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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
7
The long-standing Concord Lexington Thanksgiving game, a yearly football test between Concord and Lexington dating to 1893, is highlighted by historic series twists and notable players. The piece recalls past matchups, pivotal drives, and the enduring rivalry that has shaped local sports memory.
Lexington head coach Ingraham seeks his first victory against Concord since taking over in 1948 after coaching Howe High. Concord counters with Megin aided by O Donnell, Seaward, and O Connell overseeing junior and C squad teams as Jayvee and freshman players fill rosters.
Grid Gossip notes five sport captains on the present high school squad Leo McKenna and Dick Lyons lead football Lyle Carlson leads indoor track Porter Adams stars in baseball and Jack Finan co captain of outdoor track In the 1947 tie game Concorde and Lexington fought to a 0 0 stalemate neither reaching the 20 yard line in a drab contest that spoiled Concords record
Concord two players Carlson and Zumwalt each scored three touchdowns this fall. Carlson hit Maynard and Framingham, while Zumwalt found the end zone three times against Belmont.
The Lexington Boosters Club muskets go to the Concord Lexington game winner for the 1941 onward era. Concord has seven wins through 1950 with Lexing ton claiming 1942 1943 and 1945. The K of C Memorial trophy will also be awarded, with Concord having previously claimed the first trophy in 1948 and 1949. A December 12 banquet will present both trophies along with two newer donations from Lincoln Legion Post and the Elks.
School officials of Concord and Lexington are listed. Concord superintendent Radcliffe Morrill and principal John F. Donovan appear alongside Lexington superintendent Thomas C. Grindle and high school principal Manfred L. Warren.
Concord hosts Lexington and Marlboro visits Hudson headline a holiday schedule packed with rival matches. Other notable pairings include Maynard at Clinton, Westboro at Shrewsbury, Framingham at Natick, Milford at St. Mary’s, Nashua at Keith, Fitchburg at Leominster, Arlington at Melrose, Lawrence at Lowell, Newton at Brookline, Woburn at Winchester, Stoneham at Reading, Needham at Wellesley, and Dedham at Norwood.
Concord high school sixth annual testimonial banquet shifts from December 8 to December 12 after the Piedmont Bowl game on December 7. The State Armory hosts dinner by Witham's of Lynn with Burleigh L. Pratt as toastmaster and Edward J. McCafffrey handling tickets. William J. Parker chairs the Concord Citizens Committee organizing the event. a guest speaker will be announced later.
Lexington high school cheerleaders perform under captain Lorene Norlin with teammates Nancy Wilson Barbara Lichtenberg June Wilson Mary Lou Miller Carolyn Fisher Anne Lynch Sally Proctor June Cotter and Sandra Traver, all wearing Blue and Gold.
Concord coach Barnie Megin remarks that losing 24 senior varsity players marks the biggest loss of his eight years. Graduates include backs Dick Ryan Lyle Carlson Bob Zumwalt Leo McKenna Bob Gaylor Larry Webber Artie Mills Joe Denaro John Coughlin Harold Couvee Bob Queen Jack Finch Eddie Ricker Porter Adams ends. Also Dick Arthur Bob Arthur Dick Lyons Larry Lyons Bruce Woodworth Dean Comoe Donnie Mulcahy Paul Lannini Hans Van Leer linemen. Manager Dan Gaylor is the 24th to graduate.
Coach Bernie Megin guided 65 victories in 73 games with Mercy in eight seasons. Notable setbacks include a 7-6 1941 loss to Hopkinton, and 0-0 tie with Lexington in 1947. The 1951 Piedmont Bowl loss to R J Reynolds 14-13 is Among the memorable close calls. Hopkinton stands as the only Massachusetts team to edge his squads in this span.
The Concord Jaguars lead the long series against Lexington in a Thanksgiving game at Lexington Center Playground set for 10:30 a.m. The series record stands 19 wins for Concord, 14 for Lexington, with four ties. Concord also leads in total points 386 to 237 in the 38th matchup dating back to 1898.
Headmaster rulings set by Concord for schoolboy play require nine games per team beginning 1952 with no jamboree next fall. Jamboree is skipped while the schedule remains nine games per squad.
The document notes the years 1950 and 1951 as reference points for a nine-game plan. It states that a later opening date will trigger the nine-game schedule.
Concord High and Lexington High will open their 38th traditional Thanksgiving game at 10 30 a m on Thanksgiving Day. The early kickoff allows fans to attend church services in both towns.
Unclear OCR text lists names Carlson Denard Ryan Comeal and several others with scattered surnames and fragments. No coherent event or outcome is provided to confirm a full news item.
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