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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
18
Concord-St Sebastian's won its ninth straight of the season with a 41-25 win over Middlesex School in last Wednesday's opening basketball game. High scorer details were not fully readable. The teams schedule a rematch next Saturday to decide the series.
In Lexington last Wednesday the Hi-Hos beat the Sparklers 3-1 in Ladies Ten-Pin Bowling Club play. Margaret Burke of the Ko-Ketts led with a 304 high triple and 120 high single while team totals show Hi-Hos 1188 and Sparklers 1177.
Concord High edged Natick High 39 38 at the State Armory in Natick last Wednesday. Concord won six of nine events despite slow track times and missing Mike Chase and Eddie Alexander. Key results include J Finan in the mile, Dick Finan in the 600, Moszka in the 1000, and the 40 yard dash won by N Piers. The 1 000 and relay margins featured tight finishes with Concord prevailing.
Nashville Michigan residents press on with plans for a new school athletic field despite high construction costs and limited funds. Townspeople organized efforts to fund and save the project, signaling community resolve.
A brief Newton Kansas public notice asserts the city is a safe place to live and notes the last traffic fatality on a street occurred in 1946.
Top scorer Margaret Burke posts 304 in a triple for Ko-Ketts as the Lids League lists leading averages. The record shows Burke 86.9, Dot Tie Martin 86.4, Hi-Ho's Edith McGrath 84.4, and Ko-Ketts players among the top totals. Gertrude Dee and Alice Algeo each notch 110 in singles. Burke also tops triples with 304.
Concord High School coach Bernice Megin joined Sangareay as guest speakers at Sacred Heart Holy Name sports night in Waltham last Monday. Other notable attendees included Braves scout Harold Enough and star bowler Eail Chiminello.
Gls Zirkle and teammates led by Dillingham and Donaghy score for Winchester while Antonangeli and Pitano anchor Concord as both teams exchange leads. Final score line shows Concord edging Winchester 43 to 38 after steady scoring across four quarters.
The Musketaquid Sports men's Club plans its annual meeting next Thursday night January 27 at 6 30 with supper and a program at Howard Johnsons. President Hap Priest will preside as new officers are elected and annual reports presented. The entertainment program will be announced.
Concord-Robert Finan who earned a football letter for the undefeated 1947 Concord High School team will be assigned overseas. He also lettered in track and lives on Belknap Street.
Concord High School athletes eye the Northeastern meet at Boston Garden this Saturday then defend their state Class D title on February 5. Ray Maher, a promising track entrant and nephew of “Nipper” Maher, leads a strong local crew. senior Dick Finan shines in track under Coach Skip O’Connor. Local readers also note Margaret Burke’s season high in the Ladies League and the Boston Poultry Show attention at Mechanics Building.
Jack Pierce tallied 12 points and Dick Finnali contributed strong inside play as Concord High beat Reading 36 to 32 at the State Armory. Pete Antonangeli added seven points helping the team overcome a 23 to 24 halftime deficit by closing with 13 points in the final period.
Fragmentary notes show Concord High sports events with mentions of squash and basketball at Middlesex School. Entries reference times around 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. including names like Howard Johns, with unclear dates and outcomes.
Concord High School girls basketball squad won their fifth game in six starts by routing Weston High 15 to 7 at Weston. Concord junior varsity also prevailed 17 to 12 over Weston JV.
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