Year in Acton sports and notes at the rink and beyond
A chaotic year in Acton highlights a busy 1969 with curling wins, junior hockey upsets, and town honors. Acton teams across leagues suffered and triumphed in OMSHLA playoffs, Halton Peel soccer, and minor baseball while Charlie Thomson was named town citizen of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Tanners
Cheltenham
Port Elgin
Fergus Trophy
Len Mackenzie
Val Drinkwalter
Eileen New
Shirley Hunter
Acton Kent Mwwes
Preston
Acton Lions
Georgetown
Pete Marzo
Thei Kent Novwes
Omiula
Beamside
Liane
Wingham
Actan Nowes
Pee Wees
Norton
Bantams
Malin
Forefighter Bantams
Boew
Oshawa
West Hall
Brighton
Whitby Lakevite Discount
Nielsen's Clothing
Baftals
Los Angeles
Legion Town
Smarts
Charlie Thomson
Charlie
Muse Centre
Acton-Ospringe
Art Somerville
Detroit Red Wing
Dean Prentice
Acton Induemin Lectosee
Upet
Othawa Green Gaels
Acton Curling Qub
Pete's
Slayer Baby
Induemins
Fergus
St. Catharines
Actan Atams
Mosquitoes
Milton
Halton-Peel
Walley Coe
Hilltop
Erin
Actan Pee Wees
Streets
Station Hotel
Dan Arbie
Halton County
Acton Rovers
Brampton
Mike Prystad
Jim Bullough
Acton Meadows
Andy MacKenzie
Nellis Construction
Bury
Russ Bownton
Dade Lindsay
Halton County Sports Hall of Fame
Harry Barber
Rockwood
Fenwick
O.R.S.A
Tanners fall to Jets in tough Tuesday game action
In a rough Tuesday night contest the Tanners were edged 4 2 by the Jets as Webster and Stephens netted goals for Harvesters style play. Several players, including Gide Bell and Joly Mason, added assists as action swung between periods before the Jets pulled away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners
Alilgl
Chelieuiain Terouigh
T Gee
Minoe
Conly
Alan South
Troutad
Webster
Doug Stephens
Harvesters
Fon Stephens
Stephens
Vervesio
Thampao
Tajor Paeiies
War Venters Corveil VO
Hhuce Thiuitana
Ae Fota
Dave Webster
Si Hendos
Jamie Robb
Rank Madd
Gill New
Luck Counsedu
Lary Uasswack
Chisty Abidin
Steve Prostar
Apwee Vareth -Tawnsley
Harry Phillips
Tanner Pauls
John Mawan
Gard Toll
Sto McDonald
Kevin Mall
Asuaals
Jets Tave
Wance MecDade
Fanners
Fergus
May
Flyers
Bergus
Durham Huskies
Industrial point parade impacts Cheltenhais victory
Industrial page item reports a four dollar decision tied to Cledgetawh. The odd phrasing references a January event and a Cheltenhais victory or result, with vague details on participants or locations.
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Vetrow
Act
Cheltenhais
Brampton Peewees Rally Past Acton Y's Men in County Meet
Brampton Peewees crushed Acton Y's Men 0-0 at half then surged to four goals in the final frame as McLellan Young Donker Lawrence Cook and Little scored for Brampton. Acton penalties went to Barden Kentner with Gerald Barden and Kentner among the penalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wratpton Peewees
Acton Y
McLellan
Young
Donker
Lawrence
Cook
Little
Brampton
Acton Stout
Gerald Barden
Kent Kentner
Acton
Harlington
Robin Fiscoe
Mike Luty
Joe Kentner
Gary Barden
Ron van Beet
Jel Townsley
Wayne Allan
John Hansen
John Astiey
John Scoyne
Jim Hurley
Steve Brunelle
Byron Timbers
John McCutcheon
Juves rally for 1 1 tie with Oakville on late goal
Acton Lions juveniles salvage a 1 1 tie as Rob Andrews scores from Mike Cooper and Lloyd Smallwood with 40 seconds left. Earlier Allen opened the scoring for Oaks. Cra Weldon stopped Oaks shots. Coach names include Cooper MVP and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Andrews
Mike Cooper
Lloyd Smallwood
Acton Lions
Oakville
Ted Oaks
Allen
Hurley
Duncan
Acton
Cra Weldon
Oaks
Barry Tiscoe
Murray Haron
Lally White
Oaks’ McCarty
Lions
Burlington
Crag Weldon
Clare Snow
Alan Grist
Bob Andrews
Ray Swackhames
Larry White
Gill Field
Ken Marshall
Jae Tarr
Charlie Gidden
Stu McCulloch
Dynamic duos spark AIHL doubleheader upset and scoring binge
In a Sunday AIHL doubleheader at Lakeview, Melten and Milne fueled a high scoring show, driving a dramatic upset as Hlaw Press O and Lakeview battled through periods. Miller's pair and Arbae's two helpers highlighted a volatile night, with Sprovton and Papillon among several players contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melten
Milne
Melter
Niehen
Acton
Lakeview Discount
Teague
Hlaw Press
Weawio
Heller
Ted
Ron Mellon
Dyneanme
Chick Milne
Gary Ritchie
Weiss
Dan Arbae
McDonald
Westete
Coommylim
Steve Goy
MacKensie
Dave Sprovton
Sie McDonald
Lakeview
Dave Papillon
Denis Gibbons
Papillon
fCabbonns
Sid Genny Vander Iybee
Wilerd
Fob Andrews
Cray Weldon
Steve Gay
Acton and Oakville B teams settle 2 2 draw in novice league
Acton Kenty tied Oakville B 2 2 as Ricky Holmes scored twice to move to 23 goals and four assists atop the scoring race. Scott Malcolm assisted Acton’s first, Day scored Oakville’s, and penalties favored the visitors as Acton prepared for next tests at home and on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Holmes
Acton Kent
Bay
Day
Oakville
Brampton Bantams Shutout Acton Firefighters 7 0
Brampton defeated Acton Bantams 7 0 at home as Burgess Masse and Imber each scored twice and Lyons added a single. Goaltender Ricky Bonnette faced strong play but the Acton squad could not find scoring. Loutett Jormes and McIntyre drew penalties for Acton. Bantams face Ludington Nicre next Saturday at 2:40.
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Ricky Bonnette
Acton
Bantams
Brampton
Burgess
Masse
Imber
Lyons
Ron Loutett
Terry Jormes
Steve McIntyre
Ludlington Nicre
Orangeville Joins Four Town Tournament Lineup
Orangeville will replace Milton in this year’s Four Town Tournament joining Acton Georgetown and Fergus. The tournament executive approved the move at Sunday’s Georgetown Legion meeting where routes and regulations were explained to Orangeville representatives.
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Orangeville
Milton i
Acton
Georgetown
Fergus
Georgetown Legion
Midgets edge Oaks in thriller at Oakville
Midgets pushed to the limit before losing 3-4 to Oakville Oaks in a hard fought Tricounty league game. Pete Morrison opened the scoring, Lubert tied, Mulford netted the winner, and Weslin added a late goal. Keith Mills overshadowed by Oakville defense as refs issued misconducts and Bead Timbers and Weslin drew penalties. Midgets aim for a win over Streetsville next Tuesday at 4.
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Acton
Oakville Oaks
Oaks
Pete Morrison
Oakville
Keith Mills
Lubert
Doyle
Mulford
Sampson
Weslin
Streetsville
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Mack Davis
Georgetown Royals
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Bob Turkow
Indusmins
Dixie
Acton Ram Oldtimers
Jeff Deany
Port Arthurs
Acton Bantam
Danny Arbic
Halton
Lane
Charlie Thornton
Hebets
Ed Thibeer
Dave Sprawen
Kevin Hall
Stu McDonald
Dent Gibbons
Gary Tadlefer
John Cunningham
Vary Hiller
Peewees
George Ware
Murray Scoyne
Juves
Andrews
Rothe
Webster I
Paw Wiske
Ecee Press
Ffports Pagey
Dangerous
Gary Talleter
Gus
Kents
Holmes
Otipiacausy
Malion Oos
PS Pouty
Mark Morrison
Roger Ord
Scott Withers
Shane Withers
Lord Alten
Richy Holmes
Hrd Nuchanan
Dave McGillaway
Doug McKnight
Steve McKinight
Scote Malcom
Jett Muelds
Norm Pmrornhill
Maple Rock
Ruth
Ken
Roso
Rho’s Gulf
Service
Mort Allison
Acton & George
Canadian Tire ' Corporation
Art Gordon
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