Lourdes Wins At Smithtown
By Ed and Les Dahlstedt
DCN Aug. 29, 1962

SMITHTOWN, L.I., N.Y., July 28 - Our Lady of Lourdes scored a decisive victory here today in the annual contest sponsored by the Smithtown Freelancers.

The Wanderers presented the exhibition. They are a real threat to the Northeastern Circuit Championship this year or next.

A few highlights of the contest were: The Kingsmen's LARGE drum line, snare-tenor really gret idea. O.L.P.H. Ridgemen's concert sounding a bit like Audubon's. Smithtown in exhibition looking best so far this year.....keep up the good work. Jersey Cyclones being sponsored by Chemical Co.

The Scores:
1. Lourdes ......................... 79.266
2. Dumont ......................... 70.783
3. Grenadiers .................... 68.750
4. Marianettes .................. 67.833
5. Jersey Cyclones ............ 67.283
6. Kingsmen ..................... 63.550
7. Ridgemen ..................... 60.200
8. Barringer-Walker ......... 37.516