Acton Sports Scene Shows Lacrosse and More in 1968
Acton clubs field strong lacrosse and youth sports lineups in the Eastern division of the Ontario Lacrosse Association with Tanner hockey robes and coaches Dwyer and Cooper expressing optimism. The piece also notes Acton Minor Soccer’s eight teams for ages eight to fourteen, Acton Speedway’s Sunday dirt track races, and Softball League reshuffles at Station and Dominion Hotels with new players and Ed Philips pitching.
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Acton
Ontario Lacrosse Association
Tanner
Howard Dwyer
Art Cooper
York
National Lacrosse
Agsbelation
Brice Hoodes
Lical
Paychetel O
Hody Costact
Fang
Charlie Thomson
Acton Minor Soccer Association
Thureday
Atoms
Mosquitoes
Pao Wees
Mosqutons
Pau Wees
Afanis
C.a.hla
Tri-County
Acton Tanners open lacrosse season with 5 4 win
Acton Tanners opened the lacrosse season with a 5 4 victory over East York Mohawks at the Community Centre. Mike Marcoux scored twice with assists from Bob Turkoszy and Paul Cooper as Acton led 4 4 into the third period, Turkoszy clinching late. Gary Turkosz and Bob Waller also contributed earlier, while East York answered with Bechberger Lea and Hall tallies.
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East York Mohawks
Acton
Mike Marcoux
Bob Turkesy
Paul Cooper
Bob Ture ‘Kosy
Fred Fusnik
Bob Waller
East York
Bill Bechberger
Chuck Lea
Steve Hall
George Webster
Tanners
Bob Turkosz
Gary Turekos
Nets
Slaven Places Second in All Ontario Mile Final
Jim Slaven of C.W.O.S.S.A. B finals finished second in the Junior one mile at the All Ontario high school finals in Toronto on Saturday. Chippewa High School student Jack Dufesne won with four minutes 22 seconds, while Oakville Trae Falgar Secondary School’s Victor Jusenas placed third.
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Jim Slaven
Toronto
Jack Dufesne
Chippewa High School
Victor Jusenas
Oakville Traefalgar Secondary School
Softball Upset as Station Hotel Drops Two Opener
Station Hotel loses 9-0 to Dominion Hotel in Thursday opener with 12 hits to 3 and three run rallies late. Sunday, LG A romped 14-4 over Station Hotel as Maltby, Brouillard pace S G A with three runs apiece and Station Hotel adds a first inning homer by Lorne Peavey.
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Acton
Industriel
Station Hotel
Dominion House
Bruce Stullis
Jeff Fryer
Barclay Ledivan Emond
Barclay
Bob Doyle
Pate Homer
George Willamgon
Jan Riddal
John Dunn
Alan McNabb
Don Harris
McMillan
Bob Smith
Eddie Smith
Dominion Hotel
Ivan Edmond
Bill Shannon
Bruce Shultis
Jet Fryer
Ed Phillips
Jim Kay
Harry Phillips
Gary Taillefor
Tom Martindale
Brian Dunn
S.O
Eddie Phillips
S.O. Ed Smith
B. Smith
Lg.a
George Maltby
Andre Brouillard
Tim Bossence
Bruce Cargill
Ken Maltby
Bill Dawkins
Brian Slipp
Rob Doyle
Jan Riddall
Mel Shappard
Lorne Peavey
Doyle
Oncup
L.A
Don Price
Tim Bassence
Brian Supp
Dave Manes Jr
LG. A
Tri-county hockey heads Cyril Swim in warning note
A Halton Sportamen's Association message urges boating safety during the season. It warns not to overload boats or stand while moving and to return to shore at the first sign of a storm. The notice lists officers and committee members including Don Lindsay and Grant Chambers.
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Halton Sportamen
Don Lindsay
Grant Chambers
John Creasey
Ed Norton
Lou Bonnatto
Jim Lindsay
Pate Marks
Don Ford
Tri-County
John Weldon
Barry Inscoe
Ed Moe Gilloway
C. Timetars
H. Dwyer
D. Perry
D. Hunter
B.buchanan
D. Gibbons
D. Camer
G. DeBruyn
G. Carnagie
G. Haggatt
Malicious damage hits McMullen estate equipment
Two gravel trucks and two tractors owned by the late Jack McMullen were damaged at a Cobblehill Road construction site last weekend. Police received reports Saturday morning of broken windows and sand in gas tanks as investigators probe the malicious damage case.
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Jack McMullen
Cobblehill Road
C A H L A Extends Minor Hockey Age Limit
The C A H L A extends the age limit for minor hockey teams with an extra seven months in each category. Next season Novice under 11, Under 11 by Dec 31, PeeWee 13, Bantam under 15, Midget under 17, Juvenile under 19 by Dec 31. A Midget may choose Juvenile or Junior, and a Juvenile can turn Junior after one year. Junior age unit lowered. players must be under 20 by Dec 31.
Bible School Field Day at Beth-El Church
On May 25 the Christian Reformed Bible School held its animal field day the last Saturday in May to close the season. Seventy seven children attended the games were on the church field. Winners included Judy Krul primary block relay Wynnie Kroes senior balance relay Rick Looyenga intermediate balance relay Bob Pauw clothes relay Frances Barens musical chairs Lil Yan Venems hot potato. Refreshments were served by teachers T Kremer Bill Gils John Krul and helpers Cathy Krul and Coble Doornbos.
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Christian Reformed Bible School
Bert Venema
Anne Kremer
Judy Krul
Wynnie Kroes
Rick Looyenga
Bob Pauw
Frances Barens
Lil- Yan Venems
T. Kremer
Bill Gils
John Krul
Cathy Krul
Coble Doornbos
Scouts Play Day Highlights And Community Notices
Rogs Hudgell's team routed Bilitafad Beaut 9-0 and edged Edén 2-8 in a Thursday/Saturday soccer event. Lew earned an artist badge while Hargrave and Gordon demonstrated the Nissson method of artificial respiration at St Johns Ambulance. Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1 are scheduled. Canadian Boy magazine features a self defense article.
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Rogs Hudgell
Bilitafad Beaut
Edén
Mills Thureday
Glan’ Lew
Hargrave
Gordon
St. Johns Ambul
Anes
Nissson
Your
Georgetown Park Hosts Enquiesing Township Track Meet
Georgetown Park will host the Enquiesing Township Public School Track and Field meet on June 19. Glen Williams school principal Ralph McKeown requested park use in a letter read at a Georgetown council meeting.
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Georgetown Park
Glen Williams School
Ralph McKeown
Georgetown Council
Acton Senior Girls Softball Team Aims for Strong Season
Manager Charlie Thomaoa reports high turnout for Acton senior girls softball practices with many from last year's junior squad eager for senior team places. Coach Dude Lindsay, formerly with Georgetown Giants, leads the club through rigorous sessions as the team opens play on Monday June 17 in Acton.
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Charlie Thomaoa Ie
Optimisti
Actéa
Lindsay
Georgetown Giants
Frank Spielvogel
Acton
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