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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

7

Boxing and hockey chaos erupt in Friday Orangeville Acton game

Local sports notes recount a wild Friday night as Blake Inglis and Bob Montgomery clash with fists while referees and police intervene. Gerry Inglis and Don Park mix in as the arena devolves into a brawl with 36 minutes in penalties. Attorney Bill Church objects to the clock before a final Orangeville win and Acton loss. Minor hockey week kicks off with events and a benefit midget all-star game in Oakville.

Tanners Blake Inglis Gerry Orangeville Inglis Brothers Bob Montgomery Bob Montgomery Gerry Inglis Don Park Don Nein Park Park A Fox Goose Bill Church Acton Stripe Shirt Minor Hockey Association

Armstrong Elected President of Ontario Electric Association

Proxy J. T. Jack Armstrong hydro commissioner of Georgetown was chosen president of the Central Ontario District No. 4 Ontario Municipal Electric Association during the annual meeting at the Westbury Hotel in Toronto.

J. T. “Jack” Armstrong Georgetown Central Ontario Ontario Municipal Electric Association Westbury Hotel Toronto

Youngest Team Shines in Acton Novice Tri-County Hockey

Acton Novice, the youngest Tri-County team, shows grit and learning drive. With three eight year olds and five nine year olds, they’ve gone two wins, one loss, and six losses, scoring 26 and conceding 33, never shutout this season. Steve McIntyre leads with 12 goals. Terry Holmes shines in goal.

Acton Tri-County Barry Don van Fleet Brampton Guelph Steve McIntyre Terry Holmes Gary Gerald Barden Russ van Fleet Ken Withers Paul, Daly Billy McGilloway Chris Tennant Dave Lee Glen McKenzie Tower of Acton

Scoreboard Action Fifthesepeler 4 First Period

Scoreboard shows a hockey game with multiple period goals and penalties. Players Townsley Haines Evans Graham Inglis McDonald Park Montgomery and others are listed with assists and penalties across three periods and overtime, including several goal scorers and multiple goals by Evans and Inglis. The account reflects a fast paced era with abbreviated names and scattered punctuation.

A—H. Evans D. Evans O—H. McDonald Little A—T. Haines G. Inglis M. Marchment O—D. Park L. Solomon H. Townsley O-Montgomery Parks A—B. Inglis J. Cunningham A—G. Inglis T. Haines D. Archiclooo O—L. Solomon Donald O—B. Montgomery McDonald H. Evans

Curling Results From Evening and Afternoon Draws

Curling results list players and scores by time blocks across Monday Tuesday sessions. Notable names include Jack McGeachie Al Kirkness Mae Dumarsh Dr Brian Moore Gord Cooper Ted Tyler and Margaret Toth with multiple four point games and several zero scores across men and ladies divisions.

Jack McGeachie al Kirkness Ab Invin Lorne Doberthein Ethel Holmes Walter Dubois Frank van Wyrck Meb Blow Bill Dumarsh Mae Dumarsh Allan Ellerby Jim Graham Wes Beatty Ted Tyler Jr Dick Lee Gord McCutcheon Don MacMillan Bruce Cargill Mick Holmes 2Ken Marchment Andy Nolan Brian Moore Len Lovell Jack Ridley Alex Zheethoff Claude: Cook Gord Cooper Chester Anderson A. Buchanan Bunk Holmes L Ted Tyler Sr Bill Toth John Buchman Margaret Toth Fyfe Somerville Berm van Fleet Rev. A. H. McKenzie Vic Patrick Don Timmings Harvey Laverty Dave Manes Bunk Holmes Eve Cooper Willa Hewitt Eleanor Gay Gwen Tyler Mae Wilds

Tanners Win in Overtime at Hespeler

Acton Tanners pull a 54 overtime upset at Hespeler against league leaders Mic Macs then fall 10 46 to Orangeville Dufferins on Friday. Nine wins, four losses leave them second to Hespeler. Penalities few as Harden Inglis duel with Orangeville.

Tanners Hespeler Clunker Orangeville Acton Tanners Contrasc Mic Macs Orangeville Dufferins Shrivers Dufferins Inglis Brothers Don

Tanners edge Acton in OT thriller amid crowd fight

Watson absent for Mic Macs as Acton takes 2-0 lead then ties, overtime features Evans brothers, Kentner trip, Farrell assist, and Howie Evans winner. Orangeville belatedly shakes off overtime fatigue with five third period goals. Crowds erupt as Blake Inglis, Park and Gerry Inglis spark brawl and police intervene.

Nvbreak Tanners Watson Acton Harold ‘Townsley Haines Florida Bob Johnson Mic Macs Tom Graham Wopouls Gerry Iylis Blake Blake Inglis Beaumont Orangeville Dufferins Jim Sweeney McDonald Little Howie Evans Les Solomon Fred Kentney Motiorts Bob Montgomery Gerry Inglis Dave Park Gerry Park Donjon Doug Danny Archie Doug Evans Tim Haines Murray Marchment Harold Townstey Hugh McDonald Ron Little Townley

Royals Edge Cyclones In Sunday Hockey Slugfest

Mel Shepherd sparked a loud Royals win as they beat the Cyclones 65 to ? with Shepherd’s goal denial impact and strong vocal defense. Ron Schmidt and Doug Black led in assists, while John Cunningham, Bruce Macpherson, Dave Papillon and R Dolby added goals in a tight Industrial League night. The Bushwhackers tied the Dusters 66 with a late surge, Gary Ritchie scoring four and adding a helper.

Mel Shepherd Royals Cyclones Bushwhackers Dusters Ron Schmidt John Cunningham Bruce Macpherson Dave Papillon R. Dolby Doug Vickery Doug Black Schmidt Ed Hilliard John Dunn Ed Hubble Stu MacDonald Dor ‘Harris Larry Porté Bruce Barber Fred Andrews Gary Ritchie Jeff McLaren Bob Bruce Red Phillips Denis Gibbons Brian McCristall

N H L Old Timers Exhibition Set For Acton Friday

The N H L Old Timers will appear in an Acton exhibition with Acton Tanners on Friday February 8 sponsored by the Legion minor sports and Acton Minor Hockey Association to aid local hockey. Notables include Ivan Walmsley Bob Goldham Barry Cullen Brian Cullen Sid Smith Harry Watson Cal Gardner and more as listed by organizers.

N.H.L Acton Tanners The Legion Minor Sports Acton Minor Hockey Association Acton Detroit Cal Gardner Toronto New York Harry Watson Chicago John McCormack Danny Lewicki

Acton U P W A Midgets Fall to Guelph and Milton

Acton U P W A Midgets lost 5-1 at home to Guelph and 6-2 to Milton in Tri County play. Kenny Owen scored Acton’s lone goal against Guelph, while Milton tallied six goals in the second period. Acton’s Alan McKenzie Casey Hark Icey both scored, with Brent Marshall John Mason and Jim Barden assisting.

Acton U.P.W.A Guelph Milton Kenny Owen Royal City Crew Alan McKenzie Casey Hark- Icey Brent Marshall John Mason Jim Barden

Brampton, Acton, Niagara Falls hockey results mixed

Brampton beat Acton 3-1 as Jim Hurley scored twice and Billy Ware had a goal and an assist. Acton reply came from Ivan Hearns. Hamilton routed Niagara Falls 8-0 with Rene Schuts scoring five and Bernie Taylor three. St Catharines edged Oshawa 3-2 with Gary Fisher twice and John Rochester set up a goal. Buffalo beat Baltimore and Montreal defeated Toronto 6-3 with a spread of scorers.

Brampton Acton Jim Hurley Billy Ware Jim John Ashby Ricky Baginski Steve Papillon Ivan Hearns John McCutcheon Steve Brunelle Dill Taylor Hearns Jeff Townsley Weston Jeff Shields Kent Kentner Rene Schuts Bernie Taylor Hamilton Niagara Falls Schuts Jim McIntyre Treth Armstrong Blair McCallum St.Catharines Oshawa Gary Fisher St. Kitts John Rochester Russell Coultrup Steve Marshall Brian Storey John Snow Rochester Howard Coultrup Jim Mullen Mullen Seth Armstrong Dean Storey Dale Fisher Cleveland Brendan Irvin Jim’ Frizzell Brendan Irwin Garth Taylor Henry Wissenz McPhedran

Flyers Here Friday Night Upset Bid Faces Tanners

Fergus Flyers reinforced by veterans Bob Dobie and John McCabe host the Tanners Friday night aiming to build on last week’s 7 6 loss to Orangeville. Don Prickett cited as top netminder boosts Fergus as Acton, Durham and Hespeler push for first with playoff implications.

Bob Dobie John McCabe Fergus Flyers Orangeville Flyers Hespeler

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Sports Beat Ken Owen Toronto Westclaire Oakville Wayne Tucker B. Inglis J. Farrelly J. Wildfong B. O’krafka H—T. Graham E. Pisin D. Hespel D. Heipel E. Plein Farrelly B. Kitzman Wildfong B. Russell O—R. Little Guistini Solo- Tno O—Townley O—Mcdonald Solone Mon O—Little Cooper Gregg G. Ingli Lovell Bros Bob Kitzman Sweeney Trip Trespeler Fred Kentner Bob Russell Jim Farrelly Kenther Don McKenzie Bob Daniels Big M Sun Hockey By Clair Voyant Mel Noel Rowsell Ruddy Gus) Holmes Jim MacDonald Grant Withers Gord Mason Jim McDonald Wayne Shepherd Bob Loutter Ted Pope Bill Buchanan Gord, McCutcheon Charlie Thom Harry Lawson Petty’s Garage Rockwood Leslie Coles Wade Knight Storey David Norman Steve Shultis Jan Sen PEE Wee Baltimore Springfield David Rochester Saitz Gary Masters Roland Bantam Hershey Buffalo Ken Marshall Dave LeBlanc Steve Garrett Clive Stewart Brian Death Bear Garrett Marshall Gord Williams David Kennedy Wayne Deforest Montreal Stew McCullough Bob Waller Gary Kelly Ron Hagan Brian Dunn Liloyd Smallwood Ben Bayliss Canadiens Kelly Oyor Ted Pratt Leafs Ernie Waller Cook Fisher Gordon Dobbie McCabe Fergus Club Don Prickett Durham Bowl For Health O.B.P.A Thisuxton Buxton Mill Eat Wilbur Canada L. A. Duby Mayor
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