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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
7
The writer reports on Mohawk Racecourse bets and close finishes. Superior Dale’s last-ditch run amid late surges from other sulkies sparks excitement as wagers and odds shift, with underdogs lingering in contention. A separate note covers golf and softball events and local standings.
Complete season schedule lists games from May to September. Games occur Tue Wed Thu evenings with Sunday doubleheaders at 1 30 pm. twilight contests at 6 45 pm. Teams include Georgetown Legion Firemen Dominion Howe Station H and IGA with dates and pairings through September.
Donations continue to arrive as the campaign proceeds. Funds are not yet closed and can be left at the Bank of Nova Scotia or with Acton group members or mailed to the Sun Shine School in Hornby.
Campbellville upset highly regarded Hamilton Cardinals 8 to 1 in Hamilton. Varey Hamilton pitched brilliantly holding the Cardinals to one unearned run while Campbellville built an early lead with Ken Moore and Stan Henderson producing multiple hits. Ewing and Holt toiled for Hamilton as Campbellville pulled away late and dominated the board.
A schedule of tee-off times with players listed in sequence from 7.40 am to 10.30 am and two opens at 10.10 am and 10.30 am. The note invites any player to contact recreation director Hin Cashurn at 36015 for starting the Plagas.
Oaks top the league ladder with a 5 4 victory over Campbellville in Campbellville. Oakville pitcher Lefterman exited after two innings as Campbellville’s Roberts allowed four runs on four hits through five and a third. McKenzie started for Oakville and yielded four runs in five and one third innings. Craig earned the win with three and two thirds innings of one run on three hits. Bondy and Kane each had a double and a single for Campbellville, while Lawrence, McKay and Craig doubled and Divden added a single. Henderson led Campbellville with a homer and two singles, with Joyce (D) doubling and singles, Camm doubling, Moore singling. Campbellville’s next home game is Sunday at 2:40 p.m. against Dundas.
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority announced a regional reforestation record with 317,000 trees planted this year. Chairman John Al Carr reported progress toward ambitious targets as crews worked from Terra Cotta to Oakville, Campbellville, and Streemville, outlining plans for millions more in the coming decade.
Legionnaires edged IGA 16 to 8 in a pitching heavy Town Softball League game. John Salmon struck out strong for the Legion as Dan Price led a 16 hit attack with four for five and Gary Masalesse powered three hits including a homer.
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority faced questions over flag procurement for the Pay issue. Deputy Treasurer GW Bentley opposed the cross of St George display and questioned the necessity of raising a red ensign at park sites while officials argued for the display as a symbol of authority and heritage.
Deluge disrupted a 1944 loop opener as players and fans sought shelter after two innings. Dominion Hotel led Bomiar, the Ceargetown entry, to a 0 scoreline when rain forced a halt. The game resumes Sunday at 1.38 p.m.
The fragmentary text mentions Timmins and a sail event. Details are unclear as OCR appears garbled with misspellings and stray words. No coherent names or dates form a complete readable item for a clear summary.
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