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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 02, 1962

Page

6

Penning the county league playoff race in Halton and OBA

The softball and lacrosse circles push toward playoffs as Merchants and Acton vie for top spots. Oakville, Campbellville, Geogetown, Milton, and Campbellville loom in the county and provincial pennant hunts with several teams challenging for OBA berths. Over 700 fans attended Brampton events as Brantford, Streetsville, and the Warriors fended for position in a busy weekend slate.

Brive Andrus London Bruce York Toronto Guelph Royals Wee Sinekets Acton Merchants Dutters Acton Barn Inscue Strevingie Ross Powless Canada The Warriors

Pee Wees Rally Past Villagers In 4 2 Win

Acton Pee Wees defeated Campbellville 4 to 2 on Monday evening, extending their winning streak. Ray Shultis pitched effectively, while Roy Shultis scored three runs and Gary Taillefer added another. Umpire Eddie Owens officiated the game.

Campbelleille Acton Tal Campbellville Acton Pee Wees Pete Vale Sions Ray Shultis Roy Shultis Gary Taillefer Aston Eddie Owens Acton Pauls Pee Wees Milton Pee Wees Namne Gany Charleter Seareless Anid Ayeaine Milton Mike Male John Mason Vale

Acton Softball Teams Head to O A S A Playoffs

Acton clubs enter the Ontario Amateur Softball Association playoffs with an All-Star squad from the Acton Softball Association facing Fergus in the intermediate B division on August 13. A second Acton game is set for August 15, with a third venue tbd, plus LGA juniors clash with Binbrook in a best of three starting August 17. The Softball All-Stars roster includes Masales as manager and coaches Rae West and Dudes Lind aut ws, with players such as Murton Daley Townsley Lawson and others listed.

Agtan Ydowns Ontario Amateur Softball Association Allstar Acton Softball Assoc Eue Diane Fergus Oh the Besbotibree Sin Street Bein’ Fergus Acton J.G.A O.A.S LGA Binbrook Softball AllStars Fores OASA Manacer—Tinns Masales Rae West Dude Lindaut

Softball Schedule Is Revamped In Acton League

The Acton Softball Association town league ends with one week of play left. The final game is set for Thursday August 9. A postponed Dominion Hotel versus Legion game will be played Tuesday August 14 if standings change. The tie match between Junior Farmers and Firemen may be replaced. Legion versus Dominion Hotel, originally for Monday August 6, is rescheduled to Wednesday August 8.

Damns Tinny’s Tanners Dave LGA Rae West Legion Dominion Hotels Acton Softball Association Dominion Hotel the Legion

Oaks Buffeted But Win Merchants Shade Campbellville

Acton Merchants beat Campbellville 5 4 to stay atop the league standings. Oakville Oaks rallied against Acton to win 7 5 despite early trouble, with Bob Henderson strong on the mound and Pete Dawson contributing key hits.

Campbellville

Firemen and Hotelers Hold Lead in League Tilt

Fire fighters from Dormitons avenge a loss by defeating the Hotel gang 6 3 in a tight league contest. Key contributors include Keith Martin on the mound and solid hitting from McGilloway Dunne and Gill Jered. Archiebald and Poy provided multiple safeties as the Smoke Eaters pulled ahead in the late frames.

Bre Gum Wats Gill Jered Biyes A Singh Ches Poy Don Greth Bee McGillowiy Frank Dunne Keith Martie Sua Marion Johny Krapek Singhys Duval Dhe Mich Halmes Freddy Archibadd Ter Bel Bert Fowler Ailser

Richmond Twirls One Hitter In Farm League Victory

Butch Richmond pitched a one hitter as U.P.W.A. Tanners defeated the Jr. Farmers 12 to 1. The Farmers failed to advance a runner past second until the eighth inning when Pat Chura drew a walk and scored. The Tanners jumped ahead with a five run first inning and added two in the second, two in the fourth, and singles in the later frames.

Richmond Tanners Belt Jr. Farmers Butch Richmond U.P.W.A. Tanners Jr. Farmer Pat Chur Tanners Farmers

Tanners Triumph Over Farmers In Uneven Game

Paul Lawson led the Tanners with four hits including a double and two singles. Deb Walters and Jack Bullough added two singles each while highlights also came from Colin Leitch pitching and solid fielding by Richmond and Walters. Farmers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Tanners 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 x 7. Williams, Williamson, and Hinward starred for Farmers as Brice earned the win for the Tanners with eight strikeouts and two walks.

Alb Colin Leitch Paul Lawson Tanners Deb Walters Jack Bullough Hoh Bruce Richmond Bad Webste Butch Richtmond Taray Masales Onme Colin Leituh Vwohils Msuch Hinward Ko Dodds Deveres Chundall Hayward

Paul Lawson and Harold Townsley Named All-Stars in Halton County

Paul Lawson and Harold Townsley selected for the Halton County Intermediate All Star team to face the Guelph Royals at Campbellville on Sunday August 12. The roster includes pitchers Jack Robert and Live Meébagn, infielders Stan Henderson and Ron Campaiogne, with Altenate pitchers and other standouts listed, as efforts boost local minor league support and community sports in Campbellville and surrounding towns.

Popper Ron Andy Ander Ted Shannon Harold Townsley Wowie Cain Mel McPhee Bob Tenderson Hendersens Oaks Altso Twicton Paul Vsen Harold Townslow Aalton County Baseball Association ATL Stars Guelph Royals Sefier Terouni Campbellille Lawson Townsley Agta Guelph Hylton Terriers Len Andrews Ian Shepherd Oak Chi Houston Muent Carcher Tom Byers Paul Lawson Acton Stan Henderson Campbellville Ron Campaiogne AL Wingrove Ray Lawremce Ken Moore Jack Robert Live Meébagn Geo Hart Hamilton Camp Mike Anderson Dunias Tom Marks Milton Gary Hughes Don Hyatt BH Rows Dundas Bob Patton Grant Redshaw Muruabake Dundas Part Caims Cami Don My Danybhin Geet Don Mi Marl Dundes Poipies Moke Trims Berys Roebinson Fing McCutchean Halton Larry Peolleter Ragerionine Actun Canada Cordwall Ham Lacrosse Halton County

Champion Trophy Goes to Palermo

A lawn bowling tournament drew entrants from Binlingson Aldersher Acton Oakville Georgetown Brampton Weston New Torota and Mak ar. Winners were Mroo and Mas George bow c and Robert Burden of Palermo. Second place went to Mr Andrews with Oakville third and Ma and Mrs Gildea and Charles Coulbeck of Mitton fourth to Jack Miller and Mrs Miller and Mrs Hamilton from Streetsville.

Binlingson Aldersher Acton Oakville Georgetown Brampton Weston New Torota Makar Tre Wd Mroo George Bow c Robert Burden Palen Mr Andrews Oakwlle Gildea Charles Coulbeck Mitton Jack Miller Miller Hamilton Strvetsville

Oaks and Acton Square Off in Haltos County Series

Oakville, Acton, Campbellville, and Dundas Merchants headline a Haltos County Association playoff. Acton faces league leaders Oakville in a best-of-three semifinal with Campbellville meeting Dundas in the other. First game set for Wednesday August 8 in Oakville. second possible August 9. The victor advances to the finals.

Oakville Oaks Campbellville Dundas Acton Merchants Haltos County Association Acton Oakville Oakvil Nieumin

Burtington Victorious Over Streetsville in Weekend Action

In a rough weekend series Burtington beat Streetsville 72 to something while Acton pitcher Inglis held Bir Vington to limited hits. Abbie Horkwtin led the offense with several batters contributing as Streetville fell behind at Prospect Park Sunday.

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Edge Milton 4-3 Saturday In Thriller

Edge Milton edged Acton 4-3 in a tense Saturday Pee Wee baseball thriller as Milton capitalized on errors and late plays. Key moments included gains by Pantheter and a late rally with Paul Cooper and Casey Hairkley contributing on defense and offense. The report also notes lacrosse and baseball crossovers and upcoming Halton County minor sport support events.

Sabbath Pee Wee Thriller Ends In Acton Victory

Sunday afternoon Pee Wee game between Acton and Streetsville features tight pitching and late rallies. Acton wins 7 6 as Streetsville faced controversial calls and base stealing, with both sides loading bases and a tense finish drawing a loud crowd.

Sabbath Paul

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