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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
21
Acton Tanners upset Orangeville Dufferins 4 3 in a fast county league game. Watson stood out for Orangeville with many saves while Fergus strong on offense, keeping the game close as the crowd roared.
Speeded up construction on the $3,000,000 Mohawk harness track north of Campbellville aims for a May opening. The 432 acre site on Guelph Line Road will feature a 2000-seat grandstand, stables for 170 horses, and extensive track facilities. A second Ontario track is planned for 1968 at St Catharines.
Acton’s Tanners upset Orangeville Dufferins 7 4 at the community centre Friday night ending Orangeville’s four game win streak. The fast skaters built an early lead and held on despite late Orangeville pressure with key goals from McDonald and Stafford and solid defense to seal the victory.
An improvised recap describes a Pee Wees game between Kitchener and Acton that ended 5-5 after overtime. Key moments include Casey Rog and Doug Casburn scoring, with notable plays from Bob Andrews and Ken Owen. The piece mentions strong defense and late pressure, reflecting a tightly contested youth hockey clash.
A noisy lion display at a junior event startled spectators as crowds gathered around the mascot amid routine activities. Officials said the disturbance was minor and no injuries were reported.
The town league produced tight games with decisive late plays by key players. Headlines mention teams like the Bisons and references to managers, venues, and standings, signaling a spirited local season across multiple matchups.
Oakville won a fast skating Bantam clash as Bruce Cadburn scored in the oats and Bar Elton assisted, tipping the scales in Acton. Kevin Hall of Acton was named the most valuable player by the Oakville coach amid a tight, high tempo contest.
Raiders upset Cyclones to reach first in standings as Town Criers toppled unbeaten Cy Jones and Chargers. Bullough led scorers with seven points while Andrews fueled Town Cries with five goals in a high scoring Sunday slate.
Action heated junior game as Acton Midgets lose to Guelph Midgets by a narrow margin. Kent Austin led Acton with three assists while Lane and Wyatsenbee added contributions. Officials handed seven penalties, five to the visitors, and several players were named in scoring and defensive plays. The schedule shifts with upcoming games listed for the week including Thursday and Saturday matches.
Fragmented OCR reading shows scattered mentions of minors participation, presentations, and dates. The text references officials, a meeting schedule, and various names but lacks coherent events, outcomes, or locations to summarize into a definitive report.
The Tri County hockey executives hosted the annual President's Dinner at Hawthorne Lodge on Monday evening. Attendees included local officials and proxies from nearby towns, with limited participation noted. The gathering aimed to discuss regional issues and future collaborations for the league.
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