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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
13
Bob Ladd leads Middlesex with three hits and two RBIs as Groton battles back. Ray, Austin, Bail and Taylor contribute doubles and key hits in a three run rally late, but Middlesex holds on for a 6 5 win behind solid pitching from three hurlers.
The report describes Acton players like Casimir Zame and Watts delivering multiple singles and walks in a high tempo game. Daigle and Thateh contribute key runs amid a chaotic, merry round of scoring with varied hits and defensive miscues.
The Alleycats won 3-1 in a tense Lexington bowling night with MelInnis scoring 101 and 263 in two games while D Agata and Bowler Fen contributed key pins. The event highlighted top female bowlers and sharp team play.
Maynard high school rallied in the late frames to defeat Weston 6 to 4 on Weston field. Coach Dick Lawson used reserves early then swung in regulars who drove in five runs late. Jerry Robinson led with a triple and two singles. Carlo Mariani hit a homer and a single. Luker added a single and double. Gene Robinson two singles. Jackie Swanson allowed six hits, two by Herbst.
St Casimir's faces four league opponents next week. They host Lexington Thursday at Crowe Park with Johnny Gudzinowicz on the mound and Wasiluk catching. Then they travel to Lincoln to meet the Mohawks, followed by two games against Waverly at their field, and finish with Belmont away. The Saints are among the circuit's top teams and a strong week could boost the first half standing.
Maynard fans will see the high school team host Charles of Waltham on town Park Sunday afternoon after rain washed out last week’s opener. Coach Dick Lawson’s squad aims to rebound in a twin bill with Midland League games at Clinton Friday and Marlboro Tuesday, seeking to even the series with McCaffrey Men who beat them 7-1 last week.
State Administration Committee hearings examine reorganization of the Department of Conservation with proposals to set up a five man governor appointed commission from Barnstable and other sport leagues. Sportsmen insist the fund be used for their purposes and administered by their own body.
St Casimir’s Holy Name Society baseball team kept pace for top league honors by routing Bedford 6 to 1 on Civic Field. An early third inning burst by St Casimir’s featured two singles and an error for three runs, followed by a fourth frame rally aided by walks and hits. Fred Wasiluk led the locals with three hits, Joe Wojznis added two singles and a walk, while R Prim and Macbean each had two safeties for the losers.
In Middlesex league action, Belmont and Melrose battled for runs as Belmont posted a strong run-scoring showing while Melrose lagged behind. The contest highlighted key arms in a 70-run nine-game stretch across the season.
Marlboro Class A sweep beats Worcester Country Club 12 to 0 in Central Massachusetts Four Ball League. Class B loses 10 to 1% to Maynard County Club. Obey Armour and Knipe lead A team. Asbjornson stars for B with remarkable putting. Class A now 4914 points after prior 744 to 4% win over Hillcrest.
Baxter, a Bates College freshman from Concord High School, placed third in the running high jump during a meet with Northeastern and Maine at Lewiston. Maine won with 73 points, Northeastern had 43.5, Bates 18.5. Baxter tied for third as Wi Jette of New York and Hickson of Maine cleared five feet ten inches.
In a brief item, a Mormon is noted as a stockholder in a railroad company associated with Coeesth. The notice provides limited details and confirms ownership status without additional context.
Schedule shows Winchester High facing Concord High in a Middlesex League golf match at Maynard Country Club. St Bernard Holy Name meets Waverly Town Team at Emerson Playground in baseball. Over the week Concord High, Middlesex School and Maynard School teams fill the slate with matches at Crowe Park, Lincoln and Emerson Playground among others.
Milford High defeated Maynard 7 to 5 at Crowe Park as Arnold Votolato pitched effectively with 14 strikeouts and a timely double to drive the Red and White to their fourth league win. The game featured erratic Milford defense and aggressive baserunning but ended with Milford holding off Maynard's late threats.
Maynard sparks offense as Patsy Vitone and Driscoll lead 1946 Clinton lineup. Paulino trips in three runs, with multiple players contributing in a high scoring spring contest at Park. Visitor offense strikes early in first frame and plates three more on Donohue and Serewicz hits.
Stow Hale high school baseball beat Wayside 17 to 5 at Stow Harvey with Croft pitching in a nonstandard role replacing the usual first baseman. Upcoming games include May 20 noon at Sudbury and May 23 against Harvard at Stow.
The Assabet Valley Baseball League formed including Berlin Bolton Cordaville Hudson Stow and Woodville. Herbert H. Cooke of Stow is president with J A Addy as Stow director. Twilight games begin Thursdays at 6 30 p m and Sunday fixtures at 2 30 p m. The inaugural game is Sunday May 25 with Stow facing Hudson at Hudson.
An eight year old shorthorn cow in Cherokee, Kan. has delivered twins for the fifth time, producing twins with each of her five calvings. The cow’s owner is identified as P.R. who reports the repeated twinning.
Capt Val Muscato won two events including a Lexington Center track record in the 440 and an 880 victory while Nick Sottile swept the sprints. Concord teammates Rab Adams and Rob Brooks added points, but Lexington blanked on the shot put and broad jump to prevail 52-25 at Lexington High.
In a tight evening contest, Concord nine delivered a strong swat, tallying four runs late as St. Louis fell behind. Dempsey and Thatcher led the battery for Concord while Acton and others contributed on offense, finalizing a controlled victory.
Blanks Selmont reports Concord Middle School boys tennis beat the visiting high school team by a wide margin at home. The locals won all matches, taking both singles and doubles events. Chase N Peterson highlighted the scoring as part of the strong team showing.
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