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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
7
Concord defeated Stoneham High 62 55 after trailing 12 6 in the opening period. Dukie Stefanelli led Concord with 10 points, Normie Dee added 8, while Stoneham was held to 4 in the final period as Concord pulled away.
In a Friday calling game at McCarry's Alleys Hudson St Luke's Men's club defeated St George's church Maynard 8 to 0. The match ended with a decisive scoreline as Maynard dominated the lanes in a one sided win.
Friday features Concord High vs Winston High in Middlesex League at Winchester 7 30. Saturday lists Concord and Noble Pe hockey at Dedham. Tuesday shows Nord High vs Bel It in Middlesex League Hunt Gym at 3 pm. Wednesday Middlesex School faces Belmont in hockey at Belmont. Continuous notes show multiple high school games and matches across Lexington Concord and surrounding towns.
Concord hosts the Musketquid Club annual supper next Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Colonial Room. Howard Kelley will preside as reports from officers are given and an entertainment program will be presented.
Concord High School trailed 23-3 at halftime but surged in the second half to defeat Melrose 44-26 on Tuesday with Ralph Loveys scoring 17 points and Jack Winde adding 12. Dukie Stefanelli contributed eight for Concord. Melrose led in the early minutes.
Melrose, in only its third year of league play, appears the team to beat in the Middlesex loop. By Tuesday Melrose stood 3–0 while Lexington, last year’s champion, was 1–2. This week Melrose visits Lexington and Belmont, former champion, in what could be the acid test as leaders clash. Standings are shown excluding Tuesday’s results.
The former New York University middle distance standout may appear at the coming Prout games, slated to resume at the Boston Garden on Saturday January 25.
The Riverside Rod and Gun Club received certificates of merit from James F Power director of the division of fisheries and game for achievement in cooperative trout and pheasant liberation. The program operates in cooperation with the state division affiliated with the department of conservation as announced by Ed Bissonsette secretary.
Our Lady's CYO opened the season with a 39 37 loss to Boston College Veterans in a tight game at Hunt Gym. O'Brien led BC with 16 points while Jack Wallace topped West Concord scorers with 20 points. The junior squad defeated St. Mary's Juniors 18 12 in the preliminary.
Harwood Victor of Concord wins pole vault at Soldier's Field Cambridge leaping 12 feet eight inches. A former Concord High athlete and Navy veteran he plans to compete in upcoming indoor meets in Boston and New York.
Maynard's Rod and Gun Club presents the second annual Sportsman's Show in the high school auditorium on February 27 28 and March 1. The event features contests exhibitions and entertainment to promote sport interests. The town also notes the Inter-Town Bowling League thriving with regional support and plans to vote on Alumni Field stands at the March school meeting.
Concord sportsmen urge winter feeding for pheasants amid ice and snow. Members seek supporters and contact President Elmer D. Rankin or Secretary Angelo V. Bartolomeo for aid.
Peggy Melnnis led the Ladies Ten Pin Bowling League in Lexington last Wednesday evening with a 267, the high triple for the night. Nancy Burke and Fran D Agata each posted 254 while Alice Algeo added 248. Peggy and Nancy tied for the top single. Alleycats won three points from the Cubs and Topnotchers swept four from the Gophers in team play.
Lowell High settles coaching issues with Lowell native Ray Riddick taking over after Bernié Megin declined. The piece notes past frequent coaching changes in Lowell and discusses an upcoming game against Lexington at the Armory with potential crowd turnout. It also calls for a formal hockey and skating schedule at Emerson Playground to manage youth activities.
The first cross country telephone connection linked New York and San Francisco in 1915 marking a milestone in long distance communication. The event showcased early telephony advances and connected major urban centers across the United States.
A reader answer list covers Babe Ruth associations four clubs Red Sox Yankees Braves Dodgers. Jim Maloney not champion just a leading contender in his era. Night baseball began 1883 trial with Lynn success in 1923. Hot corner is third base. Boxing rounds three minutes with one minute break. Five strenuous sports water polo handball basketball football tennis. Lobster blood is white. Sucker fish has about 350 bones. Zone in grid game four 15 minute periods. Ed Head of Brooklyn Dodgers referenced.
Five Concord reformatories and clubs are slated for next Monday at Lexing ton Bowling Alley at seven. Reformatory faces Depot while Lincoln faces All Stars and K of C meets Clippers. Dairy plays Concord Oil and Postoffice faces the Depot contest impacts first division standings.
Acton High School basketball team defeats Chelmsford 24-7 and Wilmington 25-7. Deputy Grand Knight Martin J. Diskin and Coach Robert Dolan oversee the Knights basketball program in Concord. Henry Mekkelesen wins three knockouts in Golden Gloves bouts to reach quarter finals.
Five years past St. Bernard's CYO defeated Reformatory All Stars 44 to 37 with ex captain Buddy Rodgers scoring 19 points. St. Michael's of Hudson also lost to CYO as Coach Fred Flannery received a farewell gift from Fr. Mulcahy before service. Patrolman John T. Foster posted a high score in a police shoot with 278 of 300.
Middlesex League standings show Concord-Ralph Loveys leading with 28 17 and 26 point games as of Tuesday. Jack Blanchard Winchester is second with 50 points. Lexington’s Tom Maloney 36. Dukie Stefanelli Concord 32. other top scorers include Fitzgerald Reading 44 Cain Belmont 31 Robertson Reading 35 Packard Lexington 35 Oliver Winchester 35 LeFavour Wakefield 35 Stefanelli Concord 32 Windle Melrose 23 Rotunda Stoneham 22 Wynott Belmont.
Middlesex School drops its opener 4-3 to Governor Drummer Academy at South Byfield. Riley Gilbert scores twice with an assist. Malcolm Richards adds a third period goal. Governor Drummer improves to 1-0 behind a balanced attack led by Eames McCusker Hall and Sutton.
Maynard led by W iluk with 22 and Bain 10, as the Maynard team defeated Acton 49 to 25 in Acton gym. Hanson led Acton with 14 points and 8 rebounds as Milford and Maynard juniors also played before a local crowd.
Concord coach John J. Watson led a long practice at Emerson Playground rink last Saturday morning as he prepares to announce a schedule once the team exists.
Johnstown report indicates drug stores and soda fountains are declining, per John Deans president of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association. State-wide trends show fewer soda fountains amid shifting retail habits and regulatory pressures.
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