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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1963

Page

14

Gaels chase Minto Cup in Canada junior lacrosse finals

Oshawa Acton star Merv Marshall shines as Victoria and the Gaels clash in the Minto Cup series with two games to go. Crowds fill Whitby arena as Ottawa’s open style and Terrell Men’s goaltending pace the drama, while Campbellville eyes the senior crown in Ontario baseball.

Canada Gaels Victoria B.C Merv Seres Whitby Odtawa Marshall Shamrocka Ranjet Nirmal Dillon Hay Caeburn Albert Acta Cnet Nat

Roberts Blanks Amherstburg in decisive title game

Roberts pitched a masterful game to blank Amherstburg as Campbellville won the decisive clash 7 to 0. Langlois started for Amherstburg and was tagged for seven runs on 12 hits while Jack Roberts limited the visitors to eight hits and struck out 12 in a dominant performance. Wingrove and Henderson fueled Campbellville’s early offence and Beneteau closed out the late rally to seal the victory.

Ivan Amherstburg Halton Roberts Amhersburg Paul Langloix Langlois River Canard Essex County Ambersalburg Campbellville Jo Beneteau Jack Roberts Ken Moore Wingrove Henderson King Piurdenderson Elliot Jovie Elliott Moore Cairns Beneteau Corche Dalbe Bissonette Ewer Garry Field Jack Price George Chester Larry McPhail Lloyd Early Harry Zullerous

Tanners Knot Series Sunday Upsets Legionnaires in Softball Thriller

The Tanners Knot split Sunday doubleheader with a 52 win over Jack Bullough's Legionnaires in game one. Butch Richmond earned the win on a four hit effort as Legionnaires upset UP.W.A. in the opener and fans awaited a rematch with the youthful jonnaires. Ed Phillips cracked a two run homer for the Tanners in the first, while Danny Arbie and Terry Waterhouse drove in runs for Legionnaires before Ed Phillips, Pete Lawson, Ben Barkass and Bob Bruce produced a late three-run burst for the Tanners.

Tinny's Tanners Jack Bullough Legionnaires Legion Crew W.A Jonnaires Eddie Phillips Tanners Danny Arbie Terry Waterhouse Arbie Waterhouse Terry AL Hayward Ed Phillips Pete Lawson Ben Barkass Bob Bruce

Badenoch Wins Opening Game in Intermediates Series

Badenoch Intermediates take game one of a best of three at Eden Mills, edging the visitors 88. Strong-armed Don Aubin limited the opposition to three bats as R Brown tied the score with a homer in the seventh, while later errors produced the decisive tally for the home team.

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Open House Sunday At Mohawk Raceway

Mohawk Raceway invites the Ontario Club to visit the track Sunday afternoon for open house and exhibition races. A large crowd is expected as thirty three yearlings will be on display and visitors may tour the stabling area during the event.

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Firefighters edge IGA in decisive softball playoff game

Firefighters blanked IGA 15 4 to clinch the best of three series in Tuesday night action. Mel Jordan led the winners with early runs as the Firefighters pulled away after two innings while Scotty McCrystall and Dale paced the offense with multiple hits.

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Legionnaires, Tanners stalemate forces fourth game

The Legionnaires and the Tanners played to a 44 stalemate in game three of their best-of-three town league softball semi finals Tuesday. A late inning clout by Butch Richmond nearly tipped the result for Legionnaires, as John Salmon started for Legionnaires and Rutch Richmond for the Tanners with Ed Phillips aiding late. The decisive fourth game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

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Firefighters topple IGA 9 to 2 in town league clash

Analean Firefighters topped IGA 9 2 as pitcher Frank Balev dominated from the mound. He fanned 12 and walked two, allowing five hits while Viet’s Mowie Leader and Bruce Cargill struggled for IGA. Carvil drove in runs with a double and single, Hiroki Townsles added three hits, and Johnny Kravpek and Will Duval contributed.

Analean Firefighters IGA Frank Balev Theymound Anc Mowie Bruce Cargill Carvil Gibbons Hiroki Townsles Johnny Krav Pek Will Duval Mich Holmes

Tri County Minor Mockey Association Holds Seventh Annual Meeting

The Tri County Minor Mockey Association held its seventh annual meeting in Milton with 41 attendees representing Acton Brampton Georgetown Guelph Wespeler Milton Oakville Orangeville Preston and Forpus Bob Patterson of Brampton became president succeeding Fred Hagland Arnold McDadle Milton was named first vice president Joe O Krathaloott Hespeler second vice president Don Caddy Oakville third vice president Van Burrell Brampton remains secretary statistician James Brockie Oakville will serve a second year as treasurer Other named representatives include Les Macock Don Jarvis Ab Moore Gus Kitz Don Munroe oat Oakville and Earl White Orangeville.

Minor Mockey Association Semday Milton Acton Brampton Georgetown Guelph Wespeler Oakville Orangeville Preston Forpus Bob Patterson Jeagues Fred Hagland Querailly Arnold McDadle Joe O'Krathaloot Hespeler Seondis Ia Don Caddy Posi Don Cab van Burrell James Brockie Les Macock Don Jarvis Ab Moore Gus Kitz Hespeler Don Munrye Oat Oakeile Earl Whie Orangesile

Acton Minor Hockey Assn Forms New Executive

Enthusiastic meeting results in election of a working executive for the Acton Minor Hockey Association to establish a constitution rules and coaches. Appointees include Earnie Marks Bares Inscoe BI Kesight Keith Martin Garnet Dod Barkley Jim Cig Adare WHE Duval Bern Van Pedy and GH Malcolm. The group plans five junior classes and aligns with Acton Branch W7 of the Canadian Legion to run youth hockey programs.

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Dodds Fourth in Truck Roades at Divisional Event

H Dodds, a Guv Transport truck driver, finished fourth in the single axle tandem class at the Divisional Truck Roades held in Kitchener Waterloo. He earned 269 points, part of a 277 team total, and this was his first year entering the contest after two weeks of practice.

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