Acton sports lineup boosts lacrosse soccer and racing plans
Acton fields a strong juvenile lacrosse presence in the Ontario Lacrosse Association Eastern division while promoting lacrosse as a summer staple alongside soccer and dirt track racing at Acton Speedway. Charlie Thomson notes eight boy teams across four divisions racing heads and using weekly schedules. Dominion Hotel and Station Hotel soften in softball as shortages and new bites in 1968 season.
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Charlie Thomson
Acton Minor Soccer Association
Atoms
Mosquitoes
Pao Wees
Mosqutons
Pou Wees
Afonis
Acton Tanners Win Opener in New Lacrosse Division
Acton Tanners opened the season with a 5-4 exhibition win over East York Mohawks at the Community Centre as Mike Marcoux scored twice with assists from Bob Turkoszy and Paul Codoor. In East York on Sunday Acton lost 5-1 with Bob Turkoszy scoring the counter unassisted. Coach Howard Dwyer announced the 1968 Ontario Lacrosse Association schedule, starting June 15 in Fergus with multiple intercity games through August 15 including Fergus, Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Lakefield, Owen Sound, Virgil, and East York.
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Acton
Ontario Lacrosse Association
Tanner
Howard Dwyer
Art Cooper
York
National Lacrossé
Agsoociation
Brice Hoodes
Paychetel O
Hesidex
Hody Costact
East York Mohawks
Mike Marcoux
Bob Turkesy
Paul Codoor
Bob Ture
Kosy
Fred Fulsnik
Bob Waller
East York
Bill Bechberger
Chuck Lea
Steve Hall
George Webster
Tanners
Bob Turkosz
Gary Turekos
Nets
Fergus
Port Dalhousie
St. Catharines
Lakefield
Owen Sound
Virgil
Slaven Edges Into Second in All Ontario Mile
Jim Slaven, recent record setter in C.W.O.S.S.A. B finals, finished second in the Junior one mile at the All Ontario high school finals in Toronto. Chippewa High School student Jack Dufresne won in four minutes and 22 seconds, with Victor Jusenas of Oakville Trafalgar Secondary School placing third.
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Jim Slaven
Toronto
Jack Dufesne
Chippewa High School
Victor Jusenas
Oakville Trafalgar Secondary School
Softball Upset As Station Hotel Drops Openers
Station Hotel lost 9 0 to Dominion House last Thursday in the league opener as Jeff Fryer and Tom Martindale led the visitors with key hits and a home run. Dominion Hotel piled 12 hits and 9 runs while Station Hotel must mount a season fight to defend the trophy with three straight wins hoped.
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Acton
Industriel
Station Hotel
Dominion House
Bruce Stullis
Jeff Fryer
Barclay Ledivan Emond
Barclay
Tom Martindale
Gary Taillefer
Eddie Phillips
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
Brian Dunn
S.O
S.O. Ed Smith
B. Smith
Tim Bossence
Bruce Cargill
Ken Maltby
Bill Dawkins
Brian Slipp
Rob Doyle
Jan Riddall
Mel Shappard
Lorne Peavey
Doyle
Oncup
LG. A
Don Price
Tim Bassence
Brian Supp
George Maltby
Andre Brouillard
Dave Manes Jr
S.C
Tri-county hockey head Cyril Swim leads warning notice
A Halton Sportamen Association alert urges boaters to be cautious this season. Do not overload, avoid standing while moving, and slow down near others. If a storm starts, seek shore quickly. Officials listed include Don Lindsay as First vice-president and coordinator, Grant Chambers as second vice-president, John Creasey secretary, Ed Norton treasurer, Lou Bonnatto registrar, and others.
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Aly Gisbloas
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. Time Tars
H. Dwyer
D. Perry
D. Hunter
B.buchanan
D. Gibbons
D. Camer
G. DeBruyn
G. Carnagie
G. Haggatt
Malicious damage targets McMullen estate vehicles
Police investigate malicious damage after two gravel trucks and two tractors left at a Cobblehill Road construction site were found damaged on the weekend. Windows broken and sand in gas tanks reported. authorities probing motives and suspects in the incident tied to the late Jack McMullen estate.
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Jack McMullen
Cobblehill Road
C A H A Extends Minor Hockey Age Limits
The C A H L A extends the age limits for minor hockey with a final agreement adding seven months to 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 between Juvenile and Junior. Juvenile can become Junior after one year without a release. Junior players must be under 20 on Dec 31.
Bible School field day at Beth El church
On May 25 the Christian Reformed Bible School held its animal field day as the season closed. Seventy seven children attended the event on the field beside the church. Winners included Judy Krul in primary block relay Wynnie Kroes in senior balance relay Rick Looyenga in intermediate balance relay Bob Pauw in clothes relay Frances Barens in musical chairs and Lil Yan Venema in hot potato. Refreshments were served by teachers Mrs. T Kremer primary Mrs. Bill Gils pintors John Krul senior 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 Venema
T. Kremer
Bill Gils
John Krul
Cathy Krul
Coble Doornbos
Hudson's Soccer Triumph Sparks Amateur Spotlight
Rogs Hudgell's team earned a 9-0 victory over Bilitafad Beaut Team and a 2-8 win against Edén Mills Thureday. Lew passed his artist badge while Mr Hargrave and Mr Gordon of St Johns Ambulances demonstrated the Nelson method of artificial respiration for readers. A weekend event is planned Friday evening May 31 and Saturday June 1. Canadian Boy magazine features a piece on self defense.
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Rogs
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Track and Field Meet Set for Georgetown Park June 19
Engiesing Township Public School to hold field day at Georgetown Park on June 19 as Glen Williams school principal Ralph McKeown seeks park access. Council discussion followed.
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Georgetown Park
Engiesing Township
Glen Williams School
Ralph McKeown
Georgetown Council
Acton Actea senior girls softball team grounds for season
Coach "Dude" Lindsay leads the Actea senior girls softball squad as they begin practices with strong turnout from last year’s juniors eager for senior spots. Manager Charlie Thomaoa remains optimistic about progress. workouts are intensive ahead of a June 17 season start in Acton.
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Charlie Thomaoa
Acton
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