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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
13
Maynard pinch hits as Bobby Ryan silences rivals with key strikeouts in a tense sixth inning. An action packed match sees onlookers praise the crowding effort and a final rally falls short for the visitors.
In a field dominated by Marquette Fordham and Villanova, Holy Cross Bernie Dee led high marks with 346 in the high individual event while Richie Loughlin of Villanova posted 134. Steinmann of Holy Cross posted a 97.3 average and Loughlin of Notre Dame 959. John King of Notre Dame and Joe Francis of Fordham each posted top marks in the event.
Early results from Wonderland greyhound racing at Revere Raceway show Keliga as the top stretch runner after a dramatic finish. Dick Price notes Keliga remains the best in the United States, with contenders Pennipost and Rustum among others, as fans fill the stands for schooling races ahead of summer meets.
Roger Langley of Barre Maine schoolteacher was elected president of the U S Eastern Amateur Ski Association at its three day convention closing Sunday. He succeeds Edward Eatmon of East Granby Conn. Other officers include Jerry Bitzer Mountainside N J first vice president Edgar Anderton New Sareen secon Warren Ir New etia Mase secretary and Elister Boardman Ligonier Pa treasurer. The 1957 convention was awarded to Bridgeport Conn. Dartmouth College ski coach was awarded a prize decades after winning it.
Groton School defeated Middlesex 8 to 0 in a Private School League game. Concord pitcher Dave Hopkins allowed 10 hits with Sam Weaver Mike Victor and Sears each getting two. Middlesex captain Charles Crane left the game with a finger injury as Groton took a decisive win.
Decathlon the outstanding three year old sprinter Switch On head a River Divide Farm string of 11 campaigners under Rollie Shen and Gerald L. Colella of Haverhill. The pair loom as favorites for the May 14 Suffolk Downs Spring Meeting as they form the core of a strong 11 horse stable ready for Florida wins this winter.
Boston lefty Mel Parnell expects his first starting assignment this week in a critical three game set with the Detroit Tigers. Manager Mike Higgins notes injuries delayed the move as Boston relies on right handed starters Sullivan Porterfield Brewer Nixon and Baumann to balance the rotation.
Concord High School staff sponsors a ball point pen machine in the hall with all profits benefiting the school newspaper. Seniors Richard McWalter and Lyle Carlson, both Syracuse University College of Business Administration graduates, earned B averages. English teacher Socrates Lagios organized a senior English group talk by Horton Edmonds, retired Boston city desk editor, sharing experiences and practical insights.
Concord Cambridge match recap shows Middlesex School blank Browne and Nichols 7-0, then at home Saturday fell to Winchester High netmen. Winchester posted the key scores and the result altered standings for both teams.
Bedford parents planning first grade entry for next fall must obtain registration forms from the school principal in the old junior high building. Return forms by May 11. Children must be six by October 31 1956 or qualify by a testing option for December births. Birth certificates required unless recorded in the Bedford town report. vaccination proof or medical exemption needed.
Des Moines report notes two young women, Margaret R and Martha G Boys, aged 21, are recorded as eligible voters. The item comments on the surprising inclusion of female voters in the local registry.
Mill Dam Bowling League held its annual banquet at Ellis hall with over 50 attendees and a roast beef dinner from Withams of Lynn. New officers named Red Bradley president, Hopkins secretary, Halliday treasurer. Ramblers named champions with team trophy. high single honors went to Comeau and Joe Antognoni. high triple to Harmon. top averages earned by Delsie, Harmon, Colombo.
Lincoln The Lincoln 4 H Club hosts a horse show on Saturday May 5 at 9 45 am open to all youths under 18 from Lincoln and nearby towns. The event is on McIntosh lane off Lincoln road with refreshments. In case of rain it moves to Sunday May 6 at 12 noon.
Doctors warn that football endangers players mainly through heart and lung injuries from the violent game. They urge thorough physical exams for each player and season-start building-up exercises to mitigate risks.
Farmington Maine report notes the Farmington Public Library Association has more than 65 000 left in wills but restricted to book purchases with no operating funds. The town must cover maintenance and running costs.
Independent operators drill seventy seven percent of oil wells that open new fields according to the report. The finding highlights the role of independents in exploring and developing new oil regions.
On Sunday May 18 at 8 p m in Concord Academy Gymnasium Matilda Cole mezzo soprano and Judy Olmsted pianist present a public free recital. Both students study music seriously and have performed at Exeter Brooks Cambridge Musical Club and student recitals.
The Weather Bureau reports that one crop acre in every six across the United States was fed by sprayed fertilizer or seed dispersal in 1955. This reflects widespread use of aerial application for crop production during the era.
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