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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
9
A nine slammed 16 visiting hurlers in the fifth inning with six hits and a Cronin triple. On the mound held the opposition to hits and had good pace as Reynolds and others contributed. Batters and fielders are listed with partial stats and names uncertain due to OCR errors.
Friday events include Old Town Team against Herronville at 6 30 p m twilight league and Middlesex League match Westford with Lions and VFW. Holy Name and Emerson face unknown opponents in late day slots. Saturday outdoor conditions expected with mixed golf and swimming activities across local clubs.
Robert Prentiss appears in Concord District Court for firing cannon crackers in the town center causing a runaway that shattered a window at Richard son’s Drug Store. A separate item notes a dog bite of Joseph Richardson while riding through Acton.
Marlboro based Sgt John P Calleary Post baseball team defeated St Bridget's of Maynard 7 to 3 in a Central Mass league game. Armand Allaire cleared the bases with a home run to spark the win. Colombo homered for Maynard with one aboard. Marlboro's fielders listed Moffa Brennan Turner Bousquet Ghiloni McCarthy Buree Risotti Allaire Lawrence.
John W. Codding Jr. of 9 Elm Street won the Concord Country Club tournament after rain shortened play. His 12 best holes totaled 47 39, with runners up W Lovejoy 50 38 Burleigh Pratt 51 40 James Austin 49 41 Herbert Wardwell 54 42 and Ralph Piper 54 42.
Archie Barrett pitches a four hitter in a 4-1 victory over Hudson Town Team. Doyle and Callahan each collect two hits. Mike Vodoklys is named head football coach at Maynard High School. West Concord edges Bedford A. C. 6-5 on a four run rally in the ninth as Joey Flanagan defeats Harry Cook in a pitching duel.
William G. O'Brien entered the Massachusetts State Golf Tournament at Deadow as Burleigh L. Pratt won a weekend event at Concord Country Club finishing ahead of Wendell P. Raymond. Sleepy Hollow claimed the first half title in Asparagus League. Our Lady's lost to Lexington 7-4. St Bernard's Jrs fell to Our Lady's Jrs 8-3 with Richie McCarthy and Stephen Rannuzzo combining for the winning battery against Arky Dempsey and Eddie Horne.
Mrs Frank Goodwin and daughter Lois of Great Road enjoy a summer in Provincetown Massachusetts The Carlisle Grange schedules an outing for Saturday July 27 at the master cottage in Duxbury A shore dinner will be served at noontime by the ways and means committee Officers provide contact for attendees
Emerson and Rideout Playgrounds ran a packed schedule the week of July 8 with baseball wins by Emerson Juniors 11 5 over Rideout and 16 7 by Emerson Juniors over Dalton Farm. Intermediates beat West Concord 4 1 as youths compete in tennis horseshoes and a Freak Extravaganza with 56 at Emerson and 72 at Rideout.
Everett Tompkins, famed high school captain and Duke University star, secured his first comeback win last week as his team beat Lakeview 7-2. Other notes mention local runners Bob Wood and Johnny Kelley entering a 10 mile race during Legion Week in Lowell.
Eighth place goes to Teddy Wood of Concord RFC in the annual 10 mile road race held last Saturday in Providence Rhode Island under St Vincent de Paul Society. Charlie Robbins of the Norfolk Young Men's Association wins the race.
Rain postponed Middlesex County League clash between West Concord Town Team and Pepperell at Rideout Playground. West Concord, 8-16 record, aims for fourth place with a late-season rally as they prep for a Sunday game at Littleton.
Four letter athlete Bill McNally of Concord High School has been accepted for entrance into Boston College with the fall class. An end on football, center on basketball, and a versatile track and baseball performer, he earned a monogram and high school honors while balancing academics as National Honor Society and class president. At 18, he faces possible selective service as well.
West Concord youths gathered for a backyard party hosted by Sybil Jane Moore and Roberta Jean Moore at 68 Central Street. A block parade crowned prizes for funniest, gremlin look, and Lil Abner and Daisy Mae themes, with games and refreshments at the outdoor fireplace.
In Monument Hall last Tuesday July 16 Rich ard J. Loughlin installed as Grand Knight of the order. James J. Loughlin, former grand knight and event organizer, led a business session that approved forming three golf teams and matches with other local fraternal groups. A September family outing was planned at Stow County Club with details to follow. The next meeting was set for August. Goose Creek, Texas, claims the world’s tallest mayor at six feet nine inches without shoes.
A Lloyd Kenney from Thoreau street heard the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City with about 50 friends listening. Local scores include Concord beating Milford A A 7 4 with Cousins Bulger at third and two hits by Cousins. Concord also defeats Dorchester 8 5 as Fallon Cousins and J Fallon post two hits each. Fred Loftus wins again over Newton Legion 3 1 and Elmer Dugan loses to Lexington 3 2. A seven year old girl drowns at Warner's Pond despite rescue efforts. James J Mansfield Post plans Labor Day Field Day. Middlesex County Farm Bureau picnic at Middlesex School grounds. George Cutis appointed to State Police patrol.
Ten years ago John H. Bulger a prosperous farmer dies at 80 at his Cambridge Turnpike home. Harold Donovan Ruble and Sylvia Lyndhorse announce their marriage in Concord New Hampshire last April first. Mrs Christine A MacDonnell 77 dies at her daughter Mrs John Bruce home. Knights of Columbus plan Grand Ball and Drawing for Columbus Day. Swimming class finals at Lake Walden see over 300 participants. Funeral for Mrs Cora N Weley Joslin mother of Elnger L Joslin held at First Parish Church.
Five years ago Miss Faith Vanderhoof and Warren E Storer exchanged vows at Dorchester with Rev Robert Storer presiding. The article notes a church ceremony led by the bridegroom’s brother and highlights other local society items from the period.
Helton Li Mitts graduates from Massachusetts Women's Civilian Corps and is commissioned as a lieutenant.
Concord Red Cross sewing rooms open at Concord High School. Monday recreation commission playground classes at Emerson and Rideout Playgrounds. Adjourned town meeting at Veterans Building 7:30 p m. St Bernard parish library open 7:30 p m. Flower exhibits at Concord Free Public Library by Concord Garden Club. Rotary Club lunch at Colonial Inn 12 15 p m. Final swimming exhibition at Lake Walden Saturday 10 a m. Union summer service First Parish 10 a m. Tuesday library and garden club events continue.
Concord Union Church members of J Mansfield Post host an all day outing at a member’s home as plans form for the annual state event to be held in Lowell in August. A local family, the Geislers, have moved into a new residence on a road.
The sacrament is now held after the 8 o'clock mass on Sundays at St. Bei Church during the summer months due to the absence of evening services.
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