Atom Legion opener ends in Weston victory over Brampton
Weston edged Brampton 3 2 in the Atom Legion opener with Jeff Shields leading the tally for Weston. Jip Matthews and Larry Brown contributed assists as Weston's offense sparked the win.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
8
Weston edged Brampton 3 2 in the Atom Legion opener with Jeff Shields leading the tally for Weston. Jip Matthews and Larry Brown contributed assists as Weston's offense sparked the win.
Commentary on a bridge hand where South should open two diamonds and South’s bid and play lead to ten tricks. West leads hearts, East’s defense decisions determine declarer’s outcome. The piece notes the importance of heart and diamond switches and credits players like Betty Ashley and Gloria Coats in a club movement.
In the industrial league opener Sunday night the Hornets exploded for 12 runs in a 12-3 victory over the Raiders, with eight tallies in the final period and key baskets by Dan Arbie, Stu McDonald, and Ken Tuck. Jets and Orioles traded momentum, Jets springing ahead early while Orioles answered, but the Hornets dominated late to seal the win.
Acton Sons beat Georgetown 3 to 2 in a juvenile hockey clash on Thursday. Ken Owens opened scoring at 3.30 with assists from Brent Marshall and Alan McKenzie, Georgetown equalized at 8.59 in the third, Acton regrouped as McKenzie assisted on the tiebreaker at 10.20, and Brent Marshall sealed the win at 12.26 with a Gary Kelly assist.
Hall and Ron Heller break the draw but Oriole John Cunningham ties it unassisted. Mel Sheppard adds excitement with two penalties. Larry Porte and John Cunningham also draw roughing and elbowing calls for the Oriole squad. Jet penalties go to Rick Henderson and Dave Garrett for tripping and slashing. The fair board moves its annual meeting to Scout Hall on Saturday as temporary town office is formed.
Acton District High School hosts a January 26 sports night at 7 PM with a pep rally by the cheerleaders. Acton's Girls Team meets the Grads while the Guys play elders. Admission 26 cents. sock hop to follow for 50 cents featuring Allan Young from CJOY.
Acton LG.A Novices, short handed with 10 players, fall 1-0 to Bramalea on Sunday. Coach Barry Inscoo praised effort despite the setback and an ankle injury to Joe Kentner. Gerald Bardon scored twice in Friday’s 4-1 win over Hespeler as Acton closes season before playoffs.
About 170 attended the annual Legion dinner Saturday at the Acton Legion hall. President Gord James and other officers were guests at the head table. James noted plans for hall renovations and Kay James announced new upholstered chairs and tables purchased by the Legion Ladies to furnish the hall.
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