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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1960

Page

4

Guelph and Hamilton win intercounty squirts baseball

Guelph edged London 3 to 3 in the Squirts Intercounty League while Hamilton defeated Kitchener 8 to 3. Guelph pitcher Danny Calder struck out seven in four innings, with Michael Wolfe and Bobby Hatch scoring in the final frame to seal a 3 3 tie break. Eddie Massey led Hamilton with a home run and multi run contribution as Greg McLean Myles Field and Massey also figured in scoring.

Guelph London Michael Wolfe Bobby Hatch Hamilton - Kitchener Hamilton Exldier Massey Greg McLean Mike Field Kitchener Mike Vale Jim Lee Myles Eddie Massey Mike Jeffries R. Hay B. Dunn L. Carnochan L. Varey S. Pereira G. Taillifer P. Vale Deforest D. Scrigley J. Churchill R. Jeffrey R. Johnson D. Calder B. Field M. Wolfe B. Brown T. McDowell B. Hatch Hamilton W. McLean G. McLean M. Field Li Myles E.sey G. Dew G. Cook T. Cochran

International Play Bisons Tramp Montreal Loss

Buffalo Bisons strike early, tallying four runs in the first inning as Elliott Harris Riddell and Heikamp lead a powerful start against Toronto Maple Leafs in an International League game. Rochester battles Montreal, but a late Rochester surge stalls at five innings as Montreal gains momentum.

Leafs 15 6 by Whisker in tight hockey style card

Montreal paced by a Churchill home run chalked up five runs to come within a run of deadlocking the game. Rochester scored four in each of the first second and third innings to wrap the lead up. Montreal, Lee with Goo Turkese will Lee Dunk Franklin Neon Churchill with one and McMillan with two supplied the scoring punch. Buffalo Ellion Harris Mason Riddell Heikamp Wallis Pringle. Toronto Rogers Hagers Briggs Cook McNabb Cooney Jinks Henderson Bard Yale Rochester Holmes B Brown B Livenby G Taylor G Kelly G Ohenden FL Barnes P Devsdale Montreals Lee Turkesz Dank Tranklin Dowding Hagers McMillan McGeachie Churchill

International League Baseball Acton Buffalo Bisel Toronto Maple Lee Rochester Montreal Elliott Harris Riddell Heikamp Wallis Mason Pringle Churchill G. Holmes B. Brown Lazenby Ylar G. Kelly Tor Uy Lee Goo Turkese Will Lee Dunk Franklin Neon Churchill McMillan Ellion Rogers Hagers Briggs Cook McNabb Cooney Jinks Henderson Bard Yale Holmes B. Livenby G. Taylor G. Ohenden FL Barnes P. Devsdale

Tune of 178 Band Marches Over Legion Under Tinny Masales Baton

The 178 Band, led by Tinny Masales, defeated Acton Legion 178 to 0 in a Monday night Acton softball game. Butch Richman earned the win as the bandsmen built early leads, while Chuck Shultis and Bob Drinkwalter homered off Jock Bullough and Mel Jordan. Legion struggled after a strong first inning, with Don Grien handling catcher duties and Jid Phillips on plate duties as the Legion fell behind.

Tinny Masales Acton Legion Acton Legionnaires Butch” Righman Chuck Shultis Bob Drinkwalter Jock Bullough Mel Jordan The Legion Piyches Fulian Ray Wallis Jid Phillips Don Grien Legion — V Shultis B.drinkawaker Shea Cem Jordan P Buchanan Ib B. Inscoe F. Irvine F. Ab Ten Rt Raymond Braidact Gib Jordan It Jim McGregor Butch Richman J. Zajacco Hee Lambert Frank Spielvogel Jim Green Bill Taylor

Acton Softball League Standings and Key Matchup

With one game left in the first half Acton softball standings show Dominion Hotel and Station Hotel in the race for the top spot. The Citizens Band beat Acton Legion as the second half opened on Monday and the table to July 5 lists Junior Farmers 26 Fire Fighters 5 26 Dominion Hotel 43 71 6 Citizens Band 52 4 Station Hotel 42 2 Can Legion Sr 4 20 2.

Acton Station Dominion Hotels Dominions Citizens Band Acton Legion Jack Newton Bill Patterson Acton Softball League Pa Pw Junior Farmers JR Dominion Legion

Fireman's Trophy for Bill Quennell Honored by Fire Brigade

Firemen held a Friday party for Bill Quennell as he moves to Listowel to become an engineer at Campbell's soup factory. He receives a desk set and pen, a fireman figurine engraved with his name, and thanks for past service including as brigade secretary. He departs July 18 with his wife and family.

Bill Quennell Bill Quernel Listowel Quennell Campbell's Soup Hall

Firemen edge Dominion squad in last inning thriller

Firemen pull off a 7 to 4 win over the Dominion Hotel team in a tight softball game at the park. Trailing 5 2 entering the third, Firemen rallied with a five run frame then tied the game in the seventh on Scotty McCristail’s walk and Bill Quennell’s double, with Quennell scoring the eventual winning run. Pitcher Fab Phillips held back the Dominions while D Archibald and McCristall starred for the Firemen.

Hook and Ladder Dominion Hotel Dominion Firemen Dominions Fred Aghibald Scotty” McCristail Bill Quennell Quennell Fab Phillips Aniibald Td Hose

The Peasants Debut New Blue White Sweaters In Outfield

The Peasants will soon decorate the outfield in their new blue and white sweaters Brunelle’s Station Hotels team also preparing fresh outfits this week.

Brunelle Station Hotels

Explosion in Ninth Inning Snatches Win from Bronte

Trailing by two in the ninth, Acton's Merchants exploded for three runs to edge Bronte Braves 8 to 7. Pinch-hitter Chuck Jewell delivered a triple driving Lyne Me from first for the decisive score. Harold Townsley drew a walk to set up Jewell's game winning hit after McGregor's miscue. Fryer relieved Lawson and closed with three hits allowed. Bronte led 3-0 early, Acton tied in the fourth, then produced six hits for four runs in the bottom half of the fifth to take 5-4 lead.

Acton Bronte Braves Halton McLaren Harold Townsi Pete McGregor Jewel MacAloney Harry Lawson Dude Marchants Lawson Firth Jeff Fryer Fryer Bronte Townsley McCristall Osborne Paul Shields Milton Dennis Gibbons Malcolm Medall Gilliam Campbellville Merchants Browning Sm Acton Juveniles Bil Shinnon Price Howe Brokin Brian McCristall

Acton Juveniles Fall as Shields Dominates on Mound

Acton Juveniles, missing key players, lose 11-4 to Milton as Shields limits Acton to four hits in seven innings. Milton jumps ahead with early runs, but Acton rallies briefly in the ninth before Milton secures the win. Bronte’s Bronte leads with three hits as Acton hosts Campbellville next.

Bronte Pee Wees rout Acton Pee Wees 11 to 1 on Acton diamond

Bronte topped Acton 11 to 1 last Thursday as Bronte pitchers Trebble Sargeant and Boughton held Acton to one run. Acton scored in the fifth on a walk driven run by Dave Ryder, while Bronte piled up runs in every inning but the fifth.

Bronte Acton Pee Wees Acton Dave Ryder Trebble Sargeant Boughton Rhe Acton Cook Taillefer RF Waller Heikamp Riddall SS Quennell Hall Ryder iSargent P. Boughton

Oil Well Picnics Brighten Park Track Fun

Oil well tidbits mix with park upgrades as track grading last Saturday and oiling on Tuesday promise smoother outings. A snappish recording notes a sales clerk exchange, urging talk with the manager who is said to have more sense.

Rain Outs Slow Intermediate Contest In Oakville

Last night’s Intermediate contest was rained out in Oakville. Milton leads Acton in pursuit of the OBAL title as Dude Lindsay’s crew must win every game, with two of his sons on the roster. Vic Masters reports last Saturday’s Milton 63 Acton 6 3 win and a 3 2 double play save.

Oakville Dude Lindsay Crew Milton Dude Jim Don Vic Masters Banny Archie Acton Honme Archie

Six-Run Fifth Inning Assures Juve Victory

Acton Juveniles edge Bronte 6 3 in twilight game as five run fifth seals win. Bronte leads early tied 2 2 but Acton bats strike with four hits and three walks. Dennis Gibbons opens by getting on base and a string of hits drives in the decisive runs.

Victors Fall as Milton Surges Late to Beat Acton

Acton Pee Wees led through most of the game but a two run uprising in the seventh gave Milton Steam a 4-3 win. Milton pitchers limited Acton to six hits while Robert Lee allowed three, with key hits by Patterson and Leeds in the final frame. Other players named include Holmes Rid Dad Heikamp Cook Hall Rogers Taillefer Sargent for Acton and Brosh Evil Wildfong Gus Clements Tee for Milton.

Acton Pee Wees Milton Steam Holmes Riddall Teikamp Acton Milton Ame Antil Penns Patterson Leeds Robert Lee Milton Rue Acton Milion Omy Boughton Rid Dad Heikamp Cook Hall Rosgers Taillefer Sargent Milton — Brosh Evil Wildfong Gus Clements Ris Nuwar Forbes Moun

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