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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
9
A historical golf diagram explains the ideal stance and weight position for a powerful swash. It highlights keeping the head steady through the swing, aligning the body for a perpendicular shoulder pivot, and using forward weight to hit down on the ball. It details club selection, ball position, and the path of the swing for long, controlled shots and proper divot technique.
Concord notes show week at the playground with Miss Sturtevant and Miss Prendergast groups busily crafting and playing games. Softball, track, and a human pet show highlight activities. winners include Bill Mullaney and Joan LeSage with diverse prizes and costumes.
Concord faces Bedford next Sunday at Emerson Playground following a home game against Lincoln Mohawks and St. Bernard’s. The schedule lists August 5 at Maynard, August 7 at Acton, August 6 at Lincoln, and additional games through August 24 at Lexington.
Hudson defeats Maynard 12 to 1 at Crowe Park for the second straight win. Billy Sims fanned 10 with a no hit bid until the sixth inning. Simard led Hudson with three hits. Silva and Leazer added two each as Dick Beauregard and Paul Anastas played strong defense. Anelozer had two hits for Maynard. Foley and Jerry Robinson starred for Hudson’s battery.
Hudson Playground beats visiting Maynard 9 to 8 at Moulton Field. Pete Conti fanned seven with one walk for Hudson while Beauregard Sims Anastas and Dumas provided the best hits. Maynard’s McDonald and the Robinsons led the guests at the plate. A rematch is set for tomorrow in Maynard. Junior Playground vs Scouts of Troop 1 at Riverside Park tonight.
Concord and Waltham youths joined 43 youngsters at Bicycle Park Waltham for Boston Braves tryouts last Friday. Two local boys, Fran Harter and Joe McCusker, earned spots on the all star squads, with Jack Sheehan Jack Skewes and Capt Dukie Stefanelli among those participating. Encouragement was given to pursue semi pro school or college baseball.
The July 29 Benny's faces Rock's Rockets and July 31 features Pool Room against Post Office. August 1 pits Pool Room against Rock's, August 4 has Tudy's vs Pool Room, August 8 hosts Tudy's vs Rock's, and August 11 sees Tudy's vs Benny's.
West Concord defeats Graniteville 2 to 1 in a late seventh inning rally. Herbie Blodgett blooped a single to score the winning run after entering for Barry Higgins. Carl Anderson opposed Cannonball Cote in a pitching duel as West Concord collected four hits while Graniteville had 11. Jack Wallace and Rocky Pierce drove in the runs. Val Muscato stole two bases.
In the Paul Revere League a St Bernard Holy Name nine tied Sudbury four four while Acton nine beat Lexington five three. Concord racer Fran Maguin placed third in a Dracut speedway trial heat on July 21. Coach Bernie Meggin plans two Saturday jamborees at Hudson and Fitchburg to start the football season.
Walter R. Carew now replaces Bill Boland at Peter Bulkeley School and attends Tufts summer school in Medford where he lives. A former Medford and St. Bonaventure athlete, he will assist Coach Meg in fall and likely coach the Peter Bulkeley eleven. Also noted is a baseball game next Sunday between the City Sheehans and the Country Sheehans in the 28th annual Sheehan event.
Bedford Army Air Base officials plan a Friday open house and RAF Day with an 11 am to 5 pm tour, an Air Show at 2 pm, a mock raid at 4 pm, and a 4:30 pm parade. Participants include American Legion, VFW, CYO, and Murphy Hospital band with formation flights over nearby towns.
In Dearborn Michigan a light street collision involved drivers Werner Kiss and Arthur Hiss. An investigating officer considered joking about the names noting Kiss and Hiss didn’t miss. The incident was described as minor.
Lincoln Mohawks face St Bernard s Holy Name in Paul Revere League at Emerson at 6 16 p m on Thursday. Friday features Herronville vs Hubbardville in Concord Twilight League at Emerson 6 15 p m. Weekend golf opens today at Concord Country Club and runs through Sunday with nearby matches in Pepperell and Maynard venues.
West Concord, the league leader Varney A. A. of North Chelmsford blanked West Concord Town Team 7-0 at Rideout Playground last Friday. Varney led 2-0 before a five-run seventh inning sealed the win as Charlie Hopkins allowed eight hits for West Concord and Val Muscato tripled for Varney. Batteries: Bomal Belida for Varneys Hopkins Condon for West Concord.
The St Bernard’s CYO team, coached by Jack Castore, remains fifth in the Intermediate CYO League standings with five wins and eight losses after recent play. The report notes their continued position in Atts place in the Greatantagey.
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