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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
11
Advice on transplanting plants stresses gentle handling and quick adjustment. It recommends placing fertilizer at the root zone, mixing plant food with soil, and watering to deliver an immediate stimulus to recover from transplant shock.
Johnny Navin won the Maynard Medal at the MGM tournament with a 75 landing low gross across two days. Leo Martin led a strong field with 73 in the progression to a playoff while Maynard 75 claimed second honors and Carl won a division title amid storm interruptions.
Fragmentary report cites a 1946 baseball tournament in Wichita and local figures such as Raymond Du and Concord leaders. Mentions various teams and coaches including Hudson, Mohawk, and Holy Name with references to leagues, entries, and pending schedules amid broad regional sports chatter.
Harold Tompkins of Lowell road, Rhode Island Reds breeder and president of the American Poultry Association, won top honors at the Massachusetts Kitchen of Tomorrow Contest held in Avon last Friday August 9. He entered 120 dressed birds from a 300 bird Rhode Island Red flock hatched May 5, weighing 50 pounds in total.
A small crowd at Concord Country Club watched a weekend golf tourney played on 12 holes with a two thirds handicap. James Austin won with 47 41. Other scorers included Pliny Jewell Jr 53 41 Burleigh Pratt 52 42 Hubert Wardwell 55 45 Lennox Lindsay 53 46 Leonard Smith 53 48.
West Concord Town Team lost its 23rd game in the Middlesex County League last Wednesday, 8 to 3 against Varney A A. Raferty and Privirotto powered the winners. For West Concord, Richie McCarthy and Paul Moynihan led the offense while O Neill doubled and Meteop and Ho contributed on base.
The St Bernard CYO softball girls outline remaining schedule with games on August 16 at Lincoln August 20 at Lincoln ground August 22 at St Andrew s North Bill Erica August 27 at St Andrew s Home games on the lower softball diamond corner Everett and Thoreau streets.
Holy Name nine will play the remainder of August and into September. Next Sunday August 18 they travel to South Acton to meet Acton V F W at Jones Memorial Field at 3 o'clock. The rest of the schedule includes matches with St Bridget's Maynard Saint Michael's Hudson St Andrew's North Billerica and Acton V F W with games at Emerson Playground and Jones Memorial Field.
Ten years ago the Lincoln Mohawks beat the West Concord Cardinals 5-4 as Wal do Langille lefthander outpitched Archie Barrett in a mound duel. Three runs in the ninth secured the Lincoln victory. Patrolman William Spratt of Maynard scored a hole in one at Stow Country Club on the seventh. Maynard K of C defeated Marlboro 15-8 in baseball. Maynard Dilomatics beat Natick 7-1 with John Lehto and Joe Boulden in the battery.
Five years ago selectman Hubert M Ward and Dr Norman C Spencer tied for top honors with the low net of .68 at the Concord Country Club golf tournament. Depot has won six straight in the Concord Twilight Baseball League under Joe Muscato. West Concord loses to Scott's of Lowell 15 0 with George Downey and Jimmy Condon pitching.
In Las Vegas a visitor was run out of town for involved in a crap game with phoney dice. The report notes the city’s effort to maintain a spotless reputation. It also mentions hardy alfalfa failing in cold weather after two generations in a mild climate.
Johnson scattered six hits to beat Lexington 2-0 at Emerson Playground. Joe Curro drove in both runs with a fourth inning single as St Bernard's won its second straight, backing Johnson's steady work behind the plate and on the mound. Johnny Cashman pitched for Lexington with Babe Madoona catching.
Concord residents with horticultural interest attend the 25th annual Field Day planned for Friday August 16 at the Waltham Field Station. The program opens at 1 a.m. and runs all day with farmers amateur gardeners and their guests invited. A caterer will be on site and attendees may bring lunches.
A crowded slate lists Twilight League games at Emerson and Rideout Playgrounds with 6:30 p.m. starts including East Quarter Depot and St. Bernard’s teams. The Week end golf tournament at Concord Country Club runs through Sunday with St Bernard’s Holy Name versus Acton VFW at Jones Memorial Field.
In medieval times women reportedly applied a raw sinoe paste to their faces to improve appearance. The practice reflects period beauty beliefs and cosmetic rituals.
Concord and West Concord wrap up the sixth playground week as rain dampens Friday plans. Morning events at Emerson and Rideout include a no hit baseball by Macky Caldwell and high scorers Leo McGrath and Pat Jeanson. Exhibits and track meets are planned for August 13 and 14 with potential weather shifts.
Dean Joseph M. Stokes announces a broad activities plan for veterans entering college this fall at Fort Devens. The program includes varsity and dormitory sports, clubs, and recreation rooms with civilian, non compulsory participation and emphasis on personal responsibility.
Curro, a Concord High School former star halfback, gained attention for his promising speed and strong arm. After serving as a sergeant in the Army and discharge last spring, he played baseball with the Braves and developed notable talent in both infield and outfield positions. He previously lived on Bilfort Street and is seen as a rising two-sport athlete.
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