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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
3
Concord rallied to beat Bedford 7-5 last Sunday in a tense game that saw multiple injuries and a late comeback. Key players included Soffriti, Genetti, and Tompkins driving runs as Concord overcame early deficits and held Bedford off with solid defense and timely hits.
The West Concord Cardinals were blanked 5-0 by Lexington in the nightcap after Lexington defeated West Concord 10-7 in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon at Lexington. Key moments included Mara's homer and multiple Lex triples, with Maguire and Wilson leading Lexington hitters and defensive plays shaping the late innings.
Heavy rain and Monday’s downpour left Lexington field muddy with pools around bases and home plate. The June 22 contest likely will not be played as neither Concord Town Team nor Lexington contends for the pennant in this half of the 1937 season.
Burleigh L Pratt sank a hole in one on the 185 yard twelfth hole with a spoon shot last Sunday afternoon. He played with R Hobard D W Comins and R C Fessenden at the Country Club.
Concord pouted a 21 ball game to Lexington on Emerson playground. Nick Macone doubled and scored, Tompkins pitched well for Concord but errors paved the way for Lexington’s sixth inning rally. Final: Lexington 4, Concord 3 with six Concord errors and nine Lexington errors noted.
In a pitcher’s duel at Lexington on Sunday June 20 West Concord Cardinal's 4 hits fell to Lexington’s 6 as Boyle led with a triple and two runs while Grinnell relieved Sherwood in the eighth. Lexington scored twice in the first and three more in the seventh aided by Porter and Boyle who tripled and stole home. West Concord falls in league standings after the pair of losses. key defensive plays included two Lexington double plays and one by West Concord.
Local interest soars for the June 27 contest at West Concord field in the Paul Revere League. West Concord aims to repeat home advantage with Wally Johnson likely starting and George Johnson on the mound for Concord.
Belmont town team overwhelmed West Concord Cardinals 8 to 1 on the West Concord field. Belmont pitcher Sullivan allowed only two hits both by Tommy Williams, while Holden's fifth inning double was the lone extra base hit in the game.
Winner take all plan sparks high stakes as Concord manager Billy Sullivan taunts Middlesex Laundry. Tolman’s proposition would award all gate receipts to the winner, with a record crowd anticipated for the Boston Park League clash featuring Nick Macone, John Dempsey, Dick Loftus, and Red McKenna.
J. W. Paul defeated H. B. W. Snelling 1 up after trailing 4 up at 18 holes. Paul posted 77-75 for 152 to Snelling 71-80 for 151. In semis, Paul beat John Buttrick 3 and 1 while Snelling beat Gerald Henderson 4 and 3.
Maynard and Clinton residents prepare for a Saturday morning wedding as Maynard Chief of Police Piecewicz marries Margaret Salmon at St John’s Church in Clinton. A bridal shower for Miss Salmon was hosted by local friends at Fire Chief Priest’s Ac ton Street home last Saturday night.
The Boston News Letter started in 1704 as a weekly two page paper measuring 9 by 12 inches with about 300 subscribers.
Concord dealer Viano Motor Co at 17 Thoreau Street showcases Oldsmobile with a new automatic safety transmission. The system eliminates a traditional gear lever, uses a steering column control with four positions, and shifts gears automatically after starting. Two models offered. price difference noted. retrofit not available.
At a morning assembly Principal Goodwin awarded school letters to thirteen baseball players of Concord High School. Nick Macone won two Anderson prizes for batting average and runs batted in while Bob Mara earned a glove. Team captain Herbert Sims was elected for 1938 after an 11 win 17 loss season.
Standings show Hubbardville 7 2 .778, DBRS ay nente 7 3 .700, Herronville 5 5 .500, Sleepy Hollow 3 7 .300, East Quarter 8 8 .273. Last week results: June 18 Herronville 13 over East Quarter 5. June 22 Hubbardville 2 over East Quarter 1. June 23 East Quarter 7 over Sleepy Hollow 5.
The Acton Garden Club met at the garden of Mrs Herold E. Clapp in North Acton on Wednesday afternoon June 16. Twenty five members attended as the group admired the pine setting, two pools and an outdoor fireplace. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ernest Washburns Concord home Acton Center with hostesses for Floral Arrangement.
Miss Dorothy Ellen Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Ryan of Lowell Road married Martin Joseph Diskin son of Mr and Mrs Martin Diskin of Fairhaven Road at St Bernard s church in a nuptial mass. The couple will live at 47 Main Street after July 15.
Six Concordians were notified of perfect scores on the first ninety puzzles in the Old Gold contest but face a technicality limiting their riches. The newspaper quotes several contestants and their families reacting to the news and the looming next round due Monday at midnight with another set of ninety puzzles.
Two Jamboree troops with 67 Scouts including 11 from Concord and 6 leaders depart for a training camp at Fenn School in Concord from Saturday to Monday. Visiting hours Sunday 2 to 4 for townspeople, with three star scout awards to Concord boys and others. They entrain Tuesday June 29 at South Framingham for Washington.
Bedford Russell Dodge principal of Bedford schools is confined to Arlington Symmes hospital after falling ill at school last Tuesday afternoon. He hopes to return home on Great Road soon as friends wish for his speedy recovery.
Concord wedding announced for Miss Sophie Matucieski of Lincoln and Romeo DiCicco of Concord at Concord St Bernard church next Wednesday June 30 at 4 p.m. The Rev Father Finnick to officiate. Best man Tripoli DiCiicco with ushers David Little Louis McKenna Roger Di Cicco and Minotti DiCicco. Reception to follow at Mrs Harry Little. Both families note recent graduations and careers.
The Ridge Tea House in Concord on Lexington Road opened last night with about fifty guests. Miss Agnes Ferrari, new owner and former Alma's Tea Room employee, previewed refinished interiors and a lobster chicken dinner. Guests Included the Applebys Wheeler Truesdale Aganyo and others from Alma's Tea House and Porto Rico.
Edward L. Craig Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Craig of Thoreau Court, graduated from Hartard College today with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also is a Concord High School graduate from the class of 1938.
Several Concord taxpayers tell the Concord Enterprise they commend the road department for the resurfacing and reshaping work on Middle Street, noting the improvements and quality of the project.
Judge Frederick H. Chase will travel abroad next week and visit his son in Rome during the trip.
Ann H. Tracy daughter of Mrs. William E. Tracy was among the two Radcliffe graduates to receive Summa Cum Laude honors yesterday. Prof. Samuel E. Morrison former Sudbury road resident delivered the principal address at the exercises.
John B Bowditch son of Mr and Mrs John P Bowditch of Main street graduates from Harvard today as second marshal of his class. Bowditch headed the Harvard Crimson daily and played a prominent role in other college activities.
Ex White Sox star Whispering Bill Barrett joins the Middlesex Laundry baseball team. He will lineup next Sunday at Jones field South Acton. Barrett played with Humefield for six years on the Chicago White Sox and later with Washington and Boston clubs.
The twenty third session under founder Thomas Whitney Surette opens Monday June 28 with over 100 students. New faculty include Robert McBride and Willi Apel. other instructors hail from Harvard, Yale, and the Boston Symphony. Four chamber concerts and lectures are planned. sessions run to July 23 with students from many states and Bermuda.
The Concord Summer Playgrounds Committee announces the 1937 staff including Milton K. Paine as Supervising Playground Leader Ralph Ward Elizabeth Clahane Grace W Gaskell Margaret W Lamson Bernard Megin Grace B Riddell and Arrigo Soffriti as playground leaders. Staff are experienced workers paid by the town to provide safe healthy and attractive activities for children aged 4 to 16. Further details will appear in next week's Concord Enterprise.
Franklin Oscar White a Junior High teacher at Harvey Wheeler School and Mona Elizabeth Morris of Norwood filed marriage intentions in Concord. Both are twenty six. Miss Morris is a Norwood schoolteacher. White’s parents are Ethel Bred White and Jennie Dade Emery White. Morris’ parents are James Morris and Rena Nellie Morris. White will continue teaching at Harvey Wheeler School West Concord.
The Concord thrift shop moves from its old location to a new site called The Little Shop on Milldam. It will open July 12 under Gladys W. Kean and Julie L. Chenery with consignments of household articles and clothing and a room of old furniture and china.
Rain pelted Bedford on Monday night yet the 1907 class from Bedford School held a lively dance, preserving spirits and tradition despite the downpour.
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