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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
12
Guide explains starting hand action hip high in downswing for rhythmic power and creating an inside-out swing. It details adjusting hand timing by club type, maintaining head position, and avoiding outside-in swings to reduce slicing while promoting slight draws and longer drives.
The article explains weight forward to gain leverage in the downswing, with the left side and arm guiding the swing. It notes the left shoulder leading, wrists uncocking, and hands ahead of the clubface at impact, while the head remains fixed from backswing through follow through. It emphasizes synchronized power and controlled rig while keeping head steady.
Frankie Watts ace hurler for St Casimir's Holy Name Sobriety baseball nine was named to the Villa Nova club of Worcester. He joined the team this week as it left for Wichita Kansas to compete in the state semi pro series and twirled a four hit game against the Villa Nova Club.
The Winchester Country Club hosted last week's 29th annual Father and Son Golf Tournament with local players including Henry B. Snelling and Jonathan Snelling and the notable grandfather grandson duo Robert L Goodale and Thomas T Goodale both scoring 97 80. Participants from this town included Edward H. Peterson and J F Peterson 85 71 Danforth W Comins Sr and Danforth W Comins Jr 87 75 Robert L Goodale and James Goodale 93 77 P A Goodale and Robert L Goodale 90 75 Pliny Jewell Jr and Pliny Jewell 3rd 122 101 Kenneth D Robertson and K Robertson 104 83.
West Concord Town Team earned its 11th County League win with a 5-1 victory over Shirley behind Charlie Hopkins three hit pitching. Hopkins struck out nine as West Concord totaled four hits while Georgie Fenton doubled and had two hits to spark a four run first inning rally.
Maynard and Still push for second half honors as St Casimir’s Holy Name Society girds for final weeks. The Saints visit Lincoln this Sunday to face the Mohawks and travel to Waverley Tuesday seeking revenge. They host Belmont in a twilight game at John A Crowe Park next Thursday and play Lexington this evening at Lexington grounds.
Author Alex J. Morrison coaches golfer Jack Grant on overcoming the fear of shanking by correcting posture and downswing movement. Morrison places a club at eye level to prevent head drop, guiding Grant to keep arms close and strike the ball with the clubface center. Features Syndicate.
Three Concord players Bob Axis Toni, Joe Antogneni and Jack McGrath played in the Class B golf tournament at the Maynard Country Club. Bob carded 89-68, his brother posted 88-67, and McGrath shot 85-66.
The Concord high school football schedule is printed with the slogan Best Sport In Town and available at 6 Main Street. Opening game is September 20 at Prichard. The veteran team, averaging 44, features O Connor Creighton as coaches and O Neill as an assistant. O Connor captained Boston University baseball and is WWII veteran. Herronville trails Sleepy Hollow after six straight losses following a tied first half.
West Acton marathoner Johnny Kelley will race the mile road event in Salem this Friday evening joined by Clarence DeMar Charlie Robbins and Teddy V8 él. A field of 63 runners starts promptly at 6 o clock in the featured event at the Salem course.
St. Casimir's Olly Nahic nine rallied from an early deficit to beat Bedford 5-4 at Crowe Park. Bedford took an early lead with four hits and a passed ball, but Lehto held them to four hits while St. Casimir's struck back with timely singles and a decisive fourth inning. Vert Sankiewicz tripled and scored the winning run in the fifth as Bedford errors helped seal the visitors' comeback.
West Concord Town Team led 1-0 before Ayer scored twice in the bottom of the 10th to win 3-1 in a Middlesex County league game. Richie McCarthy allowed nine hits while Jack Hughes struck out 11 for the duel. West Concord notables Val Muscato Paul Sebastian and Jimmy Condon each had two hits.
Concord coach Bernie Megin announces the first football practice for the upcoming season. Candidates must attend Monday at 6 PM on Emerson playground for tryouts, with uniforms issued Friday and Saturday at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium. Twilight drills run through the start of the new school year.
Concord Andrew L. Peirson Jr. won the weekend golf tournament at Concord Country Club by one hole in a three fourths handicap vs par event. Leonard Smith finished second two down with several others also competing, including Danforth W. Comins and Burleigh L. Pratt.
Concord locals revive old timers base ball led by Dick Loftus a former major leaguer from Cincinnati and Brooklyn. The group lineup resembles the Fourth of July victory over St Bernard s Holy Name and again competes this week in Maynard.
The schedule lists St Bernard's Holy Name versus Waverly T T Emerson Playground Paul Revere League at 6 15 p m Thursday. Friday matchups include Minute Man vs East Quarter at Emerson Playground Concord Twilight League 6 15 p m. Weekend golf tournament continues tomorrow at Concord Country Club with multiple league games across Emerson and Paul Revere venues.
Weston and Emerson communities join Paul Revere League activities at the neighborhood playground. Local groups organize games and events for residents, with volunteers coordinating schedules and equipment.
The state highway commission reports a twenty percent rise in traffic on South Dakota highways compared with last year, highlighting increased roadway use and potential congestion.
Marlboro plans a racing debut for Atri this week at Rhode Island circuit aboard Epicure connections point to a future schedule. The horse, Eight Thirty, is a son of Jameston, trained by Lombardi, with riders from the Stabies stable showing across a weekend in training at Epicure and other tracks.
A local matchup saw St Bernam Concord St Name defeat Arll Paul Revere 4 to 2. The outcome was reported as learned from the playground scene.
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