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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
4
Danvers and Maynard clash in a hard fought Danvers Memorial afternoon as both teams trade drives and defenses stiffen. Key plays include Brennan's line break and Pydynkowski and Ransom contributions, with Dwinnell and Robinson scoring for Danvers as Maynard presses, but Danvers edges ahead in the final minutes.
Fragmented report notes Dartmouth freshmen Hampton and Kimball posting wins and Tufts and Notre Dame freshmen teams also winning. References to Taft School, Hebron, Mosse Brown, coach, and Rochester arrival appear with unclear details.
The United Co-op team posted a 1780 three string total led by Don Lent’s 130 high single. They defeated Joe's Shep four points as Maynard fall season action continued in week two of the Fall and Winter schedule.
A recent driving event at the Ipoo sac fion ball drew attention as Ringing Bell led with a strong close to the field. The contestant moved about eight yards and neared the top spot, challenging the others.
Instructional piece by Alex J. Morrison advocating serious practice with eyes closed to rethink grip and swing. Warns that steering spoils technique, urges consistent practice by players from champion to beginner to gain better control and understanding of the swing.
The fragment outlines a rough tally of football picks with about 60 points gained from a possible 180 and a 495 of 700 score in a night game. It mentions losses to Salem Waltham Haverhill Brookline Rindge Lexington and Belmont, with wins over Howe and other teams and a late note on 190 points.
A list of upcoming events includes Concord High School girls hockey versus Lexington at Emerson Playground 3 p m Friday. cross country against Waltham at Concord 3 p m. football vs Hudson at Hudger 8 p m. Sunday golf weekend at Concord Country Club. Monday jayvees football at Cambridge Latin 3 p m. Tuesday field hockey Concord vs Winchester 3 p m. Thursday football practice 3 p m. baseball varsity vs Winchester 2 p m. Maynard High vs Chelmsford 2 p m.
Concord high football travels to Hudson Friday night for an 8 o’clock kickoff under the lights. Coach Woody Douville’s Hudson team will oppose Concord which seeks its fourth win of 1947 and 14th in a row despite a week of isolation due to McKenna’s polio scare.
In the recent week the mixed foursomes yielded three finalists across divisions. Andrew Hepburn and Danforth Comins with partners Lane and Bendix advanced to the finals, while Walter Borada with Pliny and Mrs. Boyden trailed 2 up. In the third division semi final Putnam King defeated Chamber Uns and Randolph per. Piper and King then posted a 3 and 1 victory in the final stretch.
The Sudbury Rod and Gun Club will host its second annual Day of Field Day at the new club grounds on Dut ton Road Sudbury. The event is set for Sunday October 119th with a rain date of Sunday 26th. Events include sports field and stream activities and field day refreshments.
Bill O Neill of Holy Name led St Bernard s nine to sweep the intra town championship against West Concord All Stars at Emerson Playground. He pitched 14 scoreless innings and hit the day s lone homer across two games with scores 5 3 and 4 2. O Sullivan collected four hits in four at bats in game two.
In the inter class cross country meet at Fairyland course Concord High School, Clyde Bowen won the 2.5 mile race. Raphy Ace finished third and John Pierce fourth, each receiving medals. Byron Bil came seventh and eighth in other divisions earning bronze.
James Jimmy McKenna of Concord High School has shown improvement after a ten day polio isolation in a Boston hospital. His family hopes he can return home soon as Concord Players rejoin the squad and plan to play Friday night at Hudson.
Concord notes two of its future opponents winning last Saturday. Lexington beat Stoneham 13 0 in three starts while Woburn edged Wakefield 6 0. Maynard fell to Danvers. Cheard lost to Tewksbury 26 13. Billerica fell to Foxboro 14 12. Hudson lost 12 6 to St Sebastian’s in a night game. Concord’s next home foe Winthrop meets Winchester on Monday.
Maynard high school football team faces St Bernard’s at Fitchburg this Friday under lights. The Saints have a strong, even record and may challenge Fitchburg while the locals hope to upset the home team after a tight game against Danvers.
Acton high school athletic association held a successful dance Friday night in Blanchard hall. Committee chairs included Betty Sexton decoration Robert French refreshments and Ron Smith master of ceremonies. The event featured musical performances and was coordinated by officers led by president Betty Bslee.
Former Concord high school track captain Win Ricker now has son Win Jr playing for Lexington’s rival Lex ton High. The youth and his brother Eddie may form a battery in future Lexington baseball seasons. Junior helped Lexington win 13-0 over Stoneham last fall with one of two extra points.
Mohawks Winter of P R Crown Concord defeated Belmont Town Team 8 to 2 in Sunday action at Lincoln Town Field. The lineup included six former Concord High athletes. Managed by John Todd the winners rushed ahead early and took the opener of the series.
Marlboro A Hallowe'en dance is planned by the fish committee of the Marlboro Game Association at the clubhouse on FE street on November 1. Costumes will be worn and a door prize awarded. Refreshments served. John Pesman is in charge of arrangements.
Fragmentary note shows WL Concord 3 0 victory over Woburn Maynard Winthrop with unclear details. The sparse text mentions Magoo and evade but lacks dates or full names.
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