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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

6

Ramblers over K of C Jr and Anchors top Hubbardville in bowling

Ramblers won all three matches against K of C Jrs with high 328 by Nick Genetti and total 1505. Anchors defeated Hubbardville as Tudys led by ONeill 309 and Genetti 328. Srs matches left K of C 4-0 over Andy Boy. Jokers, Tudys and Anchors posted strong scores.

Ramblers C. Jrs Anchorg Hubbardville C. Srs Andy Boy Jokers Tudys Lincoln Priests Nick Genetti Bill O'Neill Come Bregoli John Hayes Eddie Tetreault Genetti Lennie _Wetherbee J. Hayes H. Smith H. Harmon B. Bartolomeo H. Hanson K. of C K. of C. ‘Drs B. Healy T. Burke J. Coughlin J. Antognoni L. Wetherbee J. Donovan L. McNally E. Finigan D. Carey Dummy L. Venti W. Macone J. Palumbo B. Macone C. Stefanelli J. Dickey A. Macone C. Bregoli T. Pagano D. Bregoli J. Dempsey T. McCarthy B. Mehegan B. O’neill N. Genetti M Ziman C. Denaro B. Nickerson L. Dee, Jr Concord Bud” Harmon Mill Dam Bowling League Anchors Andy Boy Sidway Jokters K. of C. Srs K. of C. Jrs Lincoln Mate Ie BP Ete

New Style Visible 1955 Sportsman Licenses Issued Statewide

The Division of Fisheries and Game unveils a red plastic visible license for 1955, issued at city and town clerk offices. The compact unit carries name and address with a detachable deer tag, must be worn on outer clothing, and aids enforcement and reporting of violators. Licensing sales rose by 17,769 compared with the prior fiscal year.

Division of Fisheries and Game Boston

Milton and Concord Face Met League Track Duel at Boston

Concord coach John Benjamins high school trackmen aim to snap a win drought against Milton high in a Met League meet at Boston. If Al Dougherty can run, Concord’s chances improve after beating Revere and losing to Malden Catholic. Milton is 1-1 with wins over Lynn Classical and a loss to Dedham, the division leader.

Concord John Benjamin Milton High Boston al” Dougherty Revere Malden Catholic Milton Lynn Classical Dedham

Acton Riflers Open Rifle League With Narrow Win

In the first match of the rifle league Acton High School defeated Waltham High 801 to 796. Top scorer Malcolm Langille had 174 points with Russell Nylander, Waine Kangas, John Lyons, and Paul Deane among the top five.

Acton Acton High School Trifle Waltham High School Malcolm Langille Russell Nylander Waine Kangas John Lyons Paul Deane

State Rejects Harness Track in Westboro

Boston The State Racing Commission rejected an Allied Sports Association plan for a pari mutuel harness track at Westboro on the site of the Westboro Auto Stadium and adjacent property. No public hearing will be needed due to the decision.

Boston State Racing Commission Allied Sports Association, Inc Westboro Sports Association Westboro Auto Stadium

Winchester March Toward Middlesex League Hoop Title

Winchester closes in on the Middlesex League basketball title as a key victory or standings shift nears deciding stages. The report notes dramatic reorganizations and restudied tables aimed at boosting efficiency without reducing firepower.

Winchester Middlesex

Holliston Defeats Hale High In League Play

Holliston High School beat Hale High School 80 to 43 in an East Central League game at Holliston. The Hornets opened strong and led throughout the contest.

Holliston Stow Holliston High School Hale High School

Acton Teams Sweep Harvard In Twin Basketball Wins

Acton Acton High School varsity boys defeated Harvard in both first and second teams on January 11. The second team, led by Phil Goldthwaite and Tim Purcell, won 59 to 13 with Goldthwaite scoring 16 and Purcell 12. Dick Harper led Acton with 16 points and co captain Paul Greenough added 12 while Sie man netted 11 for Harvard.

Acton Acton High School Harvard Phil Goldthwaite Tim Purcell Goldthwaite Purcell Dick Harper Paul Greenough Sieman Mary Acton Seer Edgar Anderson Hudson High Greenough Button Harper Boire McCarthy Chastié Ae Purcell Sonst Seses Lang Ry Kimball Wwe Manning Cf A Harvard Furaia Stychynski Hale High Lawyer Hopkins Macomber Coombs V. Vodoklys Kimball H. Erkkinen Herrick Wens Johnson Action Girls O’toole Woodhead Duren Erkkinen Howe Ee O Goldthwaite McCamble Purcell Ewe Ween Manson Reas Eee Ceesion Ereene Harvard Girls Gis Fis Kimball Ey Cregar Sawyer Barron Preves Hazel

Townsend Fires 117 Points to Lead Local Contenders

Townsend scored 117 points to top the local field, with Farrar adding 34 as the nearby competition trailed. The performance highlighted Townsend’s scoring burst in a contested meet among area teams.

Townsend

Hudson Girls Over Hale In Tight Armory Game

At the Hudson Armory on Friday the Hudson High School girls basketball team edged Hale High School of Stow 33 to 2. Hale led after three quarters but was outscored in the final period.

Stow Hudson Armory Hudson High School Hale High School Hale Lassies

Carlson 374 Tops Acton League Bowls

Walter Carlson rolled 374 the season high as Acton Bowing League leaders Yankees blanked Firemen 4-0 and Farmers edge toward the title. Other high games include Sal Watkins 120 Normie Perkins 109 Walter Ballard 108 and Steve Scribner 107. Standings show Yankees 50 22 Farmers 47 25 12 09ers 37 35 Decorators 24 48. Next week’s matchups include Yankees vs Farmers and Firemen vs 12 09ers.

Acton Walter Carlson Farmers Outlaws Carlson Yankees Firemen Harvard Sal Watkins Normie Perkins Walter Ballard Steve Scribner Walter Ballard Jr Dave Scribner Geroga Hatch John Foley Walter N. Stevenson Fapmere Ske CUAUB

Oliver Ames surge to league lead under Coach Val Muscato

Concord notes Oliver Ames highs coach Val Muscato guiding the team to five straight Hockomock League wins and first place after beating Stoughton and Sharon. Co-Captain Paul McLaughlin has tallied about 235 points in nine games, 138 in six league tilts. AAA SAFETY TIP urges slower winter driving on wet icy roads.

Concord Val” Muscato Oliver Ames Hockamock Stoughton Sharon Val North Easton Paul McLaughlin

Thief Steals 25 Christmas Gifts From Hartford Apartment

In Hartford Connecticut a thief entered Miss Lucille Moore’s apartment and took 25 Christmas gifts. He left behind one toy for a child, a single remnant of the raid.

Hartford, Conn Lucille Moore

Grade School Trip to Bedford Airport by South Acton Students

Grades 4 and 5 from South School visited Bedford Airport on January 11. Air Force personnel guided tours of the field hangar repair shop weather station and fire station with detailed explanations at each stop. Students were enthused by the fire equipment and teachers accompanied by several mothers.

South Acton Bedford Air Force Kingston Matsen Nordberg Nickerson Files Ratta

Concord High Drama Groups Prepare Two Plays

Two small drama clubs at Concord High are rehearsing before auditorium construction. Mrs Sullivan leads the sophomores and seniors in The Patchwork Quilt while Mrs Robinson directs freshmen and juniors in Two Weeks at the Cape. Both seek to stage before month’s end.

Concord

Slippery floor cancels Coeur d Alene vs Lewis and Clark game

Officials canceled the basketball matchup after observing a wet floor caused by floor wax from a dance the prior night. The mishap led to an early end to the game between Coeur d Alene High and Lewis and Clark High.

Coeur d’Alene Ida Coeur @Alene Lewis and Clark

Mickey Owen to Return as Red Sox Coach This Season

The Boston Red Sox released Mickey Owen as an active player and mailed him a 1955 contract to serve as coach. Waivers were needed to make him a free agent. Owen is currently playing baseball in Venezuela. Also noted is Howard Hughes setting a new transcontinental speed record in 1937.

Boston Mickey Owen Boston Red Sox Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers Owen Venseuela Howard Hughes Hughes Burbank Calif Newark N.J

Sudbury High Defeats Westwood In Star Tilt Action

Acton players lead in star tilt as Sudbury High and Westwood clash in Wachusett League All Star events. Eastern Division wins with girls 55 44 and boys 65 35 while Acton’s Greenough McCarthy and Flint Davis contribute strong performances. Also notes Sudbury Junior and Varsity results and school assembly remarks on television era costs.

Acton Fort Devens Paul ‘Greenough Tom McCarthy Greenough McCarthy Sylvia Flint Sandra Davis Sylvia Nets

Concord Rod Gun Club offers youth firearms course

Members announce a Friday night firearms course at the Concord club clubhouse led by Norton Levy and Mr. Colt. Open to boys aged 15 to 18 with reservations to Levy at the high school. Sessions run 7 to 9 pm, aiming to permit hunting in Massachusetts without adult chaperones.

Concord Concord Rod & Gun Club Norton Levy Colt Fenn School Levy Massachusetts

Carlisle P.T.A. Meeting Postponed to January 24

Carlisle P.T.A. will hold a postponed meeting next Monday January 24 at 8 oclock in the brick school house. President William Shumway presides. The school committee members Art V Struss Isabelle Campbell David R Bott will be invited guests to discuss work and future plans. Refreshments by Mrs. James H Pannell committee.

Carlisle Carlisle P.T.A William Shumway Carlislehool Art V. Struss Isabelle Campbell David R. Bott James H. Pannell

Acton High School Prepares for Graduation Activities

Acton High School moves toward graduation with cap and gown fittings by E F Burns staff, Purdy Photographers set for yearbook group photos, and senior plans for a Washington trip. William O Connell attends Massachusetts Secondary School Principals Association meeting in Boston. Ruth Proctor and Ierne Mehuron join Framingham Neighborhood Principals gathering on commercial department practices.

Acton E. F. P Burns ‘Company John Winton Washington William O’connell Boston Massachusetts Secondary

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