Dear Dan Banders Sports Advice Column Recap
In a crowd of reader questions, tips cover hockey scheduling conflicts, rink ice removal, women’s sports coverage, coaching futures, and local league results. Fergus Flyers win WOAA title. Acton juveniles lead in Nitton tournament. Hillsburgh claims WOAA Intermediate D crown with a 3 0 victory over Monkton.
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Tri-County Tourney Schedule Released for Juvenile Event
The Tri-County Juvenile Tournament lineups run April 18 to 21 with multiple matchups daily. Notable games include Georgetown or Paris against Preston or Burlington, and Ot t ens Rockets versus St. Marys, followed by finals for various divisions on Saturday evening.
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Pee Wees Bow Out Trade Secrets with Leafs
Acton Pee Wees end a successful first season as the Acton Community Centre ice plant shuts off and trophies are presented by Mayor Gay. Doc and Co. head to Toronto with coach Bill Johnson, touring Malton Airport and a Viscount Vanguard flight before a city-side tour and return.
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Lions Win First Game Of Tourney
Acton Lions opened the Milton Juvenile tournament with a 6 3 victory over Paris. Thoth Pete Marks and McCristall led the scoring with two goals each as Acton pulled away after a 2 2 deadlock. Paris stayed close until the third period when Acton pulled ahead and consolidated the win.
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Youth Dies in Stolen Car Following Police Chase
A 17 year old London youth is charged with criminal negligence causing death after a stolen 1962 Corvair fled Milton police, crashed head on north of Highway 401, killing Kenneth Stokes who died at Milton Hospital. The driver was hospitalized with injuries. the suspect faces juvenile court arraignment next Tuesday.
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Whet a Line Trout Season Opens Soon
With opening day just ten days away on April 28 anglers in the area prepare gear and boats for a bustling weekend at local streams and ponds as the season begins.
Acton Curlers Win Dandy Final In Men’s League
Rev Andy McKenzie leads his team to a come from behind victory as John McHugh John Hufnagel and Jack Blow secure the trophy. Runners up led by Mick Holmes include Mel Jordan Bob Hinton and Hughie Smith. New names join the roster as the district curls season winds down and golf season takes over with plans for next year’s championship trophies at the Legion Hall banquet.
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Halton Junior Farmers Stage Broomball Hockey
Halton Junior Farmers met in the Acton arena on Thursday April 12 for a final hockey and broomball session before the ice goes out. About 50 members took part in boys hockey girls broomball and boys broomball with referee George Pelletterio and linesman Jim Carney keeping play orderly. The evening closed with a girls versus boys hockey game and plans to make the event an annual Halton Junior Farmers Institute activity.
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