Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 2, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Malden 1967 Part 2 By Peter Levine B ack by popular demand! “Malden Musings” Redux! In two parts my take on Malden in 1967. Malden in 1966 was designated as an “All-America 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 57th anniversary of the Summer of Love here is a snapshot of Malden as we appeared in that lazy, hazy, crazy yesteryear – Malden 1967 Part 2: • On July 10, Ruffi no “Ruff y” Mugica playing for the Malden Legion struck out nine batters, pitched a three hitter and had two of the Legion’s three hits – beating Everett 3-1. Ruffi no was chosen to the prestigious Hearst Sandlot team the week before. Ruff y has called Vegas home for years, produced shows at various casinos and was spotted as recently as earlier this year in Malden at Bob Rotondi’s 85th birthday celebration at the Moose. • The Malden Evening News on their editorial page notes that the basketball courts at Devir, Amerige and Newman parks are always in use. The MEN opine that basketball reigns as the most popular summer sport before even baseball. • They also note that Park Dept. Foreman Angelo Nardone has explained that the reason the city’s parks look so shabby is because the city has only 10 power lawn mowers but that nine of the 10 are inoperable. Lillian’s dad (Angelo) was a colorful character and from what I remember was always blunt, to the point and had a great sense of humor. • “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 (home to Walgreens, I believe, and formerly owned by the DeVincentis family). • “It is said in Malden”…that the Royal Crownsmen of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will march in the annual Edgeworth 4th of July Parade (this particular 4th 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 Jr. Division Spring Hoop competition the Bears beat the Panthers 28-22 behind John Finn’s 10 points. Jimmy “The Fabulous Judy’s Husband” 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. • In American League action at Trafton Park, Jerry Robbins fi red a one-hitter and struck out 12 batters as his Yankees beat back the Red Sox 13-0. Jerry had no walks and at one point struck out seven straight. In the past four games, he has whiff ed 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 Malden Evening News, June 1967 Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Manager Bob Rosano and coaches Don Garren and Jim French. Jerry put up one of the fi nest BRL seasons ever as a 14-year-old for the Stars with an 8-1 record (if memory serves me correctly). • As of May 19, King Neptune on Highland Ave. is under new management. King Neptune, The Rosebud, The Highland Cafe, Gennetti’s Spa, Charlie Moreno’s Sub Shop, Mike’s Cafe, 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 benefit Malden Catholic Sports will be held May 19 at Brother Gilbert’s Stadium and will conclude with a “Spectacular Display of Fireworks.” • Brigham’s in Malden Square is hiring fountain waitresses, department heads and dishwashers. Brigham’s was a popular gathering spot for many young people and a vital generational link from one MHS class to the next. • Mr. A’s Lounge in Revere is hiring cocktail waitresses. • Mr. John “Commander” Carroll is the Rifl e Team coach and Meteorology teacher at MHS. As self-effacing and even-tempered a man that has ever lived, Mr. Carroll had the patience of a Monk but when the occasion arose, could be a strict disciplinarian. His classroom rules were fi rm; no drugs or weapons were tolerated. To ensure compliance, he insisted that each person carrying empty their pockets before the period began. Your contraband (drugs, weapons, smokes) was placed in a desk drawer and collected after class. He was also considerate of other people’s feelings, never speaking too loudly to wake up anybody who may have dozed off during his class. • In July, Royal Ballet stars Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn are arrested on narcotics charges in San Francisco – the headline screamed “Busted at Hippy Pad!” • Alfonso’s (later to be reinvented as The Squire) in Revere is also hiring cocktail waitresses. • Billy, Bobby and Ronny Fonzi, Dan Willinger and Donald Cunningham aka ‘Billy & the Twilights’ were all the rage in Malden in the mid ’60s! • “Grilles” and “Cafes” were plentiful in Malden in 1967. You could quench your thirst and sate your appetite at any of the following: The Belmont Grille, the Malden Grille, The Highland Cafe, the Brunswick Cafe, Jack’s Cafe, the Maple Bar, Jack Haney’s Bar & Grille, the Showboat, Spady’s Restaurant, the Strandway Cafe, the West End Grille, Fred’s Diner, The Embassy Restaurant, the Linwood Cafe, Maher’s Cafe, DeMarco’s Cafe, The Rosebud, Max’s Delicatessen, the R&R Lounge, the Robin Hood Motor Lodge, the Salem Grill, the Town Line Oyster House, the Horseshoe Bar & Grille, Mike’s Cafe, Morrison’s Cafe, Brandanos, Triccas and many, many more. • On May 21, The Jimmy Fund MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19
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