Acton Prevails in low scoring clash with Campbellville
Acton took a 1-0 lead on Anderson's single and Townsley’s infield out as they built a two run edge by the third. Campbellville answered with two runs in the sixth, but Acton held on winning 4 2. Anderson, Townsley and Barrager led Acton with two singles each while Hamilton powered Campbellville with two doubles and a single.
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Annt
Relkred
Ne Fryer
Acton
Campbellville
Leed
Joning
Anderson
Townaley
Hal
Bruce
Petiwaon
Win
Gore Aingte
Henderson
Aingte
Andergoy
Townsley
Barrager
Pete Lawson
Paul Lawson
McCrivt
Harry Hamilton
Stan Henderson
al Win Ve
Lloyd Rly
Denny Eaton
Elmer Dredge
Sue
Rochester Triumph Over Montreal In Final Prep Game
Rochester defeated Montreal 16 to 10 at M. Z. Bennett School in a Tuesday night prep for the playoffs. Turkesz and Hall led Montreal with homers, while Turkesz, Franklin, Hall and Dowding stood out for Rochester as both teams showcased hitting and pitching in a high scoring exhibition.
Campbellville Eagles past Acton 22 to 0 in Sunday tilt
Campbellville routed Acton 22 to 0 as Jack Roberts held Acton hitless with ten strikeouts. Campbellville built their lead with a big sixth inning and contributions from Henderson Early Wingrove Laking and Cairns as 28 players saw action in three hours.
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Campbellville
Cairns
Laking
Early
Wingrove
Henderson
Lavrerne Hamilton
Dredge
Moore
Eaton
Acton
Chester
Oberts
Chelder
gamgherRght
Ihneves
Analex
Townsley
Gregor
Barber
Stan Henderson
al Wingrove
Jack Roberts
Earl Cairns
Elmer Dredge
Lloyd Early
Jack Laking
Laverne Hamilton
Ken Moore
Milion
Oakville
Cunningham
Y. Dore
McLaren
Riche
Lindsay
Roberts
Bantams Lose to Burlington 5 3 in Seven Inning Game
Acton Bantams faltered as Burlington posted two early innings to take a 5 0 lead. Bruce Shultis pitched seven innings allowing eight hits and Danny Arcie delivered two RBIs as Acton finally scored in the seventh. Managers Owen Mosales and Hector Lambert saw timely hitting but Burlington held on for the win.
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Action Bantams
Burlington
Acton
Bruce Shultis
Danny Arcie
Owen Mosales
Hector Lambert
Burtington
I. Johnson
G. Mason
R. Holmes
M. Boughton
Ball
J. Dunn
8. Shuttis
D. A
Tgomery
McCarthy
Skinner
Jeffries
Kim
Hamilton Triumphs 12 8 Over Guelph In Youth League
Hamilton defeated the Guelph entry 12 to 8 in the Minor Sports inter county league at M Z Bennett school play round. Bruce Bothwell slugged two homers for the winners while Jim Lee homered for the losers. Youngsters from both sides showed enthusiasm and potential with coaching.
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Hamilton
Guelph
M.Z. Bennett
Bruce Bothwell
Jim Lee
B. Mills
T. Cole
R. Saltz
J. Stevenson
J. Lee
B. Hatch
BR. Johnson
0. Field
Amiton
B. Wilkinson
C. Perkins
B. Cochrane
B. Miller
T. Mytes
B. Bothwell
WH. Kowall
M. Field
Puri
Poronto
Manny
M. 7. Bennett School
Inter
Premier Frost Backs Minor Baseball Week in Ontario
A 1960 Ontario letter from Lestie M. Frost endorses Minor Baseball Week, praising youth sports for physical growth and character building. Frost, identified as Prime Minister of Ontario, urges broader participation and support from parents and sponsors across Ontario. The missive links baseball to citizenship and summer activities.
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Ontario Baseball Association
Pretter Lestie M. Frost
O.B.A. Minot
Ontario
Pete McMullen
Milton
Toronto
Diamanty
Lestie M. Frost
Lime juice order for sailors to curb scurvy in 1795
In 1795 the British government ordered lime juice issued to sailors to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages. The measure aimed to keep crews healthy on extended sailing trips where resupply and fresh fruits were scarce.
London Downs Kitchener 305 In Intercounty League Ball
London won their first game of the season defeating Kitchener 305 in the Minor Sports Intercounty league at M. Bennett grounds. pitcher Brian Dunn went 5 for 5, Ken Owen drove in five, and Les Carnachan hit a homer as London rolled up 12 runs in the first inning and 6 more in the second. Wayne Deforest homered for the losers. Ramsey Hay caught for the winners and London built a 15 run cushion by the end. In the past five years Canada house building has exceeded family formation by 250,000 units.
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London
Kitchener Crew
Bennett School
Dean Siigley
Kenneth Owen
James Peycha
Gordon Lasby
Les Carnochan
Ramsay Hay
Brian Dunn
Len Varey
Fred Dunn
Kitchener
M. 7. Bennett
Ken Owen
Les Carnachan
London Crew
Wayne Deforest
Ramsey Hay
M. Vale
W. Deforest
R. Butler
de Dick
E. Butler
M. Marshall
T. McDowell
K. Marshall
W. Srigley
R. Hay
B. Dunn
Canada
Buffalo Triumphs 8-4 Over Toronto in Second Game
Buffalo defeated Toronto 8 to 4 in a rough, steady contest at the M. 7. Bennett school field. Jon Riddell pitched well for Buffalo, fanning 14 batters and receiving solid support from his catcher. Helkamp homered for Buffalo while Waller and Kane also contributed in a rally filled game.
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Jon Riddell
Bn Masen
Waller
Tean
New Schedule For Minor League Baseball Intercounty League
Vic Masters announced a new schedule for the inter county base ball league adding two tennis events and detailing team managers and players for Kitchener London Guelph Hamilton led by figures such as Dougald Dick Earl Butler and Harald De Forest. The balance season schedule lists dates June 20 July 4 and July 25 with all games at the M. 7. Bennen public school playground. Playoffs match ups pairings and finals determine the champion.
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Adta
Vic Masters
Watton
Kitchener
BU Chnachan
Dougald Dick
Dh Lee
Earl Butler
Rows Butler
Wayne Deforest
Kenny Marshall
Mike Vale
Mike Selley
Jin Stevenson
Wayne Stigley
Teddy McDowell
London
Harald Deforest
Kennett Owen
Rittinny Hay
Jestle Carnochan
Brian
Danny Srigley
Pat Vale
Mike Walle
Len Varey
Larry Deforest
Danny Calder
Larry Taitleter
Guelph
Diwk Airdele
FP. Diasgak
J. E
D. Mellon
A. McKenzie
Cules
B. Hart
Wolfe
D. Johnson
J. Charchil
Hamilton
Frank Trvine
W. Miller
McKellar
Perkins
B. Jer
Paysma Wilkinson
B. Zundell
P. Tingell
BL Marshall
Hiria
M. 7. Bennen Public School
Good Pitching Firemen Bow Before Band In Acton Clash
Firemen lost to Band 17 to 10 in Acton Softball League action. Thornley and O Ro rke starred for the Firemen while Gerry, Myre, and Homewood produced hits in a rugged contest as Acton’s lineup combated fielding miscues and a late rally by the Band.
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Acton
Thornley
Acta
Demmoser High O'Rourke
Diipper Plana
Gerry
Obituary Frad Lawson Dies in Toronto Hospital
Frad Lawson foreman at Beardimory’s Wil lam John Predrick Lawson died at 48 in Toronto General Hospital. He was well known in the community and a veteran of the First World War. Funeral services were held at the RuaIey Shoemuiker funeral home with Rev HB Stak officiating. He leaves a widow, two daughters, two brothers, and a sister, with ties to Acton and Georgetown.
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Willam
John Predrick Lawson
Elgin
Fae
Toronto
Voronat
Rualey
Shoemuiker
Hame
Rew HB
Stakcoed
Pallbeaniy
Ganley
Raetant
Wes Allen
Marley
Alten
Ful
Linnaon
Bart Sil
Wal
Deel
Cane
Couns
Acton
Belton
Jane Witan
Gordon
Guelph
Benest
Jane
Lem
Meg
Chire Burns
Georgetown
Hoebie
Keli Durie
Milian
Betty
Mos
Sonnybell
Horthy
Andres
Philidedphil
Priest
Greta
George Diwin
Ireland
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Denny Turner
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Station Hotel
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Premier Frost
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