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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1968

Page

11

Wayne Leadelton Trophy at Maple Rock Shooting Range

Two weeks at Maple Rock Shooting Range featured shooters led by John Shadbolt who won the Wayne Leadelton Trophy with 50 points. Jona tallied 49 to top the day's shooting, while Bil Miller and Head Mainprize tied for second with 4S. Other scores included Gurl Clow 4, John Cordes 41, Art planes 42, and Joe Cother.

Maple Rock John Shadbolt Wayne Leadelton Jona Bil Miller Head Mainprize Gurl Clow John Cordes Art Planes Pl Huwen Fl Wind Wayus Londstoy Joe Mainprize Art Gaianor Jack Booths Gord Clow Jon Cordes Hoth Johnnae Goty Maleprize Camaagy

Acton Speedway Chaos and Close Finishes Darken Day

At Acton Speedway last Sunday a chaotic program saw multiple crashes on the first and subsequent laps. Eddie Stewart won the final Super Eight feature ahead of Ray Kennedy, with tight finishes and several cars failing to complete the races.

Acton Speedway Deivers Cliff Faryen Jor Eddie Stewart

Local car race results list leaders by number and driver

Monday racing totaled nine events with multiple classes. Winners include Ron Metcalfe in med. cuts and med. eights, Dave Gallacher in super eights, Gord Hayward and Tom Lovell placing in slow axes and slow eights, and Lary Mercury leading mid race. An 21 car field in race eight was halted by rain after axle and pileups. 14 cars remain to resume next Sunday.

Eddie Stewart Tuper Ray Kennedy Larey Majcury George Nichols Gordon Usyward Davyl Drexter Ind Core Nichols Jnd Lary Marcury Steve Piottio Ken Bikerickh Laurence Majeury Incyl Gort Hayward David Deexter William Wragg Dadd Ron Metcalfe Ron Billings Garndon Hayward Art Somerville Tom Lovell Dave Gallacher Harry Johnson Floyd Cravin Ken Billings Steve Pavittio Aiges Gord Hayward Dave Drexter Lome Majcury

Acton Minor Baseball Association Field Day Set

All players and parents are invited to field day this Saturday at the scout hall. The program starts at 2 p.m. Officials hope for a large turnout of players and parents for a different format event.

Acton Minor Baseball Association Scout Hall Baseball League

Ladies comeback topples Burlington in playoff

In a playoff game on a Wednesday night, Acton Lattes defeated Burlington 30 to 16. The contest featured standout performances from Joanie Candibisaughs and Cathy Ceskae, with key defensive plays by Susan McGiloway and Hastington. Pitching by Harlington aided the win as Acton extended their playoffs push amid a flurry of hits and errors.

Dude Hindway Chartle Thomson Anl Acton Lattes Bunnytoi Soto Ti Lowville Dante Actoa Joanie Candibisaughs Wingle Smedt Bown Hurtin Ode Adie-Suns Wii Actin

Notch golfers in Guelph Journey to Interclub Trophy

Top pros Vie in head to head competition Sunday September 15 at two clubs. Pro Am Trophy award goes to the team with the lowest score from combined rounds. City Championship trophy honors top player from Guelph Country Club and Cutten club with 10 area clubs invited and many accepting.

Gall Thie Arn Vie Whibley Cotton Club Gib Gurdnes Gualph Yomueal Farcon OC Tiah Guelph Cutten Club Tron Gus Mave Mownee Kitchener Westmount Gary Mauve Merry EN Golf Club Jim McAvoy Kitchener Foxwood Rob Ogborne Galf Galagrades Doug Sinchan Georgetown Golf and Country Club Peter Carter North Halton Clplgla Guelph Country Club

Milne Homer Delivers In Marathon IGA Playoff Win

Chick Milne hits a decisive homer in the 13th inning to lift IGA past Dominions 16 0 in a marathon playoff. Ed Phillips struck out seven as Jett bayer joined late with a homer for the Tavern team, while Tim Bossence and Brian Slipp sparked the win with key hits and defense.

Chick Milne I.G.A Sears Anita Pox Hin Shipp KGLA Chavk Ed Phillips Ten Dominion Hotel Roy Shaltis Dave Manes Jett Bayer Toples Tim Bossence Brian Slipp Don Pace Roun Dun Phil Marzo Jeff Kryer Bruce Cargill Roun Slipp Jeff LGA Shivakis

Georgetown Club Clinches Open Playoffs In Tight Season Finish

Acton players helped Georgetown win the season at the OMA playoff event. The Georgetown club secured the lead with key performances from Dag and Nisbet MH Mie Wattle during Saturday games, ending a close race to reach the playoffs.

Dan Ath Koy Sholtie Dag Nisbet

Award series Acton team faces unclear outcome

Fragmentary OCR text references an Acton team and an award series with distorted names. It mentions Georgetown nearby and an meeting or event near the feapoe med finite date. No clear persons or organizations are consistently readable.

Tri County hockey seeks coaches and managers

Anyone interested in coaching or managing a Tri County hockey team for the coming season is asked to contact Cyril Swim, Acton Tri County president at 853 1583. Reports indicate there may be a shortage of officials this season. Mr. Swim emphasized that all previous coaches and managers will be welcomed back.

Cyril Swim Acton Swim

Acton Hosts All-Day Softball Tournament Saturday

Teams from Milton Georgetown Guelph Campbellville and Acton compete in an all-day softball tournament on Acton Saturday. First of seven games starts in the morning and the final contest begins by 4 p.m. Winners receive cash prizes. Gate admission is 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.

Milton Georgetown Guelph Camphbellville Acton

Tanners Meet Ajax In Lacrosse Finals

In a tense lacrosse showdown the Tanners face Ajax in the finals with prelims hinting at late twists. The intervening rounds and key players like Acton and Davenport shape the outcome as Acton tries to secure a late-season title.

Tanners Ajax

Final boxla standings from the Saint Catharines league

The final boxla standings show Pong Wiianeh and babeticdet leading with victories while Viste CAT, Mibsisauiupe, Punter Ajax, Want Vouk, Fuster, and Virgil compete for top positions. Acton receives a bye as Western OW and others conclude their matches in late season play.

Pong Wiianeh Babeticdet CAT Eiewu Aid Mibsisauiupe Ajax Aid Want Vouk St Catharines Ait Pest Vallee Weatene AM Fergus Aid Virgil Acton Vaal

Accident on Highway 7 injures two local residents

Avil Maigae of 72 Martin Street Millan and Mazel Maelet suffered cuts and lacerations when their vehicles collided on Highway 7 at the Point Line block Tuesday after the previous week, Milton OPP reported.

Avil Maigae Martin St. Millan Mazel Maelet Bes Panguesng Mighway Baquesing Duesday Milton Opp

Warnings and liquor violation report update from Acton area

Over the past week local authorities issued multiple warnings to youths in Acton. On August 29 five young men were cited twice for disturbances tied to liquor. The next day one person faced charges after receiving two warnings, with most offenders under the influence of alcohol and following urging to leave the scene. The OPP confirmed warnings were issued and noted the offenders complied.

Acton Ovp Aear Jepul Danking Ape OPP Ome Tone Ape

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