Acton Surges in 14-7 Battle to Top Leaders
Acton shows improvement in a 14-7 victory, overtaking the leaders as Lee and peers compete. The game featured notable plays and key moments shaping the outcome.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
5
Campbellville Defeats Acton 14 7 in Cold Park Game
Campbellville roared to a 14 7 victory over Acton as six first inning runs and eight stolen bases fueled the win. Acton pitchers failed to warm in the cold breeze, with Beckett and Cunningham struggling before the locals pulled ahead. Acton rallies in later innings but falls short. next they face Brampton on Wednesday.
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Acton
Campbellville
Acton Boys
Beckett
Credit Mumbo
Campbellville Boys
McCrissall
McPhail
Bampton
Brampton
Acton Bowls Slump Behind Guelph In Rainy Match
Acton traveled to Guelph where heavy greens and persistent rain hindered play. Guelph won 103 to 17 as Acton clung to a slim league lead amid a tight standings race. In Georgetown, Rockwood defeated Georgetown 102 to 100 shifting second place.
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Acton
Guelph
Georgetown
Rockwood
Havana Sugar Kings Dominant In Minor League Victory
Havana Sugar Kings routed the Miami Marlins 17 to 3 last Thursday at the public school. J Matmey homered and G Sterritt tripled for the winners. P Lae earned the win while D Are le and Umpire Bill Quennell oversaw the game. The Marlins manager Hugh O'Rourke criticized umpires after a decisive loss.
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Havans
Sugar Kings
Miami Marlins
J. Matmey
G. Sterritt
Brian Barbeau
P. A Lae
D._Arele
Bill Quennell
Marlin
Hugh O'Rourke
Montreal Royals
Allah Cheetham
D. Arbic
Danny Arbic
Fred Dawkins
Ivan Harris
J. Paul
Gordie Mason
Havens Sugar Kings
Wayne Rosselli
Marlins
Eden Mills Team Seeks Playoff Position After Week
Eden Mills won one and lost one last week as they hosted Morriston at Eden Mills Park, a 10 to score game visible. The Bees drew a large crowd. They then traveled to Guelph to face OAC, losing a tight contest. A potential playoff run looms with more games at Eden Mills Park and a forthcoming clash with Battersea.
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Milla Piayed
Morriston
Eden Mills Park
Chama Wan
Bees
Daves
Maccuss
Eden Mills
Guelph
OAC
Guelph Tin
Peate
Wasa
Ted
Guelph Bays
Othe Eden Mills
Narrow Escape From Mud At Fairy Lake Acton
Mrs Slaven of Acton narrowly escaped drowning when trapped in mud at Fairy Lake on a Tuesday afternoon. Onlookers failed to notice her plight until Mrs Norman Douglas freed her and pulled her to shore. The incident occurred near the beach as spectators watched and town traffic slowed this weekend.
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Fairy Lake
Slaven
Acton
Fars Lake
Norman Douglas
Sandy
Acton Falls to Waterdown 14 10 in Intermediates Clash
Acton Intermediates extended their losing streak with a 14 to 10 defeat at Waterdown last Saturday. Waterdown led after the third, Acton rallied briefly but costly errors and nine strikeouts plagued the home team. Skiing top performer Gibbs, and stand-in coach Bob Anderson, highlighted a lineup showing some improvement despite the setback.
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Acton
Waterdown
Acton Park
Arton
Cunningham
Spike” Scott
Bob Anderson
Dole
Paul Lawson
Councillors Approve Basement Use and Pay Honor to Clerk
Provincial police detachment approved use of two basement rooms in the old registry offices during renovations. Councillors observed a minute of silence for Clerk-Treasurer William Deans who died on Monday after 20 years in service. A letter of appreciation will be sent to his family and county buildings will close Wednesday afternoon to allow staff to attend the funeral.
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William Deans
Finder Returns Money As Honesty Prevails
Allan Cheetham of Acton lost five dollars recently and had it returned to him by Frank Holmes of Acton. The incident underscores the honesty of Acton residents and the community spirit evident in such acts.
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Finder
Allan Cheetham
Acton
Cheetham
Frank Holmes
RRS
Golfers' Corner Updates With Sparse Reports
The column notes golfers are on holidays and no Acton players entered the Cutten Field tournament last week. Caren course at 6200 yards par 70 stretches the course. Mike Coxe and James Gay are highlighted for needing rests during the cruise.
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Acton
Caren
Tittle
Mike Coxe
James Gay Chase
Bruce Andrews Wins Juvenile Canadian One Mile Title
Bruce Andrews of Acton and the Guelph Legion Track Club won the Canadian juvenile one mile championship under 18 at Varity Stadium Toronto during the Canadian Relay Championships. He clocked four minutes 3M seconds beating many strong rivals including teams from the USA. Fellow GLTC member Bryan Marsh finished ninth.
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Bruce Andrews
Acton
Guelph Legion Track Club
Varity Stadium
Toronto
Bruce
The
USA
Bryan Marsh
GLTC
Public Utilities Board Reports Meter Issues and Building Painting
At a regular meeting the Hydro and Water superintendents reported 28 faulty meters 10 water 18 hydro with meters to be moved or made accessible. Commissioners urged painting hydro buildings and cutting weeds while noting insurance and damage complaints and progress on the third line and Brock Street main repairs. An out of control accident near No 7 highway caused vehicle damage and a spill in the ditch.
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Hydro and Water
Public Utilities Commission
Aetter
Hydro
Ufder
Ontario Hydro
Fo Quakes
C Landtsay
D Mason
Lanbert
Brock St
Hay Andiceas
OFP
Verdun Simpson
Georgetown
No 7
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Montreal Royala
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A. Gervais and Son
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Boardmark & Co
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G . Thompson Fuels
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CrimmaSee Technicolor Heer Club
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