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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
18
The Midland League announces its boys basketball schedule with date and matchups from January 7 to February 19. Key games feature Clinton, Marlboro, Hudson, Milford, Maynard, Franklin, and addresses at Clinton.
Lexington held a five point lead most of the Middlesex league match to secure its second win over Concord. Nottebaert Kinre Blume led Lexington scoring while MecLoughlin Wheeler topped Concord. Jayvees fell 33-29 as Witherell scored 11 for Concord.
The Acton Bowling League lists its weekly members of The 309 Club led by Dick Gallant of Acton. Other named members include Bab Ballard Jr of Acton Bayden Maynard Chernak and Maynard Bavey, with several additional Acton and Maynard participants noted in the group.
Residents of Maynard may take a police exam on January 30 1954 offering job security and home study options. Call 86-4518 or write to IVIL for details.
The Rhode Island Racing Commission allotted Lincoln Downs 74 racing days across two meets in 1954 and Narragansett Park 54 days in two meets. Lincoln Downs runs March 19 to April 17 and August 31 to September 23. Narragansett's first meet begins August 2 and runs through August 30 with the season continuing into October.
Bruins captain Milt Schmidt adds to a long list of souvenirs by breaking two all time team scoring records this season. He netted his 595th point on December 25 against Chicago and surpassed Bill Cowley for regular season assists later that month. Schmidt now eyes Cowley’s career assist mark and Dit Clapper’s goal record as he nears 228 goals with 221 already.
Carlisle Indians fall 72 to 42 to Concord Falcons in the return at Hunt Gym Concord. The bill listed a second doubleheader contest with Maynard C.Y.O. and coach Charlie Sullivan. Also notes Jimmy Nicholes a one armed golfer from Mongon Maas and top handicap pro golfer, a Spalding consultant, keeps under 70.
Marlboro High School girls basketball starts a ten game schedule on January 19 with Maynard and features a rebuilding Powder Puffs squad led by coach Annabel MacLeod. The Midland League includes Maynard Milford and Hudson with home and away dates across league play through February 4 and non league games against Shrewsbury and Leominster.
Jolters push into first in the Mill Dam Bowling league by edging Ramblers by one point. Standings show Jolters 41 wins 19 losses ahead of Ramblers 40 20, with others listed and high averages led by Hap Hanson and Jey Dee.
Concord Recreation Committee holds a regular meeting this evening in the Town House courtroom under chairman Roger C. Fenn. Local members plan to attend the Eastern Massachusetts Recreation Association event and committee discussions.
Novick known as Mr Basketball scored 42 points for the Indians in a 62 52 win at Lowell over the Carlisle C MAC lineup with five men. The Indians plan a return game next Sunday at Marlboro and a game the following Sunday in Pepperell.
Robert E. Kelley takes the Concord police helm following his late predecessor William G. Ryan. A former Concord High track and football athlete and Newton Y runner known as Gene Kelley, he earned Enterprise Hall of Fame honors in football and track.
John Doc Flaherty former local semi pro ballplayer and American League umpire spoke at the Holy Name Society of St Elizabeth of Hungary Church in West Acton. He shared experiences from his career while Rev Daniel Riordan and President Jacob Janerico attended the session Monday evening.
In a series of matches, Cushmans lose four to Condon Rod & Gun win. Reformatory beats Fentons 4-1. Rod & Gun takes Sunoco 3-2. Post Office defeats Commonwealth Avenue 4-1. Condon’s team, Palmers, and Local groups post notable individual scores with Fitzpatrick and Beaudoin reaching 300s in a crowded bowling card.
Clyde Lovellette, a 6'9" rookie from Phillips Oilers, energizes the Minneapolis Lakers as top scorer Big 7 star with 1,979 career college points. Coach Kundla, Mikan, Pollard, and Mikkelson bolster a title hopeful squad amid rival fears from New York and Fort Wayne.
Gardner Walker was elected president of the Nashoba Sportsmen's Club at the annual meeting. Kenneth E. Jewell previously presided. Other officers include Robert Stow as vice president and Walter Stevenson as recording secretary. A wild hare hunt is planned for March 14. Delegates to the league are Wesley P. Wilmot and Jewell with alternates Orma Laffin and Walter Ballard Sr.
Marlboro High School opened Midland League play with Maynard edging Marlboro 46 43 on a late game field goal by Dave Troppa and a clutch free throw. Marlboro Jayvees defeated Maynard Jayvees 34 31 in the same night.
Marlboro 46 Maynard 43 as Torppa and NaMe Way spark late rally. Maynard led 43 43 before Torppa delivered a decisive one handed shot from outside. Jayvees beat Marlboro 34 21 in a separate opener with Ryan scoring 12.
Dee leads Jokers with 311 and 118 games to lift the Jokers to keep their lead atop the Mill Dam League standings as Ramblers take four points from K of Jrs. Other results: Tudys 2-2 Hustlers. Andy Boy 40 over Lincoln. K of Srs. three from Priests. Dee 311 tops night. Jokers total 1441. Anchors 1897. Hustlers 125?2.
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