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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

14

Brooks edged by Brooks School of Andover in private league

Middlesex School at Concord demonstrates a late rally but falls 30 28 to Brooks School of Andover as De Spoelberch nets the winning basket after Murphy and Thompson tie the game in the final moments. Green is sidelined with a hand injury suffered the day before.

Concord Middlesex as_ Brooks School of Andover Murphy Thompson de Spoelberch Bobby Green

Tracksters end Met League run versus Revere

The Concord track team closes its Met League season facing Revere High at the East Newton Street Armory in Boston. North Quincy needs only a win over winless Malden Catholic to clinch the league title.

Concord Revere High East Newton Street Armory

Middlesex Trails Belmont Hill Six In Private Loop

Belmont High School remained unbeaten after beating Middlesex by one point in a private school hockey league game at the Boston Arena. Standings exclude this week’s games.

Middlesex Belmont Hill Concord Belmont High School Boston

Watson Seizes Middlesex League Scoring Lead

Concord-Capt. Dick Watson of Belmont scored 18 against Concord and 19 vs Washington last week to reclaim the league scoring lead with 180 points. Dick Jones of Melrose and Shea of Wakefield follow with 100 and 97 points respectively.

Concord Dick Watson Belmont Ainst Concord Gton Dick Jones Mel George Shea Wakefield Ralph Reading

Jettes Hold To Deadlock In Bowling Round

Concord league notes show the Jettes and Strikettes tie 2-2 as Gert Dee posts a 284 triple and Dottie Martin records a 230 in a 1230 to 1235 team total. Rockettes blank the Atomettes 4-0 with strong scores led by Har prove 251 and Burke 248.

Concord Rockettes Fran Kilmartin Marge Dee Peggy McGuinness Alice Harprove Margaret Burke Atomettes Edie McGrath Eva Dee Helen Hatch Mary Connell Nancy Burke Jettes Gert Dee Margaret Algeo Roberta Pellandini Margaret Nickerson

Middlesex and Noble Sextet Play to 3 3 Tie in Private School Hockey

Middlesex School and Noble and Greenough battled to a 3 3 tie at the Boston Arena after a see saw contest. Horween sparked Middlesex with two long drives including a late lead, while Cook tied the game with a Stimpson assist in the final period. Belmont Hill defeated Gov Dummer and Milton beat Brooks in other league action.

Concord Noble & Greenough Boston Arena Belmont Hill Gov. Dummer Milton Brooks Middlesex Fred Horween Husky Robin Cracknell Cook Stimpson Rogerson Romaine Mansur Horween Taylor Wells Pratt Amory Buehler Nobles Craig Porter Bliss Almy Cracknell McCabe Horton Hor

Shirley School Beats Hale High 47 to 22

The Shirley Industrial school basketball team defeated Hale High of Stow by 47 to 22 Friday night.

Shirley School Hale High Stow Shirley Industrial School

Sportsmen Show to Spotlight Ted Williams and Stars

The New England Sportsmen's Show runs February 4–12 in Mechanics Building. Ted Williams demonstrates fly casting twice daily, Shirley May France aims to swim the Channel before 18, and the Fitzsimmons sisters plus Sharkey the Human Seal perform. Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts join New York in exhibits with logs, canoes, hunting gear, and an Indian Village. Governors from New England are expected to attend.

New England Mechanics Building Ted Williams Shirley May France Fitzsimmons Jean Joy Sharkey Seal Campbell-Fairbanks Red Sox Grand Hall of Mechanics Ted Babe Didrikson -Zaharias Jack Sharkey Shirley Mayrance Somerset Massachusetts Mechanics Shirley Joy Fitzsimmons Bob North Woods New York Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts

Concord Recreation Commission Holds Routine Meeting

A regular Concord Recreation Commission meeting was held Wednesday night in the town house court room with Chairman Roger C. Fenn presiding. Officials discussed the commission's program tied to the Harvey Wheeler School PTA event held the previous night.

Concord Concord Recreation Commission Roger C. Fenn

Local Pros Ready for Southern Camps Amid Season Hopes

Concord civic sportsmen list includes Fred Wasiluk Chisox property catcher from Maynard Kenny Hampson Acton a pitcher due to join the A s and Jimmy Cullinane infielder ex high school captain at Concord who managed Gloversville NY last year Onslow to lead Pale Hose to camp strength including veteran Phil Masi Broadcasted by Jack Onslow and others with Middlesex and Nashoba Valley leagues notes also mention March 10 11 12 Concord Rod Gun show at State Armory and local basketball talent from Acton Maynard and Concord with prep and private school teams in action

Concord Fred Wasiluk Chisox Property Maynard Kenny Hampson Acton Vitcher A’s Jimmy Cullinane Aeton Jack Onslow Jack Boston Chapter of Baseball Writers Bill Lah Bill Artie Gore Ump Concord Rod & Gun State Armory Onslow Chicago Phil Masi Boston Garden Jack Wallace Walt Loomer Wasiluk Pinky Tomy Joe Sweeney Bedford Concord ‘High Varsity Hoonsters Ken Creighton Pierce Charlie Sawyer Jimmy McKenna Jack King Georgie Moreau Bill Gower Leo McKenna Tom Weidner Bob Gaylor Buddy’ Prendergast

Babe Ruth Named Greatest Baseball Player

The photo features Babe Ruth, known as the Sultan of Swat, in his New York Yankees years. He is voted the greatest baseball player of the past 50 years and likely to be regarded as the greatest of all time in history.

Swat Babe Ruth New York Yankees Babe George ‘Herman Ruth

Ice Follies of 1950 Opens at Boston Garden February 14

The Ice Follies return to Boston Garden February 14 through February 26 featuring the Shipstads and Johnson show in its 14th annual edition. Star lineup includes Mae Ross Hazel Franklin Frick and Frack Monica Moran Phyllis Harris Legg Marilyn Ruth Take and more with newcomers the LeDuc Brothers Ed Dunigan and Virginia Morrison.

Boston Garden Shipstads and Johnson Mae Ross Hazel Franklin Frick and Frack Monica Moran Phyllis and Harris Legg Marilyn Ruth Take Les Hamilton Scotwold Twins Dick Rasmussel Bill Cameron Betty Scehalow Warena Morris Olei‘Ericsen LeDuc Brothers Ed Dunigan Virginia Morrison

McNally Invited To NWAC Meet

Concord high school alum McNally now a Boston College senior earned an invitation to the NWAC meet. He ran in the 45 yard dash at the Boston Garden night meet, finishing third in his trial heat behind Mitchel and Sevier. coach plans to take him to New York with other selected athletes.

Concord Bill McNally West Concord Concord High School Boston College Boston Garden Mitchel Sevier Der New York Bae Oe Gare

Deer Turn the Tables in Florida Game Sanctuary

Hunters had been thinning the deer population until a new protection area near Lake City is cited. The report notes increased deer safety and a shift in harvest patterns as authorities enforce sanctuary rules.

Lake City Fla

Dense Sports Calendar Highlights Local Games and Classes

A crowded Thursday and Friday schedule lists senior high badminton, multiple basketball games across Concord High, Middlesex teams, and non league matchups at venues like Hunt Gymnasium and Boston Garden. Also noted are track events, squash, bowling leagues, and junior league basketball with numerous 3 p.m. starts.

Hunt Gymnasium Concord High Melrose High Bedford Junior High Bedford Maynard Mexico Maine Boston Garden Hudson Westford Middlesex Stoneham High Stoneham Acton Mill Dam Lexington Stow High Acton High Peter Bulkeley Weston High Maynard High Milord High Milford Middlesex School Harvard Concord Cambridge School Wakefield High

Middlesex Squash Team Wins Fourth In Row Over Groton

Middlesex School squash team blanked Groton School 9-0 in a dominant victory coached by John Dea Brigg s. Capt Brownell and seven other Middlesex players routed their Groton foes with straight set wins, as Middlesex improves to 4 straight wins after a slump and has five matches left, including February 15 against Harvard freshmen seconds.

Concord Middlesex School Groton School Midd John Dea ‘Briggs Harvard Capt. Brownell Nichols Potter Coster Fordyce Wright Milton Ogilby Meier C. Forster Hartley H. Forster Thomas Higginson Rosenthal Hofer

Concord Regist 2nd Straight Win Over Melrose

Concord High hoops beat Melrose 51 37 for their second win over the same opponent this season and snapped an eight game losing streak to Melrose. Leo McKenna suffered a gashed eye but returned after stitches. Billy Gower and Charles Sawyer each scored 15 points to lead Concord. Melrose debutant Jim Crawford managed five points as Dick Jones led Melrose with 13.

Concord Melrose Leo McKenna Billy Gower Charles Sawyer Gower Creightons Sawyer Jack King Jimmy McKenna Jimmy Crawford Dick Jones Concord Forces Varsity

Concord Melrose Basketball Box Score Fragment

A fragmented historical box score shows players Crawford Collins Demaris Bean Jones Seaman Galvin Burt Miller Whitney Mela and totals for Concord and Melrose with quarter scoring reference and referee Basil.

Concord Melrose s—Basil

Locals Lose Again to St. Paul School

The local basketball team fell 54 to 32 at home against St. Paul School of Concord, New Hampshire last Saturday afternoon. It marked Middlesex's eighth defeat in nine games.

Concord Middlesex School St. Paul School New Hampshire Middlesex

Concord-W Wins and Losses Amid Struggling League Standings

Concord-W notes a loss to Belmont on Friday as the team remains near the bottom of the league. Key scorers include Crawford and LeCrese with top points, while Ken Creighton and Jack Pierce are highlighted for late-season push. The club faces remaining games needing strong showings to climb standings.

Concord Doc” Abell Belmont Bel Dickmont Dick Toner Ken Lecres Crawford Watson Middlesex Tawners Areing Leexingtal Jack Pierce Ken Creighton

Augusta Man Notches Record Buck Shot in Mrs Merley’s

In Augusta Maine a man nicknamed Nimrod reportedly shot a single deer buck on Mrs Merleys property. The report notes the hunt occurred nearby with local interest in the unusual marksmanship.

Augusta Merley

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