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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
1
The article notes renewed interest in softball in Acton with local fans following games and discussions of lighting for night play. It highlights community efforts, public funding, and nearby towns engaging in promotions to boost the sport's profile.
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The report describes multiple canoeing accidents on Lake Ontario during a holiday. Oakville youths aged 17 and 18 were involved, with others thrown from canoes as waves battered the lake shore. Authorities investigate the incidents and the victims' identities are being confirmed by local officials.
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