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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
15
Campbellville defeats Milton 7 to 6 in a seven inning slugfest as Nip Gervais holds Milton scoreless in the final frame. Stan Henderson leads Campbellville with four singles while Milton’s Gyokery and Roberts mix in multi hit efforts. Game notes mention injuries and lineup changes ahead of Saturday’s fourth game.
A compiled list of district fair dates across towns including Acton Ancaster Bolton Brampton Caledonia Collingwood Elmira Erin Fergua Georgetown Lindsay London Markham Mitton Orangeville Ottawa Winter Pair Ridgetown Since Noro County Sep to Oct with numerous single and multi day events and the International Plowing Match Norfolk County Simcos Oct 18.
Omagh defeats Trafalger 6 to 8 in a Friday softball game. Murray and Tasker star for Omagh with key steals and strong defense. Jarvis and Currie contribute solid defense and pitching as Omagh dominates most aspects of the matchup.
The original American Hotel in Fort Macleod Alberta dating to around 1080 was demolished to make way for a modern hotel. The landmark had a storied past and was known for its sturdy, long-standing presence in the community.
Campbellville opened with a 5-3 win over Milton to grab a 1 0 lead in the best of seven series. Moore and Early paced the attack with key hits while Henderson belted a long homer to spark Campbellville in the fourth. Milton tied twice but Campbellville answered, and a late two run spurt sealed the game before rain halted play.
Milton ties Halton series in a 4 3 win over Campbellville on Saturday. Nip Gervala pitched a three hitter with one walk and five strikeouts to earn the win. Jack Roberts pitched well for Campbellville. Stu Hannant led Milton with a triple and two singles. Mike Gyokery added two doubles and a single as Campbellville made a late push.
A large Nellie clan gathering near Acton featured games, races, a cake from the Nellis family, and a teensy procession. Notables included Mr and Mrs Mansell Nellie, Mr and Mrs James Nellis, and Mrs Gertrude Johnston with others tracing roots to Yorkshire and Canada.
At the start of the North Ridge municipal golf event, a player named over swung on his opening shot and sent the ball ten feet into the fairway, marking the official kickoff in Brantfort Ontario.
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