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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1968

Page

25

Maple Rock Shooting Range event yields varied scores and trophies

Two weeks ago at Maple Rock Shooting Range John Shadbolt won the Wayne Leadelton Trophy with 50, followed by Johe at 49. BIL Miller and Head Mainprize tied second with 45, others included Gurl Clow 44, John Cordes 44, Art Jlunes 42, and several lower scores. The report also notes safety and regulatory content related to hunting regulations and hunter safety training.

Maple Rock John Shadbolt Wayne Leadelton Johe Bil Miller Head Mainprize Gurl Clow John Cordes Art Jlunes Pl Huwen Fl Wayus Lowdstoy Mainprize Art Goianor Jack Gord Clow Jahur Cordes Hoth Johanae Maleprize Rig Dearing Momberd Jallymare Jack Bioth Bull Miler

Acton Speedway Dramatic Day of Races and Crashes

Acton Speedway hosted a chaotic Sunday with multiple crashes across nine events. Eddie Stewart and Ray Kennedy led early segments, while final results saw Stewart win the super eighty feature after a tough day of drifting and occasional rain making the track slick.

Acton Speedway Deivers Cliff Faryen Jor Eddie Stewart

Monday Race Results From Local Oval Meet

A chaotic eight race program produced multiple lead changes as Ron Metcalfe drove car 44 to top in med. trophies and med. eights. Garndon Hayward and Art Somerville took early seconds, while 21 cars started the prolonged SO lap eighth race before a rain stoppage with 16 laps remaining and a restart planned for next Sunday.

Dadd Ron Metcalfe Arond Eddie Stewart Ron Billings Fist Garndon Hayward Art Somerville Tom Lovell Dave Gallacher Harry Johnson Floyd Cravin Ken Billings Steve Povittlo Gord Hayward Dave Drexter Lary Majcury Lome Majcury

Acton Minor Baseball Field Day Invites Players and Parents

All players and parents of Acton Minor Baseball Association are invited to a field day this Saturday at the scout hall. Officials expect a large turnout from both players and parents as the program begins at 2 p.m.

Acton Minor Baseball Association Scout Hall Baseball League

Acton Lady Tigers Top Burlington 30 16 In Playoff

Acton girls stage a dramatic comeback to defeat Burlington 30 16 in a playoff. Key players include Susana Medillhiway Cathy Cook and Cathy Cop with solid batting by Sue McGilloway and MacDougall. Hartington pitcher and fielding notes mark a strong team win.

Harlington

Top notch golfers in Guelph tourney

Notable pro players will face off in a Pro-Am Trophy competition at the Guelph Country Club on Sunday September 15. Teams pair a club professional with an amateur, aiming for the lowest two‑ball gross score over 36 holes. The City Championship Trophy will be contested by top players from Guelph and Cutten clubs with area professionals invited.

Gall Cotton Club Gualph Yomval Farcon CIOV Guelph Guelph Country Club Cutten Club Gus Mave Mownee Kitchener Westmount Gary Maue Merry Emm Golf Club Jim McAvoy Kitchener Foxwood Rob Osborne Galf Galagrades Doug Sinchar Georgetown Golf and Country Club Peter Carter North Halton Clplgla

Milne Homer Drives KGLA Past LGA In Marathon Playoff

Chick Milne blasted a solo homer in the 13th to lift KGLA over LGA in a long playoff clash. Ed Phillips struck out seven for Dominion Hotel, while Roy Shaltis and Dave Manes delivered solid defense and timely hits. Slips, Bossence, and Milne led a batters’ night with multiple runs as the tavern team survived a high scoring, edge-filled game. umpires Raddall and Townley oversaw the tense affair.

Sean Dasavetsaote Sential Beta Chick Milne Hin Shipp KGLA Chavk Heo Ed Phillips Dominion Hotel Capefusly Roy Shaltis Dave Manes Jett Biger Toples Tim Bossence Brian Slipp Don Pace Ron Dunn Phil Marzo Jeff Kryer Bruce Cargill Roan Slipp Ait Din Lga Bruce McArthur God Mason Doug Kek Ken Maltby Geone Maltby Baee Conall Tun Hossence Mian Shipp Click Milne Dominion Yatel Ray Shaltis Stine Hruce Shalt Id Phillips Jum Bullough Hoon Dun Jett Dryer

Acton players lead Georgetown in decisive game win

Acton players Dan Athi and Roy Sholdie star as Georgetown triumphs at the OMA playette. Owen and Dag show strong finishing as Wisner and Med Natty contributors add depth. Saturday's contest ends with a clear Acton victory amid a tense finish.

Dan Athi Roy Sholdie Astheer Iapeteas Tae Thes Georgetawi Hal OMA Owen Pee Dag Wisner

Acton Team Awarded in Confused Playoff Series

A garbled report notes Acton team recognition amid a playoff scene. The text references a “Gud paene” and “Aiton Fadia” with unclear connections to Georogotown and a cited cliche.

Weeder Aiton Fadia Foun

Tri County seeks hockey coaches and managers for season

Cyril Swim, Acton Tri County president, asks anyone interested in coaching or managing a Tri County hockey team to contact him at 853-1583. Reports suggest a potential shortage of officials this season. Mr. Swim says all previous coaches and managers will be welcomed back.

Cyril Swim Acton Swim

Acton Hosts All Day Softball Tournament Featuring Five Teams

Teams from Milton Georgetown Guelph Campbellville and Acton compete in an all day softball tournament in Acton on Saturday. Seven games planned with first at 9:00 am and final contest to begin by 4:00 pm. Cash prizes to winning teams. Gate admission 75 cents for adults 25 cents for children.

Milton Georgetown Guelph Campbellville Acton

Tanners Meet Ajax in Lacrosse Finals

Tanners face Ajax in lacrosse final as teams vie for championship. The match decides the league title with Acton Tanners aiming to secure the season finish.

Tanners Ajax

Final boxla standings for Vista CAC leather boxla tourney

The final boxla standings show Pong Mianet and Pabeficdet matching Vista CAC in a close game with Ajax and Want Veub also competing. St Catharines and Pest Vialhenine played for Western Fergie while Virgil faced Western UW. Acton received a bye in round 6.

Pong Mianet Pabeficdet Vista Cac Ehwu Aid Mibsisnuiupe Ajax Aid Want Veub St Catharines Aid Pest Vialhenine Weatern An Fergie Virgil Acton Vinal

Auld Maisie and Mazel Mae Olde Bes Ob Pat OK Cane

Milton Ontario police investigated a Tuesday crash on Highway 7 at the Fourth Line involving Auld Maisie of 72 Martin Street Millan and Mazel Mae Olde Bes Ob Pat OK Cane. Both received cuts and abrasions as vehicles collided while diving cabhided.

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Charges follow many warnings at local OPP crackdown

Over the past week Acton OVP reports multiple liquor violations after repeated warnings. On August 29 five young men were charged twice in one evening, and the next day another person was charged after two warnings. Most offenders were under legal drinking age as authorities say warnings have run out.

Acton Ovp OPP

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