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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1966

Page

5

Pollriding the Fergus Flyers rebound bid after losses

Fergus Flyers add Robbie Dobbie back to the lineup and pursue Paul Knox return to spark a playoff push in the live W.O.A.A. circuit. John McCabe has rejoined, while Orangeville looms two points ahead with a game in hand. The Tanners prepare for Orangeville and Hespeler as coach Beaumont sharpens shooting and puck movement after recent scoring slide.

Fergus Flyers W.O.A.A. Int Bob Dobbie Dobbie Istiane Eo Flyers Paul Knox Knox Robbie John McCabe Fergus Orangeville Flyers Hespeler Mill Town Michacs

First Week Curling Results Second Draw For Bill Toth Shell Trophy

Results from the first week of curling show multiple players scoring two ends on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Notable teams include Lorne Doberthein and Wes Beatty with two each, while Bill Toth and Margaret Toth post wins in several matches. Additional entries list players from Monday afternoon and the Business Men’s spiel with mixed results.

Bill Toth SHELL

Tanners bomb Fergus Flyers to win eighth straight

Harold Townsley scored four goals, three in the final period, as Acton’s Tanners overwhelmed the shorthanded Fergus Flyers 11 to 4 to seize a first place deadlock. Gerry Inglis, Jim Farrelly, Tim Haines, and others contributed, with Kentner assisting Townsley on two goals. The game featured two fights and noted absences on the Flyers’ lineup.

Harold Townsley Acton Tanners Fergus Flyers aFergus Hespeler Fergus Fred Kentner Jack Langdon Townsley Formance Don’ McKenzie Sweeney Gord Nolan Towftsley Blake Inglis Jim’ Farretty Tim Haines Danny Archie Emmerson Beav Murray Marchment Fanners Gary Watt Dan Arbie Ozzie Harper Flyers Don Prickett Barry Redwood C. Pollock Gerry Inglis

Stormfest scheduling roils Tri- County hockey meet

Fifty delegates from ten centres met in Milton to tackle a huge scheduling problem. At least 18 games were rescheduled amid a stormiest meeting in Tri- County history as late ice arrival and community timing delays forced heavy changes. Teams may play three to four games weekly before January 20 with playoffs set after February 8 OMCHLA entry. Herb Robinson of Georgetown named secretary, replacing John McLean of Milton.

Tri-County Hockey Association Milton Ann McDuffe Tri- County Omchla Herb Robinson Georgetown John McLean Association

Bushwhackers top Royals 6 3 as Dustmen, Cyclones draw

In a Sunday Industrial Hockey League card the Bushwhackers led by Ron Mellon with two goals defeated the Royals 6-3. The Dustmen, short on players, tied the Cyclones 3-3 while Gary Ritchie notched a hat trick for Dustmen and John Dunn scored in his first Cyclones appearance with one second left to force a tie.

Bushwhackers Ron Mellon Seading Royals Dusters Deadlock Dunn John Dunn Cyclones Busters The John Leatherland Gary Ritchie Brian McCristal Fred Andrews Fred Dunn Don Harris Bruce Barber Stu McDonald Don Lindsay Doug Shepherd Baltimore Cleveland George McPhail Gary Masters Rochester Masterson Dale Fisher McPhail Brendan Irwin Frizze Irwin

Curling Teams Gather For Second Draw This Week

Curling clubs list its second draw of the week with ten teams on Monday 7 to 9 and 9 to 11 sessions, and separate rosters for Tuesday 7 to 9 with ten teams plus two additional lineups for afternoon entries including names such as Dumarsh Hurst Leachman Somerville and Van Wyck Nol an Beatty Manes.

Bill Dumarsh Nan Hurst Henry Leachman Shirley Somerville Lorne Doberthien Oral Norton Marv Invin Mary Kurtz Mae Dumarsh Jackie Blow Faney Stapleton June Doberthien Ethel ‘Holmes Joe Hurst Mary Hinton Bob Drinkwalter Walter Dubois Bill Mainprizg

South Wallops North in All Star Series Rout

The South All-Stars swept the series defeating North 12 to 4 in Hespler after winning 7-6 in Owen Sound. Don Park Jack Wildfong and Bob Davis led with two goals apiece, while Ron Tippen and Larry Schafer added three and two assists respectively. Proceeds go to the injured players fund. North’s Doug Woods tallied a hat trick in the opener with Jim Sweeney and Jim Farrellly representing the Tanners.

Hespeler Owen Sound Jack Watson Acton Jim Sweeney South Don Park Orangeville Jack Wildfong Bob Davis Durham Bild O’krafka Ron Tippen Fergus Jack Nixon Tom Graham Jim Farrelly Tanners Sweeney Watson Hespelera J. Sweeney B. O’krafka J. Wildsong R. Tippen T. Graham C. Pollock J. Readhough M. Townsley D. Park J. Farrelly B. Davis J. Nixon L. Schafer L. O’kraf

Orangeville Here On Friday Night

Acton Tanners renew their rivalry with Orangeville Friday at the community centre as Dufferins visit for a second matchup of the season. Orangeville seeks a playoff berth while Acton aims to stay in first place with two wins in two nights after facing Mic Macs in Hespeler Thursday.

Hespeler Tanners Huskies Acton Ted Hespelers Orangeville Junior Beaumont Durham Acton Tanners Dufferins Mic Macs Acton Club

Acton and Weston Trade Shutout Victory in Hockey Night

Acton blanked Weston 2 0 with Gord Toth and Steve Brunche each scoring unassisted goals. Weston then edged Brampton 3 2 as Jeff Townsley netted twice and Kentner added one with Scayne assisting on Townsley’s first. Penalties went to Kentner of Weston. Other results include Hamilton 2 St Catharines 2 and Springfield 3 Rochester 2.

Acton Weston Gord Toth Steve Brunche Kent Kentner Richard Holmes Brampton Jeff Townsley Johnny Scayne Townsley Jim Hurley Hylp Wayne Allan Ricky Baginski Steve Papillon Hamilton St. Catharines Bernie Taylor Jim McIintyre Kitts Gary Fisher Saints Steve Marshall Peter Hargrave Marshall C. Shultis Brian Storey Oshawa Niagara Davide Norman Leslie Coles Charlie McRae B. McKenzie James McNabb Wade Knight Hershey Pittsburg Steve Garrett Bears Hornets Ken Marshall Brian Death Clive Stewart Bill Black Dave le Blanc Bob Lovell Ray Hawkins

W.O.A.A. International B Standings Tonight

In the W.O.A.A. International B standings Hespeler faces Fergus while Acton meets Fergus. Durham has games against Hespeler and Orangeville, with a Friday Jan 14 slate at Acton and Hespeler at Fergus and a Monday Jan 17 Durham at Orangeville.

Hespeler Fergus Acton Durham Orangeville

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