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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
12
A detailed critique of a golfer's stance and swing flaws. It analyzes left heel height, hip and shoulder pivots, club overswing, and the impact position. Guidance covers hand position, ball placement, and the effect of stance openness on swing trajectory and loft. It emphasizes setup and timing for proper contact.
On Sunday the Saints face Primmerans in Bedford as twin brother batteries renew rivalry. Acton travels to Crowe Park for a Tuesday twi contest with Fred Lawrence on the mound strengthening the Adonites as serious title threat. The Saints then head to Arlington to meet the circuit’s newcomer on Thursday.
Concord player Roy, a right hander from Waltham High, signed with the Boston Braves and was assigned to Pawtucket of the New England league. He debuted in pro ball Saturday, pitching two innings against Lynn. A season at Concord included a no hitter against Middlesex, winning 8 to 0.
A major incident yields 33 500 deaths and 11 500 000 injuries with damage and destruction valued at 750 million dollars.
Lincoln Mohawks came from behind to beat St Bernard's 6 3 in the Concord Council K of C Field Day opener at Emerson Playground. Warren Berg and Fred Loftus starred on the mound until Loftus tired in the sixth. Dave Todd led the Mohawks with three hits as Joe Curro anchored St Bernard's offense. Two sharp Concord fielding plays highlighted the game, with umpire Bulger and Diskin making key calls.
In a seesaw county league clash at Emerson Playground, Saint Bernard's Holy Name overcame a 7-3 deficit in the eighth inning to defeat West Concord Town Team 9-7 during the three day K of C celebration. Matt Sepe homered twice for the winners, while Richie McCarthy allowed 11 hits in six and one third innings.
In a game between Mohawks and Holy Name, Innings show Mohawks 4-A Holy Name 0-3. Curro and Loftus led hits. Loftus went 4 in 5 2-3, Mayo 6 in 2. Antognoni, N Macone and Todd stole bases. Mayo suffered the loss. time 1:45. umpires Diskin and Bulger. The article also notes a National Geographic Society claim about the jute plant’s damp heat and cheap labor.
Coricord Johnny Kelly a West Acton runner finished 12th in the Somerville 10 mile road race held last Saturday won by 22 year old John Lizak of Springfield. Charlie Robbins captured the new time prize coming in 25 yards behind Lizak. The event was sponsored by St Polycarp's Men's Association with runners like John Semple Clarence DeMar Joe Smit and John DiCommandrea in the field.
Queensland reports a peanut harvest worth 3 200 300 Australian dollars, an all time high for the nation.
Metropolitan Golfers Association of New York held a weekly pro am at Cherry Valley club Garden City Long Island under sunny skies. Author Alex J Morrison recalls meeting 69 year old Joe Horgan famed caddy with a long list of players he served and notes changes in caddie culture sparked by Walter Hagen.
Three players tied for first in a Concord Country Club week end golf tournament using a best 12 holes format with a two thirds handicap. Walter E. Lovejoy Jr Danforth W Comins Sr and George K Whitney posted 62 40 52 40 38 40 respectively and led the field.
Concord player Henry Thompson, defeated finalist in the annual club championship, enters the state open this Tuesday at Count Club. Thompson joins many contenders, as Ted Bishop has opted not to defend his title this year.
Snelling Victor of Holiday Golf ConcordJonathan Snelling posted the low nine at Concord County Club holiday tournament with a 34 24 for the best selected holes. Other scores include Hubert Wardwell 35 27 Danforth Sr 37 28 Payson 39 29 Peirson Jr 35 30 Austin 35 30 Codding 36 31.
Maynard Red and Gun Club sport team dominated the plug casting contest on Emerson Playground during the Knights of Columbus holiday celebration. Teams included Concord Rod and Gun Club. Angelo Bartolomeo was general chairman. Maynard won the team prize and three top individual prizes: Sherm Sebastian 82 points, Charlie Weckstrom 74, Cy Syrjanen 72.
Concord Council sponsored three day celebration features a large model air circus at Emerson Playgrounds. Seventy five percent of the field entries came from Greater Boston with Newton and Beverly among others. Winners include Louis Andrews of Andrews Models Newton Upper Falls professional class at 125 mph and Ed DeGeorge Newton Fen with 113 mph amateur. Jay Uaisk Dwieara bury earned best stunt and Jack Morgan Beverly second. Awards total 300 dollars with a six hour show highlighting multi plane aerial dog fights and Army scale planes.
Stow-Stow Vets beat Berlin Legion 14 to 10 Sunday at Bedford Veterans' Hospital in a well played contest. Players enjoyed a fine supper afterward. Hale High School juniors host Bedford Hospital veterans on July 9 at the hospital grounds. A new chemical mixture doubles flashlight battery capacity without increasing size.
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