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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

14

Local sports column tips the Rough Riders to eastern crown

After two weeks away the writer predicts Ottawa Rough Riders will repeat last year and win the eastern football conference. The piece notes sunless holidays, light attendance, and coverage of Junior Farmers and Fire Fighters baseball, Midland versus Thornton, and Bruce Andrews’s track exploits.

Georgian Bay Varios Hamilton Tiger Cats Ottawa Rough Riders Roughies

Campbellville and Simcoe Face First OBA Elimination Round

Campbellville will enter the qualifier for ten playoff rounds this weekend, aiming for a tenth consecutive year. The team has shown mixed form this April, with health improvements noted as the squad prepares for two games this weekend against Simcoe in Campbellville and Simcoe. The first game is set in Campbellville, with a second contest in Simcoe. Early lineup notes point to Jack Roberts and Phanthton as key players, while the club expects strong pitching and fielding as they chase a final push into the playoffs.

Tinny's Campbellvile Badhy Agaist Sincoe Campbellyitle Santas Simca

Old Building Work Reveals Rare Books Hidden Under Flooring

During renovations, workers uncovered the 1802 Ball and Winter Eaton catalogues and the 188 edition of the public library under the flooring. The items, found while repairing siding, were concealed below the building structure.

Bill Wonp The Royal Cate

Firefighters edge Dominion Hotel in nine inning softball duel

Acton Firefighters defeated Dominion Hotel 2 to 0 in a nine inning semifinal game to advance to the finals against Beardmore Tanners. Freddy Archibald earned the win with strong pitching as Firefighters limited the Hotel lineup to four hits and capitalized on timely hitting.

Acton Firefighters Dominion “Hotel Acton Softball Association Firefighters Beardmore Tanners Freddy Amuund Freddy Archibald Fold Phillips Dominion Hotel Avehibad Uwee Havekd Townsley Havok Archibald Anto Philips Thie Age Dominions

Scottish Birthday Party with Acton Pipe Band

Scottish tunes filled the home of Mr and Mrs Blarry Robinson in Acton as a surprise party honored Mrs K Gri eve Preston. Janet Robinson and Acton Junior Pipe Band members performed in plaid kilts and black jackets for about 30 friends and relatives. A barbecue followed with corn and hot dogs.

Blarry Robinson Rar Acton

Playdown Trail Set for Halton Association Clubs

Halton County Baseball Association wraps up league play as teams advance to Ontario Playdowns. Oakville Oaks Dundaxs Merchants and Acton Merchants head a three club Senior Series in a round robin likely setup this week. Six entries compete for the OBLA title across Intermediate and Junior groups with Milton Red Sox Tillsonburg Georgetown Cotton Bros Bronte Braves Dunnville and others in early rounds.

Tuame Halton County Baseball Association Ontario Oakville Oaks Dundaxs Merchants Acton Merchants Itr Coundy Chathan Campbellvile “Merchants Simcoe Campbellville UM. AM Milton Red Sox Tillsonburg Georgetown Cotton Bros ELC Blass Dunnville Petrolia Red Milton Rea Sox Aviner Apaine St Kingsville

Fire Fighters Smash Hotel Crew in 12-1 Softball Win

Fire Fighters routed Dominion Hotel 12 to 1 in a Thursday game to secure a likely spot in Acton softball semi finals. Pitcher Freddy Archibald dominated with seven hits allowed and Felix Phillips supported with key hits as Fire Fighters built a big early lead and rolled to the lopsided victory.

Dominion Hotel Thursdas Acton

Used Cars Ad Lists Cars With Guarded Details

The ad promotes used cars with promises of no mileage tampering and no police cruisers or major collision cars, offers a one year warranty, and states ownership details available on request. Various garbled names and prices appear, including a large price range and model references.

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