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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

14

Two Twilight Games Slated For Hudson Nine This Season

Hudson high announces only two twilight baseball games this season with a schedule dominated by mid afternoon fixtures. The slate includes games at Clinton and Maynard while St Mark's Wayland and Franklin appear as non league opponents. The Midland league opens on Patriot Day with Hudson hosting Marlboro at 3 p.m. and the varsity list runs from April 17 at St Mark's to May 30 at Marlboro with multiple 3 p.m. starts.

Hudson Twilit Hudson High St. Mark's School Southboro Clinton Maynard St. Mark’s Wayland Franklin Nudson Marlboro Ey Ut Milford

Ben Thorpe A Mean Clubber

Hardeeville native Benjamin Robert Thorpe Jr. known as Bob or Ben rose through Savannah West Palm Beach and Gainesville clubs to Atlanta Braves spring training. A strong 230 pound outfield prospect, he led leagues in hits 195 in 1950 and returned from a broken jaw to star for a pennant winner.

Monroe Lia Benjamin Robert Thorpe, Jr Bob Ben Hardeeville Robert Samuel Clemson ‘College Savannah Navy Braves Bow South Pacific Gainesville RBI Pensacola Fla Atlanta Southern Association

Luis Marquez Raises Hopes as Speedy Prospect

In spring drills Luis Marquez, Puerto Rico born 26, impresses with speed and fielding. Career highlights include stints with Homestead Grays and Portland, batting as high as .311 in 1950. Transfer history links to Yankees and Indians, with late 1940s stolen bases and center field potential cited.

Shreveport. To Luis Marquez Sam Jethroe Bradenton Florida Boston Marquez Puerto Rico Mayaguez United States Homestead Grays Johnny Logan Braves Luis Grays Yankees New York Yankees Homestead Newark Mesioner A. B. Chandier Cleveland Indians Portland The Tribe

Local Ike Waltons Will Be Out Early Sunday Morning

Concord reports locals of all ages will fish at Walden Pond and Jennie Dugan Brook when Massachusetts fishing season opens. Many licenses issued. Conservation Department estimates 7,060,000 fish released for this season.

Concord Ike Waltons Massachusetts Walden Pond Jennie Dugan Conservation Department

Concord High Faces Maynard in April Practice Scrimmage

Concord High School under coach John J O Connell plans a Friday practice game against Maynard at Emerson TM Playground. Lexington hosts Reading on April 17 and Concord postpones Belmont to April 25 while Lexington nadrigian leads with co captains Snelson and MacLean.

Concord Maynard. High John J. O’connell Concord High Lexington Emerson Reading Belmont Johnny Adzigian Stoneham Harvard Toby Snelson Rod MacLean Bedford

Final Pairings On Monday Night In Mill Dam Bowl League

The final round will be played next Monday night after which the season champion will be named. Pairings dated April 16 include Andy Boy versus K of C Juniors, Thrift versus Jokers, K of C Seniors versus Lincoln, Ramblers versus Macone’s, and Anchors versus Tudy's.

Concord Mill Dam Andy Boy C. Jrs Thrift Jokers K. of C. Srs Lincoln Ramblers Macone’s Anchors Tudy’s

Intra-Mural Baseball Sees Three Teams Per School Proposed

The eighth and seventh graders will form two leagues with extra lower grade players eligible for larger teams. Coaches Insani Joubert and Claridge along with Superintendent Coughlan and scheduler Rice outline three teams per school and a feeder system for future high school play. 132 students have signed up with Hildreth Mitchell and Bigelow reporting totals. season could extend to late May and an All-Star game vs Hudson.

Mario Insani Francis Joubert Albert Claridge John D. Coughlan John B. Rice Bigelow School Mitchell Hildreth Freeman Big Live Selec Hudson

Burke shoots 299 in pin league win for Trailers

Concord Margeret Burke of the Trailers rolled 299 and 107 in last Wednesday’s Ladies Ten Pin Bowling Club round boosting a 4 0 win over the Wall ettes. Moonbeams beat the Comets 3 1. Trailers total 1256. Moonbeams 1223. Comets 1 23.

Concord Margaret Burke Wallettes Moonbeams The Comets Gert Dee Mim Clarf Dot Scherer Agnes Neville Te Total Ie Martin Anne Burke Helen Dee Nancy Burke Polly Heliger Margaret Nickerson Margaret’ Algeo Helen McCarthy Pegby McCarthy Jeannette Stensby Edie McGrath Eileen Martin Alice Hargrave Polly Beaudoin Peek Faunce

Concord Recreation Commission Meeting Set for April 13

The Concord Recreation Commission will meet Friday night April 13 at 8 at the Town House court room. Chairman Roger C. Fenn will preside as plans are made for summer activities.

Concord Concord Recreation Commission Roger C. Fenn

How To Help Wood Ducks By Building Nest Boxes

The article explains a practical plan to aid wood ducks by installing man made nest boxes. It details box construction from rough lumber, hardware and sealing, mounting on cedar poles, and placing above water five to six feet. Install before the nesting season and keep undisturbed.

Cost of hunting and fishing viewed as essential sport

The article argues hunters and anglers treat sports expenses as minimal compared to their overall budget. Advertising manager Gail Evans notes outdoor sports are vital for well being and mood, while some sportsmen still keep careful expense records, though most regard costs as negligible or blasphemous to tally.

Gail Evans Remington Arms Company, Inc

Films Released by U S Fish and Wildlife Service

Two new films debut from the U S Fish and Wildlife Service summarize habitat needs for waterfowl game species and wildlife including buffalo mountain goats moose and others. The second film Hunting The Puma presents a rugged action oriented account of a tenet lien hunt.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Actas Oscar L

Hand Line Fishing Still Widespread In Coastal Waters

Hand line fishing remains common on piers bridges and breakwaters. Salt water hand lines are heavy tarred lines built to catch large fish. Anglers use multiple hooks at different depths to determine where bites occur.

Concord High Baseball Schedule and Coach Details 1951

Concord High lists an 1951 baseball schedule with coach Wendell, manager Bip and players L H Sanford Quirk Roxbury Latin. The slate includes games April 11 14 18 21 May 9 12 19 23 against Wal Roxbury Latin St George’s Groton Milton Academy and Boston Trade mont Hill.

George Buehler L. H. Sanford Quirk Roxbury

Concord High Sports Update From Spring Games

The article lists Concord High and local teams in spring action at Midd, with Coach Wendel guiding Waltham High teams, a 1 pm baseball game, track events, lacrosse, and golf. It mentions an upcoming April 1 B A A run, a June 9 1951 note, and a Lexington road race as part of a holiday program.

Concord Wendel Waltham High Concord High Ralpt Altho Navy Middlesex Sea Ae Carl Mags Johnny Kelley Lexington Om Emerson Lexingott Cord Red & Gui

Mysterious April to May Schedule Shrouded in Fragments

Fragments list dates and places for events tied to Archibald Concord youth and St. Mark's at Browne, Milton and St. George's with scattered names and notes about influenza and an explosion. Unclear text obscures full details of participants, locations, and outcomes.

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