The Battle Ground
The greenkeepers gathered to face the task,
Of excavating Concord's well groomed grass,
And like the Minute-Men they fixed their shots,
From behind bunkers, trees, and rocks,
After the struggle the scars could be seen,
But Narry (was thankful he still had his greens,
Time is a great healer the turf men say,
So Concord may invite them again some day.
J. A. C. K.
Yes, historic Concord was the scene of another battle. But this time a battle for knowledge by the farmers of turf. It was a grand
sight to see that large gathering of greenkeepers
around Concord's 15th green, waiting for the
equipment demonstration to start, exchanging
greetings, swapping ideas, and expressing opinions. Ye editor thought at the time:—where would
you find another group of employees more interested in their job, more eager fori facts, more
serious about their work? If only the green chairman and club members could witness this enthusiasm and desire for knowledge by their chief
turf doctor.
What a keen demonstration it (was? Two
competitive machines working side by slide. The
Soilaire spiking one half of the green and the
Aerifier the other half. No better comparison
could be asked for. Operate it yourself, observe
the results, take your choice. And say, hats off
to the sportsmanship and chivalry exhibited by
Messrs. Sawtelle and Clapper. It must have been
some sort of a record attendance for ta May meeting. 48 were present. Only a few years back 15
to 20 was a top figure for May. That's progress.
Narry Sperandiio, our diligent secretary and the
genial host for this meeting, should be congratulated for the excellent condition of his course.
Everyone agreed it was tops. The luncheon too,
was thoroughly enjoyed. At the short business
meeting two new members were voted in. Anthony Ciaranci Sr. and Raymond Sheehan.
The 18 hole tournament 'which followed was
something different and a good mixer idea. A
four ball, best ball. Six low scorers were selected
as captains and they drew numbers for the players on their teams. It was an interesting tournament and we hope John Dombeck will continue

these variations. The winning teams, tied f o r
first place and had a remarkable best ball score
of 65. They were, team B. Guy Tedesco, Museiarone, Braio, Butler and Dinardi. Team E. John
Dombeck, Hall, Ash, Cassidy, and Mitchell. Good
team work fellars.
WARNING. At the end of this line is
July 1.
That's the last stop. The end. CLUB DUES
were due and payable last January. July 1 is
the dead line. After that date the by-laws requires the publishing of all paid up members.
Unpaid members will then be conspioious by their
absence. Send dues to Jack Counsell, 9 Cliff
street, Beverly, Mass.
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Several members have suggested that we
run a want ad. column in the Newsletter. Many
think it's a good idea. If you have any equipment
laying around not being used it might be just
what another greenkeeper is looking for. If you
need something a want ad. might locate it in a
hurry. Let's, give it a try. If there is a, good response to this idea we will run a special column
on the reverse side of this Newsletter. The advertising rate 'would be as follows, $1.00 for 25
words or less. 2c a word in excess of 25. To
appear in the next issue of the Newsletter send
advertising to Homer C. Darling, Northboro,
Mass. not later than June 15.
The next meeting of the Greenkeepers Club
of New England will be held June 2, a t the Wachuset Country Club, Worcester. This is the
greens chairman meeting. Special demonstrations at 10:30. Latest types of spraying equipment to be shown. You can't afford to miss
these meetings.
H. Darling, Editor