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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

6

Acton golfers seek local course amid growing interest

The Acton Open drew a larger field as Georgetown Golf and Country Club hosted play. Winners topped 84 with six scores of 42 and 44, while Julian Zajac finished runner-up. Local golfers also play at North Halton Georgetown Cutten Fairview Jinks and travel to Bolan Trafalgar for events as pay-as-you-go courses spread.

Acton Sida Course Acton Ditters Fish Pond North Halton Georgetown Cutten, Country Club Fairview Jinks Guelph Bolan Trafalgar Milton

Acton Merchants Rally To Beat Milton Red Sox In Tight Midweek Game

Acton Merchants trailed early but shook off rough innings to edge Milton Red Sox 8 to 7 in a midweek Intermediates contest. Hawt Caly pitched well for Acton and Howie Cain shut down the Sox after a rough start, with key hits from Townsley Bruce Etchier and McCristall sparking a late comeback.

Acton Merchants Milton Red Sox Malion County Acton Lnfield Hawt Caly Lux Niu Oakville Shannon Harold Townsley Acton Sox McCutcheon Hannant Hyatt Rigo Townsley Bob Bruce Joe Etchier Milton Alleled Son PL McCristoff Paul Lawson Fey Joe Michier Coin Joe Fennell Seba Cunningham Don Lindslay Harry Linwsen Ie Bob Tuin P Howie Cain

Knox Minister Tops Local Golfers at Acton Open

Fifty two golfers played in Acton Open at Georgetown Gas and Country Club with 52 total participants including 45 Actonites and seven visitors. Rev Andrew McKenzie posted the low gross 86, Ted Tyler Jr won net 66 after handicap, and Julian Zajac earned the Bert Wood trophy a trophy presented by Mick Holmes.

Outoft Doug Butler Toronto Don Black Thorndale Dave Drysdale Guelph Bill Howe Windsor Pete Simpson Norval John Cecile Jack Robertson New Georgetown Gas and Country Club Woodeehu Glen Wiliams Othe Aias Andrew McKensie J. Bert Wood Julian Zajac Julian J.B. Macken de Prumerup Thi Mick Holmes Murray Scosne Thord Hughie Smith Andy Nokur Ne Ore Ted Tyler Jr Ted Dave Dills George Ware Herb Dodds Acton Woodcratts Coon Watev Ted Tyler John Gow Ao Tew George Narbeatu Bélk Groban Jimmie Bullough Don Ryder Andy Nokin Andy Gordon Hardware Ltd Canad Tire Store Acton Paul's Men‘s and Boys Pittsburgh Ind. Ltd Guel Ros Butler Bill McKay Andrew McKenzie Andy Nok Jack Divsdale Alan Hughes John Krapeko Ane Why Nolan Chester Pereira George Withams Ktait Areg Mick Holmes J. B. Mackenzie

All-Stars Build Roster From Alternates in Haakon County Series

Interest grows in forming the league all star lineup with alternates and top players to face the Galt club. The Campbellville Merchants, Oakville Oaks and Dundas A’s supply many stars including Wingrove Cass Henderson Roberts and McLaren as the game on July 9 at Campbellville Park aims for a county crowd.

Allstar Vtsual Bruce Thomas Bronte Braves Jack Laking Campbellville, Merchants Ross Dryden Oakville Oaks Mariy Sebben Dundas Athletics Doug Hyatt Milton Red Sox Roger Jacobs Bob Burrows Dundas A’s al Wingrove Bat Cass Stan Henderson Jack Roberts Gors Campbellvile Merchants Pete Ken- Coolich Oakville Oaks Stu Hannant Milton Red Sox Jim Wilson Dundas A's Bob Bruce Acton Merchants Lyn McLaren Georgetown Cotton Bros Ttt Campbellville Park

Acton Merchants Overwhelm Bronte Braves In Sunday Victory

Acton Merchants defeated Bronte Braves 9 4 on Bronte home field powered by a third inning rally of six runs. Howie Cain pitched nine innings allowing 10 hits and three walks, while Bronte pitchers issued four walks and hit a batter as Acton took advantage of miscues.

Catt Shields Dundas Bronze Braves Shields Rick Georgetown Lynn McLaren Acton Merchants Bronte Braves Bronte Acton Howie Cain The Merchan Cain Braves Brian McCristall

Fishing tips stress weather and timing for best bites

An advice piece explains that fishing improves after a cold front moves through and rain washes insects into waters. It urges checking forecasts before trips and carrying a raincoat. The article shifts to a baseball game recap highlighting Paul Lawson and teammates, detailing innings and key plays.

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Milton Bats Rally Past Acton In Wild Brawl Filled Game

Milton bats surged to a twelve hit effort against Acton with errors by both sides. Pitcher Coin walked and allowed several hits as Milton tallied five runs in a tense affair, while Acton struggled with seven walks and five errors.

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Acton Bowlers Top Rockwood to Seize Lead

Acton bowlers defeated Rockwood 99 to 74 to move into first place in the Rockwood County League standings. The June 23 result followed by June 24 listings show Acton 40, Rockwood 4, Georgetown 35, Guelph 22 with upcoming matches Georgetown at Acton and Guelph at Rockwood.

Beardmore Tanners Dominion Hotel Acton Imatlon Rockwater Winalnye Rockwood Agiin Rockwaod Ras Acton Guelph Georgetown Thame Few Gaines

Memories of Acton Writer Boosts Community Fund

The writing recalls Acton hockey history with memories of old rinks on Fairy Lake Henderson’s Pond and the south street sites. It notes a donor letter to aid a community arena and mentions local skaters and landmarks like McCunan’s Shop and the Press building.

Acton Neten Mud Street McCunan Bhick Smith Bil Spee Fairy Lake Dorminion Henderson's Pond

No Princess for Malton at this Years C N E Dairy Queen

Malton in Halton County fails to field a Dairy Queen princess after no entrants by Friday. Agricultural rep I A Francis and junior farmer president B I Witkon accept applications as potential princesses. Also reports a vehicle collision on the Hoht Line near Campbellville Sunday caused $700 damage to a 1999 car after swerving to avoid deer.

Halton County C.N.E. Malton Muad Malton I. A. Francis BI Witkon Donald Hrether RAR Campbellvitle Pealice Campbelmille

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