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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
18
In a cluttered report from Mohawk races a sulky scribe notes favorites win most races while long shots falter. Superior Dale shows potential with a strong finish, but the mood centers on the gamble against top horses and the thrill of near-wins and losses.
The sixteen team league opens this week with games on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings and doubleheaders Sunday afternoons from 1 30 pm Twilight games at 6 45 pm Schedule lists May through September fixtures including Georgetown Legion Firemen Dominion Georgetown IGA and Station H teams with matchups like Georgetown vs Legion and Firemen vs IGA across May June July August and September.
Donations continue to arrive and the campaign remains open. Letters were sent two weeks ago, and funds are not closed yet. Contributions are welcomed at the Bank of Nova Scotia or through Acton group members or Sun Shine School in Hornby.
Campbellville defeated Hamilton 9 5 in Hamilton as Campbellville jumped to an early lead and held off a late Cardinals push. Ken Moore starred with a four hit effort including a triple and two singles, while Varey Hamilton earned the win for Campbellville.
A long list of tee off times and participant names appears for an Acten golf event. Starts range from 7.40 am to 10.40 am with numerous groups led by players such as Gay Black Coun Beatty McArthur Bullough and many more. Contact recreation director Hin Cashurn at 36015 for starting place requests.
Oakville moved to sole first in the fi ton County League by defeating Campbellville 4 3 at Campbellville. John McKenzie started for Oakville allowed four runs on four hits in five and one third innings. D. Craig earned the win with three and two thirds innings of one run relief. Campbellville’s Stan Henderson homered and added two singles. Campbellville’s next home game is Sunday at 2400 against Dundas.
Credit Valley Conservation Authority announced a record reforestation year with 317000 trees planted. Wildlife Chairman John Al Carr reported progress at Streemville during the Terra Cotta gathering, noting plans for millions more in coming years.
The Legionnaires defeated IGA 13 to 24 in a hard fought town league softball game. Salmon pitched for Legion with strong support from McCristall Masalessa Marshall and Price who led with multiple hits.
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority placed flags at the parks to mark a pay dispute. Officials backed the Royal Canadian flag while replacing Union Jacks at Teton and fountain areas, following government regulations. One authority member questioned the display as Deputy Treasurer GW Bentleys chartered support from Union Sack and the Cross of St George.
Deluge interrupted the Loop opener as rain halted play after two innings with fans and players seeking cover. Domainion Hotel led Bomiar for the sl team chews, at $9, before the weather forced suspension. The game will resume Sunday at 1.38 p.m.
Unclear report from Timmins area describes confusion and tension after a recent meeting. Text resembles transcription errors with multiple garbled phrases and missing names. No distinct individuals or organizations clearly identifiable.
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