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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
9
fragmented notes show contestants such as Adams Coe Sottile and Mus Sorokian competing in the 100 200 and 880 yard races with marks in broad jump high jump and pole vault. placements include several seconds and thirds with times around 23.5 in the 220 and 56.7 in the 440 in a crowded meet featuring West Barrett and others.
Fragmentary report notes Wakefield Reading tied and a Stoneham lead in a league race with Lexington Concord and Belmont mentioned. Details are garbled and names appear inconsistent across the OCR.
Hudson Independents rallied for a 6 to 5 victory over Stow in a league game at Meusinon field. Trailing 5 to 1 after five innings, a five run burst in the last two frames produced the win. Rocheleau A Klukas and Lincoln sparked the rally as Stow yielded the decisive runs. Sunday the Independents host Woodville at Moulton field starting at 2:30.
James A. Charnley of Concord named recipient of the Van Am prize Medal at Columbia University New York as the class member most distinguished for service character and courtesy.
Instruction on wrist cocking and hip shoulder pivot during the backswing. Emphasizes keeping wrists cocked to impact and a near effortless swing. Includes notes on a perpendicular, high lofted shot and the correct outward motion of the clubhead.
A reader asks about keeping the head fixed as the swing anchor. The column explains slight head turn at address is unnecessary and moving the head during the swing risks a topped ball or misaligned face, stressing a straight line between left arm and shaft.
John Barry squeezes in Dana Pierce for the final run as St Bernard’s CYO, newly reorganized under coach John Castor, edged St Michael’s of Lowell 4 3 at Emerson playground. Dee and Flynn powered the deciding double producing the winner to lift the record to one win two losses with more games planned.
The text discusses grip variation and its impact on putting. It mentions using different finger placements on the grip to enhance wrist action and control. It suggests practice to determine which grip feels most effective for precision on the green.
Concord J. J. Watson, former Concord public schools coach and P E teacher, who left to become Revere recreation director, will not take that post and will enter a building contracting business with his father in law in Watertown. He lives in Water town, is married with three children, and was elected Watertown School Committee member last March.
The text notes William I West former Winchester football star and Army varsity captain of the 1942 championship team graduated last week and received a second honor. It mentions his brother Johnny and other classmen from Concord track who achieved school titles and athletic distinction.
Concord loses 7-6 to Stoneham in a Middlesex League clash at Stoneham. A late protest over a ground-rule double by Ken Gelineau sparked the dispute as Chet Corkum vs Dick Finan pitched in a tense, back and forth game with Stoneham taking an early four-run lead before Concord tied it in the ninth.
A local matchup unfolds this evening as Maynard visits St. Casimir's, returning to the scene with both teams seeking a points edge and a sharper hold on the league standings.
A 19th century test by Charles Clapp Jr compares smooth golf balls with dimpled balls using a driving machine. Balls with dimples produced longer straight flights around 230 yards, while smooth balls faltered, showing dimples influence lift and stability through air eddies.
Concord reports final prize awards at the annual Ladies 10-Pin Bowling Club dinner held at the Maridor in Framingham. Tope notchers topped the league with 86 wins, 38 losses, and 395.5 pinfall for a 36.7 average. Alleycats second with 70–54, 36.412 pinfall and 91.5 average. Cubs third at 57–67, 36.264 pinfall and 89.9. Gophers last with 35–89, 35.63 pinfall and 83.1 average. Individual prizes went to McGrath for highest triple, Moyn for 304, and Alice Burke, Nancy Edie, McGrath, Nickerson for best attendance. Topnotchers and other high scores named. captains listed for Cubs and Alleycats.
In a tight town matchup at Ayer on Wednesday evening the Ayer team beat West Concord by one run. Sebastian pitched well with 10 strikeouts, while Forest contributed a strong effort for West Concord. The scoring details show Ayer taking the lead in the fifth and holding off West Concord's late push.
Dudley Compe with Old ated a Concord Jim Dudley who catches for Lingolit Mohawks in the Paul Revere League played second base for the 1921 Cambridge Latin graduates at Harvard exercises last Friday. His team bowed out as Cam tin won 15 to 9. Also on the losers were Doc Gautreau and Pete Cote among others. Dudley plans this year as his last, closing a quarter century in baseball.
West Concord Town Team defeated Graniteville American Legion 9 to 6 in a no league game. Richie McCarthy was the winning pitcher as West Concord piled up 13 hits led by Sebastian with a triple and Wallace with a double. Graniteville had nine hits with all pitchers allowing six runs.
Government bonds campaign urges citizens to invest in the national savings effort. Authorities emphasize patriotism and financial security through U S Savings Bonds and promote broad participation across communities.
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