By Brion O’Connor Peter Hale, one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Swampscott High School and Williams College history, was no overnight success. His first competitive foray into … [Read more...] about Born to run: Peter Hale considered ‘the best Williams College track distance runner ever’
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The tragedy of Tony C.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro is carried off the field on a stretcher by teammates and the trainers of both the Red Sox and the California Angels after he was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack … [Read more...] about The tragedy of Tony C.
Beth Adams, NFL deal with brain injuries head-on
By STEVE KRAUSE Looks can be deceiving. That’s true whether you’re sizing up a blind date or trying to figure out how healthy a person is. And it’s especially true with traumatic brain injuries … [Read more...] about Beth Adams, NFL deal with brain injuries head-on
Swampscott sailing program celebrates half-century mark
By DAVID LISCIO Nautical historians will tell you Swampscott is best known as the New England town where the fishing dory and the lobster pot were invented. But over the past half century, while … [Read more...] about Swampscott sailing program celebrates half-century mark
Crossing the Channel
Swampscott men tackle the ‘Mount Everest of swimming’ By MEAGHAN CASEY There will likely be jellyfish, water temperatures dipping below 60 degrees, salt-water induced swelling of lips and … [Read more...] about Crossing the Channel