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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1966

Page

5

Tanners face tough start as league race opens

Acton hosts a strong opener amid injuries and lineup shuffles. Hespeler and Seaforth push the field, with Orangeville’s losses worsened by a nasty in-game brawl that sent two Acton players to hospital. OHA residence rules loom over the five team grouping as Clinton and Durham weigh status.

Tanners Acton Hespeler Seaforth Orangeville Bob Marshall Murray Marchment Jim Cunningham Sick Bay Donnybrook Marchment Milton Bob Paul Bodendistel George Grasby Jim Sweeney Guelph Wayne Hilson Jim Farrelly Sweeney Bodendistel

Lions Juveniles Edge Elmira in Tri Meet After Schedule Clash

The Lions Juveniles secured a victory over Elmira on the ice last Wednesday when Elmira failed to attend the scheduled Tri a match after Stefa on the ice. Acton facilitated the matchup and result.

Lions Elmira Acton

Tanners split in first OA games as Mic Macs beat Acton

Acton opened on home ice with 34 lead before Hespeler’s Mic Macs struck twice in the second period. They then added two third period goals and a late shorthanded score to defeat Acton 64. The loss came in Acton’s 1966 67 season opener and the reintroduction of OLEUA hockey after 16 years. Keith Hillock stood out in goal and Kentner shuffled lines amid roster disruptions from UELA residency checks.

Hespeler Mic Macs Tanners Acton Seaforth Jack Waldo) Watson UELA Jim Sweeney Jim Farrelly Paul Bodendistel Wayne Hilson Fred Kentner Glen Hillock Sweeney Hillock Kentner Blake Inglis Smokey Richardson Junior Beaumont Gordie Bell Tim Haines Harold Townsley Ian Riddall Danny Archie Beaver Baxter Oon Wings Kid Jim Cunningham Bill Currie Murray Marchment Dennis Snider Doug Smoky Richardson Marchment Mick Mac Bob Heatherington Inglis Beaumont Russell

Brampton wins atom league opener 6-3 over Weston

Brampton's Ford Alten led with four goals and Tim Taylor plus Derrick Dixon added one each in a 6-3 Legion Town League win over Weston. John McHugh set up four goals, with Kentner, Withers, and Taylor also tallying. Weston’s top scorer John Scayne had two, with Ricky Holmes scoring the other. Penalties went to Brampton.

Brampton Weston Atom Ford Alten Tim Taylor Derrick Dixon John McHugh Joe Kentner Scott Withers John Scayne Jeff Shields Ricky Holmes Tim Daigle St. Catharines Hamilton Niagara Falls Oshawa John Hansen St. Kitts Wayne Allan Kevin Marcoux Iwan Hearns Bernie Taylor Glen Widawski Baltimore Cleveland Springfield Rochester Randy Marsh Tony Swim Harry Lawson James McNabb David Norman Jeff Gay Peter Morrison Terrance Rozee Randy Downes Bob Krul Springfields David Braida Ronnie Death Gary Fisher Howard Coultrup Brian Storey Charlie Thomson Cere See Wien Sonst Ron Louttet Ran Ree Teal Jeff Goy Biegteh Ron Death Sean Jim McNabb Chris Schuts Seeieeee Rodney Gibbons Bren Irwin Riny Schuts Bill Severinski Hoe Es Garth Taylor John Last Jack Irwin Garry Masters John Cunningham Grant Withers Bruce Barber Bob Doyle Tom Oakley Tan Johnson Wayne Sheppard Ed Smith Barber Johnson Barry Wilson Orioles Ian Johnson Ron Bov) Bastell

Edge Duffs edge Orangeville Dufferins 4 3 in blood and thunder duel

Acton Tanners edged Orangeville Dufferins 4 to 3 in a bruising O.H.L.A. intercity battle. Jan Riddall scored twice, including the winner at 13 27 of the third period, as the Tanners avenged earlier losses. Goalie Jim Sweeney starred in a tense, penalty filled game with 21 whistles and two ejected players.

Acton Tanners Orangeville Dufferins Blood and Thunder O.hla Taainers Dufterios Jan Riddall Tanners Orangeville Acton

Raiders and Dusters dominate Sunday Industrial league games

In Sunday night play the Raiders defeated the Jets 13 5 to pull into a tie for second place while the Dusters routed the Orioles 8 1 to extend their unbeaten streak to four. Raiders got scoring from Rich Gordon and Al McNabb with McDonald brothers starring for Jets.

Dusters Raiders Orioles Jets Bob Sheppard McDonald Stu McDonald Jim Bob Stu Ron Heller Rich Gordon al McNabb

Novices Suffer Narrow Losses in Tri-County Hockey

Acton Novices dropped two close games this week in Tri-County hockey. They were edged 3 2 by Milton at home on Wednesday and lost 3 0 to Oakville. Milton led 3 0 before Acton answered with two third period goals but could not tie the game.

Brian McCristall Denis Gibbons Lansing Michigan Georgetown Arena Georeetown Acton Firefighter Bantams Milton Acton Oakville

Mayor Wes Beatty Opens Acton Hockey Season

Mayor Les Duby and honorary president Wes Beatty spoke at the Friday night opener welcoming OHA intermediate hockey back to Acton after 16 years. About 400 fans saw Hes peler vs the Tanners as Beatty praised Beardmore and Co. sponsors and wished the teams success in the season ahead.

Les Duby The Tanners Wes Beatty O.H.A Acton Hespeler Mic Macs Beatty Beardmore and Co

Acton Arena Schedule for November 25 29 and 30

Schedule lists events at Acton Arena from Friday November 25 to Wednesday November 30. Orangeville plays Acton Tanners Friday night. Weekend activities include figure skating minor hockey public skating and adult league. Midweek curling and hockey events run with various age groups and public skating sessions.

Orangeville Acton Tanners Legion Tanners

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