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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
8
A garbled account of a sports beat story mixes names, teams, and events in a noisy stream. It mentions a championship, predictions, and wagering pressure, with fragmented lines suggesting betting guidance and reader engagement.
The Hatton Sportsmen Association announced a monthly $60 bond draw this week. In unrelated notes, a community sprinkler system project is underway at the Community Centre with installation materials staged at the site and water system work expected to begin in fall.
Pirates and Tanners clashed in a high scoring game with Tanners pulling ahead late. Key hits from Sprebugel Duval and Crystall fueled the rally as Tanners built a lead through the middle innings.
In a tense playoff push, Dominion Hotel clinched a spot as Firefighters beat Ledger's LGA. Bearemrore’s led with 12 points and Archibald shone on the mound while Mann Fawnsley powered the offense. Jr. Farmers and Legion mayill eyes on next Monday’s 4:40 game.
Oakville Oaks took a one game lead in the Halton Championship Series as Campbellville battled to a 9 inning victory. GS Hughes pitched strongly for Oakville, fanning five while allowing seven walks and eight hits. Hamilton worked seven and one third for Campbellville, yielding three earned runs. Key moments included a third inning rally sparked by an error, and late threats in the ninth as Campbellville rallied but came up short at the plate. Oakville’s Ken Pollock and Campbellville’s Wingrove each had three hits, with Pollock also contributing a two-base effort and Cunningham-like plays at key moments. The game showcased strong defense and timely hitting, with no extra-base hits recorded.
Hornby town softballers dominated their own four game schedule in a village tournament. Jaxques Paquetie pitched strongly as Harmbus won all matches including against Torrente Township Police Nicholiens Senevaile and Glen Williams. Players received $20 prizes plus a trophy from the local Gadop society.
Milton Red Sox fell to Georgetown by 24 runs in the sixth game of their best of seven series played last night. Georgetown dominated from start, sealing the win and extending the series.
At the August Hamilton meeting BP appointed Leslie J. Newton as Vice-President Manufacturing. Directors inspected Hamilton facilities for roofing products floor tiles and bituminous fibre pipe and reviewed Micro Plastics Division operations in Acton Ontario where extruded plastic materials are produced.
The Acton area Little Leaguers faced two losses at Paley Lake Park and Acton. Key players included coach Pere Vile guiding the Squirt and Pee Wees, with Mike Vile and Glen Gallielee contributing on offense and defense. End results show Brampton and Acton teams tallying runs, while spectators witnessed multiple scoring plays and lineup changes during the Saturday games.
Milton Red Sox defeated Georgetown 6to10 in a pregame duel as Riddell hurled a strong game and top batter Ron Shannon led Milton with a single and triple and 3 RBIs. Keavi Phillips added 2 RBIs, Culley, Dance, and McCutcheon contributed singles. Georgetown had one run on a walk.
County leaders met Tuesday to discuss grants, local projects, and comparisons of budgets across departments. Officials reviewed area developments including roadwork funding, public safety upgrades, and contingency plans for farm subsidies and cattle programs.
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