Riders face eastern final after coach death and prep
Ottawa Rough Riders travel to Hamilton for the Eastern Canadian final opener, then host the return at Expo Stadium in Montreal. The team rallies after the sudden death of assistant coach Bill Smyth, urging players to win for morale and keep title hopes alive.
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Lansdowne Park
Ottawa Rough Riders
Bill Smyth
Hamilton
Expo Stadium
Monitreal
Clair
Forest
Wal Tyr Cais
Montreal
Chang
Gan
Expo Park
Qecreteer
Winnipeg
Acton council approves 1967 policing costs and bridge project
The Acton council approved a 1967 policing budget of 33 000 dollars with a corporal in charge and five constables plus an increase in cruiser mileage to 18 cents. A laminated prefabricated arch bridge for the centennial library was approved at about 1 200 dollars, designed by Don Skinner, though 33 foot span exceeds budget by 200 dollars. Construction by Kleenway Construction Ltd. for 24 355 dollars on water mains between Mill and Young Streets on Churchill Rd was authorized by by-law.
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Ing
Acton
Councilor Williams
Council
Duby
Centennial Library
Don Skinner
Kleenway Construction Ltd
Mill
Young Streets
Churchill Rd
R. V. Anderson Associates
Armstrong ‘Bros
Guelph St
Elmore
McGeachie
Community Services Council
Reeve Hinton
Parker
Burning gun powder at Maple Rock tournament report
Top scores at Maple Rock were 22 by Dave Johnson and Paul Waddel, 20 by Keith Andrews, and 18 by Art Hawes. Gordon Mathews, game warden for Off his wee m, said deer kill was slight due to bad weather. No farmer damage reported after two days of hunting and only a few hunting regulation violations were noted.
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Art Hawes
Maple Rock
Dave Johnson
Paul Waddel
Keith Andrews
Gordon Mathews
Matthews
Bantams Edge Oakville In Close Acton Victory
Acton bantams lost a 4 to 3 decision to Oakville here after leading 2 0 late. Buddy Clark tied it with 2:00 left, Ray Chisholm followed, Pete Marzo scored twice for Acton, Dah Fisher assisted, then Bob Dunbar put Acton ahead at 7 88 of the third before Gary Field sealed it.
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Bantams
Oakville
Buddy Clark
Ray Chisholm
Chark
Acton
Pete Marzo
Dah Fisher
Marzo
Bob Dunbar
Clark
Gary Field
Marve
Fisher
Busy YMCA program at Guelph led by Lawson Chadbourne
Guelph University students Pete Lawson of Acton and Carl Chadbourne of Guelph head a busy YMCA winter program. They run gym classes and club programs in hobbies crafts and nature sessions with Je Marie Marchotent assisting Wednesdays. Over 1220 members have joined this season.
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Guelph University
Pete Lawson
Acton
Carl Chadbourne
Guelph
YMCA
Je-Marie Marchotent
Town league openers feature two shutouts and debuts
Acton Brampton and Weston opened the town league with a pair of scoreless scrimmages as regular games start this Saturday. Novice games saw St Catharines beat Oshawa 3 0 and Niagara Falls edge Hamilton 1 0 while Pee Wee action had Springfield 5 1 over Baltimore and Rochester 6 2 vs Cleveland. Bob Krul hat trick led Rochester in Cleveland clash, with Soutter and Coultrup adding goals and Death assisting. No penalties were recorded. Bantams begin Thursday with Buffalo at Hershey, then Buffalo at Pittsburgh next week as coaches seek registrations and players for a continued strong league.
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Legion Town
Acton
Brampton and
Weston
St. Catharines
Oshawa
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Springfield
Baltimore
Rochester
Cleveland
Billy McGilloway
St. Kitts
Blaine Cleland
Baltimore Bulge
Randy Marsh
Bob Krul
Ron Soutter
Howard Coultrup
Don Death
Buffalo
Hershey
Pittsburg
Legion
Bob Louttet
Kentner shapes Acton Tanners for opening OHA contest
With the league opener a week away Acton Tanners practice Fridays and Sundays as coach Fred Kentner and manager Ed Foptitt select the lineup for the November 18 home opener against Hespeler. Thirty players available but 16 dress for game duties. Seaforth hosts Mic Macs in a Tuesday follow up.
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Acton Tanners
Fred Kentner
Ed Foptitt
Hespeler
Sal Moncrier
OHA
Seaforth
Taamers
Peter
Fergus
Orangeville
Oakville Golden Hawks Rally Past Acton in Tri-County Hockey
Oakville Golden Hawks edged Acton Novices 4 2 after overcoming two first period deficits. Acton led on Jim Hurley’s first Tri County goal, Mor gan tied it, Kentner put Acton ahead, Weatherbed leveled, and Danny Burrows sealed Oakville’s victory late in the third period.
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Hawks
Acton
Jim Hurley
Tri County
Tim MelIniire
Morgan
Oakville
Kent Kentner
McGilloway
Andy Weatherbed
Danny Burrows
Oakville trounces Pee Wees in Tri-County hockey
Oakville defeated the Acton Pee Wees 15-0 at the community centre last Wednesday. Oakville goalie Mike Gosskie faced two shots, as the visitors posted their third straight win and stretched their defensive string to allow only one goal all season.
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Acton
Firesgruce- Bantam
Goodiyear's
Acton Pee Wees
Oakville
Mike Gosskie
Badminton Club Granted Gym Use at Local High School
The school board allowed the badminton town club to use the high school gym on Thursday nights under recreation director Howard Pearce and Hugh Patterson. About 18 players currently attend with more expected to join the sessions.
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Badmin
Acton Midgets Fall Twice In Tri-County Hockey
Acton Midgets All-Stars lost to Oakville 0 victory and Elmira 7 2 in Tri-County play. Oakville goalie Ted Lensen posted a shutout as 10 penalties were called. Tom Daley scored twice as Oakville led 2 0 after two periods. Elmira built a 2 0 lead, then 4 2, adding three more in the third while Acton scored once. John Mason scored both Acton goals assisted by Dunbar and Waller. Herb Dodds coached the team, succeeding Ed Owen.
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Oakville
Elmira
Acton
Ted Lensen
Tom Daley
John Mason
Dunbar
Waller
Milne
Acten
Ken Owen
Allan Mehensic
Barry Elliott
Gary
Tillefer
Murcher
Gwen
Me Ketesic
Oskville Fets
Actin Welthsay
Jay Jessiman
Devon
Duechine
Alice
Galeville
Altono
Jets
Actes
Staida
Allan Meanie
Barry Elliote
Gary Tailleter
Rar Eifiets
Steve Tamasley
Adam
Barry Elfiets
Lions
Kenzie
Johnson
Tay
Jessiman
Nervous Start for New Girl at Desk Job
A new employee appears nervous but industrious as she sits and begins to work at her desk. Colleagues note her effort, while she maintains focus and avoids distractions during the shift.
Sunday Hockey Doubleheader Delivers 7-0 and 6-3 Wins
In the Industrial Hockey League Sunday doubleheader Team Two blanked Team Three 7-0 while Team One defeated Team Four 6-3, solidifying Team Two as a league favorite and keeping Team One’s early-season momentum intact. Jase Sundsy led Team Two with two goals and two assists. teammate Jim also scored once.
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Railbirds
EL Dald
Team Three
Acton Lions Youths Triumph In Volleyball District Four
Acton district youths earned their first win in two hockey starts as Acton Lions juveniles blanked Ebina 2-0 in Tri-County action at Elmira. In girls volleyball, Acton swept the District Four tournament, defeating Arthur and Erin, then Grand Valley, Milverton, and Milverton again to claim top honors before finishing fourth at the U of Guelph CWCSA B tournament.
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Acton Lions
Ebina
Elomira
Lions
Hawk
Acton
Arthur
Erin
Elora
Milton School For the Deaf
Milverton
Grand Valley
Etora
Miss Atkey
Meaford
Paris
Durham
Kincardine
Acton Forms New Cub Pack With 14 Enrolled
Acton's second cub pack grows with 14 new chums, led by the cubmaster. The group plans a maximum size of 18, and hopes four more boys aged 7 to 10 may join by December 31.
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Acton
Damage Claims Fire Destroys Compact Car Near Newton
Newton Hurst, a high school student, was driving downtown when a fuel pump leak ignited a fire from the trunk to the rear upholstery. Firefighters used booster-tank water to extinguish the blaze after he reported smoke upon opening the trunk. Irrelevant line about inherited insanity follows.
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Newton Hurst
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