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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
22
The article stresses a firm left hand at the top of the backswing to prevent overswing and loss of hip and shoulder power. It warns against opening the left hand, urges delaying wrist uncocking until hands reach hip level, and advises a flowing but accelerating hand action to prevent a slice and maintain straight, accurate, and longer drives. It ends with a motivational injunction to USE YOUR.
Maynard Leads Old Timers to a 7 to 3 victory over Concord rivals at John A Crowe Park Monday evening. Johnny Lehto held Concord to 11 hits as Hutchvil slaps and Tauno Terp single strong, with Popa and King praised for defense and leadership. Mullen and Dudley led Concord with multiple singles in a game watched by a large crowd.
Concord players Wallace Peterson and Dukie Stefanelli suit up for Bedford this season while Bert Bertini, once with the Boston Braves, now plays for Bedford in a Paul Revere League matchup that Sudbury won 18 to 0.
Fisherman Lauzra Parracheo escaped death when a swordfish rammed his small dory in Gloucester Massachusetts. The massive fish struck the boat but narrowly missed him, leaving him unharmed.
West Concord Tudy's now leads the Taxi League as of Monday with two key games upcoming against the Rockets and Postoffice Bears at Rideout Playground. Ned McGrath pitched a five hit shutout as Tudy's beat Pool Room 9 4 to drop the leaders.
Joe Rapoport Franklin Park wins low gross with 70 in the M G A two day tourney at Maynard Country Club. Vin Moran Fresh Pond takes low net 63. Dave Stewart Albermarle 71 earns second gross, with Tony Columbo Maynard and Vic Milewski strong showings in A division.
Sparked by 2 hit pitching from Bob McManus Sudbury A C shut out Arlington Town Team 39 last Thursday at Arlington's diamond. Sudbury scored two runs in the first inning on singles by Peterson and McManus then a long double by Bobby Phelps narrowly missing a homer.
A. C. McManus hits safely in nine straight games at a .500 clip as Sudbury’s manager assumes leadership from Cod Bowry. Bobby Phelps rises to second with a late season surge.
St Bridget's Holy Name beat Concord Reformatory 6 to 4 on Saturday. Art LeSage doubled and singled while Phil Buscemi had two singles and a walk. Marcelonis pitched seven innings allowing seven hits and six strikeouts as Saint Bridgets scored in every key frame.
Benny's Victors beat Pool Room Nine 9 to 5 at Rideout Playground on Monday night. Val Muscato pitched a three hit game with 11 strikeouts for the winners. Stephen Rannuzzo had two triples, helping push the Pool Room Nine into third place.
Granny Dent, age 104, hopes to return to England for a final dance after years in Derbyshire. She cherishes dancing and the waltz, saying she still loves to dance despite her long life.
St Bridget's defeated Acton 5 to 3 in a well played Sunday game at Acton Vets. Bill Morrill held the mound with 10 strikeouts as Luker, Columbo, and Sablone led a Saints attack. Acton tallied two runs in the eighth on small-ball hits, while Morrill spurred the Saints with three safeties and critical plays.
About 30 local sports enthusiasts met in West Concord on Monday night to form a booster club to sponsor local teams. Francis Red Loynd was elected temporary chairman as organization steps were outlined. A follow up meeting is set for next Monday at 8 p.m. in the Harvey Wheeler School basement.
A Bangor Maine shop posts a sign stating the store will close as long as the fishing is good. The quirky message highlights local reliance on fishing season.
A record number of candidates are expected for the opening Maynard high school football practices at Alumni Field next Monday at 10 AM. Coach Stan Bondelevitch enters his second season with Dick Lawson as assistant. graduation reduced the squad but juniors and underclassmen are hoped to bolster the veteran core led by co captains Carlo Mariani and Roger Spurrell.
West Concord Town Team after finishing 11 wins 23 losses in Middlesex County League plans two non league home games. First match Sunday at Rideout Playground 3 p.m. Second game Tuesday August 19 with gate receipts shared as Chelmsford has no home field.
The Concord Recreation Commission held a regular meeting at the Town House with Pro tem Chairman Edward W. Sheehan presiding. Recreational Director Bernard E. Megin reported that Concord Summer Playground classes remained well attended and would end on Friday, August 28.
About 125 Bedford children completed a Lake Walden Concord swimming course sponsored by the American Red Cross. Certificates were awarded for senior and junior life saving, intermediate swimmers, and beginners. Bedford graduates include Richard Maddox, Clifford Stacy, Judith Swanson. intermediates John Backes, Sidney Ingall, Robert Josephson, Richard Maddox, Marion Nelson, Lawrence Webber. beginners Lucille Aggrillo, Barbara Chapman, Margaret Johnston, Anne Julin, Carol Julin, Muriel Monson, William Monson, Gertrude Aera, Paul Powderly, Leroy Proctor.
West Concord Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club members and guests from Concord, West Concord, Acton, Littleton, Lexington, Maynard, Lowell attended a supper event last Thursday at the old clubhouse on Harrington Avenue. Lobster on spaghetti was served by Fred Nolan and his committee during the outdoor social gathering.
In Acton the Red Cross conducted swimming classes with pupils earning certificates. Senior Life Saving went to Joan Christofferson. Junior Life Saving to David Byers Richard Flint Betty Ann Gates Eleanor Gates and Herbert Schmitz. Swimmers certificates to Charles Bartlett Beavin Roche Gordon Frost Judith Hamblin Jean Hollis John Kiley Janice Phelps Charles Piper. Intermediates to James Baker Jackkie Gatchell Sylvia Hope William Kazakas Georgina Phelps Lorraine Russell Barbara Sclow Richard Schou Leonard Smith. Beginners to Herbert Schmita Eleanor Gates Betty Ann Gates Barbara Allan Mimi Xulippel Joan Christofferson. Junior instructors included Herbert Schmita Eleanor Gates Betty Ann Gates Barbara Allan Mimi Xulippel and Joan Christofferson. Transportation for South Acton was led by Mrs Gérard Hollis assisted by Mrs Tawnenee Winslow Mrs William chine Olson Phelps and Miers Edyn Aan Scheie. West Acton transport was led by Mo Waldo Ft assisted by Mrs Craig Lusdpess Mrs Harry Fannon phage ar Mrs Sidbey Laffin Prentiss Blood and Mrs George Tuttle. Acton Center transportation was run by Mrs Vaughan Allan assisted by Mrs Leslie Ffmeg Mrs Widad Mrs Clayton Steeves and Mrs Carl Christofferson. Vaughan Allan of Acton Center chaired the Water Safety Committee.
The Littleton team defeated West Concord at Rideout Playground last Thursday evening 10 to 6. Richie, McCarthy, Cast Anderson and Georgie led offense while Condon homered and drove in a run. Val Muscatta, dubbed speed demon, added a key single to push the lead.
Gordon Peterson of Sudbury high school pitched five innings of shutout ball as Sudbury defeated Bedford Town 16 to 0 at Bedford Town Field. Peterson allowed four hits and fanned six, while Elims Phelps and Balmforth each had three hits as Sudbury exploded for a big sixth and eighth inning to extend a scoreless streak to 15 innings for Sudbury pitchers.
Maynard Rod and Gun Club presents its Annual Field Day at the club grounds off Waltham street on Sunday August 24. Admission is free from 10 a m to 9 p m with trap rifle turkey and luck target shooting and a beach show dog exhibition pony rides wild animal displays and a radio phonograph prize drawing.
Hudson Tony Fernandes from 48 Lincoln Street reeled a two foot eel in the Assabet River yesterday using a rod. The catch occurred near the Jeatgold by the Hudson Counter factory on Washing ton Street. New York State has about 200 residents who have the century mark with half living in New York City.
A garbled report from Sal and Concord describes a sequence of events involving a comm Concord Twist and residents in Hubbardville Minute Men Depot with repairs to a shotgun and telephone lines. The text is unclear about dates locations or outcomes.
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