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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

9

Promised track duel features Bruce Andrews and Bruce Kidd

Bruce Andrews of Acton District High School and Bruce Kidd of Toronto competed in a half mile race at Guelph’s GAC. Kidd surged to the lead and won as Andrews finished second, with Kidd setting a new Canadian Interscholastic mark in the event. The meet drew attention from Toronto papers and discussed its impact on regional track talent and intercity relations.

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Acton Merchants Top Milton Red Sox 7 0 in Seven Run Rally

Acton Merchants defeated the Milton Red Sox 10 7 at Milton Park after a seventh inning rally sparked by a walk from Tasold Townsley and a two bagger from Fennell. Scotty McCristall Ethier and Brian McCristall contributed key hits as four players from the senior Guelph Merchants joined the lineup. The Red Sox led 6 4 entering the seventh before Acton pulled away. Harold Townsley made a highlight defensive play in right field late. Seven pitchers saw action in the chaotic game.

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Acton Nabs Lead In Turbulent Baseball Tilt

Southpaw Harry Lawson started for Acton and faltered in the third before Howie Calin relieved. Burns, a newman from Guelph, moved ahead as Jett Fever blocked Acton. Nip Gervais faced trouble in the fourth as Hopkins came on briefly. Hilwan covered Acton Vigis in the same inning with Acton pounding hits.

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Softball league opens with bleachers planned for Acton teams

The Acton Softball Association released a schedule for an 18 game season starting Tuesday June 6 with games every Tuesday and Thursday through August 3. Teams include Acton Junior Farmers Domion Hotel Beardmore and Co Local 479 UPA Tanners and Acton Firefighters.

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Acton Maple Leafs Tie Galt In Expedition Soccer

A high school exhibition soccer match ended in a draw as the Acton Maple Leafs and Galt played on Sunday at the school grounds.

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Campbellville Downs Oakville Oaks In Error Filled 8-0 Affair

Campbellville defeated league leaders Oakville Oaks 8-0 in Halton County Baseball League play. Garry Held pitched Campbellville to the win, allowing five hits while striking out five. Paul Lawson delivered two hits and one run batted in for the Merchants as Campbellville capitalized on miscues by Oakville to pull away in the game conducted at the Oaks’ home field.

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Three Churches Form Summer Baseball League

Three church groups form a summer league with games each Thursday starting July and August at local parks. Teams include Wirgee Charedies Petes and others, with schedule details and locations issued by the league organizers.

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