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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
14
Results from the Maynard Summer Bowling League show the Red Sox defeating the Braves 3-1, Hot Shots beating the Cubs 4-0, and Bears defeating Tarpapers 3-1. Jack Conquest posted a 300 game with a 330 series, while J Farrar had the high single score of 128.
Concord’s Lowell all stars bound for seventh annual clash with Lawrence will train at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Eight Concord High seniors from last year’s varsity squad report to Head Coach Ray Riddick with assistants Beenie Megin and Charlie Hazel of Tewksbury. drills start August 14.
Outfielder Andy Pafko of the Milwaukee Braves was ejected by umpire Augie Donatelli on July 10 after throwing his cap and protesting a close call. The Sporting News notes it was the first banishment in Pafko’s 13 year career.
Concord’s Harold Cahoon Jr. narrowly misses regional qualification for the national junior championships at West Peabody. He carded 44 and 43 for 87, just one stroke from alternate selection.
Concord reports two youths selected for Bear Town State Forest conservation camp, David DeWiaro and Robert Windheim Jr. Top prizes at field day include ten winners led by M. Bruno of Malden and Marlene Port, with names from Brockton Cambridge Hyde Park Acton Lexington West Concord and West Concord.
Sports notes report manager Jimmy Condon of West Concord Cardinals pushing revision of semi pro ball nine in Concord and nearby towns Lincoln Acton reorganizing the semi pro sport. Stan Bond elevitch former Maynard and Hudson coach welcomed a daughter and now coaches Swamp Scott. Fort Devens beat Ayer 25 1 in Village League. Maynard Pony League all stars lost 14 2 at Waltham. Maynard Acton Little League lost 1 0 in 10 innings to Assabet. Troop 69 schedule active Monday night. Village Baseball League regular season ends Sunday with playoffs planned next Sabbath. Acton hopes to reach playoffs.
Acton Maples defeated Lowell Vets 9-0 in a Village League game to move ahead of Hudson and Bedford in the standings. Earlier wins and losses included a 4-2 win over Hudson and a 6-5 loss to Littleton. Playoffs begin Sunday, August 7.
Due to extreme heat and the vacation peak there was no regular weekend golf tournament at Concord Country Club. Harold Cahoon, pro, reports. He hopes to arrange another tournament this coming weekend.
Thirteen graduates from agricultural college aided by Esso 4-H Club Scholarships toured New York City to celebrate completing their educations. A highlight was attending a game at Yankee Stadium where they met many figures from the sport and industry.
Concord club champion Geary qualified in the opening round of the New England amateur golf championship in Manchester New Hampshire. He posted 79 and 72 for a 151 total in the medal round making him the lone local representative in the 26th annual event.
N L Halpern president of Theatre Network Television Inc predicts the September 20 Yankee Stadium bout will yield the first closed circuit theater telecast to top a one million dollar gate. He says fan turnout to 100 theaters could push receipts toward two million dollars as closed circuit TV grows.
Bedford games listed in the Village Baseball League for the week include Bedford at Nashua Wednesday Friday Littleton at Lowell and Acton at Hudson. Nashua won its 16th game last Friday night via a forfeit from Bedford.
The Concord Recreation Commission will meet Wednesday August 3 at 7 30 PM in the Town House courtroom. Chairman Richard F Wood will preside with Director Bernard E Megin expected to discuss the popular summer playground classes and attendance. All members are urged to attend.
A man vows to pursue success and the responsibility to the Bureau of Internal Revenue follows once achievement is reached. The remark frames personal ambition as linked to tax obligations.
A quoted line, “You’re only young once. After that, you’ve got to find new excuses for what you do!” appears as a slogan in an old publication, attributed to the Otp lime. The source presents a witty take on youth and responsibility in a period voice.
St Bridget's CYO earned their fifteenth straight win by defeating St Mary's of Melrose 10 to 3 at Crowe Park. Dickie Jones sprained his leg, likely out for the season, as the team prepares for the Archbishop Cushing tournament against St Mary's of Milton. Ronnie Cassidy hit a bases loaded triple, Larry Brooks made a running catch, Charlie Walsh led with two hits, and Johnnie Kulevich won his tenth game despite three hits allowed.
The Musketquid Club Concord Musketaquid Sports men plan a supper and meeting at the club house off Harrington avenue on Thursday August 4 at 6 30 PM. A brief gathering will follow meal services and club business.
In the North Junior division West Concord and Concord face several coming tilts. On August 1 Concord plays West Concord and Westford meets Ayer. August 3 Littleton visits Concord and West Concord hosts Ayer. August 5 Ayer plays Littleton and Concord visits Westford.
A woman's guide to protecting skin in summer. use a gentle lanolin cleanser and daily lotion to prevent wind and sun damage. Apply with upward strokes, rinse, then use cool toning and a protective film to create a base for makeup.
A refrigerator dessert combines pineapple crushed with unflavored gelatin sugar and salt. Ladyfingers line the mold with cream and pineapple. the top tucks in and chills for about two hours before serving garnished with whipped cream cherries and nuts. Ninety percent of New ads communities are still governed by town meetings.
The 51 herd of Farnham W Smith of Great Brook Farm passed registry tests by the Massachusetts Holstein Friesen Association with UMass. The Brattleboro Vermont test site had the herd milked twice daily yielding 13 174 pounds of milk 493 pounds of butterfat and an average of 21 quarts per day.
Miss Carol Ossinger is enrolled at Boston University Summer School taking Remedial reading and English teaching. Leonard Lukas, Grade 7 student from North Acton, earned an amateur radio license with call WINIUIGIFX. Charles Lukas and William Irwin also received amateur licenses. Acton School Committee approved use of elementary playgrounds by Acton Community Center for summer activities.
Maynard Arvo Rivers of United Co operative Society hosted Hyva heimo Kaleva Camp youngsters and instructors Tuesday morning at the United Co op. They toured the dairy store and bakery then enjoyed a snack. Campers registered enthusiastic approval and thanked Rivers for the chance to become acquainted with the Maynard Co op.
In a limited Thursday event, judges from Hamilton capped the ay 21st annual breed dog competition. Teens weighed entries as best in class can breed standards under a strict deadline. James Vary and William Forest led regional teams, with George Me. noting top honors for New George Me.
Compahs Armory near Willow and Concord hosts a Rotary meeting at the home of 8 p.m. and another at 3 p.m. at the church grounds. Red for Savin is listed as a participant in Concord.
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