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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
6
The intermediate hockey team the Tanners received jackets from the club executive and posed for a photo at the community centre. The scene sparked talk of hanging team photos and trophies in local centres like Maple Leaf Gardens and Forum.
The Tanners beat I.G.A. 8 to 4 with Ed Phillips earning the win after a six hitter and four big innings. Del Walters Harry Lawwn and Butch Richmond paced the offense with two hits apiece while Ben Basliss added a two bagger and Phillips contributed a single.
A stately maple planted along Bower Ave near the former Sian Ghie Building was toppled. The old tree shaded the area for years and was removed to make way for front work on the post office site.
George Herrington announces new dog patrol duties at Lime House starting in June to curb fruit fly problems. The acton urged residents to heed the canine campaign as part of local health measures.
Acton Racqueteers organize a new regional tennis league with towns from Aurora to Acton along No 7 Highway, including Galt and Kitchener. Registration opens for juniors with instruction next Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm while seniors plan to join later.
The list shows tee times and players for the Acton Open at Hilltop Golf and Country Club. Multiple openings remain with entries from 8:10 to 10:00 including visitors and open slots, featuring players such as J Cusburn Brian Wall D Manes and M Jordan alongside several others.
Firefighters crushed Station Hotel 18 to 1 in a nonleague softball game Monday night. Frank Daley led the offense with three hits and a dominant pitching effort as Daley and Spielvogel each had three safeties. Mick Holmes, Ed McGilloway and Mel Shepherd contributed multiple hits for the winners.
Low down payment on 10 acre to 1 acre lots in choice locations. Farm near Guelph with workable 1 story house, large barn, spring and pond site, close to buildings. Asking $42,000 cash.
Mixed listings show farms and ponds for quick sale in Niassa Township. Prices range up to $2000 with offers from MIS Realtor and other brokers.
The diocese of Bhamalton announces a Mass of Requiem for Pope John XXIII with a Solemn Requiem in the Cathedral of Christ the King. A Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 12 noon with cathedral rites and public attendance expected.
The Halton County Baseball Association lists bantam schedule with Brampton Rockwood Milton Acton teams in a northern division race. Series include Brampton at Milton May 28, Acton at Brampton May 29 and multiple matchups through July among Rockwood Acton Milton Brampton and others.
Gary Taillefer hit two home runs to power Acton Bantams to a 6 3 win over Brampton. Dave Ryder started for Brampton and took the loss as Acton built a 3 0 first inning lead and never relinquished it. Acton pitcher Dave Reder earned the win in a six inning outing while Brampton’s Bipze allowed six runs on eight hits.
Legionnaives rallied from four down going into the final inning to tie the game with Acton Tanners. Terry Waterhouse delivered a decisive hit in the ninth and Danny Arbick also produced a key swing. Ken Lelich and Ann Kalin shared catching duties while Patittos Priel starred for the Tanners as Acton collected 12 hits to Legion’s 10.
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