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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1969
Page
1
The Acton Free Press from Wednesday August 6 reports local happenings in Acton. Readers learn about community events, notices, and brief updates reflecting mid‑summer activity and civic interest within the town.
In a Golden Honedhoe Soccer league game last Thursday Acton Rovers led the Royals 1-0 at 25 minutes into the second half before tempers flared. The referee walked off the field prompting officials to schedule a penalty kick shootout midway through the half. Rover goalie Mike Clarke made a remarkable save as the half ended. Rovers had chances but could not convert. Acton lineup included Mike Clarke Len Spicer Mick Davis Frank Volio Erwin Schandelmeier Dave Fraye Jim McHugh Bill Diggins Pete Day Terry Slaven Kevin Bupthers Willie Muelbaches Moe Wednesday night at the high school.
North Halton lab hosted a midseason kart championship with 45 karts and 24 drivers earning trophies. Junior boys finals saw Peter Haynes falter early but recover to finish fourth. Gord Cash edged Kenn Hunter in a tight Powder Puff race as the club crowned winners across junior and class divisions.
Pete's Barber Shop strengthened their hold on first place in the town softball league by routing Station Hotel 13-7. Doug Vickery earned the win with eight hits allowed and three strikeouts. Pete Homer led the offense with three hits, supported by two apiece from Phil Marzo and Bruce Shultis. Station Hotel managed two hits from Jan Riddall and single blows from Al McNabb, Mel Sheppard, Ed Smith, John Dunn, Larry Kuchma, and Bob Andrews. In the opener Barker Real Estate defeated Herb's Delivery 10-1.
Denis Gibbons reports a resume of town softball with doubleheaders ahead before playoffs. Pete's Barber Shop leads after holiday break. Halton County Baseball all star game set for Sunday in Oakville with Chicago Orioles touring team. Dan Arbie, Ken Moore, Harry Hamilton, and Elmar Dredge named to roster. Acton Induainins finish 7 6 1 and prepare for first round with Clarkson. OHLA Oakville Oaks and OHLA hockey, August practices listed. Acton Pee Wee soccer set for 6 30 Thursday at the high school.
Acton Indusmins dropped an 18 9 decision to the Long Branch Monarchs at Port Credit arena last Wednesday night securing a 7 6 1 season record and third place in the Western division. They’ll face Clarkson in a best of five OMLL A juvenile playoff series with the winner likely meeting Ajax Kawartha or Oshawa in finals. Rob Turkosz led Acton with five goals while Hale added five for 40 on the season.
Campbell drives to a late model feature win with Al Peterson second and Murray Tustin third after a rough day of racing. Rennie Campbell from scratch leads the main event, while Ted Tufford and Lyle Thring swap the lead in another strong showing. spectators witness a crash-filled but action packed afternoon with plans for another race next Sunday.
Acton Rovers and Toronto Shamrocks played to a 1 1 tie at the local high school. Shamrocks opened the scoring on a Bill Metcalfe penalty in the first half, while Jim McHugh leveled for the Rovers on a second-half spot kick. Neither side converted further chances as the game ended level.
The writer and Bud Webster from Rockwood plus sons Steve and Terry completed a four day canoe journey from Gowgande to Matachewan. They enjoyed great fishing with pike and pickerel bites, praised the canoes handling in white water, remarked on a near wet mishap, and noted scenic rapids campsites and limited passages. Bud’s 31 inch pike topped the haul.
Eight industrial league teams from the district will play an all day softball tournament in Acton Park this Saturday. Sponsored by the Station Hotel team, the event also features an all-star squad from the town league with Brampton Barker Real Estate Georgetown General Fireproofing Erin Woodbridge Badenoch and Orangeville. Games start at nine with the final around eight p m. First prize is 50 dollars plus 10 dollars per win. refreshments will be available. First round draws: 9 00 Orangeville vs Woodbridge 10 45 Acton Station Hotel vs Badenoch 12 30 Georgetown vs Acton All-Stars 2 35 Erin vs Brampton Barker Real Estate.
Bantams defeated a pee wee house league all-star team 10 to 2 in an exhibition game on Thursday night. Bantams scoring sequence included three first inning runs on back to back singles by Rick Stuchura and Carl Reed a George McPhail triple and a Danny McGilloway single. Pee Wees answered with two in the second on singles by Billy.
Bantams collected seven hits in the third to score five runs and added two more in the fourth on Carl Reed and George McPhail homers. McPhail led with a single triple and homer, Reed added a single and homer. McGiloway and Green doubled with two singles each. Stachura Morrison Guthrie Lawson Marshall added singles. Pee Wee stars include Cushner and McGilloway among others. Umpires were Ensing and Swan.
The A s elite club championship playoffs advance to semi finals at Acton Meadows with Jim Bullough facing Ted Pratt in one match and Mike Prystasz meeting Tony Stapleton in the other. A Sunday two ball foursome features a husband and wife pair.
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