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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

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New Concord Boys Basketball League Forms at Hunt Memorial Gym

A new Concord area league conducts weekly Saturday sessions at Hunt Memorial Gym for Concord and West Concord boys. Athletic Director Bernie Megin and Coach Ken Creighton invite more participants, with demonstrations followed by age-based games. Enrolled names include Ken Olsen Gordon MacDonald Clark Lambert Donald Waite and many others.

Concord Hunt Memorial Gymnasium West Concord Bernie Megin Ken Creighton Ken Olsen Gordon MacDonald Clark Lambert Donald Waite Douglas Sinclair Robert Walcott George Lamonakis Fred Walker Joe Walcott John Foster Allen Yont Bobee Jack Mattison Renephen Ramsay Paul Lyons Charred Watton Ed Benson Samuel Putnam Dick Lyons Jack Brauckmann Donald Gerow Fred Sillman Bill Hoyt Bill Hutchinson Ed Jeeney Neil O'Connor Donald Mulcahy John Mayo Ronald Asbjornsen Harold Cahoon Dick Ballou Paul Landini Manchuso John Manchuso We BS Jack Hutchinson Clark Welsh Ronald Benson Dukes Ed Spellman Dick Bowen Donald Smith

Knights of Colum defeat Old Timers 42 to 16

Jimmy Dee nets 18 points leading the Knights of Columbus to a 42 16 victory over the Old Timers. Bob Antognoni and BMQ Neillveach score 10 each while Joe Antognoni tops the losers with 10 percent of his team's 16 points.

Concord Jimmy Dee Knights of Columbus Bob “Antognoni BMQ Neillveach Joe Antognoni B. Antognoni J. Dee O'Neil Ee Carey A. Beaudoin Giusti Old Timers ' Lawton Wee Flannery P. Moynihan Kirby Reese Vae Stefanetti If Jantognoni Megin, Ate

Concord Rod and Gun Club Holds December Meeting

Last evening the Concord Rod and Gun Club met at the Elks with President Elmer D Rankin presiding. A smoker followed, and Coach Bernie Megin showed motion pictures of the undefeated but tied Concord High School football team’s 1947 eleven. Secretary Angelo V Bartolomeo reported club activities.

Goncord Concord Rod & Gun Club Elks Elmer D. Rankin Bernie Megin Concord Angelo V. Bartolomeo

Warriors Beat Celtics In First League Game

In the Saturday morning league at Hunt Gymnasium the Warriors defeated the Celtics 17 to 7. Ken Olsen led the Warriors with 10 points.

Warriors Celtics Concord Hunt Gymnasium Ken Olsen Warriors Gis Fis O’connor Rf Waite Orp Een Ee Olsen Eo Kiate Ballou Sela B Ne Smith Cee Ewe J. Hutchinson R G Oy Putnam Lg A Celtics Gis Fis W. Dom Burger If Nchuse R, Benson Benson Mattison Creighton Jim McKenna

Concord High Teams Rally Behind Callahan Co-Captain Honor

Joe Callahan earns 1948 Concord High co captaincy matching elder brother Dan who was elected captain in 1938 but transferred to Walt ham High before serving. Dan studies law at Duke while Callahan plays football basketball and baseball and will start his fourth varsity season as end after beginning as a freshman. Friday basketball at Hunt ium with later league games at the Armory court. Armory court sized like Boston Garden. John Wetherbee also elected co captain and joins golf. Bill Bake, replacing Megin in Navy, coaches Darien junior highs and teaches nearby with Lee man E. Haines also at Darien. Lexington High opens with Dracut win as Coach Abefa builds a strong lineup with Maloney departed.

Concord High School Joe Callahan Dan Concord High Waltham High Duke University Callahan Concord Hunt Ium State Armory Court Boston Garden John Wetherbee Juni

New Orleans Population Features Low Foreign Born Share

The city’s current population includes only four percent foreign born, reflecting a retained Old World atmosphere amid urban life in New Orleans.

New Orleans

Wallace and McNally Spark Our Lady's in Loss

In a non league game at Fitchburg Our Lady's CYO fell 62 to 51. Jack Wallace scored 19 and Billy McNally added 13 for West Concord while Dick McCarthy contributed 11.

West Concord Fitchburg Our Lady’s C.Y.O Jack Wallace Billy McNally McNally Dick McCarthy Fitchburg Gls Fls Bellio Roe Po Pucko Cioffi Fiandaca Diperri Damato Pirani Pagnotto Bizzotto West Concord Gis Ovis Condon Asiluk Ate J. McCarthy D. McCarthy Wallace Sue Ents Leis Sebastian Hele Berkeley Clarke

Youngest skater in Texas at 14 months

In Houston, Texas, 14 month old Cramer Howell Jenkins Jr. taps into skating at home. He fell at first but learned balance and now skates all over the house. His mother Mrs. Jenkins notes the early success and enthusiasm.

Houston Tex Cramer Howell Jenkins, Jr Texas

Aluminum Abundantly Found In Earth Crust

A geologic note states aluminum occurs in nearly twice the amount of iron in the earth crust highlighting its abundant presence and potential industrial relevance.

Earth

Planning Concord Football Banquet

Concord citizens form plans for a testimonial banquet honoring the undefeated Concord High School football team with eight wins and one tie. A committee meeting will reveal plans, and the event is expected after the Yuletide season, around mid January.

Concord Concord High School

Natick High May Off Schedule If Clinton Disputes Receipts

Natick High reports ongoing financial disputes with Clinton over receipts from the Clinton Natick football game last fall. Clinton has not yet settled and may be dropped from Natick’s schedule, with Marlboro already out. Other schools on Natick’s list submitted statements promptly.

Clinton High Natick High Clinton Marlboro Natick Framingham

Southwestern Electric Plans $3 Million Construction Drive

Southwestern Electric Service Co. will spend over $3,000,000 on construction over the next five years in 10 ties. The plan signals a major expansion effort likely affecting service areas and local economies.

Southwestern Electric Service Co

Our Lady's Wins Another Nashoba League Game

Our Lady's defeated Chelmsford 42 to 31 at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium in the Nashoba Valley Basketball League. West Concord duo Bill McNally and Dick McCarthy led with 27 combined points, aided by Paul Sebastian, Fritz Wasiluk, and Jack Wallace. Chelmsford’s top scorer was Jack An with 12 points as the home team led from the first period and held off a late rally.

West Concord Bill McNally Dick McCarthy Our Lady's Basketball Combine Hunt Memorial Gymnasium Chelmsford McNally McCarthy Paul Sebastian Fritz Wasiluk Maynard Jack Wallace

George Howes Named Captain of Maynard Hoop Team

George Howes star center and high scoring ace was elected captain of Maynard high school basketball for 1947 48 at a squad meeting Friday afternoon. He led the quintet that won the intra mural Maynard H A title last season and also starred in football and baseball for the school.

Maynard George Howes Maynard High School George

Concord High and opponents meet at Hunt Memorial Gym

Concord High School basketball schedule includes games with Acton High at Boston Garden and St Patrick s Watertown at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium with 7 30 start. Other events list Mill Dem Bowling League in Lexington and women s ten pin bowling at Lexington, plus a Concord practice and a Tuesday game against Boston College High at Boston Garden.

Maynars Acton Boston Garden Concord High School St. Patrick's of Watertown Hunt Memorial Gymnasium Mill Dem Lexington Boston College High

Concord High Opens Hoop Slate with St Patrick’s Watertown

Concord High prepares for a non league opener against St Patrick’s High Watertown at Hunt Memorial Gym Friday at 7 30 p m. The junior varsity will play first followed by the varsity. Captain Georgie Pearson and holdovers Joe Callahan Jim Hancock Dick Finch lead a promising lineup under coach Ken Creighton.

St. Pat's Bill Thomas Bernie Megin Concord High Ken Creighton Concord Boston Garden Boston College High Maynard High Georgie Pearson Joe Callahan Jim Hancock Dick Finch Jerry Mascariello Wakefield

Ice Capades Opens December 26 at Boston Garden

The eighth Ice Capades opens December 26 at Boston Garden and runs through January 11 with Saturday Sunday matinees and a midnight New Year’s Eve show. Donna Atwood leads with Bobby Specht, joined by Patti Philippi Nate Walley and others. tickets on sale at venues and Jordan's Filene's.

Boston Boston Garden Donna Atwood Boston Arena Jordan’s Filene’s Bobby Specht New England Patti Philippi Nate Walley Benoits al Surette Red McCarthy Phil Taylor Eric Waite Old Smoothies Jackson & Lyman Alan Konrad

Concord-Teddy Wood Receives Varsity Letter in Track

Concord native Teddy Wood, formerly employed here and now a Boston University student, earned his varsity letter in track. He is a distance runner who also ran cross country last fall and notably set a course record at Devens.

Concord Teddy Wood Boston University Devens

Concord High names 12-man hoops lineup for Friday

Concords varsity basketball coach Kenneth Creighton announced a 12-man squad headed by captain George Pearson. The team opens Friday night at 7 30 against St Patrick Watertown with Joe Callahan at center and Pearson and Pietro Antonangeli at forward positions Jim Hancock and John Hanley will start in the backcourt Dick Finan is substitute center. Other squad members include Jack Pierce Fred Carlson Frank Trabucco Bob O Grady John Barry and Jack King who recently joined from the football squad.

Concord Concord High School Kenneth Creighton George Pearson Creighton St. Patrick’s. of Watertown Hunt Memorial GymNasium Joe Callahan Capt. Pearson Pietro Antonangeli Jim Hancock John Hanley Dick Finan Jack Pierce Fred Carlson Frank Trabucco Bob O’grady John Barry Jack King

O Grady Earns Grid Numerals at Boston University

Boston University awarded freshmen numerals to Jack O Grady of Concord and George Luker of Maynard. O Grady, center on the undefeated Concord High football champions, may compete for a varsity berth next fall. Luker, who quarterbacked this fall's Terrier squad, is also viewed as strong varsity material.

West Concord Boston University Jack ‘Grady Concord ‘High Neel O’grady Sunt John J. O'Grady Elm Street George’ Luker Maynard

Boston Terrier Origin Traced to English Bulldog and White English Terrier

The Boston terrier, a native American bred breed, was developed by crossing the English bulldog and the white English terrier. This union produced a compact dog known for its bold demeanor and distinct markings.

Boston

Track Aspirants Headed By Lott At CH

Concord indoor track opened at Concord School with 18 aspirants led by Hick Sottile. Prospects include Harold H Son Fran Linnehan Ra Adams Jim Alexander O Grady Tony Basile. Practice at State Armory as winter season with interscholastic meets in Boston begins.

Concord Concord School Harold O’connor Chick Sottile Harold H Son Fran Linnehan Ra Adams Jim Alexander O’grady Tony Basile Boston State Armory

Sportsmen's Show Plans Move Ahead With Committee Leaders

Maynard Mayna Rod and Gun club prepares for its annual Sportsmen's Show with Sir Tomys as committee chair. Members include Carl Schwenke R LeBallist Carl Swanson William McGray Al Connors J Lindfors McNamara J Kapon C Westrom L Laasanen Ted Person W Johnson J Santo Angus Hanson Mel Johns Gordon Taylor.

Maynard Mayna Sir Tomys Cmittee Carl Schwenke R. LeBallist Carl Swanson William McGry Al.Connors J. Lindfors McNamara J. Kapon C. Westram L. Laasanen Ted Person W. Johnson J. Santo Angus Hanson Mel Johns Gordon Taylor

Let There Be Light Christmas Lighting Encouraged

Perry Oklahoma officials urge residents to display Christmas lights with no extra electricity charge. City emphasizes keeping homes lit at previous bill levels to avoid additional costs and disappointment among residents.

Perry Okla

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Rod Gun Club Sport Lexington High Dracut Ellis Abefa Tom Maloney Hudson High Dick Beauregard Hudson High School Hudson Dedham MFG Kendall St OUR Lady's West Concord Gls Wasiluk Chelmsford S McHugh Lovett Pontefract Rg Wells Firth C Lough Angus Peterson Dessie Malcolm MHS High School St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s High Watertown Lt Young Cnin Srs C.A.A Mavenick Street Logan International Airport Mass Bas Pearson Hanley Antonangelli Hancock Lott Sportsmen Alice Algeo Mary Moynihan Ees Dottie Martin Ewe Weer Gertrude Dee Peter Pain Leng Hae
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