Softball lights push to brighten Acton diamond
Local group led by Ted Pope and Dave Manessel installs Mercury lamps after years of darkness, renovating the diamond at Proasgeest Park with bleachers and new backstop. Fans and players supported fund drives, dances, and tournaments to cover costs as the town shifts to night play and boosted softball prominence.
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Nichy
Les
Mercury
Proasgeest Park
Milton Meters
At-Stan
Mvinds
Acton
Carly
Dave Manes
Fawn Teague
Umpore
Mehiel Thess
Eden
Hornby
Newmarket
Apo
Storche
Ted Pope
Dave Manessel
Aoasime
Village Edges Dundas In Tight Sunday Baseball
In a close game Sunday Village edged Dundas with both pitchers going the distance. Jack Roberts earned the win for Village while Mike Leach took the loss in a hard fought contest.
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Campbellville
Dundas
Jack Roberts
Mike Leach
Salmon Hurls Legion to Win Over Station
Diminutive Jonn Salman sparked his club with a late rally as Peyton’s squad surged to a 122 to 0 victory over Station. Key moments came as Salimen, Phillips and Waterhouse powered the offense while Pitcher Gordon James worked the mound. defensive plays and substitutions shaped the tense finish.
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Salmon
Legion
Jonn Salman
Funibls
Hatel
Hattertoy
Ian Cae
Ward Seule
Chadd
James Pddie Phillips
James Pddie Phillips Tossed the Route Foe Stottagy Betel
Hares Tang
Teris Waterhouse
Tony Poke
McCristall
T Waterhouse
How Marshall
Masaloxs
al Hayward
Rotlough
Masai
Pine
Salinen P Station
R Walls
Shepherd
J Donn
Jo Riddall
G Praker
Phillips Pot Peasony
G Williamson
W Shepherd
Coles
Puoh Ber
Dany Af
Villagers Dominate Giants in Big First Inning Win
The Villagers shut down the Giants early and dashed Georgetown Merchants 90 to 0 last night. Right hander Glen Gibbs struggled as Villagers pushed seven runs in the opening frame and coasted to victory.
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Blank Giants
Campbetsville
Georgetown
Glen Gibbs
Ole Firet
Firemen Stationers sweep twin bill in rough season opener
Doley pitched three hit shutout as Firefighters blanked EGA 180 while Stationers beat Georgetown Domtur 22 11. Frank Daley allowed no hits in Game 1, Mel Jordan and Wall Shannon led Firelighters with timely hits and fielding. Brian Cargill led Dales with multiple hits as the rest of the lineup produced a power parade.
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Industrial Hughes
Untouchables
Dominion Hotel
Georgetown Domtar
Rockwood
Acton
Centre Inn
Frank Daley
John Salmon
Campbethille
Milton Red Sow
Damoen
EGA
Staton Hotel
Georgetown
Domtur
Beasement
LGA Bor
TGA
Mel Jordan
Wall Shanon
Smokis
Wutooaa
Spielvopel
Brian Cargill
Dales
PGA
Dave Manes
Hes
Belrag
Fire Brigade
Preny
Butch Richmond
Wilf Duval
Frank Spee
Scotty McCristall
Don Archibald
Herb Dodds
Frank Spielvogel
McGillaway
John Kreapek
Bit Spoehogel
Jordan and
Shannon
Assump
Halls
Legion minor league boys call to park for meeting
All boys registered to play ball with the Legion minor leagues are requested to be at the park Monday June 29 at 6 30 p m. Managers and coaches should attend for organization. Boys 16 and under are sponsored by the Legion this season while the Softball Association looks after older age brackets.
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Legion Minor Leagues
The
Legion
Softball Association
Ken Hulford Secures Ninth Term On BPAO Executive
Ken Hulford wins a ninth term on the BPAO executive for the coming year. The meeting at the Canadona Matar Hotel featured leaders from St Thomas Keo Qo Saresia and Gea Petsks with longtime officials including Carl Maleodins Harnahart presiding and Vice president Gorda Bidpewelh Pande. The session approved one year terms and outlined directions for the organization’s activities and events.
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Ken Hudford
Adai
Prapadet Orm! Assanciation
Canad Ona Matar
Abel
Kate Byner
Turtoye Vanestinos
Ken Moore Top Swatter and Stat Leaders Highlight Weekly Standings
The week's chart shows Ken Moore leading in hits and averages with notable performance from Olsen, Henderson, Elmer Drea, and Murray Hall. Don Arnold and Don Joyce appear among top figures while the Oakville Oaks gain attention in the team standings.
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Vera Sampbolville
Wen
el Pookeet
Dabber Couns
Olsen
Vey
Villapers
Stesdiesd
Peatocne
Kenny
Apa
Eblurts
Troity
Dias Fe
Farst
Barry Don Faye
Strait Henderson
Elmer Drea Yee
Foe
Murray Hall
averay + Hall
Sian
Oakeville Oaks
Don Arnold
Dandas
Don Joyce
Protest Upheld by Brass Award Game to Firemen
The league upheld the protest by the Weetighiera against a game awarded to the Firemen after evidence showed the pitcher Dick Dupuis was ineligible. The three member grievance committee and Nora Marton supported overturning the result to the Weleetlggters, citing league rules on eligibility and play.
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Cher
Dick Dupuis
Vaa
Inefights
Dupes’ Kitrnconga
Ryrracy
Klivfighter Tienagery
Mick + tvs
Pliyore Beoyinid
Avian's
Lelantelies
le Kielvanes
Tsingerguaiwat
Nora Marton
Feehioue
Actos
Fouth
Owen Masulas
Mullaugh
Dupuis
Chas
Official Opening New Floodlights Next Wednesday
A garbled communiqué notes the official opening of new floodlights scheduled for next Wednesday. It mentions locations, involved organizations, and expected attendees, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
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Pree Press
Wien
Ellver
Wea
Caroline's Flower
Yverything Garden
Howers
Ivan Stone
Oakville
Gary Richardson
Ishagiron
Ivan
Oakville Hydroplane Club
Gary Ass
Toronto Outboard Racing Club
Tus
Georgetown Hospital
Doley
Firehighers
F Dales
PoMe Cristall
Bo O McGullawasy
al Towasles
J Rrapek
Bo Righimand
Dodds
Wo Duval
Do Walters
Spielvogel
Bo Spoclropel
Cargill
Bo Stan
M Ball
Do Manes
RO Roper
Gibbons
Ko Mattles
Gi Jordan J. Whack
Tamios
Acton Hobby and SporTiNg Goods
Ken Hulford
B.P.A.O
Ken Moore
F.& S. Moving & Storage
Price OF the Free Press
Canada
U.S
England
Countries
Act On Free
Dave Dills
Kirong
Esse Hlis
Piiches
Vigoroas
Iepi
Weetighiera
Shefightere
Huth
Thape
Legh
Owen Macules
UN Gury
Brese
Peceldent
Wilett Wise
Feuyiw
Ria Po
Epattiel
Alvacuty
Jespos
Aditi Mtae
Miftom
A. L. Riemer Equipment CO
Mill St
Acton, Ona
Esso
Imperial Oil
John. Weldon
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