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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
5
Acton eyeing a stronger base ball season amid roster shifts. Georgetown joins midland entry with Lynn McLaren steering, while Campbellville battles injuries and sickness. Vic Muntera's absence unsettles minor baseball. meetings plan schedule and potential Acton Lepton sponsorship.
The Ontario Baseball Association held its first 1961 meeting in Oshawa noting major changes to playoff dates. Intermediate rounds shift to Labour weekend while minors start August 9. clubs must be ready to begin play on these dates with no extension. The move aims to reduce playoff timing problems.
Milton wins the O M B L L A L PeeWee B crown with a 43 42 series victory over Huntaville last Saturday. It marks Milton’s second win in the two game total goal series and their first title since 1941 when juniors won LO H A.
The Tri-County Minor Hockey League will add Bantam and Pee Wee divisions for the 1961 62 season with a minimum four entries from eight towns required to form leagues. Teams include Milton Georgetown Acton Hespe rs Brampton Preston Orangeville Oakville and more. Bruce Hood of Milton named referee in chief to oversee officials for four groups. An amendment proposal seeks body checking in all zones by withdrawing current rule banning it in the centre ice zone.
A Free Press Q and A answers readers about funding the front section and artificial ice for the arena. Answers cover campaign goals, possible extension of payments, use of excess funds, and how remaining ice facilities would operate if the target is not met.
Acton Merchants head to Dixie Plaza for five final Intercounty Spin Championship games with a 1 5 pin deficit after ten games at Acton Lanes. Moe Johnstone led a Merchant surge with a 380 in game three as Dixie built a pin edge before Lynn Stampers rallied in game four. The total ten game score will decide the champion with Don Grein and Bill Condor warning of a hard fought roll.
A note reports a rejected suitor leaving a scene in a distinctive hat. Wolo is described as possessing many qualities, while Vd intends to propose to another person.
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