Map le Rock shooters lead in annual trophy event
The Maple Rock club dominated the trophy shoot at Maple Rock Shooting Range with top shooter John Shadbolt posting 487 of 500 and an average of 24.3. John Cordes and Brad Mainprize followed, while the Hatton Sportsmen from Milton visited for the second half of the annual competition. Maple Rock secured the team trophy as the number one squad, finishing with an overall average well over 400 per shooter. Halton Sportsmen trailed in the overall standings.
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Maple Rock
Brad Mainprize
John Cordes
Art Bessner
Ed Hawes
Mr. Berry
John Shadbolt
John
Art Hawes
Gord Clow
Bill Miller
Ean Jollymore
Keith Maimprize
Hatton Sportsmen’s Association
Milton
Halton Sportsmen
Jos
Gold Crow
Tom Doering
Art Hawes LI
Halton
Dave Tuck
Ron Marshall
Don Kearney
John Readhead
Gord Tuck
Bull Miller
Earl Jollymore
Jack
Halten Sportamen
G A blanks Station to force final town league softball game
G A rebounded from two straight losses to tie the town league finals at two games each with a 4 0 win over Station Hotel Tuesday night. Chick Milne tossed a four hitter as Station’s defense faltered and the Innkeepers took the lead in the fifth then added three more in the eighth. Ken Maltby, Tin Bossence, Gerl Mason and Chick Milne contributed key hits as Station Hotel’s defense aided the win. The series resumes tonight with game six set for Thursday to crown the champion before the Fall Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A
Station Hotel
Chick Milne
Lorne Peavey
Ed Smith
Jan Riddall
Gord
Grocers
Ken Maltby
Tin Bossence
Gerl Mason
Chick
Mike
Brian ‘Slipp
Bruce’ Cargill
Bruce McArthur
Ken ‘Maltby
Peavey
Homer
Doug Black
George Williamson
Ed S Perros
Chigh Milne
Daca
Han -Riddall
G. Williamson
C.j.dunn
Smith LP
Ford CF
I Kuahisia SS
A. Whitams
Pouvay
Viistell
P. Homer
D. Price
Bk. Milihy
B. Jack
V. Mosseiler
Maton
Milne
B. Eni
McArthur
Umpiros
C. “Anderson
Plate
Gs Reed
Hawe
Scoyne father son duo win at North Halton Club
Acton and Georgetown area golfers Murray Scoyne and son Johnny topped the Senior Juniors event at North Halton Golf and Country Club. Johnny, 10, carded 80 66 for a 146 gross with an 84 handicap, net 64. Murray fired 39 43 for 82 with a 13 stroke O.G.A. handicap netting 69. Their combined net 133 earned the Ernie Smith Memorial trophy.
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Ernie Smith
North Halton Golf and Country Club
Murray Scayne
Johnny
Acton
Georgetown
Murray Scoyne
Elizabeth Drive
Artner
Murray
Giant benefit scramble attracts 100 riders near Guelph
The Nortown Motorcycle Club hosts a Sunday benefit scramble at Lloyds Ranch on Hwy 7 west of Guelph. Over 100 riders from Ontario and the US, including Frank Mrazek, compete to raise funds for Klaus Grundler of Dasien Centre New York who was crippled in an accident. Practice starts at 10 and racing at 1 with admission of 1 dollar for adults and free entry for children under 12. The event runs rain or shine with no trophies and waived sanction fees.
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Lloyd's Ranch
Hwy. 7
Guelph
Gerry van der Eyken
Acton
Nortown Motorcycle Club
Toronto
Klaus Grundler
Dasien
New York
Mosport
Ontario
United States
Frank Mrazek
Canadian Motorcycle Association
Gibbs leads Blacks past Reds with five goals in final
D Gibbs scored five goals as Georgetown Sr. soccer team defeated Reds 6 to 1 in game one of the three out of five final series on September 11. Xanthios and King assisted early while Kavanagh, Duncan, and Gibbs built a 3–0 lead by halftime.
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The
Blacks
Reds
Georgetown
B. Xanthios
D. Gibbs
Gibbs
Dan Kavanagh
K. King
George Duncan
J. Kavanagh
Station Hotel wins town league softball final thriller
Station evens the best-of-seven finals with a 7-2 win over LG.A. Pitcher Lome Pesvoy earned the victory as I.G.A. managed two runs off seven hits. Losers featured pitchers Chick Milne and Frank Daley.
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Chick Milne
Frank Daley
Station Hotel
J. Riddall
G. Willamson c
J. Dunn
E. Smith
D. Fordef
Lo Kuchmass
Peavoyp
P. Homer
B. Farrell
D. Price
K. Matlby
D. Manes
T. Bossence
G. Matlby
G. Mason
B. McArthur
D. Black
C. Miine
F. Daley
Trophy Offered for Moose Antler Width at Maple Rock
G F Clow owner of Maple Rock Shooting Range offers a gold moose figurine trophy for the hunter with the widest antler spread. Entries open to residents of Esquesing Erin Eramosa Nassagaweya Milton and Norval areas. Antlers must be brought to the range for measurement and the contest closes November 30 1968.
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G. F. Clow
Maple Rock
Gord
Esquesing
Erin
Eramosa
Nassagaweya
Milton
Norval
Esquesing-Nassagaweya Town Line
No. 7 Highway
Acton Ladies Fall in Drumquin Softball Tourney
Acton Ladies' softball club played in the Drumquin tournament over the weekend. They lost 12-0 to Drumquin and were shut out 6-0 by Glen Williams in the opening rounds, ending their run as Burlington won the 12-team event. Players included Liz Campbell Gail Fryer Jo Fletcher Joanne Landsborough Patsy Wheeler Bev Brunelle Kathy Cook and Doris Black.
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Acton
Drumquin
Glen Williams
Burlington
Flesherton
Oakville
Susan McGilloway
Liz Campbell
Gail Fryer
Jo Fletcher
Joanne Landsborough
Patsy Wheeler
Bev Brunelle
Kathy Cook
Doris Black
Tanners report season success
Acton Tanners Juvenile lacrosse club wrapped an impressive first season despite a finals loss to Ajax. Coaches and rivals praised their effort as many players eye offers from other teams, including Fred Flisnik and Bob Turkosz. An exhibition 5 5 in Oakville closed the year. Coach Dwyer credits the Recreation Committee Beardmore and Co for sponsorship.
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Acton Tanners
Ajax
Boxla
Howard Dwyer
Acton
Fred Flisnik
Huntsville
Bob Turkosz
Tanners
Oakville
Dwyer
Recreation Committee
Beardmore and Co
Hockey on horizon expands Tri-County league with Streetsville entry
Eleven towns attended the first Tri-County hockey meeting at Milton on Sunday. Streetsville joins the league replacing Orangeville as Acton’s John Weldon reported the executive plans, with Don Jarvie of Georgetown taking the president’s gavel. Players must have signed cards and birth certificates must reach the O.M.H.A. by November 15. Acton still needs coaches and managers.
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Milton
Streetsville
Orangeville
John Weldon
Acton
Don Jarvie
Georgetown
Weldon
O.M.H.A
Tri-County
Acton Speedway Opens With New Pavement and Fast Races
Acton Speedway unveiled a revamped surface with more bleachers and monitored fencing. The program featured multiple races with numerous incidents including cars going over banks and spins. Notable results included first places for cars 95, 51, and 55 in various heats, with a grand finale 20 lap feature won by car 51 before later finals. Go-Kart races are announced for Wednesday at 8 pm.
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Acton Speedway
Sthlind Limehouse
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Acton Free Press
Hawes
G.A. Blanks
Mason
Scoynes
Scoyne
Giant Benefit Scramble
Georgetown Sr
M. Clark
J. Folly
J. Maddigan
J. Devries
H. Smedema
R. Crane
R. Homaix
T. Nolan
K. McLean
B. Kent
E. Stone
J. D. Kavanagh
C. Rees
N. Rees,Sr
N. Rees Jr
W. Lane
K. Brown
D. Gibb
B. Gentles
J. Peter
B- McLean
G. Duncan
J. Bonia
Acton Minor Baseball Association
Halton County Baseball Assoc
Y.M.C.A
Goorlie Thomson
Car 95
Wilber
ARENA
Alpine Health Club
Wesleyan St
Slim & Triaa
Jack Hogan
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