Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 15, 2021 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Malden 1967: Part 2 By Peter F. Levine T he last couple of Malden: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterdays were the print media equivalent of summer reruns. Not sure if they even do summer reruns any longer, but here ya go anyway. This column appeared a few years back. It was a wicked blast to write and “Mikey liked it!” Back by popular demand: “Malden in 1967: Part 2”: Malden in 1966 was designated as an “All American City.” All American banners were fl ying high across our main streets and Malden had the swagger of a city on the rise; the future looked bright going into 1967 and in honor of the 53rd anniversary of the Summer of Love here is a snapshot of Malden as we appeared in that lazy, crazy, hazy yesteryear: On July 10, Ruffino “Ruffy” Mugica playing for the Malden Legion baseball team struck out nine batters, pitched a three hitter, and had two of the Legions three hits as they beat Everett 3-1. Ruffi no was chosen to the prestigious Hearst Sandlot team the week before. Ruff y lives in Vegas these days and produces shows at various casinos. Brigham’s in Malden Square is hiring fountain waitresses, department heads, and dishwashers. CORPORATE & BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION RESPONSIVE CPA ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * Financial Statement: Audit & Reviews * Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Call (617) 240-2905 / Email: Steven.divirgilio@cpa.com Website: WWW.STEVEDCPA.COM USA Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING Driveways From $ 35 * REASONABLE RATES * Prompt, Courteous Service * PARKING LOTS 781-521-9927 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Brigham’s in Malden Square – now Dunkin’ (Courtesy Photo) The local daily paper, on their editorial page, note that the basketball courts at Devir, Amerige, and Newman parks are always in use. They surmise that basketball reigns as the most popular summer sport before even baseball. They also note that Park Department Foreman Angelo Nardone has explained that the reason the city’s parks look so shabby is because the city has only ten power lawn mowers and that nine of the ten are inoperable. Lillian’s dad Angelo was a colorful character and from what I remember was always blunt and to the point. “It is said in Malden”.........(July 7) that Barney Kahn has returned from a vacation trip to Mount Washington, N.H. “It is said in Malden”.........that Councilor James Conway has invited his Council colleagues to the annual dance to be run by his ‘Conway Associates’ at the Revlon Room in Linden (now home to a Walgreens I believe and formerly owned by the DiVencentis family). “It is said in Malden”.........that the ‘Royal Crownsmen’ of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will march in the annual Edgeworth Fourth of July Parade (this Fourth of July Parade missed its organizer and benefactor Ward 2 Councilor Billy Callahan due to the passing of his mother) In June, during the Malden Recreational Junior Division Spring Hoop competition, the Bears beat the Panthers 28-22 behind John Finn’s ten points. Jimmy “Father of Marty” Cahill had eight points for the losers. In Central Little League action at Roosevelt Park Tommy Hoff - man fi red a no-hitter and batted his team, the Tigers, to an 8-1 win over the Browns. Tommy (rest in peace) was also an exceptional hoopster with one of the sweetest jumpers around. In American League action at Trafton Park (the late great) Jerry Robbins fi red a one hitter and struck out 12 batters as his Yankees beat back the Red Sox 13-0. Jerry did not issue any walks and at one point struck out seven straight. In the past four games he has K’d 40 batters. The Yanks were led by Billy Doyle and Kenny Barchard who would later go on to play with Jerry in the Babe Ruth League for the Stars under Mgr. Bob Rosano and coaches Don Garren and Jim French. Jerry put up one of the fi nest BRL seasons ever as a 14-yearold for the Stars with an 8-1 record (if my memory serves me correctly). As of May 19, King Neptune on Highland Avenue is under new management. King Neptune, The Highland Cafe, Charlie Moreno’s Sub Shop, DiPietro’s Pizzeria, Harvard Pastry, and the Big A make Highland Ave. the destination in Malden for the best food in town. The West Side AA Spring Festival to benefi t Malden Catholic Sports will be held May 19 at Brother Gilbert’s Stadium and will conclude with a “Spectacular Display of Fireworks.” MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 18 Call
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