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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

4

Championship decided tonight in decisive game five clash

The Station Hotelers and Ned's Deliver square off in a best of five rubber match after a dramatic 9th inning rally by the Hotelers. Lorien Peavey starred with four hits as Stationhouse built an early lead and out-hit 17 to eight. Reliever Vickery closed out the comeback as George Williamson collected a four-hit day.

Station Hotel Ned Rooundsman Doug Vickery Hotelers Hurer Lorien Peavey Masaeulat Herd Vicker Dean Archibald Wilf Duval George Williamson Stationhouse Peavey Farmer Shepherd Archibald Gary Mansales The Pirate Bruce Cargill Dave Manes Lorne Peavey

Trap shooting results highlight Art Hawes top score

The Acton Free Press reports trap shooting results with Art Hawes scoring 23 to lead, Bud Webster 21, Jim Coulson and Wayne Leadston tied at 19, and Dave Johnson at 18. Red bird shoot winners were Kazmier Lewandowska first, Dave Johnson second, Art Hawes third on the first line. Doug Kreller first, Keith Andrews second and third on the second. The piece also lists visitors and notes upcoming trophy presentations, plus Ontario migratory game bird hunting seasons and bag limits for various species.

Art Hawes Bud Webster Jim Coulson Wayne Leadston Dave Johnson Kazmier Lewandowski Doug Kreller Keith Andrews Bill Spurgeon Gordon Brown Garnet Kay Kazmier Lewandowska Om Hahd Wep Toophies Um Rignes NTO Dresemikeg Oniara Hans Wee Tao

Acton to host eight team softball tournament Saturday

Acton Park will host a Saturday softball tourney starting at 12 noon with eight teams including Acton All Stars, Rockwood, Scarborough, Milton Meters, Hillsburg, Georgetown and Glen Williams. Palermo faces Acton in the opening game with a sudden death series and seven inning rounds for regular and semi finals, nine innings for the final, cash prizes on offer.

Acton Park Acton All-Stars Palermo Dave Manes Bill Spielvogel Doug Vickery Mr. Manes Gord McCutcheon Gord James Chester Anderson Acton Saltball Association Acton All Stars Rockwood Scarborough Milton Meters Hillsburg Georgetown Glen Williams Acton AH Stars Harold Townsley Frank Spielvogel Jack Pink Grenville Masales Denis Gibbins Shard Masales Ivan Kifoy Mike McCristall Palgrmo Acton Milton Georgetown Giants Athe Halls Drece Date Mane James Swoorthl Crjoy Tilton Piper Cats Panalton Priddfers Thas Water Dean Poe

Campbellville Clinches Title With Five-Inning Win

Campbellville defeated Burlington 6 0 in five innings on August 31 to clinch their 10th consecutive league championship. Harry Hamilton pitched five shutout innings for the winners, allowing four hits with five strikeouts and one walk to earn his eighth win. Campbellville jumped to a 6 1 lead in the first inning, and the Villagers finished with a 22 6 record while Burlington dropped to 6 22.

Campbellville Burlington Preston Harry Hamilton Nevc George Moore Rams Shervans Moore Stucking Cairns Dort Joyce Hamilton King Ane Stake Carns Bill Eliott George Chester Chester Darmuilton

Station Hotel wins third in series 6 4

A rugged ballgame saw Station Hotel edge the Delivery crew 6 to 4 as Eddie Phillips led with a 10 hit effort and seven batters struck out. Howie Leach started for Delivery, with Fred Archibald closing in the fourth. Hotelers built an early lead, fought off a late surge, and received key hits from Harry Phillips Jan Ridall Alan McNabb John Dunn Ed Smeith Bob Sheppard and Harold Townsles.

Eddie Phillips Nip- Pate Lust Herve Herb Hoteles Phillips Delivers Boys Howie Leach Fred Archibald Hotelers Archibald Innning Herb Bless Harry Phillips Jan Ridall Alan McNabb John Dunn Eds Smeith Bob Sheppard Edo Phillips Howard Pearne Bhees Will Dioowad Harold Townsles Phil McCristall Don Avchibald Garey Tuilicher Sompires Gary Matates Don John Leatherland

Georgetown Swim Tests Reported Successful Acton Participants

Red Cross swimming tests at Georgetown pool in August saw Acton swimmers pass and begin instruction. Winners included Nigel Bras, Jim Krapek, Jim Hurley, Steve Brunelle, with junior Chris Brunelle noted as a successful entrant. The Ontario Heart Foundation continues annual support for congenital heart defect research.

Red Cross Acton Georgetown Pool Nigel Bras Jim Krapek Jim Hurley Steve Brunelle Chris Brunelle

Spectacular comeback fuels sports fans across town

Local sports pages buzz about a dramatic rally and crowd celebrations as teams battle for the championship. Highlighted are key players like Lorne Peavey and Doug Vickery, with previews of upcoming softball, hockey, and baseball events including Milton teams and Walkerton series expectations.

Steam Era Show Draws Acton District Youth

Acton district youths enjoyed the Steam Era program at Milton during Labor Day weekend. They watched a tractor puff by in one parade. It marked the sixth Steam show.

Acton Milton

Wildcats defeat Aberfoyle in exhibition softball game

The Actongals and Avion Wildcats beat Aberfoyle in a Monday exhibition, with Tauren and Charte-Tiomnon contributing. Acton hosts next weekend in Jay Streetsville as Gorweat toe the ules becomes honor to Acton, and the teams prep for upcoming games.

Avion Wildcats Aberfoyle Actongals Jay Manner Frank

Debate over education reforms cited by Ontario safety league

The Ontario Safety League questions high school dedication to education, arguing reforms are needed while noting many Canadian schools face funding and access issues. The remarks imply a broad critique of the current system and call for urgent measures to improve student outcomes amid persistent childhood health and infrastructure concerns.

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