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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
11
Joe Norris, the lone bowler named to consecutive All-American teams and a member of world match game and ABC international champions, demonstrates front-view concentration and smooth coordination. The ball curves from left ankle area after counter clockwise spin, with the thumb releasing first and fingers delaying briefly to add spin and rhythm.
Marlboro remains unbeaten after a 40-13 win over Maynard, tying Clinton for first in the league. Clinton edged Franklin 40-39 in a tense clash as Marlboro and Clinton each sit atop the standings with three straight wins.
Middlesex junior basketball game at Cambridge saw Shady Hill defeat by Vees 46 36. Johnson led with 17 points and Rogers contributed 19 for the Vees while Jack Goodale added scoring in a rough afternoon for Shady Hill.
Lynch Aid led a 7-1 victory for Winchester Ockey over Andover Y sextet last Saturday. Local players Charlie Smith Lin Ack Lynch Concord hestory and coach G. Vuttis, a former Cor. 181 school football mentor, featured in the scoreline.
Acton High edged Littleton 39 to 35 in a close Wachusetts League game last Friday. Sheehan led Acton with 14 points.
Concord report: Acton High girls win 48 25 over Ashby with Miss Colwell scoring 42 points. Acton boys follow with a 33 25 victory led by Sheehan in the Wachusetts League matchup.
Winchester High School defeated Concord High 44 to 27 in a Middlesex League game at the State Armory. Capt. Al Switzer led Winchester with 17 points, while Joe Callahan scored 13 for Concord. John Hanley added seven for Winchester and results showed Winchester's strong second half surge. In the opening jayvee game, Winchester reserves beat Concord 41 to 21 behind Tom McGowan's 12 points.
Concord High, Middlesex School and Maynard High feature basketball and hockey across multiple venues including Lexington, Dedham, Middlesex and Melrose with games at 2:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday events include a testimonial banquet at the State Armory for the undefeated Concord High football team at 6:30 p.m.
Milton Academy edged Middlesex School 36 to 33 at Concord in a tense final period win. Robinson led Milton with 18 points eight from the foul line while Stodghill and Chase Peterson starred for Middlesex. Milton’s seconds also defeated Middlesex seconds 18 to 14. Referee Bernie Megip, Concord High athletic director, officiated.
Theresa Oleman claims a method to improve mouse control though it risks scalding and high bacon and butter costs. She weighs whether the price justifies the outcomes.
Concord Captain Al Switzer exploded for 17 points against Concord High last Friday, lifting him to second in Middlesex League scoring with 52 points. Belmont’s Tom Cain leads with 60 points in four games, while Concord’s John Hanley sits seventh with 32 points.
Chuck Harwood of Harvard varsity track enters Prout games at Boston Garden this Saturday to run the dash. He may later enter broad jump high jump and pole vault as Harvard resumes dual meets.
Concord High basketball totals show John Hanley leading with 48 points in seven games, edging Joe Callahan who has 47 in six. Also listed are Pietro Antonagelli with 42, Captain George Pearson 28, Jim Hancock 21, Jack Pierce 19, Dick Finan 9, Frank Trabucco 5, Bob O Grady 1, Fred Carlson 0, and Jack King 0 across non league games included.
Concord St Sebastian's of Newton won its sixth game in seven starts defeating local Middlesex five 32 24 at home. Frank Kett and Jack Brooks led with 10 and 12 points while John Stodghill top scored for Middlesex with 10 points.
Belmont High and Lexington continue atop the Middlesex League standings. Belmont has four straight wins and leads with 205 points in four games. Lexington has four wins and one loss, scoring 204 points in five games. Both head toward the EMass Tourney at Boston Garden.
A proposed measure by Rep Gordon D Boynton of Boston becomes law. The bill imposes a 50 cent fine for the first offense and doubles the fine for each subsequent offense.
A simple prep note describes using a spring clothespin to clamp the children's rubbers together into pairs for organization.
The Little Norwegian Gospel Church choir in Brooklyn gathered to sing Christmas carols but discovered their $450 accordion had been stolen. Police were alerted as they faced an unexpected performance void.
A historical newspaper note states that seventy people are killed each day due to falls. It emphasizes the ubiquity of fall fatalities and the need for safety awareness and preventive measures.
In the Eastern Massachusetts League game Lexington Six defeated Middlesex 8-3 after a 3-3 first period stalemate. Highlights include goals by Gilbert, G Brook, Sherwood, Hord and Nichols with key assists from G. Brooks and Ursin-Smith. Referee Peter Igoe oversaw two 12 minute periods and a 15 minute frame.
A brief note lists five United States vice presidents who were elected to a second term: John Adams, George Clinton, John C. Calhoun, John Marshall, and Thomas Marshall. The text appears fragmentary and may misstate names.
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