Greenkeepers Club of New England
NEWSLETTE
OCTOBER, 1944

To Those Who Didn't Know.
Monday, September 11, the G. C. of N. E. gathered at the Framingham Country Club. It
was a greenkeeper-Chairman meeting. How the thirteen members and their guests got there
nobody knows. (Notices of the meeting were not sent due to an oversight.)
It was a shame really. It was a perfect day for golf—Comfortably warm, cloudless skies,
and no wind. It was a Rideout no degree day and a golfer's no alibi day. Gene Mauro, Bill Monahan (Chairman) and other members of the Framingham Club were wonderful hosts. An
appetizing and bountiful luncheon was served (many vacant chairs) and special prizes were
donated by club members. The greens were well groomed and in excellent condition. Thanks
again, Framingham members. Sorry we didn't have a big turnout.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Greenkeeper—Chairman
Lone Wolves (18 Hole Medal)
(Scotch—Selected Drives—Alternate Shots)

Gene Mauro—Bill Monahan
E. Polhamus—Mr. Prunaret
S. Hannon—Jim Lally
Arthur Anderson—Mr. Sawyer
Ted Murphy—A1 Morse
Bud Hayden—Mr. Bachman
Sam Mitchell—Dr. Parsons

90-23-67
93-24-69
80-11-69
97-26-71
89-18-71
96-21-75
93-17-76

Homer Darling
Phil Cassidy
Tom Mattus
Simi Braio
Paul Wanberg

85-19-66
85-13-72
92-13-79
99-20-79
111-26-85

(The Last Shall Be First)

TOURNAMENT DIVOTS?

Paul Wanberg had some trouble with his elevation calculations on the sixth hole. A ball
going over this green has to be pitched back 12 feet up. Paul was two feet short on three tries.
-—Note that Gene Mauro and Bill Monahan knew their course very well.—Art Anderson and Bud
Hayden still continued their keen rivalry.—Tom Mattus started off like a champ but that sixth
hole got him down, too.—Something has happened to Darling's game. He can't explain it but
says it might be his favorite fruit he is now able to get again—bananas.
Our faithful tournament mascot, J. C., is always an inspiration when he shows up on the
tees. He still hits 'em down the middle, too (sometimes). Hows about bringing along a ball
once in a while, John?
Thursday, September 14. Another hurricane passed through. And they said it couldn't
happen again. This reporter has heard of no serious damage to the courses in his vicinity. Homer
Darling at Juniper Hill reported that his barn (100 x 50) was flattened like a pancake. The
1938 hurricane, however, had given it a good preliminary shakeup. No special damage to the
equipment.
Will you please get in touch with Earl Polhamus, Secretary, 94 Cedar St., Wellesley Hills,
Mass., if your address is incorrect. We would like to get these straightened out.
(From here on, let the grass grow long on the lawn, It will be something to fall back on,
when fitting the upstairs storm sashes.)
It's great to say "Good Morning,"
It's fine to say "Hello,"
But better still to grasp the hand
Of a loyal friend you know.

SHAKE!

A look may be forgotten,
A word misunderstood,
But the touch of the human hand
Is the pledge of brotherhood.
E. O. G.
Incidentally, what about Christmas packages for our members in the services. Prompt
action should be taken.