Maynard Golf Tourney Yields Local Winners and Tight Scores
Joe Rapoport Franklin Park captured low gross with 70 at the M N G two day event at Maynard Country Club. Vin Moran Fresh Pond won low net with 63, as Dave Stewart Albermarle and Paul Ward Albermarle plus Harry Ball Monoosnock posted strong 65s for second net. In Class B Fred Tuttle Fresh Pond took low gross 80. Bill Kane Maynard and N H Cutler Meadowbrook tied for second net with 65.
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Maynard
Joe Rapoport
Franklin Park
Maynard Country Club
Vin Moran
Fresh Pond
Dave Stewart
Albermarle
Paul Ward
Harry Ball
Monoosnock
Fred Tuttle
Bill Kane
N. H. Cutler
Meadowbrook
Tony Columbo Maynard
Vic Milewski Maynard
Larry Farrell
Tips On Hand Action For A More Accurate Golf Swing
Advice on keeping the left hand closed at the top of the backswing to prevent overswing and loss of hip and shoulder power. Emphasizes delaying wrist uncocking until hands reach hip level, flowing hand action, avoiding a jumpy swing, and preventing a slice for better accuracy and distance.
Old Timers Defeat Concord Rivals 7-3 at Crowe Park
Maynard Old Timers toppled Concord Havens 7-3 Monday evening. Johnny Lehto struck out 7 over 11 hits as Ruthvile Slap powered by Pop Glady for a key homer. Concord’s Mullen and Dudley collected several singles, while Tom King excelled behind the plate.
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Maynard
Concordiians
Johnny Lehto
Ruthvile
Pop Glady
Tanio Terppa
Johnny Flaherty
DeRosby
Concord
Ledger Mullen
Jim Dudley
Beef Trust
Maynardites
Tom King
Bedford Lose 18 0 to Sudbury in Sunday Game
Bedford drops Sunday contest 18 to 0 against Sudbury with Concord players Wallace Peterson and Dukie Stefanelli on Bedford's roster. Bert Bertini, former Boston Braves trialist, also appearing for Bedford.
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Concord
Bedford
Sudbury
Wallace Peterson
Dukie
Stefanelli
Bert Bertini
Boston Braves
Swordfish rammed dory nearly takes fisherman in Gloucester
Fisherman Lauzra Parracheo escaped serious harm when a swordfish rammed its sword through his small dory off Gloucester Massachusetts The near miss left Parracheo unharmed but shaken as the fish struck within inches of him and narrowly missed.
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Gloucester
Mass
Lauzra Parracheo
Tudy's Takes Over League Lead at West Concord
West Concord Taxi League standings show Tudy's atop the table as of Monday with two key upcoming games. They edged Pool Room 9 to hand the league leaders a second defeat, while Ned McGrath and Mike Mahoney starred on the mound in recent showings and Post Office beat Benny's for the first time.
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West Concord
Tudy’s
The
Rockets
Moray
Benny's
Postofficce
Benny
Jack Skewes
McGrath
Tudy
Georgie Fenton
Carl Anderson
Post Office
Pool Room Nine
Benny’s
Mike Mahoney
Val Muscato
Lucy Seeee
Postofice
Jsxsimon Scooegogenaueou
Irookeus
St Brigids Triumph Over Concord 6-4 in Battery of Walks
Maynard The St Brigids Holy Name club beat Concord Reformatory 6-4 on Saturday. Art LeSage fueled a 2nd inning rally with a double and a single while Phil Buscemi added two singles and a walk. Marcelonis allowed seven hits and struck out six as St Brigids built their lead with a mix of walks and errors.
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Maynard
St. Bridget’s Holy Name
Concord Reformatory
Concord
Art LeSage
Phil Buscemi
Saints
Tom Marcelonis
Benny's Victors Rally In West Concord League Victory
Benny's Victors defeated the Pool Room nine 9 to 5 at Rideout Playground Monday night. Val Muscato pitched a strong game allowing three hits and 11 strikeouts for the winners. Stephen Rannuzzo hit two triples as Benny's moved into first or third place depending on standings.
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Concord
Benny's
Pool Room
Granny Granny Dent’s 104th Birthday Wish to Dance in England
Granny Dent, long known as Granny, celebrated her 104th birthday and expressed a wish to return to England for one last dance. She spent her early years in Derbyshire and still loves dancing, especially the waltz.
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Granny
Pittsburgh
Granny” Dent
England
Derbyshire
St Bridget’s Nine Top Acton In Pent–Run Win
St Bridget’s beat Acton 5 to 3 in a Sunday game before a large crowd. Bill Morrill held Acton to six hits with 10 strikeouts, sparking Saint defense as Laker Columbo and Dumas contributed key hits and runs.
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Maynard
St. Bridget’s Holy Name
Acton
Castanza
Tuker
Stephens
Gilbert
Fred Lawrence
Dumas
Morrill
Georgie Laker
Saints
St. Bridget’s
Anxious Group Forms Local Booster Club West Concord Meeting
West Concord residents met Monday night with about 30 sports enthusiasts to form a local booster club. Francis Red Loynd was elected temporary chairman as planning steps were outlined. A follow up meeting is set for next Monday at 8 PM in the Harvey Wheeler School basement.
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West Concord
Francis “Red” Loynd
Harvey Wheeler
Fishing Comes First In Bangor Sign
In Bangor Maine a shop advertises a policy closing while fishing remains good. The sign reads This store will be closed as long as the fishing is good, signaling a playful nod to local priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor, Me
Bangor
Maynard Football Candidates To Report For Practice
A record number of candidates are expected to report for Maynard high school football practice at Alumni Field next Monday at 10 AM. Coach Stan Bondelevitch begins his second season directing the squad with Dick Lawson as assistant, while J B E Hooper will examine all candidates for eligibility. The team loses several stars to graduation but is boosted by many junior high players behind captains Carlo Mariani and Roger Spurrell.
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Maynard
Maynard High School
Alumni Field
Stan Bondelevitch
St. Anstem’s
Army Air Force
Dick Lawson
B. E.’ Hooper
Fred Wasiluk
Vin Russo
Georgie Luker
Carlo Mariani
Roger Spurrell
Townies To Play Non League Tilts
West Concord Town Team, after finishing 11 wins 23 losses in the Middlesex County League, plans more games. They have booked Chelmsford A C for two home tilts at Rideout Playground, Sunday at 3 o clock and Tuesday August 19. Gate receipts to be split as Chelmsford lacks a home field.
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West Concord
West Concord Town
Chelmsford A. C
Rideout Playground
Chelmsford
Concord Recreation Commission Holds Regular Meeting
The Concord Recreation Commission met at the Town House Monday evening with Pro tem Chairman Edward W. Sheehan presiding. Recreational Director Bernard E. Megin reported high attendance at the Concord Summer Playground classes and announced that sessions would end Friday, August 23.
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Concord
Concord Recreation Commission
Edward W. Sheehan
Bernard E. Megin
McManus Leads A. C. Hitter Watch In Late Surge
Sudbury A. C. captain Bob McManus hits safely in his last nine games, lifting him to the top of the batting chase. Bobby Phelps climbs to second as Bowry hands over the leadership late in the season.
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Sudbury
Bob’ McManus
Sudbury A. C
Cod” Bowry
Bobby” Phelps
Swim Classes Concluded at Lake Walden Bedford
125 Bedford children completed the American Red Cross sponsored swimming course at Lake Walden Concord. Certificates were awarded for senior life saving junior life saving intermediate swimmers and beginners. Graduates included Richard Maddox Clifford Stacey Judith Swanson and others with Ruth Sheldon listed as an instructor.
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Bedford
Lake Walden
Concord
American Red Cross
Donald L. Trovant
Concord Street
Richard Maddox
Clifford Stacey
Judith Swanson
John Backes
Sidney Ingall
Robert Josephson
Marion Nelson
Lawrence Webber
Lucille Aggrillo
Barbara Chapman
Margaret Johnston
Anne Julin
Carol Julin
Muriel Monsen
William Monson
Gertrude Murray
Paul Powderly
Leroy Proctor
Ruth Sheldon
Sportsmen Hold Supper Meeting at Old Clubhouse
West Concord Musketaquad Sportsmen's Club held a well attended meeting and supper program last Thursday at the old clubhouse grounds off Harrington Avenue. Lobster and spaghetti were served by Fred Nolan and his committee. Following the supper a social evening was held with members and guests from Concord, West Concord, Acton, Littleton, Leminster, Maynard, Lexington, Lowell and Lincoln.
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West Concord
Certificates Awarded to Acton Swim Pupils
Acton Red Cross swimming class certificates were awarded to many pupils. Senior Life Saving went to Joan Christofferson, Junior Life Saving to David Byers Richard Flint Betty-Ann Gates Eleanor Gates and Herbert Schmitz, Swimmers to Charles Bartlett Beavin Roche, Intermediates to Bartlett Frost Hamblin Hollis Kiley Phelps Piper, Beginners to Baker Gatchell Hope Kazakas Phelps Russell Schovj Scholl and Smith. Junior instructors included Herbert Schmitz Eleanor Gates Betty-Ann Gates and Barbara Allan. Transportation chiefs and coordinators from Acton South West Acton Acton Center and other areas were named with multiple helpers.
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Acton
Red Cross
Joan Christofferson
David Byers
Richard Flint
Betty-Ann Gates
Eleanor Gates
Herbert Schmitz
Charles Bartlett
Beavin Roche
Gordon Frost
Judith Hamblin
Jean Hollis
John Kiley
Janice Phelps
Charles Piper
James Baker
Jackkie Gatchell
Sylvia Hope
William Kazakas
Georgina Phelps
West Acton
Craig Lundberg
Philip Golaithwaite
Waldo Flint
Harry Fannon
Allan Christofferson
Sidney Laffin
Prentiss Blood
George Tuttle
Vaughan Allan
Acton Center
Leslie Fimes
Wicta
Clayton Steeves
Carl Christoffersen
Littleton Drives Past West Concord in 10-6 County Win
West Concord Littleton triumphed 10-6 in a County League game at Rideout Playground. A six run third and three in the seventh powered the win. John Dann started, followed by Richie McCarthy Cast Anderson and Georgie Fenton. Matt Sepe homered to spur the rally and Condon drove in a run with a 375 foot fly out. Val Muscato added a single to push another tally.
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West Concord
Littleton
Rideout Playground
John Dann
Richie McCarthy
Cast ‘Anderson
Georgie Fenton
Jimmy Condon
Matt Sepe
Condon
Val Muscato
Sudbury A. C. Shuts Out Bedford 16-0
Sudbury A. C. crushed Bedford Town Team 16 to 0 at Bedford Town Field. Pitcher Gordon Peterson allowed only 4 hits with 6 strikeouts over five innings before Sudbury exploded for 11 runs in the 6th and 8th innings. Elims Phelps and Balmforth each had 3 hits. every Sudbury hitter reached safely. Peterson’s 15 scoreless innings streak continued.
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Bob McManus
Sudbury A. C
Arlington Town
Sudbury
Peterson
McManus
Bobby Phelps
Sudbury A. Cab
Phelps
Richardson
Lacroix
Arlington T. T. Ab Nichols
Wwe Pessotti
Bowen
Donovan
Kelpelka Lb
Corbett
Wood
Hill
Keohane P
Innnings
Gordon Peterson
Bedford Town
Pete
Elims
Balmforth
Bedford
Maynard Rod and Gun Club Field Day Set for August 24
The Maynard Rod and Gun Club announces its Annual Field Day at the club grounds off Waltham Street Maynard on Sunday August 24. Activities run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with trap rifle and turkey shoots, dog shows, pony rides and a wild animal display including monkeys. A radio phonograph set grand prize will be drawn. A pen of baby pheasants will be shown and a return match with Manchester N H is planned for the plug casting team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Rod and Gun Club
Waltham Street
Manchester
N. H
John Lindfors
Two Foot Eel Caught in Assabet River Near Hudson
Hudson resident Tony Fernandes reeled in a two foot eel while fishing the Assabet near the Hudson Counter factory on Washington Street. The incident was noted amid local river fishing activity. New York State has about 200 residents over a century old, many in New York City.
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Assabet
Hudson
Tony Fernandes
Lincoln Street
Assabet River
Fernandes
Hudson Counter
Washington Street
New York State
New York City
Sleevy Tale Tangles Into Creek Bed Mystery
Fragmentary text shows local place names Sleevy and Hubbardville Minute-Men in a disjointed scene. References to a shotgun, a telephone repair, and a fast quarter hint at a rural or small town incident. No clear action or outcome is discernible from the readable lines.
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Tony Columbo
Vic Milewski
Art Carlton
Hans Wattu
Jack McGrath
H. Kane
John Antogni
Bob Antogni
Pete Mackay
Frank Croft
Green Hill
Bob Deignan
Dan Howard
Art Carlton Maynard
Frank McArdle
Albermarle C. Bartone
Alex Ohlson Jr
Lexington
Hans Watty Maynard
Ralph Raymond Trapelo
Clae
Bill Kane Maynard
N. H. Cutler Meadowbrook
Jack McGrath Maynard
Hilary Kane Maynard
Oe Ce
Richard Ives Neot Sens
W. L. Cleary
Bear Hill Pe
Robert Antogni Maynard
M. G. Moffett
Bear Hill
John Collins
Peter Mackay Maynard
al Combs Marlboro Ce
R. A. Lowcock
Meadowbrook Cr
Bill Facey Woburn
Sudbury A.C
Blanks
Arlington
He Maynard
Lehto & Boulden
Morgan, Loftus, Robinson & Dudley
Maurice J .Dee
Concord Twilight
Hags
Concord Twilight League
Joey Dee
J. Dee
S. H
Cull
Hubb
P. Dee
S.H
Sheehan
E. Q
Hosmer, S. H
N. Dee
S H See
Carlson
Erickson
F. Q
M. Dee S. H Se Ee
FE. Dempsey Dee
F. Macone
Herr
C. Mayo
J. McKenna
J. Antognoni
Dep
W. Pearson
Sword Fish Stars Boat
W. C
St. R
Reform
Marcelonis
Hayes
Columbo
Kerrigan and Moran
Morrill and
Dinger and
M.hls
A. C
Ave
W. Concord
Sudbury A Ab
Ese
Maenpaa of
Leger
Bowry
Ee & Phelps S. Eeer
Hawes
Webb
Eee
Peterson P
Bedford T. Tab
Murray
R. Prim
Bertini
Eeee
Reer
Hebert
Pet McManus
Webb Geee
Mercury
Eeesvesee
Wadonsyp
Dadra
Histor Selfridge Field
Plymouth Motor
Detroit
Rod
Maynard Club
Sherm
Mayna
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States Army
Columbia University
Creepy Hollow
Hubbardville
Huntin
Robert
Anon
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