Acton Intermediates Rally Fails as Seven-Game Loss Streak Mounts
Acton Intermediates endured a seven game losing run after three straight defeats, with Oakville routing them 15 to 8 in the latest meeting. Dial Ughted and Ali Robinson provided late highlights for Acton, but the Oaks bullpen and errors sealed the setback, as Acton prepares for a Saturday clash with Milton for playoff positioning.
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Bantams Lose After Extra Inning Tie Breaker
The Oakville Bantams drop a 7-6 decision to Acton after an extra inning tie break. Acton led 6-8 through seven innings before a late Acton rally. Cunningham hit a home run for Acton as Oakville tallied nine hits and committed five errors under a 12 strikeout performance by Oakville’s pitcher. The Bantams next face Clarkson on Saturday.
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Annual Tourney Is Bowled In Acton
Acton Lawn Bowlers hosted the fifth Halliwell Marebles tournament with entries from most district clubs. Alex Halliwell of Mimico awarded prizes: Halliwell Trophy to Port Credit EF Cooper skip first. second to Acton T Watson skip. third to Brampton Misener skip. Consolation to Islington Anderson skip. Co V Charters Brampton district chairman announced district playdowns and provincial championship draws. Fish swim upstream because it’s easier to obtain food than by swimming downstream.
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Indians to Track Bantam Standouts
The Cleveland Indians’ ball school in Oakville offers mentoring with Hank Gowdy and Doe Voumick among the alumni. Local prospects from Acton include Paul Lawson and Bob Coon observed during four days of sessions. The program ends with an all star game though Acton Bantams did not appear in the Midget lineups.
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Johnston clan reunion at Sunnyside Farm in Acton
Members and descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt Johnston met at Sunnyside Farm Acton Erin Township on July 2 for games races and a piggyback program. A supper for 85 followed with desserts and speeches and a gift collection for Franky McPherson.
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Early Chinese telephone network on the Great Wall
The earliest telephone system attributed to Emperor Shi Huang Ti used brass tubes linked between guard stations along the 1,500 mile Great Wall. The improvised setup spread communication lines across regional outposts, showcasing ancient innovation in messaging.
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County Council Tightens Control Over Salvage Yards
County council approves a by law to regulate salvage and wrecking yards and require licenses at $20 with inspections by police or council members. It allows fines of $50 per offense and license cancellation for breaches, while noting existing local laws do not supersede. the by law targets unsightly yards while permitting charitable collections at different times. The measure follows Trafalgar Township’s appeal for oversight, with the Chief Constable supervising licensed yards.
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Niagara Falls Trip by CGLT Members and Church Outing
Last Wednesday June 6 members of the CGLT class with leader Miss Pearl Hamilton joined other United Church members on a bus trip to Niagara Falls. The trip was affected by rain. At St Johns Church Rev WG Tuxton was away on vacation and George Eliott led Sunday services. Interior work at the United Church caused morning services to be held in the Town Hall with no evening service. Presbyterian Church members traveled to Eden Mills for the morning service with the conference there. With Rev Fred Williamson also on vacation, Mr Crump ford conducted services this month. Chester O Plank sold household effects before closing his business and George Lawrence became new proprietor moving from near Milton. Visitors in town include Mrs G F E Montgomery and two children, Mrs C Hunter and son from Trenton with Mrs Po Powers Montgomery and LAC Hunter from Clinton, Mrs A Engleby and father from Acton visiting. Mr and Mrs Milton Greer and family of Hamilton holidaying with Mr and Mrs Frank Day. Mr and Mrs Ames of Duluth Minnesota visit Mrs Fo Nickell and Minnie Nickell is home from Toronto. Mr and Mrs Melvin Crispin of Acton visit his father, Mr Howard Crispin at Valles Road. SOS has no literal meaning but is a distress signal due to transmission ease.
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