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NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 1954

It couldn't have been a more beautiful day for
our last outdoor meeting held at Hyannisport October
25. It was just perfect. The sky was clear blue, Old
Sol had a warm smile, and the visibility was exceptional—One of the few days in the year on the Cape
when distant points could be easily seen. Some of
the boys noted that Provincetown could be seen from
Plymouth some thirty miles away. From the Hyannisport parking space, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
islands were clearly visible. So the boys who attended
this meeting were most fortunate in experiencing this
rare day in October. John Milton once wrote, "In
those vernal seasons of the year when the air is calm
and pleasant, it were an injury and sullenness against
nature not to go out and see her riches and partake in
her rejoicing with heaven and earth".
The Hyannisport Club House and first tee is
located on a bluff overlooking the entire course and
what a view. From this vantage point one could well
imagine the anxious thoughts in the minds of George
Rommell and the club members when hurricane wet
Edna passed over, seeing the salt water completely
covering the several low greens in the valley. No
electricity and flood waters completely knocked out
the water system. A bucket brigade of 50 caddies was
quickly mobilized to apply fresh water to the greens
when the salt water had subsided. This apparently
saved the situation because the greens had recovered
splendidly. George Rommell is to be congratulated
for the excellent condition of the entire course.
A goodly number entered the tournament and for
the better players this was the club championship.
There were many good shots and quite a few wild
ones. Ducks were scared from the water holes, snipe
were flushed from the marshes, and new marks appeared on the trees and when the dusk had settled a
new champion was crowned. John Sperandio did it
with a gross 80. Bert Clark was the runner up with
82. Then 1st net Dave Barry 69, 2nd net Sam Mitchell 70, 3rd net Joe Butler 71, 4th net tie C. Cappozzi
and H, Darling 74, 5th net A. J. Sperandio 75, 6th net
tie P. O'Leary and Albert Allen. Everyone enjoyed
the course, the day and the championship.
HOT SHOTS FROM THE ROUGH. There are
various interpretations of the golf rules. Rule 17-3.
Moving Fixed or Growing Objects Prohibited. One
contestant having some recollection of this rule found
his ball stymied by a pine sapling. An accommodating
nearby workman cleaning up hurricane debris with a
power saw gladly removed the obstacle.
It was observed that Arthur Anderson had the
sandwich concession for the day. He gave good service too, delivering in person on the course and on
the double.

Two carloads of Greenkeepers arriving on the
outskirts of Hyannis with a lost look received a warm
welcome and a special escort to the course by the
town police. No arrests were made—just local courtesy being demonstrated.
BRIEF NOTES ON THE BUSINESS MEETING. Richard Blake was voted an associate member . . . President O'Grady appointed the following
nominating committee to report a slate of officers at
the December meeting: H. Darling, P. Cassidy, P.
O'Leary, H. Johnson, Tony Sperandio, and A. Anderson . . . It was suggested that a definite chore be given
to the three Vice-Presidents of the club to serve as a
membership investigating committee. Take off your
coats V.P.'s. Fittingly this meeting ended for adjournment to the Hyannis Cape Cod Inn just as the bright
red sun was sinking below the ocean horizon. They
time things right for the Cape Cod visitors. A most
enjoyable meal at the Cape Cod Inn was the final
event of a full and successful day.
Ralph Thomas wishes to thank all club members
for a good cheer basket of fruit. It is good to hear
that Ralph is now improving steadily. Stay in the
fairway now Ralph.
This Newsletter is being prepared Thanksgiving
Eve, too late for an appropriate and timely message
but we hope all of you thoroughly enjoyed this significant holiday, eating turkey and fixings, visiting with
Mom and Pop, son and daughter, or the girl friend.
It might be suggested that special thanks not only be
reserved for Thanksgiving Day but for every day of
the year.
"O Lord, who lends me life, lend me a heart
replete with
thanksgiving."—Shakespeare.
Our next meeting will be held at the Waltham
Field Station, Monday, December 6. It will be a
dealers meeting and special guests will be present to
take part in the program. Dr. Colby, Prof. Dickinson
and his new assistant, Dr. Roberts. A hot Roast
Tenderloin luncheon will be served at 12:00 noon.
DON'T MISS IT.
A complete list of our members in good standing
will be found on the reverse side of this letter.
"The race of mankind would perish did they
cease to aid each other. - - We cannot exist without
mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right
to ask it from their fellow-men; and no one who has
the poiver of granting can refuse it without guilt."—
Walter Scott.
H. DARLING, Editor

Following is the list of members in good standing:
Allen, Albert—Kernwood C.C.
Anderson, Arthur—Brae Burn C.C.
Anderson, T.F.—Ellinwood C.C.
Almonte, J.—Worcester C.C.
Ash, William—Franklin C.C.
Barney, A. M.—Wampanoag G.C.
Barnes, Norman—Kernwood C.C.
Barney, Rodman—Wampanoag G.C.
Barry, D. W—Bass River C.C.
Blake, Andrew—Milford
Braga, Manuel—Bristol C.C.
Braio, Simeone—Worcester C.C.
Brigham, Ray—Rhode Island C.C.
Brock, John—Leo Martin Memorial
Brown, Milton—New Bedford Pub. Links
Buecher, Edward—Manchester C.C.
Butler, Joseph—Mount Pleasant G.C.
Capozzi, Carmen—Norfolk G.C.
Caranci, A. Sr.—Valley C.C.
Caranci, A. Jr.—Louisquisset G.C.
Carter, W. Jr.—Acoaxet Club
Cassidy, P.—Weston G.C.
Chapman, Oscar—Misquamicut G.C.
Clark, Percy—Meadow Brook G.C.
Cody, Arthur—Wollaston G.C.
Collins, D. S.—Winchester C.C.
Cornell, Stewart—Nehoiden C.C.
Curran, Ed.—Lexington C.C.
Daigle, Wilfred—Leicester C.C.
Daly, Clayton—Haverhill C.C.
Darling, H. C.—Juniper Hill G.C.
Dinardi, J.—Bellevue G.C.
Dombek, John—Ludlow C.C.
Duval, Lucien—Hillcrest C.C.
Dudevair, Omer—Pine Brook G.C.
Edmonson, A.—Myopia Hunt Club
Farrant, H.—Pine Brook G.C.
Francis, Manuel—Vesper C.C.
Fuller, Elmer—Highland C.C.
Genther, H.—Myopia Hunt Club
Gill, Ignance—Derryfield G.C.
Hall, Carroll—Amesbury C.C.
Hammond, F.
Hannon, S.—Winthrop G.C.
Hilchey, C.—Auld Newbury C.C.
Johnson, H.—Potowamut G.C.

Realty, J.—The Country Club
Larner, W.—Albermarle G.C.
Latvis, John—Tatnuck C.C.
Malone, F.—Blue H. C.C.
Mansfield, R.—Mink Meadows G.C.
Marroto, L.—Oakly C.C.
Mitchell, S. Sr.—Ponkapoag G.C.
Mitchell, S. Jr.—Wampatuck C.C.
Mitchell, W.
Meehan, F — Mt. Hood C.C.
Mosher, H.—Leo Martin G.C.
Mucciarone, N.—Woodland C.C.
Mucciarone, R.—Way land G.C.
Murphy, E—Belmont C.C.
Mahoney, W.—Milton Hoosic G.C.
McBride, W.—Nashua C.C.
McCormack, J.—Dedham Polo & G.C.
OGonnor, J.—Winchester C.C.
Q'Grady, M.—Country Club of New Bedford
O'Kelly, M.—Marshfield C.C.
Oldfield, J—Cohassett C.C.
O'Leary, P.—Warwick C.C.
O'Leary, T.
Parker, C.—Agawam Hunt G.C.
Piontedose, C.—Commonwealth C.C.
Phinney, E.—Acoaxet Club
Regan, D.—Walpole C.C.
Rommell, G. Jr.—Hyannisport C.C.
Roberts, R.—Hatherly C.C.
Ryan, M.—Merrimac Valley C.C.
Ruby, E—Portland, C.C.
Sanders, A.—Juniper G.C.
Sperandio, N. J.—Concord C.C.
Sperandio, A.—Framingham C.C.
Sperandio, J.—Marlboro C.C.
Sheehan, R.—Red Hill C.C.
Senkarik, J.—Milford C.C.
Silvar, D—Oak Hill C.C.
Stephenson, E.—Ledgemont C.C.
St. Pierre, L.—Oxford G.C.
Swanson, T.—Bear Hill G.C.
Tedesco, G.—Wachusett G.C.
Tameo, P.—Metacomet G.C.
Volmer, G —Hatherly G.C.
Wallace, R.—Cochecho C.C.
Webster, G.—Needham C.C.
Thomas, R.