NEWSLETTER
JUNE, 1950
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"TROUBLE MAY RING YOUR DOOR BELL, BUT IT'S YOUR FAULT IF YOU INVITE IT IN".
(Author Unknown)
The Ludlow Country Club, Ludlow, Mass., Highest Gross—L. Countem Duval
still maintains its excellent reputation with the Highest Nine—G. Gogetem Webster
G. C. of N. E. as a generous and genial host. John Low gross Service men—M. Sailor O'Grady, Jr.
Dombeck, the steward and stewardess, the club Most 3s—P. Didit Cassidy
members, and the club officials are all deserving Most 5s—T. Almost Sperandio
of praise and thanks for a very enjoyable day 2nd Most 5s—M. Youssaidit O'Grady
at their club, June 5.
Most 6s—H. Prexie Mosher
It was a beyouteeful day with clear skies and Most 7s—H. Comeleven Rethman
shirt sleeve temperature. And for good measure Most 8s—S. Longcount Braio
the splendor of the green countryside made the Most Bogeys—R. Bovepar Sperry
trip most enjoyable and inspiring. (So much so, Highest Net—A Overtop Sanders
in fact, that some of the boys took the longest Lowest One Hole—J. Sinkum Butler, R. Ontheroute—by mistake.)
mend Thomas
There was a good crowd on hand for the Tiredest Man Finishing—W. Allin Mitchell
eleven o'clock equipment demonstrations. Clapper Fattest Contestant—W. Plenty Ash
and his aide® were there with the Westpoint Thinest Contestant—Skel Mendenhall
Power Green Aerifier, The Jiffy Till Magic Hoe Smallest Contestant—E. Tiny Buecher
for roto-tilling traps, etc. and the Westpoint Most Disgusted Contestant—H. Allwrong Darling
Mole Drain. Tony Mascara dropped in from the Most Consistent—N. Routine Sperandio
skyways to explain the latter. Bill Mitchell was Contestant from Greatest Distance—A. Getthere
Edmondson
present to represent the showing of the new Wisconsin Power Sod Cutter, (And was that some- Only Contestant to Pick Up—N. Enuf Quinn
The grand and glorious day ended with an
thing to see). A light, hand, hollow tine s piker
early
evening snack and a short business meetwas shown by Mr. Robertson, Wenham Golf Club
and Red McGovern had a beach wagon display ing. Prexie Mosher announced that the club
directors had recommended certain changes in
of golf equipment and chemicals.
the by-laws, some vital and debatable. These proAMUSING SIDELIGHTS: Sam Clapper ex- posed changes will be discussed and acted upon
ploring the trap with the power aerifier, Art at the first indoor meeting. It is suggested that
Anderson fondling the rolled up turf from the the changes be published in the Newsletter prior
power sod cutter, and some joker's question put to that time. Another suggestion which met with
to 0. Clapper if the Mole Drain was supposed to favor was on the subject of an attendance prize
drain the moles out of the greens. (Phil Cassidy at all future meetings, including non-players. Ante
denies he was guilty).
25 cents.
Then came the superb buffet, luncheon. Cold
The JULY MEETING WILL BE SOMEmeats and, salads galore with delicious home THING SPECIAL—A joint gathering with the
baked beans on the side. It should be mentioned Rhode Island Greenkeepers at the Agawam Hunt
that Arthur Anderson had more than his share Club, Rumford, R. I. JULY 10. This will be known
of the latter. (Ye editor played with him).
as The Lawrence Hay Memorial Tournament. The
Next followed the 18 hole golf tournament Rhode Island group originally planned on a Greenwith the prize money running higher than the keeper-Pro Memorial Tourney similar to our John
boys have seen in a long time. Thanks to the Shanahan Tournament, but since the Mass. Pros
generosity of the Ludlow Club members who are already scheduled for that date, this year it
donated over $75.00 in cash, six cases of beer, and will be an all Greenkeeper contest. A Greenkeepertwo quarts of whiskey. There were prizes for Pro tourney is being planned for next year, however.
everyone and here are the winners.
1st Gross—J. Whyshouldnthe Dombeck
As usual there will be equipment demonstra2nd Gross—A. Buffalo Cody
tions. 10:30 A.M. A special feature will be a new
3rd Gross—G. Longgone Tedesco
Terferator with new style drills. Factory repre1st and 2nd Net Tie—S. Dogleg Mitchell, H. Sand- sentatives will do the demonstrating. GREENtrap Farrant
KEEPERS DON'T MISS THESE DEMONSTRA3rd and 4th Net—J. Oldtimer Latvis, A. Ethan TIONS. YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO.—BE THER.
Allen
The Agawam Hunt Club is located near the
5th Net—A. Beans Anderson
Rumford Baking Company. Look for the Baking
Bogey 1st—Bud Putsey Hayden
Company Tower in Rumford. Ask questions. BE
Bogey 2nd—D. Wonttell Harrison
SEEING YOU.
Bogey 3rd—F. Yea Matthews
H. DARLING, Editor