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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
12
Belmont powered to a 14 3 victory at Hill as late inning runs broke a tie. Jack Har, Raymond and Tom Ban contributed two hits apiece while Hill hurlers walked five and allowed 12 hits in the setback for Concord.
Readable fragments show a busy day of high school events across golf baseball and tennis. Contests include Emerson Midland Maynard and Middlesex games with venues at Country Club Boston and Emerson Play.
Peter Harwood of Harvard tied for first in the pole vault at 13 feet during a pentagonal meet at West Point. Harvard finished third behind Missouri which scored 93 16 points, with Winn Blackwell of Missouri also sharing the top mark and Owen Torrey of Harvard taking fourth at 12 feet.
Former high school star Tom McKenna, now at Worcester Academy, plans to finish there in three weeks then pursue college track after a Navy hiatus. Concord High weighs a twilight meet against Winchester while local leagues push season ticket sales as postponed games loom and other athletes like Muscato Joyce and Lupien are noted for strong showings.
West Concord Town Team plans pregame activities at Rideout Playground on Sunday May 11 at 2 30 pm before facing Ayer in Middlesex County League home opener. Edward F Loughlin will serve as master of ceremonies and Krist Andersen will throw out the first ball during flag raising.
Middlesex School opens its crew season by sweeping both races against arch rival Groton School on the Nashua River. The first boat finished in four minutes 11 seconds by two lengths, and the second boat in four minutes 20 seconds by four lengths.
Concord-Rain failed to stop Woodland in a four ball match last Sunday as Woodland won 21-2, dropping Concord to second place. Oakley moved to first by beating Lexington, while Trapelo defeated Framingham. Concord next plays Trapelo.
Middlesex School annexed its fourth consecutive tennis victory by beating Lexington 9-0 at home. The meet replaced the planned faculty and graduates match. Earlier wins included Governor Dummer Brown Nichols and Cushing Academy. a matchup with Concord Country Club is on the schedule for Saturday.
Warren Baxter tied for first with 5 feet 8 inches jump in the Bates Middlebury dual track meet at Lewiston Maine. Bates won the meet 69 to 6514 with Baxter sharing the top spot alongside teammate Jack Lategola. Baxter is a Bates College freshman and this marks his third straight weekly placing.
Concord High School fell to Wellesley 39 23 in the Emerson Playground meet on Patriot's Day. Eisenhauer missing, Muscato led Concord with wins in the 880 and 220, Sottile took the 100, Adams won the mile, and Wellesley won the 100 yard relay.
Concord reports no matches this week due to a St Bernard’s parish minstrel show at the Veterans Building. Last week in Lexington Miss Alice Algeo bowled the best three strings and set a high score 286 with 105, Edith McGrath 270, and Mary Connell 264 with Dorothy Martin 264. Alleycats defeated Cubs 3-1 while Top notchers held pace against Gophers.
Weather washed out all activity at Concord Country Club over the weekend with no official rounds recorded. A handicap tournament is planned for next weekend under pro-manager Harold Cahoon.
The Concord squad known as St Bernard s Holy Name features players such as Chick Mayo Georgie Johnson Fred Giusti Richie Loughlin Paul Moynihan Jack Skewes William Pearson and others. The league schedule runs May 11 to June 29 with road and home games against Maynard Acton Bedford Lincoln Lexington Waltham Watertown Weston Waverly Belmont and Lincoln.
Maynard sportsmen Sebastian and John Lindsfors reported catching several large rainbows from Lake Walden during the week. The group notes they are not yet keeping the fish, and the haul reflects early success.
Concord church group forms a Cubs baseball team at Emer son playground after first practice last week. Nick Macone, a former high school captain who played in the GI World Series in 1945, offered guidance on the game.
Commerce Department estimates the total number of business firms in the United States at 3 650 000 in 1946, about 250 000 more than the prewar level.
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Thom S Thoresen of Strawberry Hill Road marked the 31st anniversary of their marriage on Monday May 5. The couple are noted locally and have two daughters Helen and Esther and three sons Paul Edward and Robert. Mr Thoresen is in local business.
Carlsbad New Mexico report notes Traffic Officer Warren McLain faced heavy scrutiny after returning home from a day of issuing pain violation tickets including a parking overstay ticket to his wife. The incident prompted debates on police conduct though details remain unofficial.
The Concord Grange met Tuesday evening at the Peter Bul School hall under Master Linada Cofiant. A program was presented and a Corresponding Officer’s Night was enjoyed. a future Grange Day was mentioned for observance.
A Knights of Columbus gathering is planned for Friday night with Peter Bulkeley as a speaker. George, the general chairman, will present part of the program and the Patriotic part will be included.
The Mansfield Post 158 plans its regular meeting for Wednesday May 14 at 8 oclock in the Veterans Building. Commander John Ainson will preside as plans for the upcoming Trial Day observance are outlined.
Ava Hamilton drifted through Springfield after forgetting the name of the inviting organization for her lecture. The event drew attention to her unusual lapse while she remained the center of curiosity for local attendees and reporters.
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