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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
6
Acton officials and volunteers crammed five games in a week during the holidays, traveling to Ingersoll Guelph Memorial Gardens and Erin while hosting visits from Guelph and Hespeler. The group plans more games and Tegunbee series play as injuries rise and a new WAOA season looms.
A penalty filled game at the community centre ended with Elora Rocks winning 3 4 against Acton Tanners on a disputed goal with 33 seconds left. Acton led earlier 4 2 but Elora surged in third period, highlighted by Hillis and Baxter scoring, while penalties and skirmishes marked the match.
Acton returned to victory in the W.O.A.A. intermediate circuit by routing Hillsburgh 73 in Erin. Julian Zajac opened the scoring after emerging from the penalty box and Acton’s defensemen added steps, with Townsley twice and Lindsay and Inscorrap a goal each for Acton.
Guelph led the eight team town league action with a 7-1 win over Hamilton in the novice division on December 30. Dunbar starred for Guelph with a hat trick and two assists, while Deforest and Gibbons added goals. St. Catharines edged Niagara Falls 3-2 in pee wee, and Rochester and Buffalo drew 5-5 in bantams. Montreal topped Toronto 4-3 in the midget division.
Action filled game details show Acton Pee Wees defeating Erin 10 to 2. Key players include Ron Johnson and Ken Owen contributing goals and assists, with Danis Harkies also listed. Mentions of teammates Mascrrwis and Studer support scoring, while Don Mawel assisted.
Veteran sports writer Arthur Daley compares boxing champions to classic film icons, noting how era legends mirror cinema stars. The column reflects on careers, public display, and the shifting glare of fame in the sport.
A fragmented sports note recalls a local league event with teams like Gtown and Mespeler and mentions standings and goals. It highlights standout performances by Jack Johnson and a marvelously quirky exhibition by Sam Him meth wave, with scattered names and incomplete details from the Adhertising Club session.
Spiling Five Pas at the Acton Bowling Lanes led by Jim Gibson Pauls Mets Wear and Frank, with key scores from Bullough 693 Masates 603 and Agnew 788, as Firefighters upset to gain two wins. TenPro tops with Teague 864, Dominion Hotel strong with 5-2 gag. League standings show Acton, Tiger Cats, TenPro, Dominion Hotel, and Firefighters in tight races toward Dec. 29 results.
Headline highlights from intercounty action with Ace Jon and Merchants hosting rivals Suvers ville and Cem. Avion Cambines earns bronze and Work tte at Hopedale Plaza. Verma Arbicwis secures two wins this week with standout scores. Wave Srirey's 84 leads Pauls Meri's Wear win. Team members Lorna Macpherson Gary Turkuss Gail Breen Terry Churchill contribute best averages at Reinharts.
The Guelph Pee Wees split two back to back games at Memorial Gardens hosting Acton Businessmen's Pee Wees. Acton struggled for goals but showed defensive resilience while Guelph leaned on key players maltby and Johnston in a tight series with late game tension.
Acton club Midgets, boosted by coach Leno Marco, debuted in Shelleague play with a 13 0 loss at Hespeler but then faced Milton, holding them to 6 0 in a tougher rematch. Standouts included Pavement Hold, McDulle, Randell and Woterson with several goals and assists as Acton fought back.
Pee Wee A team Stans faced Bantams in an exhibition with a 5 to 3 final. Ken Murthy scored twice, with Kon Johnsen and others contributing assists as the Pee Wees built a lead in the second period before the Bantams narrowed the gap.
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