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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1967

Page

7

Bailey breaks Canadian mile record at Police Games

At the 85th Police Games in Toronto Bailey runs 3 57.7 the first sub four minute mile by a Canadian. Crothers assists as both head to Winnipeg for Pan American competition. Bailey previously clocked 3 59.4 in San Diego.

Varsity Stadium Toronto Dave Bailey Canada Bailey San Diego California Crothers Winnipeg Bruce Kidd Jim Ryan Kansas

Grocers edge Herb's Delivery 17-1 in tough night

IGA rolled to nine wins in 12 games as Ken Maltby hurled eight innings of eight hits for the shopkeepers. Harold Townsley and Bob Doyle key in the fifth with a triple and run single, while Terry Masales and teammates shared nine runs. Umpires Jan Riddall and Ron Bastelle worked the plate as the IGA offense exploded past Herb's Delivery.

Herb Ledger IGA Ken Maltby Howie Leader Fred Archibald Harold Townsley Bob Doyle Herb’s Townsley Terry’ Masales Dave’ Manes Bruce Shultis Jan Riddall Ron “Boo” Bastelle D. Price T. Masales D. Manes J. Fryer C. Milne B. Shultis P. Marzo G. Maltby K. Maltby R. Shultis A. Hall B. Cargill McCristall J. Gay H. Leader H. Townsley B. Doyle B. Turkesz D. Archibald F. Archibald M. Ball R. Coe Rick Cor Dominion Hotel Bill Shanviti

Milton pitcher fans 18 batters in rout of GA ladies

Milton's S Cuthbertson dominated with 18 strikeouts over seven innings as Milton crushed Acton 15 to 1 under lights. Joanne Landsborough pitched for Acton and took the loss with four Milton runs in the fifth inning and shaky infield support. Lynn Dunn managed Acton’s lone run with a third inning single and Dunn later touched up with two more hits, while Bonnie MacDougall contributed Acton’s sole fourth inning score.

Frank Spielvogel IGA Milton Halton S. Cuthinson Helder Lynn Dunn Acton Lynn Bonnie MacDougall Jill Hurst Grocers Milton Club Joanne Landsborough Joanne Actons Rhe Milton C. Hearns D. Ferrier P. Burkholder C. Marsh C. M. Waldress S. Cuthbertson D. Burkholder C. Learmont C.hood Watson C. Horningg S. McMullen S. Bridgeman Keira Stevenson Bonnie MacDougallis Gail Fryer Brenda Lawson Sandi Slingerlands Liz Kirby

Station Hotel Upsets 1 GA in Softball Action

Station Hotel defeated 1 GA 8 to 6 last night on a win sparked by Eddy Smith pitching for the Innkeepers. Bruce Cargill led 1 GA with 24 hits and eight runs, while George Williamson contributed a double and singles for Station Hotel in a tightly contested game featuring a long roster of players.

Station Ledger Eddy Smith G.A Bruce Cargill George Williamson Jim Kay Barrie Ellott John Dunn Bob Sheppard Jen’ Riddall Lorne Peavey

Dominions Fall 9 5 To Station In Softball Battle

Station Hotel tops Dominions 9 to 5 in a Sunday softball clash. Ed Smith hit a third inning homer with no runners on, while Barrie Elliott, John Dunn and teammates racked up multiple runs. Dominions managed singles from Gilbert, Edmond, Bastelle, Dunn, and Faron in a winless streak effort.

Dominion Ed Smith Dominions Gilbert Edmond Ron Bastelle Dunn Faron Dominion Hotel Gilbert, Shannon, Edmond R. Bastelle Faron, Dick Trembley J McLaren

Acton Gals Top Palermo in Sixth Win of Nine

Acton I G A senior ladies defeated Palermo 11 to 8 after Palermo led early. Key players for Acton included Joanne Landsborough Bonnie MacDougall Lynn Dunn and Patsy Wheeler with multiple runs and RBIs. Palermo added runs from M Inglehart and M Bruinsma with late scoring by S Tovell S Bryan P Meredith and D Bryan.

Palermo Acton I.G.A Acton Joanne Landsborough Lynn Dunn Bonnie MacDougall Patsy Wheeler Brenda Lawson Jill Hurst Sandra Slingerland Liz Kirby M. Inglehart M. Bruinsma S. Tovell S. Bryan P. Meredith D. Bryan Walters J. Landsborough B. Lawson L. Dunn B. MacDougall P. Wheeler B. Brunelle S. Slingerland L. Kirby S. Tovei S. Nixon J Inglehart Watt

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