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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

5

Acton Merchants Clinch Playoff Bid With Doubleheader Win

Acton Merchants secure a playoff berth with a doubleheader sweep over Georgetown. Game one ended 3 0 as Acton hurler Bratton held Georgetown to five hits. In game two Bratton and teammates totaled ten safeties while McGinnis and Brattan combined for the mound work. All players contributed with key hits as Acton moved toward the postseason.

Acton Merchants Podilan Georgetown Satunday Acton Bob Brattain Num Georgetown

Maple Leafs Fall to Hamilton Victors 4 2

Acton Maple Leafs lost to the Hamilton club 4 2 last Saturday. Hamilton jumped ahead with two goals before halftime, Acton pulled within one after a Bol Martinell strike, and Tony Sheppard tied the game briefly before Hamilton sealed the win. Acton now faces East End United Club of Hamilton at 6 p.m. this Saturday, needing four straight wins to reach the playoffs.

Maying Hamilton Acton Maple Leafs Elemania Bol Martinnell Acton Tony Sheppard Acton Ae East End United

Tiger Cats Favored For Finals In Interlocking Grid Battle

rardo the Sports Beat notes Hamilton Tiger Cats favored for the finals amid interlocking East West games. Tobin Rote leads error prone Argo passers, Bomber’s 14 13 win without a TD, Interlocking playoffs spark fan interest. DUDE LINDSAY’S Intermediates win third in a row, Acton improves in baseball, Dom Hotelers drop to Markham in softball, Acton community centre tenders opened for artificial ice and skating facilities.

Tobin Toronto Argos Blue Bombers Acton

Acton Pee Wee team bids for Halton B championship

Acton Pee Wee team faces Miltons tonight in Acton park in a bid for the Halton County B title with a return game set for Saturday in Milton. Umpire disputes at Campbellville Sunday led Halton County Baseball Association president Pete McMullen to warn officials about umpire protection in future games. Campbellville won the game in 10 innings with Dun and Acton Merchants eye playoffs as Campbellville ousted Milton Red Sox 6-2. A Warrior's Day parade in Toronto is noted for a few local residents.

Acton Halton County Acton Park Miltons Milton Campbellville Len Andrews Halton County Baseball Association Pete McMullen Andrews Gil Corsini Percy Robertson Pete MecMullen Dun Acton Merchants Milton Red Sox Dundas Fellas

Cubs Enjoy First Camping Trip and Pancake Feast

Young Acton Wolf Cubs spent their inaugural pack camping trip under guard and on the Witlistinsen property. Akela Miss Jessie Coles aided by George Ware and Roger Paulemmeur led scouts Mike Higgytett Tommy McKedown and Pasi Clanke as the crew prepared an old fashioned stew and pancakes. A Labrador named Blagkle and a Collie were among the dockside campsite antics as meals and tents shaped a cheerful weekend.

Seoutastserrue Witfinnson Boa Amiles Norte Actan Akela Jessie Coles Feltler George Ware Roger Paulemeeur Mike Higgytett Tommy McKedown Pasi Clanke Shapher Buttons George Cook

Ends In Ditect Alcor Driven by Don Henderson at Nisgiei'te Valle

Operation cleanup follows a weekend event at a valley campsite where Don Henderson led volunteers after a disorderly scene and heavy rains. The incident disrupted routines but ended with campers packing up and a largely orderly teardown and gratitude from participants.

Don Henderson Nisgiei'te Valle

Halton County GBA to Send Teams to OBA Playoffs

Bia GBA in Halton County plans to enter fewer than 28 teams into the OBA playoff format with senior to Wee Wee groups included. Wilt classifications total 31, and Malton teams will compete in nearly all. Pete McMullen notes growth from nine teams 13 years ago.

Bia Gba Halton County OBA Wee Wee Malton Pete McMullen Fle Hallan County Bull

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