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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

6

Local sports pulse beats through Halton and beyond

A round up column reports on Ottawa Rough Riders’ Eastern title hopes, Hamilton Tiger Cats’ dominance chatter, and the Grey Cup outlook. It covers regional baseball scenes in Midland and Acton, the Merchants, Fire Fighters, and Tanners playoffs, plus Bruce Andrews’ track feats in Waterloo and Buffalo.

Georgian Bay Hamilton Tiger Shakespeare Stover Ottawa Rough Riders Roughies Bruce Andrews Toronto Bruce Kidd Acton Waterloo Buffalo Bruce Anet Sar Alot

Campbellville Faces Simcoe in First OBA Elimination

Campbellville and Simcoe battle in the first OBA elimination with Campbellville aiming to join OOHLAL playoffs this weekend. The club's lineup features Garaptete and VWs weekend matchups mark a tough stretch as Jedd and Tabor Das lead a 3 game slate.

Campbellville Simcoe Hall Seetus Fn Wangrose Seni Pames Agaist Simcos Sarntas Jedd Wa Io Simeaeian Tabor Awas

Outdated contracts found during building renovation work

The article reports discovery of old items during renovations at a building owned by Bill Wong of the Royal Cate. A 190F ball and Winter Eaton’s catalogue and 1885 editions of a public library were found under flooring as siding alterations began.

Bill Wong Royal Cate

Firefighters Edge Dominion in Softball Finalists Clash

Acton Firefighters upset last year’s champions Dominion Hotel 2–0 in nine innings to reach the Acton Softball Association finals against Beardmore Tanners. Freddy Archibald starred with his pitching and timely hitting as Fer firefighters thwarted a late hotel push.

Tinny's Acton Firefighters Dominion “Hotel Acton Softball Association Firefighters Beardmore Tanners Freddy Anuund Freddy Archibald Fat Phillips Dominion Hotel

Scottish Birthday Party With Highland Music

In Acton at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson a surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs K Gri ve Preston mother of Janet Robinson with Scottish music from the Acton Junior Pipe Band. About 30 guests enjoyed the tunes as women wore phuid kilts and new black jackets. Barbecued corn and weiners followed the entertainment.

Harry Robinson Rar Acton

Playdown Trail Sets Halton Association Baseball Series

Halton Association teams enter the Ontario Playdowns with Oakville Oaks Dundas Merchants and Acton Merchants in a round robin to decide the league representative. Milton Red Sox face Tillsonburg in Intermediate A while Georgetown Cotton Bros clash with Dunnville in Intermediate B. Bronte Braves pursue the title with Caledonia, Scully River, Alliston, Newcastle or Staffa in Intermediate C. Junior A Burlington meets Oshawa. Milton Junior Reds Sox open against Aylmer with winner meeting St Kingsville in Junior A.

Dundas CBA Oakville Oakville Oaks Dundaxs Merchants Acton Merchants Itre al Chatham Camphbellville Simcoe Campbellville O.B.A Milton Red Sox Tillsonburg Georgetown Cotton Bros HC Bass Dunnville Petrolia Scully River Alliston Newcastle Staffa In Burlington Oshawa Milton Aylmer St Kingsville

Fire Fighters Dominate Hotel Crew in 12–1 rout

Fire Fighters crushed Dominion Hotel 12 to 1 in a best of three semi final tuneup. Archibald pitched seven innings of one run ball as Fire Fighters built a big early lead and never looked back, receiving strong hits from Townsley and Phillips to secure the lopsided win.

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Goodwill Used Cars Advertisement and Listings

Car dealer offers one year guaranteed warranty and full disclosure on prior owners when requested. Ad lists multiple cars including Volkswagens and Chevrolets with mentions of engines and models but contains many garbled phrases and unreadable items.

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