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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1963

Page

5

Local hockey league playoff push and new community centre tour

In the Dufferin area league race two games remain to shape playoffs with Hillsburgh near the cellar and Acton aiming for a top finish. Acton’s Jim Marshall returns, Max Stafford eyes a comeback for the Tanners, and Acton’s new Cheltenham centre tour highlights community progress.

Orangeville Milton Dufferin Capital Cheltenham Nai Hillsburgh Howe Jack Marshall Ahete

Local club hosts charity knitters and prize drawings

Donations and community drive support the club’s new sweaters project. Members from Albert Marshall and Heddle Aeration contribute funds while a fundraising dance at Fatealbas raised money. Winners received prizes but returned winnings to the club.

Goy Maton Knitting Prits Voucher Ted Force

Acton Busi ness Men Pee Wees win group battle in Milton

In the final B group TriCounty playdown, Acton Pee Wees upset Milton by clawing back from a two goal deficit. Referee McDuffe awarded two penalties to Acton late in the third, enabling three quick goals to seal a 5 5 victory for Acton over Milton.

Pena Acton Business Men Pee Wees Milton Hlahiv County Towners McDuffe Bounty Towners Casty Harkley Doug Casburn Milton Netminder Mike Mason Bobby Andrews Casey Harkley Ken Owen

Thefts Reported at Acton Arena During Hockey Night

A Friday night incident at the Acton arena saw three wallets lifted by pickpockets and discarded after cash was removed. Local authorities urge vigilance as the incident spreads through community circles.

Acton Arena

Cyclones Edge Raiders In Tight League Thriller

The Cyclones took first place with a hard fought win as players like John Cunningham, Bob Truce, and Keith Martin led the scoring and defense. Dawkins and Andrews added key singles while Davis paced the Chargers during the match in a packed rivalry night.

Colin Crebinos Wallop Heyer Cyclones Bly Vine Taps & Cabinly John Cunningham Bob Truce Goula Altigion Dick Willie Watson Dunn Brice Barber Kita Segond

Tanners Fall to Flyers in Fergus Beating

Acton Tanners suffered their season’s humiliating 11 to 2 defeat at Fergus against the Dobbleless Flyers. Hillburgh later edged Acton 10 to 7 at home as Don Aubin and Harold Townsley led a high scoring stretch, while rookie Andy Williams faced heavy pressure in net.

Acton Tanners Fergus Tanners Dobbleless Flyers Burgers Jim Casburn Fergus the Tanners Flyers Andy Williams Acton Nets Andy Norm Love Acton Bob Dobbie Plyers Hillsburgh Mondy Ron McLean Ron Mellon Harold Taavasley Don Aubin Don McKenzie Montgomery Hillyburgh McLean Ron Meillun Vty Andy Walliams Hangld Townsley Pissues Spike Scott Bon Aubin

Midgets Ousted From Playoffs After Tie With Hespeler

Acton Midgets were ousted from the Tri County Midget B Playoffs after a 3 3 tie with Hespeler, the second consecutive draw in the series. Hespeler led early, Acton fought back with goals by Merv Marshall and John Gay, but the visitors kept the draw amid pressure.

Acton Tri-County Hespeler Heapeler Dennis Warne Marro Paul Merv Marshall

Community hockey action sparks mixed results in Bat Urday Town League

Bat Urday Town League saw Cathar Ines duded in as Guelph and Hamilton edge Niagara in a doubleheader. Peter Morrison, Hob Ballentine, and Dave Piper led scoring for their teams while George Conte directed the visitors. The nightcap featured the New York Rangers beating Toronto Maple Leafs with Mike Pros Maes scoring for the Rangers and Brad Thomas replying for Toronto.

North Bay Wits Ate Bi Guglote Niavara Kalle Tou Guelph Peter Morrison Hob Ballentine Bryan Péter Morifeon Denny Death Hacky Faol Aderih Bey Quebec George Conte Tr Tiurkemun Dave Piper New York Rangers Toronto

Last Second Goal Gives Arthur Juvensten Victory Over Acton Lions

Arthur Junior wins 3 2 over Acton Lions in a Sunday contest at the community centre. Gary Marks, Bob Dixon, and Densmore with Richardson setup the late score. McNamara scored twice for Arthur while Densmore and Richardson combined again seconds before the buzzer. Nine penalties were called, six on the visitors, as Arthur claimed their second win of the season.

Arthur Juvensten Acton Lions Community Centre Lions Arly Gary Manoles Bob Dixon Ron Malcolm Wayne Bowen McMann Red Phillips Bil Dawkins Arthur McManmara Cristal Densmore Richardson Acton Puc W.O.A.A Merv Marshall John Gay Ed Owen Wa Marshall B. McCristalley T. Waterhouse G. Rosell P. Marks J. Gay R. Malcolm J. yoHhetn G. Masales D. Lindsay B. Dawkins W. Bowen H. Phillips Dixon Mc Mann 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 Association Holds Annual Meeting

The County Baseball Association met Saturday afternoon in Utin to review minor league issues and organization in Watton Vensrty. Secretary treasurer Len Ste. Marie of Ulcom was reelected. a letter from Harold Townsley of Acton indicated no intermediate entry from that town.

Walter County Kurscholl Association Baysen Uiton Nanty Wea Claredon Min Ont Sota Pete UW Mullen Mary Youre Wesabe Watton Talwan Waterdren Ted Floret Walia Milter Greiner Jon Halt Oewein Bog Linke Buringin Len Ste. Marie Uilcom Harold Townsley Acton

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