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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1954

Page

16

Citizens Committee Football Banquet Honors Local Gridders

More than 500 attended the ninth annual Concord Citizens Committee football testimonial at the State Armory on Saturday night to honor the 1954 high school gridders. Cheerleaders C Squad and the band were feted. Nils V. Swede Nelson delivered the principal after-dinner talk.

Concord Concord Citizens Committee State Armory Nils V

Long Scores 304 but Team Defeated in Maynard bowling

Acton Fighting Irish lead the T I C Bowling League with a 3 1 win over All Stars at Tutte's Alleys Maynard Wednesday. Other results Lucky Strikes 3 Hackers 1 Hurricanes 3 Slow Pokes 1. Bob Long of Hackers top score 304.

Acton Fighting Irish All Stars Tutte’s Maynard Hurricanes Bob Long Hackers D. Sebastyn J. Cournoyer T. Meehan J. Clayton J. Delaney M. Spurrell J. Dillon A. Goodrich V. Choiniski R. Long T. Lummy M. Heath M. Meehan F. Carlson A. Lintern E. Lawrence M. Miller H Herman J. Chadwick Lummy C. Chidley Co. Clayton C. Harrison Dummy G. Roche J. Barty J. Vincent J. Breen F. Martinés

Final Trap Shoot on December 19 at Nashoba Club

The North Acton final championship trap shoot season finale will be held Sunday December 19 at the hut off Route 27 Nashoba Sportsmen's Club. A 6 pm turkey supper and Christmas party follow, with reservations through Secretary Walter Stevenson at Colonial 3537.

North Acton Nashoba Sportsmen’s Club Walter Stevenson Colonial

Five Matches On Monday Night At Mill Dam Bowlers

Concord notes five matches scheduled Monday night at Lexington beginning 7 o clock. ers meet Lincoln Priests clash K of C Jr Anchors face Jokers Tudy s take on K of C Srs and Andy Boy duel Hubbardville.

Concord Mill Dam Lexington Ramblers Andy Boy Hubbardville Falters Tudys K. ‘of C. Srs K. of C. Jrs Lincoln Priests

Concord banquet honors retiring members and names awards

The Citizens Committee honors former members Edward W. Sheehan and Burleigh L. Pratt who died last year with a track trophy and a baseball award named for them. Supt. Morrill receives an individual award and joins past trophy recipients, with plans for a future Concord Pelham football game. The event features football motifs, a bannered band led by Vincent Giannelli, and remarks by Gov. Councillor Dave Williams and Chairmen McCaffrey and Chase.

Witham’s of Lynn Edward J. McCaffrey E. Payson True McCaffrey Concord High Leo McKenna Dick Lyons Dartmouth Concord Edward P. Chase Board of Selectmen Radcliffe Morrill John F. Donovan John J. Sheehan K. of C Walter Carew John O’connell John J. Higgins Citizens Committee John J. Mansfield the Elks John Carman Lincoln John E. Dick Bedford Karl V. Struss Carlisle Donovan Tom Alexander Paul McLaughlin John Spellman Dick Goyette Steve Downey Art Duggan Joe Martines True Laurence F. Petersen John B. Bartolomeo Maynard Radio Joseph F. King, Sr Dorothy Nelson Miriam C. Clark Megin Nelson Bernie Heio Megin Davidson O’connor Eddie Horne McLaughlin Carew O'Connell Clark Thorpe Bob Seanard Lennie Godfrey O’connell Morrill Robert H. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church Lewis F. Kearn Our Lady Help of Christians Church Selectman Edward W. Sheehan Burleigh L. Pratt Sheehan Pratt Alexander F. MacEachern James E. Finan, Jr Vincent Giannelli Dave Williams Edward Payson Chase Payson

Notre Dame Clinches Team Victory With 4-0 Win Over Fordham

Notre Dame led by Captain Joe Steinmann posted a 4-0 victory over Fordham in Holy Name matches at Tutte's Alleys. Steinmann topped with 312 in singles, while Frank Devlin led Boston College with 310 as BC trailed Villanova in another night of league play.

West Concord Joe Steinmann Notre Dame Fordham Holy Name Tutte’s Alleys Maynard Boston College Villanova Holy Cross Marquette Steinmann Frank Devlin B. C Walter Carew J. Rust J. Flynn W. Coye J. Santora L. Moreau J. Steinmann C. Mogan D. O’hare J. Tombeno B. Higgins J. Pageau Dummy

Concord Falcons Fall in Opener Against Concord-Leominster

Concord-Leominster defeated the Concord Falcons 82 to 50 in the Inter State League opener at Hunt Memorial Gym. Brown led the Falcons with high scoring, while Concord-Leominster controlled the game with early momentum and steady defense.

Falcons Brown Concord Leominster Concord Falcons Hunt Memorial Gymnasium P F. Brown Cotter B. Brown Shields Gray, Schwartz Crowley Daignault Lg Ee Ll. McAuley F 'Trabucco

Muscato Quintet Ready for Action at Concord

Concord crowd prepares to watch Muscato a former high school and Notre Dame track star now coach at Oliver Ames High take his team to Concord next Thursday for a basketball game against Acton High. The double header with Concord High and Alumni starts at 7 PM.

Concord Val Muscato Notre Dame Oliver Ames High School North Easton Acton High Concord High Val

Notre Dame Nears Bowls Title In Holy Name Bowling

Notre Dame sits one point behind Capt. Frank Devlin's Boston College entry as three teams Villanova Marquette and Fordham are eliminated in the Holy Name Bowling League first half. This week Notre Dame faces Boston College which could settle the race. Standings shown.

West Concord Notre Dame Capt. Frank Devlin Boston College Villanova Marquette Fordham

Concord to Meet Marlboro Friday in Season Opener

Concord high boys basketball opens Friday night versus Marlboro of the Midland League after the Weston game was canceled. Coach Bob Seaward plans to use co captain Dave Bouchard and co captain Paul McLaughlin, with later non league games against Maynard Alumni and St Patrick's before the December 30 league opener vs Winchester.

Concord Weston

Concord Names Co Captains for 1955 Football Season

Concord High selects two juniors as co captains for the 1955 season Jack Hutchinson reserve quarterback and Andy Horne regular halfback who scored 42 points this fall Both have been on the squad for two years Hutchinson is son of John A Hutchinson of Fielding Street and Horne is son of Andrew D Horne of Commonwealth Avenue West Concord The other captain from the 1954 squad Bob Davidson graduates next June and his twin brother Bill is in the C squad

Concord Concord High Jack Hutchinson Andy Horne Bob Davidson Paul McLaughlin Hutchinson Horne Andrew D. Horne Commonwealth Avenue West Concord Norfolk and Hutchison John A. Hutchinson Fielding Street Ack Bill

Local Coaches Attend Massachusetts State Coaches Meeting

Among 343 attendees at the Massachusetts State Coaches Association annual meeting at MIT Faculty Club Saturday were Concord figures Bernie Megin Walter Carew Bob Seaward John O Connell Skip O Connor Tau Colombo Hudson Val Muscato Oliver Ames Roy Norden Marlboro Evo Helin Gus DiRubio Thomas Moon Abell Walsh Aston Acton formerly of Acton Lexington attendees include.

Concord Massachusetts State Coaches Association Bernie Megin Walter Carew Bob Seaward John O’connell Skip” O'Connor Tau Colombo Hudson Val Muscato Oliver Ames Roy Norden Marlboro Evo Helin Gus DiRubio Thomas Moon Abell Lexington

Beaglers To Run Here January 1st

North Acton Nashoba Sportsmen's Club plans a New Year's Day beagle trial with snowshoe hare, three stakes for 13 and 15 inch beagles, barriers run. George A Wilkes of River street South Acton coordinates the event at Acton grounds.

North Acton Nashoba Sportsmen’s Club George A.wilkes River Street South Acton Acton

Fifteen Year Old Boy Bags Six Point Buck

A 15 year old hunter in Acton bagged a six point 16 pound buck on his first bear hunt last Saturday to outdo his father who took a three pointer in Carlisle on Thursday. The father had a spikehorn buck earlier in New Hampshire on December 1.

Une Ie Lightlhief Tabhoanus, Jr Acton Carlisle New Hampshire

37 Lettermen Given Awards At Banquet

Concord High celebrates its ninth annual testimonial football banquet naming 37 lettermen from the varsity squad for awards. The list includes Tomi Alexander Paul McLaughlin Pete LeBlanc Fran Smith and others with CY squad members also honored and team managers named.

Concord Concord High State Armory Tomi Alexander Paul McLaughlin Pete LeBlanc Fran Smith John Spellman Murray Mills Dick Goyette Steve Downey Art Duggan Frank Martines al Williamson George Lamonakis Dave Baker Paul Downey Bob Foss John Foster Bill Hoyt Jimmy Ring Fran Arnold Vic Palmucci Norm Dick Putonen Frank Casey Doug Caldwell Chris Burak

Acton Girls Lead Wachusett League Standings

Acton Wachusetts League standings show Acton girls leading their division as the season progresses.

Acton — Wachusetts Acton Girls

Steinmann Leads Holy Name League With 95.2 Average

Captain Joe Steinmann of Notre Dame tops the Holy Name Sowling League with a 95.2 average. Other leaders include Tom Horgan of Holy Cross at 94.6 and John Tombeno of Fordham at 92.9, followed by Richie Loughlin of Villanova 92.4 and Wanny Garcia of Marquette 91.3. Frank Devlin and John Dickey of Boston College post 90s, Bernie Dee 89.7, Joel Viscariello 89.5, and Joe Pageau of Fordham at 88.7.

West Concord Joe Steinmann Notre Dame Holy Name Tom Horgan Holy Cross John Tombeno Fordham Richie Loughlin Villanova Wanny Garcia Marquette Frank Devlin Boston College John Dickey Bernie Dee Joel Viscariello Boston Collge Joe Pageau

Christmas Bowling League Pause For Holiday Break

West Concord No matches listed next Wednesday as the Holy Name Bowling League takes a Christmas Holiday. The next round on December 29 closes the first half with B. C. and Notre Dame expected to battle for the lead.

West Concord Holy Name B. C Notre Dame

Bottled Gas Leads Bowling, Fitzpatrick 326 in Maynard Play

Bottled Gas rolled to a 4 0 victory over General Radio with Fitzpatrick pacing the bowling slate at 326. Other results include Fenton's 2 2 tie with Condon's and Cushman's 3 1 wins as West Concord's league lead remains intact at Maynard alleys.

West Concord Tae. Alleys Maynard Mac” Caldwell Fenton’s Larson The Reformatory Condon’s Postattice Cushman’s Commonwealth Avenue Red & Gun Sammy DeMao T. Edwardsen R. Eddy F. Edwardsen T. Fitzpatrick S. DeMao General Radio T. Hills R. Perrillo W. Swenson J. Bundalvitch W. Jones Commonwealth Ave R. O’neil J. McGarry R. Anderson C. Anderson B. O'Neil Rod & Gun Oakman W. Payne A. Prentiss A. Carlson C. Stefanelli Cushman P. Ianniello R. Eison M. Sepe

Westford Wins Key League Game Over Ark McCarthy

Westford Academy defeated Acton Highboy 66 44 in a Wachusetts league game with Sylvia Beaudoin scoring 33. The boys won 66 61 with Tom McCarthy and John scoring 19 and 13 points. Wojik led the visitors.

Acton Westford Academy Acton Highboy Wachusetts Sylvia Beaudoin Tom McCarthy John Wojik

Mortars overpower Headquarters 4-0 in Bowling League

Mortars defeated the league leading Headquarters 4-0 at Wal tham as John Manchuso rolled 305 and 109 and Paul Dee 301 to key the win. Recoiless upset Machine Gun 4-0 with W Dow 267 and W Bovey 302 leading the scoring, while Mortars posted 1065 as a team total.

Manchuso Dee Bovey High Concord F. Domenichella JF. McBreen P. Dee J. Manchuso L. Dutton L. Dee C. Lombardo M. Dee W. Dow R. Bumford W. Bovey J. Wilgren Fy. Hanlon W. Johansen L. Kendall C. Lehman Fitzpatrick

Anchors Top Standings By Only One Point

Concord Ramblers led by Hap Hansen edged the Anchors by one point in the Mill Dam Bowling League to claim the top spot.

Concord——Ramblers

Kessel Named Director for BU Recreation

Dr. Kessel of Lincoln is appointed director of physical education and recreation at Boston University's Sergeant College. He will oversee intramural sports and previously taught recreation at Penn State. He served in World War II and lives with his wife and two daughters on Huntley Lane.

Lincoln J. Bertram Kessel Boston University Sargent College of Physical Education Wniver Dr. Kessel Penn State U. S. Mannimeree Huntley Lane

Bowling Club Final Night Reveals High Scores

Beaudoin of Growlers posts a top 270 high single while Marge Burke of Prowlers scores 105. Teams split a 2 2 tie as Prowlers win two-of-three polls. Individual totals show Edie TM 240 Mim Clark 198 and Jeannette 255 among others. Growlers tally 1213 team total.

Concord Beaudoin Growlers Marge Burke Prowle Funsters Uo Prowlers Pambies Edie Mim Clark BM Algeo Alice HM Shirley Recto Growlers Ue Beaudoin Mary Coney Peggy McCarthy Nee Harvey Jeannette Prowlers Millie Dottie Martin Oem

Concord Morar on the Hess Road Standings Update

Local sports brief notes Concord Morar down Hess Road in a standings update. The item highlights the latest positions and team shifts without full game details.

Concord — Morar Hessgue Gag

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