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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

18

Thompson Thompson Speedway Opens May 4 at Thompson CT

Thompson, Conn. hosts a May 4 speedway event featuring Bob Blair in the MacLeod OFFY, Bud Tatro in the Hol Stone Special No 3, and Roscoe Hough entries with Art Cross. Bill Randall teams with Ridlon in No 14, plus Curtis OFFY debut with Dick Shinabue aboard.

Thompson Speedway eWill Bob. Blair New England Blair Roscoe Hough Rivers Art Cross New ‘York Assy Cars Bill Randall Ar “Cannonball” Ridlon Ridlon Willv Curtis Offy Dick: Shinabue

Stow Hich to Play Shirley on May 2-4

The Stow high school baseball team prepares for a trip to Shirley after a Friday win over Wayside at Sudbury 141 to 1. Hayvey and Trefry homered as players advertise their new uniforms and readiness for the upcoming Shirley game set for May 6.

Stow Hich Shirley Stow Wayside Sudbury Hayvey Trefry Vwill Artard High School Stow High School Ma Stow

Peter Bulkeley Wins 1st Game in Concord Contest

Peter Bulkeley defeated Weston 6 to 3 in the opening league game at Emerson Playground Tuesday afternoon. Bill Gowers and Tom Weidner pitched for Concord as Jack Finnen drove in three runs with a fourth inning double. Batteries were Gower Weidner and McKenna for Concord Toland and McLeod for Weston.

Concord Peter Bulkeley Weston Juniors Emerson’ Playground Econt Bill Gowers Tom Weidner Innling Jack Finen T Bulkeley Weston Gower, Weidner McKenna Toland Mé¢Leod

Concord Bowling League Finals Set After Rolloffs

Next Monday night the Mill'Dam Bowling League will hold championship rolloffs at seven in Lexington. The top four teams compete for the title on total pinfall with Depot facing Dairy and Racestep meeting All-Stars. Consolation matches pair Reformatory vs K of C, Thrift vs Concord Gil, and Clippers vs Postoffice.

Concord Mill‘Dam Lexington Depot Dairy iRéformatory K. of C Thrift Concord Gil Clipper Postoffice Martin Ave Depot A Concord Oil All Stars Lincoln Clippers Reformatory D. Bregoli T.delsie C. Bregoli J. Hayes V. Sheehan L.smith Brickerson D. DeRome P.bowker H.hanson D. Carey E Dempsey P. Ingenere R.wheeler K.krolpolka L .Smith L. "Todd P. Wilder B. Nickerson T. Watkins

Maynard Maynard schedule for St Casimir's League games

The Maynard schedule lists games for St Casimir's League with dates and opponents. May 1 Sudbury at Maynard. May 13 Concord at Maynard. May 15 Maynard at Bedford. May 18 Maynard at Acton. May 20 Maynard at Waltham. May 22 Lexington at Maynard. May 25 Maynard at Lincoln. May 27 Maynard at Waverly. May 29 Maynard at Belmont. June 1 Watertown at Maynard. June 3 Maynard at Weston. June 5 Maynard at ??. June 8 Maynard at Concord. June 10 Bedford at Maynard. June 12 Acton at Maynard. June 17 Maynard at ?. June 18 Waltham at Maynard. June 19 Lincoln at Maynard. June 22 Waverly at Maynard. June 24 Belmont at Maynard. June 26 Maynard at Watertown. June 29 Weston at Maynard. June 30 Open date.

Sudbury Maynard Concord Bedford Acton Waltham Lexington Lincoln Waverlyunday Watertown Weston Wallay Lincoln Ry Waverly Tuesly Belmont

Concord coach Skip OConnor gains national feature

Concord High School track coach W Harold O Connor receives national weekly attention for mentor Capt Val Muscato who won the indoor national event.

Concord W. Harold O'Connor Apc Val Muscato

Maynard Rod and Gun Club Defeats Police in Pistol Contest

The Maynard Rod and Gun Club beat the Police in a pistol duel last Thursday evening. Francis Parker led the Maynard team with 276 while Officer Terro of the Police shot 278. Butch Eaton was sidelined with a fractured shoulder.

Maynard Maynard, Rod ‘& Gun Club Loyal Police Francis ‘Parker Rod Terro Maynard Rod: & Gun Club Butch Eaton SI T Parker Hatch i B. Parker Berdman Maynard Police Terro Ams Johnson Zapareski Ruggiero Sluyski

Rankins Elected Vice President at Mid-Sports Club Meeting

West Concord resident Rankins was elected vice president of the Mid-Sports Club at a meeting last week at the Waltham Rod and Gun Club in Waynding year. State Senator Sumner G. Whittier of Everett spoke at the session.

West Concord Imer D.rankins Concord Mid - Sportsman's Club Waltham Rod & Gas Club Forman Mattiolis Milton’ MaéDor Sumner G. Whittier Everett

Concord High relay team takes third at Penn Relays

Concord High School quartet coached by Harald OConnor finished third in the mile relay at the Penn Relays. Nick Sottile, Ralph Adams, Lennie Erickson and Capt. Val Musgato each earned medals with a 3 minutes 38.1 seconds clocking. Swarthmore won, Long Beach was second, Doylestown fourth.

Concord W- Harald O'Connor Concord High School Penn Nick Sottile Ralph Adams Lennie Erickson Val. Musgato O’connor Capt. Muscato Swarthmore Pennsylvania Villanova College Belmont

Concord Domination Sparks Victory in Wed Afternoon Game

Concord beat Reading 17 to 7 as Joan De Ruzzo led with two triples and pitcher Richie Finan earned his third win. Duke Stefanelli added two hits, Jack Skewes collected two of five, and Concord scored six in the fifth and seven in the eighth to seal the win. Fri Concord hosts Wakefield.

Concord Robertson Manning Goncord Joan de Ruzzo Duke” Stefanelli Jack Skewes Richie’ Finan Wakefield C.H.S R.H.S Finan Flynn White Anderson Berry Reading

Four-Ball results highlight Concord-Captain Pierson team

In the Greater Boston Four-Ball League debut Concord captain Lawre Pierson’s squad opened with a 12 0 win over Capt Clark Hodder Framingham. Gleason and Pierson beat Hodder and Lord 4 and 2 Jannsen and Smithe beat Hargraves and Bucher 3 1 9D Comins and Phillips beat Waterman and Reed 2 up and J B …

Concord Lawre Pierson Clark Hodder Framingham Tesma F. Gleason A. L. Pierson, Jr C. Hodder E. P. Lord B. Jannsen

Maynard and St Marys Baseball Clash At Milford

Maynard high school opens its home season against rival St Marys at Milford Town Park Sunday afternoon. In recent meetings the two have produced close games with only a few runs separating them. Maynard faces Wayland next Tuesday at Crowe Park led by pitcher Charlie Bowes noted by major league scouts.

Maynard Maynard High School St Mary’s Milford Maynardites Wason Wayland Crowe Park Charlie Bowes

Dairy Ends Up Jfaird A S Fourth Concord Bowling League

In the final Mill L Bowling League matches in Lexington Depot led the standings after clinching the championship. Dairy dropped to third after Lincoln’s four point win and Durty’s loss. The All Stars clinched fourth place with a 4 0 win. Tony Delsie topped triples with 325 and a 123 single. Lincoln posted 1860 team score, All Stars 1813.

Concord Mill ‘L Lexington Depot Dairy Lincoln Reformatory All Stars Fhrift Postoffice Clippers Concord Oil Tony Delsie Dalgo Bregoli Tom’ Hopkins Thrift

Gophers Defeat Alleycats and Cubs Top Notchers

In Lexington last Wednesday evening the Gophers beat the Alleycats 3-1 while the Cubs blanked the Topnotchers 4-0 in the Ladies Ten Pin Bowling Club matches. Edith McGrath rolled a high triple 281 and a 105 single, Fran D Agata 276, Peggy McInnis 269.

Concord Gophers Alleycats Cubs Lexington Edith McGrath Fran D’agata Peggy McInnis

Concord Rod and Gun Club Seeks White Pond Area Fishing Boost

The Concord Rod and Gun Club met at the Elks Hall on Wednesday. President Elmer D. Rankin led discussion of future plans and an Arreport on the local fishing season was given. Secretary Angelo V. Bartolomeo reported state approval to proceed with a right away in the White Pond area to improve fishing access.

Concord Concord Rod & Gun Club Elks Hall Elmer D. Rankin Angelo V. Bartolomeo White Pond

Winchester blanked Concord in league golf match

Winchester defeated Concord 9-0 at Winchester Country Club. Scoring for Winchester included E Zirkel and Ross Zirkel with 3 points each, Grady and Sturtevant adding wins, while Concord struggled throughout the meet.

Concord Sight School Galfers Winchester Winchester Country Club Irkel E. Zirkelvand Ross R. Zirkel Con- Grady

Radish Cultivation Tips From Early to Winter Varieties

Garden guidance on sowing radishes to avoid waste. Choose early types like Scarlet Globe and Icicle, plan weekly plantings, then shift to long season varieties for hot weather and winter use. Mix radish seeds with slow germinators to mark rows and ease cultivation.

Seeds Foster Morale in South Pacific Army Gardens

Gardens at army posts in the South Pacific help ease homesickness for service members. Lt. Col. Nordgren notes seeds sent with letters are welcomed by troops who stay in one place longer and can grow flowers and vegetables year round. Flowers include cosmos calendula marigold zinnia while vegetables like sweet corn beans cucumbers and tomatoes thrive. seeds for flowers are scarce and often come from home Australia or New Zealand.

South Pacific K. E.nordgren Pacific Australia New Zealand

Concord Country Club Handicap Medal Golf Result

Concord Country Club hosted a weekend handicap medal event with participants including J Adams D Comins Jr F Gleason and others posting scores. Notable scores were Adams 923-72 Comins 8074 Gleason 83-77 Smith 84-77 Peirson 3784 Chamberlin TOT81 4B Pratt 97-83 and Ward 10791.

Concord Concord Country Club J. “Adams D. Comins, Jr F. H. Gleason Smith A.L. Peirson, Jr F. B. Chamberlin H. Wm Wardwell

McKenna Places Two For Worcester Academy In Meet

Tommy McKenna formerly of Concord High led Worcester Academy in a track meet against Dean Academy last Saturday. He won the 220 yard dash and placed second in the 440 yard dash.

Concord Tommy McKenna Concord High School Worcester Academy Dean Academy Icat Icepthex

Greek guerrilla revolt in Greece and Soviet influence cited

The piece argues the Greek revolt against the junta arose from below rather than topdown, aided by Allied arms but shaped by Moscow aligned leaders. It claims many guerrillas indoctrinated in communism, with leaders aiming for a liberal government while rank and file receive communist instruction.

Washington Fesir Warf Department Mbutt Ptriots Tito Yugosievia Mosi Moscow Mtoday Greece Sogues Guerrias Anid Turkey

Child Welfare Highlighted in St Cloud Times Report

A partial transcription from the St Cloud Times describes a focus on children orphanage care and the broader problem facing veterans and society. It emphasizes the need for improved support and services for affected youths and families amid postwar concerns.

America Bonssing

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