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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1959
Page
11
Concord handed Elrose a 47 39 loss as Palies School led 29 24 at halftime and 18 point in the third. Creiman and Ithka teamed on rebounds while Bach added baskets and Ad late afternoon in aents pee dna. Jayvees: Concord 44 38 with Tom flied scoring 13.
The piece lists top athletes across sports led by Herb Elliott as track’s outstanding performer. It highlights Rafer Johnson, Jim Brown, Dawkins, Coe, and others earning major year-end honors, plus golf, boxing, tennis, and hockey milestones and records. It notes earnings, championships, and notable comebacks shaping 1958 sports history.
The game report notes Needham defeated the locals in the opening period as Concord led early before fading. Key performers include Funkhouser Baker and Lazer for Needham while the locals struggled to keep pace in the first period.
Intra-Town action centers on Elmwood Kings versus Stretchs in a hard fought matchup. Louden Laundry Grubers collide with Dodds and Cullinanes in the 6:45 p.m. Tuesday slate, with Murphys also noted in the nearby games.
Fragmentary notes describe a New Year’s Eve gathering at Rod and Gun Club with socializing and drinks. Names and exact details are unclear due to text damage but events hint at a communal celebration among members.
Concord high school basketball notes Don Fraser scores 104 in six games to push toward a 383 point season. Enterprise sports notes he averages 17.2 points per game, needing 13 more games at 17.734 per game to break Patt McLaughlin’s 1,001 point three year record. Injury and two weak showings against Melrose and Needham affected his pace.
Leading averages for the first half include Rewime Joe Francis 98.5 Manny Garcia 97.15 Jonfi Toaen fai George Haynes 95.8 and others in Holy Name League. Matches next Wednesday resume the second half at Tutte's Alleys Maynard with Marquetts versus Notre Dame Villanova Holy Cross Boston College Fordham at 8 18 p m.
The Eastern Professional Basketball League has divided members of the defunct Rochester club among the remaining teams after the Rochester franchise folded due to financial losses by backers.
At Lincoln Sudbury Regional, Roy Leonard of Framingham scaled a 59 foot flag pole to repaint it as students watched in awe. The event drew attention from graduates including Miss Virginia Whitney the school nurse, while teachers and visitors observed the precarious climb and the safety measures in place.
Concord travels to Reading on Friday and then plays Winchester and Senet in upcoming league games. The team has won consecutive games, adding to recent momentum as they prepare for the January stretch.
Westford defeated Acton-Boxboro 52 34 as three players scored in double figures. Miss Stpinski led with 22, Coiffi 16, Detisevitch 14 for Westford while Jahice Fullohton had 12 for Acton-Boxboro and Leta Hermes added 25 points in the juveniles.
A Bedford Church of Christ event titled Night of Fun is set for Saturday evening to include dancing, games, and social activities. The gathering will feature members and friends with plans for refreshments and closing activities, led by club organizers and guests.
Fragmented text mentions a date and times with unclear names and places. Contents include numbers like 166 and 4 and 87, but details are unreadable. The visible elements suggest a local schedule or notice but lack actionable information.
The article notes the West course at the club opens with two halves of par 35 each totaling 70. The layout includes a notable par for the front and back nine. Members expect a challenging round with new features and a measured layout.
Concord and Thoreaucourt standout Dave Bouchard, a Brandeis University three sport co captain, was chosen from fifty four nominees for WNAC TV’s Good Sportsman Trophy. The senior, a former Concord High star who played football baseball and basketball, was recognized for aiding teammate Rees Walker to become quarterback after an injury early in the season. He is married to Beverly Hayes and has a young son.
Maynard High rushes into the Midland League schedule hosting Clinton on Tuesday at 8 PM. Coach Formosi aims to sharpen shooting and teamwork after a troubled earlier stretch and hopes vacation drills restore the eye for baskets. Clinton, led by captain Dick Loz, brings a veteran lineup as both teams seek league momentum.
Mrs. Grant placed 12th in the race at Stoddard New Hampshire over the weekend.
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