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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
14
Scores and team totals dominate the listing as Jones Prentiss Edwardson and Swenson lead the W Concord Loop with two shutouts. Individual scores span Condons to Post Office and Cushmans, highlighted by team totals rounded near 1350.
Boston official notes rising interest in the state gun safety program as 1500 minors trained in six months. Courses by Conservation Officers and NRA instructors spread over 60 localities with new sessions at Pittsfield and Anelet Rod and Gun Club in North Attiboro. Law requires 15 to 18 year olds seeking hunting licenses to show supervision and proof of competency. Howard S. Willard leads, assisted by Gaylord B. Pike, with free instruction on firearm handling and ammunition knowledge.
West Akron veteran Johnny Kelley finished third in the national junior 30-kilometer run at Fall River on Monday. James Daley of Westford took the win, while Boston University’s John Kelley Jr. won the junior title but was ruled ineligible. An earlier note recalls the first All-Star game between leagues on July 6, 1833, in Chicago.
Director Willard urges all minors interested in hunting to enroll in these courses. Application blanks will be forwarded to all persons writing to the Department of Natural Resources, 15 Ashburton Place, Boston.
Acton assigns old grades to homerooms alphabetically. Students report by 7:45 a.m. for grades 9 through 12 with room numbers for sections A-Mac to W. 7-8 grade entries start at 12 17 p.m. New students register or report to the second floor guidance office.
Concord coach Bernie Me gin seeks an October 1 contest either home or away to fill a slot after Needham dropped the team following nine straight losses. Remaining schedule includes September 24 Winchester at home and other October dates across nearby towns.
After a practice round in Maynard Holy Name League captains meet to select six rosters for the season. Captains include Richie Loughlin Tom Horgan Joe Steinmann John Tombeno Joe Francis and Frank Devlin. Schedule opens September 14 with two halves anticipated. State fact notes there are 254 counties in Texas.
The Brockton Fair speeds into a seven day meet from Sept 10 to Sept 17 with eight races daily and a $25,000 purse. The fast half mile track is touted as New England’s best by racing men. Charles W. Smith of Scarborough Downs returns as secretary. John Francis will handle pari mo teuls. William Almy will represent the state racing commission.
West Concord bowling league schedules next week for Thursday September 15 show matches at 7 p.m. Cullinanes versus Hardings Rod and Gun versus Palmers Home Products versus Bottled Gas all 7 p.m. At 9 p.m. Condons versus E S Dovre versus Postoffice Fentons versus Cushmans all 9 p.m. Tonight Dovre meets Condons Fentons meet Home Products Cullinanes meet Rod and Gun Palmers face Cushmans Postoffice plays Bottled Gas Hardings plays E S all 7 or 9 p.m.
The Acton Bowling League starts its new season on Tuesday September 13 at 8 30 with six matches at Harvard Alleys. The same six teams return. Officers: President Steve Scribner, Secretary Walter Stevenson, Rules Committee EB Anderson John Moore Walter Ballard. Prize committee Robert McConnell Norman Perkins Dick Scribner.
The Mill Dam League opens Monday September 19 at 7 o clock in Lexington with 10 teams entering action. The league schedule is expected to be announced next week.
Next week begins the season long quest for honors in the Maynard Intra Bowling League. New entries this year are Tutto Alleys and Stretches Tavern. Rosters include Cullinanes Murphy M Syrjanen Witle Jerio Cullinane Jim Colombo and others across multiple clubs.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Air Force test pilot Col. Horace Hanes, director of flight tests at Edwards AFB, predicts his 822.135 mph Thompson Trophy speed will soon be broken. He notes ongoing tech gains and credits the plane, the F-100C Super Sabre, for the record.
The Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club invites members to a supper meeting on Thursday September 15 at 6 30 pm at the clubhouse. President Augie Macone will preside and outlines agenda items for the gathering.
Red Sox catcher Sammy White, in the majors since 1951, finally homered at Washington's Griffith Stadium on August 19 and again two days later. He attributed the timing to adjusting his stance to avoid double plays and instead produced two solo shots.
Concord-Nashoby Sports men's Club plans a field day at the club grounds off Route 27 North Acton this Sunday afternoon with public welcome. Milledam event dates and bowling leagues in Maynard Acton Holy Name noted. Dave Wells, ex-Lexington athlete, seeks halfback berth with Coach Arlan's gridders. U Mass Amherst links include Ronnie Blume and Art Miller. Ben Bertini named trainer of the U S Olympic hockey squad for the international games next winter.
At a Chicago convention the American Seed Trade Association urged making the corn tassel the national flower, with a fallback to the marigold. They argued both are of American origin.
Sharp and fast shots lead DeMarco to a standout effort in a New York area game. The performance features quick strikes and notable accuracy during the cords of play.
Athletics mark and White Sox lead the way as the Spa in the American Se ance stands at zero above last point.
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