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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
4
Fragmented report highlights Dominien Hatel winning a softball title, notable performances by Phillips and Morton, and a string of county baseball playoff results including Milton's win over Simcoe and Campbellville Merchants advancing. Prose notes sports fans as a breed and covers Toronto Argos and Ottawa Rough Riders football, plus local theatre musings and a twin bill under the Junior Farmer meet.
The game showcased standout performances from Phillips and Vit, with Don Greta and Mortan making crucial plays as the Tiremen contested the lead. Utes and Phils traded momentum in a tense final, Chester contributing a key defensive spot while Bisong and Raven paced the late rally for the winner.
Describes a hard fought best of five softball playoff between Dominion Hotel team and Fire Fighters, with Dom hotel winning 6-3 to lead series 2-0. Key players Bowden, Kiapek, Phillips, Archibald are named along with numerous lineup details and fielding errors.
Acton Jayes hosts Burlington in a pet season Halton juvenile tourney game. Keach crown and Niagiciens figures emerge amid rough play as Burling ton and Acton shift leads late. Gibbons and Shannon pitch and hit, with McIntall and Ruddick among Acton singles in a high school style recap.
Petrolia travels from Western Ontario to meet Campbellville in the Ontario Baseball Association Intermediate B finals. The best of five series opens in Campbellsville at 2 30 p m on Saturday September 17 with game two in Petrolia on Sunday September 18.
Fishermen are urged to take gear to the Nottawasaga River on Georgian Bay as rainbow trout begin to run. The piece notes late season fishing, various techniques, and the chance to land large specimens before winter.
Elect officers for the Dance Club at St Alban Parish Hall moved to YMCA due to hall unavailability. New president Bud Wilson and treasurer Wath the fellas tayeset ants planned annual bursar supper and dances starting September 14 with committee conveners named for each event.
A husband returns home proudly announcing he bought a hearing aid. His wife responds with relief and a joke about eight years of instruction. The exchange ends with a playful realization from the wife as the punchline lands.
The Mooriston plan details a 77,450 budget aimed at drainage improvements across streets and related areas. Officials note phases include waste handling and water management measures to reduce disease risk and enhance sanitation.
Saturday lawn bowling at Act Dawn Green featured Vern Mowkwerenl and Vist Satundey teams. Players tested skill in mixed fours with Peewee V beet castlon and others in attendance. Crowd observed steady play as partners and rivals exchanged shots and tips during the evening club meeting.
An appeal from Acton Legion members seeks support to elect new officers at this week’s annual meeting. The gathering is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the legion auditorium as residents show interest in continuing Minor Sparta’s work.
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