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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

6

Minor hockey scene faces scrutiny and debate in Ontario

The article surveys a lively minor and junior hockey scene across Ontario towns including Guelph, Milton, Georgetown, and Acton. It notes coaches and managers like Ben Bayliss and Ernie Marks, discusses fines by the OHA for bench melees in Guelph, and highlights upcoming games and player development efforts with local clubs and sponsors.

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Legion Minor Loop Opens Hockey Action with Early Tight Games

Action in the Legion Minor Loop begins with three sections, Junior A American and National leagues. Guelph Raptors beat Hamilton Red Wings 2-1 in Junior A while Rochester edge Buffalo 5-4 in the American division and Toronto beat Montreal in the National league with scoring from Massey Dunne Calderon and Shultis.

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Youngest skater Linda Braida places third in novice ladies

Twelve year old Linda Braida of the Guelph club earned third in the novice ladies class at the Western Ontario and Niagara Peninsula sectional championships held in Guelph Memorial Gardens January 12 14. Sharon Davis won compulsory figures with Braida placing second overall after figures and the two 11 half minute solo programs. Participants hailed from Owen Sound Windsor Stratford St Catharines Niagara Falls and Guelph. Linda has consistently scored high marks and also sang in a school operetta while Elizabeth Force finished fifth in senior ladies.

Linda Braida Western Ontario Niagara Peninsula Guelph Memorial Gardens Sharon Davis Guelph Linda Bratda Owen Sound Windsor Stratford Nts Catharines Niapars Falls Linda Milton Our Dead Park Elizabeth Force Chauppien Jids. Cosby St. Catharines Daaughter Mrr Norman Bricheane Elizabeth Iss Ted Pores

Acton Merchants Rally Past Milton In High Scoring Clash

Acton Merchants beat Milton 85 to three in a fast paced game at Milton Arena. Key players included Keith Ramnes and Harold Watson scoring for Acton, with Arvan Hi SOIT cited for deterrence and Stuart McDonald delivering strong plays for the Home squad.

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Midgets Edge Acton In 7-3 TriCounty Game

Hespeler triumphed 7-3 over Acton in a TriCounty league tilt on Saturday night. Acton’s Sheldon Blow opened scoring but Hespeler pulled away with three early goals and sealed the win with three late scores as Gordie Mase and Mitry Marshall contributed. Seven penalties were called by the officials.

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Port Credit Wins Legion Tourney

Port Credit wins a local Legion tournament with strong performances from Acton Milton and Oakville area bowlers. Port Credit's Jit Hikerson led individual scoring with a high triple and Port Credit edged Milton by two points for the towel prize.

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Yellow Belt Carl Weir Achieves Stal Tends In Toronto

The text notes Carl Weir earning a yellow belt in a martial arts style in Toronto. It mentions other names like Phatasuita puulo chiss and Chett Kevan piste oat jatclon, but details are unclear.

Carl Weir Toronto Las Fle Ciscan Chett Kevan

Marks Natchés Four Lions Fire

A late scoring burst by Marks powers the Lions in a night game with Dennis Gibbons and Rea aiding. Hespeter and Walker spark defense as Lan bass rises in the second and Ron Marable adds a counter to 32.

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Unclear sports recap with scattered names and actions

The fragmentary report describes a late game finish with mentions of players such as Cristal Gibbons W Hartley and McCristall. Scoring lines reference A Marks and W Walls, with period notes and penalties amid a disrupted play narration.

Five Star Swim Tests In Guelph Pool Event

Five Star swimmers at Guelph pool, including Pont Swememers and Acton Water Y's Swanton Club, presented a combined test of speed and technique. Notable participants Tony Topper Reed Carole Wier helped organize. Parents and sisters observed as officials, coaches, and testers evaluated performances and progress.

Guelph Chis Denoy Tony Topper Ill Reed Carole Wier

Girl Guide Meeting Adopts New Sisterhood Honors

The gathering opens with God Save the Queen and a Gane prover ritual. Janet Roynvaldsenm is enrolled, and Adps Wallis accepts the new gods into the sisterhood of Gaidup as minutes note a history of the campaign and a history test of about 200 questions.

God Hinds Janet Roynvaldsenm Ouissionuer Adps Wallis Gaidup Hiemietherse

Bantams Drop Erin 4-1 as Waller Shines

Bantams defeat Erin 4-1 with Waller standout in net. The game featured multiple penalties and referees enforcing calls, while Acton Hunters and Stenedersgu players contributed despite the rough play.

Bantams Erin Waller Nets Sanere Tinder Ganty Waller Acton Hunters

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