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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 01, 1962

Page

5

Local hockey tourney notes and standings in Ontario

Intermediate league action centers on Acton and Georgetown with Oakville Oaks clinging to top spot in the Central Ontario Intermediate Hockey standings. Milton Merchants and Guelph-Port Credit contenders mix with Fergus and Acton clubs as playoff spots tighten. Details cover player scores, team form, and upcoming matchups through the border to Buffalo.

Acton Bungshessmen Buffalo Hip Memorial Auditorium Buffalo Cleveland Maton Dono Harkley Stir Niagara Frontier Acton Oakville Oaks Hovkey Grout Georgetown Milton Merchants Raigemont Wrights Moe Galang Galand Ca Town Bud Forhan Bradford Jackie Pree Milton Ts Guelph Port Credit Milton Powers That Be W.C. AA

Easter seal dive plans amid train delays in snow

Station agent George Ay reports Easter seal dive plans discussed at the Retin tub meeting Tuesday. Snow caused train schedule interruptions with Palm erston line running about an hour late Saturday morning while other trains arrived within minutes of their scheduled times.

George Ay Snowstori Palmerston

OBA Approves Changes In Population Rule

A fragmentary report notes a meeting where the OBA approved changes to population rules. The text references attendees and a convention, with mentions of Oak, Hilington, and Avtar plans, plus a later note on site preparations and personnel. Names include Doe Hockley, Hele Martligell, Mai Jarman and Walter Kowail.

O.B.A Acton Pee Ween Mtoe Alta Doe” Hockley Hele Martligell Mai Jarman Walter Kowail Memedy Fee

Sports Page Recap With Ragged OCR Fragments

A garbled sports note describes a game involving Acton and Buffalo, with references to Connerly Art and a Buffalo visit. The piece mentions a telephone call confirming the date and a loss or win, and hints at an American Hockey legacy tie. The text is fragmented and hard to parse for clear results.

Mile Eich Aveena Act Couper Conger Dente Chong Newa Acton Acton Boys Buffalo

Flyers Wrap Up Group Title With 9-3 Win

Night Flyers clinch the group title with an easy 9 to 3 victory over Fergus. Key scorers include Mullin, Mellon, and Dobbie who led assists and goals for Acton in a low crowd semifinal night. Fergus goalkeeper J. Dobbie stood out with strong saves amid Acton’s sharp finishing and defensive work.

Midgets Celebrate Season at Home of Buchanan Family

The Midget Hockey Club held a postseason dinner February 25 at Bill and Joyce Buchanan’s home. Guests included sponsor Ken Blow, manager Pete Vale and wife, referee Barry Roscoe, with turkey dinner and desserts. Films on hockey and winter sports followed, and awards were given to winners of the game.

Bil Joyce Buchanan Bonus Ken Blow Pete Vale Barry Roscoe Abe Jim Bullough Danny Marbig Mike Churchill alsesSovee Whitham Hotchen’s Bakery Lino Marvy

Legion Minor Sports Trade Twixt Leafs Habs Reverses Midget Scores

Town league notes reveal a Montreal Toronto season trade affecting midget scores as Montreal and Toronto vie for wins. Coaches and players like Ned Franklin Davie Shunney Mikeon and Gerard Sterrad contribute assists while Buffalo and Hamilton contests show tight scores amid a busy junior circuit with early standout goals by Beton Williamson Bol Turkosy and others.

Montreal Toronto Lech Tinoy Lea Habs Leafs Tanonte Thest Sagan Hi Dormer Myates Ned Franklin Fel Callon Ted Ain Davie Shunney Mike Oon Gerad Sterrad Gueton Billy Nicolak Don Dunbar Gary Masters Ren Mareshall Jackie Hamilton Mike Field Beton Williamson Bol Turkosy Niagara Fall Danny Calder Peter Marangell Bei Dui Hall Way

Industrial Hockey Flourishes League Seeks Growth

The Acton Industrial Hockey League reports strong early success with four teams, funds in reserve, and Sunday games through 8 pm. Plans include adding two sweater sets this season and expect higher enrollment next year. Eden Mills and Rockwood teams seek membership amid growing interest.

Acton

Prospective Junior Club Edges Milton

A local junior club match ends with Prospective Junior Club defeating Milton in a tightly contested game. Key players include Pete Lawants and Lanier from the Miltons, while Acton Bard Dat Pinel tet and Hirde Shu Me Qallath Crete Kaa Malian contribute for the Prospective squad.

Edges’ Milton Ypine - Ene Panier Miva Don Tinley Pete Lawants Lanier Mitton Leon Skin Wood Perdad Acton Mareeba Say Sutin Gary Aeewe Seta Harry Tite

Tanners Fall 5-2 as Flyers Dominate Finals Opener

Fergus Flyers surged past the Acton Tanners 5-2 in the W.O.A.A. group finals at the community centre. Key scoring by Bob Dobbie and Paul Knox helped Fergus overturn early Acton pressure, while keeper Jackie Marshall frustrated Fergus until a late rally sealed the victory for the Flyers.

Ron Mellon Sever Paul Lawson dJaghie Marshall Ake Bob Dobbie Fergus Krow J. Dobbie Acton Trus Tewart WOLAA Tanners Mount Forest Listowel W.o.aa Co Majer Dawn Avton W.O.A.A Rhers Acton Thih Oral Fern Jackie Marshall Flyers Paul Knox iFlvers Bud Haines Pete Lawson Haines St. McDonald's Tipnin Wenzel

Donations For Cancer Research In Memoriam Noted

Donations to support cancer research can be a constructive In Memoriam. Your local undertaker will receive donations and provide official receipts.

Pee Wee Exhibition Thriller Sparks Weekend Hoops

A chaotic Saturday exhibition sees Pee Wees overpower Toronto squads as several players shine. Danny Harkley and Kenny Owen spark efforts while Cobatert and Mat Suhr contribute key plays. Final score details are unclear in the garbled report.

Pwo Yan Danny Harkley Helte Aspen Kenny Owen Terentia Apa Wind Kiwania Chab Mat Suhr Stan c Danny Markley

North Halton Towns Seek More Government Aid

A report notes calls for expanded federal support for North Halton towns aiding mentally retarded residents. Officials including Mr Addison discuss grants, funding needs for schools and care facilities, and improving services for the disabled under new government programs.

North Halton Addison

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