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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

9

Canadiens end opener lead in NLL semifinal

Canadians beat the Hawks in a tense opener while Detroit and Toronto face injuries as the hockey playoffs begin. The column notes broadcast picture quality differences between Montreal and Toronto feeds and cites Acton council arena plans amid local sports chatter.

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OBA Honors McMullen At 43rd Ontario Baseball Convention

The 43rd annual Ontario Baseball Association convention at Kitchener honored Halton County figures. Peter McMullen of Millen, long-time Halton leader, became an OBA life member for five years of service, Ollie Johnson of Oakville received life membership, and Jim Waldig rose to first vice president. Jack Carson of Belleville won the presidency on a majority vote, with Otto Manske as contender.

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Acton Legion Team Wins District Card Tourney

Acton Legion Branch 197 swept the Aces of the Canadian Legion District B cribbage tournament in Hamilton. Hector Lambert and Sophie O’Rourke led the team to the district championship as 25 teams competed, earning individual and team trophies and a spot at the Ontario finals in Newmarket on April 29.

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Acton Canines Triumph at Hatton Working Dog Show

The Hatton Working Dog Club event in Jason Williams saw top prizes awarded to several acts. Paidway's Miss April, an 11 month-old boxer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Price, placed second while Champ, another boxer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Allan Holmes, took third in obedience. Rennie, a white poodle owned by Bill McCormick of Georgiapawn, won first place in the obedience division.

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Hockey Wr Still On Raiders Meet Barrie in Playdowns

In district action this week Raiders face Barrie in a best of series for OFLA advancement. Bradford Fords lead Centrale Ontario League and will contest Intermediate A playdowns with Durhange Huskies after a 75 point opening win.

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