All in the Game: Mixed Baseball and Boxing Notes
The column notes several sports items including senators in a league signing players, Lou Boudreau hinting some pitchers may be pretenders, Red Sox spending on pitchers, Paul Pettit receiving large pay, and a note that only two fighters have won titles in three divisions. It also mentions remaining National League teams likely to report red financial standing for 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Resox
Paul Pettit
Pirates
Bob Fitzsimmons
Henry Armstrong
N. L
Baseball score and pitching line from Sparks vs Miners game
Sparks defeated Miners 11 to 6 in nine innings. Player statistics list runs batted in and hits for Luker, Howe, Sleeper, Mulcahy, Cassidy, and others. Spratt allowed four hits and seven strikeouts while Takings Barrett pitched in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glesry
Onde
Mulcahy
Cassidy
E. Mullin
Smith
D. Mullin
Duggan
Barrett
Toate
Rhe Sparks
Carlton
Luker
Howe
Sleeper
Cleary
L. Melanson
RBI
Kavaleski
Sac
Sprat
Spratt
Russo
Koskinen
Ruffead
Imkeneers
Elks
D. Martino
Rhe Seura
R. Martino
L. Goldthwaite
F Mullin
L. Brooks
Hathaway
O'Driscoll
O’dris- Thompson
Rf Downey
Wee
Downey
L. Mel
Ulin
Goldth- Timkeneers
Mullin
Gapanticl Ry
Croft
Pederson
Jones
Ewe Ewe
Kierce
Ee Hathaway McGarigle
Duren
P Eeree
Timkeneers
Flagg
McGarigle
Martino Nee
Camish
Han- Carowe
Dodgers Fall To Red Sox In Concord League Action
In Concord Little League action the Dodgers routed by the Red Sox 19 to 2 under manager Brick MacWilliams. The Dodgers lost their first game by forfeit to the Red Sox due to a scheduling mix up as heat and other seasons caused postponements.
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Dodgery
Bush
Braves
Yankees
Concord
Ledgers
Brick
MacWlliams
Richie Loughlin
Dodgers
Red Sox
Reds
Loughlin
Em Playground
Bill. Behar
Concord and Brookline Golfers Compete in Jacques Tourney
Concord’s Bill OBrien and Cal Geary teamed for a 68 in the Jacques tournament at The Country Club Brookline. The Bishop brothers Ted and Leon defeated them 4 and 3 in a later match as their five under par pace sparked the win. Peirson Jr. of Concord and J. Tew were medalists in Clyde Cup opening round with net 71.
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Concord
Bill O’brien
Cal Geary
Brookline
Bishop Brothers
Ted
Leon
Bishops
Jim Baldwin
Jimmy Paul
A. Lawrence . Peirson
J. Tew
Corncord
Gonsalves Set to Clash with Araujo at Boston Garden
West Coast lightweight contender Johnny Gonsalves meets Providence champion George Araujo at the Boston Garden on Monday night July 21. Gonsalves aims to extend his strong record against top boxers as Araujo seeks an early knockout to propel toward a title shot.
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Johnny Gonsalves
West Coast
George Araujo
New England
Providence
Gonsalves
Araujo
Boston Garden
Oakland
Roadeo Champs In 3 States Win In Dodge Trucks
Detroit reports state roadeo champions in Massachusetts Connecticut and North Carolina drove Dodge trucks to win their 1952 titles William S Woolsey Dodge official announced Arthur V Macedo Hemingway Brothers Co Massachusetts straight truck and tractor tandem axle semi trailer wins Alfred Raynard same company Massachusetts driver wins straight truck title John Ronczka Associated Transport driver wins Connecticut Dodge G 152 A S Massey Central Motor Freight Lines wins North Carolina tractor single axle semi trailer in Dodge JA 128 drivers to compete for national titles on October 9 in New York Dodge led six of nine 1951 national wins
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Detroit
Mich
Massachusetts
Connecticut
North Carolina
William S. Woolsey
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Arthur V. Macedo
Hemingway Brothers &Co
Boston
Alfred Raynard
John Ronczka
Associated Transport, Inc
A. S. Massey
Central Motor Freight Lines
American Trucking Association
New York
Dodgers Defeat Sox as Manchuso Slugs a Circuit
Dick Evans pitched the Dodgers to victory at Rideout Playground as his team totaled 15 hits. Joe Manchuso cleared the fence for a homer. Ha gerty Petersen and Theriault took the losses.行动 resumes tonight with two games at Emerson and Rideout playgrounds and next Tuesday. Dates of postponed games will be arranged.
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Rell
Paul Denaro
Sox
Dick Evans
Dodger
Rideout Playground
Joe Manchuso
Bill Hagerty
Dick Petersen
Charlie Theriault
Emerson
Rideout
Townies Hold Leaders To Scoreless Tie
West Concord Town Team and league leading Groton battled to a 0 0 tie in a Village League game at Groton last Wednesday night Howie Blood pitched for Groton and Hampson for West Concord each side held the other to three and two hits respectively Blood struck out three and walked three for Groton while Hampson fanned three and walked two Jack Wallace added the Townies lone hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Groton
Howie Blood
Hampson
Aeton Boy
Higginsmen
Blood
Jack Wallace
Marciano Mathews Heavyweight Bout on Sale at Garden
Rocky Marciano and Harry Matthews headline a ten round heavyweight clash at Yankee Stadium with no home TV or radio. Tickets go on sale at Madison Square Garden. Marciano seeks another win as Matthews trains in Seattle and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Marciano
Harry Matthews
Yankee Stadium
Madison Square Garden
Jersey Joe Walcott
Marciano
Joe Louis
Rex Layne
Lee Savold
Long Pond Tnn
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Broeton
Jack Dempsey
Ramapo Hills
Matthews
Jack Hurley
Seattle
Hurley
New York
CYO Gym
17Th Street
Musketquid Club Meeting and Supper in West Concord
The Musketquid Club will hold a meeting and supper tonight at 7 at the club house off Harrington Avenue. Patrolman Fred Nolan and his committee will run the event followed by a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Harrington Avenue
Fred Nolan
Electrical misuse blamed for tens of thousands of fires in America
Authorities estimate that improper use of electrical apparatus causes at least 52,000 fires annually in the United States. The figure highlights the need for safer practices and adherence to electrical safety guidelines.
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America
New Phil Manager Sees Strength Weakness in Long Ball
NFEMAN backs J Louis Browns rookie of the year candidacy while New Phil manager Steve ONeill notes the club majors but lacks power at the plate. An all star event in New York on July 28 lists players and teams, with attendance and numbers mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the &J. Louis ‘Browns
Phil
Steve O'Neill
Wee Eon
New York
Scheduled Games For Local Teams In No Middlesex
North Middlesex Junior League schedule lists Acton at Shirley tonight and multiple matchups across Friday Tuesday and Wednesday. Games include West Concord at Acton Stow at Concord Shirley at Ayer Ayer at Acton Littleton at Shirley Stow at Ayer Concord at Shirley Littleton at West Concord Concord at Ayer.
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No. Middlesex
Acton
North Middlesex
Shirley
West Concord
Stow
Concord
Ayer
Littleton
Muscato on 30 day furlough before overseas duty
West Concord Valle Muscato ex Notre Dame 440 yard champion and captain is on a 30 day furlough from U S Army duties. He will report at Camp Kilmer New Jersey on August 4 for an overseas assignment likely Germany. Muscato has served since last fall and spends his furlough at the post office and playing ball with the Townies in the Village League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Val Muscato
Notre Dame
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Germany
Muscato
Geary and O'Brien Qualify for State Amateur
Concord player Cal Geary the defending champ and Marine Sgt Bill O'Brien qualified for state amateur play at Weston Country Club. Geary totalled 151 with 73 and 78, 10 behind medalist Dave Lutkins of Weston. O'Brien shot 78 and 77 for 155. Ed Appel of Concord missed qualification with 173.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Weston Country Club
Cal Geary
Concord Country Club
Bill O’brien
Marine Corps
Geary
Dave Lutkins
Weston
O’brien
Ed Appel
Early note on unreliable pre 1824 elector vote records
The record of any popular vote for electors prior to 1824 is so meager and imperfect that a trust worthy compilation would be impossible.
Acton and Acton Triumph as Higgins Suffer Third Loss
West Concord and Littleton victory over Shirley and North Middlesex Junior circuit teams highlighted by Acton defeats. Higgins clan suffered third loss in six starts, while Acton posted their second win in four ahead of forthcoming matchups.
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Higgins
Acton
Acton Defeats Concord for Fourth Victory in League
Acton won its fourth North Middlesex Junior League game last Friday by 5 to 2 over Concord. Stow crushed Shirley 12 to 1 for its first win while Littleton stayed unbeaten with a 7 to 1 win over Ayer. Littleton leads the standings with seven straight wins.
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North Middlesex
Acton
Concord
Stow
Shirley
Littleton
Ayer
List Coming Tilts In Village League
Village League schedules feature Groten at Townsend and Ayer at Ashby on July 20. July 23 has West Concord at Ayer and Townsend at Ashby. July 27 lines up Ashby at West Concord. Several postponed games will be rescheduled soon.
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Stow
Groten
Townsend
Ayer
Ashby
West Concord
Forfeit Victory Elevates West Concord Ayer in Village League
West Concord Ayer secured a 9-0 forfeit win at Townsend, marking their fifth win while the defeated team drop to nine losses in 11 games. Groton remains atop the league with West Concord in third place.
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West Concord
Ayer
Townsend
Groton
Concord Recreation Commission Meeting Held At Town House
The postponed Concord Recreation Commission meeting was held last night at the Town House with Edward W. Sheehan serving as acting chairman. Summer playground classes continue weekly at Emerson and Rideout Playsteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Recreation Commission
Edward W. Sheehan
Emerson and
Rideout
Merrick Takes New Post With Deering Milliken Textile
A group of Merrick friends hosted a farewell buffet at his Old Bedford Road home before he left Monday for Union South Carolina. He will join the Deering Milliken Textile Company after starring in football and track at Concord High School and Bates College. He is a Navy veteran and is moving to advance in his career.
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Concord
Jack Merrick
Old Bedford Road
Jack
Union
South Carolina
Deering Milliken Textile Company
Concord High School
New Hampton Preparatory School
Bates Col
Acton Rises to Second in North Middlesex Junior League
Acton nine jumped to second place with an 11-4 win over Stow after Sunday games. Concord fell from second with an 8-1 loss to league leaders Littleton. As of Monday Acton stood five wins eight games, with three straight. Concord four wins three losses. Both teams schedule more games this week.
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Acton
North Middlesex
Stow
Concord
Littleton
Bedford Recreation Committee opening over 100 enrolls in youth program
The Bedford Recreation Committee opened a summer program for Bedford boys and girls with registration over 100. The eight week schedule runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch supervision at noon.
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Bedford
Bedford Recreation Committee
State Tournament At Canton July 26
Concord Town Team headlines a Massachusetts state semi pro tournament held in Canton starting July 26 with Norwood Ellis and Charles Isher coordinating as state commissioner. The winner advances to the 18th national tournament in Wichita August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Massachusetts
Canton
Norwood Ellis
Charles Isher
Wichita
Kansas
Concorde Town
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mount Pleasant
Texas
Two Games Slated Tonight In League Two
Concord Little League schedules two games tonight with Dodgers facing Yankees at Emerson and Red Sox meeting Braves at Rideout. The schedule also lists July 22 matchups Dodgers vs Braves at Emerson and Red Sox vs Yankees at Rideout plus July 2A games Dodgers vs Red Sox at Rideout and Yankees vs Braves at Emerson.
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Concord
Dodgers
Yankees
Emerson
Red Sox
Braves
Rideout
Sox And Hanscom Base Aiding Red Box Showings
Bedford Red Box and Hanscom Airport squads show strong form. Bedford leads the league with nine straight wins, including a 16 4 victory over St Beleids. Hanscom Base adds a comeback win and a forfeit, as the Colonials defend their title.
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Bedford
Bedford Red Box
Hanscom Airport
St. Beleids
Air Base
Scotl
Vic- Hanscom
Colonials
Golfers Listed In Tourney At Commonwealth Country Club
Local golfers enter this week’s Hole-in-One Tournament at Commonwealth Country Club which opened Tuesday. Participants include Edward Rundgren West Concord George H Philips Carlisle A Bradlee Emmons Lincoln Jerry Beaudry and Carl Colombo Marlboro. They play rounds today.
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Concord
Commonwealth Country Club
Edward Rundgren
Old Bridge Road
West Concord
George H. Philips
Carlisle
A. Bradlee Emmons
Lincoln
Jerry Beaudry
Carl Colombo
Marlborp
Hussong Cards Hole In One After Buying Clubs
Fort Worth Texas July report says J H Hussong made a hole in one three months after purchasing a set of golf clubs. The feat came on the 33rd hole, highlighting rapid skill development for the newly started golfer.
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Fort Worth
Tex
U.P
J. H. Hussong
West Concord tops Ashby 7 4 in Village League game
West Concord Town Team won 7 to 4 over Ashby Sunday afternoon at Ashby. Lennie Arkerson pitched six hits, Jack Wallace and John De Ruzzo each had two hits with Wallace stealing twice. Ashby’s A. Foresman had two hits for the losers who dropped their fourth in 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Lennie Arkerson
Charlie Hopkins
Ashby
Arkerson
Hopkins
Jack Wallace
John DeRuzzo
Val Muscato
West Concord Boys
Matt Sepe
DeRuzzo
Roy Anderson
A. Foresman
Groton
Ayer
Concord
C. Hopkins
Muscato
West
Hill
Parhiala
Leippanen
Helander
Rocky Marciano Prep For Matthews Bout In Fast Pace
Brockton heavyweight Rocky Marciano trains to stay sharp against Matthews with a fast pace and heavy sparring. Trainer Charley Goldman plans to keep light heavies on hand to force Marciano to move and preserve his power, while addressing late speed concerns and a possible ten round bout.
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Mass
al Winn
Bronx
Prem
J My Cerello
Marciano
Matthews
Winnon Cerello
Brockton
Charley Goldmatt
Joe Louis
Rocky
Goldman
Eluaixeonas
Arciano
Navy Man Visits Concord Folks During Holiday Recess
Duke Stefanelli on active duty with the U S Navy enjoyed a brief holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Stefanelli on Grant Street. He recently arrived back in Virginia after a Mediterranean cruise visiting ports in France Naples and Rome.
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Concord
Duke’ Stefanelli
U. S. Navy
Charles Stefanelli
Grant Street
Virginia
France
Naples
Rome
Haly
Casablatica
Africa
Concord Rod and Gun Club to Meet July 28
The Concord Rod and Gun Club announces a meeting on Wednesday night July 28 at 7 o'clock on the club grounds. Gilbert G. Lawrence will be charged. Camp work is progressing.
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Concord
Concord Rod’ & Gun
Gilbert G. Lawrence
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U. S
TCI
Howard
Cam
Sime
Townies
Musketaquid Club
Swissville, Pa
Littleton Victor Acton
Top Shirley
Commission
Merrick
Hanscom Base
ROD & Gun Club
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