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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 09, 1960

Page

6

Bantams Hammer Hornby 18-0 In League Opener

Acton Bantams rout Hornby 18 to 0 in Halton County league opener at Acton Park. Bruce Shul ts and Danni Arbie pitched well as Acton piled up 16 hits and seized control early with a steady batting attack. Shared catching duties by Pete Jomer and Buddy Holmes kept Hornby runners off balance.

Bruce Shults Danni Arbie Actos Bantam Hornby Halton Acton Park Hurnby Acton Gac Pete Jomer Buddy Holmes Hornby Park

Legion Wins Softball Opener Defeats Bandsmen 14 6

The Legion beat the Bandsmen 14 to 6 in the softball opener on Monday at Autun Citizens' Band field. Charlie Shultis started for Legion, Mel Jonian relieved Kurler in the fifth, and Pete Vale and Ben Bayliss homered as Legion built and held a late lead. Umpires were B. Merion and another official.

Legion Bandsmen Tis Mo Jordan J. Hullough Acton Baviss P. Vale AL Irwin Giimax Dey Evening Williams G. James Lasoe Dane Hamilton Donkwi Autun A. Brapark Jordan Spiehvogel Gregor J. Fryer USA Charlie Shultis Mel Jonian Kurler Ben Bayliss Pete Vale Legion 1 Ue Band Ee Tee

Acton Merchants Defeat Brampton in Wednesday Ballgame

Acton Merchants baseball team beat Brampton 43 to 0 at Brampton. L MacLarren started for Acton and was weved in the third by John who pitched the rest of the game. Weekend traffic rises with improving weather.

Acton Acton Merchants Baseball Brampton L. MacLarren John

Toronto Wins 11-7 in Pee Wee Baseball Clash

Toronto defeated the Rochester entry 11 to 7 in a Mingo Sports Pee Wee league game Tuesday evening. Don Earle earned the win with nine strikeouts while Mike Sargent fanned six for the losers. Toronto broke the game open in the fifth with a six run inning to seal the victory.

Toronto Rochester Bobby Waller Allan McKenzie Craig Perkins Bob Brown Terry Cole Cantrerow Garry Kelly Fred Barnes Andy Dye Bob Anderson Vince Dunn Gackrow John Creasey Garry Taillefer Steven Gay David Ryder Bobby Lazenby Mike Sargent Phillip Drysdale Herb Dodds Lover Rochester Rentry Mingo Sports Don Earle

Seed Slip on Halton Cour TV Intermediate Schedule

A corrected note indicates Oakville will play Milton on July 6 in the Halton County intermediate basketball schedule. The previous issue misidentified Acton as the opponent in Milton.

Halton Oakville Milton Acton

Acton Fells Mighty Oaks Fall to Acton's Hustlers 6-5

Acton Fells Mighty Oaks lost 6-5 to Acton's Hustlers in the Halton Intermediate League on June 1. John Cunningham pitched the late innings for Avion, holding the Oaks to few hits while Dudes Lindsay and Lawson sparked Acton at the plate. injuries and walks shaped the tense contest as Acton claimed a rally-filled win.

Acton Mighty Oaks Oakville Lindsay J. Dore Avion John Cunningham Oaks Quks Don Anderson McCristatl Ritchie Townsley OP. Lawson Anderson

Acton and Milton Pee Wee 11-11 Tie in Halton League

Acton tied Milton 11 to 11 in a Halton county Pee Wee baseball game led by pitcher R. Shultis who went the distance and fanned key hitters. Acton built a five run first inning but Milton rallied to score three in the second, leaving the game tied after seven innings as both teams played strong defense.

Acton Milton Actan Pliveddeir Pete de Thartis de Bond J. Riddatl Po Benneth D. Archie RB Holmes G. Steril

Buffalo Edges Montreal In Pee Wee League

Buffalo defeated Montreal 7 to 6 at M Z Bennett school playground in a Pee Wee game. Jan Riddell earned a strikeout and Turcose fanned eight as Buffalo bats produced timely hits to secure the win.

Buffalo Montreal Buffalo Saived M. Z. Bennett Ton Orde Jan Riddell

Hotel Team Dominates Junior Farmers 8 3 in Opener

Dominion Hotel defeats Junior Farmers 8 to 3 in the season opener. Ed Phillips struck out 10 while Turner fanned eight as Dodds and Perelia contributed in the field and with hitters. Lineups include Gren, Phillips, McHugh, Dodds, Turner, and Skidmore for the Hotel side.

Sucominion Hotel Ed Phillips Chester Perelia Chester Dodds Phillips Turner Dominion Hotel Gren Jeho Stung McGilaway Manes Hillips Morten Porte McHugh Casarin McCuthean

Oaks Trim Acton 143 Locals Use 5 Pitchers

Oakville defeats Acton 143 in Acton Park as five pitchers see action. Errors and weak hitting by Acton contribute to the lopsided result while Oakville capitalizes on every opportunity.

Oaks Acton Acton Intermedisies Oakville Acton Park Kiros

Midgets Fall 9-8 to Milton in Weekend Game

Acton Midgets lost 9-8 at Milton Saturday after Wayne Mason faltered in the second inning. Doug Ruddick and Terry Manales delivered clave doubles to spark Acton rally attempts. Milton jumped to a six run lead in the second before Acton’s late seventh inning surge fell short.

Milton Acton Miggets Buys Wayne Mason Denis Gibbons Doug Ruddick Vike Terry Manales Ruddick Acton Iesigad Rhian Bud Ryn Kent

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