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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
3
The Varsity Club announces its roster with Johnny Cronin as leader. New shortstop Tommy Dawson and Manny Merullo joined July 28, bringing renewed infield energy. Bernie Kneeland and Bill McGillicuddy headline a strong pitching staff, with Duff Winter returning to mound duties after a productive layoff.
Richie Foulkes displays amazing fielding and clutch hitting all season. He connected Sunday for a long home run at Weston, sparking confidence from teammates and fans alike.
Manny Merullo of Holy Cross solidified the second base spot for the Holy Cross freshmen this spring and indications from his varsity club play suggest he could become the varsity second baseman.
Sonny Solomons excels at third base and enjoys the work at the hot corner. Once a varsity club second baseman, his recent shift after Manny Merullo arrived boosted his game. Local fans in Winthrop expect his hitting to come as the season nears its final stages.
Kev Mulcahy is our catcher. He arrived from the Winthrop Elks bench and has excelled behind the plate. When needed at left field he flashed solid defense and even in the outfield he showed notable performance. His hitting is improving and he is beginning to drive the ball confidently.
Dick Belcher is an fast and aggressive centerfielder who hits the ball far and hard. He covers a lot of ground on the field and is known for a few spectacular catches. His strong throwing arm has cut off many runs at the plate.
Tom Quinn covers any field and often stars in left field. He ranks among the team's fastest players when hustling. A deep fly to his position becomes an out quickly, and his strong throwing arm adds value. He is a reliable presence to have on the roster.
The writeup notes Danny McG Hicuddy is our right fielder and out with a bad arm. It praises his spirit and says he will return soon. Bernie Kneeland leads the pitching staff with several wins and also contributed at bat in a victory over Plym.
Dick Dunbar remains sidelined with a sore shoulder for three weeks. The team hopes he recovers to relieve McGillicuddy Kneeland and Winter, as Dunbar also fills in as a capable utility outfielder during the absence.
Bob Steven son, a former Wentworth Institute catcher, serves as a steady utility player. Though he misses some games due to work, when present he makes the lineup and contributes timely hits, earning praise as a reliable presence in the team.
Massachusetts shows a 26 percent rise in new home construction in the first half of 1940 over 1939. Per capita income in 1938 reached 656 dollars, 27 percent above the national average. Imports at Massachusetts customs rose 17 percent to 69 million, exports up 40 percent to 11.33 million. The state leads in the manufacture of 25 major lines, with clusters near 39 percent of U S population within 500 miles, plus 40 percent of plants and 54 percent of industrial wages. Air travel to Boston up 70 percent in the first half of 1940. A Lexington referendum supported town meeting zoning as filed. Compiled by the Massachusetts State Planning Board.
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks and Winthrop Council Knights of Columbus announce a joint outing on Sunday August 18 at Abasset Golf Club Stowe Massachusetts. Exalted Ruler Harrigan and Grand Knight Dodd lead arrangements for boating swimming athletics golf tennis and a stage with music. Buses will be provided and tickets priced with reservations urged through officers O Connell Cox Ho nan Dodd Harrigan or any member.
Gordon G. Fullerton, manager of Gordon G. Fullerton Inc. Chevrolet, departed for Virginia for a week as one of 12 winners in the Metropolitan Boston used car stock reduction campaign. Twenty four dealers posted $100 checks at kickoff, and winners received both the trip and their $100 stake.
Arthur H. Curtis Co. unveils a new display showroom on Lee Burbank Highway Revere featuring the Winkler stoker for commercial and domestic use. The unit promises automatic heat and reduced fuel bills with finance plan options. Demonstrations offered by Curtis who also highlights air heaters ventilators Kool shade screening and store cooling units. Call Revere 0085 or visit the new showrooms.
A Kansas City group reports powdered grass could supply all vitamins from fruits and vegetables. They claim plain grass is the richest source and that the powder can be used in cooking like salt to flavor most foods.
Winthrop Elks recount a Plymouth visit where the local team lost to Plymouth 7 6 in twelve innings. The note lists upcoming games against Melrose A C on August 8 and Plymouth Town Team on August 10 at Winthrop, urging fans to attend and support the club.
The club adds Bob Henderson a pitcher who starred for Norwich University last season and will be seen pitching in a game soon as a new member joins within the last week.
Elbie Smith has departed the squad to begin a business venture. He will be at the newly opened gas station at Magee's Corner and invites friends to visit.
Exalted Ruler Harrigan Johnnie Quirck and Massachusetts Elks president Dan Honan led a busy campaign for Plymouth visit success. The trio traveled widely, earning praise for their efforts.
A Plymouth parade drew a large, surprised crowd as the marching band led the procession and received strong applause from fans and onlookers.
The Elks fight hard with every player contributing as Herb Godfrey hits a clutch triple in the twelfth. Three opposing home runs seal the loss despite strong effort from all in a high tension late inning.
Faint remnants of a chaotic Sunday crowd included key supporters Andy and Biggio among others who hurrahed the squad. Hats flew and voices rose as players and fans created a boisterous scene after the game.
The Newtowne Club of Cambridge cancels a planned event after rain has ruined three prior Tuesday engagements, marking this as their last booked night and urging patrons to stay away due to weather.
The coach asks fans to back the Elks as he explains the squad is composed of local boys playing for fun and pleasure, acknowledging occasional errors but urging cheers to help secure victories through the remainder of the season.
Bryant V. Stone of the Winthrop Arms Hotel hosted friends with a fine mess of brook trout after a fishing trip in Quebec. He was joined by his brother Clarence and Maine guide Charles F. Patterson. The catch topped 300 trout.
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