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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
17
Les Biederman presents shortstop techniques for baserunning and relays. The guide covers touching second base before throws, covering second on bunts, deceiving runners on steals, directing infielders, and signaling pitchers. It previews future columns on outfielding and base running with purchase details for the How to Play booklet.
Rocky Marciano is portrayed as the greatest fighter with a strong personal character. He prepares to defend his world heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium on September 15, arriving by plane and reporting excellent form and weight at 192 pounds. The article highlights his discipline, humor, and public image as a crowd favorite who stays in peak condition.
A full set of bowling equipment was discovered in an Egyptian tomb indicating ancient origins for the sport. The article notes bowling once faced bans in England for being frivolous and not training for archery or war.
Bedford Little League standings show the Braves leading with 12 wins and 3 losses, ahead of the Yankees 11 7 Dodgers 9 7 and Red Sox 0 17. The wrap refers to team positions and recent performance.
The September Hunting and Fishing issue profiles White Sox coach Marty Marion hunting in Canada and other stars like Nellie Fox Ray Berres Ferris Fain and Sam Harris. It covers big game in North America and a dangerous scare mirroring Monty Stratton and Charley Gilbert’s careers, plus a self described “Fearless” hunter.
A compact sports roundup from Concord and neighboring towns lists golf and track mentions at Nabnasset and Mount Washington, plus local athletes in the Open at Wachusett and Maynard tours. It notes funeral services for Tony Moretti, prep football outlooks, and community events like clambakes and a Bedford festival.
Acton action continues this week in the Inter Town softball league through September 1. Monday games feature Dewey and Almy against Reformatory and General Radio against Falcons. Tuesday matchups include T S C of Acton versus Concord, General Radio versus T S C, Falcons versus Reformatory, and Dewey and Almy of South Acton versus Concord.
Littleton earned the league final berth by defeating Neshua, while Fort Devens beat Leominster to reach the title series. The first playoff game is scheduled for Sunday in Littleton after a postponement due to the Army tournament at Fort Dix.
Boston featherweight Jimmy Ithia of New York City was barred from ring competition for 30 days by the Massachusetts boxing commission after Boston's “little John L” started a comeback. Six other boxers were named unavailable for the same period: Billy Wilcox Providence Rhode Island welterweight Al Hendrickson Worcester Bobby Anlette Webster middleweight Herb Tessier Shrine Field Everett Dodson Worcester and Richie Norden Stamford Connecticut.
Weekend sports include self tournaments at Concord and Maynard Country clubs continuing through Sunday. Maynard Rod and Gun Club hosts its annual clambake at club grounds off Waltham Street at 10 30 a m. Monday General Radio plays Falcons in Inter Town softball at 6 15 p m. Wednesday opening call for Concord High School football candidates at Emerson Playground 9 30 a m Recreation commission meets Town House 8 p m. Thursday Musketaquid Sportsmen Club supper and meeting at club house 6 45 p m. Sunday clambake by Concord Rod and Gun Club at club grounds 1 p m.
Littleton defeated Nashua 4-1 to win the eastern division series in the Village Baseball League and advance to face Fort Devens in the finals. Pitcher Buddy Crane allowed four hits with five strikeouts as Knox tripled for the winners and Ahearn had two singles for Nashua.
Acton local bowlers compete in the summer league at Levington with the second place Yankees threatening to win the championship. Members include Police Chief Michael J. Folge Sal Watkins Kar Lampinen Eddie Boyden and Hank Brady. With four weeks left they trail by two points on Monday.
The Sporting News lists four active Cleveland pitchers with at least 100 victories. Mike Garcia hit 100 by defeating Baltimore on August 15, joining Bob Feller with 259 wins, Bob Lemon with 155, and Early Wynn with 103.
Acting Interior Secretary Ralph A. Tudor announced 4,422,800 in federal aid for sport fishery restoration in fiscal 1955 under the Dingell Johnson Act. States receive apportionments funded by a 100 percent excise tax on fishing equipment to develop lakes, restore waters, and apply research findings.
A regular club meeting led by President Warren T. Payne discussed plans for a public clam bake on Sunday September 5 at the clubhouse. The event repeats the successful July 4 program and invites the public to attend.
Bernie Megin of Concord High School issues the first call for his 1954 football squad. The meeting is set for Wednesday at Emerson Playground with about 30 players, followed by an afternoon session and a two a day practice plan through September as classes resume. Co captains Laughlin and Winchester are named among returning players.
At the Myopia Hunt Club show in Hamilton on Saturday local residents shared in awards. Dr and Mrs Calvaresi with the Maltese Chief Electra Pampi of Villa Malta Bedford won a fourth in the non sporting group. Mrs Constance Ayers Irish Wolfhound Chief Kim of Lindon Lincoln formerly Bedford took a second in the hound class. Aubrey G Litchfield of Stow with Chief Tarraiong Tige won the pug class in the toy group and Calvaresi's Maltese also won the Maltese group.
Mangare Eddie Joost of the Athletics dismisses the challenge of managing a major league club saying the job needs four great pitchers and eight hitters around .340. Walker Cooper quips he always enjoyed baseball for more than money, not just the pay.
Local high school contestants Harold Cahoon and Maynard Johnston compete in the junior class while Don Tempa and Lexington vie in the senior New England championship event held at Turnace Brook.
Concord officials announce Concord Recreation Day on September 1 at the Town Hall. Roger Carlisle, with report on ground classes, and director Bernard will oversee activities.
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