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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
12
A local paper recounts Don Grain challenging a columnist to verify sources about a Dominion Hotel Firemen dispute. The piece also notes Acton minor hockey talks, a proposed Acton Minor Hockey Association, and a busy hockey season with new coaching and league expansion.
Campbellville Riverchants shut out the Georgetown Giants 2-0 to take a 3-0 lead in the best of five Halton County final. Pitcher Wit patching solid on the mound with three strikeouts, while Jin James and other Merchants contributed late in the game.
Daltos County AllStars manager Andrews says either Jackh Roberts or Gary Field will start on the mound against the Galt Ter Reivers Sunday. Gary Hughes of Oakville will pitch the middle three. Roberta or Fleid will finish. Other pitchers Larry S41 Louie, Vic Milan, and Pete Fwing of Hamilton will be available for relief duties.
Firefighters defeated Legionnaires 42 in game one as Daley pitched seven strong innings. Dominions beat Station Hotel 147 in the nightcap with Chamberlain hitting a grand slam and Archibald delivering a three run homer fueling the win.
Tanners Tip Station defeats Sta tion Hotel in mushball action as Phillips earns walks and the Tanners surge ahead. The Hotels’ pitching struggles and scattered errors help Tanners build and maintain lead with strong at bats and baserunning throughout the game.
An OCR read describes seasonal openings and auctions across regions with dates in September to November. It mentions prizes, bids, and notable figures like Roberts Mumster and Balbo, with references to Ontario and Sweden style periods.
Preparations fill the days as youngsters practice for a parade next Friday followed by Indian homes races songs and a camp fire. Chiefs and Pupooses prepare costumes while Feervene is invited to the closing program.
Hormmby Journey's team opens a best of three OASA Intermediate B series in Aurora tonight under an 8 PM start with a Saturday 6 30 PM continuation. Manager Dude Lindsay lines up Ed Kinps and Frank Daley as starters while Ed Phillips Frank Daley or Howie Leader may pitch.
Report notes a painting project at the arena this week. The lobby and auditorium will feature a two tone scheme with black above and dark below. Fire brigade companies work on damp conditions during the effort as students move downstairs to the paint area.
Daley pitched a two hitter to lead Acton's Station Hotel to a 104 by 1 victory over the Firefighters in a town softball clash. Firefighters Vickery collected nine hits while Turk Shepherd hit a long double but Station Hotel pulled away with timely hitting and solid defense.
The Harvesters from Burlington defeated Hornby 94 at Hornby Park to win the Second Annual Hornby Softball Tournament. On the route to the final they beat the Guelph Dairy Queens 83 and Aurora 22 to ? The Harvesters earned the Pustineh game by leaving 10 men on base.
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