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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

6

Acton Midgets Win 7-5 In Open Despite Late Threat

Superb pitching by Denis Gibbons led Acton Midget Pall to a 7 5 victory over Aldershot in Acton Park Tuesday evening. Gibbons hurled stellar ball with Doug Ruddick catching and runners picked off. Acton stole 11 bases in 4 1 2 innings while committing five errors to Aldershot’s two. Aldershot scored twice in the first, Acton answered with three in the bottom half, and four more in the second before darkness halted play with Acton ahead.

Denis Gibbons Acton Aldershot Acton Park Gibbons Doug Ruddick

Montreal Toronto Win Tilts in International League Play

In Montreal, Rochester fell 10 to 2 under the pitching of J Dowding and Tartees as Hale and Dedés delivered solid work. Toronto also swept Buffalo 14 to 12 with a four-run third inning, the game highlighted by a final out when a batter without a helmet was ruled out under new rules. Lineups listed for both clubs with managers Pete Vale and K Elster guiding their teams.

Sports Page Montreal Toronto MZ Bennnett Rochester J. Dowding Tartees Whemstead Kexm Hale Ed ‘Ouce Dick Lee Youre Insers Hird Dedés Jobe Creasey Buffalo Trrnity Club Neo Pete Vale M. Miller N. McKellar R. Price D. Earle D. Diaszak G. Wallis B. Robertson M. Harris J. Counev J. Ware W. Rogers B. McNabb K. Elster B. Boughton B. Benton F. Morton J. Pringle D. Garrett S. Wolfe J. Davidson B. Hart B. Elliott BR. Shultis J. Mason J. Pasma State Hee Don Earle Billy Diaszak Wayne Rogers Robert Price George Wallis Bear Robertson Merl Harris Neil McKellar Back Tow Jim Cooney Alex Niesczen Peter Vale Jim Ware Mike Miller Ken Elsley Brian Wilkinson John Mason Ken Elstey Bob Hart Brian Boughton Steven Wolke Jack Pringle Jake Palma Bernie Benton Ray Shultis Doug Garrett John Davidson Barrie Elliott

Revision of Intermediate Schedule List July 10 all star game

A revised schedule of intermediate ballgames is published for Halton county teams Acton Bronte Campbellville Dundas Milton Oakville and Brampton. The list covers June 2 through August 7 with dates and matchups such as Campbellville at Bronte June 2 Oakville at Acton June 4 and Acton at Campbellville July 31.

Ee Sereeree Fea Halton Acton Bronié Brarie Campbellville Dundas Ton Oakville Bronte Milton Campbellsville Brampton Saltville Ushvilis Bhisite Sporiag Jane Bitton Rte Bill Campbellville

Local Driver Fined After Stop Sign Crash in Huron County

Frederick C. Buschten of Clinton, Huron County, charged with failing to stop at a stop sign after colliding with Mrs. Florence Lapp of R R J Moffat at Highway 25 and Base Line in township. Convicted and fined. Collision reported 3:45 p m Thursday of last week.

Frederick C. Buschten Clinton Huron County Florence Lapp R.R. J. Moffat Highway 25 Base Line I Township Buschten

Kitchener Triumphs 12-5 Over London Team

Kitchener opened the inter county league with a strong 12 to 5 win over London at the May 25 Minor Sports opener. Wa De Forest pitched steadily and received solid support as Kitchener built a three run lead early and held on for victory at the public school playground.

Kitchener London M. 7. Benneu Public School Wa de Forest

Acton Open golf tournament set for June at Fairview

Details for the Acton Open at Fairview Golf Course in Guelph are complete with food ordered and sun expected. Top past winners include Mick Holmes holder of the Coun Warev low gross 82 and Julian Zajac defending the WB Mackenzie trophy. Rev A H McKenzie won last year’s Rev Bieter trophy with 12 handicap for net 68. New residents join hopeful field. tickets available from Gord Beaty Jack Doherty Roy Kirkness Cyril Leighton Ron Lewis and Julian Zajac.

Everthing Fairview Guelph Clase Mick Holmes Jul Tan Zajac A. H. McKenzie Jack McGeachie J. Bert Wood Hone TNT Sa Ae Caccute Laval Gord Beaty Jack Doherty Roy Kirkness Cyril Leighton Ron Lewis Julian Zajac

Homer Leads Kitchener in Early Inning Tilt

John Churchill delivered a first inning homer driving in two teammates as Kitchener jumped out front. Ratsay Hay steadying after, struck out three. Danny Singkey homered for the visitors but mattered little as Bl Carnochim’s tactics kept Kitchener on top throughout the game.

Homer John Churchill al bin Ratsay Hay Danny Singkey Conte Torsi Phisgrs BL Carnochim Kitchener

Line ups listed for Ramsay Haw team

Line ups were as follows Kitchener Earl Butler W De Forest John Churchill Ben Maustall Wasne Sil Peter Masales and Ross Butler Tandem Ramsay Haw Leste Carnahan Dwain Stiphes Le DeForest Gordon Lasby and McDowell.

Kitchener Earl Butler W. de Forest John Churchill Ben Maustall Wasne Sil Peter Masales Amd Ross Butler Ramsay Haw Leste Carnahan Dwain Stiphes le DeForest Gordon Lasby McDowell

Intermediates Edge Milton 15-9 In Pitcher Jeff Fryer’s Win

Acton intermediates defeated Milton Redmen 15 to 9 on a damp evening at Milton. Jeff Fryer hurled a strong game, guiding Acton’s pitching while Pete Lawson and Haight Townsey led at the plate with two hits each including a double by Lawson in the third inning. Milton’s Hayes walked many and struggled on defense as Acton pulled away with late runs, sealing the victory in the sixth. Weather disrupted practice but local enthusiasm remains high as Acton ties up the county league race.

Avion Milton Redmen Ty Bronte Dundas Corlige Wednessay Acton Thre Whursday Dundas Chew Durodin Milton Inind Milton Redman Toth Hive Hoder Eho Cusanghan Jhawasae Pete Lawson Haight Townsey Pete Whiske Millan Crew Hwdeline iHewe Brver SMT

Walton County Baseball Intermediate Scoreboard May 25 26

Oakville 3 Brampton 4 Bronte Acton 3 May 26 Dividan 6 Acts 2 May 28 Acton Milton Oakville 3 Mitten 1 yesterday Oakville at Acton Bronte at Campbellville Milton at Brampton

Walton County Oakville Brampton Bronte Acton Dividan Milton

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