Canadian National Sportsmen's Show Opens March 8 1968
The Canadian National Sportsmen's Show described as your passport to outdoor Canada runs March 8 to 17 with Sundays included. Funds already raised approach two million dollars for conservation of Canada’s natural resources. Highlights include falconer George Galvez, Outdoors Film Festival, casting pool demonstrations, duck decoy contest, survival displays, gear demos, and the Moon River fashion show. Open hours vary by day with family friendly admission and a conservation purpose.
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Canada
Cansole
George Galfez
North America
Prey
Moon River
Novices Face Fergus Next in OMLHLA Semi Final Playoffs
Acton Novices advance to a semifinal against Fergus this Saturday at 1 pm in Acton. Series rules require completion by March 13 with a winner moving to the next round after Acton beat New Hamburg and Fergus eliminated Elmira.
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Acton
O.mlhla
Fergus
New Hamburg
Elmira
Brampton leads Atom as Brampton tops league stats
League winners announced by statistician Charlie Thorson as playoffs approach. Brampton Atom team tops scoring with 31 goals and seven assists by Scott Malcolm, Jeff Shields and Ricky Baginski follow. Novice pennant won by St Catharines, Pee Wee champs Baltimore. Semaphore play continues with semi finals set for Saturday.
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Charlie Thorson
Atom
Brampton
Weston
St. Catharines
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Banetam
Buffalo
Hershey
Scott Malcolm
Atom Sharpe
Scott
Jeff Shields
Ricky Baginski
Niagara Falls
David Forester
Springfield
Lampighters
Ron Souttet
Bantams
Elmira tops Acton Y’s Pee Wees in 2 0 win
Elmira eliminated Acton Y's Men Pee Wees 2 0 in the O M L H L A L Pee Wee playoffs. Elmira goalie stood firm as Acton pressed late in the third period before Elmira sealed the win with a late goal. The Pee Wees finish the season with an exhibition game versus Milton and a Tri County consolation round ahead.
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Elmira
Acton Y
Acton
Milton
Elora Wins Opening Playoff Game Over Acton
Elora defeated Acton 21 to 15 in the first game of a two game total point playoff series. Acton led at halftime before Elora surged ahead in the third quarter. Irene Saverinskd led Acton with coven fol lowed by Heather McGoodle and Linda Wood scoring. Next game set for Elora on Wednesday.
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Acton
Elora
Ontario School For the Deaf
Irene Saverinskd
Coven
Heather McGoodle
Linda Wood
Donna Williams
Britta Lare Gen
Irene
Scor
West
Midgets eliminated from playoffs after loss to Fergus
Acton Midgets fell 2-0 to Fergus on Wednesday, ending their Q, MELA playoff push. Missing scorer Peter Marzo struggles with an ankle infection, yet the team fought hard and created chances. Plans are set to enter the Heapeler midget tournament and possibly the TriCounty consolation.
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Acton
Fergus
Peter Marzo
Acton Lions Face Frustration in Quest for Playoff Opponent
Acton Lions junior hockey team coach and players express frustration after a three week delay awaiting a QUMLHLA playoff opponent. Two players suspended without hearing amid allegations. Manager Pop Schuts and a hockey official prepared a letter to OMLILA brass. Lions, an AY club in AV league, challenged top Tri County teams late in season.
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Acton Lions
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Schuts
Omlila
Brass
Aveague
Tri-County
Acton Bantams Rally to Take 2 1 Series Lead in Playoff
In a 5 4 victory Saturday Acton Bantams edged Fergus to move ahead 2 1 in the best of four series. Dennis Harndon drilled the go ahead goal with Brad Timbers assisting as George McPhail added insurance. Ted Hagen faced heavy pressure from Fergus who battled back but could not tie the game.
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Ager
Phil Dryedall
Dale Fisher
Dennis Hornden
John Snow
Rene Schuts
Henry Toebes
Harry Lawson
Peter Morrison
George McPhail
Harold Townsley
Fergus
Acton
Acton Bantams
Dennis Harndon
Brad Timbers
Fergus Club
Idtchon
Ted Hagen
Acton Nets
Griffin
Mamby
R. Fleming
Dennis Haraden
Pete Morrison
Dennis
Pete
Johnny Snow
Randy Fleming
Landoni
Proctor
Fergus Scooters
Randy Weldon
Elora takes Tues double bill from Acton girls
The Acton Juniors lost 23 18 to Elora ending their season as they lined up to hand in uniforms. Acton Seniors fell 22 20 to Elora, confirming Elora in first and Acton in second in the playoffs. Lineups included Bonnie Jones Irene Severenski Linda Wood Jan Braida Bov Brunelle Britta Larsen Donna Williams Cathy Krul.
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Elora
Acton
Arthur
Une
Trudy Morris
Irene Severenski
Linda Wood
Jan Braida
Bov Brunelle
Britta Larsen
Donna Willams
Cathy Krul
Trap shooting season kicks off at Maple Hook Range
Keith Mainprize scored 25 straight to lead this week at Maple Hook Range. Brad Mainprize posted 10 and George Harris 17, with Ian Jeffreys visiting. Next Sunday marks the new season start at 1130 p.m. Prospective members and visitors are welcome.
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Keith Mainprize
Brad Mainprize
George Harris
Ian Jeffreys
Maple Hook
School Carnival Fate in March Meeting Updates
Arana manager Harold Townsley warned of a carnival with a Thursday March 28 date and limited participation. He noted representatives from all schools were invited but only two attended, promising entries as schools push for the trophy now restricted to the first six grades amid Spoyards’ recent win.
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Arana
Mgnager
Harold Townsley
Tentarle Uato
Dimuslchoot
Acton hosts Kitchener in 3-3 exhibition tie
Acton and Kitchener battled to a 3-3 draw in an exhibition as Steve Papillon and Bill Ware with John Scoyna provided two goals and assist, while Rick Baginsky opened for Acton. Bantam action saw McKenzie hat trick and McNabb, Taylor, Coles scoring in Acton’s 7-0 win over Brampton with Ferguson and McKenzie aiding. Officials beat bantams as McCulloch and Tarr led the Referee squad scoring.
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Steve Papillon
Bill Ware
John Scoyna
Rick Baginsky
Acton
Connally
Jose
Dinkle
Kitchener
Montag
Higgins
Brampton
Glen McKenzie
Jim McNabb
Mike Ferguson
MccNabb
McKenzie
Fisher
Bernie Taylor
Les Coles
Marshall
Refs
Stu McCulloch
Joe Tarr
K. Weldon
Brent Irwin
Murray
Ron McCulloch
Arena Schedule for Tri City Junior Hockey Teams
Arena schedule lists bantam practice from 8 to 9 p.m. and midgets exhibition from 9 to 10 p.m. An independent hockey session runs from 10 to 11 p.m. on Thursday February 29, followed by a mothers and pro school children event from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Legion
Legion Hockey
Bantam
Fergus
Acton
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