Concord Lexington Turkey Day Rivalry Headlines 37th Meeting
The Concord Lexington grid series, begun in 1893, stands as one of the oldest schoolboy rivalries with Concord leading 18-14 and four ties through 360-237 in points. The 37th clash is set for Thanksgiving as the rivals eye another season in Concord or Lexington.
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Early Lexington Concord Thanksgiving Grid Rivalry Chronicle
Inaugurated 1924, Lexington led 19-0 at Concord with late scorers Lal Gaffney and Gene Kraetzer. From 1925 to 1945 the yearly Turkey Day clash swung by one touchdown or less, with notable players Herb Rauding, Ed Britt, Bernie Megin, and Capt. John Wiggins. The series featured ties, routs, and dramatic conversions, shaping Middlesex League history.
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Gene Kraetzer
Herb Rauding
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Ed Britt
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Concord Leads Series in Thanksgiving Football Clash
Concord holds an 18-14-4 edge over Lexington in the gridiron series, leading 360-237 in points. The 37th meeting resumes Thursday Thanksgiving at Emerson Playground at 10 30 a m.
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