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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

4

Merchants Triumph In 12-6 Halton County Win

Campbellville led league with a 12 to 6 victory over Acton behind strong hitting and costly errors by Acton. Bruce Hamilton pitched efficiently for the Merchants while Wingrove drove in three runs including a first inning homer as Campbellville pulled away after the third inning and secured the win.

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Acton Juve Nine Defeats Burlington 3 1 in Tight Afffair

ActonJuvenile club wins 3 to 1 at Burlington behind strong southpaw Moore who fanned many. Bill Shannon hurled a six hitter for Acton with tight defense as they push two runs in early while Burlington could muster only one. Acton bats totaled five safeties led by Lina Wayne Marshall Dennis Gib Robins McCristall and Shannon.

Annwage Gueamgton Moore Acton Juve Town Acton Burlington Bill Shannon Shannon Lina Wayne Marshall Dennis Gib Robons McCristall Ric West Lloyd Massles Leatherland Bo McCristal T. Masales D. Gibbons Wo Marshall Waterhouse Ruddick B. Shannon Bo Price Tilson And Whalley Skinner Hesink Greer Haggerty Gibson Milton Merchants

Buffalo Bisons Dominate Montreal Royals in Seven-Play­er League

Buffalo Bisons win 16 to 3 over Montreal Royals using seven players as Riddell earns the pitching win with four runs support. Rochester edges Toronto 12 to 7 behind Holmes in a high-scoring interleague portion, while Toronto rallies briefly but Rochester holds on. Lead performers include Lee Turk Squeak and Red Wings, with Holmes and Riddell notable on the mound.

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Private Go Kart Club Opens North Italian Track

Private Go Kart Club in Esquesing opens a track south of Limehouse on the Otth ling. Attemted spectators were kept away as area remains closed for safety. The midh toated not stirs and mutters noted.

Esquesing Limehouse

Local Sports Scoreboard Mixed Results Across Week

Scores show ties and victories across multiple teams including Bronte Brampton Miron Dundas and Campbetivute. Key results include Dundas 3 Campbetivute 3 and Bronte 11 Brampton 3 with other matches listed for Saturday and Sunday.

Bampton

Local softball clash shaping season leads and rivalries

In a crowded four team race the Band, Firemen, Junior Farmers and Legion contend for top spot as league play tightens. Recent results include the Firemen’s 17 10 win over the Band, while Acton Merchants suffer a 7 2 loss to Oakville in a rain shifted Friday night cap.

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Eden Mills Lads In Playdowns In Ontario Finals

Eden Mills first representation in baseball and a pee wee team entering Ontario playdowns. The Juveniles defeated Milton 21 4 in a Thursday game and earlier beat Milton 39 19 last Saturday. Burlington win noted after 16 strikeouts.

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Atop the League Firemen Crown Hotel 20 to 0

The Peasants offered little resistance as the Hotel Firemen dominated with pitching by Fred Archibald and a barrage of hits. Five runs in the first inning and broad support built a 20 run output, while the Peasants struggled to advance baserunners despite occasional small threats.

Ian Hotel Thors Fred Archibald Larry Tailleter Fivemen Lindsay Obs B. Carvill Hotel Moundsmen Heller Wien Hotel Anit L. Taitleferth Cargillise Lindsay P. Bruce McKellar Deforest Commander N Nolan McCristall Pink Quenoell Dodd Price Townsle Spielvogel Frizzell Holmes Koek du Anderson Williams F. Auchibald

Michael Boughton Wins Separate School MVP Trophy

Michael Boughton, 14, moved from Brantford to Ada in March and joined the Mo 7 Bennett school. The pitcher and utility infielder was named Most Valuable Player of the Separate School baseball league for the second year, receiving the Po J Harvey trophy in Branville. He aims to pitch in the senior intercounty league for Guelph and admires the Milwaukee Braves. He is the son of Mrs. John Boughton of 340 Orville Road and has two brothers and a sister.

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