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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
15
In a Sunday finale the Acton Fire Department clinched the town league softball championship with a come from behind victory over Ledger’s. Led by Frank Daley on the mound and key hits from Johnny Krapek, the Firefighters secured a three games to two series win, capping a season marked by dominance and resilience.
The Acton Firefighters defeated G A 6 to 5 in the fourth game of a best of five for the town league title, rallying from 4-1 down with two ninth inning runs. Johnny Krapek's two crucial hits including a homer sparked the comeback, while Frank Daley allowed only three hits in a standout start for Ledger's. Roberto Townsley, Bull Spielvogel, and Bill Duval contributed key plays as the Firefighters grabbed the championship in a dramatic finish before a large autumn crowd.
A red maple tree stands six to eight feet tall with total cost five dollars. The owner pays two dollars and fifty cents while the town contributes the same amount.
Acton High School's senior team blitzed Ridley College in St Catharines for a decisive win as quarterback Pred Dawkins directed plays and converted kicks. The powerful Ridley line stymied the juniors in an early game, while Acton players celebrated with showers after the victory and set sights on a Saturday matchup at Watley College.
Mrs Earl Masales and her husband Jan fished near Havelock on a Peter borough area trip. A 1 1 2 pound 3 inch muykeninge was hauled into a boat after a hot day at sea. The catch totaled twenty mingles with help from local women at the Wast.
Ajax ties series at two games each by beating Campbellville on Sunday. Campbellville out hit Ajax nine to six but stranded runners, with Harvey Hamilton taking the loss after four walks and six hits.
The Adh and Pere Vale sponsored Pee Wee Club opens with a mix of veterans and youngsters. Manager notes a hopeful balance as the team travels from Trenton to Buffalo for early season tuneups, aiming to improve after last year’s 20 game slate.
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