Old Timers vs Tanners Evoke Leafs Era Nostalgia
In Burn the Mortgage night, NHL Old Timers trounced the Acton Tanners, showing mid 20th century skill still sharp. The article recalls Maple Leafs legends like Connolly and Clancy, and notes the gulf between top junior to pro levels.
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Acton Tanners
Bes
Toronto Maple Leafy
Joe Primenti
Gardle Ortllan
Charlie Conacher
Red Heron
King Clancy
Red Horner
Georgy Hathaworth
Maple Leaf Gardens
Leafs
Tanners
Murder Incorporated
Acton
Toronto Maple Leafs
N.wl
The
Ia Lott
Bastion’ Bruins
Bindernagel
Fergus Thistles
NHL
Escourge
Jack Kentner
Pat Patterson
Wally Stanowski
Ted (Slinker) Sloan
Syd Smith
Jim Casburn
Curling Season Ends with Jack Ridley Trophy Victory
The Agron curling season concludes with Andy Nolan's team defeating Walter Dubows decane to win the Jack Ridley trophy. In the Walker trophy final Arvadou Hunter and Jas swam off Peg Cusa-Siela Bamete-end-hitran Zajac against Louis Bonnette's team, as finals and semis determined champions across multiple leagues. The men's league saw a four way tie and decisive playoff games, with Bern Van Fleet team winning the championship and Adams trophy awarded in afternoon matches. An annual banquet is planned for April 19 with ticket sales and dancing to close the season.
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Orillia
O.m-Hla
Georgetown
Des Beaumont
North Hatton
Limehouse
Berry Enseee
Lions
Cheltenham
W.c.aa
Frege Flyers
Port Elgin
Ferguso
Int. C
Hillsburgh Intermediates
Gorric
Andy Nolan
Dotores, Tyrter
Gwen Trier
Brian Moore
Jack Ridley
Walter Dubows
Veing
Arvadou
Hunter
Jas
Peg Cusa
Siela Bamete
End
Hitran Zajac
Louis Bonnette
Hockey Exhibition Draws Giants to Acton Community Centre
The Old Timers versus Tanners charity hockey game drew a large crowd at Acton’s community centre. Harold Townsley led with three goals, Harold Cashorn added one, and old pros plus MALL stars showcased finesse around the net. Mayor Daley lauded the drive as 1600 dollars was raised from a 2800 target, with autograph seekers lingering after the game and a social to follow.
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Long John" Henderson
Acton
Don Anderson
Tanners
Harold Townsley
Fin Cashorn
MALL
Wally Stanowski
Pat Patterson
Wee Ee
Frank Prouse
Daley
C Company Tops Keglers in Acton Firefighters Bowling
C Company wins the Acton Firefighters Association bowling championship for the third year running. Opening game 1169 set the pace as A and B Companies trailed. Standouts included Scotty McCristall 307 points and McGilloway 263 with Townsley and VanFleet 213 each. McCristall also took triple honors with 716.
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Acton Firefighters’ Association
Scotty McCristall
Doug Mason
Ed McGilloway
Wayne Kelly
Harold Townsley
Bill Williams
Price
Bull Duval
Scotty
McCristall
Berm VanFleet
Cashurn Looks Ahead To Summer Schedule
The arena season ends this week with remaining events swayed by weather. Crowds for public skating have dwindled. Afterward Jim Casburn will plan the first summer playground schedule in the park with four leaders trained before the holiday program for children.
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Rec Won
Jim Casburn
Urge for Halton provincial by election after federal vote
After the federal vote there is pressure for a Halton by election to elect a provincial representative to Queen’s Park. The county has been without MPP since August after the death of Stanley Hoth. Conservative George Kerr Liberal Owen Malting and NDP William Callies oppose delaying a byelection if no general election is set.
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Hame Halton
Ontario
Queen's Park
Stanley Hoth
George Kerr
Owen Malting
William Callies
Cyclones win in overtime to claim league title
Cyclones rise to top of the standings and clinch the title with a Sunday overtime victory over the Raiders. John Cunningham delivers the decisive goal in the extra period after a 1–1 deadlock, with contributions from Kulih Martin and Bob Brice as key scorers.
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John Cunningham
Kulih. Martin
Biddick
Bob Brice
Wales
Cyclones
Mosinee
Bob Shidgmore
Thompson
Fae More
K. Martin
Jtim Bullough
G. DeBruyn
Gurd Mason
D. Norton
D. Vickervy
Hoh Slice
Fry Dunn
Watson
Wayne Shep
Pee Wees Blank Winona 60 Sun
Acton businessmen’s Pee Wees, the sole local minor hockey club with a toy game sun, continued their winning streak by defeating Winona 60. Fred Anthony earned the shutout.
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Winona
Sun
Acton
Pee Wees
Ava Sun
Fred Anthony
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Doc” Harkley
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