Acton Intermediates Edge Milton 3-1 To Stay Alive In playoff race
Nip Gervais pitched seven strikeouts over eight innings for Acton while Lyon McLaren sparked the offense with a third inning triple driving in two runs. The win keeps Acton within reach of an Intermediate A berth as Milton’s red Sox stumble.
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Acton
Milton Red Sox
Milton Ball Yard
Red Sox
Milton
Nip Gervais
Gervais
Campbellville
Dude Lindsay
Lyon McLaren
Lynn
Camphbellville
Sox
McLaren
Merchants
Milton Park softball and baseball notes flow with bursts
In Milton's Agricultural Park weekend games, Acton righthander Lynn McLaren tangled in a disputed strike call as Milton edged Acton. The Station Hotel and Dominion Hotel squads spark a tight playoff chase with Fire Fighters and Junior Farmers also in the mix, while veterans Dude Lindsay and Coon Varey lead the Peasants to a win over Dominion Hotel.
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Dude Lindsay
Coon Varey
Coon
Normie Morton
Dominion Hotel
Ivan Kilby
Station Hotel
Looks
Dominion Hotel Station Hotel
Levien
Peasants Upset Dominion Hotel In Close Softball Win
The Peasants beat the Dominion Hotel 6–2 in seven innings as playoff tension rises. Dude Lindsay and B Cargill pitched for the winners, allowing seven hits and one walk. Bill Johnston took the loss for the Dominions with five hits and four errors behind him. Ed Phillips opened scoring, Cargill delivered decisive plays, and Ken Papillon drove in three runs in the seventh for the Peasants.
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Station Hotel
Fuzzy Melon
Dominion Hotelers
Dominion
Dominion House
Peasants
Dude Lindsay
B. Cargill
Bill Johnston
Dominions
Ed Phillips
Bill Johnstone
Forbes Cole
Coon Varey
Ross Morton
Harry Lawson
Cargill
Oue
McKellar
Andy Nolin
Larry
Ken Papillon
Firemen Beat Jr. Farmers 17 9 in Acton Softball
Fire Fighters stormed to an eight run lead after one inning and cruised to a 17 to 9 victory over the Junior Farmers in Acton League play. Scotty McCristall led Fire Fighters with three hits while Harold Townsley and Bill Spielvore added two apiece. For the Junior Farmers Ross Short and Doug Black each collected three safeties as R. Hall and Ken Dodds posted two hits.
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Junior Farmers
Fred Archibald
Archibald
Hase and Ladder
H. Watson
Dekines
Scotty McCristall
Harold Towns Fer
Bill Spiehagel
Jack Pink
Ross Short
Doug Black
R. Hall
Ken Dodds
Baseball lineup notes for G. Robinson and teammates
A compact lineup fragment lists players including G. Robinson at right field, R. Hall at catcher, D Black at shortstop, Roy Hall at third base, R. Shorr at first base, B. Brown at second, D. McArthur at second, K. Dodds in outfield, A. Hayward at midfield, A. Watson pitching, with Delaney also on the pitching staff.
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G. Robinson
R. Hall
Roy Hall
R. Shorr
B. Brown
D. McArthur
K. Dodds
A. Hayward
A. Watson
Delaney P
Campbellville Cruises Past Acton For 17th Win
Campbellville defeated Acton 16 to 4 as Campbellville pounded 15 hits and built a big early lead. Liking led the locals with three singles and a double while Jewell led Acton with four homers and several hits in a high scoring Midwestern league game played Saturday.
Bandsmen rout Junior Farmers in marathon softball game
Acton Citizens Band exploded for 24 runs in the first inning and raced to a 24 13 victory over the Junior Farmers in a Monday night marathon. The Band offense stayed hot with nine strikeouts against Watson and Skidgmore but capitalized on six walks and seven hits in the opening frame. Paul Lawson led the attack with three hits, while Ray Braida, Jim McGregor, Ray Wallis, and Frank Spielvogel added two apiece. The Farmers finally scored four runs, all in the sixth, as Don Grain and H Watson worked the plate for the Farmers.
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Acton
Mev Laren
Red Anderson
Rigo
Milton
Pete Lawson
Lawson
South
Harry Hamilton
Campbellville
Henderson
Jack Roberts
Likey
Chuck Jewell
Paul Lawson
Townsley
Hamilton
Laking
Eaton
Dredge
Jewell
Jim Lindsay
Jim Lin
Chester Pereira
George Barber
Jeff Fryer
Liking
Rhe Acton
Camp
Bandsmen
Butch Richman
Harold Watson
Bob Skidgmore
Ray Braida
Jim McGregor
Ray Wallis
Frank Spielvogel
Julian Zajac
Jeff Fry
Oaks Triumph Over Dundas To Claim Halton A Major Crown
Oakville Oaks beat Dundas last night in a Halton County intermediate game to claim the county A major title and push Dundas to third place. The league brass also ruled on a playoff path, with Dundas to face Acioh for an O.B.A. Senior 8 berth, replacing the defunct Brampton.
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Dundas
Halton County
Oaks
Acioh
O.B
Brampton Drops From Marion County Baseball League Playoffs
The Marion County Baseball Association met to adjust the intermediate series. Brampton withdraws, Milton advances to Intermediate A playdowns, Acton faces Oakville or Dundas for Senior B entry, and Halton County playoff dates are set with champions to be decided by August 25.
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Marion County Basepall Association
Pete McMullen
Brampton
Milton
Acton
McMullen
Oakville
Dundas
Bant Tilt Ends Early After Umpire Ejection In Tie Game
A ruckus at Hatton county playoffs halted the first game as the plate umpire ejected a Milton player for swearing amid a tight pitching duel. McDuffe of Milton limited Acton to five hits while Boughton struck out 12 Milton batters. The game was tied 3-3 in the sixth when tempers flared and the umpire called the game with Acton at bat looming. Buddies Hulmes and Mosales led Acton with two hits each. Milton’s Sullivan led visitors with two hits.
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Hatton County Balliam
Jack Lulough
Milton
Acton
Mike Boughton
McDuffe
Boughton
Naylor
Sullivan
Gary Mosales
Buddy Hyntmes
Yin
Ian Johnston
Buddy Holmes
Fred Dawkins
Paul Bennett
Chuck Gurveneck
Buddy Hulmes
Gary Misales
Johnny Dunn
Play Balls Off to Inspect Big League Play
Boys from Minor Sports Association teams will visit Maple Leaf stadium for a double header with Jersey City on Sunday afternoon. They should arrive by 11 30 a m. at the park. Volunteers to drive a carload of fans are asked to call the Legion at 399.
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Minor Sports Association
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leaf Stadium
Jersey City
Fang
Legion
League Playoffs Start This Week in Hatton County
Three leagues are in playoffs this week. Bantam Hatton County B playoff games began Monday with Milton at home. Pee Wee playoffs start Tuesday with Acton vs Milton, continue Wednesday if needed, all in Milton. Juveniles had a bye and await OBA word on opponents and schedule.
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Milton
Hatton County
Acton
Milton Wedlay
OBA
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