Georgettes win Glen tourney as Acton gals eliminated
Georgetown girls defeated Glen Williams 21 to 1 to claim the Glen ladies softball title. Acton G A ladies were eliminated in first round by Drumquin 12 to 7. Drumquin led early, Acton hit to holes but outhit 15 to 12. Joanne Landsborough and Bonnie MacDougall pitched for Acton. Landsborough bunted safely three times. Gail Fryer and Fletcher had two hits each.
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Georgetown Georgette
Glen
Ontagh
Horsty
Glen Williams
Georgetown Gals
Glen Girls
Acton
1.G.A. Ladies
Dramquin
Charlie @ Thomsson
Drumaquin
Joanne Landsborough
Bonnie MacDougall
Acton Gals
Doamed
Joanne Fletcher
Gail Fryer
Grocers
Georgetown
Cream of crop rural urban all star clash at Milton
The cream of Halton Ladies softball comes from Acton Georgetown Milton and Oakville for an urban all stars lineup. Rural stars include Glen Williams players Lars Ritchie Gail Lyons Joy Haines and Marlene Webster.
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Halton
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville
Joanne Landsborough
Bonnie MacDougeall
Sandi Slingerland
Gail Fryer
Pat Davidson
Marylene Eagles
Betty Quackenbush
Lesle Quackenbush
Romulus Hanover Sets New Blue Bonnets Record
Romulus Hanover sped to a 1 57 1/5 mile in the centennial pace at Blue Bonnets Raceway Montreal, the fastest North American time this season. The three year old colt led all the way, with seven runners under 1:59 except Dancing David, drawing a crowd of 27 040. Owned by Farmstead Acres Glen Head New York the 2 5 favorite increased season earnings to 220 224 after winning 12 of 13 races and taking 5 000 prize money.
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North America
Romulus Hanover
Blue Bonnets Raceway
Montreal
Dancing David
Golden Blend
Farmstead Acres
Glen Head
N.Y
Romulous Hanover
Dangers of Summer Lightning in Open Fields
Summer lightning looks appealing from afar but storms nearing you raise risk. Strong bolts may strike even with light rain miles away, so seek shelter and avoid being in open fields or near machinery. Lightning travels fastest path to ground and can pass through a person.
Hobby show fair first trophies and model prizes
Acton hosts a hobby show with two divisions for entrants ages 10 to 12 and 13 plus. Don Price Owen Mesales head the project with 36 grand prizes for hobbycraft models including boats planes cars and other models. Entries run Sept 8 to 12 at 1 p.m. Judging Sept 12 by Don Flaming and Terry Masales. Displays may be arranged at the community centre with details in the Free Press ad.
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Acton
Don Price
Owen Me
Saled
Fair Board
Don Flaming
Guelph
Terry Masales
Dot Price
Owen Masales
Station Hotel tops Herb's Delivery in open finals thriller
In the town league best of seven opener Station Hotel edged Herb's Delivery 4-3 after a late homer by George Williamson tied the game and sparked the winning rally. Williamson, Rid dall, and Peavey led Station with key hits while Howie Leader held the bats to ten hits for Herb's.
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Williamson's
Homer
Station Hotel
Herb
Howie Leader
Lorne Peavey
George Williamson
George
Jan Riddal
Comic Book Sale Aims to Support Acton Minor Hockey
Acton Minor Hockey Association launches its fundraising drive with a comic book sale on Mill Street likely a week from Saturday. It seeks used comics donated at the arena office or Sports Corner to fund a $3,500 season covering Tri-County teams.
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Acton Minor Hockey Association
Mill St
Tri-County
Neighbours Fail To Stop Picnic Request For Rain
A neighbourly dispute over weather ends when a boy asks a woman to intervene before a planned picnic. She snaps that it is too late and that she has already prayed for rain.
Shooting Champs Highlight Maple Rock Meet Attendance
AR Brad Mainprize led with two 24s and a 17, followed by Keith Mainprize and Gord Cloy with 23 and 22. Miss Francis Searle, 21, a dominant trap shooter, will demonstrate at Acton Sportsman Show after winning the Ladies Canadian Championship in open and closed divisions. The migratory game season opens Sept. 30 in southern Ontario, Sept. 23 in the central district, and Sept. 15 in the northern district.
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Brad Mainprize
Keith Mainprize
Gord Cloy
John Cordes
John Shadbolt
Ed Hawes
Brian Hammond
Art Hawes
Dave Johnson
Maple Rock Shooting Range
Francis Searle
Searle
Vandalla
Ohio
Ontario
Seaon
Innkeepers shade Deliverymen take 2-0 lead on final series
The Station Hotel team won 6-5 over Herb's Delivery Sunday afternoon in a best of seven softball final. Doug Ford lined a tying single and Lorne Peavey doubled to score the winner with two outs in the ninth after Herb's led 5-4. Bob Sheppard snagged three fly balls to help seal the win.
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Innkeepers Shade
Station Hotel
Herb
Doug Ford
Lorne Peavey
Bob Sheppard
Station Hotel closes in on town league title with win
Station Hotel sits one victory from the town league championship after a 11 8 win over Herb's Delivery in a best four out of seven playoff. Doug Vickery started for Station Hotel, Lorne Peavey closed, with John Dunn homering and multiple players contributing. Herb's battles kept alive with Gary Morales homer and a seventh inning surge, but Station Hotel finalizes the cliffhanger in the ninth.
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Howie Leader
Bob Turkesz
Don Archibald
John
TV violence not real problem says Dr Weiss Montreal hospital
Dr Gabrielle Weiss argues in McGill Medical Journal that television violence and crime do not threaten children. The real issue is excessive TV cutting into reading and other active pursuits, reflecting parental confidence and the urge for material happiness as a crutch.
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Gabrielle Weiss
Montreal General Hospital
McGill Medical Journal
Weiss
T.V
Dr. Weiss
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Glen Tourney
Palermo
Drumquin
Omagh
Horace Hillsburg
Glen Edge
Hornby
Romulus
Hanover
Free Press
Siag Cf
Scotty McCristal
John Goy
Station
Williamso
Riddal
P. McCristal
J.goy
G.talllefer
H.townsley
Bob Doyle
D. Archibald
F. Archibald
H. Leader
Bob Turekosz
A. Williams
B. Shepard
G. Williamson
J. Riddal
J. Dunn
E. Smith
B. Elliott
A. McNabb
L. Peavey
Herb’s Delivery
R .Es
Linda Knight
Randy Matthews
Randy
Hawk
Doug Morton
Cooksville
Canada
Tenderfoot
Hotelers
Doug Vickery
Steady Lorne Peavey
Fred Archibald
John Dunn
Andy Williams
Ed Philips
George Maltby
Ed Smith
Lorne Peavoy
Jim Bullough
Roy Shultis
Bob Skidgmore
Michael
Churchill Rd. S
Davis
Jack Ridley Cartage
Woodbine
Mercury
Credit River Boat CO
Norval
Mill
Wilbur
C.C.M
Trophes
Wiles’ Bus Depot
Mill Se
G. L. Adams
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