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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
In a tight intra town clash Bulkeley School defeats Concord High amid a 77 to 27 total for runs and hits. Pitchers limited opponents to 19 hits while garnering strong at bats from Kenna Gower and Jerry Aite. The win enhances Bulkeley's hold as league champs with standout performances from R Porter and Richardson Gower.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Middlesex Juvenile League results involving Bulkeley and a trophy donation by Peter. Details and full names unclear due to damaged text.
It O'Neill pitched the locals to an 8-5 win over Sudbury on Sunday afternoon. Neill hurled effectively in a tight, low-scoring early stretch before the offense pulled away late.
Concord residents will attend a large air show by Ralph A. Macone on Saturday July 5 as part of the Knights of Columbus Field Day. Trials start at 9 a.m. with finals from 1 to 3 p.m. A star attraction, the event expects many aviation fans and will cordon off much of the playground for demonstrations.
The schedule shows Musketaquid Sportsmen supper and meeting in West Concord at 6 30 p m and multiple games across Concord Belmont Waverly Maynard Weston and surrounding towns. Highlights include Paul Revere Baseball League events and Concord Country Club championship rounds resuming today and continuation this week.
Maynard high school honors a strong class as several seniors graduate, headlined by Fred Wasiluk and Georgie Luker. Others ending their athletic careers include Ed Arcier, Bill Bain, Bill Gruber, Ed Olsen, Vic Oskirka, Wim Russo, Bill Tobin, Al Tomyl and Frank Veracka, with Russo’s co captaincy noted.
Waverly will meet St Casimir's in a Paul Revere League game at Crowe Park next Sunday. This Thursday the locals host Lincoln Mohawks in a home contest and next Tuesday face Belmont at Crowe Park in league play with the Saints atop the circuit.
Concord Arther Brooks of Simon Wizard Road in this town sank a 167 yard ace on the par three sixth hole at Concord Country Club last Sunday. It was the course's first hole-in-one of the season and Brooks' first ever.
Finan a Concord High sophomore hurler with seven wins this spring pitched for St Bernard’s Holy Name and defeated Bedford Airport 13 to 3 at Emerson Playground. He allowed six hits, dominated the game, and will join the locals’ rotation this season under Coach Fred Loftus.
Waltham defeated local 4 0 on Thursday evening. Chet Karpiechik stood out with multiple hits for the visitors while Stevens Morrison Gudzinowicz and Wasiluk pitched for Waltham. The locals collected five hits but failed to plate a run.
In Crowe Park St. Casimir's beat Acton 7-1 to extend their Paul Revere League lead. Vert Lankiewicz starred with two safeties and two aggressive drives as errors aided the sev en run total. The opening inning produced a walk a shoorleg and a three run hit, while the second saw two walks two hits and two boots for three more.
The Maynard High School baseball squad dined at Twin Tree Cafe hosted by James J. Ledgard. The testimonial dinner featured a chicken dinner and social singing, honoring the players for their season efforts.
Concord' George Mulcahy Jr. captains Winthrop high school track to an undefeated season. He is the son of Major George Mulcahy, master of Deer Island House of Correction, and former deputy superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory.
Arlington’s St James beat St Bridgets 12 to 8 in ten innings at Crowe Park Sunday afternoon. Higgins led the offense with three singles. Art LeSage added two hits for Arlington. Finnerty Donlon Kent Whitney each had two hits for the visitors. Whitney and Kent contributed key plays as the walk-off rally produced the extra frame win.
The article explains a correct short iron follow through emphasizing weight forward hips level pivot with heels lifted, and a straight right arm. It notes shoulder rotation finishing with hands nearly bisecting the distance from left shoulder, aiming for line of flight and maximum distance.
Concord High graduate Walter Wood, who played shortstop for Concord this season, earned all scholastic honors on the third team by a Boston sportswriter in last Sunday’s sports pages. Wood was among the top hitters for Concord High this spring.
Salva, owner of Lynch Bowling Alleys on Nasan Street, is not interested in the piece urging Sunday bowling. The item will appear on the town warrant and be acted on at the special Town Meeting scheduled for Monday evening, July 21.
Bedford hosts a two day field event featuring a variety of contests and rides. Local organizers including Charles are in charge of games with HowardJoy and Vincent McGrath assisting. A special sports list for children includes pony and jeep rides, grab bags, and prize awards.
The Center school mothers and friends hosted a reception and tea at the Acton Woman's clubhouse for Mrs. Russell Sadnyers and Raymond L. Hatch, Center school teachers, with spring flowers and gifts for each honoree. Also noted is Seaman first class John Moffa on a nine day leave spent at his Rhode Island home.
A simple home technique removes seiled spots on wallpaper. Use clean blotting paper and a hot iron to lift the marks without damaging the paper.
The Bafta club held its annual June supper at the Church of Christ hosted by officers including Mrs John McCoy and Mrs Robert R Reissle. Entertainment by Camp Fire Girls featured The Seven Roads to Happiness and a ballet by Anne Julin and others. The gates meeting elected officers for 1947 1948 and approved kitchen upgrades and a food sale set for June 28.
The Leavenworth Washington fish hatchery on the Icielé River planted 2 750 000 steelhead and blue trout last year. Officials say the nation's lakes and streams benefited as the facility contributes to the global food supply.
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