Playoff turmoil and looming bets echo in local sports
Local sports blurbs recount Merchant troubles in a pivotal series and a looming OBLA finish. Harold Townsley braces for a skeleton Merchant lineup against the Gaks while Milton Red Seas and Cottons shape a tight best of five. Football fans pick favorites as East and West clubs vie for the Grey Cup with Bombers and Alouettes as top contenders.
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Tilberts
Weenipeg Blue Bombers
Montreal Alouettes
Perry Moss
Tarege
Hamilton
Vouettes
Ads Stephens
Montreal
Toronto Arenas
Argo Brass
Toronto
Neck of the Woods
Ottawa
Frank
Boxla Bouts Attract Boys in New Lacrosse Season
The article reports on a youth lacrosse game where 4 teams competed, noting Apache victory 16 to 4 over Comanches and individual scorers such as Rob, Coles, Glen Tait, Bob Andrews, and J. Laing. It highlights early season learning, with Casey Hark and Casey Hark among scorers, and mentions Casey Hark as a key driver of Lacrasse’s renewed effort in Acton, hoping for tournament readiness by season end.
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Nineditthe
Bennett School
Cran
Lorkos
Hnsinuin
Apache Paals
Tom Coles
Glen Tait
Bob Andrews
J. Laing
Robinson
Andrews
Mainprize
Casey Hark
Ponaltica — Turkesz
Cates
Lally Taileter
Lacrasse
Acton
Glenn Lailefler
Terry Coles
Bob Furkoss
Pee Wees in Playoffs Milton Takes First Blood
The Pee Wees beat Burlington 8 6 in Acton Park as Gary Taillefer stole home to tie the game and Casey Harkley plus Roy Shultis drove runs. Milton leads the best two of three series with a 1 0 advantage and another game set for Acton Park Thursday at 6 30 p m with a potential third game Saturday at Aston Park to follow.
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Waeme
Leadulf
Roy Shultis
Casey Harkle
Bob Turkeer
Dick Lew
Pete Valey
Acton
Alan McNab
Gan Tailleler
Milton
Pee Wees
Casey Harkley
Gary Taillefer
Acton Park
Aston Park
Les
Oaks Turn First Game in Semi Finals
In a tense series opener Oaks edge to a win as they take the initial game of the semi finals. The match featured standout play and strong defense despite a weakened lineup from the opponent.
Halton Playoffs Second Game Scheduled in Acton Park
The Halton County baseball playoffs third series continues with Oakville Daksa versus Acton Merchants in Acton Park on Wednesday night. The winner of this best of three advances to meet Campbellville Dundaa in the next round.
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Halton County
Hermnedate
Oakville Daksa
Acton Merchants
Acton Park
Etenia
Lanlight
Oakville
Campbellville
Dundaa
Oaks Triumph In Tight Merchant Bowler Battle
Oaks edged Acton 7 to 3 as Henderson beat the Fireballer Gary Hughes in a seven inning duel. Townsley led Acton with a perfect night including a double and two singles, while McCristall and McPhee contributed two hits each for Acton. Merchants attackers posted five runs in the second and fifth frames aided by three errors and seven walks.
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Iuter Phavess
Adtun
Elles
Oaks
Henderson
Gary Hughes
Streck
Bob Henderson
Acton
Lim
Brian McCristall
Harold Townsley
Townsley
Mel McPhee
Merchant
Pearson
Ken Pollock
Lawrence
Trudell
Hughes
Ross Marton
Charlie Shaltix
Hails
Ono Crear
Legion
Gary Masales
Legionnaires Triumph In High-Scoring Softball Tilt At Dominion
Legionnaires outslug Dominion 21 to 8 as Leahy McGill, Chester Shultis each plate three hits. Frank Irvine and Ross Morton spark eight inning rally, with Wayne Spires and Gary Masales contributing key hits to seal the win for Legion.
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Une Legionnanes
John Salman
Salman Wags
Shang
the Slothy
Rae West
Rem Mellon
Legramattes
Wy Masales
Burks Prive
Po McGilloway
Ches Povoha
Owl
OF Thompson
the Teuton
Dominions
Leo McGitaway
Chey Penha
le Park
Wayne Mashall
Fo Thompson
Iad
Frank Irvine
Charlie Shultis
Legionnaires
Wayne Spires
Gib Jordan
Don Grien
Bucky Price
Lea McGillavary
Chestereira
Othree
Chester
Ross Morton
Frank
Evine
D Grein
Benks Pree
Ron Metlon
Danekars
Hotel
Legion
Dominion Hutch
Do Garten
R. Morton
Shulas
Martin P
McGillowas
Peveha
Spies
Coates
Jordan Clin
Inine
Masales
Marshall
Do Price
Thomsaunas
Holmes
Salmon P R. Mellon
Dawkins Ier Malcolm
DC Lind
G James
Bases
A.S.A. Playdowns Bring Softball Week Of Action
A busy week of softball is ahead with town league games and G.A.S.A. contests. Ledger's LGA faces Binbrook in a best-of-three Junior B series opener this Saturday. Fergus visits Acton for intermediate B action on Wednesday.
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G.A.S.A
Ledger
LGA
Ontario
Binbrook
Fergus
Acton
O.as.a
Second Place at Stake 1.G.A. Wins 10-9 in Tenth
The EG Ronnne edged Beardmore Tanners 10-9 in the tenth with Howie Leeder on the mound and a Beardsman error securing second place. Key hits by McCristal and Bullough, plus a turnat-bat on defense, sealed the dramatic comeback amid a crowded league chase.
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G.A
Beardmore Tanners
Hemo
Dave Manes
Werunci
Aml
Howie Leader
Jeth Fryer
Jef
Pangers
25 Minute Battle with a U tribal Catfish at Honey Harbour
John Buckman again dominates the water by landing a large U ib catfish after a 25 minute mid lake struggle. The fish caused long chases, motor pauses, and a rush to the shore as Buckman and his crew celebrated another remarkable catch from Honey Harbour waters.
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John Buckman
John
Sue
Acton Gathers Youth Sports Support Amid Postwar Clubs
Community leaders in Acton discuss forming a Minor Sports Association to organize youth leagues, seeking volunteers, facilities, and funding. The plan envisions after school programs, regional cooperation, and protective measures for young athletes as postwar recreation reemerges.
G A Smashes Three Homers In 7-4 Victory
A chaotic sports brief reports that a player named G A hit three homers contributing to a 7-4 win. It mentions teammates Dawkins Hee and Cham L and references various unclear phrases from the source without coherent details.
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G.A
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Wunter
Gaks
Georgetown
Cottons
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Red Sox
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Tom Mheks
Halton
Vanville
Ono
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Dan Anderson
H. Tow Lawson
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M. McPheess
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Tanners @Las
Wildness
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Prichin
Siies Uren
Bis Shannon
Terry Waterhouse
Naa
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Beardmoves
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Hedgers
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Stetkes
Howie Leeder
Richman
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Thie
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Circus
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Teenage Millionaire
Chubby Checker
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