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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
6
Public skating sessions listed for January 1 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and January 2 for curling. Event details reference Acton Arena with no additional participants or venues specified.
The Fergus Tanners lose a late lead to the Acton Flyers in a high scoring game. Dobbie scored four for Acton and Bodendistel with Farrelly paced the Tanners as the Flyers tied it at 9 09 and sealed the win with an empty net goal with three seconds left.
Acton Novices secured their first point of the Tri County Hockey Cup with a 2 2 tie against Georgetown’s second place squad in Georgetown. Tim McIntyre scored on a power play assist by Billy McGilloway and Gary Barden five minutes in. The team, coached by Barry Inscoe, received praise for improved effort led by Kent Kentner Russ Van Fleet goalie Peter Swim and Tim McIntire. The town team, rated A, led 2 0 entering the final period but could not hold on, ending in a 3 3 draw after key goals by McGilloway and McIntyre in a spirited contest.
Space requirements and other duties kept the column short this month. The writer uses this opportunity to wish all readers well as the piece ends.
A newspaper notes appreciation for readers who contributed to the sports page over the past year. The editor promises a new year resolution to work harder, acknowledges gaps in local sports coverage, and invites readers to send in information on any sports activity in their area.
Acton Firefighters tied Georgetown Pontiacs 3 3 in Georgetown last Thursday, then defeated Milton 5 2 on Monday to move to five wins four losses two ties. Peter Marzo led Acton with two goals, Bill Field scored twice, Jim Stevenson added one, and Craig Weldon starred in goal as Acton maintained pace despite missing key players and facing harsh penalties.
Maple Rock Trap Team members returned from a hunting trip near Acton. A local hunter warns parents to keep children out of woods, noting a child nearly mistaken for a rabbit behind a tree. Hunters urged to wear bright clothing and use walkie talkies correctly. police can intercept such signals and penalties include loss of the radio for three months or a fine up to $500 for a first conviction.
A flock of geese honk loudly until the old lead gander signals it is clear to pass. The passage also includes a quip defining a bachelor as a man eager to marry who knows it, framed as a humorous saying.
Pete Lawson and assistant Jo Marie Marchment ran a three day Christmas season program at the Y featuring games, gymnastics, and tournaments. An afternoon record hop closed the events, with skating booked 8 to 11 am Thursday and relay races planned. Carl Chadburne remained in hospital in Guelph unable to travel home for holidays.
Acton Tanners welcome league leading Hespeler Mic Macs on Friday night in their last home game before a four game road stretch. Readying for Seaforth on the 20th, Acton officials expect new uniforms and a full roster, with coach Kenfner juggling lineups as injuries and absences bite.
The Ontario Jockey Club announced Mohawk Raceway Campbellville will host three racing meets in 1967. A 20 day spring meet runs March 27 to April 18, a late summer 30 day meet August 14 to September 18, and a 36 day fall meet October 30 to December 9. The schedule won approval from the Ontario Racing Commission.
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