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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
4
Thursday baseball reports show Kitchener defeating Toronto in a wide margin with standout hits from F. Landry and P. Wedge. Lineups feature Toronto and Oakville players along with several minor league names as officials and managers are listed for the games.
Ontario fishing advocates urge fathers to take their sons on trips to fish. Vince Crichton explains that fishing builds character and memories, tracing a boy’s growth from eager youngster to capable partner on every trip, with lessons in patience and stewardship.
In the Pee Wee league, Milton used a left handed batting lineup to beat D Arbie 10-4. Acton's errors slowed the team until Shultis relieved in the third, then held the visitors, while Acton aims for revenge Friday with listed lineups. An old drivers seat from the Acton truck was returned to the firemen and may be repaired for display.
Brampton Spurs dominated Ac Tons Thistles in a 4 0 victory at the park. New coaching by Jock Calder and Dave Docherty at Acton V. Don Price of One Thistles performed well in goal before shifting to left back. Nine veteran players from Scotland and England bolster Brampton’s lineup.
Local Oakville league action notes Oakville secured a first place finish with a wide margin as London and Toronto clubs also posted results Baseball sees Rochester Montreal clash interrupted by a thunderstorm with Rochester rallying to win 4 6 Montreal had led 4 0 before the delay Rochester Hall Churchill Cook Windett Dunk Daver Wilbon Monteval and others featured in rosters while Kitchener Toronto and Milwaukee squads are listed in extended lineups.
Acton Merchants drop their eleventh game as Port Credit strengthens hold with a 9 to 1 victory. Pitching and batting struggles marked the contest with Port Credit overpowering Acton throughout the game.
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