Acton Tanners Win Group Championship in Orangeville
Acton Tanners took a two game lead in the best of five group final by defeating Orangeville 2 1 in the final period at Dufferin arena. The Greenshirts battled hard with Evans and Riddall and Goy assisting Marzo as Acton forged ahead with late tallies from Lindsay and Goy to seal the win.
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Acton
Orangeville
Dufferin Arena
Tanners
Greenshirts
W. Gillespie
Evans
Lackey
Jie
Ae Say
Lindsay
Morton
Dufferin
Gillespie Bros
Riddall
Porge
Dooney
Marzo
Johnny Goy
Gillespie
Ino Marzo
Goy
Houston
Kentner
Acton Tanners
Frenk Holmes
Drainer
Norm. Morton
Ezio Marzo
Dude Lindsay
Johnnie_Gay
Pannerdam
Hinckes
Booster Night postponed amid soggy grounds and hockey chaos
Community notice reports Booster Night delayed due to soft waterlogged lot despite junior chess action continuing. Acton and Georgetown youths express disappointment while new swimming dates for Acton Y members are set for March 19 and 24 at the Guelph Y. Mark A McCloskey to address the Provincial Recreation Conference in Hamilton May 23 to 25. program includes general sessions and round tables.
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Acton
Georgetown
Guelph “Y
Mark A. McCloskey
Hamilton
Johnny Gray
John Pearson
Brantford
McCloskey
Division of Community Education
Board of Education
New York City
Community War Services
Federal Security Agency
Hemiton
Pearson
Seasions
Acton Playoff Scoring Summary Hits and Misses
Summary of goals and assists recorded by the press during the Acton play off campaign for group honors. The figures are unofficial and errors are possible. One point is given for each goal and one for each assist as in professional sports.
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Acton
Oakville Triumphs In Intermediate Hockey Playoffs
Oakville defeats Alvington 16-4 to clinch a series win in the Intermediate B division. Acton edges Orangeville 4-1 in the other matchup as Georgetown falls short in the Intermediate A contest.
Snowy Owls Arrive in Large Numbers for Bounty
Far South Charlottetown reports snowy owls arriving at the provincial agriculture department at about one per day. A $1 bounty is paid on each bird. The owls left the Arctic due to a food shortage and are viewed as enemies of game birds.
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Charlottetown
Arctic
Acton Intermediates Win Group Honors for 1947
Acton Intermediates claim the 1947 Group II title by defeating Orangeville 4 2 to secure five straight playoff wins. Loren Lackey key in net for Orangeville while Acton’s Jack Kentner Sr and Grant Gillespie paced a late third period surge to seal the victory before a large crowd.
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Acton
Tanners Defy Hockey Fashion In Strong Acton Run
The piece praises Acton’s hockey team the Tanners for a distinctive style that blends new and old methods. It notes their speed forward passes and pressure defense, praises Ilio Marzo, and highlights Acton’s group championship win and strong showings against Orangeville and other rivals. The Gillespie brothers receive special mention.
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Ilio Marzo
Acton
Toronto
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AD Taylor
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Laurel
Minder
Dufferin School
Marshal Foch
Dame Fortune
Ilo Marzo
Jack Kentner Sr
Ginner
Grant Gillespie
Jesul
Dufferinites
Douney
Aeton
Beauty
Walter Gillespie
Ralph Toomage
Hoare
Fervi
Gregg
Binsel
OLA
Red Cross
Kendrick
Donegal
Eisen’s Clothing
Bell Telephone
Spegel
Gualph
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