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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
24
A guide to proper golf swing technique stressing slow backswing, full windup, and head immobility. It outlines aligning the address position, keeping the head fixed, foot and knee actions, and wrist cocking timing to optimize rhythm, balance, and ball tracking.
Local sports page lists Saint Bernard's Holy Name facing Weston T T at Emerson Playground in Paul Revere League at 6 15 p m. Also Minutemen meet Sleepy Hollow in Concord Twilight League at 6 15 p m and twilight football drills for Concord High School at 6 p m. A Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club meeting and supper at the clubhouse is scheduled for 7 p m. Weekend golf tournament at Concord et sand Club continues today and tomorrow.
The Detroit Tigers bid for Tony Lupien first baseman of the Hollywood Stars after a strong comeback from the Navy. Lupien, batting .842, has a $40 000 price tag and interest from several clubs as Major League teams plan for 1948.
A feature on Nancy Keplinger daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Keplinger who began swinging clubs at age five. The piece highlights her powerful drive about 200 yards and aggressive swing, noting mentors like Wiffy Cox and belief she may become a top women golfer.
Walter Lovejoy captured the 18 hole handicap medal with a 77 67 at Concord Country Club. Competitors included Danforth W Comins 86 68 Dr R Fulton Johnston 83 70 Dan forth W Comins Jr 80 74 J F Peterson 95 75 Leonard Smith 82 75 Mason L Ham 95 75.
Concord driver Francis B. Magurn of 50 Sudbury Road raced in the weekly midget auto events last Monday night at Dracut Speedway. He also runs weekly at Medford and Westboro venues and recently had a photo of his car appear in the Boston Globe sports pages.
The Lincoln Mohawks learn they will compete in the Paul Revere League playoff starting Labor Day weekend after beating St. Bertard's Holy Name. The regular season finale is set for Sunday in Bedford. Dover police report 1-year-old Richard Cone a mete found safe after a 10 hour absence and a child told investigators I just went for a walk.
The Stow club drew the season's largest crowd as it overwhelmed Woodville 5-0 and 2-0 at the Stow Memorial field. Key players include Arthur Gagne on the mound and Harvey Trefry behind the plate with a strong infield and solid outfield. Manager Walter Newsham credits field prep and team effort. remaining games list Hudson, Southboro, Berlin, and Marlboro.
The Bedford Town Team hosts Lexington tonight in Lexing ton. They will play two games with the Lincoln Team on Sunday August 24 at Lincoln and Tuesday August 26 at Waverly versus the Waverly Team.
St Casimir's Holy Name Society nears the homestretch with three league games before season end. They host Belmont at Crowe Park this evening and face Watertown next Sunday before finishing at Weston next Tuesday.
Westford defeated West Concord 4 0 at the noon Playground in Middlesex County League action. Eddie Loughlin pitched well but took the loss after a costly fourth inning that produced all four Westford runs. Val Muscato caught for West Concord and Jackie Wallace led the locals with two hits in the setback.
The Concord Red and Gun Club outlines a fall and winter program led by President Elmer D Rankins and Secretary Angelo V Bartolomeo. Public playground exhibitions occur Wednesday at Rideout in West Concord as Emerson and Rideout classes wind down. Maynard defeats Reformatory all stars 6 to 4, and Wet Concord Taxi League actions continue with Tudy’s upset by Post Office ending undefeated Pool Room's run.
Lockheed P-80R piloted by Col. Albert Boyd flies a 1.86 mile course near Mojave Desert, achieving 617.1 to 632.5 mph rounds to set a new world mark. The test used an Allison 400 turbo jet engine and follows British Gloster Meteor’s 616 mph record from 1946.
New York Baghat Chimy Bey, member of Egypt's Higher Council of Tourism, said on leaving LaGuardia after his first U.S. visit that living as a gentleman in America costs 75 to 80 dollars daily, and he would be glad to return home.
Milwaukee Marvin Leslie, 42, broke his arm jumping from a second story window to flee a room fire. He was fined 350 in district court for smoking in bed.
Mrs. Ann Reeves, 35, from San Bernardino, lost both arms below the elbow at age nine. After discarding artificial hands, she learns to use her elbows for most tasks. She raises three children, launders, dresses, gardens, sews, embroiders, and paints as an independent mother.
Mrs. Catherine Lazzarevich won $2,330 for housekeeping services to John Lazzarevich in a 12 year delayed divorce case. The Superior Court also ordered $75 monthly child support for son Daniel, 11. The couple married 25 years, divorced in 1933 and reconciled in 1935 before discovering the decree never entered.
Walter Harwood a 20 year old roxbury man hooked himself with three hooks while fishing in the Charles River He was taken to the hospital where the hooks were removed from his head.
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