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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1953
Page
16
Volunteer workers building sheep pens and painting the park grandstand found damage from the weekend. Children are suspected as intruders climbed the wiring at the sheep pens bending it while at the grandstand efforts were made to pry loose new boards.
Acton Rams crushed Streetsville Thistles 17 to 6 in the Ontario intermediate lacrosse best of seven series opener. Jack Mann led with six goals, Ken Watkins added nine assists, and Norm Young shined in goal as Acton built a 10-4 edge after three quarters and pulled away in the final period. The rematch is set in Acton tonight with Streetsville returning to Streetsville next Tuesday for Game Four.
Acton took the first game of the intermediate finals by 13 to 5 over Streetsville Thistles. Rams led 5-1 after the first quarter and extended to 10-4 by three quarters, finishing with three more goals. Key performers included Krapek and Lloyd Smith with three goals each, Madgett assisting and scoring, Gerrie, Bennett, and a host of Rams players contributing. Streetsville had penalties frequent, including five five-minute majors for fighting.
Acton High School resumes routine with study periods at day end and extra time for Glee Club and play practice. Rugby under Mr Heron’s instruction aims for a strong year as teams prepare for the school meet on October 2 and possible participation by Georgetown High students. Canada reports 1,880,000 golf balls produced in 1961.
Auctioneer William Bill sells at his farm lat 5 con 2 north of Acton on Tuesday September 22 at 1 pm. Livestock include horses and harness, several cows and heifers, and young cattle. Also 15 tons mixed hay, grain, molasses, fertilizer, manure spreader, roller, farm gear, and miscellaneous equipment with cash payment and no reserve.
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