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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
18
Ty Cobb discusses why the outfield offers longevity and what makes a great outfielder. He emphasizes hitting ability, arm strength, speed, composure, and proper throwing techniques as key traits and habits for effective defense and base running in the modern game.
Williamsport Pa changes govern season play by authorizing five Special Games per league after season end and before Labor Day. Local presidents bear responsibility. notices must go to National Headquarters by June 1 for approval. Special Games allowed only between regular teams from neighboring franchised leagues with no admissions. Preseason and intra league practice rules also revised. games may occur after July 15 out of uniform with same league players.
Charlie Crane won Sunday handicap vs par while Dr. John F. Flavin topped the Monday best selected 12 holes with a 43 40 score. Other results list Henry S. Thompson George H. Phillips Danforth W. Comins Jr and Sr and Hubert Wardwell among top performers.
Youngsters in the Bible Hill section tried to block a culvert to build a pool. The resulting flood covered about five acres. City Manager Charles S. Summer reported six men and two trucks were needed to fix the damage.
League officials were notified that violation of the new rule will be grounds for revocation of franchise. The policy outlines pitcher eligibility as part of organizational rules.
Concord High School schedules 1954 football slate announced by Athletic Director Bernard E. Megin. Games listed: September 25 at Winchester 2:30 p.m. October 2 Needham 2:30 p.m. October 9 at Maynard 2 p.m. October 16 Hudson 2 p.m. October 23 at Framingham 2 p.m. October 30 Belmont 2 p.m. November 6 at Melrose 1:30 p.m. November 13 Stoneham 2 p.m. November 25 at Lexington 10:30 a.m.
Rocky Marciano outlines a world tour plan contingent on defeating Ezzard Charles in a Yankee Stadium rematch on September 15. He envisions fighting abroad, earning TV revenues, and scouting talent in Japan, the Orient, Fiji, Australia, Singapore, Calcutta, and Europe, dependent on manager Al Weill and Charles’s approval.
The Holy Name Bowling League will hold a draw for players at the Enterprise sports department office Friday at 8 p.m. All team captains and officers will attend. Opening matches at Tutte's Alleys next Wednesday include Pageaus versus Loughlins, Steinmanns versus Horgans, and Devlins versus Garcias. A full schedule of 30 matches over 15 weeks per half will be announced.
Stan Musial plates his 32nd double of the season against the Giants on August 29 to reach 500 career doubles. The Sporting News notes only 15 players have hit 500 doubles, with Ty Cobb at 724 and Tris Speaker at 793, while Babe Ruth is 506. Musial aims to surpass Ruth.
Mrs. Mary Gleason formerly of Monument Street teamed with Nick Gdanterante to win the net gross title at the South Shore Ladies Pro golf tournament last week with a score of 70 68.
Concord coach F W Pratt leads his gridders at Middlesex School this week with captain Peter N Guy and student manager Myron W Ladd. Assistants are W D Alexander S E Cutler Jr and E R Childs Jr. Schedule lists games from October 2 to November 13 against Rivers Country Day Milton Academy Groton St Mark's Noble Greenough Belmont Hill St Georges with 2 30 or 2 pm starts.
Bedford former track captain at Concord High Hammond serves in the U S Marine Corps stationed at the San Juan Puerto Rico base with the Atlantic Fleet Training Group. After six weeks there the group will board ships for an amphibious assault on Viegelles beach.
Bedford Bowling League will hold an organization meeting at the former Progressive Clubhouse to arrange the season's opening. Ed. Y y is president this year with Frank Gendt as vice president, Thomas Poleo Jr as treasurer, and Earl S. Atwood Jr as secretary.
Concord Recreation Commission welcomed Richard J. Loughlin as a new member at a regular meeting held in the Town House court room. Chairman Roger Carlisle Fenn presided and discussions covered 1955 tot-lets, a playground report, hurricane damage to Emerson tennis court and Rideout fieldhouse, and John Hanley’s resignation for Brandeis University studies. The next meeting is set for Wednesday October 6 at 7 30 p m.
Monticello New Jersey boxer Ezzard Charles insists the bout with Rocky Marciano will not go fifteen rounds. He vows to knock Marciano out or be knocked out, promising to punch harder and capitalize on opportunities after sparring five rounds with Coley Wallace and others.
Bedford final standings in the Bedford Little League are listed with the team IUJ10Ws leading. The record highlights the league results and the top placement for season summary.
Johnny Kelley, running for the Boston Edison Club, placed ninth in Wilbraham’s 25 kilometer Labor Day race with a 1 40 17 finishing time. Tom Crane of Springfield won in 1 30 16, with John Lafferty third and Lou White fourth. Rowlette of Bedford finished tenth in the roughly 16 mile event.
Concord and Tewksbury held a 90 minute controlled scrimmage at Emerson Playground last Saturday morning marking week one of drills for Coach Bernie Megin. Coaches Hazel Carew O Connell and trainer O Connor watched as players like Dave Bouchard Alexander and Bobby Davidson showcased early season form amid a spectator crowd including Ray Riddick. Concord prepares for a two week session leading to Winchester contest.
West Concord Bowling League begins its second season tonight at Maynard with six 7 pm and 9 pm matches. President George Wilkinson announces pairings Condon's vs Commonwealth Avenue Bottled Gas vs Rod & Gun General Radio vs Fenton's Postoffice vs Reformatory Cushman's vs Fruit Palmers vs Home Products. General Radio defends its title as the league schedules 33 matches across 11 rounds.
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