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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1951
Page
21
Ian Would Like To See Local Players In A 2 30 Pm Saturday Tilt. The event invites community members to watch local talent compete in a friendly match. Strong support from locals and organizers expected.
Local Mid hoo eleven faces Concord on Saturday at 2 30 PM at Needham Field seeking a second win of the 1951 season. Concord aims to rebound after a tough run and hopes to avenge last year’s rout as key players Finan and Kearns lead the team while Captain mot and Cofran bolster the squad.
The Fish and Game Club announces Sunday Archery Day at Elm Street Weldon. The program includes a juniors shoot starting at 2 PM and a nine oclock evening film on fishing and hunting. A club collation will conclude the event.
A fragmentary report notes Holy Cross Crusaders in Providence honoring a sophomore Pearters on a Friday event. It references savings bonds in connection with the ceremony.
Salem New Hampshire The Moving Gate a new automatic starting device used in two races at Rockingham Park opens its first day of the 30 day fall meeting The gate moves on rails from 60 feet behind the line at four miles per hour powered by a Cletrax caterpillar and hydraulic motor More than 300 thoroughbreds have been trained with it and horsemen praise reduced handling and less stress on legs Invented by Billy Mills the device was tested with Bob Frend at the starter’s stand and drew wide media attention from newsreels nationwide
Charlie Burr Ralph Borge shenko Jimmy DeWitt and Pollard praised the Moving Gate as a breakthrough easing race riding. They predicted it will render older equipment obsolete within months and make the sport safer and faster.
Rhode Island state treasury receives 1 365 690 71 as its share of pari mutuel commissions and breakage from Narragansett Park’s 24 day Autumn race meeting. Seasonal totals reach 2 684 332 11 with purse payments to horsemen totaling 542 000 and Greentree Stable’s Hall of Fame leading owners with 19 250.
The Celtics plan their first practice at the Boston Arena with Brannum and Hermsen joining the squad. Brannum, 6 ft 6 in, led the previous National Pasion al League in scoring at 20.1 ppg and Hermsen, 6 ft 8 in, joined mid last season. The club now has 11 players as others like Ehlers sit with Pistons and Hertzberg holds out, leaving backcourt short. Jim Luisi of St Francis (N Y) may report, bringing backcourt potential and a strong set shot to the mix.
Concord Citizens Committee chairman William J. Parker calls the first 1951 1952 season meeting for Sunday September 30 at 4 PM in the Town House court room. Plans include the sixth annual testimonial banquet for the Concord high school football squad and the group invites new residents to attend. The committee has previously hosted a season end banquet and aided in other projects such as last year’s bowl trip.
The author lists 22 football picks with expected winners including Hudson Maynard Somerville Everett Waltham Medford Arlington Leominster Watertown Winchester Woburn Methuen Newton Melrose Stoneham Ipswich Framingham Milton Billerica Dra cut Concord Needham Belmont Norwood Natick Brookline Weymouth Wayland Westboro Governor Dummer Middlesex Milton Academy Chelmsford Johnson Cohasset. Projected total of about 250 points, with cautious optimism for better results.
Concord Country club hosted the golf club championships over the weekend. In round one C Crane beat H S Thompson 2 and 1. Round two saw J Keirce over L Smith 5 and 4, L Field over H Wardwell 2 and 1, H Bates over G Smith 2 and 1, G Phillips over J Coading by default, and H Babb over C Hill 1 up after 20 holes. In round three H Bates defeated L Field 1 up 19 holes and G Phillips beat H Babb 1 up.
Weekend results from the Concord Country Club tennis titles include multiple events. Notable outcomes feature Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Fahnestock in singles, Mrs. Keyes and Mrs. Smith prevailing in doubles, and final victories by Mrs. Fahnestock and Old in mixed doubles.
Norwood Arena will host an unprecedented show next Thursday night September 27 featuring stock car racing, stunt driving, thrill show and circus elements. The program includes four heats two semi finals and a 25 lap feature with ramps in the infield and all races run non-stop unless blocked by a disabled car or injured driver.
A letter from Cortland Line Co claims their Cam-O-Flage fishing line blends with water to appear invisible to fish. The Public Relations Director says early user reports and mail support the theory, noting rapid adoption and interest in SPORTSMAN'S HORIZON.
Biologists use creel censuses and tools like draining, chemicals, seining, trapping, and electrical shockers to count fish by species and weight. These methods reveal new species and non game fish abundance, guiding research to manipulate populations and boost game fish yields.
The article recounts field experiences of Utah State Fish and Game Department staff tagging fawns in spring and a dog assisting and later retrieving a second fawn. It also includes a humorous aside about the invention of a telescope rod from a Connecticut mechanic and a misquoted tale about escaping wrath.
Ramblers captained by Hap Hansen win opening match 3 1 over potent rok ers. K of C Sr blank Lincoln 4 0 while Anchors beat Thrift 3 1 and Ellis defeated K of C Jr 3 1. High games by Tetreault 319 Jokers 312 and Gormley 307.
Tony Maynard leads the Maynard football squad under Coach Will DeRosa as they prepare for a Friday night Midland League showdown at River Side Park new bowl. Local fans expect a tough bout with Stan Bondelevitch's Red and White and an upset bid.
Concord resident G Sherman Blair reports losing a prize pointer that was struck by a truck. Blair located the dog three nights later in the woods, dazed but alive after the mishap.
Local notes preview Concord football and nearby rivalries. Hudson hosts Maynard in a Friday night tilt while Rindge Tech and Needham loom as future clashes. Coach Teso seeks a 60th win and fans eye a six year unbeaten streak as Marlboro and Marlboro area teams shape the season.
The Concord Training Club begins a series of weekly classes from October 1 at 7 30 PM at the Girl Scout House on W Street. Trainer Ra B Royce leads sessions and interested residents are urged to call Mrs Betty at Concord 399 M before the 8th.
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