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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
7
A compact guide reviews two and three piece split bamboo rods for travel and camp use. It weighs tradeoffs between ferrule types balance length from four to six feet and favors a five foot rod with snap casting. It contrasts two piece mid ferrule weakness with three piece flexibility and discusses grips cork fittings and seat locks.
An old man extols pan fish like crappie rock bass bluegill sunfish and yellow perch as reliable, bitey targets. It outlines light tackle methods including ten foot fly rods and small hooks, with tips on where these fish dwell and how they bite best in spring and fall.
Carlo Lantieri writes May 5 to Paul R. Leach of the Chicago Daily News from the Alps where he serves as an artillery lieutenant in the Italian army. He recalls friends on the other side and expects a grand result. he notes his pride in America’s support and asks to send regards to his Chicago contacts. He left the United States a year ago to return home and fight Austria. the card bears the censor’s mark.
Covington of Little Rock tops the circuit with a .428 average and also leads in hits with 12 and in sacrifice hits with 12. Edmondson of New Orleans tops in stolen bases, and Miller of New Orleans leads in runs with 22. Chattanooga shows team hitting at .279 with several leading batters across clubs.
A recent game shows the national pastime as a melting pot with Rube Schauer born in Russia on the pitching mound and Meyer of Polish descent at bat. McTunis at first base Irish, Grover German, Bates English, and outfielders Francisco Italian Ping Bodie and Mel Johnson among others.
A bantamweight boxer died after a light punch in Sydney marking the first modern administration fatality in Australia. In the seventh round the boxer collapsed after a short arm jab to the jaw and died after autopsy revealed an exceptionally thin skull in several areas.
Jacob Speelman, Lawrence College athletic director, Appleton Wis, named Oberlin assistant professor of physical training and varsity football and basketball coach. A Missouri product, he was a four year football basketball and wrestling star and all conference end. Trustees must ratify the appointment, but approval seems likely.
Clifford, a standout ball player known by many nicknames including Gavvy, shares the origins of the name. He recalls living in Gaviota California where a local team borrowed the town name and a spectator shouted Gavvy during a game, the nickname sticking ever since.
Maynard High School beat Hudson High at Marlboro on Wednesday June 13 as seven runs came in the seventh inning. Tom Marsden dominated on the mound with 12 strikeouts while Heath Dunlop and Dunlop led Maynard with key hits and bases stolen by Heath.
A review of Concord High School athletics highlights the yearlong program as highly successful with notable batting and fielding performances and rising standout players.
Ward, holder in track championships and a member of the team that triumphed in the Scandinavian games, plans another trip to Europe. He has enlisted in the regular army as a private.
The National Game results show Springfield at home with Williams Gaston Barron Powers and teammates in batter’s conditions. Portland hosts Worcester with Keifer Lindstrom Wilder Plitt Durning on the mound. New London reports Donovan Fortune and Fish as its Battery. Bridgeport battles Hartford with Houte Ginane Kritchell Liston Grdey Skit in a tense matchup.
Historian John of the Giants recalls a famed 19th century moment involving King Kelly. With two on and the tying and winning runs aboard, Kelly made a remarkable catch extending his left hand to grab a hot liner and save the game.
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