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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

14

Maple Rock Shooting Range Top Scores Quiz

Weekly results from Maple Rock Shooting Range show Jim Coulson 21 and 10 partridge walks, Wayne Leadston 20 and 13, Paul Waddell 19 and 6, and Jack Wensley 18. Squad scores: No.2 68 of 100 with Lamarche, Leadston, Coulson and Wensley. No.1 62 with Johnston, Webster, Johnson and Hawes. Visitor Bruce Kiessler noted. Also covers Canadian Migratory Game Bird permits at 82, hunting licences, reporting requirements, and trap shooting rules and practice benefits.

Maple Rock Jim Coulson Wayne Leadston Paul Waddell Jack Wensley Gerry Lamarche Dave Johnson Bud Webster Harry Johnson Art Hawes No. 3 Ray Post Bruce Kiessler Canada Department of Lands and Forests Acton Tri - County Miner Hockey Association Cash Station

Villagers Tie In Final Campbellville Midgets Game

Bill Dennis struck out nine Oakville hitters over nine innings as Campbellville Midgets finished regular play with a FH tie. The Villagers finished fourth and will host the league tournament Saturday at 9am. Garnet Mitchell had Oakville's lone hit, a single, as Dennis allowed five hits with three walks.

Bill Dennis Oakville Campbellville Sean Dennis Garnet Mitchell

Merchants Back In Contention With Two Big Wins

Merchants moved back into Inter County fastball contention with 11-1 win over Georgetown and 5-2 victory vs Hillsburg. Led by Carl Leybourne nineteenthn 18 strikeouts and Ed Phillips return, Acton Rockwood lawrence Peavey duel highlighted by two hitters apiece including Clarence Sheppard and Andy Williams. The team hosts Georgetown Friday as Rockwood leads the league with three losses.

Acton Tailend Merchants Ed Philips Hillsburg Glen Georgetown Carl Tex) Leybourne Hunter Phillips and Leybourne Rockwood the Glen Ed Phillips Lorne Peavey Station Hotel Phillips Merchants Clarence (Farmer) Sheppard Andy Williams

Tabbies tie playoff with extra innings win at Hansumfun

Acton Wildcats rebound to even best of three at Hansumfun Park Lake Bellwood as Joanne Landsborough wins with 10 Gary hits allowed. Teresa Marzo Keita Stevenson Patsy Wheeler Jo anne Landsborough help key eighth inning rally. West Gara Garys fall after late rally ends 9 7 in 8th inning.

Acton Wildcats West Gara Gary's Hansumfun Charlie Thomson Tracy Teresa) Marzo Keita Stevenson Patsy Wheeler Joanne Landsborough Sandra Slingerland Keita Mmn Sandra Kelta Gary Gail Leybourne Keira Liz Kirby Donna Rowe Ruth McClellan Acton Wildcats Gail Fryer Keira Stevenson Bev Brunelle Lig Kirby Kay Chisholm Lois Kirkwood Teresa Marzo Ruth McClelan Helen Smart Earlax McGowan Mary McClellan Liz Hutchinson Mary Simpson Marlene Rowe

Halton Dairy Princess hopeful competes at CNE

Margar et Hunter, 20, from Burlington in Halton County, seeks the Ontario Dairy Princess title at the Canadian National Exhibition on Thursday August 25. Hunter will vie for the honor among Ontario entrants, representing her county and dairy industry.

Halton County Margaret Hunter R-R Burlington Ontario

Halton All-Stars Defeat Shorthanded Brantford Sox 54

Larry Wilson led Halton County All-Stars to a 54 victory over the shorthanded Brantford Red Sox at Wallace Park Oakville. Wilson, batting .462, hit a bases clearing double in the fourth inning and was named league MVP moments earlier, with umpire Mike Timmis stating the unanimous choice. Several Red Sox players shared mound duties as Brantford fielded an undermanned lineup. A moment of silence honored Pete McMullen of Milton.

Halton County All-Stars Brantford Red Sox Wallace Park Oakville Dundas Larry Wilson Wilson Mike Timmis Larry Brantford Bob Salvisburg Oakville Oak Gary Hughes Red Sox Danny Archie Dick Bondy al Wingrove Murray Hall John Clarke Burlington Doug McCutcheon Milton Jim Martino Spike Coughlin Earl Cairns Campbellville Charlie Cipola Jim Torti Marty Sears Robbie Vipond Pete McMullen Halton County Baseball Association OH Johnson Bill Bateman Len Andrews Len Bill Baterman

Soper Family Reunion At Brookville Attendance Noted

About 70 Soper relatives gathered in Brookville for the 18th family reunion on July 23. The day featured races and games, a large supper, a brief memorial moment, and dancing with the McLeod and Brand X Bands. Relatives came from California, Detroit, London and surrounding districts, tracing back to an 1812 U S arrival in Ontario. Next year’s reunion is set for the third Saturday of July in Brookville.

Soper Brookville Mina Black Michigan Joe Hardland Bell Gardens California Hannah Wilson McLeod Orchestra Tom Martin Brand X Band Detroit Ontario United States Variec Acton Cngos Po Dort

Ladies' Fair Board Seeks New Members and Plans

The Ladies' Fair Board met at Mrs. A. Robinson's home on Thursday August 4 with President Mrs. Melvin McCullough presiding. Minutes were read and committees formed to assist baking, centennial house items, and float arrangements for lady directors. Members urged to join. pictures from Elva Pearen's fashion show noted.

Ladies’ Fair A. Robinson Melvin McCullough W. J. McDonald Calvin Aitken George Wallace Wilfred Waldie William Thompson James McCulloch Don Matthews Jesse McEnery Elva Pearen J. Dennis Lloyd McEnery

Acton Teams Lose Both Ends in Lacrosse Doubleheader

Acton minor lacrosse teams fell to Orangeville on Saturday, keeping the games close. Orangeville Novices beat Acton 4 3 in the opener, while Pee Wees held a two goal edge in the nightcap. Notable scorers included Bob Noble, Mike Robinson, Ricky Gordon for Orangeville, and Bob Ballantine, Terry Holmes for Acton.

Acton Orangeville Billy McGilloway Terry Holmes Bob Noble Mike Robinson Ricky Gordon Bob Ballantine Henry Toebes Danny McGilloway Chris Schuts Mark Nielsen George McPhail Bobby Borden Steve Pendleton Barry van Norman Murray Turnbull Ricky Holmes Larry McGilloway Kevin Jordan Glen Widowski Doug McGilloway Bernie Taylor Tony Lambert Jim Rogers Paul Rogers Dennis Swan Bill McGilloway Ken Withers Acton Pee Wees Gary Turkesz Jelf Cooper Russell Dyer Bob Krul Peter Morison

Early plans outlined for bowl season meetings this week

The article notes meetings this week to set plans for the bowling season starting mid September. It also reports that the Big Four League executives enacted several changes at a Tuesday evening meeting.

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