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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
6
In weekly lawn bowling action Guelph defeated Rockwood while Acton trimmed Georgetown. The win places Acton and Georgetown in a deadlock atop the standings as weather and busy schedules hinder play. A note mentions the Acton Open and a Banff festival of Indian celebration.
Eden Mills edged Centre Inn 7 6 in a hard fought game at Eden Mills Park as local fans saw a close contest. A rematch later in the week had no reported results by press time with Gilson of Guelph visiting to witness a tight community battle. The Eden Mills squad showed promising form and could claim the championship if they maintain their current level.
A rough crowd at Milton arena sparked fights during the show with a main event brawl between the Miller and Tolos brothers. A fan intervened and chaos spread as referees and wrestlers clashed, ending with a chaotic six man melee and a disputed conclusion.
Trafalgar led six rural opponents with an 8-3 win over Palermo halting a tight week in Halton ruralball. Haltonville remains near the top with 10 losses in as many starts as schedule shows Trafalgar facing Omagh and Palermo in upcoming dates.
The grade eight class of Campbellville Public School held its closing banquet in the Sunday school room of St. David's Presbyterian church. Inspector Mr. Bornholt spoke. Stanley Robertson led as chair. Sandra Black presided, with toasts by Larry Parchem and Margaret McPhail, plus performances by Janet Mitchell and Karen Howard. Several graduates received citizenship awards, and former graduates attended.
Acton Jehovah's Witnesses from the Georgetown congregation led by Otto Bejerman plan to attend the district convention at the CNE grand stand. The event expects about 30 000 delegates from eight Canadian provinces and 33 U S states, scheduled July 3 to 7.
Oakville blanked Acton 11 to 0 in seven innings as Oakville pitchers limited Acton to six Artem runners. Lawrence, Henley and teammates produced key hits while Oakville's defense held strong and runners were stranded.
Milton defeats Campbellville 6 to 5 in a tense grudge game Monday evening. Early scoring by Metenson and Cairns kept Campbellville close as Milton pulled ahead late with Guotrry and Marshall driving leads. Dos Lune and Primo Rigo added for Milton, while Campbellville rallied with Elst and Dredge but fell short as Manhall pitched the win and Maradton closed for the Atastets.
High school graduates urged to enter a weekly newspaper contest for a chance at bursaries totaling 3409 and to prepare for a publishing career at Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto. Applicants come from British Columbia to Newfoundland. winners may study Print ing Management and related journalism subjects.
In a high scoring evening at Aston pub, Maple Leafs upset the Marlins 53-? with Taranto and Lagpee leading scoring. Leafs pitchers and fielders, including Wagle and Waller, contributed key plays as Maple Leafs seize the win.
Hornby led 3 0 after two innings then pulled ahead with key hits from W Thompson and Hilson. Omagh failed to score after the third, while Omagh’s John Willmstt plated a run in the second. The narrative also veers into tourism copy about Ontario lakes and Algonquin Park.
Week end visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Fountain and family with Alliston and Guelph guests. The Angus and Winter wedding at Speedside church was attended by Ted Jestin and others. Congratulatory note to Mr and Mrs James Lillie after their Saturday marriage.
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