Category Archives: Gary

Beverly’s Athanas Stars as Titleist Pitch Man

His thunderous drives and embracing personality have been a part of the North Shore golf community for decades. So it probably should have come as no surprise to any who have met the man, or played golf with him, to … Continue reading

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Larrabee Observes and Opines, Part 1

Catching up with an assortment of golf — and other — issues as we forge into the two most beautiful months of the golfing season, September and October. First, a huge shout-out to the memberships and staffs of Salem and … Continue reading

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Champion Kirby and venues Salem, Kernwood Sparkle at 92nd NEPGA

It was as glorious a week as the New England section of the PGA of America has experienced in goodness knows when. This, the 92nd annual section championship, held August 20-22, was blessed with three days of heavenly summer weather … Continue reading

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Pesky A Friend of All Red Sox Fans

The passing of Johny Pesky yesterday at the age of 92 is a loss of inestimable measurement to Red Sox Nation. He was unquestionably THE friendly face and voice of Red Sox Nation for the past half century and more. … Continue reading

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Win or Lose, What an Unexpected Ride the Celtics Have Provided

Looks mighty grim for the aging, injury-racked Celtics tonight in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final in the all-white surroundings of the Miami Heat’s home court. Only an injury to Lebron James will prevent the Heat from moving on … Continue reading

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Bring Back Jake, Earl and Darrell

It’s a bitch of a game to officiate. I will grant you that. Been doing it myself at the high school level for the last seven years. But…….what transpired last night in overtime during the Celtics’ heartbreaking defeat to the … Continue reading

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Thibodeau, Kreider Make North Shore Proud in Sunday New York Times

If you happened to see the front page of the New York Times sports section Sunday, it was “All North Shore.” Top of the page, left side, all about Boxford’s Chris Kreider, recent NCAA champion with the Boston College Eagles, and … Continue reading

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Danvers High’s State Champion Cagers Saluted

Yours truly had the privilege of emceeing a Salute to the Champions banquet for the Division 3 state champion Danvers High boys basketball team on April 24 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. A fantastic evening was enjoyed by all, including surprise … Continue reading

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A Variety of April Bloggings

How can Easter NOT be a national holiday when Christmas is??? Tiger Woods: Good for the golf industry, bad for the game. From where I observe, obesity is a national epidemic at all age levels, not just with young people. … Continue reading

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Time to Celebrate: Danvers High Boys Capture Their First State Basketball Championship

Too busy celebrating to write more than this about the Danvers High boys’ historic 59-47 victory over St. Joseph’s of Pittsfield earlier today at the DCU Center for the State Division 3 basketball championship. The mark of true championship teams … Continue reading

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