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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
10
The column argues fans and especially parents shore up support for local baseball amid a perceived sport decline. It notes Milford and Maynard Highs, attendance shortages, and praise for Little League coaches while celebrating local clubs like Marlboro’s Royal Indies and past road races.
Concord reports Middlesex School first team beat St George's 3 to 2 with nine hits. Middlesex second team won 6 to 5 as Middleton? Wood and Robinson shine. Wood pitched well in a late comeback for Middlesex.
The Rod and Gun Club announces its annual Fourth of July chicken barbecue to be held at the club grounds on July 3 with a rain date of July 4. Free top prize drawings are offered. Paul R. Hederstadt serves as chairman.
Sudbury’s Toby Kimball repeated as Belmont Hill captain after being named leader of both basketball and baseball teams. West Concord’s Roger Duncan coaches crew while Steve Livingston at Belmont named 1961 captain. Weston’s T James Scott selected as tennis leader elect.
Concord area business leaders including Ted Beharrell Reed Beharrell William Damon Peter D Arrigo Nicholas Delaney Larry Kendall and Joseph Philippe push creation of a golf course in the Concord Sudbury area. Geoffrey Cornish calls it a beauty. Clubhouse work will start soon with play expected next year.
Acton junior high split three games with Weston Hudson and Sudbury. Grimme pitched a four hitter against Weston, driving in four on two hits. Lindquist and Armstrong contributed on offense, while Sudbury shutout Acton 4 0 as Sweatt debuted on the mound.
Wayland cruised to its 17th straight win and 14th in Dual County play beating Lincoln-Sudbury 33-3. The Bowers squad rapped 23 hits led by Ed Johnson Jerry Whelchel and Dick Morris with four apiece while pitcher Lefty Bill Wilkinson allowed few runs. Lynnfield defeated Ashland 8-3 and Holliston edged Bedford 4-3 in the same afternoon.
Colonial girls defeated Bedford High 39 to 10 in a lone game this week. Joan Tuttle led with six hits in six at bats including two triples and a double. Brenda Bentsen went six for seven with a home run and a double. Rita Lyons added three hits with two home runs. Harriet Wilson pitched well and hit a home run while contribution from Joan Hansen, Harriet and Rita helped on defense with double plays.
Concord residents win at two weekend dog shows with top awards in working and toy groups. At Wellesley on Saturday Ch. Willets Red Jacket from Mrs. Po Long of Concord wins the working group and the toy group sees Ch. Muss of Villa Malta from Bedford. Sunday in Framingham the variety group features Ch. Musi of Villa Malta winning the toy group with fourth place in the Welsh corgi and maltese entries.
Maynard High baseball completed a 10 win 4 loss season finishing third in the Central Mass Conference. Captain Lee Prescott anchored the staff with two shutouts while Johnny Stefanowicz Doug DeRosa diversified between catcher and first base. Paul Staples Burt Taylor Jerry Dee formed a strong infield as Jim Ryall Ram Doran Bob Taylor Bill Larson Carl Prescott fueled the lineup. Upsets included a 5-4 win over Milford and a 3-2 victory over Northbridge. two losses to rival Concord were 2-1 in 11 innings and 2-6 in a blowout. Prescott’s 6-0 shutouts over Hudson and Shrewsbury highlighted the staff. De Rosa served as assistant coach. only Prescott Stefanowicz and De Rosa graduate next year.
Lincoln Sudbury Boosters Club held its annual sports dinner at the regional cafeteria with 250 attendees. 85 Sudbury varsity letters were awarded to students. Barbara Podgurski and Bruce Bergen received blazers from Robert Moore. Ralph Colson spoke, comparing Russia and U S physical education, and 20 members received outstanding records trophies.
Concord shows a good outlook for the next season as Coach Walter Carew builds a stronger diamond team. After a 10-10-1 overall, 7-7 in the Middlesex League, the squad improved from early losses to finish in playoff contention for the state tourney.
Exeter crews swept a regatta at Exeter New Hampshire defeating Middlesex School. The varsity boat won by a length and one half in near record time of 2 32.7 earning Exeter an unbeaten 5 race record and the 27th win in the Columbia Cup rivalry.
The recreation commission announces a summer program with six playgrounds and a Walden Pond water safety course. Opening session is June 27 with facilities at Emerson Ideout State Police Barracks Thoreau Ripley Willard and a new sports crafts center at Willard. Activities run Monday through Friday 9:30 to 12 and 1:30 to 4 with special tennis and arts instructors. Over 900 children have registered for water safety. Eligibility requires first grade completion good health and residency. First session July 22 targets Concord children with transportation from Emerson Pla Riverdale and Bridge areas. Second session July 23 to Aug 19 serves local children. Information at EM 94116.
Maynard Coming games list umpires for Assebet Valley Little League Miners. Tonight Co-op vs Miners with umpires Wilson Burt Hansen. Sparks Bees with Lattu ca Walls. Monday Bombers Timkeneers with Wanhatalo Tucker. Miners Bees with Wanhatalo Saari. Tuesday Sparks Co-ops Wilson Kane Luttica. Jets HiFi Wojsnis Rizzo. Wednesday Bees Jets Wilson Wanhatalo Saari. Co-ops Timkeneers Genest Tucker.
Hale High defeated Stow Hudson 5 to 2 to extend its unbeaten streak to four wins in a row. Hudson led 2 0 after two innings as Hale rallied with a three run fifth inning and a final score of 5 2. Batteries: Barton Ka and Anastas for Hu and Washburn for Hale.
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