All in the Game and Year in Baseball Slang
A collage of baseball notes cites Ralph Kiner's improved hitting pace and tennis links, calls the 1952 Pirates the decade’s worst major league team, and notes a surge of 0 for 20 slumps alongside other historic scraps. It also mentions Sidney Bilodor as world master in contract bridge and a 26 inning 1 1 tie between Dodgers and Braves in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph “Kiner
Nancy Chaffee
Pirates
Sidney Bilodor
Philadelphia
Dodgers
Braves
Harry Stovey
Athletics
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Groton Edges West Concord in 6-5 Victory
Groton, leading the league, defeated the West Concord Town Team 6-5 at home to improve to nine wins in 13 games. Walter Carbo pitched five-hitter with eight walks and three strikeouts, while Matt Sepe contributed two hits and two runs. Hopkins and Muscate took the loss for West Concord as Groton rallied from a 5-4 deficit in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Groton
West Concord Town
Walter Carbo
Higginsmen
Matt Sepe
Carbo
Charlie Hopkins
Hopkins
Jack Wallace
John Coughlin
T. Groton
Concord
Essos Defeats Bedford Sox In Softball Upset
Essos of the Lexington Softball League upset the unbeaten Bedford Red Sox 8 to 4 as Johnny Kessler hit a homer and Desmond and Ingram added circuit smashes. Bedford’s Hans Com Airbase team won a 18 to 4 rout over Crewe for its eighth straight win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Essos
Lexington
Red Sox
Ie Genettimen
Johnny Kessler
Desmond
Ingram
Hanscom
Crewe
Concord Youth Fails To Qualify In Junior Championship
Concord-Harold Cahoon Jr son of the Concord Country Club pro missed the sectional trials for the United States Golf Association junior amateur championship at Belmont Country Club last Wednesday. He shot 43 and 46 for a total 89. Ralph Haddad of Norwood led the field with 73, as one of seven qualifiers and three alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Harold Cahoon, Jr
Concord Country Club
United States Golf Association
Belmont Country Club
Ralph Haddad
Norwood
Dedham Country Club
Acton Wins Nine of North Middlesex Junior League Thriller
Acton defeated Shirley 5-3 to seize second place from Concord and extend its record to six victories against three losses. Littleton leads after opening 9-0 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atton
Acton
North Middlesex
Shirley
Concord
Littleton
Whic
Concord Little League Schedule Streams Across Local Parks
The schedule lists baseball games for Concord and surrounding towns across Emerson and Rideout playgrounds and nearby courses. Matches include Littleton at West Concord and Concord at Ayer plus North Middlesex Junior League and Village League events with 6:15 p.m. starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerson
Rideout
Littleton
West Concord
Ayer
North Middlesex
Ashby
Acton
Stow
Shirley
Mill Dam League to Roll at Tutto's Alleys
Concord bowler Dud Robinson announces next season at Tutto's Alleys Maynard moving from Lexington. Mondays remain the league night with about 10 teams expected. Rosters and rules to be announced. Eddie Loughlin secretary and Henry Smith treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Robinson
Mill Dam
Lexington
Tutto’s Alleys
Maynard
Eddie Loughlin
Henry Smith
League Schedule Is Announced For Local Little League
The schedule lists games at Rideout and Emerson playgrounds. Dodgers meet Red Sox at Rideout Tonight. Yankees play Braves at Emerson. On July 29 Dodgers face Yankees at Rideout and Red Sox meet Braves at Emerson. July 31 Dodgers play Braves at Emerson and Red Sox meet Yankees at Rideout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Dodgers
Red Sox
Rideout
Yankees
Braves
Emerson Playground
Emerson
O'Brien and Geary Fail To Qualify In State Golf Tourney
In the state amateur golf championship at Concord, Ernie Doherty of Wo burn was medalist with 144. Bill O'Brien posted 87 and 82 for 169 while Geary finished 83 and 87 for 170, the latter the defending Concord Country Club champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bill O’brien
iCal Geary
Ernie Doherty
Woburn
O’brien
Geary
Concord Country Club
Bedford Playground Activities Continue Under Local Directors
Bedford playground programs proceed as scheduled under Mrs. Charles Peterson of Concord Road and George Blackburn of Crescent Avenue. Archery has begun with two new sets purchased, a new slide entertains the younger children, and donations of games are welcome as the Bedford Recreation Committee reviews plans after a Town Hall meeting with instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Charles Peterson
Concord
Road
George Blackburn
Crescent Avenue
Bedford Recreation Committee
Concord All-Star Football Plans Highlight Fourth Annual Game
Concord preview notes 14 local participants in the fourth annual all-star football at Lowell on August 21. Seven ex-Concord players join Lowell teammates. William L. Beardsell Jr joins Lawrence all-stars. Fans may buy tickets at Lowell. Also mentions local sports and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lowell
Concord High
William L. Beardsell
Prichard High
Lawrence All-Stars
Billy” Beardsell
Concord High School
Arthur Beardsell
West Concord Cleanser
Scarborough Downs
Maine
New England
Red Sox
Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Eddie Stanky
South Common
Stow
North Middlesex
Groton
Concord Fight
Bill Emerson
New York
Rocky Marciano
Kid Matthews
Tom”. Coyne
Seattle
Washington
Matthews
Marciano
Manchester
New Hampshire
Townsend defeats West Concord 13 to 8 in Village League game
Townsend powered to a 13 8 victory at Rideout Playground, notching 17 hits off Hamp son and Finan while West Concord hit eight. Johnny DeRuzzo and Val Muscato homer for West Concord. Creighton held locals in check. Bailey and Keefe had three hits for Townsend. Ashby beat Greion 3 2 the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Townsend
Hampson
Dick Finan
Johnny DeRuzzo
Val Muscato
Creighton
Finan
Bailey
Keefe
Ashby
Greion
Mohawks Lose 6-0 to Lexington at Home
Bedford Mohawks fell 6 to 0 as Lexington Boys' Club dominated with error-free defense. Tom Pearl pitched a three-hitter for the winners while Bill Cheever led Lexington with two hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bedford Mohawks
Lexington Boys’ Club
Lexington
Tom Pearl
Bill Cheever
Yankees Award 4-H Scholars at Yankee Stadium
Yankee baseball stars congratulate four 4-H Club scholarship graduates from agricultural colleges. The Esso Standard Oil Company funded the scholarships and hosted the group at Yankee Stadium where guests, including A. D. Stanley of Millen New York and Harold R. Livertone of Rhode Island, attended the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Baseball Stars
New York
Red Cross swim program ends Friday at Lake Walden
Concord region marks the close of the 1952 Red Cross Chapter swim course at Lake Walden with a 9 30 a m demonstration. Over 500 youths from Concord West Concord Acton Boxboro Lincoln and Carlisle participate under Miss Dorothy A Robus and Mrs Prescott A Smith. Events include water ballet watermelon race and life saving progress from beginners to seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Red Cross
Lake Walden
West Concord
Actons
Boxboro
Lincoln
Carlisle
Dorothy A. Robus
Prescott A. Smith
Supt
Fred Hart
Lake
Kelley Wins Kilometer Run In Wilbraham Showdown
Kelley, a veteran runner from West Acton, captured first in the 20 kilometer championship at Wilbraham with a 74 minute 16 second time. Ed O Connell of Boston finished second in 76 21, Les Pawson placed fifth, and 27 starters competed. Separately, the University of California medical center in San Francisco studies adding fluorides to table salt to improve dental protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Johnny Kelley
Wilbraham
Ed O’connell
Boston
O’connell
Les Pawson
University of California Medical Center
San Francisco
Dodgers Dominant in 13 5 Victory Over Yankees
Dodgers under Richie Loughlin improve to near perfect record by trouncing the Yankees 13 5 at Emerson Playground. Battery of McGrath Evans and McBreen leads offense while Brick Williams to Alden and Allman handle catching duties for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Dodgers
Richie Loughlin
Yankees
Emerson Playground
Paul McGrath
Dick Evans
Bob McBreen
Brick
MacWilliams
Bill Hagerty
John Alden
Allman
McGrath
Evans
Rideout Diamond
Walter Carew
Red Sox
Paul “Beaney” Duggan
Norman Anderson
Ralph Viscariello
Billy Moran
Dave Cole
Eddie Loughlin
Funeral Services For Medford Man
Sympathy is extended to John J. O Connell Jr. in the death of his father John Joseph O Connell Sr. at 18 Tauro Avenue Medford. Funeral services were held Monday with a solemn high mass of requiem at St Joseph Church Medford. Coach O Connell is married to Shirlie Ruth Rice a first grade teacher at Thoreau School West Concord and the couple reside in Lexington.
West Concord Tops Acton In North Middlesex Junior League
West Concord nine surprised second place Acton with a 43 victory on Friday night. Earlier, Concord defeated Stowe 5 to 0. West Concord improves to 3 5 while Acton drops to third after his fourth loss in 10 starts. Concord moves back into second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
North Middlesex
Acton
Concord
Stowe
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club Holds Aug Meeting
West Concord report notes 45 members and guests attended a spaghetti supper at the Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club house. Patrolman Fred Nolan presided as president. The next regular meeting is set for August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
Fred Nolan
Boston Fish Pier Postings Signal Fishless Conditions
The Boston fish pier has been posted with signs indicating fishless conditions. Officials note supply delays and possible effects on local vendors and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
Boston Fish Pier
Cardinal tryouts to scout talent at Haverhill camps
St Louis Cardinal camp director Silvey announced July tryout camps in Haverhill to find young talent. Cardinal scouts will assess promising players as the team conducts workouts across divisions, seeking players who can join a ladder of rising stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Wwll
St. Louis Cardin
Hadium
Silvey
Cardinal
Stanky
Cardinals
Musial
al Scho Hemus
Enos Si Staley
Wilm
Local youths shine in golf and track as town sports roll on
Maynard Don Torppa nears national junior golf by one stroke at Belmont CC with an 83 44 39. Tanno Torppa praised for golfing skill. Robinson twins join Taylorsville Town Team in Blue Ridge league while at summer school. Laurila Tuikka Hilli attend Helsinki Olympic Games as track and field enthusiasts. Sam Bachrach, Maynard High star and Maine Boxing champ, now a Worcester doctor and WWII Major. Alumni Field fence fresh coat of paint. Little League season ends with all star selection pending.
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Maynard
Don Torppa
Belmont C. C
Don
Tanno
Robinson Twins
Taylorsville
Ed Laurila
Umar Tuikka
Karl Hilli
Helsinki
Finland
Sam Bachrach
University of Maine
All Pine State Centre
Worcester
Sam
Alumni Field
Marlboro Country Club hosts Mixed Scotch Foursome July 27
Marlboro A mixed Scotch Foursome tournament is scheduled for Sunday July 27 at Marlboro Country Club. Participants may choose their own partner, with events starting at 2 30 followed by a cook out and dancing. Entrants include Concord Henry Hill Belknap street youth in the Hole In One contest with Eddie Rundgren West Concord and George Phillips Carlisle noted as recent entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Marlboro Country Club
Concord
Henry Hill
Belknap Street
Boston
Eddie Rundgren
West Concord
George Phillips
Carlisle
Deer Proves Tough in Mass. Driver Swerves to Miss Deer
Robert E. Demanest of New York swerved his car to avoid a deer near Rowe Massachusetts. No injuries reported and the incident was listed in regional police records.
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Rowe
Mass
U.P
Robert E. Demanest
New York
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Greece
Townies
Bedford Sox
Maynard and
Tutto
Groton Tee
Ashby Ayer Bebels
Internat’ Cartoon Co
B. Link
Caon
Victors Bang Qut
T. Townsend
W. Concord
Hallesey
Muscato
Charmer
Cole
Ae Fornia
Singer By
Kelley
Medford
Musketaquid Club
Sirene
Garden State Park
Camden, N.J
Maynard Storts
Haydium
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