McKenna Set to Lead Dartmouth Passing Offense This Season
Hanover September 23 1954 Dartmouth begins the season relying on sophomore turned junior quarterback Leo McKenna to spearhead the passing attack. After sharing signals with Bill Beagle last year McKenna showed a 52 percent completion rate on 70 attempts and will anchor the offense with added experience while balancing a strong defense and academic commitments at Dartmouth College.
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Dartmouth
Leo McKenna
Robert Bull Hanover
N. H. McKenna
Lee
McKenna
Leo
Naval Rotc
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Adcock Sets Home Run Mark in Foreign Park Feat
Joe Adcock of the Braves hit his ninth homer of the season at Hibits Field on September 10, setting a National League record for homers in a foreign park. The tally surpasses the previous foreign-park mark of eight held by Bottomley Ott and Musial, and ties the overall major league mark set by Lou Gehrig in 1931 and equaled by Foxx in 1932.
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Joe Adcock
Braves
Hibits Field
Dodger Park
Jim Bottomley
Mel Ott
Stan Musial
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
St. Louis
Jimmie Foxx
Athletics
Detriot
Concord Band Attire Suits Up Amid Foulups by Visitors
Concord faces Knowlton Belinod Murphy with a rowdy crowd as officials Referee Hubba Collings and iry Hormel recall Medford memories. Walter Carew John O Connell and trainer Skip O Connor watched while Coach Bernie Megin fronted a young lineup. The team showed ball movement but defense remains a concern as Needham and Pea loom.
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Concord
Hubba Collings
Iry Hormel
Old Medford
Mem ‘Ories
Walter Carew
John O’connell
O’connor
Bob Sheehan
Bernie Megin
Fouceme
Fford
Knowlton-Bellinod Murphy
Needham
Pea
Concord Recreation Commission Meeting Tonight
The Concord Recreation Commission holds a regular meeting on Wednesday October 6 at 7 30 o clock at the Town House chaired by Roger Carlisle Fenn. Plans for fall and winter programs will be arranged.
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Concord
Concord Recreation Commission
Roger Carlisle Fenn
Acton High Field Hockey Opens Season With Veteran Lineup
Acton High fields a 35 player squad led by captain Anne Kazokas for the season opening game at Sudbury after practices held in the rain. Returning veterans from last year include Peggy Sexton Sylvia Flint Sandra Davis Sylvia Beaudoin Irene Kazokas Martha Lee. Newcomers include Carol Fisher Susan Fitz Priscilla Harris Karen Erkkinen Lucy Newport and freshmen Margaret Daniels Jeanne Steele Joanne Steele. Remaining schedule has games at Chelmsford Maynard Sudbury and Maynard with all starts at 3 p.m.
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Acton
Sudbury
Chelmsford
Anne Kazokas
Peggy Sexton
Sylvia Flint
Sandra Davis
Sylvia Beaudoin
Irene Kazokas
Martha Lee
Isadore Stearns
Carol Fisher
Susan Fitz
Priscilla Harris
Karen Erkkinen
Lucy Newport
Margaret Daniels
Jeanne Steele
Joanne Steele
Nancy Baker
Janet Barker
Kinda Christofferson
Elizabeth Concon
Alice Foreman
Linda Gothorpe
Lorraine Hope
Connie Massie
Virginia Newton
Patricia Perkins
McKenna Toe Gives Green Big Victory
Concord’s Henry McKenna supplied the dramatic kick for Dartmouth as the Big Green beat Holy Cross 27 26 at Hanover. Trailing 26 20 late, Lou Turner’s equalizing pass set the stage for McKenna to split the uprights and seal the win. Earlier he added a placement, giving him two kicks on the day.
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Concord
Leo McKenna
Dartmouth
Holy Cross
Hanover
Bill Beagle
Lou Turner
McKenna
McLaughrey
Concord Foes Look Immense in Openers
Concord's opener ends 8-7 loss to Norwood in a last minute play. Framingham upset by Class D Billerica, while Melrose beats Stoneham 13-6 and Lexington shuts Belmont 21-0. Hudson defeats Methuen 18-0 and Maynard ties St Marys Brookline 13-13. Concord faces tough fall schedule.
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Concord
Needham
Norwood
Framingham
St. Mary’s of
Brookline
West Concord-Athletic Director Seeks Games for Doyle
Massachusetts Reformatory official Charles H. Doyle seeks home games for the 170-175 pound class on weekday afternoons. Interested teams may write or call him during the day. The locals opened with a loss to Fort Devens.
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West Concord
Charles H. Doyle
Massachusetts Reformatory
Fort Devens
Hubbardville Routs Jokers as Venti Sizzles 323
Hubbardville wins a shutout with R Cull 277 and teammates totaling 1411. Andy Boy led by L Venti 323 and 121 top single in a 1389 team score. Jokers De Pagano 248 and 288 paced the visitors 1341. Anchors 1854 and Lincoln, K of C squads also posted strong totals in a multi-team bowling night.
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Andy Boy
Venti
Lou
Champ Jokers
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J. Macone
C. Stefanelli
Dummy
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J. Finigan
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E. Hughes
L. Wetherbee
T. Burke
Tincoln
B. Malloy
R. Bradley
R. Murphy
T. Gormley
P. Peterson
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H. Smith
L. Comeau
A. Bartolomeo
H. Harmon
H. Hanson
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E.sey
T. Howkins
Toh
Concord Harriers Host Everett Vocation in Friday Meet
Concord Harriers Coach Norton Levy brings the team to a home cross country competition this Friday. George Davidson, senior, serves as captain this fall after the squad lost a triangular meet at Wakefield to Winchester and Wakefield last Friday.
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Norton Levy
Harriers
Everett Vocational
Winchester
Wakefield
George Davidson
Concord Home Contest Keeps Regular Lineup Intact
Concord coach Bernie Megin plans to use his regular lineup for the 2 PM home kickoff against Needham, barring injuries. Only QB Dave Bouchard was hurt in the Winchester game with a knee injury. Needham, led by new coach Ralph Parnigiane, may challenge Concord in the 30th meeting. Co captains are Bo Anderson and Angie Anzivato. the squad features large linemen and a strong defense. Berlin runs a traffic psychology institute testing alertness and reactions for drivers to prevent accidents.
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Concord
Needham
Dave Bouchard
Winchester
Ralph Parnigiane
Bo Anderson
Angie Anziviato
Concord Grid Teams Open Schedules
Concord announces upcoming grid games as their junior and C teams set schedules. Coach Bob Seaward's C squad travels to Winchester this Friday and hosts Watertown next Friday the 8th. Hudson Junior High faces Concord Junior High on Thursday October 7 with coaches Joe Regan and John McGrail. Lennie Godfrey assists Seaward.
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Concord
Bob Seaward
Winchester
Watertown
Hudson Junior High
Joe Regan
John McGrail
Lennie Godfrey
Seaward
Concord Edges Needham In Historic Long Rivalry
Concord holds a 14 10 5 series record against Needham dating back to 1914. The upcoming Emerson Playground clash marks the 30th meeting, with Concord leading in recent years and no Needham win since 1945 despite two tight close calls in 1948 and 1952.
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Concord
Needham
Emerson Playground
Needham High
Atoe the Megins
Yaer
Con
Need
Concord School Band Welcomes New Director Vincent Giannini
Concord students form about 80 strong band under new director Vincent Giannini with Mary Murray continuing as majorette. Assisting Murray are Betty and Barbara Nagle and others while leaders include Susan Fried and Jean Loomer among a broad group of 80 pupils.
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Concord
Mary Murray
Vincent Giannini
Miss Murray
Betty Nagle
Barbara ‘Nagle
Joan Applegren
Karen Diskin
Diane Connie Hu Santee
Susan
Fried
Maders Fitzpatrick
Ay Fitzpatrick
Jean Loomer
Maureen Redican
Hildred Snelling
Tough Breaks Win Winchester 26
Winchester loses to Concord 72 26 in a game with multiple scoring plays. Key contributors include M Murphy and Bellino for Winchester while Payidson Alexander score for Concord. Referees listed as Collins Steeves Hormel. Four 10 minute periods used.
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Nelson
Apsey
Coleman
Caputo
Macera
Berman
Allen
Sawyer
Fitzergerald
Kirk
Jenkins
Reardon
Rotundi
Ammundsen
Dattilo
Govey
Ross
Chapin
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Bellino
J. Murphy
Haggerty
Badman
M. Murphy
Laughlin
LeBlanc
Duggan
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Foster
Palmucci
Hoyt
Loynd
J. Martines
Concord
Payidson
Alexander
Collins
Murphy
Steeves
Hormel
Bennie Finds First Fish With Uncle Bill’s Hint
A twelve year old, Bennie, struggles learning to fish under Uncle Bill’s guidance. After initial failures and tears, Bennie finally hooks a fish at a quiet pool, while family members share a secret about the pool and Bennie’s perseverance.
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Rennie
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Aes
Peg
Uncle Bill
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Whisper
Spcial
World’s Highest Suspension Bridge Spans Arkangag River
The structure rises 1,053 feet above the Arkangag River, claiming the world’s highest suspension span. Engineering officials confirm the landmark’s dramatic height and location over the riverbed.
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Arkangag River
Friday Night Schoolboy Games Highlight Midland Schedule
Marlboro hosts Framingham as Milford visits Clinton in openers. Maynard meets Hudson while Amesbury travels Winthrop. Braintree heads Natick. Gardner faces Methuen. Concord and Swampscott to test rivals. A busy slate includes Danvers at North Quincy and Medway at Northboro.
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Clinton
St. Peters
Worcester
Maynard
St. Mary’s
Brookline
Hudson
Hawks
Methuen
Neham
Little Illerica
Amar ‘Ia
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Idie
Panthers
Shrewsbury
Braintree
Natick
Dedyan
Milton
Amesbury
Eypier
Hingham Whoa
Stoughton
Oyle
Paunton
Prichard
North Quincy
Walpie
Billerica
Medway
Gardner
Bedham High
Norwood
Dan Engerous
Concord High School
Owerful Concord
Glass
Winchester
Stan Bondelevich
Swampscott Eleven
Reading High School
Riday
Framingham
Winthrop
Aittleboro
Taunton
Coyle
Stoughton Danvers
Bunchard
Howe
Walpole
Leominster
Rindge
Malden
Haverhill
Northboro
Nom Says Nom Says in Portage Amid Fan Pleas
Fragmented text shows mentions of Presque Isle Slugger Ted Trout and Williams with a wind up in Boston. It references elementary school percentages and a state education office noting figures like 15.2 and 18.8 percent, but the meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Presque Isle
Ted Trout
Portage
Maine
Williams
Age
Allege
Woodcock
Williams Boston
Fice of Educati
Howe's Narrow Win Over Fra McMahon Sparks Scuffle
Howe wins a tight bout against Fra McMahon in a Class D contest. The match includes incidents with Stonehatt ington and Punch, raising near‑conflict rumors after the finish at Concord.
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Hem
Howe
Fra McMahon
Stonehattington
Concord
Historic baseball feats and school truancy notes amid era
The excerpt recalls Babe Ruth setting a 60 home run record with the 1927 Yankees, cites Joe Bauman as a miner league home run leader, mentions Scranton truancy actions and a 1953 World Series schooling scenario, and notes Mordecai Brown as a four-strong pitcher in major leagues.
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Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Joe Bauman
Roswell
New Mexico
Throop
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Llasses
Mordecai
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