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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
5
Marlboro and Milltown clash as Hudson and Clinton chase a Midland league title with a win over Marlboro. Maynard, Milford, and Milford vie for top spots as Marlboro seeks a Saturday home upset under Coach Wil.
Injuries linger from last Saturday as Bran and Hines miss action while Friedman and Holovak discuss upcoming games. Secret practice and upcoming BU BC series loom with Ohio and Crusaders in play as teams weigh lineup shifts.
The page lists weekly scores across high school and college games. Notable showings include Mansfield and Natick high schools and major colleges like Harvard Princeton Dartmouth and Yale with varied margins. Highlights show several dominant wins and a few shutouts across multiple fixtures.
Concord Stoneham Highs visit Concord Saturday with a 2 1 1 record. Results show Melrose 0 45 6 13 Wakefield 0 7 20 Lexington 1 3 13 Winchester 0 7 19 Prichard 0 6 0 Maynard 18 6 Welburn 0 6 19 Total shows 63 90 across matches and opponents.
In Austin Texas a six man football squad features three brothers nicknamed the Trips. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Shaw and twins Delanoy and Roosevelt Shaw, born Sept 30 1936, anchor the lineup with F D and R at key sites. The trio started on offense with defense rotating positions.
Maynard high eleven, powered by Jimmie Duggan, defeated Punchard 27-7 on Saturday. Duggan scored three touchdowns while Zigzag runs and strong rushing kept Punchard on defense. Maynard aims for final two games, including a showdown with Marlboro.
Baltimore based Harry Kemper an unsuccessful independent candidate for state comptroller filed a campaign expense statement listing 25 cents spent on postage stamps.
Franklin remains at the center as the Shaw family of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Shaw is highlighted. The couple has six other sons and three daughters, forming a large household showcased in the piece.
Carlisle hosts a sled dog race on wheels over five and six tenths miles to Concord. Dr Charles Belford Deerfield finished first in 25 53 with Lyle Grant Carlisle tying for fifth at 31 16. Roland Lombard Wayland placed second at 30 53.
West Concord reports the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club will host a turkey shoot at the club grounds on Sunday November 21. The last supper meeting of the season was held at the clubhouse with a spaghetti feed organized by Sgt. Fred Nolan and committee. President Augie Macone presided and a ladies night recap was given.
Concord Sandy Dodge of Middlesex School rises to the top of local schoolboy scoring with 72 points across several games. Other top scorers include the leading ranks and nearby competitors in the standings.
Middlesex School seeks to preserve an undefeated season and extend a seven game win streak as it meets St George's of Rhode Island on Saturday in Newport. Coach Fred Pratt relies on backfield duo Sandy Dodge and Bill DeFord who have produced 133 of the team's 197 points this season.
Stoneham’s strong eleven, coached by Tony DeTeso, travels to Emerson Playground in Concord for a 2 PM kickoff in a likely final clash between the rivals for years. Concord’s Bernie Megin seeks win to end season on high note as top players like Mike Salera and Bob Davidson lead both schools. Tackle Arthur Duggan will miss action on crutches, with Steve Downey stepping in.
Maynard High School to honor its 1954 football squad with a banquet on December 14 at the Rod and Gun Club. Boosters Club sponsors will run the event with Mike Holovak as principal speaker and John Flaherty as toastmaster. Committee chair Eddie Hooper leads organizers including William Larson John Walsh and Mike Zapareski.
Concord High girls field hockey extended their unbeaten mark with 1 1 tie against Watertown and 2 1 win over Wellesley. Mary and Ellen shared two goals in the Wellesley victory while Ellen Harvey and Gretchell Englehardt scored for the jayvees in a 3 0 triumph. Mary Lou Driscoll added a goal in a 1 0 jayvee win as Concord now stands five wins and two ties with Maynard and Stoneham remaining.
Concord notes track lingering hopes for Class C title as Stoughton Norwood Wareham edge Concord. Lowell’s 38 0 win over Lynn Classical marks 30th victory. Dick Loynd and Bob Downey connected with college teams. Razz Miele obituary recalls 1920s Waltham athletic era and historic games against Concord.
Billy Gibson of Benton Harbor Michigan aged 12 and weighing 57 pounds grew a pumpkin in his back yard that tipped the scales at 60 pounds.
Five highlighted games shape the coming week end as aim to crown class champions. Marlboro hosts Marlboro-Maynard with Midland League title on the line while Gardner meets Athol for Class B and Norwood faces Natick in Class C. Brookline battles Lynn English for Class A, and Stoughton faces Swampscott as upset potential looms.
Hanson led the Ramblers to a 3-1 win over league leaders the Anchors in Lexington, earning a 307 series and high 118 high single. Other top marks included Genetti 300 and Tetreault 300 with 114 and Palmeri 110. Hubbardville topped K of C Srs 4-0. Tudys blanked Lincoln 4-0. Jokers beat K of C Jrs 3-1. Andy Boy defeated Priests 3-1.
Waltham notes a rough week with only 140 of 250 points and 1135 of 1590 season total. Upsets include Wegton over Chelmsford and Concord shocking Melrose. Week prospects show Weston over Lynn Trade and Wayland edge over Dracut with several other local results.
About 85 tramp golfers and their companions attended the annual dinner at Musketaquid Sportsmen's clubhouse in Concord. Police Sergeant Fred Nolan organized a spaghetti and chicken meal. Dr. John F. Flavin, a local dentist, was named the new president, succeeding Edwin F. Crosby. Flavin also won the tramp golf championship this past year, taking over from William T. Wyman.
Army crushed Yale 48-7 in a big weekend upset as Yale joined Boston University and Boston College among the toppled teams. Worcester Tech Trinity and New Britain Teachers posted key victories, while New Hampshire won the Yankee Conference title and Vermont took the Green Mountain crown.
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