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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
6
Acton Tennis Club held a May 2 meeting to elect officers. Ron Lwise was chosen President with Dorin Graham as secretary treasurer and Fred Koch as grounds keeper. Other posts went to Mrs Stetlu Brunelle Hoy Gatenby Wayne Hadley Mex Ariene Bruce and Huy Gatenby.
A muddled report details a golf outing at Fearview golf course near Guelph with players Andy McKens in, Jim Greer, Ted Hansen and Gord, Johnny, Mike and Bal in a contest. It notes a 27 stroke difference in a round, back nine starts, and mentions teams and near term plans for The Robins, with comments on potential earnings and future events.
The article notes a Legion event parade and upcoming weekend activities. It mentions plans for a three day spread by the Manager Sports executive and a recent ball game win by a youth team. It also hints at rain concerns for carrier routes.
Mayor W H Cook fired the first pitch as Oakville beat Acton 12 to 7 at Acton Park in the home opener. Key moments included Oakville taking an early lead, Fast balls from Cook, and late rallies by the Oaks with Savoy and Lawson delivering crucial hits.
Officers elected include President Harney Rogers Vice President John Duckman Secretary treasurer Doreen Cooper. The Inter-County Lawn Bowling League opened June 4 with Rockwood at Guelph and Acton at Georgetown. Acton beat Georgetown 3 1 2 to 1 1 in ideal conditions.
The YMCA offers summer swim classes with instructors and assistants from five pools. Interested residents should contact the YMCA secretary for details and enrollment.
A busy baseball feature reports high scoring actions in a minor league game. It highlights players and managers amid a plateful of lineups and pitching notes with game details and outcomes.
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