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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
5
A lively roundup covers four local teams in contention this season with scraps over standings and fan support. Mentions of Herb's Delivery, Pecatonts Station Hotel, Legion, TGA, and Wor highlight a crowded race as playoffs approach and readers are urged to back their squads.
The report details weekly scores at Maple Rush Savon ing Ranges with Bud Webster and Jim Coulson high scorers. It notes teams and squads, then shifts to a lengthy opinion on gun control, arguing for stricter penalties for illegal firearm use while opposing broad bans, citing crime data and calls for informed public debate.
The Legion edged the Grocers in an eleven inning game to claim a placed second in the league standings. Key performances featured standout pitching by Chick Mine for Legion and Calver with multiple safe hits, while the Grocers mounted a late rally tying the game in the ninth before extra innings.
Campbellville dominated Preston 9-0 to reclaim the league lead. Pitcher Harry Hamilton threw a three hitter for his seventh win, while Stuart King Earl Cairns and Elmer Dredge powered a late rally, capitalizing on Preston errors to finish strong.
At St Kitts meet six Acton members of the Guelph Legion Track Club competed with Jed Franklin boosting the team. In the 880 Keith Ras posted a fast time, nearly equaling the meet record and nearing 1 50 on a slow track. Ryder placed second in juvenile shot put with 43 7 62.
Campbellville delivers a 13 to 1 win as veteran pitcher Jack Roberts limits Burlington to four hits. Roberts fans eight, walks none, and completes the game. Al Wingrove, Elmer Dredge, Earl Cairns, and Jack Roberts lead with multi hit days, with Roberts homering and driving in key runs.
A roller skating club organized in the area with over 20 skaters attending. Steven Dubois elected first chairman Harveys Taylor as vice chairman and Andr Conway as secretary treasurer. Howard Pearcy chaired elections in dressing room one as recreation director. Membership fees planned. Members aim to develop trick skating and dance routines.
Wildcats face elimination in a best of three Grand River girls softball playoff after a 156 setback to West Gara. Acton needed a win last night to stay in contention. errors left bases loaded and costly plays doomed their effort. Joanne Landsborough pitched for West Gara.
League officials in a special meeting resolved a three way tie for second place in the city softball circuit. Leyton Club upset league leaders to force a three way deadlock, with Herb's and Station Hotel deciding fourth place in an elimination match. Semifinals start Sunday with IGA at pennant winner and the other series beginning Tuesday under a two out of three format.
Station Whomps Herbs tied for second as Searing aimed for an early lead. Ebert delivered for the team with a 24:3 effort, while Butch Jases Vinats Pia stood second and Romer of 24:3 showed strong play.
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