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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
12
A reader guide stresses keeping the head fixed during golf swings to avoid hip sway and head movement that spoil timing. Focus on a precise stance, place the ball for each shot, and use deliberate wrist action in the last third of the downswing to gain distance and accuracy.
A Concord playground report details a busy week with crafts like gimp belts and felt items, and a Sports Week that climaxed in an Olympic style field day. Students from ages four to sixteen joined potato, sack, three legged, and obstacle races with standout performances by Peggy Watkins and Judy Heyliger.
Henry S Thompson of Concord, twice winner of the Concord Country Club remionship, paired with W Blackham Jr to compete in a guest four-ball at Winchester Country Club last week.
The article discusses Ben Hogan and his use of a hooked tee shot while noting past losses to Bobby Locke in Philadelphia last May. It contrasts Hogan’s preference for hooking with Byron Nelson’s mixed approach and argues that a leftward curve is hard to control and not universally advantageous.
SGOOKIE Lubien, a former Harvard standout and once top sacker for the Lincoln Mohawks, is heating up the Pacific Coast League with a .342 batting mark. He lives in Lexington and referees intercollegiate basketball between times, having previously played for the Red Sox and Phillies.
Coach Kenneth Creighton of Concord High School now head counsellor at Warren Salter's Happy Land camp in Arlington Vermont. He reports hiking fishing mountain climbing and life saving lessons for the boys. A heavy sport schedule includes volleyball basketball and baseball.
Concord Jonathan Snelling, winner of multiple Concord County Cup events, played in the Norfolk M G A tournament at Dedham last Saturday and finished with a 94 45 in Class B. Maynard resident Mickey Levine took third in the same class with an 80 64.
Concord golfers enjoyed a quiet weekend at Concord Country Club with no official tournament. Many members are away and expect a tournament to be held next weekend.
McCarthy pitched for West Concord as Val Muscato stole the show with a three bagger and Herbie Blodgett plus Jimmy Condon each had two hits. Matt Sepe homered and Jack Wallace added a triple while Groton rallied late but fell two runs short.
Two 1935 cars collided in Seattle causing fines of $50 and $25 for the drivers. Edward Remsial listed among those involved in the incident with officials handling the case.
West Concord hosts an all day Field Day at Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club grounds on July 27 weather permitting. Prizes include an outboard motor rifle and fly rod. Events span pistol skeet turkey rifle and horse races with refreshments and free entry for children.
Newly trained operators of the Massachusetts State Police completed water tests at Walden Pond in Concord last Thursday under Sgt. John. The officers demonstrated swimming ability and skill to rescue persons from drowning if needed.
Lincoln Mohawks will play St Bernard's Holy Name on the upcoming race and baseball beat aims to cover Holy Name players. Kal Kansarhiva has joined North Adams Teacher College as senior English instructor and is a former junior high principal. Fran Magurn of Sudbury Toad placed second in Medford midget auto races and also competes at Dracut. Concord Twilight League news slows until Maurice L. Dee returns from Camp Edwards. Dee and Herbie Blodgett are key sports informants in Concord. The parish’s sports interest has waned, though Monument Hall completion may revive activity.
West Concord Town Team defeats Groton 5 to 0 in a Middle sex County League game at Rideout Playground. Paul Sebastian pitched seven shutout innings allowing three hits while Johnny DeRuzzo drove in two runs including a homer as eight hits support the win. Muscato and Condon each stole bases.
Johnny Kelley of West Acton won the time prize in the five mile road race at Braintree run last Friday, finishing from scratch in 29 minutes 26 seconds. Royce Wyer of New York M A was runner up, with Clarence DeMar finishing 20th. The Norfolk Y M A took the team prize.
A prize of 1000 pounds will be awarded to the best-run waiting room in British railway stations. The award aims to recognize excellence in food quality and service, including the tea, with judges evaluating organisation and standards to deter poor conditions.
St Casimir’s Holy Name Society, active in the Paul e League, preparations for a tough stretch as two strong rivals loom. The Saints expect a close contest on Victory Field Watertown Tuesday evening ahead of a Thursday league clash at Park Avenue Stadium, drawing a large crowd of supporters.
Former Mohawks third baseman who trained with the Boston Red Sox plays a standout game for the Bra bero team in Vermont, showing strong form in the Northern League action.
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