May 13, 1944.
The Greenkeepers Club of New England held their first outdoor meeting of the 1944
season at the Woodland Golf Club.
There was a very satisfactory turnout and the gastronomical needs of the members
were ably taken care of by Jim McCormack. The Army and Navy were represented by Henry
Mitchell and Narry Sperandio. Henry was home from Mississippi on a 10 day furlough and
Narry is a patient at the Chelsea Naval Hospital. Narry has been in the South Pacific and has
been under treatment since last January.
Steve Hannon won the first net prize with a 68 and Gene Mauro tied with Bud Hayden
for second net with a 71. Bud incidently had the course in fine shape although the scores indicated that some of the boys must have played on territory not considered as part of the golf
course.
Art Anderson stepped out on the first tee with a new pair of two tone brogans and
promptly crashed his tee shot off at a 45 degree angle almost on the green (the 17th).
Prexy Paul Wanberg really hit his drive on the first hole, right down the alley about 225
yards. They don't pay off on the drive but Paul admits that it is a good down payment.
Earl Polhamus would score much better if all the holes were par 3's judging by his score
card.
Bud Hayden's golf swing appeared to be a good top-dressing stroke without the shovel.
Phil Cassidy playing in his first tournament since he took a position in a defense plant,
had to hurry to get back on the job and I imagine he had to toil overtime for reporting to work
tardy.
Narry still winds up on his tee shots and lets go with everything, he looked good although a little heavy around the middle.
Nick Bruno got off to a slow start then settled down and as usual had the best score of
the day.
Steve Hannon was consistent with six consecutive five's on the first nine.
Simeone Braio and Gene Mauro had their customary torrid contest and Simi had to
match Gene's 4 on the 18th hole to win by a narrow margin.
John Latvis rammed a 30 footer into the cup on the 8th green but finished with a net
72, one stroke out of the money.
Henry Mitchell did not play golf, apparently he gets enough hiking in the infantry.
Sam Mitchell still suffering from the effects of a recent illness joined the ex-bogieshooter Jack Counsell and played the role of spectator.
Homer Darling managed to get to the meeting but did not play golf as he had to return
from refreshment to labor.
Ed. Ohlson and Manuel Braga attended the meeting and it was nice to see them after
their long absence.
A number of the boys reported that they had more winter-kill than usual.
The stock question was have you got any help and if so where and how did you get it.
If golf clubs operated on a cost plus basis we might be fortunate enough to pick up an ablebodied man now and then or at least one who could walk.
Treasurer Jack Counsell wishes to remind the members that 1944 dues should be paid
before July 1, 1944.
A change of address for George Rommell Jr. has been noted which is now ASN
31422145 Co. C 300 Inf. Fort Benning, Georgia.
The next meeting will be held at the Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton, Mass., on June
5th, 1944. Lunch at 12 noon followed by a business meeting and an 18 hole golf tournament.