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SpotlightfheOn Sportsrne annual Maynard Boosters shutouts, over 100 strike-hannuBtTmi turdav at outB and an earned run average fSete rfathl s of WWle Tom continues ^!«f£h£ltovXrtBk» to theweU-deservedhead-Muh Se?itstture« mi UneB» 016 rest of the Colonials Sjanization In 1053, has done caimot be overlooked. John Con-« tremendous Job In Instilling has Proven himself as theTon the local sceXS 8-econ-d etcher as well as One the past, too few peopleare called cm to do the work that benefits so many - but that the story with ihanygroiqm „i this nation. Saturday evening's festivities will feature talks by two members of the nton Celtics organization Jtch has fashioned their own ■Impossible Dream” In 1967-68. The “Voice of the Celtics” will be on hand In the person of voluble Johnny Most and he has always proven to be ln-tamatlve and entertaining In tier appearances In the As-sabet Valley. One of the real ■pros* of the Boston quintet will also be on the speaker’s platform In the person of Tom ■Satch* Sanders. The N.Y.U. ayriimto has been with the (Seen and White through most of their glory days and will be able to answer some of the inside Information questions from the audience. Tom has also become Involved In business and urban renewal In toston as, unlike some other liletes, he gives something back to the city which supports his performances on the court. The banquet will also feature presentation of the second annual BICHARD JOHANSEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD, the MACON'S “Gutso Gus Trophy* fid the presentation of awards to the best performers in eachvarsity sport at MHS. Itshould be an enjoyable evening for all concerned and anotherlarge throng Is expected......R was good to see Wally Mlkkonen finally gain a win from his valiant pitching efforts In 1968. The personable liKynard senior has pitched some great ball for the Tigers during the current campaign but until the 2-1 triumph over Clinton, Wally had received little for his mound efforts. Mlkkonen struck out 17 Gaels and scattered three sln-ln going the nine Inning i for the fourth time tLl~ season. Wally may get some pro ball offers as some scouts recognize his natural ability andfirst baseman. His bat has also £ been instrumental In the Blue 1 and Gold success as he con- 1 tlnues to belt the ball for a 1 .300-plus average. Ray Beau- j doln has made the difficult ’ transition from fielder to j catcher and has done a good 1 Job in handling the difficult : pitches of Tom King. Ray’s bat has also been busy with (i .350 average and several key ( run producing knocks. John • Norris leads the club In r.bJ.’s and been the most consistent batter with men on the base j paths. John does a good Job J In the Held and Is hitting at over .300. Tom King leads the I batters with a .400 average and does a fine job at first base, when not on the mound. Rich MacLeod and Ron Mlsseren-dino have both seen service at second base and have performed well for Coach Larry McNulty. Mark Woodward has fielded well at the key shortstop position and his hits have driven In the winning runs In their victories over Way land and Lynnfleld. A1 Ramos and Jim Landry have been a real fine defensive duo for A-B at third base, and their batting has picked up as the season progressed. Bob Delaney, in center field, Is the first freshman to make the Blue and Gold varsity In several seasons, and he has proven a fine leadoff batter as well as a key defensive operative. A1 Ramos has been a pleasant surprise and should give the Colonials a couple cf more seasons of good baseball. Rich Ramos and Mike Williams are two freshmen who have seen action for the varsity and both holdprom-lse of future stardom Lincoln - Sudbury will be In town tomorrow afternoon for the game that could well decide the DCL championship and a berth In the state play-offs. The Warriors handed A-B their only loss of the season and the locals are primed for revenge. Tom King is expected to duel Grant Underbill In a* contest^T^ tTt^achimco that vr«iIn harnessing it through minor scout? to tteleague play The Black andOrange seem assured of their sMond consecutive winning season and Coach Len Curcio is again to be congratulated for his manner In restoring the diamond sport to Its former winning ways. The Tigers will graduate no fewer than sixsen-Road diamonds...Jim Duggan’s MHSGolfteam, with consecutive wins over Milford and Clinton, is beginning to make Its presence felt In the Midland League. The Tigers lost a tough 5-4 match to perennial state finalist Marlboro and dropped another 5-4 de-iTSStoMttU Ju^aVifik- cislon to tough Shrewsbury In ffinen, Co-Captaln Mike Mul- th®01 s!as?.n* cahyand pSwoJznls, Mike SX*Curcio may be a bit short InmsSffialXSVS in^StX-vard UnlveSty ^TteS^.»«ThehKS track meets, Is the former High girls’ softball team Is alsonnces!!.!? AlexManzo, wholivesaKa’sr^as rM-™ofHarvard saw a solid hitting *5*SSrtf sura- saarjsassssOrawrewMle Gall Coach Dobtey Thorpe Is fairlyBsZte? and well satisfied vrith his PatriotsBpker, Karen.Donahue ana ^ ^ ^ lookg for # ^Mar da Parks led tne ipctus fln1gh }n y,e n«ged Middlesexhitting attack. • League The Qnerson JHSLook for Maynard Highs ^ A_B Jay baseball teams young track team to continue the both continue to enjoy wlnnlr^ success begun this season at campalgns as 1968 moves Into Alumni Field. Although the Tig- latter stages of competition,ass will graduate two foie per- Joe Mggno, at Qnerson, cites formers in co captains Bob Burt ^ pitchlm of Doi« McGlashlng and Billy Bollinger, they will ^ y,e Mttli« of Dick Leach, have several standouts return- Vlc pneeki, Steve Kuchum, lng and an expected Mg turnout columbo and Jack Rich-from the Emerson JHS. Coach ardson tor the fine showing to Jim Owens is quite excited ,jate. The Qnerson seventh about the future In the newly Kra(jerg have also won their reorganized Midland League flrBt gtarts as Bob Malloy andm expects boys like Ed Barbuto lead the mound Ifance, Frank Sknart, Doug ataff Clmck Wiiorlp, Dave Le-Cush, MUte Eannuzzo, Bruce we, Bruce McGrath and Bob McGany, BUI Watt, Chris Mor- youik have also Impressed for rlsaey, Dave Greenaway. BUI Tigercubs...... Uip In Col-Erkkfnen, Rick Sarvela, Ben nnU1 country, Coach Mason Taylor and Bill Smith to lead King has seen his Warriors the charge In future years. It ^ jive of seven as Ray Gal-has been a long climb to sue- ^urt, Will Anderson and Steve “ B but Coach Owens may weu Lux comblne for a deep pitching ~..i planted the seeds of an- These three and Richother athletic triumph In the Delaney, Rene Beaudoin, John Aisabet Valley.......... „ Williams, Joe Landry, Kurt Kil-Acton-Baxborough’s baseball ubrew, Chip Nastasl, Tom team keeps foplng along at Brennan and Roy Springer, all the top of the Dual County Mp to make JUB Jay one of League as they ride Torn wag s best hitting teams In localstlc left arm towards a JHS baseball circles.............—,rising season. King has been Uttle abort at sensational with two no-hitters, seven wins,
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Assabet Valley Beacon
Acton, Massachusetts, US
Thu, May 16, 1968
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