The scene of the last greenkeepers meeting, July
12, was the Agawam Hunt Club, located between
East Providence, the Rumford Baking Powder Water
Tower and the Narragansett Race Track, or thereabouts. The writer has never been able to locate this
course on the first shot. The early arrivals found the
boys all standing in the shade gazing with interest at
the tempting crystal clear swimming pool just installed at the club. Another feature for the members
and another responsibility for Greenkeeper Charlie
Parker. Just over the fence were the spacious turf and
dirt tennis courts. Probably the largest in the state.
The dinner bell sounded right on time and the boys
enjoyed a delightful meal which they came near not
getting due to a lack of enthusiasm in returning "I'll
be there" cards. Everyone should be conscientious
on this matter whenever cards are received. They are
sent for a purpose. The atendance prizes were drawn
for the following: Bill Carter, Phil Cassidy, Elmer
Fuller, and Joe Butler.
When it came to the afternoon tournament it was
apparent that the summer wear and tear was having
its effect on the boys. Almost as many entries appeared for the putting contest as the 18 hole affair.
There were 24 entries for the latter and 18 cripples
for the putting contest, including a broken hand, a
cracked rib, a bad shoulder, a crippled back, old age
and indifference. Incidentally, as has been stated
before, the putting contest or a nine hole tourney
should be a regular feature for each outdoor meeting
for those not able to play the full 18.
The winners of the
A. Cody
A. Anderson
P. O'Leary

putting contest were:
31 (How did he get there?)
35
35

The 18 Hole Tournament winners were:
J. Dombek
71
W. Carter
71
C. Piantedosi 72
M. Brown
72
G. Tedesco
72
J. Sperandio
73

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The players who toured the course reported it in
excellent condition and all congratulated Charlie
Parker for making such a good showing in a short time.
Before leaving Rhode Island don't forget the date of
the Annual Turf Conference Field Day at Kingston,
R. I., August 19-20. There is always something to
learn at this meeting. A new idea, a new thought, a
new contact, an exchange of viewpoints, a progressive
step forward.
"Knowledge alone is not sufficient; one must also
learn to apply it."—Goethe.
A good example of "Mind over Matter" was observed at the recent Blind Golfers championship tournament at the Wachusett Country Club. The audience was amazed at the golf these boys played and
many a spectator returned home with some new ideas
on the power of determination. During this tournament our club secretary, Bill Ash, noted that Sim
Braio and Guy Tedesco appeared for interviews. They
gave Guy an opportunity to try some shorts blindfolded.
Have you paid your club dues? According to our
By-laws the deadline has arrived. Only those in good
standing this month will have their names listed in the
next Newsletter. Don't be among the missing. Check
in with our treasurer, Sam Mitchell, Canton, Mass.
It has been noted with sadness that Ray Koon died
Saturday, July 3. An agricultural teacher, writer, advisor, and director has passed on. The Greenkeepers
Club has lost a booster and a sincere friend.
Monday, August 2, is the date of our next meeting at the Bear Hill Golf Club, Wakefield, Mass. Ted
Swanson, the host greenkeeper, is sure to make your
visit at his club an enjoyable one. Be on hand.
H. DARLING, Editor