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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

24

Acton Preston football row clouds high school league

Officials from Acton and Preston high schools clash over last week’s football injuries amid claims of misinterpretation and weak league support. Acton coach says injuries occurred during the game but not due to Preston players. Guelph’s Bishop MacDonnell withdraws from the league, citing lack of enthusiasm and facilities. Acton golfer Sevyne wins handicap title at Guelph Golf Club. Acton manager Bill Buchanan seeks sponsors for Tri County hockey team as season nears.

Oomuma Coles Preston Bruce A. Robertson Preston High School Principe Hansen Acton Bete “Robinson Acton Gridders Pete Guelph Bishop MacDonnell High Schol Notre Dame Loretto Waterloo-Oxford Joe Glaab Murray Sevyne Slatier Contry Bill Buchanan Bill Ted Brankiewicz Ron Heller Paul Marr Garry Mosales Lyle Broughton Ron Campbell Phil Marzo Jack Mackenzie Doug Ford Jack Pope John Dunn Bill Rogers Brian Sheridan John Wood Randy

Guelph and Burlington Enter Tri County Little Hockey League

Guelph and Burlington were accepted into the Tri County Minor Hockey Association at the executive meeting held Sunday at the Legion in Milton. The two towns bring the total to ten teams with Fer gus still considering joining by October 2. A new novice group was added to the pee wee bantam midget and juvenile divisions. Novice entries from Acton Brampton Georgetown Hespeler Milton Orangeville and Guelph will compete this season. Clock change to Standard Time on Sunday October 28.

Guelph Burlington Ark Cuny

Faculty Coach Impressed By Acton Star Bruce Andrews

Bruce Andrews of Acton is making an early mark for Seton Hall University’s cross country team. In two outings to date the Acton District High product has claimed two firsts, signaling a strong start for the Hall’s Fresh Cross-Country squad.

Acton Bruce Andrews Seton Hall Universian Tom Tushingham Hall Sh Gibson Tushingham Gibson

Acton Legion minor hockey seeks coaches and volunteers

Community notes report a heavy registration session at the legion auditorium for boys 8 to 16 hungry for hockey. Sponsors seek coaches and managers to handle a likely surge in players while rumors swirl about nearby towns forming strong interlocking leagues.

Acton Legion Legion Auditorium Legion

Pirates frosh meet Central Connecticut State at Van Cortland Park

The Canadian star will compete Saturday as the Pirates frosh face Central Connecticut State frosh at Van Cortland Park. Also in the triangular meet Tushinghan will lead the Pirates varsity against the same foe and the United States Merchant Marine Academy for King's Point وتش

Connecticut van Cortland Park Tushinghan Va Tsily Ina United Staterchant Marine Academy

Pee Wees Lose First Game 5-0 In Poor Play By Pee Wees

Milton ace Trevor Houston struck out seven with no intentional walks but the Pee Wees committed six errors and were blanked 5-0 in their opening game. Allan hit a bunt single for Milton's lone hit in the fourth, as Essex built a 4-0 lead in two walks and two errors over two frames and added another run on a Miller miscue in the third.

Pee Wees Trevor Trevor Houston Milton Houston Milton Fair Grounds Test Hood Milton Essex Allan Allan Stead Gut Securic

Spotlight on Recreation by Jim Calquan

An examination of adult recreation, its aims, and why programs often lack focus. The piece argues adults seek relaxation, social fellowship, and meaningful activities, urging communities to offer varied options like badminton, crafts, travel, and study groups while meeting people where they are.

Wato Deanna Aulully Plemius Audicme Caine Tothy

Luxton Young People Hold Hayride Saturday Afternoon

Twenty six members of Luxton Young People's Aviation enjoyed a hayride that culminated in a cookout at the Fred Mellor home. Harold Milawre drove the tractor while Mrs Edward Move and Ernest Coker chaperoned the group.

Y. P Luxton Young People’s Aviation Fred Mellor Harold Milawre Edward Move Ernest Coker

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