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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1960

Page

5

Campbellville ace breaks leg in Intermediate B final

Hatched with concern over injuries and finances, the piece notes Harry Hamilton of Campbellville Mets sustaining a broken leg in the eighth inning of the Petrolia Sunday Intermediate B final, as Petrolia wins 2-1 in eleven innings and Campbellville leads the series 1-1. The article also hints at rumors of Campbellville joining the Intercounty senior circuit and reports on arena closures and nearby town activity.

Guelph Campbellville Hay Ane Campbellville Pla Tacilites Campbellville Len Andrews

Petrolia Beats Campbellville In Intermed B Final

Jack Roberts hurled his 100th win for Campbellville as Petrolia overwhelmed Western Ontario reps 19 to 0 in Campbellville in the OBA Intermediate B final. Henderson Wingrove Laking and Moore led Campbellville hitters as Druitt was ejected in the fifth after trailing 7 0.

Stan Henderson Campbellville Lloyd Wingrove Ken Moore Jack Laking Elmer Dredge Jack Roberts Campbells Ile al Wingrove Sian Henderson

Burlington Pounds Acton Juveniles To Clinch County Title

Burlington eliminated Acton Juveniles to win the county juvenile championship with a 13 to 6 victory on Sunday after another 7 to 4 win in Burlington. McTavish allowed five Acton hits over seven innings as Burlington belted 10 safeties led by Price and Gibbons. acton could muster only three singles in four trips while Dennis Gibbons added two hits.

Burlington Acton McTavish Burlington Ring Jim Lindsay Lied Lindsay Burington Price Gibbons Dennis Gibbons

Spilling Five Pins at Acton Bowling Lanes

Acton bowling results feature Legion Ladies first to schedule with Hopefuls defeating ALS 82. Hopefuls led by W108 in opening frame and edged in second and third by narrow margins. Closely contested matches include Wishful Thinkers versus Cornhuskers. Singles leaders include M Hills and De Angell with top triples by Mo Hhlty and Farle. Standings show Hopefuls 5, Cornhuskers 4, Wishful Thinkers 3, LS 2.

Legion Ladies ALS Hopefale Wishful Thinkers Cornhuskers M. Hills de Angell Mo Hhlty Farle

Starry Pitcher Breaks His Leg in Petrolia Loss

Campbellville lost an 01 inning 21 ball game in Petrolia after leading 19 0 the day prior. Hamilton, Campbellville’s ace right hander, broke his leg sliding home in the eighth while pitching seven innings of three hit ball with one walk and one strikeout. Roberts allowed two runs on five hits over five innings as Di pitched five in relief. Henderson’s bunt found eighth speed, Laking starred on defense, Campbelleville ahead in two games against Petrolia with 22 strikeouts to Petrolia’s 3.

Campbellville Petrulia Leve Hamilton Howev Harry Hamilton Petrolia Jack Roberts Penolla Jack di Ane Stan Henderson Petrotia Jack Laking Wole Campbethille Campbethille Petrolia Futhers

Minor Hockey Tri-County Elections in Milton

Art Snarr calls fourth Cannual nominations and electious meeting for Tri-County Minor Hockey in Milton. The league, top Ontario youth circuit, may see Bantam moves as Brampton and Georgetown names circle potential retirements of leaders.

Milton Art Snarr Sundaes Teague I Ude Midge Lister Bantam 4 Ontario Minor Hockey Association Brampton Bast Brent of Haykey Art Dick Reddell Georgetown Bud Brown Orkealle Hal Brampton

First to Five Intermediate B Final Hints at Petrolia, Campbellville

The best of five series between Campbellville and Petrolia is tied 1 1. A third game is set for Petrolia at 1 38 p m on Saturday September 24. The fourth game moves to Campbellville on Sunday September 28 at 2 30 p m.

Campbellville Petrolia OBA Western Ontario Campbellvile

Praise for Acton 4-H Forage Club Leaders at Achievement Meet

The Acton 4-H Forage Club held its final meeting at Ningteaida’s home. Members presented samples from plots and hay, with six grass seed samples named. President Don Swackhamer opened the meeting, pledges were recited, and tests by Doug Jackson highlighted club work in Canac.

Acton Ningteaida Fist War Club Don Swackhamer Doug Jackson Canac Jackson Braida

Meetings on Sunday For Young People United Church

About 15 youths ages 14 to 17 attended the first Sunday evening meeting at United Church. Another gathering is planned for Sunday with membership expected to grow.

United Church Steiner

United Church Circle hears Mrs F Bryan on fall meeting

Mrs F Bryan of St Catharines spoke at the first fall Friendly Circle meeting in the United Church youth room. The group discussed starting a United Church senior citizens home in Niagara named the Niagara Unn Gratton Gage United Church Home.

F. Bryan St. Catharines United Church Bryan Hamilto Conference United Church Presbytery Niagara

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