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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 24, 1961

Page

5

Acton Pee Wees Fall Short in Halton County Series

Acton Pee Wees bowed out to Milton after a 9-9 start, then a 6-2 loss in Milton and a final-act defeat in Acton. Local heroes Pete Vale and Ed Owen funded equipment and transport, while the community centre plans proceed amid arena construction and tender plans. Canadian football notes highlight Faloney and Rote amid league action as Dundas, Acton Merchants clash in Halton County playoffs.

Acton Milton Halton County O.M.B.A Pete, Vale Eddie Owen Legion Pete Eddie

Pee Wees Tie Milton In First OMBA Encounter

The Pee Wees fought to a 9 9 tie with Milton in the opening OMBA game as pitchers and batters battled through a tight matchup. Both teams kept pressure on throughout, with late action shaping the score as errors and hits influenced the run total.

Pee Wees Milton OMBA

Milton Drubs Pee Wees in Game One of Series

Milton won 6 to 1 over the Pee Wees to take the early series lead. Pitcher B Bethie and catcher Portsider led the attack while Milton's batters collected several runs in the late innings.

Milton Drubs Pee Wees Edge

Milton Cops Title Downs Pee-Wees 4 2 in Sunday baseball

Milton defeats Acton Pee Wees 4 to 2 after a tense game that featured a key double play by Milton and strong pitching by Acton ace Davidl Sproston. Acton rallied late but Milton built a four run lead and held on in the bottom of the fourth.

Milton Cops Pee-Wees Acton Pee Wees Pratton County Ombla Tinals Milton H2o Othe Twotraight Davidl Sproston Acton Nine Milton Hcads Acton Pep Wees Patter

Earth Force Plant Removal At Arena Expansion

Workmen using a bulldozer began removing earth from the arena door area to make way for a Community Centre addition at the Acta arena. Excavation spread along the north side for future parking. J. B. Mackenzie and Sons hold the contract to install the artificial ice plant and will transfer equipment from Carling's Breweries once foundations are finished.

Acta Arena Patch Af Chavan J. B. Mackenzie and Sons Carling’s Breweries

Hoteler's Rally Delivers 8-5 Victory Over Firemen

In Tuesday action the Hoteler's jumped to a four run first inning lead aided by BJ Johnson's two run triple. Dominion Hotel held Firemen scoreless through four frames as Morton, Fryer and Catey contributed with hits. The Smoke-Eaters fought back with a fifth inning rally led by H Townsley and Archibald but fell short. The teams meet again Thursday to close the series.

Dominion Hotel BJ Johnson Ince Ross Morton Jef Fryer Morton F.catey Johnson Dominion H. Townsley Duval Bill Spielvogel Lindsay Archibald Hoteler Don Grein Mick Halmes Bhi Dirval Willams Dark Horse Dude Lindsay Colin Leitch Don Mall John Turkes Ffaroldé Townsley

Campbellville to host Dundas in Halton County final

Campbellville and Dundas tied for top and will face off Sunday afternoon in Campbellville to decide the Halton County Intermediate Baseball League final in a best of three. The second game may follow in Dundas Monday or Tuesday with Campbellville aiming to complete by September 2 to enter OBA play. Oakville led early but Campbellville rallied with two fourth inning doubles and a bases loaded homer by Earl Cairns to win 6 2.

BITS Acton Merchants Dundas Halton Othe Actan Merchants Reva Ve Te Deine Oba Dade Lindsay Camp Rellyle Campbellville Oakville Acton Campbellvie Halton County Bruce Hood O.B.A Orillia Hatton Earl Cairns

Firemen Take Third Place in Acton League Playoffs

Firemen win third place as Wilfred Duval hits a grand slam with bases loaded and Do ble Frizzell adds a two run three bagger. Pitcher Bill Williams and ringer Dude Lindsay share the mound honors to secure the berth in the playoff final.

Wilfred Davy" Duval Doble" Frizzell Firemen Acton Dude Lindsay Bill Williams

Modern Work Trains Feature Hearty Meals on the Road

A traveling CNLR crew details the importance of a fully stocked kitchen on work trains. The chief cook shows off a modern propane powered dining car with two large roasts, fresh custard, and a complete prep area. He recalls past wrecks and stresses readiness to move with spare parts and perishable stock refreshed every two days.

C.N.R Toronto Acton CMLR Don Ryder Foo CNLR Acton Station Ontari Trenton

Principals Seek Efficient Opening Day Registration

Principal Elmer Smith and G W Mukensié asked all public school students to register at their respective schools in Aden on September 9 after moving during the summer holidays. They argued early registration would save time and reduce confusion on opening day.

Elmer Smith G W. Mukensié Ater Aden

Survival Booklets Gain in Popularity Amid Crisis

Milton reports that about 25 booklets on survival and basement fallout shelters were distributed last month. The leaflets titled Ht steps of survival warn on nuclear effects and emergency planning with blueprints and supplies to save families in event of war.

Berlin Halton Milton Teatdus Petra

Campbellville and Oakville Play Off In 13 Inning Semifinal

In Campbellville Oakville and Campbellville split a marathon 13 inning semifinal with Campbellville winning 6 to 4. Elmer Dredge belted a homer with two on in the bottom of the 9th to seal the victory as Roberts earned the win in relief. Dredge and Wingrove led Campbellville with multiple hits while Ken Moore and Jack Roberts paced Oakville.

Lawrence Dredge Coolich Dryden Jacobs Oakville Pollock Hlannisaay Moore Ken Moore Campbellsille Elmer Dredge al Wingrove Stan Henderson Earl Cairns Laverne Hamilton Stir King Jack Roberts Ross Dryden Wingrove PS Men Campbellille Ong Debeat

Village Bantam Crew Beats Colgan 160 in Tight Match

Campbethville Bantams defeated Colgan 160 as pitcher Cole struck out eight and Jim Bel led with a double and a single. Roo Grisott added two singles while Newt and Hornby contributed in the Halton County playdowns.

Campbelivitte Colgan Colpant Toor Raita Cole Jim Bel Roo Grisott Campbethville Newt Campbethille Bantuns Hornby Balen Mhs Halton County

Hornby Man Hurt In Car Truck Crash

A Hornby resident suffered a lacerated forehead and bruising when a car collided with a dump truck at the Seventh Line intersection in Hornby. John O Connor sustained the injuries while his car received 350 dollars in damage and the dump truck owned by James Richards of Orangeville had 250 dollars in damage. Police report the truck pulled into the car s path.

Horn John O'Connor James Richards Orangeville Seventh Line

Quiet Press Time Reflections on Global Restlessness

A reflective note describes the author’s lack of personal participation in protests riots or upheaval and his stance on contributing to urgent global problems before the story goes to print. It emphasizes restraint and noninvolvement amid widespread unrest.

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