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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
9
Historic analysis shows Concord high school repeatedly faced stronger C teams and argues EMSWA should keep them in Class D. Review covers 1939 to 1946 records, noting Concord’s 1941 success and mixed results against C and D opponents, with calls for consistent placement based on enrollment and performance.
Former Concord superintendent H Paul Larrabee attended the Saturday afternoon game with Mrs Larrabee and friends in town. Concord’s victory marked its first four game streak since 1942 under Bernie Megin with wins over Maynard Billerica Weston and Chelmsford. Co Captain Eddie delivered a key interception and lateral to Jack Skewes for a touchdown while remaining solid on defense. Case High Swansea, led by Richard Baker Greenman, the former Concord and Acton schools head, is making a strong Class D run.
Concord Middlesex School defeated Groton 25 to 6 on the Concord gridiron. Riley Gilbert scored three touchdowns two from Stodghill passes while Sam Shriver added the extra point. Groton’s Sam Stevens ran 20 yards for a score in the second period. Next week Middlesex hosts St Marks.
Woburn led by Bob Gannon wins over Concord High 26 to 29 on the local two and three quarters mile course. Cannon runs 13 52 to edge Concord’s Pietro Antonangelli for the top time with multiple Woburn runners placing high and Concord filling several top spots.
Concord secretary Martin J. Diskin lists the Mill Dam Bowling League schedule. Matches roll each Monday at Lexington at 7 PM with no play on November 11 due to the holiday. Next Monday features Postoffice vs Lincoln, Depot Clippers vs Reformatory, Dairy vs Concord Oil, and All Stars vs Thrift.
Concord High and nearby rivals posted losses as Hud son was shut out by Ashland 14 to 0 Johnson fell 12 to 0 to Methuen and Lexington defeated by Stoneham 18 to 7. Chelmsford and Billerica each won or lost, with Billerica taking a fourth straight win before facing Concord next month.
Pigskin Picks recalls Concord High’s strong club and a Friday night matchup against Hudson. The writer details last week’s 7 losses in 18 games and predicts outcomes for 18 teams including Marlboro Norwood Clinton and Concord’s night game.
Winners of the Concord week end golf tournament at Concord Country Club were Francis H. Gleason and Leonard Smith tying for top honors with 1 down. Other cards listed Danforth W. Comins Sr. John W. Codding 3 down A Lawrence Pierson Jr 8 down Edward Peterson Sr Burleigh L. Pratt Walter E. Borden Converse Hill and Ralph C. Piper each 5 down.
The unbeaten Concord High football team travels to Riverside Park on Friday night for its first night game against Hudson, a squad it has not defeated in modern grid history. Kickoff at 8 o clock. Hudson is coached by Phil Flanagan and has three losses in four starts this year.
Maynard high school football rests this weekend after games with Hudson and Concord. The team returns to action versus Chelmsford on Alumni Field on October 26, continuing a Midland League schedule with Natick Marlboro Milford and Clinton. Maynard has already beaten Hudson once in league play.
In Lexington last Wednesday the Gophers defeated the Cubs 4 0 and the Alleycats beat the Top notchers 3 1 in the Ladies Ten Fin Bowling League. Capt Ruth Deitzel and Mary Moynihan led with 248 pins each, followed by Agnes Neville and Margaret Burke at 245 and Alice Algeo with 240. Note includes dairy heifers to freshen this fall needing feed beyond pasture.
Concord high school defeat Maynard 19 to 0 to claim a fourth consecutive Class D title bid in front of 4500 fans. Georgie Fenton Val Muscato and Jackie Skewes sparked a fast, aerial and ground attack with Fenton breaking loose for long scores and Skewes adding a late kickoff return TD. Maynard’s Eddie Dee intercepted three passes but Concord’s line and special delivery backs cleared the way for the shutout victory.
Concord Edward P. Chas of 90 Mainstreet and Dwight Robinson annexed the men's doubles crown at the Concord Country Club over the past weekend defeating Harding A. Greene and W Norris Tuttle in straight sets 6 2 6 2 to close out the 1946 championships.
Concord High forecasts a decisive road trip to Beverly October 22 and a Manhattan meet October 26. The team faces Hudson Friday night at 8 o clock in a fifth meeting with no Concord wins since 1927 with Hudson dominating in recent years.
Concord High girls pull a 2-1 victory over Watertown at Emerson Playground as captain Jane Richardsons Merriwell goal in the final moments seals the win. Shirley Farber tied the score earlier. Watertown’s Jane Parisi opened scoring. Connie Stowe suffered an injured face from a stick in the match. Concord varsity and seconds lineups listed.
Maynard baseball nines edged the Hudson Oldsters 15 to 14 at Crowe Park to claim the championship. Key moments featured Bob Johnson’s ejection, Buck Darling walking and driving in runs, and eighth inning tying hit by Don Lent. Doc Gatreau starred for Hudson, while Maynard’s Morgan Flannery Lent and Torppa contributed timely hits.
Thursday evening Musketaquid Spa hosts a supper meeting at the clubhouse in West Concord. Weekend events include Concord High girls field hockey against Acton at Emerson Playground, a night football game Hudson at home, Middlesex School versus Sir Mark's School at Middlesex Field, and a weekend golf tournament at Coeens Country Club ending in club finals.
Two men robbed a Warrenton tavern of 700 dollars in cash as patrons watched with little interest. Witnesses described a flashy hold up with one suspect brandishing a pistol while the other appeared eager to sell it.
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