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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1967
Page
11
Beavers and Acton traded the lead in a back and forth contest marked by speed and grit. Kenny Doig and Jim Sweeney starred for Beavers while Max Stafford and Blake Inglis led Acton in a tense overtime finish with 16 penalties called, including a too many men on ice penalty to Acton.
In Woodbridge on Sunday the Pee Wees won 5 1 while Acton Novices lost 32 in exhibition play. Pee Wees scorers included Rod Gibbins Ron Louttet Randy Downes Randy Marsh and Peter Morrison with assists to Randy Coker Ron Louttet Mike Pope David Braida and Harry Lawson. Acton goalies Garry McLellan and David Forster split duties with Kevin Marcoux and Wayne Allan scoring for the home Novices. Bern ie Taylor and Marcoux assisted.
Raiders overpower the Dusters 8 4 in Sunday Industrial Hockey League action while Jets and Orioles tie 3 3 in the twin bill opener. Raiders started strong with a 5 0 lead before Dusters rallied. Stu McDonald and Rich Gordon led scoring with assists from teammates. Dusters Rick Henderson notched a hat trick in a losing effort.
Jim James named president of the Georgetown Giants baseball club at Cedarvale Community Centre. He expects a strong year with three new local players, top pitching by Rod Donaldson and return of regulars, along with potential new uniforms and a high team strength. The club previously upset Campbellville Merchants three times.
Seaforth Beavers defeated Acton Tanners 6 3 in Seaforth arena to win the OHA Int B series 4 0. Beavers led 4 0 after the first period as Townsley Farrelly Arbie scored for Acton in a late rally, while Stafford and Gordie Bell missed the trip. Hespeler leads Fergus three games to two with game six Friday in Fergus.
Mrs. Dolly Robinson of the Welcome Wagon urges forming a British Canadian club in Acton to improve social opportunities for new arrivals. She notes newcomers from Britain often aren t invited to local groups and seek entertainment elsewhere, hoping long-time residents join as well. She can be reached at 853.0945.
St Alban s Parish Guild gathered for Evensong and monthly council meeting. President Mrs E Pratt welcomed three prospective members while secretary Mrs C Lindsay and treasurer Mrs R Hall reported. A newsletter on Community Services Council spurred talks on a day nursery and other projects. A bakeless bake sale was planned to fund the council. Layette items were prepared for Fro Bisher Bay and Mizpah Benediction marked the close. Slides by Mrs J Bray depicted Frobisher Bay Inuvik Baffin Island and Aklavik. Lunch followed.
A call to action urging readers to back the Canadian Heart Fund to help every heart in every family. The appeal emphasizes widespread benefit and appeals to community generosity.
Hamilton BP lost to Micros 114 as Harvey Hillier and Ed Hillier led with hat tricks. Dan Hillier added a two assists, Harvey Hillier scored three goals, Dan Hillier two goals and three assists, Ed Hillier three goals, Barry Wilson four points. Johnny Gay and Garney Roszell produced goals and assists in a game with strong Hillier contributions and a full lineup including Wingate Nelson McIsaac Hillier Greenwood Baxter Jackson.
Acton Firefighters Bantams lost two exhibition games as Easter Week preparation continued. Sunday at home Georgetown bantams won 50. Monday in Milton Acton played better hockey but dropped a 63 decision without top scorer Pete Marzo. Peter Morrison played. John Snow returned. Gary Taillefer opened Acton scoring with an unassisted goal and Bill Field added two.
The Town League opens playoffs with Bantam semi finals Buffalo vs Hershey at 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday features the second semi final Pittsburg versus the winner of the Buffalo Hershey clash at 8:30 p.m. The final series begins with a Thursday March 16 game from 7 to 8 p.m. Atom finals Weston vs Brampton on Saturday at 1 p.m. Novice semi finals Niagara Falls vs St. Catharines Saturday at 2 p.m. Oshawa vs Hamilton at 3 p.m. Pee Wee semi final Cleveland vs Rochester Friday at 7:30 p.m. Other Pee Wee semi final Baltimore vs Springfield Saturday 5–6 p.m. Both semi finals are best of three with goals counted.
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