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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

15

Acton Teams Face Coaching and Baseball Changes in Halton County

In Acton and surrounding towns the Halton County baseball scene moves forward as Georgetown announces an intermediate club led by Lynn McLaren promising a return to form. Campbellville braces for injuries and vacancies while Acton awaits schedule details and a potential sponsor. Vic Muratera’s absence unsettles minor baseball as meetings plan to finalize representation and local support.

Acton Halton County Lynn McLaren Dude Lindsay Georgetown High School Georgetown Scotty Patterson Ritchie Brothers Harvey Chappell Chaplin Track Barrager McLaren Chuck Jewell Bern Dore Ritchie George Barber Vic Muratera JOO Boys Vic Halton Acton Lepton Halton County Association Acton Reg Legion Murray Hoad Triangle Milton Milton Legion Hall Vic Masters Tin Acton Listowel

OBA Sets Playoff Dates For 1961 Season

The Ontario Baseball Association executive met in Oshawa to set 1961 playoff dates. Intermediate rounds will start after Labour Day weekend, while minors begin August 9. Clubs must finish playdowns on time or face no extension under the new schedule.

Ontario Baseball Association Oshawa

Milton Captures PeeWee B Title With $3 Win

Milton secured the O.MLBLAL PeeWee B championship by defeating Huntsville last Saturday, the second win in a two game total goal series after a 42 margin in the first game. This marks Milton’s first hockey title since 1941 when the Juniors won the OHA championship.

O.mlblal PeeWee Huntsville Milton OHA

Tri County Hockey System Adds Bantams and Pee Wees

The Tri County Minor Hockey League will add Bantam and Pee Wee series in 1961-62 with eight towns including Milton Georgetown Acton Hespe rs Brampton Preston Orangeville and Oakville. Bruce Hood of Milton named referee in chief and officials to be neutral. bodychecking proposed in all zones by amending Ontario Minor Hockey Association rule.

Tri-County Tawny Mut Milton Georgetown Acton Hesperers Brampton Preston Orangeville Oakville Bruce Hood Tri-County Association Ontario Minor Hockey Association

Community Centre fund canvass questions answer in Free Press

Readers ask about extending support, front arena repairs, and artificial ice needs. Officials explain no new special projects for now, with a $60,000 baseline and extra money directed to building improvements if reached.

Colvin

Acton Merchants Face Dixie Plaza In Intercounty Spin Final

Acton Merchants travel to Dixie Plaza this Saturday for the final five games of the Intercounty Spin Championship with a 1s pin deficit. First five games at Acton Lanes were tight, Dixie leading by 23 pins after game two, Moe Johnstone posting a 380 for Acton in game three as Norm Morton joined the fray. The Lynn Stampers later closed the gap, then Acton edged ahead, but Dixie holds a 15 pin bulge entering the home lanes for a decisive finish. Both managers Grein and Condor expect a hard fought roll and time will tell who becomes champion.

Acton Dixie Plaza Acton Lanes Terific Dixie bLynns Moe” Johnstone Norm Morton Merchants Lynn Stampers Dixie Don Grein Bill Condor Acton Dixie Johnstone R. Morton D. Grein B. Williams B. Martin Ko Hubord N. Morton M. Bennett D. de Forest H. Earle J. Bullough J. Fryer G. Masales P. Homer C. Pereira Lynn Stamp A. Corbett N. Callwood B. Ginger A. Irvine Fr. Barclay B. Conder F. Brown F. Bojanski J. Mahey J. Fordking D. Scott B. Trethen K. Roscoe N. Payne B. Lynn

GO ELSEWHERE Rejected suitor departs in a hutt

Hol sought a partnership but faced rejection as He leaves for another proposal. The suitor’s departure marks a shift in romantic plans and unsettled hopes for current match prospects.

Hutt

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