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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
10
The guide explains how to position the ball for irons from straight-faced to highly lofted, noting forward placement for low irons and back placement for lofted irons. It covers uphill and downhill lies, balance, and practice tips to improve putting and swing stability.
In a sparse field at the Country Club golf event Whitney Victor of Musket Road won the handicap medal scoring 92, with Edward Peter 73 67 and J Peterson 98 68 among top scores. Others included Liam F.S. Wood 90 73 and Wil B. Moses Jr 107 81.
Marlboro The Stow Mer chants fell to Loyale Court 4 to 1 Thursday at Stevens Playground. Denoncourt pitched a five hitter for the home nine, while Loyale Court answered with a three run third inning and an additional run in the fifth to secure the win.
Concord The two local entrants failed to survive the quarter final round of the annual State Amateur Championship at Commonwealth Country Club Newton. Thompson after a 69 and 80 exited with 80 79 for a total of 159 needing 155 to qualify. Bill O Brien Marlboro shot 39 41 total 80 first round and went out with 80 80 or 160.
West Concord outhit Middlesex League entry West Concord last Thursday at its home diamond but fell 3-2 to Dracut. Butch Condon and Carl Anderson starred for the winners as a return game may be scheduled at West Concord.
West Concord Townies edged league leader Pepperell 5 to 2 for the second straight time. West Concord had seven hits to Pepperell's three, with John De Ruzzo collecting two safeties to lead the winners.
Varney crushed West Concord 16 to 3 as North Chelmsford’s Av lammed in four extra base hits. Muscato and Fenton each fueled West Concord with three and two hits respectively while Fenton delivered a homer. West Concord used four pitchers and trailed 12-3 by the fifth inning, with the game lasting over two hours.
Notes report Pawtucket pitcher Normie Roy threw a one hit game against Portland last week. Alex Nahigian, ex Holy Cross and Medford High star, spoiled the bid with a single. The piece recalls Nahigian’s 1935 Medford scoring two touchdowns in a 33 to 0 win over Concord High. It also notes St Bernard Holy Name eight men drafted Chuck Bulger on Emerson Playground, Concord’s rainout and lineup changes, Timmy Diskin missing umpiring for Paul Revere League games, Red and White nine of West Concord Taxi League now Rock’s Rockets, and a light coming week for West Concord Town fixtures with Pool Room nine on July 24 versus Benny’s. The Enterprise urges listing home schedules to save calls.
The note states that agriculture products or related items were first sold commercially in the United States around 1747, with a brief mention of mites as part of the fragment.
West Concord-Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club hosts an all day Field Day at Harrington Avenue Route 62 West Concord starting 10 AM. Events include pistol skeet rifle horse race turkey dog races with prizes and gate drawings plus refreshments and policed parking. If rain postponement to August 3.
St Casimir’s Holy Name Society plans three home games on its grounds next week after a strong second half surge. The Mohawks and the Todd brothers loom as tough opponents, with Waverly to visit Crowe Park Thursday. Saints aim to extend their current good form and draw large crowds.
Local sports calendar lists West Concord teams in county league play at Rideout Playground and Emerson, Rideout, and West Concord fields. Weeklong events include golf at Concord Country Club and a base ball schedule featuring Postoffice, Rock's Rockets, and Gran iteville. Atlantic seacoast high point noted.
Concord secretary Maurice Dee disclosed the second half schedule for the Concord Twi Light Baseball League. Matches run July 21 to August 23 with teams Depot Sleepy Hollow East Quarter Minute-Men Hubbardville Herronville and others facing each other across home fields in a busy sequence.
Richie McCarthy struck out six and allowed ten hits in a five hit effort guiding West Concord to a 4 2 victory over Ayer at Rideout Playground. Val Mocato Jimmy Condon Jack Sebastian each had two hits while John DeRuzzo added a double. West Concord improved to win back to back county league games.
Herronville sits last in the Concord Twilight League after two losses. Results show Hubbardville 6 over Herronville 4 and Sleepy Hollow 2 over East Quarter 1 with Sleepy Hollow later beating Herronville 9 to 0 by forfeit. Standings follow.
Announcement for a messenger and photographer exam in Washington D C and nearby Maryland and Virginia. Appointed messengers earn 1690 a year. no experience needed but a written test required. Veterans preference applies. applications accepted until July 20 1947 from non preference eligibles only if preference eligibles are unavailable.
Appointments from the new photographer examination offer salaries from 2168 to 3397 dollars a year. A written test is required. Qualifications include experience or a mix of experience and training in photographic work. Positions at 2644 dollars and up require expertise in process or general photography. Further details and forms available from the Commission’s Secretary Henry in Concord and from Civil Service relief offices and the U S Service Commission in Washington. Applications for the photographer examination and subsequent exams must be filed by July 29. veterans entitled to preference may apply until further notice.
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