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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 18, 1968

Page

11

Curling Standings Tighten As Deadlock Persists

Three rinks share top spots in both seven and nine o'clock Monday draws before the Christmas break. Gordon Reed leads the men’s league with Vic Patrick close in the Tuesday mixed group. With new season openings, the club invites applications for second-half curling, offering two eight-person ice slots on Mondays for 7 and 9 p.m. sessions to welcome newcomers.

Gordon Reed Vic Patrick J Chester Anderson Claude Cook May Dumarsh Ab Irwin Walt

Inscoe Stellar in Loss as Acton Midgets Fall to Chinguacousy

Acton Kents Novice Tri county entry was routed 9 2 by Chinguacousy at Acton arena. Goalie Robin Inscoe faced 38 shots earning MVP honors for his efforts despite the defeat. Ricky Holmes scored twice with assists from John Scoyne and John McCutcheon while Keats held the visitors to one in the opening period.

Acton Kents Acton Arena Robin Inscoe Keats Acton Ricky Holmes John Scoyne John McCutcheon Peter Hall

Legion Cribbage League Results and Turkey Roll Winners

Results from the Legion hall show Reliable Taxi taking 77 to 75 for 230 Club in a close finish. The Turkey Roll Friday night produced 23 winners led by Jack Couture with three wins and Del Jordan and Bill Nicolak with two each. Other winners include Ivan Kilby, Floyd Schmidt, Nick Black, Julian Zajac, Merv Harness, Lucky McIntyre, Paul Heard, Pete Turkosz, John Gay, Henry Wedge, Ken McIsaac, Mike McCristall, Lloyd Mcre, Ken Murray, Barry Juscoe, Don Ryder, and Charlie Thomson. Saturday mixed cachre saw Fred Kentner Sr top with 69, Don McIntyre 64, Allan Hall bacon 38. Lois Gordon 65, Peg Loutett 62. Joan McKnight bacon 38 from seven tables. Sickbay lists Al Kirkness, Guelph Hospital, Stan Collett, Alec Mitchell, Bob Heatley, Walter Lamb.

Legion Cribbage League Reliable Taxi Club Civiera Construction Legion B Beavers Legion C Firemen Legion A Gay Cartage Dominion Hotel Legion Hall Jack Couture del Jordan Bill Nicolak Ivan Kilby Floyd Schmidt Nick Black Julian Zajac Merv Harness Lucky McIntyre Paul Heard Pete Turkosz John Gay Henry Fred Kentner Sr Don McIntyre Allan Hall Lois Gordon Peg Loutett Joan McKnight al Kirkness Guelph Hospital Stan Collett Alec Mitchell Bob Heatley Walter Lamb

Nielsen's Top Heller's Blow Press West Industrial Hockey Split

Nielsen's Clothing defeated Heller's 4-2 as Jack Mackenzie opened with two first period goals. Ricky Henderson scored twice for Heller's, then Nielsen surged with five goals in the final period led by Gord Mason and John Goy. Blow Press rallied past Lakeview Discount 5-4 in a late rally with Sheldon Blow and Larry Porte delivering key goals.

Nielsen Clothing Heller Lakeview Discount Frank Anthony Nets Clothing Heller Club Jack Mackenzie Nielsen's Ricky ‘Henderson Heller's Gord Mason Nielsen John Gay John Goy Russel Masates Ray Stull Gerry van der Eyken Goy Masales Ricky Henderson Ron Mellon Dave Garnett Barry Wilson Cliff Nelson Blow Press Blow’s Discount Sheldon Blow Larry Porte McDonald Brothers Stu Sim Bill Coon

Acton Tanners suffer three straight losses in week

Acton Tanners bow to Cheltenham Lucan and Elmira, slipping to 2 8 in their past three games. Gordie Bell scored twice in Elmira contest as Townsley plans defense for Port Elgin clash and Friday home game against Durham Huskies. Sunocos also struggle with early schedule but hope for improvement ahead.

Cheltenham Lucan Elmira Acton Tanners Durham Huskies Tanars Acton Bramalea Arena Centralia Gordie Bell Tanners Loys Yownsley Port Elgin Sunocos

Chings Pee Wees Tie Acton In Tri County Game

Chinguacousy Pee Wees and Acton Pee Wees battled to a 4-4 tie as seconds remained when Chinguacousy equalized. Tim McIntyre and Ken Withers scored for Acton, with Kentner and Holmes replying for Acton in the third period. Streetsville visits Wednesday. Chinguacousy aims to climb out of last place.

Chinguacousy Pee Wees Acton Pee Wees Billy McGilloway Chinguacousy Tim McIntyre Ken Withers Kent Kentner Terry Holmes Streetsville Pee Wees Georgetown

Novices edge Hillsburg 2 1 in Acton exhibition

Acton four town Novices defeated Hillsburg 2 1 as Fred Allan and Marvin McNabb scored for Acton. Jamie Ellerby assisted Allan on the opening goal at 3 35 of the first period, with Hillsburg replying late in the game on a goal by Tom Buckholtz. Officials were Roland and Steve McCulloch. penalties went to Acton players Roger Ord and Mike McCabe.

Fred Allan Marvin McNabb Acton Hillsburg Jamie Ellerby Tom Buckholtz Cam McKenzie Kevin McArthur Roger Ord Mike McCabe Roland Steve McCulloch Acton Mark Morrison Joe Schuts Ken Swan Gord Toth Ford Alton Brian Ashby Brett Lepate John McHugh Tim Taylors Doug McKnight Steve McKnight Scott Malcolm Len Brown Jamie Etterby Mike Morris Wiitteburg Terry Wheeler Lorne Wormington Daryle Pressley Jerry Hoganhout Oliver Green Ronnie Hart Lance Court Larry Snow Rand van Wyck Mike Weston Lyan Chambers

Burlington James Lions Triumph Over Acton Lions 6-3

Burlington Juveniles, a triple A rated club, defeated Acton Lions 6-3 in Tri County Friday night. The game featured a midgame brawl with nine penalties and a match penalty for Jorge Cook of the Lions. Acton skaters and Burlington players traded goals across periods as Burlington seized control after a 2-1 first-period lead.

Burlington Juveniles Acton Lions Tri County Donnybrook Jorge Cook Lions Acton Burlington Walker Coon Bob Andrews Brent Marshall Pete Marzon Marshall Jim Stevenson Brian

Legion town league hockey results feature Brampton win

ATOMS Brampton defeats Weston S-2 with Malcolm McGilloway and Daigle scoring. Gibson, Post, Thompson add assists. Weston’s Zions nets two, McPhail adds one. Hall assists. Niagara Falls Novice routs St Kitts 7-0, McKnight scores six. Mathews adds one. McKerracher three assists. Hamilton beats Oshawa 7-3 with McNabb, Toth, and Taylor contributing. Peewees Baltimore wins 9-2 with Ferguson three goals and three assists. Allen two. McCrae one goal and one assist. Rochester beats Cleveland 9-0 with Hargrave two, Allan two, Hansen one. Bantams Hershey 4-3 Pittsburg. Krul two, Allen one, Dupuis one. Swan two assists. Toebes three for Pittsburg. Midgets St Louis 3-2 LA Kings in penalties heavy game. Smallwood three points for St Louis. Severinski and Williams contribute.

ATOMS Brampton Weston S Scott Malcolm David McGilloway Timmy Daigle Ricky Gibson Bert Post Thompson Niagara Jim Mathews Barry McKerracher Steve McKnight Don Coats Brett Legate Hamiton Oshawa Marvin McNabb Larry Brown Gord Toth Tim Taylor Ron Kuiken Ted Waites Ken Swan Peewees Baltimore Springfield Mike Ferguson Charles Allen Charlie McCrae John Dwyer Steve Ward Bill Mckenzie Bernie Taylor Rochester Cleveland Bantams Hershey Pittsburg B. Krul D. Allen M. Dupuis R. Swan H. Lawson H. Toebes R. Waites D. Braida

Georgetown Bantams Rout Acton In Exhibition Win

Georgetown 4-town Bantams opened with five first period goals to beat Acton 6-3 in an exhibition Sunday. Key scorers included Quanberry Hagstrom Frawley Finlay Cousens and Hagstrom with two goals, while Acton’s Toebes Swan and Taylor replied in two periods. Penalties favored Georgetown as Acton drew five of the eight whistles.

Georgetown Bantams Acton Dick Quanberry Lorne Hagstrom Rob Frawley Pete Finlay George Cousens Henry Toebes Roger Swan Chris Schuts Garth Taylor

The Off Season for Fires Prompts Planning by Lands and Forests

With October ending, officials stress year round preparation for next fire season. The Department of Lands and Forests outlines budgeting, manpower, training, equipment overhaul, new gear, radio checks, and vehicle maintenance to ensure readiness and rapid response when fires return.

Department of Lands and Forests

Lakeview Shooters Rally Behind Farm Team Aces

Harold Townsley led Lakeview with a brace and two assists after being recalled from the farm teams. Chick Milne and Dan Arbie added two points with assists each, Jim Coers and Dave Papillon scored once, Buddy Holmes assisted on two goals, while Rick Coe and two others each had assists. Two penalties were called, split between John McNabb and Stu McDonald.

Chick Milne Rick Coe Harold Townsley Lakeview As Brace Dan Arbie Jim Coers Dave Papillon Buddy Holmes Pete Marks Denis Gibbons John McNabb Stu McDonald Blow Press

Bantams Outplayed by Chinguacousy Last Wednesday

The Acton Bantams were beaten 8-0 by Chinguacousy last Wednesday. Streetsville travels to Acton for a Wednesday night game at 8 p.m. in the Acton arena.

Tri-vcoundy Bantams Chinguacousy Acton Streetsville

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Ciurling A. H. McKenzie Gordon Ted Walter Dubois Meb Blow Mel Jordan Ken Marchment Brian Moore Don Timmings Allan Buchanan Len Lovell Vic Patrick Tri-county Kents the Legion Hall Peter Marks Hellers Free Press / Sports Nielsen's Top Heller Fergus Alraady Chings Acton Pee Wees Burlington James Lions Legion Town Weston Peter Zions Bruce McPhail Robbie Hall Niagara Falls St. Kitts Peter Hargrave Wayne Allan John Hansen St. Louis L. A. Kings Kings St.Yonis Smallwood Severinski Williams Nutelsen Taillefer Garret Taillefer and Garrett The Town Bants Machant Gordon Hardware Ltd Esso Fea Ol Ltd Jerry Skirrow
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