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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

20

Orangeville spoils Fergus home opener in lone league loss

Orangeville Dufferins toppled the Fergus Flyers 4 2 at Fergus in a home opener missing Bob Dobbie who was at a Brampton banquet. Orangeville seized first place with three straight wins over Milton Acton and Fergus, while Milton fell 6 4 to Orangeville in their opener. The season shows stronger competition with Acton and Fergus improving and TV coverage highlighting the foggy, dramatic game atmosphere.

Pergus Flyers Bob Dobbie Orangeville Dufferins Dobbie Brampton Brampton Ramblers Orangeville Flyers Fergus Debbie Milton Acton Tanners Dufferins Asivaar

Lions blank Reformers in exhibition win

Acton Lions defeated Reformers 70 to 0 in an exhibition game. George was outstanding in goal for Georgetown net minder, with Wayne Marshall Ter Hamilton scoring for Acton. Don Nis Brian McCristall Ron Malcolm added singles as teammates contributed assists.

Acton Lions Chickat George AlbStarn Georgetown Wayne Marshall Ter Hamilton Acton Donnis Brian McCristall Ron Malcolm Pete Marks Bill Dawkins Srv McDonald Red Phillip Terry Hamilton

First League Win for Doc Harkley’s Tireless Tots

The Tireless Tots from Acton earned their first Tri County League victory, 24 to 6, over a rugged Guelph squad. Referee Ed Owen handed out 16 penalties, six to Acton players. Acton’s two goals came in the second period, Paul Cooper scoring on a Mason relay and Mike Vale scoring on a Mason setup. Buckman scored Guelph’s lone tally.

Ike Doc” Harkley Guelph Ed Owen Acton Hame Paul Cooper Mason Mike Vale Buckman

Tanners Triumph Over Milton in W C A A Opener

Acton Tanners defeat Milton in a high scoring opener led by Ron Mellon and Norm Love. Mellon scored three goals and assisted twice, Love added four assists and two goals, while Ken Malcolm and Ron Malcolm chipped in in the junior season contest.

Acton Tanners Milton Milton Charles W.C. A.A Acton Ron Mellon Ron Malcolm Normi Love Ithe Tanners United Mellon Love Ken Malcolm Iet Jack Roberts Fred Keniner Gord Bell Stu Hannant Barbour

Legion Town League Plays Saturday Action Across Regions

Legion Town League results show close scores in multiple divisions with North Bay Quebec and Paonta posts. Kitchener Sudbury North Bay and Guelph spark efforts amid mixed outcomes. Junior and Pee Wee sections highlight varied performances as Milwaukee style offense meets stout defenses.

North Bay Quebey Legion Town League Sanur B Barker Dudfield Pee Wee Sudbury Kitchener North Hay Quebec Bo Dawe G Lasby M Marchment MO Mar J Lee W. DeForest Bo Armstrong P. Vale

Midgets Fall Narrowly to Preston A Squad in Scrappy Game

A tightly contested game sees Preston A squad narrowly edge the Midgets 41 40. Key late plays include Roddy Holmes cutting the margin and Rady Henderson scoring from Philip Marzo as Acton’s defense tightens late. Coaches and managers referenced include Paul Baw Amp and Dave Sproston with nods to local clubs and players such as Guelph and Orangeville in a chaotic report.

Acton Rady Henderson Philip Marzo Men Marshall Roddy Holmes Henry Herkamp Dave Sproston Marzo Guelph Paul Baw Nptminds Tin Aktion Hove Pete Fo Fay Johan Deans Arky Cutlier Gare Orangeville

Dufferin Streak Attracts Orangeville Friday Hoop Showdown

Hope to end the Dufferin skid as Orangeville, riding a four game win streak, visits the Acton Tanners for an 8 4 p.m. Friday game. Acton aims to rebound from a win over Milton following a home opener crowd. girls hockey at the arena draws fans Friday afternoon with 36 players scoring and chasing pucks.

Joanne Casburn Judy Cannon Georgina Angell Brenda Highry Orangeville Acton Tanners Milton

Raiders and Cyclones Tie for Industrial Loop Lead

In a 2-2 draw the Town Criers beat the Chargers 3-2 as L. Dutfield scored a hat trick for Town Criers. Raiders and Cyclones also battled to a 2-2 tie leaving both atop the standings with five points apiece and leading scorers listed for each team.

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Acton Lions Idle As They Prep Exhibition Tilt

Acton Lions rest this week before Sunday’s game with Heapoler in town in an exhibition contest at tpi Linas will play exhibitions until OHLA playoffs roll around. They hope for a bye into the Junior C of D race.

Acton Lions Heapoler Tpi Linas OHLA

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