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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 21, 1968

Page

11

Weston tops Bramniorod in town league clash

Weston defeated Brampton 8-2 as Jeff Shields scored five goals and Scott Withers, L Brown, Mike Were, Bruce McPhail, and P Zions contributed with goals or assists. Brampton’s lone tally came from Scott Malcolm with Danny Webster assisting. Other games featured Niagara Falls 4-0 over Oshawa and St Kitts edging Hamilton 2-1 in junior play with multiple scorers and assists noted.

Weston Bramniorod Jeff Shields Scott” Withers L,brown Mike Bruce McPhail Mike Morris P. Zions Bruce “McPhail Brampton Scott Malcolm Danny ‘Webster Tate Kilby

Acton Bantams blank Fergus in playoffs

In O MLHSA Bantam B playoffs Acton Bantams defeated Fergus 4 0 on Saturday. Ted Hagen and Steve Webster combined for a shutout while Dale Fisher and Pete Morrison contributed goals in a close contest.

Acton Bantams Fergus Thistleburg Ted Hagen Steve Webster Acton

Acton Senior Girls extend win streak with 23 17 victory over Erin

Acton beat Erin 23 to 17 as Heather McGeachie and Linda Wood led Acton with 5 and 8 points respectively while Janet Braida and Britta Larsen added four each. Erin edged Acton late after a 6 14 halftime, with Trina van der Polder scoring five and Susan Clendenning three.

Acton Erin Heather MacGeachle Trudy Morris Britta Larsen Janet Braida Heather McCeachie Linda Wood Trina van Dar Polder Susan Clentienning Joan Gibbins Bonnie Jams Linda Perry Susan Clendenning Susan McGllloway Marg Slaven Carol Masales Debbie Slingerland Trina van der Polder Chris Brunella Susie Smith

Tanners Start Playoffs with Durham in Group Semi Final

The Acton Tanners open a best of seven playoff series against the Durham Huskins in Durham on Thursday. A Friday game follows, with games rotating back to Durham and Acton each week, as both seek advancement. Officials noted the move from Seaforth Beavers to the Huskins and expressed confidence in their title chances if all players appear.

Acton Tanners Tanners Durham Huskins Durham Garods Seaforth Hespelay Harriston Jack Mark Shall Ross ‘Ballentine Roy Goodwie Bob*Braithwaite OHA Pat” Patterson Guelph Husk Ies Seaforth Beav Huskies Athe Beavers Hespeler Max. Stafford Durhain Umit Tannore Keton Arena Ross Ballentine Barry Ine Scoad

Acton Tanners Top Elora Rocks 7-4 In Playoff Preview

Acton Tanners defeated the Elora Rocks 7-4 in the final regular season game. The Tanners built a 4-0 lead, with goals from McDonald, Farelley, Lane, and Wheeler, while Elora fought back with three in the third period led by Hughes. Tanners head to Durham Thursday to begin a best of five playoff series, then host Game 2 Friday.

Tanner Netminder Tommy Ayress Tanner-Rock OH. A Rocks Con

Industrial hockey Orioles subdue Raiders in opener

The Orioles defeated the Raiders 74 in Sunday night play. Bruce Barber and John Gay led scoring with multiple goals as Bill Cook, Gord Mason, Doug Garrett and others contributed. Hornets beat Jets 8 4 in the twin bill with Stu McDonald earning a hat trick and several assists.

Orioles Raiders Bruce Barber Bill Cook John Gay John Cunningham Bill Coon Gord Mason Doug Garrett Gary Ritchie Denis Gibbons Gord van Gils Jim McDonald Mason Gerry Vander Eyken Cunningham Gay Ward Gib Jack McKenzie Ron Heller Tan Johnson Ed Hilliard Hilliard Ron Mellon Jim Bullough Stu McDonald Steve Gay Hornets Jets Barrie Elliott Alan Mce Nabb

Acton Peewees Edge Elmira In Elusive Playoff Thriller

Acton peewees stun Elmira 4-3 in overtime to boost playoff hopes in Elmira. Steve McIntyre scored in each period and with Billy McGilloway netting the OT winner, Elmira tied the game late before Acton sealed it. Elmira visits Acton for a rematch tonight.

Old Patterson trophy to grace community centre case

Tarnished yet desirable, the Patterson trophy will return to the community centre trophy case after elbow grease restores its shine. Gifted by Mike Cristall to arena manager H Townsley, the cup was first used in the 1932 33 midget competition and held by Townsley’s team in 1941, the year before the arena closed for wool packing in the war effort. Townsley notes room for more old trophies in town.

Patterson Mike &teCristall H. Townsley Townsley

Bantam tourney yields 6 2 win in an exhibition game

Streetsville visitors defeated the home team 6-2 as Gord Murray led with four points and an assist. Ron Souttet and Randy Coker added goals, while J Moth and D Harple scored for Streetsville. Officials Tom Ginger and Steve McCulloch issued five penalties.

Streetsvilla Club Streetsville Tom Ginger Steve McCulloch

Acton Novices win 1-0 to take playoff lead

Jett Townsley scored at 12 minutes 40 seconds of the second period as Acton Novices defeated New Hamburg 1-0 to take the first round of the O.M.L.H.A. Novice B playoffs. New Hamburg goalie Mike Pearce staged a standout effort with 8 plus saves while coach Barry Inscoe called the game a dandy.

New Hamburg Acton O.m.lh Jett Townsley Mike Pearce Barry Inscoe Kent Kentner Fergus Elmira

Worms and heat eyed for arena machine woes

The Schomberg sweeping machine at the arena, blamed for frequent malfunctions, was discussed by arena manager Harold Townsley and the recreation committee. They noted the worm’s twisting motion when cold and proposed heating the rear storage area until permanent heating is installed.

Schomberg Harold Townsley Recreation Committee Ted Tyler Jr Townes Bey

Tri County Bantams Top Four Towners In Exhibition Victory

Tri County Bantam club defeated town league four town tourney 5 to 1. John Snow and Randy Weldon each scored twice for the Tri County All Stars. Mike Field added a goal with two assists. Dale Fisher Pete Morrison George McPhail Dennis Harnden and Brad Timbers each had one assist.

Fergus Club Acton Brad Timbers Blue Ring Dale Fisher Randy Weldon George McPhail Pete Morrison Tri-County Bantam Club Town Tourney Bantams John Snow Tri- County All Stars Mike Field Dennis Harnden Den Trevor Swan cGilloway Steve Conewell Randy Coker Ron Hurron Seth Armstrong John Jordan Garth Taylor Bren Irwin Gord Murray Roger Swan Ron Loutter Randy Marsh Charlie Kulkan Tim Coles Ron Waites Randy Ford Ean Hagen Steve Wae Mark Nielsen Harry Lawson Ring Schuts

Midgets Fall in Playoff Opener to Fergus

Acton Midget Tri County team lost 4-2 to Fergus in a best of three playoff opener. Peter Marzo and Bob Andrews scored for Acton assisted by Bill Pendleton and B Field during the second and third periods. Fergus led 3-0 after one period and 4-2 after the third, with Acton to host the second game tonight at 9 p.m.

Elmira Pee Wees Elmira Lions Acton Terry Holmes Steve McIntyre Bill Cushner Paul Dally Billy Moe Gilloway Fergus Peter Marzo Bob Andrews Bill Pendleton B. Field Jel

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