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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

6

Acton Midgets Beat Orangeville 7 4 in Pee Wee Clash

Acton Midgets defeated Orangeville 7 4 in a decisive Pee Wee contest. Kenny Owens opened scoring with early goals, Casey Harkley notched a career five goals, and Ron Johnston assisted on multiple scores. The Acton lineup featured Mason, Maltby, and Harkley delivering key plays and a strong third period to seal the win.

Casey Harkley Snipes Gases Harkbey Acton Basitessitiens Orangestle Acton Mids Kenny Owens Ran’ Maltby Ron Johnston John Mason Harkley Danny Grave Gudes Arockford Ted Orangeville

Georgetown Midgets crush Acton in TriCounty clash

Georgetown Midgets tally three goals in the third period and surge to a 14 to 1 rout of Acton in a TriCounty contest at the community centre. Gudgeon leads with three goals while Higham and Newton add two each. Acton’s Johnny Dunn nets a late period goal as Georgetown dominates from the second period.

Georgetown Acton Blow Press Club Johnny Dunn Danny Arble Geor Gudgeon Higham Rh Hed Newton Jeane M. Churchill G Ruddy Uolines Gi Masalesa John Dunne Doug Ford Ron Schmidt Jim Bullough Alan Halt Gary Murr John McNabb Ron Heller Danny Archie Paul Murr D. Norton E. Owen

Hilltops Sweep Tanners In Double Hockey set back

Hilltops defeated Acton Tanners in back to back games as Erin Hilltops dominated Thursday 3 4 and Friday 13 1. Jack Marshall faced heavy shots but kept them close on Thursday while Wally Waight led Hilltops with four goals and Mackenzie a five goal spree. Referee penalized nine players as Acton fans crowded arena.

Erin Hilltops Acton Tanners W.o.aague Erin Tanners Jack Marshall Acton Hilltops Marshall Brin Gangyottack Aring Judge Brothers Wright Mackenzie Wally Waight Tiltap FL Judge Dan Ruben Montgonygy T. Judge Cunningham Acton Poal Ma Donat Baxter Acton Lats Murray Brown

Guelph Royals steam past Hamilton in novice action

Guelph's novice squad showed polish against Hamilton as Roy Dunbar era winners included Ken Marshall Roy Mainprize and Bobby Andrews with a goal each. Dave Dunbar scored twice with assists from Gord Lasby and Bill Pendleton. Bobby Turkész stood out for Hamilton.

Guelph Royals Hamilton St. Catharines Niagara Falls Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto Acton Legion Guelph Roy Dunbar Ken Marshall Roy Mainprize Bobby Andrews Dave Dunbar Gord Lasby Bill Pendleton Kirby An Dian

Georgetown Lions rally past Acton in junior clash 3-2

Georgetown Lions erased Acton two-goal lead with a third period surge to win 3-2 at the community centre. Campbell scored the decisive goal, while Ron Mellon drew a penalty as rough play escalated, and Leatherland yielded on the visitors’ tying rush.

Acton Lions Georgetown Lions Tess Acton Lion Ernie Marks Georgetown Ron Mellon Ernie Campbell Leatherland Harvey Lions Secoods Brampton Thurs” Dasemght Heatherind Marks Ro Mel Bo McCratall G Rustell Malcolm D Gibbons Bustell J Goy Wo Bowen Mo Marshall I Johnson Dawkins Georgetown Pearce G. Campbell Rubson Cooper Harves Tee Sprowe Hepp White Barbour Marchand Morrow Marchendat

Tanners End Skid with 7 1 Win Over Breslau

Acton club snaps three game losing streak by defeating Breslau 7 to 1 in a WOAA game at Hespeler. Ron Phillips opened scoring in the second period, with goals by Footitt, Lindsay and Baxter fueling the surge. Third period dominance by Acton sealed the victory as reserves added late goals.

Elora Rocks Fergus Flyers Fergus Elora Flyers Montgomery Oscar Bloch Bolender Rocks Acton Tailend Bombers Hespeler Renmn Tanners Bres- Jaws Fin Place Hillsburgh Tio Marzo John Cunningham Budnes Ron Phillips Ted Fyoutt Scotty Harold Townsley Baxter McDonald Lindsay McCristall Footia Sin Me Don _ McCristall Pel Brestan Shewehuck Don Cindsay Ted Footitt Banmerson Baxter Dow, Lindsay

Bush League Opens First Practice and Player Selections

The Bush League organized its first practice at the community centre with about 40 players. A list of players selected to form four teams is named, including Williams, D. Wilds, AL. Phillips, G. Puncheon, D. and others, with each team numbered from 1 to 4.

Hunter K. Hemsley D. Zed Acton Industral Martin B. Cunningham Barber A. Lillie Juch Hone Will Choother Romo Ollowing

Penalty Costly for Pee Wees in Preston hockey clash

A Preston Pee Wees game tied 3 3 late. An Acton player was penalized two minutes for delaying the game, letting Preston score the winner and another goal. Acton’s Harkleys and Whittaker led scoring, while Ken Malibbs and Kook added goals for Acton and Preston respectively. Playoffs loom after the tense contest.

AL Prm Lea Acton Preston Harkleys Casey Harkles Danny Whittaker Daniel Harkles Ken Owen Avion Marriott Ken Malibs Whitatker Preston Kook

Acton Pee Wees Win Two and Tie One in Weekend Exhibitions

Acton’s Pee Wees played three exhibitions last weekend, winning two and drawing one. Friday night in Bolton they defeated Erin 3 1 with goals by Mason, Owen, and Longstree assisted by Johnston. Saturday afternoon they dominated Mayfield 13 3, led by Harkley’s hat trick and two goals from Owen, Mason, Vale, and Owen. In the Toronto Township clash with Cooksville they earned a 2 2 draw despite missing three regulars. Harkley opened the scoring, then Acton, led by Harkley and Casey, seized a 2 0 margin before Cooksville responded.

Acton Swamp Mayfield Bolton Satuternoon Cooks Torontos John Mason Kenny Owen Erin Ben Johnston Pete O'Connor John Longstree Ron Johnston John Winters Mike Vale Ken Owen John Maso Allan McKenzie Ranmisay Klay Clyt Kley Assiats Allan McKensie Rian Casey Harkley Jon Cooksville Toronto Danny Harkley John Mason Harklew Casey Kere@hwen Robert Dobbin Ken Smith

Acton Curlers Lead Weekend Curling Action

In Acton and surrounding highland clubs curling attracts and more than 100 enthusiasts flood the ice Monday and Tuesday evenings. Men women and students from Acton High join mixed teams, with results and standings to be tracked over a nine week schedule. Top groups vie for temporary wins as plans shape a season end playoff among ten top teams. Local schools Erin and Georgetown provide strong surface play and ongoing rivalries emerge through the season.

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