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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1962

Page

6

Local softball league action heats Acton Juniors and rivals

Acton Junior Farmers swept Beardmore Tanners for a second straight win while Firemen, Legion, and other teams battled in a tight league. The Merchants and other clubs showed improvement with standout pitching and fielding as the race tightens for top spots.

Acton Janior Farmers Beardmore LGA Doiginian Hotel Legion Club Stark Grapanan Samaar Ale Yewal Aapen Agne

Hotel Club Triumph Over Dominion Hotel in Eight Run Win

EFhile GA. powered by four home runs from Jeff Fryer Terry Waterhone Liu McDonald and Brian McCriv led a 22 to 0 Acton softball victory over Dominion Hotel Monday night. LGA pitchers struggled as the winners struck for multiple runs across innings three fifth seventh eighth and ninth to seal the convincing win.

Jeff Fryer Terry Waterhone Liu McDonald Brian McCrivtall Dominion Hotel Grocery Thev Acton Leame Vna Menu Nough Lgas Dominions

United Church hosts guest preacher Rev Joseph W Pratt

The United Church welcomed Rev Joseph W Pratt BA of Kitchener as guest preacher on Sunday. He noted his first sermon years ago and spoke of his wife Mrs Pratt. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lorne Youngbiut, to whom he was married. Attending conference were Rev Dwight Engel, Frank Prouac, Wesley Boats, Bern Veldhuis, Atlan Lauder, and Jack Creighton.

The United Church Joseph W. Pratt Ol Kitchener Pratt Lorne Youngbiut Dwight Engel United Church Men Elgin House Frank Prouac Wesley Bern Veldhuis Atlan Lauder Jack Creighton

Acton Battles Dundas in High Scoring Saturday Meet

Acton and Dundas split in a lengthy Saturday contest highlighted by Peter and Pagel of the Law son brothers and Raul Dawson delivering multiple hits. The Merchants edged Acton late while Dundas posted a decisive win, with notable performances from Moretti and Van Mag as the town’s gathering featured races, prizes, and a festive program.

Lawson Brothers Peter Pagel Acta Pundas Hagan County Baselafl Alston Dundas Satulay UF Raul Dawson Ada Wipla Pete Ieann Toile Moretti Hance Iva Tavelh Hettiate Cetittany Mate Thessin Lowe Calin Wrathihy Diabia

Firemen Defeat Legion 8-5 In Slugging Baseball Tilt

Firemen overcome Legion 8-5 Tuesday with a five run first inning and late support. Pred Archibald earned the win for the Firemen over nine innings while Johnny Keapek connected a two run homer in the fifth. Legion’s Bucky Price led the club with two singles as miscues hurt both sides in a gritty league contest.

Outhurst Legion Legionnaires Hese Fotyes Gorthei FEU Pred Archibald Firemen Struggh Sharon Fred Lilliv Masales Marshall Ab Salmina Op MeRen Helmes Price Debartokn Af Sheppard McCristal Halmes F. Archibald Raapek Spiehogel Turkese Don Archibald Spucheget Ine

Bake Sale Held At Vacant Shop In North Phaltan District

A bake sale took place Saturday at a vacant shop near the Austrian or North Phaltan station area. Donated baked goods were provided by residents and local patrons to raise funds for community needs.

Hadren Acton North Phaltan

Tinny's Tanners Fall to Junior Farmers in Shutout

The Junior Farmers defeated Tinny's Tanners 8 to 0 led by Don Halt who allowed six hits. Bruce Cargill pitched for Tinny's, issuing one walk and one hit batter while the offense stalled against the Farmers' pitching. Key hits came from Reb Skidmore, Roy Hall, and Bob Skidmore as the Farmers pulled ahead early and maintained the lead through the game.

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Acton Baseball Hails Local Victory and Dramatic Errors

In a tense minor league baseball game, Action at Oakville saw Mallen's Bancanny deliver a strong performance led by Waller and Acton players. Key moments included a dramatic miscue by Bactetal, a close late inning rally, and standout pitching from Hith hur for the home team. The crowd witnessed a hard fought at bat with late tension as fans cheered the home club to a narrow win.

Acton Oakville Mallen Quloalle Rue Lexals Waller

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