SEPTEMBER 1952—THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ST. JEROME’S
SEPTEMBER 1952—THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ST. JEROME’S
Submitted by Anita M. Mance, Historian
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The first day of the school year is always a special time. The first day in a new school is doubly special. And so, it was for St. Jerome’s School on September 3, 1952.
IT HAPPENED ONE SATURDAY NIGHT — 60 YEARS AGO
ER vs LYONS, MARCH 24, 1962
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According to a number of area sportscasters, it wasn’t supposed to happen that way—the East Rochester Bombers beating the Lyons Lions, 58-57. While both basketball teams entered the game undefeated, Lyons was known as a powerhouse. By looking at the history of the two teams, however, perhaps March 24, 1962, was destined to be different. And what made the...