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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

16

Wallettes and Trailers Lead in 10-Pin Big Club Scores

In the last round of the Ladies 10-Pin Big Club, the Trailers posted high triple with Gert Dee 274 and team total 1185 to defeat Moonbeams 4-0. Wallettes suffered a 3-1 loss to the Trailers, while the Moonbeams totaled 1146.

Renegrt Waltham Gert Comets Wallettes Anne Burke Ana Nancy Burke Polly Heyligen Moonbeams Margaret Nickerson Margaret Algeo Helen cCarthy Peggy McCarthy Jeannette Stensby

Grade School Boy Relay Races at Emerson Playground

At the April 19 track meet at Emerson Playground grade school relays awarded ribbons. In the eighth grade Harvey Wheeler led a team of Mc Laughlin Santora Cassidy and Bouchard to defeat Peter Bulkeley.

Concord Emerson Playground Harvey’ Wheeler Peter Bulkeley McLaughlin Santora Cassidy Bouchard Peter ‘Bulkeley Allen, Davidson Crosby Castor Baptiste Vinnotchio Griffin Hansen Harvey Wheeler Patonen

Concord Red & Gun Club Holds Regular Meeting

A regular Concord Red & Gun Club meeting was held last night at the Elks upper hall with President William J. Moran in charge. Secretary Ce cil W. Gammon announced plans including sending a Concord high school boy to Bear tain Conservation Camp this year led by Past President John J. Dickey and Ange V. Bartolomeo, with further plans for the coming page pet announced by Frederick Belmont.

Concord Concord Red &Gun Club

Acton High Opens Slate At Westford

Acton High baseball opens schedule in Wachusett League facing Westford on the diamond today. The league splits into eastern and western divisions with Acton joined by Westford Ayer Groton and Groton in the foyer.

Acton Acton’ ‘High Hool Wachusett Teague Wesford Littleton Eastern Estern Westford Ayer Gittleton Groton

Concord Recreation Commission to Discuss Summer Playground

The Concord Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the Town House court room. Chairman Roger Carlisle Fenn will preside as hopes are raised for a summer playground opening in June.

Concord Concord 'Recrea* N Commission

Musketaquid Sportsmen Club Holds May Supper

West Concord reports a regular Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club meeting with about 50 members and guests attending the holiday supper. A social evening followed. the next gathering is slated for Thursday night in May.

West Concord Musketauid Sportsmen’s'Club

Concord Lacrosse Season Ends With Loss to Governor Dummer

Middlesex School lacrosse team closed its season Saturday with a 8-1 defeat to Governor Dummer Academy after transferring from South Byfield to Concord. Governor Dummer dominated the game scoring early and maintaining the lead throughout.

Concord Middlesex School

Kelley shines in marathon relay and local sports notes

Concord Johnny Kelley earned praise for a strong marathon showing with trainer Skip O’Connor aiding him. The column lists regional results from runners Jesse Van Zandt Clayton Farrar and Charlie Robbins, upcoming Concord High activities, bowling league banquets, and notes on golf tennis and squash players including James Bacon and Samuel Hoar Jr. plus Army bound Bill McNally.

Concord Johnny Kelley O'Connor Framingham Johnny Jesse van Zandt Clayton Farrar Charlie ‘Robbins Hight Cartione Twin Trees Maynard Middlesex Browne Nichols Smatch Hex New Prep Lexington Golf Club Greater Boston High Arlingane Concord Celtic Hudson St. Mark’s Reading Lexington Ltoneham West Concord Red& Gun Club Mdius John.j. Dickey Angelo _Bartolomeo Ana Charlie ‘Sawyer O Vs New Concord Iskedtagiaid Sportsmen West ‘Concor ‘Barce Middlesex ‘League iWinchester T Pratt Andover Pat iMrs F. Woolsey Pratt Con- Keard Groton Jack Grady i B.U Harvard James ‘Bacon Middlesex School Samuel Hoar Bill McNally Fouthsport Concord High School

Lid Lifter Opens Suffolk Downs Racing Season

Suffolk Downs opens its 17th year with the 16th running of the $5,000 Revere Handicap a six furlong race for three year olds and up. All At Onge is a highly regarded four year old Gran Slam colt expected to be the choice of handicappers with top weight 123 pounds in a field including Scipio and Prairie.

Suffolk ‘Downs Port Scipio Onge Florida

Bad luck strikes twice as man loses fingers and home burns

In Massachusetts Stan Wickowski suffered a severe injury when his hand was caught in a truck motor fan resulting in the amputation of three fingers. A few hours later his farm house burned down, with damages estimated over 25,000 dollars.

Mass Stany ‘Wickowski

Tips for Tyros Watch Rocks While Driving Fishing Trails

Practical advice for beginners on fishing and hunting trips. Warns drivers to avoid driving over rocks and to level rough road beds safely. Encourages fly rod handling discipline, keeping lines clear of splinters, and treating rods with the care of precision instruments.

Seein's Believin' Photo Proves Floating Fly Line

A novelty fishing claim describes a fly-dime resting on water and floating for a full hour. The ad asserts the B F Gladding line will float throughout a day of fishing and invites belief through tested results.

B. F. Gladding

Woolly Worm Lure for Trout Becomes Streamside Favorite

The woolly worm imitates a caterpillar to attract trout. Cast upstream and allow the current to move it downstream, mimicking real motion. Success relies on placing the lure within reach of a lurking trout and accurate casting.

Nylon Replacing Silkworm Gut for Leaders in Fly Fishing

The article notes nylon steadily replaces gut as the favored leader material among most anglers except strict purists who cling to gut. Price differences drive the shift, as gut requires soaking before use while nylon is ready to use from the coil. Limestone is described as a flux in blast furnaces to purify iron ore and pig iron during steelmaking.

Brannan Plan Too Much For Locals In Baseball Loss

Middlesex high school dropped a 6 0 decision to St Sebastians last Wednesday afternoon at the Middlesex diamond. Brannan hurled for the victors allowing four hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Link Smith Coreotd baoy started for Middlesex before being relieved by Reg Anderson. St Sebastians had nine hits led by Brosnahan with two doubles and Carey with a triple. Batteries Brannan Carey for St Sebastians Smith Anderson and Buehler for Middlesex.

Concord St. Mébagtian's Middlesex Brannan Link Smith Baoy Reg Anderson Brosnahan Carey

Concord-Boston Trade Triumphs At Middlesex Home

Concord defeated Middlesex 8 to 4 on their home diamond Saturday afternoon. Link Smith earned the win, relieving Reg. Anderson after two and a third innings. Trade totaled seven hits to Middlesex four, with Anderson adding a double and Jon delivering the extra base hit. Carney fanned two and walked five. Anderson issued eight walks with three strikeouts. Smith walked three and fanned five. Batteries: Carne and Doher ty for Middlesex. FLOP Smith and Buehler for Middlesex.

Concord Boston Middlesex Link Smith Reg. Anderson Trade Anderson Jone Carney Smith Carne Doherty Buehler

Tanaka Wins BAA Marathon in 2 27 45

Shigeki Tanaka, 19, of Japan, won the 55th BAA Marathon with a time of 2 27 45, the third-fastest on record. Dorchester runner John Lafferty placed second, Athanasios Ragavos of Greece third, with local Andrew Cave of Southboro not finishing in the top 50. Pembroke College at Pembroke, N C operates a unique tribal school funded by state money.

Shigeki Tanaka Tanaka Dorchester Johnny Lafferty Athanasios Ragavos Greece Andrew Cave Southboro Fime Shigaki Tanaka Japan John P. ‘Lafferty Athanasios Hagazos Louis C. White New York Shunji Koyanagi John A. Kelley Boston Edisons Gerard Cote Canada Yoshitaka Uchikawa Hiromi Haigo Jesse van Zandt Boston

Palmer wins two 1 prizes at Carlisle

The Carlisle spring field trials of the New England Setter Club awarded Palmer first in the open all age stake with Concord’s Har ry Hayes pointer Spunky Creek, handled by Patrick Palmer of West Concord, from 22 dogs. Earlier, Gloria Thatcher’s puppy stake winner Chief Boatswain’s Mate, handled by Palmer, opened the three day program. Highland City Dandy, owned and handled by William Roche, placed second in the amateur all age event.

Concord James S. Goodwin Acton

Wardwell's Score Best Of Weekend Golf Tournament

Concord Country Club opened the season with Wardwell ex selectman winning the tournament posting 89 69 handicap medal. Eaton junior led with 92 71 while Phillips 88 73 Maloon 202 73 Smith 82 73 True 99 78 Codding 93 77 Bowen 85 79 Hutchinson 89 Peirconn Jr Comins 105 82.

J. Bowen J. Hutchinson Laundry T Smith Mae Ene Enee DiErrico Aho Dora Urphy S—S Messiers Hinds Spookie Tobin Senor Lem Bow Ener Colombo Duggan Dodd Trench A Morrill, Jr Morrill, Sr Carlton DiPietro Ae Tobineeuwee Mickleyan Watthee Epee Ow Richardson Kangas Maynard ‘Cleaners Perillo LeSage Nevala E Hammond Sofka T Smith R DiPietro Chernak Matt Ketola Eee Nordberg Kane Lombard Stevens Ce Eee Otals Hoenke Agace Kitowicz Boeskes Tbr Hutamaki Anderz Stow Eeee Tobin United Oe Bakun Tierney Kingeewees Mike I G. I Joel Hollay Weeee Molloy Tarney DiPietro Sete Mutty Kolenda Fobin Pete Ruggerio D Mariano Wasiuk Curei Gruber

Megin Speaks at Hoop Banquet for Chelmsford Lions

Megin delivers remarks as a speaker at a Chelmsford Lions hoop banquet honoring Chelmsford High basketball team Class C Tech champions. Attendees include Pancard football coach Bernie Megin, Lowell sports writer Francis, Holly Cross coach Buster Shedry, and Danish star Johnny Clayton.

Concord Bernie Megin Pancard High Chelmsford High Tech Chelmsford Lions Cube Brancis T. Lowell Buster ‘Shedry Holly Cross Johnny Clayton Ray Nelan Ghelmsford Murray Hicks

Bedford-Five juniors named to Concord High honor roll

Five from the town made the Concord High honor roll alongside three sophomores. Notable selections include Richard Barrett C Grethe Christenbeth rethe Christen sen Anne Julia Jeffrey Mailey and Joan.

Bedford

Weekend Middlesex League and town sports slate

A crowded schedule lists baseball tennis lacrosse and track events across Acton Concord Middlesex and Weston with games at Emerson Playground Cambridge Groton Woburn and Melrose. Notable matchups include Acton vs Westford Concord High vs Wakefield and Middlesex teams facing Groton and Laurence with 3 p m starts.

Priday Concord. High Wakefield High Middlesex Emerson Playground Harvey Wheeler Maynard Peter Bulkeley Weston Winchester Concord High Melgapa Melrose Woburn Lawrence Pone Emy Noble & Greenough Browns Ene

Maynard Intertown Bowling Banquet Highlights League Wins

Maynard hosted the Intertown Bowling banquet at Millstream Restaurant. Parnys led the league with 0414 pin fall and 87 wins while losing 33. Messiers claimed team single honors with 898 pins. Mackey Tarnus topped singles with 145. Chernak Martys earned the individual average prize. Lesee Veleneans won the three string total.

Tarnus Chernak Martys Tata Lesee Veleaners

Marlboro Maynard baseball game postponed to May 7

The Marlboro versus Maynard High School "Mid and Lea gue" baseball game scheduled for this afternoon at Maynard is postponed to May 7 at 5 o'clock due to field construction. Marlboro has two remaining games this week at Leominster on Thursday and at South High on Friday.

Marlboros Marlboro Maynard Leominster Ees.t South High Friay

Bedford Diamond Dedication At Page Field 1936 Twin Bill

The Page Field dedication on May 10 1936 featured two baseball games. Bedford A C Bees lost 6 2 to Burlington Tigers while Bedford A C Narsity defeated Lincoln Mohawks 9 0 behind Al Gilman and Ant Hansen. Dignitaries included Rep John H Valentine and Rep George Tarbell. Bedford players Harry Cok Gus Soffriti Vin Yanchoes Ned Neville Phil McGovern Gilman Hansen starred.

Bedford Page Bed‘ford A. C. Bees Larry Hayward Burlington Tigers Bedford A.C Narsity Lincoln Mohawks al Gilman Ant Hanssen John ‘H. Valentine Chelmsford Lowell George Tarbell Lincoln Concord Harry Cok Gus Soffriti Vin Yanchoes Johnny Wiggins Gilman Hansen Ned Neville Phil McGovern

Men Spend More on Barbers Than Beauty Parlors in Utah

The census bureau reports Utah men spend more annually on barber shops than women do in beauty parlors. Barber shop receipts average 1,705,000 dollars per year versus 1,142,000 dollars for beauty parlors.

Salt Lake City U.P Census Bureau Utah

Demonstrations At Pil Maynard Junior Hobbies Exhibit

At noon on April 20 Emerson Junior showcased its first hobby program in George Washington ham. Myrna Johnson presided as master of ceremonies. Students displayed diverse hobbies from photography and stamp collecting to dolls and scrapbooks with readings about Ichabod Crane and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Maynard Emerson George Washingham Myrna Johnson Carlouist Mary Bachrach Virginia Spratt Gerry D’errieo Ichabod Crane Robert Kane Charles Madden Donald Prescott Charles Hayes Josephine Massa Sandra Hyden Robert Lnette Hayes M Son Tricia Manning Bel Carolyn Quirk Toole Jacqueline Vi Arhara McNamin Nancy Duckworth Patricia McPhee James ‘Kopp Lowe Konowicz Science Notwicz Nen Lloyd Wimbues Virginia Angel Maureen Mary Richard Berfiet James Smith Suce Warila

Woburn Track Team Schedule Listed for May Meets

Woburn Concordtracksters prepare for a series of advancing meets beginning May first with a shift to Amherst May fifth and May twelfth at Be 16 Lexington. The squad then heads to Winchester Melrose and ends at the state meet in Ni Nizkel portance with brazil context unclear.

Concord Woburn High Burn Amherst Lexingto Winchester Melrose

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Red & Gun Club Acton High Suffolk Tyros BAA Pembroke College Penbroke N.C U. S Palmer Carlisle N. E. ‘Club Wardwell Megin Tuttu Aintra-Towk League Wachusetts Village Townsend Muskeatquid Sportsmen’s Atarlstrean Ars ‘Demonstus Nizkel Oreportance Brazil
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