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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

15

Hawks Fan Scene Sparks Controversy During Stanley Cup Final

A chaotic game night in Chicago drew crowd reaction as fans showered the ice with debris including paper and an octopus tossed from stands. The article notes sympathetic crowds toward the Hawks and widespread disgust at the spectacle, recounting camera focus on a boy and the mishap turning into a local controversy.

Hawks Wings Gestastocs Guelph S. Mike Hiantia Toronto Sundey Onder Everthing Man

Hockey Banquet Honors Pee Wee and Novice Players

At Knox Presbyterian church on Wednesday night, Pee Wee and Novice hockey clubs received jackets in appreciation of their season. Walter Kewall and Ken Mekhavy organized the event with local businessmen backing the clubs' efforts.

Knox Presbyterian Church Walter Kewall Ken Mekhavy Umeras Peter Marchingell Kanny Marshall Ronnie Johnson Kan McKay Walter Kowall

Toughest Season This Summer Campbellville Team Faces Bleak Outlook

Campbellville base ball figures warn of a hard 1961 season as Jack Roberts nurses an operation and Harry Hamilton recovers from a broken leg. Len Andrews notes potential use of Jack Laking on the mound if needed, while 36 attendees honor the 1990 champions with trophies and pictures at the annual banquet.

Merchants Pone Tianagee Len Andrews Jack Roberts Harrys Hamilton Campbellville Halton County Ontario Baseball Association Halton County Baseball Association Peter McMullen Juapue Bruce Hood Frank Quinlan Ken Moore Quinlan Henry Ramshaw Doug Agnew Harry Hamilton Vancouver

Seven Join Int. Baseball League Halton Opens May 20

Seven Halton County intermediate clubs Acton Bronte Campbellville Dundas Georgetown and Milton met to plan the 196 season opening around May 20 with a calendar to be released in 10 days. Oakville sent word that Wednesday home games will start at 7 30 with lights at Wallice Park for finals.

Halton County Acton Bronte Campbellville Dundas Georgetown Milton Actont Enis Concensus Oakville Dave McArthur Hame Walhice Park Parks Board

Baseball Notes Sees Record Minor League Entry in Halton County

A meeting of the minor division of the Halton County league is set for tonight at the Milton Legion Hall with 14 towns expected. A record number of minor teams will enter play this year, including Rockwood Streetsville Georgetown Oakville joining Milton Acton Burlington Dundas Hornby Campbellville Carlisle Waterdown Bronte and Aldershot.

Halton County Milton Legion Hall Rockwood Streetsville Georgetown Oakville Milton Acton Burlington Dundas Hornby Campbellville Carlisle Waterdown Bronte Aldershot Pe Bantam Midect Plivenite

Merchants Edge Streetsville In Midweek Bowling Semi Final

Acton Merchants defeated Streetsville to reach the Peel Inter-county bowling finals, led by Norm Morton 484 Pete Homer 350 and Mighty Mac 303. Acton built a 210 pin lead in a five game home and away series, aiming to face Lynn Stamp or Oakville in the championship.

Acton Lini Nish Eile Lasgo Spiday Agaist Lydon Acton Merchints Medi Martin's Streetville Don Grein Norm Morton Cau Pete Homer Mac Johnston Lynn Stamp Dixie Plaza Oakville-In-the Heston Peel Ihe Wals Mgalin Streetaville Oakville Merchants

Acton Arena Plans Remain Town Owned and Operated

The town of Acton will own and operate the arena as it does now with taxpayers supporting operation at a ten year average of one half mill. New addition includes washrooms band room ticket rooms change rooms a large meeting room with cafe shop overlooking the ice. Community support urged investing in youth to strengthen spirit. None of the funds will cover campaign expenses as material and assistance are donated and Free Press employees provide printed material free of charge.

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