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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
11
In a scoreless tie the Maynard nines battled Belmont with strong pitching and defense. Archie Watts hit 3s and Joe Watts struck out, while Dowd and Crowe contributed solid innings as both teams managed only a few scattered hits and runners left on base.
Johnny Kelley, long time plodder in training, placed 12th at a recent run with a time of 2.33 minutes. The event was won by Tun and Louis North Medford, with Kelley receiving a prize time awarding 10 caps to a starry winner.
Fragmentary report notes the Holy Name nine planned for a school football season under Emerson. Mentions West Concord on May 1 and 4, with references to New England championship and Albemarle Golf Pen, but details are unclear and unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR shows partial names and numbers from an advertising or notice block including Brown and New England references. No clear event dates or actions emerge. content is unreadable beyond scattered fragments.
A golf instruction passage explains starting the swing with left foot pressure to initiate the hip pivot and arm motion. It warns against loosening the left hand grip at the top and describes consequences like an over swing and a slice. It also covers club choices for pitch shots and notes the ball position in diagrams should be adjusted forward for proper contact.
Concord a busy scene as Coach Megin and assistants hold daily twilight drills at Emerson Playground for 1947 varsity hopefuls. With 50 candidates, 30 may earn varsity spots while others shift to jayvees and freshmen.
West Concord Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club held a well attended supper and program at the club grounds off Harrington Avenue. After supper Patrolman Fred Nolan led a committee in a social evening. Guests from Concord and nearby communities attended.
Maynard's Saint Casimir's Holy Name Society opens the Paul Revere League playoff series at Crowe Park against Waverley on Saturday. Frankie Watts to start for the Saints as they seek the opening victory in a long eight game series. Next up is Watertown on Labor Day with Crowe Park hosting the following Monday.
Concord veteran Smith won the weekend golf tournament at Concord Country Club by two up in the best selected 12 holes. Attendees were few due to vacations and extreme heat. Other scores include James M. Austin two down, Mason L. Ham three down, George K. Whitney four down, E Payson True four down, John W. Codding Jr four down, Walter Lovejoy six down, and George Phillips six down.
Francis B Magurn of 50 Sudbury road finished second in his qualifying event at Medford midget auto races last Saturday night. He has previously competed in midget races at Westboro and Dracut.
Olympic training gave way to a schedule emphasizing riot duty, sanitation, personal appearance, and other subjects of prime importance in occupational operations. In accordance with XI Corps.
Maynard High School football hopefuls report to workouts as Coach Bondele vitch prepares a rebuilt eleven after graduation. Captains Carlo Mariani and Roger Spurrell lead a veteran and promising group including Yanchewski White, Leo Scoops White, Vic Tomys, Jack Swanson, Patsy Greene and Tommy Cocco with Dick Lawson assisting.
Field Order details the 182d Infantry's voyage from August to November 1945. The unit, aboard APAs and an AKA, reaches Tokyo Bay, establishes the Regimental CP at Fuchinobe Kanagawa, guards 177 industrial sites, destroys ordnance and weapons, and directs turnover of convertible facilities to the Japanese Home Ministry. The regiment is relieved in October 1945 and sails to the United States, arriving in November. awards include unit citations and battle streamers for earlier conflicts.
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