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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
7
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In District 44 action at the alleys on Thursday evening A O H edged South Acton by 27 pins. The visitors led early but South Acton pulled even in the middle, with Lynch scoring 119 and T Murray 290 for A O H. Roche 109 and Willis 279 led the losing side as the match stayed in doubt until late final-game heroics.
Maynard’s local five rolled past St John’s Literary Institute at Institute Hall Cambridge by 30 to 15. Jimmie Healy starred, Amiott and Kelley stood out on defense and offense, while Kel ley and Finn contributed despite injuries and rough play. Attendance reached 950 as fans noted rough edges and praised Cambridge’s late surge from the local squad.
Maynard earned its third straight win by beating Lawrence M A A 63 to 38 at Cooperative hall. McIntosh Punch and Kelles sparked Maynard on offense while Amiott Walker and Kelley led scoring for Maynard. McIntosh Wilson and Smith starred for Lawrence. Referee Ledgard. Time three 15 minute periods. Attendance 300.
At a Monday evening meeting at the alleys a five team bowling league was organized. The Bene Mets So Acton Holy Name club and teams from Div 44 A O and Aesabet aerie F OK compete in a five week schedule. The league combines veteran bowlers with younger players to create a balanced and potentially exciting race.
William O Leary led an automobile party to Milford Saturday evening to see the Milford Marlboro basketball game in the triangular series with Worcester. The party included Edward Archer Frank Archer Peter Shultz Joseph Martin Fred Wilder William Sweeney and John Manning.
The local five meet the strong Co. D team at Cooperative Hall next Tuesday evening. The military boys won two weeks ago in Fitchburg and aim to even the series when they clash next week. A noted team is expected for fans. The following Tuesday either Shawmut five or the White Bears of Boston will play here.
Writers note growing interest in a basketball league mirroring the five club bowling format. With four solid teams already and two more possible, the plan envisions three games weekly to start.
The Maynard five have displayed class this week with strong wins by Lowell and the Cambridge Literary Institute team. Manager James J. Ledgara organized first class teams, praised in Boston papers as likely favorites in both cities. I Murray topped alleys weekly with a 124 string.
A O H defeated the Eagles in straight games at the alleys Friday evening by 98 pins. The F O team features seasoned bowlers returning to action, likely to form one of the league’s strongest squads. Jacky King rolled 303 and T Murray 108 for the victors, while Chidley led the Eagles with 207 over three strings and 114 in a single.
Maynard Checker Club members traveled to Clinton Sunday and defeated the Clinton team by a comfortable margin. Maynard posted 17 wins 6 losses and 5 draws while Waterhouse had four wins, Rainville three wins and one draw.
The team Lent Brothers, consisting of D Lent C Lent Gallagher and Sinit, will play a Saturday night game after accepting a challenge.
Watertown high defeated Maynard high 34 to 17 in the Watertown gym Tuesday night. Drake and Barriard led the scoring for Watertown with key plays throughout the game.
Watertown and Morgan staged a tight matchup with Maynard Benedicts hitting key threes. The game featured players O Halloran Ripley Barnard Berkenshaw Drake McManus Waddle and Coughlin for Watertown and Pachman Howe Morgan McManus for Morgan. Final score details reflected a high scoring contest with Drake and Morgan each accumulating five baskets and multiple fouls driving the action.
Holy Name club edged the Eagles by 13 pins in a Monday night league opener at the alleys. New scoring rewards per game and string totals, Holy Name earning three points to one as pinfall reached 1293 for Holy Name and 1280 for the Eagles. Tuesday evening the A. O. H. team defeated the...
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