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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1963

Page

15

Hillsburgh edge in local league playoff chase sparks town talk

In a tight regional hockey scene the Hillsburgh Tanners eye second place as Acton and Milton battle for spots. Hillsburgh hosts a community centre opening with over 1,000 attending a dance and hoopla while Milton edges Orangeville 9 4 in Dufferin capital.

Othen Teague Orangeville Milton Dufferin Cheltenham Hillsburgh Sack Marshall Wate Sribe Burgh Jim McLean Acton Burg Air Bi Parks Board Herat

Knitting Club Draw To Defray Sweater Costs

A local knitting club held a lucky draw to cover expenses for new sweaters. Prizes included amounts like 17.80 and 18.00 with several winners donating their winnings back to the club.

Bill Eterna Autilary Msi Leo Guy “Sr Mason Knitting Co Franto JiMarze Beatle Albert Marshall Heddle Metfermaan Ei Tad Ale Ee Fost Tree F Cher Wa Mellor R. Rie de Mare Volicher Om Tech Force Club

Acton and Milton Skate to Final Group B Showdown

Acton Busi ness Men's Pee Wees push Mil ton to the limit in Milton on Saturday. the final score 6 5 in favor of Milton after two late penalties tilt the game. Mike Mason scored twice for Acton and Casey Harkley combined with Ken Owen for another, but Milton held a 4 2 lead after two periods before Acton’s rally.

Acton Business Men Pee Wees Tré County County Towners Secord Canty Harkley Hestess Acton Doug Cashurn Mike Vale Casturn Milton Aconites Milton Netminder Mike Mason Bobby Andrews Casey Harkley Ken Owen

Avton Hockey Week Sees Wallet Thefts At Arena

Pickpockets lifted three wallets during Friday night hockey at the Avton arena and discarded them after cash was removed. The incident highlights the spread of theft across unwelcome circles during the event.

Avton Arena

Cyclones Edge Raiders in Rough Conference Action

In a hard fought game the Cyclones pulled away late as Cunningham and Bob Hrave paced the attack. Barriers and Marth led the Raiders with key baskets while Brice Barber and Willie Dunabd added points for the winners.

Tom Ralel Hoyer Dota Cunningham Bob Hrave Dilek Willie Wala Brice Barber

Tanners Fall Hard Against Flyers in Fergus

Acton Tanners lost 11-2 at Fergus to the Flyers in a lopsided Friday contest. Hillsburgh then beat Acton 10-7 Monday in a closer road win as Jim Casburn scored Acton’s first goal and Harold Townsley led Hillsburgh with a hat trick.

Acton Tanners Fergus Dobbieless Flyers Fiedt Tailend Hillsburgh Burg Tanners Hillsburgh Mondy Jim Casburn Acton Burgers Ron McLean Ron Mellon Harold Tawnsley Don Aubin Don McKenzie Montgomery Hillyburgh McLean Taned Bopec i Awagy Pearance Andy Williams Andy Harold Townsley Spike Scott Casburn Glen Spike) Scott Harold Don McArthur Towersley Jin, Cashart

Acton Midgets Rally But Tie With Hespeler In Playoffs

Acton Midgets and Hespeler played to a 3 3 draw in Friday’s Tri County Midget B playoff game. Hespeler led 3 1 in the second period before Acton surged with two goals in rapid succession to tie the contest. Merv Marshall scored for Acton and John Gay added the equalizer as the series remains tied after two games.

Acton Tri County Hespeler Dennis Warne Jang Oeph Thapmarro Paul Jose Merv Marshall Brent Heapeler Tone Picken John Gay Philip Drysdale Fal Owen Nora Schultz Gary Waller G Henry Heikamp Philip Maro Mer

North Bay and Kitchener Leaf Rivals Fuel Weekend Hockey

In Rab urday Town League action at the community centre Guelph led by Peter Morrison with Hob Ballentine scoring. Niagara Valley’s Jot Boon and David Kennady struck paydirt while changes in lineups and late goals shaped the standings. The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs clashed as the Leafs beat the Rangers with goals by Prys Maes and Gerald Sterritt, while Brad Thompe scored the lone Ranger goal late.

North Bay Kitchener Plitetal Toronig Maple Leafs Wits Caelpra Yully Humiltod Cat Snew Raburday Comunity Juniny Leng Gup Bih Gaylph Niagara’ Falls Guelph Peter Morrison Hob Ballentine Stvar ‘Dea Niagara -Vallete Jot Boon David Kennady Kennath Mey Itech Harry Plolites fuVole A. Toth Hamilton Vothartnes Mérleen Harvey’ Taylor Leafs Prys Maes Gerald Sterritt Ranger Brad Thompe

Last Second Goal Gives Arthur Juveniles Victory over Acton Lions

A last second goal in a 3 4 3 final broke a 3 3 tie as Arthur Juveniles defeated Acton Lions at the community centre. Densmore and Richardson combined for the late winner while Gary Manoles, Bob Dixon and Wayne Bowen contributed earlier as Arthur earned its second consecutive win.

Lee Viehting Arthur Avion Liane Conta Lops Remn Ce Gary Manoles Bob Dixon Ron Malcolm Wayne Bowen McMann Red Phillips Bil Dawkins Arthur McNunmra Densiores Brian Cristal Lions Cage Densmore Richardson Acton Puc Arthur ‘Ceb W.O.A.A Lions Merv Marshall John Gay Ed Owen Wa Marshall B. McCristall T. Waterhouse G. Rosell P. Marks J. Gay R. Malcolm J. Johhetin G. Masales D. Lindsay B. Dawkins W. Bowen H. Phillips Dixon D. Rourke B. Richardson B. Jackson B. Densmore D. Lowry D. MacNamara B. Workman N. Porritt T. Graham G. Dingman B. Bantlon P. Thompson

County Baseball Ass'n Meets Amid Debates and Elections

The Walton County Baseball Association held its annual gathering with talks on reorganizing county operations and planning the wedding style event. New officers named include president Burl Su and Fern Wali with Len Gta as secretary treasurer. Harold Townsley of Acton sent notice of no intermediate entry from his town.

Burl Su Tajlwen Waterderern Fern Wali Gresidett Halt Desesa Dog Lrete Buringun Len Gta Marie Milton Harold Townsley Acton

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