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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
14
Maynard Summer Bowling League action saw Stephens and Bartolomeo pace the Victors with 341 and 335 series. Lefties led by M Syrjanen Denaro Conquest and Colombo contributed strong totals as totals reached 1437 for the team.
Veteran angler Dr. John J. Vallone of Providence bagged the first giant blue fin of the season on July 4, after a three hour fight five miles off Block Island. The week saw six such deep sea giants reported by anglers from New York Connecticut and Rhode Island off Rhode Island’s famed resort island. Norman Durand of New Britain Conn lost a 600 to 800 pounder after an afternoon struggle. Earlier Newport fishermen landed a 350 pound tuna in a net. The event preludes the US Atlantic Tuna Tournament at Galilee Rhode Island August 14 16 with about 90 boats and 500 fishermen from the region. The record rod and reel catch remains 96114 pounds off Matunuck Beach Rhode Island in September 1951.
Bedford hosts daily summer playground classes with over 400 boys and girls registered and about 100 attending each day except Saturdays. Highlights include a July 13 net show, July 20 costume parade, July 27 bicycle decoration parade, August 3 play acting, and August 17 field day with statemobile. Activities span baseball, softball, ping pong, archery, tennis, croquet, and arts and crafts.
Lincoln Ulysses Tony Lupien, ex Lincoln Mohawks star, Harvard captain, and major league first baseman, will coach Dartmouth College varsity baseball and freshman basketball. The Chelmsford native spent six years coaching at Middlebury, played Pony League and majors with the Red Sox Phillies Tigers and White Sox, and is brother of Al Lupien the 1982 Harvard captain who played in the 1987 National Semi Pro Baseball Congress.
Concord Little League announces rosters for four teams with players including Nodhers David Brown Richard Caprice John Donovan Steven Kakas Robert Tucker Ronald Baker Bernard Kelly Van Doty Glen Kantorsky John Day Lansing Old William Donovan Steven Haas Arthur Magurn Red Sox roster lists numerous players led by Richard Ennan Raymond Gray Ronalansen Walter Carew Peter Alden George Lawton William Snow Donald Lind Neal Grennan David Alden Thomas Grant Robert Damon Jr Kenneth Estey Richard Tadonisi Seth Aronie Yankees roster features Paul Viscariello David Churchill Elton Allen Brian Bulger Thomas Gosson John Devlin Peter Beharrell David McGivern Richard Rogers Michael Gormely Richard Gormely William Cork Richard Loughlin Edward Mullen Hoyt Taylor Graves Walter Ramsey Charles Nickerson Craig Smith Paul McClure Robert Livernash Ward Willett John Hosey Peter Mancuso Chip Elmer Fort England John Boynton John Duston John Smithurst Robert Johnston Ronald Rembaum
At Needham on holiday Johnny Kelley former West Acton resident and marathoner placed sixth in the national 20 kilometer championship. John J Kelley won with 1 04 21 and the senior Johnny Kelley clocked 1 12 37 while Marshall Rowlette of the B A A from Concord finished tenth.
WwW T Sullivan and Henry Wolfe bought racing stock at the Belmont sales. Sullivan acquired Romantic Miss, a three year old daughter of Beau Cher and Massachusetts Handicap winner, for $5000 and Golden Aria, a six year old mare by Air Hero, for $2100. Wolfe bought Dandy Den, a five year old Vizete gelding, bought by Henry Fiol for $280.
The article notes that U S water use for all purposes has doubled twice in the last five decades and projections indicate a further doubling within the next 25 years highlighting rising demand and resource challenges.
The 88th National PGA Championship at Blue Hill Country Club Canton Mass July 2024 sees Art Wall Jr a likely ace in the field. Wall known for many aces and strong pro earnings could break through as tickets go on sale at Filene’s and NE PGA shops.
Tonight at Rideout Playground Yankees play Dodgers. Saturday at Rideout Playground Yankees meet Red Sox. Sunday matchups include Onen. Tuesday July 17 Dodgers clash Red Sox at Emerson Playground and Yankees face Braves at Rideout.
Concord Rec open third week of annual summer playground classes at four local play areas. A new swim program at White nond reservation links with classes. Trainer Harvey Culp returns to manage string racing alongside jockey Vernon Bush who rode Frosty Mr in the Leonard Richard Stakes at Delaware.
Boston. A Red Cross official warned vacationers to beware water danger advising that swimming after a long layoff is hard and panic leads to drownings. Alex Houston, water safety director, urged caution at beaches amid rising incidents this season.
In Boston the Orioles under Paul Richards show a dynamic overhaul at Fenway Park. Only three starters from the season opener remain after a series of trades, with Gus Triandos first base Hal Smith behind the plate and Willie Miranda at shortstop the lone holdovers.
In Cornwall Connecticut a celebration for the 100th anniversary of a covered bridge drew colonial-clad women as rain fell. The event observed the landmark despite last year’s floods.
Little League announces 4029 leagues filed franchise applications for the 1956 season, surpassing 1955’s 3600. About one in twelve boys ages 8 to 12 in the United States and Canada play Little League, with leagues expanding to France Germany England Morocco Mexico Venezuela Alaska and Hawaii. Est. 750000 boys participate nationally in regular or minor league teams.
West Concord Softball League lists games for tonight at 6 30 p m Carlisle versus Cushmans Fentons versus Reformatory General Radio versus Tudys Acton versus Concord Oil Also listed for July 17 Carlisle General Radio Concord Oil Fentons Cushmans Tudys Reformatory Acton Allen Farbanks leads riding standings with 29 winners after four weeks Apprentice Carl Landers suspended 10 days with 28 wins Lucien Parent in third with 14 wins.
A trio of past PGA champions Jim Turnesa Walter Burkemo and Chick Harbert were listed among entrants for the 38th National PGA Championship to be held July 20 to 24 at Blue Hill Country Club Canton Massachusetts Boston headquarter announcement notes the ties among the Turnesa brothers and Detroit area clubs and recounts Burkemo Harbert and Turnesa past finals and titles.
Bedford Little League standings show the Braves 142 Dodgers 106 with the Braves clinching a third consecutive pennant. They defeated the Red Sox 15 9 and 17 9 in two recent starts and beat the Yankees 12 10. Dodgers clinched second place by taking the Yankees twice 14 9 and 10 9.
Concord Rod and Gun Club announces committees for the ecomine year with roles across auditing building entertainment grounds and range operations. Notable names include Joseph White Gil Lawrence Angelo Bartolomeo Bill Hagerty Ted Roth and Charley Dee among others.
A Stamford report notes a housing development selling $27,000 homes with a stove, refrigerator, and a used car as part of the deal. The rest of the text references Purdue football, coaches, and other scattered items, but lacks coherent details.
Four high school girls from Concord took part in Waltham department store’s Miss Charm of 1956 contest and adorned the July 4th float in the city. Nancy Fitzpatrick Diane Strayton Mary Fitzpatrick and Rebecca Robbins represented their school in the local event.
West Concord Our Lady's CYO girls softball team resumes action this week facing St. Catherine's of Graniteville on Wednesday July 18. Other games listed include Littleton Ayer and Westford with coaches Miss Mary Gill and Miss Joyce Palmer.
West Concord junior cadets schedule play at Littleton on July 18 and July 27 at West Concord. Coaches John Condon and Robert Witherell lead the team.
Muskétaquid Sportsmen's Club held a regular supper meeting at the club house on Harrington avenue. The next supper is scheduled for Thursday July 19 at 6:45. Gisele MacKenzie, star of the Hit Parade, will be a guest of Suffolk management tomorrow and the seventh race will be named in her honor with a presentation in the winner's circle.
The report notes Japan produces about 17 percent of global fishery catch, followed by China Russia and the United States including Alaska. It adds that sweetclover in North Dakota has suffered damage from the sweetclover weevil and that most fish species live ten years or less.
A clipped report details teachers from Acton schools leading remedial courses as term closes. Students including Julia L. Mel and Doris Satriano study language and literature at local colleges while others travel to Fitch College and Harvard for related coursework. The program runs Mondays through late June with sessions each day.
Fragmentary notes mention Bay Path, Marlboro Sudbury and a 1751 date fragment. No coherent event or names beyond scattered place markers.
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