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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1965

Page

10

Buffalo Wins Bantam Title in Town League Final

Buffalo Bisons secure the Bantam championship with a 3 1 victory over the Pittsburg Hornets in four games. George Cook and Bryan Dunn scored in the opening period, Wayne Deforest and Mark Kowall added later goals, while Pittsburg narrowed the gap with two second period goals and a late third period strike. McCullough added a second for Pittsburg as Snow and Grace also tallied for the Hornets.

Glpvalo Yeam Pittsburg Legion Wayne Delorest Robert Paul Braida Nev Anderton George Cook John Churchill Jim Steven John Creighton Brien Dunn Mark Kowall Fred Flianik Paul Milne Gord Lasby Brian Wilkinson John Terpstra Fred Lockerby Fred Barens Andy van Dyk Buffalo Pittsburg Hornets Bisons Hornets Geo. Cook Wayne Deforest Neil Anderson Bryan Dunn Pete Masales Stewart McCullough Pete Masals Bauffalo Stu McCullough Pittsbury Clare Snow Stewart McCullough John Grace Balfalo

Preston Enters Seven Teams in Halton Senior Loop

Seven communities Campbellville Milton Oakville Hazleton Georgetown Dundas and Preston join the Halton County Senior Baseball League for 1965. The schedule opens May 19 with 24 games and a top four playoff for Senior A while bottom three contest Senior B. Trophies will be awarded to each champion.

Halton Campbeniville Milton Oakville Hazailton Georgetown Dundas Preston Halton County We League Royal Canadian Legion Hall Jana Hamilton Steel City Crew

Glenlea Smoke Shop Robbed on Weekend

Weekend break in Glenlea Smoke Shop led to a rear door forced entry and over $20 in change stolen. Merchandise checked to identify any other missing items.

Glenlea

Huskies Rally Past Tanners For 4-2 Win

Durham Huskies overcame a third period deficit to defeat the Tanners 4-2. Key plays by Blake and Kentisr spurred a late surge, with Sweeney and Schwindt delivering solid goaltending. Series resumes Friday in Acton as Tanners chase a comeback.

Acton

Ranjit Hall Speaks to LO.D.E. Chapters on Citizenship

The Duke of Devonshire chapter hosted a meeting at Miss Ruby Chirk’s home before joining the Lakeside chapter at Leyton Hall to hear Ranjit Hall, regional liaison for Toronto, discuss citizenship and immigration. Sandra Blyth sang as Hall outlined Canada’s migratory history, citizenship provisions, and the need for voluntary community action and integration.

Duke of Devonshire Ruby Chirk Lakeside Leyton Hall Ranjit Hall Department of Citizenship and Immigration Toronto Area United Nations Waterloo United Nations Clio Acton High School Hall Aid Sandra Blyth Manes Wall

Three Holy Week Services Led Across Local Churches

The Rev Robert Acmistiony of Hamilton leads Holy Week messages with three services this week at the united church complex. Laurens Dubs and Rev Dwight Pryle preside Sunday in a large gathering with Angh stn choir and Mrs Frank Oakes at the organ. Tuesday and Thursday evens feature Baptist and Presbyterian collaborations with Rev A sh McKenzie Rev Stan Fox Gammon and others directing services.

Eno Presbyterian Church Robert Acmistiony Hamilton Mansiooner Ted Ciugeh Uist Laurens Dubs Dwight Pryel United Presta Ash McKenzie Stanfox Gammon Baptist and Presbyterian Church Exosanp Ped Hansen S Thotian Wo van Digkhaee George Elliot

Rector Announced for Sunday Services at St Alban’s

The Rev D Latterts will conduct services this Sunday at St Alban’s church with a note of expected schedules. A YMCA boys basketball team plans a trip to Woodstock on Saturday to join a daylong tournament. At a separate meeting, Pakeside chapter members hear convention reports from Mrs Gordon Currie, Mrs Rudolph Spielvogel and Mrs Ce at Nelles.

D. Latterts St Alban’s Hanagement Othe Ymca Woodstock Pakeside Chapter Gordon Currie Rudolph Spielvogel Ceat Nelles

Weston Wins 2 1 to Take Legton Town League Final

Mike Luty starred in goal as Weston Dukes beat Brampton 2 1 in game four of the best of five Atom final to tie the series at two games each. Gary Barden scored the go ahead goal in the second period assisted by Brad Wallis. Brampton’s Chris Tennant answered late in the third, with help from Russell Van Fleet, to make it 2 1 Weston.

Mike Luty Weston Dukes Dukes Weston Brampton Vaames Gary Barden Brad Wallis Johnny Ashley Robin Pascoe Hrampton Chris Tennant Mike Lusty Russell van Fleet Mike Lutyg John Hansen Bill Vivian John McCutcheon Jett Patterson John Ashby Steve Papillon Steve Brunette John Scoone Brian Robinson Robin Inscock Kent Kentner Ryan Reid Jimmy Hlurter Gerald Barden Jeff Townslevy Gord Toth Russell van Fieet

Free Press previews four picture magazine week sports

The Free Press notes a four picture magazine feature this week highlighting photographs from sports events skating Caroive and mas festival. Any omitted pictures will appear next week.

Union Gas appoints Ditton to eastern region manager post

WoL Ditton OBE BEng former general manager of Ciited Gas Limited is named Manager Eastern Region for Union Gas Company of Canada Limited. The appointment announced by P R Palin ICA President GM and Executive VP of United Gay Mi Dutton’s new role adds to prewar duties with United Gray.

Wol Ditton, Obe Beng Flanulion Ciited Gas Limited Union Gas Company of Canada, Limited P. R. Palin Ica Union Gas United Gay Mi Dutton Wul United Gray

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