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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
10
Concord High School director announces the Middlesex league baseball schedule opening Saturday. The list names venues and opponents including Belmont Lexington Reading Wakefield Melrose Stoneham Winchester Wellesley Framingham and Maynard with home and away dates and days of the week.
The piece notes Bert Kelley of West Acton training for the upcoming B A A event, with April 20 marked as a date of interest. It mentions favorites and expectations, plus local club plans and recent league meetings in Boston and Concord area circles.
The report notes a May year opening of the baseball season with Concord High facing Belmont Hill in a 3 1 victory by Chenoweth's homer at Atkinson base. Johnson wins. Other items mention road races, Maynard, and local clubs.
Concord's Rudy Currier projects 1946 pennant picks for both leagues. He tabs the Yankees to win the American League and feels the Red Sox could challenge with strong pitching. In the National League he favors the Cardinals with most veterans back, while placing the Braves in a tight race.
A feature on Hank Martino, Milwaukeean and former world match champion, detailing his five step swing, balanced left arm, and push away technique. The piece notes his natural rhythm, left arm alignment, and controlled backswing, highlighting precise footwork as he accelerates into the final steps.
Concord Rod and Gun Club schedules a meeting April 24 at 8 PM in the Veterans Building. President Elmer D. Rankin notes the change due to a date conflict with the Middlesex League meeting at Marlboro on April 25.
The Reformatory five standings were corrected to 49 wins and 23 losses. Despite the error the team remained one point behind Lincoln, which finished 50 wins and 22 losses in the Mil Daim Bowling League.
Concord officials discussed problems with minors owning .22 rifles and dogs harming deer. Director James F. Power and conservation officers urged home responsibility and parental guidance, plus dog owners to supervise pets. They appealed for public cooperation to reduce these violations and protect wildlife.
West Concord starts Middlesex County League play Sunday May 5 against North Chelmsford at 3 PM on the Rideout Playground. Other league teams include Shiley Groton Pepperell Gran iteville Ayer and Littleton with a season through August 11 and a four team round robin to decide the 1946 champion. Hay Forcier, a former high school captain and U S Army Air Corps veteran, manages the squad and has gathered many veterans and ex high school players.
West Concord scene as the West Concord Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club met at the club house on Harrington Avenue for a season starter supper. Fred Nolan and committee ran the spaghetti supper. President Turner Kelley led a business session outlining plans for a busy season.
Concord golfers are set for a busy season with an opening tournament likely the weekend of April 19 to 21. John W. Codding chairs the golf committee and Harold Cahoon remains pro. The club will field a team in the revived Four Ball league under MGA, in the Western Division with Trapelo Lexington Framingham Woodlawn and Oakley. Western Division opens around April 28, marking a major step for players idle since 1941.
Holy Name continues a lengthy Sunday workout at Emerson Playground under ex MLB figure Picky Loftus who will coach this summer. The team may host independent ball rather than join the Suburban League with a schedule featuring county semi pro teams at home diamond. Key players in practice include Fred Loftus Georgie Johnson Phil Recco Jimmy Cullinane Billy Erisman Billy ONeill Freddie Gisuti Harry Cook Bill Lahiff and Paul Dee with more to join next Sunday.
Concord High School will start an active spring sports program under Miss Miriam C. Clark. Tennis and baseball teams will be formed with fixed schedules to be announced later. Also promotes Victory Bonds and Stamps.
In Monument hall last Thursday night the Concord Twilight Baseball League organized as the Asparagus League. Officers named Terence J. Mc Hugh president Louis Venti treasurer and James H. Deacon secretary-scorer. Opening games slated for the week of May 6 with six teams including Mill Dam Clippers joining returning clubs Herronville Hubbardville Depot Sleepy Hollow and East Quarter.
Concord High School trackmen train daily for the quadrangular meet at Emerson Playground on Saturday April 20 at 2 30 pm led by Coach John J Watson. Invited schools include Lexington Belmont and Watertown. Nine events offer four places with medals for top three and ribbons for fourth, plus three trophies honoring former stars who died in service.
The 1946 fishing season opens next Monday April 15 with anglers expected at local waters Walden Pond Jenny Dugan Brook and Millbrook. Stocked ponds and streams invite morning catches.
Concord Middlesex School schedules a 3 pm Saturday matchup with Concord High in an intra town game weather permitting. Middlesex plans to test recruits at multiple positions and 60 players remain in Raymonds squad while Hanna builds his first Concord lineup from a lengthy list of contenders.
Mariani from this town scored a first round knockout over Lester Bunce in a Camp McClellan Alabama tournament. The debutant, praised in Health and Strength magazine, had not fought before entering service. His brother Tony, a former high school football star, also joined the military recently.
The Sudbury Grange program featured a Public Affairs Forum of 1946 with talks on postwar issues in 1787 including the Constitution's creation and ratification. Participants included Nancy Moore and Audrey Hodgdon, with Ralph Hawes and others presenting on atomic power and world relations. Baseball schedules and a six-man letter team are listed, naming captains and managers.
Concord Veterans and residents are reminded of Tuesday evening classes at Concord High School. Two one hour sessions begin at 7 30 each Tuesday with Department approval, inviting Concord and nearby residents to participate. For details contact Principal Willard H. Smith or W Warren Salter at Concord High School.
Concord area Cub Scout Pack No 49 met at Trinitarian Congregational Church with a large turnout. Ralph Dison was introduced as cubmaster and Rev John E. Walce placed him in the role. Chester Duval spoke on Cubbing as a Lions Club sponsor. The 1946 fishing season opens next Monday in Concord and local anglers expect to fish early.
Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution name Rosalind Bonazzoli as an outstanding citizen. School girls from across Massachusetts visited Hotel Vendome for lunch and a tour of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in session.
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