Winthrop Hosts Brookline in Season Opener at Miller Field
Winthrop High meets Brookline High at Miller Field on Saturday for the sixth annual season opener. Brookline, boosted by coach Harry Downes, seeks an early win but faces a rebuilding year with few veterans. Downes reports high student interest and a promising rookie in Paul Perkins while deliberating a tentative starting lineup.
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Winthrop High
Brookline
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Boston College
Quincy High
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Dave Montague
Bob Scott
Leo Gulley
Paul Perkins
Pigeon Winner in Republican Primary for House Seat
State health board reviews harbor water quality after July complaints about Cottage Park beach pollution. Winthrop officials asked the state health department to test for contamination in waters near Cottage Park following reports of polluted beaches and water.
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Railroad union seeks wage cut ruling by federal court
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad officials petitioned a federal court for a review of current wage scales. Workers have indicated a strike threat, but no action is expected for several weeks. The filing was reported Wednesday and is likely to proceed with court action.
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Pigeon Wins Republican Primary in Town Contest
In a four man House race Roy W. Pigeon won the Republican nomination over Walter G. Baker by 1,144 to 926 votes. Baker carried precinct 3, Pigeon won 1, 2, 4 and 5 and came out ahead by margins in precincts 2 and 5. Colton finished fourth with 345 votes. Justin Cronin won the Democratic nomination for the House and will face Pigeon in November. Curley defeated Hurley in the governorship race locally with 656 to 582 votes.
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Honan
James M. Curley
Charles F. Hurley
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