Pounding the Sports Beat Reflects on Seasonal Viewing
A rambling column humorously roasts television sports mania urging wives to swap chores for the World Series thrill. It notes political distractions, arena worries for minor hockey, and the late season baseball chatter about World Series favorites, while touching on local ducks hunting and Fergus winning a cue contest.
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Sammars
Sewes
Hughes
Toronto Maple Leafs
Pittsburgh
Yankees
Fieisien
Fergus
Acton
Inscoc
Came the Rains New Sponsor Acton Midget Team
The Acton Midget hockey team announces new sponsor Blow Press Ltd with Ken Blow as banker. Bill Buchanan named manager, Beaver Easter as assistant. Tryouts planned in Milton before schedule. Open to players up to 16 for entry in the Tri County League.
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Acton
Ken Blow
Blow Press Ltd
Maniager
Weekend Rover Campout Brings Spirits High Despite Rain
Rover Scouts and patrol leaders endured a soaking on Saturday night and Sunday rain while camping at Elorg Gorge. Despite the downpour, smiles persisted as breakfast was cooked in the wet, ropework lessons were held, and leaders and rovers names like Ren Smith Nick Van Der Brink Dave Peal and others contributed to a spirited weekend program.
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Avion Rover
Joop A and B
Elorg Gorge
Det Rover
Dave Paul
Raver
Beran Ottersen
Riks Carte
Rover
Ren Smith
Nick van der Brink
Dave Peal
Rogers L. Duby
B. Overbein
R Carrie
Ro Hinton
K. Gardner
Newton
Wo Henry
A. Capper
A. Smith
A Tarrant
Mo Haggeut
Ro Ladoucoeur
DB. Ryder
R. Watsae
Star
Acton Boy Scouts
Elora
Linda Braida Earns Silver Skating Test Victory
Linda Braida passed another silver skating test at the Guelph Curling Club last Thursday. She needs two more tests to reach gold and appears poised to complete them in upcoming sessions.
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Lida Braida
Guelph
Cvcrs
Tela
Former Bandmasters Play in Acton Area Update
The article notes band activity with Bandmaster Perrott and Frank Spichogel leading a rehearsal. It mentions a band member leaving for Gait, an engraved wall barometer given to Bandmaster Perrott, and a hospital stay for Lorne Wieck. Guelph Royals and Biltimores are referenced with practice sessions. Orangeville hockey club raised 2800 at a celebrity dinner.
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Vetemas
Willis Fitee Ward Beton CiGdatis
Ty Anetta
Man Tree
Horteytile
Deak Lunes
Wodimadas
Perrott
Frank Spichogel
Hever Lambert
Lorne Wieck
Jutmag
Hakes
Guelph Royals
Biltimores
Orangeville
Arena
New Lions Bingo Schedule and Jackpot Update
The Lions sponsored bingo night switches to Thursday with a new format. The $100 fund is cancelled in favor of state offerings as wealth panics and gaming sight shift. The $285 jackpot remains unclaimed and climbs to $250 as about 100 players joined Lepion.
Firemen Extinguish Grass Fire Threatening Homes
Firemen battled a stubborn grass fire on vacant land behind Jo Millerhouse on Main Street South. Arriving crews dropped hoses, stopping the fire from spreading to nearby homes at Waterhouse and linked properties. Traffic on Highway 25 was briefly tied up as hoses stretched across the road.
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Pharsda
Os Cremen
Walter Tron
Acton High School Gridiron Debut Falls to Milton
Acton High School opened its 1960 football season with a 27 player squad, but Milton High dominated the first half scoring two touchdowns while Acton managed only a late push. Milton’s Charlie Mattin Don Curie and Jan Forbes starred on defense and offense as Milton outplayed Acton in the county town game.
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Rene Tstsde
Acton High School
Entoy
Milton
Milton High
Paiste
T ‘Ie
Brand Acton High
Acton
Charlie Mattin
Don Curie
Jan Forbes
Mantis
Acton Tligh
Winter Hockey Fate to Be Voted After Meeting
Tonight representatives from local organizations and the mayor will discuss arena problems and possible remedies. The meeting is expected to lay out the issues and determine the board's action to ensure hockey operations this winter.
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United Sta
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Eden Mills
Wheatley
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E. Hayward
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F. Nightingale
J. Barden
C. Milne
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B. Miller
D. Heffernan
Doug Beatty
N. Beatty
D. Harris
J. Mochrie
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Linda Braida
Hinton’s
Eignways
Ontario
Ari
Keaquesing
Registry Office
Registry Division
County of
Halton
Minister of Highways
Parthaneat
Toronto
Harry
Properties Department of
Elighwave
Main St
Call Toth Motors
J. McGeachie
Frank Carney
Rockwood
MYERS
Acton Motors
Imperial Esso
Studebaker
Main ST. S
Ayn
Texaco Fuel Chief
Texaco
NO. 7 Hwy
Bill Bailey
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