Pace Twelve Boys Win Lopsided Meet Dominated by Francis
In a January 7 meet, high jumper Ron Santos and Dick Francis led the pace for Revere as Francis won the dash and top-scored with 10.25 points. Concord tied for several events and defeated hosts. Jack Duncan fell, enabling Billy Creighton to win a hurdle. Alden and Ridout posted solid times in distance events while Duggan dominated the shot put. Concord’s relay team (Francis Duncan Alden Viscariello) won in 2:11.9.
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Milton
Cambridge Latin
Malden
Catholic
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Concord Yang Malden
Pam
Concord
O'Connor
Bob Hemingway
Tad
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Hemingway
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Ate
Hughes
Boynton
Harris Ao
Pizzie
Achello
Mae Run
Ald Pon Santos
McGrath
Ith
Francis
Duncan
Alden
Viscariello
Bedford Lassies Clash With Lincoln-Sudbury Friday
Bedford high and Lincoln-Sudbury girls basketball due Friday at Bedford. Boys schedule tight with Lincoln-Sudbury then road games at Acton and Wayland as week advances into January.
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Iipls
Tae
Lincoln-Sudsbury
Acton
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Lincolntry
Wayland
Acten Béxbo
Walker ChemCo in Denver Ties to Doak Walker
Doak Walker, famed SMU star and Lions veteran, owns Walker ChemCo of Denver, an offshoot linked to the missile program that specializes in chemical cleaners for missile parts.
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Denver
UPI
Doak Walker
Detroit Lions
Walker Chemich Co
Notre Dame backs, linemen key comeback in Seven Mules era
South Bend report notes the famed Four Horsemen backfield failed to achieve hero status as Notre Dame relied on an overlooked line nicknamed the Seven Mules. Linemen Chuck Collins Rip Miller Noble Kizer Adam Walsh John Weibel Joe Bach and Ed Hunt starred in supporting runs and blocking roles.
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South Bend
Ind
Rams Guard Putnam Wears Face Guard Frequently
Duane Putnam, Siemens Rams offensive guard, often wears a face guard during games to protect his eyes when facing mesialines and halfbacks. The precaution aims to shield him from potential eye injuries in tough matchups.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Duane Putnam
Siemens Rams
Red Grange Faces Toughest Opponent in Chicago
Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost, is described as facing his toughest foe yet in Chicago. The article notes Grange's fame and endurance as he battles a formidable adversary, highlighting his enduring status in football lore.
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Red's
Chicago
UPI
Red Grange
Ghost
Rae
Suse
Champ Golf At Concord For First Time
The 1960 championship event of the Association of Massachusetts will be played at Concord Country Club in June 2026. Concord hosts the event for the first time, with a course noted for its pristine conditions and challenging holes including tough par fours and potential birdie opportunities.
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Concord
Stags Schedule Packed With Key Road and Home Games
Maynard reports action for the Stags over the next weeks with a slate of games. Games include today at Bedford AFB at 8 p.m. January 10 at Hudson 3 p.m. January 15 at Massachusetts Correctional Institute West Concord 6 30 p.m. January 17 Greendale YMCA home 3 p.m.
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Stags
Bedford Afb
Hudson
Massachusetts Correctional Institute
West Concord
Greendale Y. M. C
Concord Vic Track Star Faces Knee Surgery Loss of Indoor Season
Rizaitano, a Concord-Vic high school track team member, had knee cartilage removal surgery at Emerson Hospital last week and is recovering at home on Lexington Road. He is expected to miss the entire indoor season.
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Concord
Vic. Rizaitano
Emerson Hospital
Lexington Road
Theater boxing hook closes in on major 1981 Savold fight
New York report notes a small rollout for the Joe Savold boxing bout, with eight theaters across six cities connected to the broadcast. The event marks a rare major scale effort in theater television coverage.
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ACORN
New York
UPI
Shoeless Joe's rookie year and batting near title
Cleve lands Shoeless Joe Jackson batted .408 as a rookie with the Indians in 1911 but lost the American League batting crown when Ty Cobb of Detroit Tigers topped him with a .420 average.
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Joe
Cleveland Indians
Ty Ope
Detroit Tigers
First Modern Olympics Held In Athens 1896
Fragmentary report notes Athens hosted the first modern Games in 1896 with track and field events. A later line mentions a 1924 staging in France, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Athens
Greece
UPI
France
Garnds Tie York QIPS Billy Tal and Two
Garnds battle York QIPS Billy Tal ends in a close contest with two other competitors. The report highlights a sharp finish and key plays shaping the outcome.
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Billy Tal
Hefferle To Make At B. C. Dinner
Boston College Varsity Club dinner set for Sunday January 10 at Lyons Hall on the college campus. Register of Probate John V will be toastmaster and present new BC Coach Ernest E Hefferle for his first public appearance in this area. Dinner honors the 1959 football squad with the Varsity Club award to be announced.
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Boston
Boston College
Lyons Hall
Ee College
Middlesex
Coun‘Register of Probate
John V
Ernest E. Hefferle
Concord Citizens Committee to Meet January 11
The Concord Citizens Committee Inc. will hold its annual meeting Monday January 11 at 8 p.m. in the Town House. Directors and members should attend to elect officers and plan the spring testimonial for Concord High athletes. Decals sales continue through committee members or Atty. John J. Gheehan. President Rudolph W. Currier to preside.
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Concord
Concord Citizens Committee Inc
Concord High
Atty
John J. Gheehan
Rudolph W. Currier
Tamworth sled race sees Grant second and Lombard third
Mrs Grant placed second in the handicap sled dog race held at Tamworth New Hampshire sponsored by the New England Sled Dog Club. Dr Charles Belford of Deerfield won the 13.6 mile course in 1 03 with Keith Briar of Center Harbor second in 1 04 30 and Dr Roland Lombard of Wayland third in 1 04 33. Rain affected the races and next week's events move to Mansville New York.
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Lyle L. Grant
Bedford Road
Tamworth
N. H
New England Sled Dog . Club
Eugene
Turner Center
Charles Belford
Deerfield
Keith Briar
Center Harbor
Roland Lombard
Wayland
Mansville
N. Y
Chicago API a home typewriter desk by John J. Keal
A mid century desk designed by John J. Keal for Salem shows a lacquered finish and pastel accents. The article highlights the modern profile with center sections and clean lines.
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Chicago
John J. Keal
prows-Salaaem
Adele Poirier Lifts A B Cagers In 37 29 Win
Acton. The girls varsity basketball team defeated Chelmsford 37 29. The Colonials opened strong, leading 12 2 after the first period. Judy Putnam and Adele Poirier tied for high scoring with 16 each, while Leta Hermes added 12 for Acton, with Janice Fullenton contributing nine points.
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Chelmsford
Mary Pigeon
Colonial
Adele Poiri‘er
Leta ‘Hermes
Janice Fullenton
Chelmsford J. Vs
Colonials
J. V
Judy Putnam
Brenda Duren
Carolyn Brown
Acton - Roxborough
Acton Roxborough Girls Team Schedule Highlighted
Acton Roxborough girls basketball faces Ashland on Jan 8 and Bedford on Jan 12. They travel to Hatiston on Jan 19 and Groton on Jan 22.
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Acton
Acton-Roxborough
Ashland
Bedford
Hattiston
Groton
Hopping After Dark Delays Increase in New York
A UPD report notes growing delays in New York as people cite safety concerns and reduced morning transit reliability. The analysis highlights rising nighttime hop counts and slower travel times across key borough routes.
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York
Maynard Hosts Northbridge In Key Conference Tilt
Maynard High School meets Northbridge in Memorial Gym Friday in a Central Massachusetts Conference showdown. Led by Captain Bill Duggan and guard crew including Brenn DeRosa Mullin Hatch, the locals seek a top spot as they also prepare for a Tuesday tilt at Shrewsbury following a win over Milford.
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Bill Formosi
Massachusetts
Bill Duggan
Bob Brenn
Doug DeRosa
Leo Mullin
Harry Hatch
Stefanowicz
Prescott
Bain
Shrewsbury
Colonials
Milford
Notable older pros feature in scattered notes
A collection of sports notes highlights Jock Hutchinson a Glenview pro for four decades, Johnny, a famed short game consultant in Skokie, Garden State Stakes yearling price details in Camden and Paul McGuire a Crystal River golf pro with Wichita University ties, plus Sebring reporting on the 500 Miles of Monza milestone.
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UPI
Paul McGuire
Paradise Country Club
Teckie
Wichita University
Sebring
Fle
Monza
Boston Celtics Tie Historic Pro Basketball Scoring Peak
A record game occurred in February when the Boston Celtics faced the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the highest scoring effort in professional basketball to date.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
Lis Lakers
Concord High Rifleists Working Hard
Concord High School rifle team enters sixth year at the State Armory with 40 members including 27 veterans and 23 newcomers. Meetings twice weekly. seniors Dave Hansen Roy Temple and Peter Delaney earned NRA expert rifleman award. others advance through steps toward expert status. alumni play on college teams.
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Concord
Concord High School
Dave Hansen
Roy Temple
Peter Delaney
National Rifle Association
Don Soderman
Steve Winter
Fraser Sinclair
Jonathan Brooks
Alfred Baptiste, Jr
Susenn Goodspeed
Northeastern
Regionals To Play Bedford Tuesday
Acton Athletes face Bedford Tuesday as part of a flurry of Dual County League games. Coach Dan Boylen leads the regional cagers with upcoming ties against Ashland Friday here at 7 pm and Lincoln Sudbury Friday Jan 22.
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Fages
Dan Boylen
Ashland
Bedford
Lynnfield
Holliston
Lincoln
Sudbury
Hall of Fame Adds Two American Greats at NYU Campus
Two notable figures were added to the Hall of Fame at New York University over recent decades. The College of Electors voted in 1950 to place a bust of Woodrow Wilson in the open-air colonnade, and in 1965 Wright, co inventor of a key device, was enshrined. New nominations will be voted on in 1960.
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New York
New York University
College of Electors
Woodrow Wilson
Age ‘Wright
Evans Garners 24 As Te Wins 1st League Game
Reading-Scoring 33 points in the first half, the ping a fourth period drive of 16 after a dismal third Concord High won its first Middlesex League game, nay night, here, 54-47. The win gave Concord an avc ord of three wins, three losses.
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Ping
Concord High
Concord
Brad Evans
Poin
Bernie Megin
Olson
Darby
Concord High Jayvees
Ncord
D'skin
Dawe
Megin
Berlied
Manchuso
Rg Taylor
Caprice
Mattison
Douglas
Ae F. T Danby
Horton
Taylor
Lay
Olsen
Sailor
Acore
AB Girls Triumph Over Billerica 43 to 35 in Akron Contest
Akron Varsity girls beat Billerica 43 35 with Adelle Poirier leading 21 points and Leta Hermes 14. Billerica’s K Mahoney and J Callahan scored 12 and 11. Key defensive effort by Evelyn Sawyer Carolyn Brown and Joan Hangen described as nearly impregnable. Colonial JVs won 31 18 with Judy Putnam scoring 10.
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Akron
Billerca
Adelle Poirier
Leta Hermes
Billerica
K. Mahoney
J. Callahan
Portes
Catherine Dugan
Verrier Wilson
Joan Nton
Judy Bomtsen
Colonial J.v.’S
Judy Putnam
Evelyn Sawyer
Carolyn ‘Brown
Joan Hangen
Concord Junior High Opens Basketball Season at Home
Concord Junior High hosts Hudson this afternoon to start the season. Friday afternoon the high school girls play Maynard in their season opener.
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Concord
Concord Junior High
Hudson
Maynard
Acton-Junior High Boys Basketball Opens Season
Acton-Junior High’s King announces team members and managers for the season. The squad, listed with multiple players including Armstrong and Flint, opens with a non-league game at Sudbury before a league engage Friday at home.
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Acton
King
Theing
Richard “Armstrong
Beddoe
Stanley Brophen Cornwall
Edward David Flint
Hartwell
League Not Concord Stoneham. Midd League Rise With Friday Match
Ponders upset Lexington in the opener then beat defending champ Wine 64 58. Lexington defeated Concord 65 43. Standings incomplete. top scorers in single game include Freeman Winch Evans Concord Jones Lexi Horton Reading Wakefield each with 23 or more.
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Concord
Stoneham
Ponders
Lexington
Wine
Ment
Conco
Melrose
Freeman
Winch
Evans
Han
Jones
Lexi Horton
Reading
Wakefield
Evans and re Leading Scor Concord High Hoops
Concord High player Evans leads scoring across six games with 83 points for the team. Lucid team totals show Concord with 320 points while winning three and losing three in that span. Teammates Bernie Megin Bill Baker and Bob Baker contribute in double digits.
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Concord
Brad Evans
Concord High
Tom
Bernie Megin
Bill
Bob Baker
Two Home Games Loom For Local C Ss
Two Concord High teams face their Middlesex rivals this week with Stoneham visiting Friday and Wakefield on Tuesday afternoon. A Friday January 15 trek to Lexington could decide the title race as the season heats up.
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Wakefield
Lexin
Lexington
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