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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 01, 1967

Page

7

Acton Tanners face talent surplus amid injuries and absences

Acton's intermediate team battled a flood of talent and roster shifts as shifts in work, illness, and holidays reduced players to fewer than a full squad. Coach Kentner scrambled to find 10 to 25 players, yet the Tanners still led the league at one point and aimed to finish strong despite a cautious outlook.

Rewteane Ed Foot Fe Fein R Avi Acton Ager Randed Fréd Kentner Tanners Ed Footitt

Jets top Orioles in 9-0 rout as Dusters rally falters

Jets dominated the game with four first period goals and two in the second to crush the Orioles 9-0. Johnson Sheppen scored four times, while Jim Bullough Ed Hillier and Harry Philips added early counters. Orioles managed only a lone first period reply and a late goal, with Ron Bostell and Denis Gibbons among scorers for Jets.

Jets Orioles Jim Bullough Ed Hillier Harry Philips Noah Rostell Fred Andrews Gary Ritchie Ron Bostell Oriole Brian McCristall Doug Sheppard Red Phillips Larry Porte Denis Gibbons Harold Watson Forrioles

Jefferson Quote on Happiness and Virtue

A concise quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson asserts that true happiness stems from a good conscience sound health meaningful work and freedom in all just pursuits rather than life circumstances. The message links personal virtue to enduring contentment and civic virtue.

Thomas Jefferson

Acton Lions edge Milton in playoff bid after shutout

Paul Cooper’s net defense stifled Milton as Acton Lions tied the Tri-County playoff series at one game each with a 4 0 shutout. Kevin Hall led Milton’s offense, while Gary Taillefer served a 10 minute misconduct and penalties piled up as the Lions defended and seized the late momentum.

Acton Lions Milton Lions Kevin Hall Firat Ken Owen Ken Maltby Acton Brian Farrell Dick Clement Marty Leeds Phil Brush Lion Tender Sim Pichi Clement Steve Townsley Wastat‘ed Eliott Hall Gary Taillefer

Hespler gains win in playoff opener after weather delay

In the Tri-County Novice playoffs Hespler defeated Acton 51 at home in the opening game moved from Friday by bad weather. Gerald Barden stood in for Peter Swim as goalie with key plays from John Cameron Ken Withers John Ashley and Tim McIntyre.

Hesyweler Acton Hespeler Gerald Barden Peter Swim Inscoe John Cameron Ken Withers John Ashley Tim McIntyre Billy McGilloway Ione Acton Bill McGilloway

Micros Lose Two Start One Win In Exhibition

Acton Micros beat Brampton in an exhibition at Georgetown with Dan Hillier and Noah Rowsell among scorers. Toronto BP defeated Micros 11-4 in Oakville league play as Mohbday evening started with four goals for Micros, then BP surged. Acton goals by Wilson Nelson Harvey and Henstridge with assists to Roszell Greenwood Schmidt. Micros also fell 11-3 to Hamilton last Thursday, marking a second loss of the week.

Acton Micros Brampton Corp Georgetown Toronto BP Oakville Micros CTC ‘Club Dan Hillier Noah Rowsell George Greenwood Harvey Hillier Cliff Nelson Wayne Schubert Walter Henele Harvey Dan Hiller Charlie Thomson Acton Barry Wilson Harvey Taylor Walter Henstridge Gamey Roszell Ron Schmidt Hamilton Niagara Falls Oshawa Kitts Mike Luty Nets Niagara Bernie Taylor Billy McKenzie Bill McKenzie Bernie David Allen Bill Vivian Bill David Morris

Freezer Beef Draw Won by H Otterbein at Hockey Week

Harry Otterbein and minor George won a freezer beef draw in a special manner during last week’s hockey week event. The announcement highlights Otterbein’s win and the participation of the minor.

H. Otterbein Harry Otterbein George Ted

Beavers Visit Lone Mic Macs in Key Friday Tilt

League leading Mic Macs host the Beavers in a Friday showdown as they chase a stronger run after a stretch of three games in five days. They sit third with one win over Hespeler so far this season.

Max Stafford Tanners W.O.A.A Hespeler Seaforth Beavers Fergus Jase Acton Macs Ines

Curling Week Schedule And Mixed Draw Results Notes

Monday evening mixed and A.M. draws show scores for players including K Marchment M Dumarsh G Williams and A McKenzie D Lee with various point totals. The Tuesday night list covers Men 7-9 and Mixed results led by Somerville Beatty Tyler and others, plus afternoon men and ladies games and a reminder about rules and luncheon afterward.

K. Marchment M. Dumarsh G. Williams B. Dumarsh E. Holmes A. Irwin A. Moore M. Toth E. Gay M. Wilds S. Hunter G. Tyler

Town League Schedule Highlights This Saturday

Weston faces Brampton at 1? pm Oshawa meets St Kitts at 2 pm Hamilton plays Niagara at 3 pm Springfield clashes with Baltimore at 4 15 pm and Cleveland meets Rochester at 5 10 pm.

Weston Brampton Oshawa St. Kitts Hamilton Niagara Springfield Baltimore Cleveland Rochester

Field Day Exhibits Tri County Strength in Bantam Clash

Tri County club field day saw Acton Tri County bantam en try edge the Legion town league 13 1 in an exhibition to prep for the four town tournament. Tri County fired six goals across three periods led by Bill Field with seven goals and multiple players scoring. Assists credited to Marzo Fisher Timbers Dunbar and others. Ken Marshall tallied the Legion goal from Graham Fraser.

Acton Tri-County

Centennial year brings plans for community events and sports

The recreation department outlines adult education options including golf and conversation classes and a centennial contest. Acton seeks coaches and managers as minor baseball and curling events loom. Harold Townsley’s Tri-County Bantams near a title with Fergus in two playoff games. Four Town Tournament slated for Ferguson with Acton all star Legion picks.

Bantams see elimination after loss to Milton in playoff

Acton Bantams suffer a 3-1 setback to Milton in the Tri-County B semifinals. A decisive second game is set tonight at 8 p.m. in Acton as Coach Harold Townsley seeks a series-tying win. Frustration grew as Acton outplayed Milton in spots but failed to convert with Milton’s goalie strong and a disputed goal call.

Acton Bantams Bantam Milton Harold Townsley Acton Craig Weldon

Bantams Oust Fergus In Ti-County Playoffs Thriller

Acton Firefighters Bantams defeated Fergus 3 to 2 at the community centre to take a 2 0 lead in the best of three. Bill Field tied it late in the first period, Peter Marzo and Brad Timbers struck in the second, with Marzo’s second and Timbers’ winner sealing the Acton win. Acton advances to semifinals against Milton.

Acton Milton County Pete Marzo Fergus Acton Firefighter Bantams Bill Field Randy Weldon Peter Marzo George McPhail Brad Timbers

Pittsburg Tops Buffalo In Town Bantam Action

Pittsburg overtakes the league lead by edging Buffalo 3-2 as Jim Mullen Ricky Livermore and Garth Taylor each score for the winners with Gord Murray and Jack Irwin assisting. Steve Cornell tallies both Buffalo goals, the second unassisted. Brampton edges Weston in Atom action while Niagara Falls dominates Novice play with a 4-2 win over Oshawa and other junior results feature Rochester, Cleveland and Baltimore in Pee Wee and related standings.

Pittsburg Buffalo Hornets Jim Mullen Ricky Livermore Garth Taylor Gord ‘Murray Jack Irwin Steve Cornell Paul Paulsen Brampton West Joe Kentner Jon ‘McHugh Ford Alton Derrick Dixon John Scoyne Weston Mike McCabe Danny Webster John McHugh Fred Altor Scott Malcolm Ricky Holmes John Scayne Es Iheen Il Weston Niaravetiy St. Tis Oshawa Hamilton Springfield Cleveland Aneees Rochester Baltimore Perver Pea Pitsburg Hers Atom Wregen John Meragh Berveeteeay Veneneer Scott Withers Steve Daigle Gordon Bruce Jeff Shields Wevetenes Bernie “Taylor John Hansen St.k St.k. Wv Bilk McKenzie Wayne Allan Stk Ricky Baginski David Allan Ou Long Lambert Steven Brunelle Kevin Marcoux Steve Papillon Billy Ware Preereers Gord Toth David Morris Oeewee Pee Wee Peter Morrison Bob Krul Stpaeerescese Ron Louttet Jeff’ Goy Teeeeneerees Randy Marsh Beeenee Ron Gibbins Jim McNab Harry Lawson Randy Downes Brian Storey Glen McKenzie David Braida

Acton Arena Schedule Card

Schedule for Acton Arena lists events on Thursday February 2. M Z Bennett Public School runs 3 to 4 pm. Referees' Hockey School 7 to 9 pm. Legion Minor Hockey 9 to 10 pm. Tri County Juvenile Playoffs include Acton vs Milton 10 to 11 pm. Micro Hockey follows.

Robert Little Public School M. Z. Bennett Public School Hockey School Legion Acton Milton Figure Skating Club

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