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Tinsmith Machinist Janitor Fore River Laborer
Leather Worker Engineer Foreman Mail Carrier
Machinist Shoeworker
Lineman Salesman Carpenter
Bank Clerk Real Estate Manufacturer
Shoeworker Clerk Engineer Salesman
Reilly, James A., 1001 Main
Salesman Painter Carpenter
Oil Works Machinist
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Şakin, Nathan, 198 Pierce Road Sampson, A. Wesley, 22 Shaw Santacroce, Benjamin, 25 Shawmut Santacroce, Pasquale, 20 off Lake Santorelli, Charles, 26 Lake Sargent, Henry R., 21 Park Avenue Saunders, Ralph E., 52 Pine Scott, Courtney C., 113 Greenvale Avenue
Seach, William, 978 Washington Shaw, James R., Jr., 27 Moulton Road Shepherd, Arthur B., 72 Pond Shields, William F., 1115 Commercial Smith, Allen D., 40 Park Avenue Smith, Bowdoin B., 44 Pine
Insurance Retired Clerk Salesman Shoeworker Shoeworker
Farmer Salesman Salesman
Smith, Eugene T., 22 Center
Smith, Horace P., 60 Burton Terrace
Smith, Richard J., 85 White
Drug Clerk
Smith, Robert G., 672 Main
Clerk
Smith, Roland W., 615 Pleasant
Soule, Albert L., 32 Wachusett Road
Spinella, Charles, 793 Pleasant Sprague, Robert L., 438 Pleasant
Gardener
Stackpole, Lester O., 201 Randolph
Painter Salesman
Laborer Assistant
Clerk Shoeworker Bookkeeper Truck Driver
Taylor, Ralph E., 347 Pond Taylor, William A., 137 Pearl
Tenny, Arthur E., 19 Fern Road
Terry, Thomas J., 46 Roosevelt Road Thomas, John F., 231 Randolph
Tierney, Harold A., 10 Evans Tirrell, Alfred S., 586 Main
Tirrell, Frank E., 1 Field Avenue
Tirerll, Marcus L., 10 Hollis
Tirrell, Wilbur G., 167 Pleasant
Gas Station Clerk Clerk Fore River
Tisdale, Lester W., 20 Phillips Tobin, David A., 77 Lovell Toomey, David J., 23 Drew Avenue
Torrey, Herbert C., 291 Pleasant Torrey, Stanley T., 15 Lovell Trask, Harold J., 93 Phillips Trussell, Ernest, 1037 Front Tufts, Russell D., 587 Bridge
Printer Foreman Draughtsman Chauffeur Clerk Draughtsman
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Merchant Manufacturer Shipsmith Clerk Shoeworker Appraiser Mason
Manager Art Leather
Salesman Carpenter Signalman
Restauranter Merchant Clerk
Stein, Raymond E., 44 Leonard Road Stephenson, Edgar, 1057 Front Stone, Harold B., 1 Summer Sullivan, James H., 40 Bluff Road Sullivan, John F., 599 Main
Swith, Chester H., 341 Randolph Sylvestor, Everett H., 16 Cottage
Salesman Agent Barber
Valicente, Paul, 122 Iron Hill Veader, Anthony S., 130 Birchbrow Avenue Ventre, Dominick, 1193 Commercial Vincini, Leilo, 19 Washburn Vining, Roy F., 71 Sea Vining, W. Stuart, 71 Columbian
Waite, Fred E., 86 Ralph Talbot Watson, Cedric D., 42 Cedar
Weatherby, Kirby, 50 Pine Ridge Road
Welch, Emery E., 487 Pond
Welch, Patrick J., 187 Union Welch, Stephen, 40 Grant
Welsh, John M., 576 Broad
Wight, Frank C., 62 Norton
Wight, Willis M., 62 Norton
Wise, Arthur L., 57 Beale
Worcester, Paul J., 62 Vine Wyman, William, 29 Lakehurst Avenue
Young, Clarence G., 23 Great Pond Road Young, Edward W., 1155 Commercial
Electrician
Young, Samuel G., 12 Curtis
Carpenter
Zeoli, Carmine J., 503 Broad
Shoeworker
SANDY ROULSTON, Chairman, BASIL S. WARREN, Clerk, JOSEPH A. FERN, EVERETT E. CALLAHAN, GEORGE E. LANE,
Selectmen of Weymouth.
JURORS DRAWN DURING THE YEAR 1938-39
Chambers, Carlton
Churchill, Charles L.
Condrick, Robert E.
Corridan, Lawrence P.
Shores, Harold E.
Eaton, Roy Gilligan, Charles F.
Swift, William H. Terry, Leo J. Thayer, Ernest E.
Hutchinson, Eugene M., Jr.
Kearns, David F.
King, Alvin K. Leary, W. Edward
Thorp, John W. Tilton, Arthur L. Visco, Daniel Waite, Melbourne Walling, Irving G.
Lukeman, William H.
McIntosh, Edward F.
McKinley, Geo. H.
Walsh, John D.
Melville, Raymond L.
Newcomb, Wallace
Walsh, Richard J. Webb, Thomas H.
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Chauffeur Investigator Shoeworker Shoeworker Agent Clerk
Water Dept. Salesman Salesman Salesman Foreman Shoeworker Shoeworker Chauffeur Cabinet Maker Laborer Foreman Telephone
Newman, Harry C. Roberts, Arthur E. Sakin, Phillip
Skelley, Thomas F.
Hollis, J. Otis
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Weymouth :
The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report.
The Board met March 14, 1939 and elected Thomas MacDonald chair- man and Frederick L. Doucett clerk and have held monthly meetings throughout the year.
Henry Godin was reappointed Milk Inspector.
Virginia Loring appointed Dental Hygienist.
George Marshall Plumbing Inspector.
John Reidy Animal Inspector and Edward Keith custodian of the Town Dumps.
The Garbage contract was awarded to Frank Fay.
During the year the following contagious cases were reported :
Chicken Pox
19
Septic Sore Throat 1
Dog Bite
51
Tuberculosis 16
Lobar Pneumonia
31
Typhoid
1
Measles
176
Whooping Cough
5
Mumps
19
Cat Bite
2
Scarlet Fever
50
Meningitis
1
TOTAL 372
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS MacDONALD, LEWIS W. PEASE FREDERICK L. DOUCETT
REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
South Weymouth, Dec., 28, 1939
Board of Health,
Town of Weymouth:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1939.
During the year there have been issued 561 Permits for Plumbing. Re- ceived for Plumbing Permits $1,483.00.
Since April there has been a Permit required for Cesspools, Septic Tanks and Sewage Disposal. There have been issued 159 Permits for same. Re- ceived for Permits, $159.00.
There was a total of 1483 fixtures installed in new and old buildings.
New 104 Old 457 Estimated Value, $90,571.00.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE MARSHALL, Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND DAIRY
1273 Pleasant Street East Weymouth, Mass. February 13, 1940
Weymouth Board of Health
Middle Street
East Weymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit the following account of dairy and milk inspections from May 1st through January 1st inclusive.
64 Store Licenses 52 Dealers Licenses 20 Oleomargerine
Of milk and cream one hundred and forty-nine samples have been taken direct from the dairies and wagons. They have been tested for Fats, Solids, and Bacteria, Added Water, and Garget.
One hundred and fifty-six inspections have been made by the Depart- ment of Agriculture and myself.
Very truly yours,
HENRY F. GODIN, Inspector of Milk.
REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
December 22, 1939
January 1, 1939 - January 1, 1940
2250 children were examined (in Sept.).
1687 children were in need of dental care. 563 children's teeth were in good condition.
From January 1, 1939 to January 1, 1940, there have been 94 clinic days, with a total of 2551/2 hours. 1
Work done:
Number of Patients 413
Number of Visits 632
Fillings : -
Temporary Teeth ...... 132
620
Permanent Teeth
752
297
Extraction :
Temporary Teeth 317
Permanent Teeth
88
405
Cleanings
245
We wish to express our appreciation, at this time, to the following dentists who have made this work possible through their cooperation.
Dr. A. F. Danehy, South Weymouth Dr. J. W. Gourley, East Weymouth Dr. G. A. Jenkins, North Weymouth Dr. Louis Lilla, East Weymouth Dr. D. B. Nye, South Weymouth Dr. Wm. O'Halloran, East Weymouth Dr. H. M. Stetson, East Weymouth
One of our oldest collaborators, Dr. Hugh M. Myles, passed away last November. We are indeed grieved by the loss of our friend and fellow work- er. Dr. Myles was one of the first dentists to offer his services in the clinic and he continued to come until his death.
Expenditures of the Dental Clinic.
January 1, 1939 - January 1, 1940
Dentists
$772.50
J. J. Crimmings
159.97
Garfield
71.44
John Hood Co.
37.18
Woodman
4.95
Storrs & Bement Co.
7.60
Cummings Drug Store
Laundry
36.71
Dentists
Dr. Danehy
$ 73.50
241/2 hours
Dr. Gourley
75.00
25
hours
Dr. Jenkins
153.00
51
hours
Dr. Lilla
46.50
1512 hours
Dr. Myles
61.50
201/2 hours
Dr. Nye
144.00
48
hours
Dr. O'Halloran
141.00
47
hours
Dr. Stetson
78.00
26
hours
Money Collected in Clinic:
January to June
$94.45
September ot Dec. 22
$42.00
Turned in at Town Treasurer's office
$136.45
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REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN OF VETERANS' GRAVES
February 12, 1940
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
A report of the Custodian of Veterans' Graves for 1939.
The appropriation has been expended in the same manner as in pre- vious years. An increase of two makes a total of 378 graves in 325 different lots cared for at Town expense. The Veterans of Foreign Wars care for 9 in the older cemeteries, 24 are under the immediate supervision of the custodian, 292 are cared for by agreement with the superintendent of the larger cemeteries.
The courtesy, help and co-operation received from the various cemetery officials is noted again with appreciation.
Respectfully submitted, KARL O'NEIL, Custodian of Veterans' Graves
REPORT OF THE BURIAL AGENT
February 12, 1940.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen:
A report of the Burial Agent for 1939.
During the year three burials were made under the statutes governing the burial of indigent soldiers and sailors.
Respectfully submitted,
KARL O'NEIL,
Burial Agent.
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REPORT OF WEYMOUTH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Mr. Moderator:
We, the. Committee appointed by you, respectfully submit our report to this own Meeting: re - to study into the advisability of establishing a Municipal Airport in the Town of Weymouth.
The first problem that confronted the Committee was the choice of a site for a proposed airport. After long deliberation, a site was chosen in what is known as the Old City section of South Weymouth. This site was chosen because of its size which would allow the construction of an airport com- parable to any in the country, its accessability and its favorable terrain. The Old Swamp site, also in South Weymouth, was considered as regards to its appropriateness, but was abandoned in favor of the other.
The Committee was aided in its survey by the Massachusetts State Aviation Commission. This Commission, through their engineering section, phot graphed the proposed site from a Massachusetts National Guard air- plane from an altitude of twenty (20) thousand feet. Mr. Crocker Snow, head of the State Aviation Commission, personally inspected the land and expressed himself as being very much in favor of it as a site for a proposed airport, especially because of its suitability as an alternate field for various airlines. With the aid of Mr. Snow, the airport site was surveyed and the blue prints from the topographical map compiled, were presented to the Committee.
With the assistance of Mr. Snow, a tentative plan of the airport was made which included runways 5500 to 6500 feet long and 600 feet wide. These runways would border on Union Street, Main Street, the Rockland-Abington line, and the Old Colony Railroad.
At this point it was necessary to determine the ownership of the various plots of land over which the runways of the proposed airport would be constructed. This survey was made with the assistance of Mr. Russell H. Whiting, Civil Engineer. It was deemed impossible by the Committee to proceed further with the survey, by which the cost of this land could be determined, because of the lack of necessary funds.
Mr. Thomas J. Kelly, Superintendent of Streets for the Town of Wey- mouth, after studying the airport plans, quoted a figure of $120,000.00 as the approximate cost of constructing three runways 2500 by 300 feet. The Com- mittee ascertained through Captain Fletcher Ingals, head of the Govern- ment's Civil Aeronautics Authority's New England Airport Development Section, that the C. A. A. had approved the Weymouth airport site. This approval would mean that the United States Government, through the W. P. A., would pay the cost of constructing this airport up to seventy-five percent.
A design for the proposed airport, showing runways, hangars and manu- facturing buildings, was made by Wes Williams, a member of the Committee.
One airplane designer and manufacturer has already expressed 'his willing- ness to construct an airplane manufacturing plant on the site of the pro- posed airport.
Letters were sent by the Committee to various cities and towns having muncipally owned airports asking them whether their particular airports had proved to be assets. The majority of the replys received were favorable. Those that were not favorable, expressed the belief that although their air- ports were not assets at this time, financially speaking, they believed that they would be tremendous assets in the near future.
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The Committee lists some of the sources of income from a Municipally owned airport as follows:
Income derived from Scheduled Airline landing rights. Office space lease and income from concessions.
We, the Committee recommend that the Town Meeting of the current year raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for a survey to be made to determine the cost of the land needed for a Weymouth Municipal Airport.
Respectfully submitted,
RONALD L. WHITE, Chairman STANLEY HEALD CHARLES BURKETT RAYMOND HOLLIS WESLEY WILLIAMS
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Weymouth:
Weymouth ranks second best town in the Norfolk and Bristol County Gypsy Moth Area in its control of gypsy moth. This is a good showing, as we have much deep woodland on the east, south and west sides of the town which makes the finest breeding place for these insect pests.
The Elm Leaf Beetle was the most serious insect pest during the year 1939 and only by working longer hours and starting out before daylight to get ahead of street traffic, were we able to keep the beetles in check. Un- doubtedly, this caused some inconvenience to sleepers, but usually it was only once that they were awakened as we would be in a different section another day. It is during these early hours that we can accomplish the most work as there is little or no interference with passing motor vehicles.
Canker worms, satin moths, aphids etc., were pretty well under control, at least there was no widespread injury that was noticeable as in other years.
For the fourth consecutive year the 4-H Club Tent Caterpillar Campaign has done a very creditable piece of work in collecting Tent caterpillar egg clusters. These egg clusters can be easily seen on wild cherry, apple, and peach trees during the winter months, and these 4-H Club boys and girls go out hiking and picnicing to gather them up. One little fellow in the vicinity of Green Street, North Weymouth asked me with tears in his eyes, where he could find some of these clusters. "Last year there were lots of them on Green Street and this year I can't find but only a few." True enough! Each year they are harder to find, and for two years this Department has not had to combat them at all.
Yours is true Community Service, boys and girls, and on behalf of the Town's people I want to thank you.
V. LESLIE HEBERT, Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Weymouth:
The year 1939 was the most hectic year since I have been serving you as Tree Warden. The trees felled by the 1938 hurricane have been removed, but many hundreds of other trees have been called to my attention as being dangerous or in a very serious condition. I have examined them all and have found, in nearly every case, that immediate attention should be given to these trees.
Some trees have been taken care of, others have been made temporarily safe. These and the remaining numbers will be taken care of as far as our appropriation this year will allow.
My problem is a big one - to keep twenty thousand people happy by keeping twelve to fifteen thousand trees in good healthy condition, two thirds of which trees call for an expenditure of five to twenty-five dollars per tree, on an appropriation of little over two thousand dollars, out of which must come expenses for labor, equipment, upkeep of nursery, truck hire, fertilizer and other sundry items. On our present annual allowance we are "getting nowhere fast".
When I first took over this position, I fully expected to do a great deal for our shade trees, and the people of Weymouth expected the same. Year after year, I have tried to procure sufficient money to take care of the needs of this Department. So far I have been only partially successful. Our Tree Department appropriation should exceed that of the Moth Department; instead it is a little over one third of the amount. If we could do our trimming, cavity work, fertilizing, bracing and other tree surgical operations with a sweep of a nozzle as we can control insects, it would be possible to take care of several thousand trees each year, and in a few years cover the Town. Unfortunately, each mile of road requires approximately four hundred eighty man hours to restore the average of one hundred fifty trees per mile of roadway.
Immediately after January first 1939, I drew up a W. P. A. Project for Tree Rehabilitation. This project was approved and we were so notified. Due to some unknown reasons this project was not started and nearly all the work which we had hoped to accomplish had to be carried over into 1940.
At present writing, I am happ- to say that this project has now been started, and will take care of all necessary trimming, cabling and bracing, tree planting, tree and stump removal and roadside improvement on Com- mercial Street, Broad Street, and Pleasant Street. When these streets are completed other important streets will be taken. However, W. P. A., while it is helpful cannot take the place of an organized Tree Department. Since W. P. A. cannot work on private property and much of the work of this Department is on trees located on private property, overhanging the high- ways, it is absolutely necessary that we maintain our own skilled tree crew.
Much good work was done in the Town following the Hurricane by the U. S. Forestry Service with W. P. A. labor in removing serious fire hazards. As usual, money runs out before these worthwhile jobs are completed
We set out one hundred trees last Spring which is a good start. This Spring we plan to continue this work.
I have just two requests to make: First - that we be given a more generous appropriation, so that we may do a really good job. Secondly - that a small air compressor be purchased, complete with drills, hammer, chisels and soil auger. This machine costs $500.00 complete and is the most
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efficient little piece of equipment that could be bought. In cavity excavation, smoothing down hurricane damage, cutting off large stubs, drilling through large trunk diameters, fertilizing and other work it will enable one man to turn out ten times the amount of work in a day than could be otherwise accomplished.
V. LESLIE HEBERT, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
The Park Commissioners submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1939.
"Play for the adult is re-creation, the renewal of life; play for the child is growth, the gaining of life", as Joseph Lee often spoken of as "Father of the Playgrounds" said.
The increasing number of people who insist on participating in outdoor sports and games has created the problem not merely of providing the playing facilities but of securing the needed play space conveniently located for the use of the townspeople.
Routine care and maintenance has been given all parks.
The greens in all parts of the town have been mowed and gardens set out where possible. Because of the dry summer they shared the same fate as all of our lawns and gardens.
We are optimistic and hope this summer to give a touch of color and beauty to the townspeople and the thousands who drive through our town. .
Much of the work done on parks has been through the W. P. A. These projects are necessary in order to give work to many and the greatest number of men may be used with the minimum amount spent for materials.
Much work on the Bradford Torrey Reservation has been done by Miss Sarah E. Brassill, Supervisor of School Gardens and Clubs and her able assistants of 4-H Club workers, boy and girl scouts and the ever interested and generous donators, The Weymouth Garden Club.
At Stella Tirrell Park we are happy to say that the Playground Ap- paratus has been installed and greatly welcomed by the children. It is hoped the project may be completed and tennis courts ready for use in the spring. The ball field was constantly used and enjoyed by all.
The Park Commissioners are urging the erection of a field house with toilet facilities and storage space for equipment.
The Weymouth Bath House was closed during the summer due to health conditions because of water pollution. This was missed by many and we sincerely hope conditions will clear up before summer. The money on the Park Budget allocated by the Park Commissioners for that purpose has been returned to the Town Treasury.
Voted to lease Bailey Meadow at Lovell's Corner for skating purposes. This has been enjoyed by the children.
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According to vote of the Town Meeting of 1939 the Park Commissioners have conferred with the officials of Stetson Shoe Company concerning certain parcel of land used for playground purposes. The Commissioners recommend that the same policy that has been used in the past continue.
At this time we wish to thank the citizens of the town for their confidence and co-operation in developing our Park System.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT J. McINTOSH, Chairman CHARLES W. BURGESS, Clerk ARTHUR I. NEGUS
WEYMOUTH PLAYGROUND REPORT - 1939
The period of supervised play on Weymouth's playgrounds was begun this year on Monday, July 3 and was terminated on Friday, August 11. This followed the usual plan of a six-weeks period for supervised recreation. The personnel included: Charles Wintermyer, B. S., Ed. M.
Co-ordinators: Mark Hanabury, Warren Heffernan
Weston Park: Dorothy Vestburg; Rose Leonard
Webb Park: Marie Keohan
Lake Street: Albert DeLorenzo
Pond Plain: Meredith Bragg
Stetson : Phyllis Pray
Stella Tirrell: Stefani Konrad
Beal: Elizabeth Lesenesschal
Bradford Hawes: Leona Gregory
The weather was nearly perfect, not a single session being called off be- cause of rain.
As usual, equipment and supervision were supplied for the following games: Baseball, Basketball, Punchball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Paddle Tennis, Ping Toss, Horseshoes, Croquet, Shuffleboard, Quoits and Softball and Group games.
Bickness Park, in North Weymouth, was not included this year as it was being reconstructed. Beal's Park, however, offering more advantages, was used in its stead. Also, Stella Tirrell Park, in South Weymouth was added this year to the list of playgrounds offering supervised play.
There was no picnic this year because of the polluted condition present in the water and on the sand at Wessagussett Beach.
A trip to National League Field, however, gave the boys and girls an outing to be long remembered. This trip was arranged with the aid and cooperation of the Boston Bees and the Weymouth Gazette. Seven busloads of cheering children were conveyed to the "Beehive" and watched "Sailor Bill" Posedel, the Bee's ace hurler, defeat Gabby Hartnett's Chicago Cubs by a 2-1 score. The children left Weymouth about noon and all were safely home by 6 o'clock. This trip was a decided success from all view- points. For days afterwards, the plays in this game were used, by play- ground children, to illustrate their views when desiring advice from the coaches.
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Another innovation this year was the discontinuance of a regular Hand- work supervisor. The work in Handwork was given over directly to the individual playground instructors and each one worked out her own pro- gram, following which her articles were displayed in the Weymouth Play- ground "Handwork Hour" exhibition. This exhibition, shown to the gen- eral public from the windows of the Tufts Library in Washington Square, Weymouth Landing, and in the Sea Street branch in North Weymouth, proved very popular with the parents and the children. It showed just what fine results could be obtained with very moderate allowances by playground instructors with excellent ability.
Still another innovation this year with the introduction of Softball as a regular part of the supervised program for both boys and girls. As this game has become tremendously popular in adult circles, it is thought that proper coaching in youth will make the children more proficient in the sport as they play it in later adult life. A league schedule was played and enjoyed heartily by the youngsters. It did not, however, supersede baseball as the first love of the young boys.
As of last year, a campaign was carried on to help in ridding the town of Ragweed, the cause of annoying Hayfever. The playground instructors were led in this campaign by words of advice from Mrs. Sarah A. Brasil of the Weymouth School Department.
The two coordinators operated this summer on a definite planned schedule which, being made known to the individual playground instructors, led to a better organized system and more efficiency in the coaching of the youngsters.
The final standings of the Weymouth Playground League showed that Weston Park was the winner in both divisions. The season standings were six wins and one loss for the Juniors, and nine wins and no losses for the Midgets. In the announcement of individual awards, Weston park also fared very well as John "Lefty" Murray received an official League ball for his fine pitching record of four wins and no losses (one win was a no- hit no-run victory), the best in the league; Captain Michael Gorman and first baseman Ralph Amabile were awarded new officially autographed base- ball bats indicative of their batting prowess, the best in the league. In the older division the leading batter was Paul McCarthy of Stella Tirrell park.
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