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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

5

Firefighters win town league softball crown in dramatic comeback

The Acton fire department clutches the town league softball title with a come from behind victory over Ledger's. Pitcher Frank Daley anchored the mound as Johnny Krapek provided late game spark and key hits off the bench. Beardmore's and E.G.A. had earlier staged solid finals showings before Firefighters sealed the three straight wins.

Acton Lindsay Frank Daley I.G.A Firefighters Ledger Beardmore’s E.G.A Daley Ft Wan Beardmore Chapeau

Firefighters Win Thriller to Claim Acton Softball Title

Dude Lindsay and the Firefighters staged a ninth inning comeback to beat LGA 6 to 5 in the fourth game, erasing a 5 4 deficit with two runs. Johnny Krapek homered in his first at bat and again later, while Harold Townsley and Bill Spielvogel delivered key hits as Ledger’s posted a dramatic finale in the 1962 season.

Acton Ledger I.G.A Herb Qodds Bill Spielvogel Mick Holmes Fred Archibald Ornate John Krapek Frank Daley Dude Lindsay Phil McCristall Bill Patterson Carson Frizzell Bill Duval Harold Townsley Don Archibald Frank Spielvogel Jack Pink Bert Fowler Bill Willams John Turkosz Tinny’s LGA Daley Howie Leader Dales PGA Ater Firefighters Scotty McCristall Bill Spiglvogel Pete Lawson Ump Pete Jett Fryer Aralty Krapek Johnny Krapek Krapek Townsley Bil Duval Duval Chird Bull Spielvogel Flared Townsley Herbs Dodds Townstes Jeff Fryee Pete Liawsen Brian McCristall Denis_ Gibbons Brian Meall Bill Dawkins Howie B Oss Jel Fryerel Bill Shannon If Mel Jordan Terry Waterhouse Andy Williams Firefighters Phil (Scotty McCristall Bill du Herb Dodds

Red Maple Trees For Sale At Town Premises

The town offers red maple trees six to eight feet tall with a total price of five dollars. The property owner pays two dollars and fifty cents, while the town covers the same amount.

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Senior Acton Gridders Hand Ridley Loss in Classic

Acton High School senior gridders beat Ridley College St Catharines 34 0 as quarterback Pred Dawkins led scoring with created conversions. Allan Staynard opened holes for first downs and two touchdowns while coach Pete Robinson paced the bench. Ridley Juniors suffered early defences as the powerful Ridley line controlled the opening. The Acton juniors faced a tough Ridley defense in the first game, and the seniors maintained control from start to finish. The team plans an award presentation Saturday at Ridley College.

Acton High School Pred Tobin Dawkins Ridley College St. Catharines Ridley Acton Priones Pete Frank Clair) Robinson Allan Staynard Ridley Hines Hine

Mrs E Masales Lands Whopper On Local Fishing Trip

Mrs Earl Mantle assisted by companions from Havelock hauled a US pound catfish near Peter borough area during a listing trip with her husband. It took about 20 minutes to land and clean the large fish after the catch from the boat.

Snc Muskeluipe Earl Mantle Peterborough Havelock

Campbellville Falls In Final To Even Series At Two Game Each

In a tense game Sunday Ajax defeated Campbellville 4 8 0 to 0 0 0 to tie the series at two games apiece. Gary Hil starred for Ajax with a key hit and a strong pitching effort. Campbellville starter Harey Hamilton allowed four walks and nine hits while striking out two as Campbellville fought to keep the game close.

Campbellville Asky OWA Ajax Ajoa Analy Bose Genad

Tireless Tots Prepare For Coming Season

Acton Pee Wee hockey team starts season under Pete Vale coaching with Johnny Gow and new talent from last year. The squad, sponsored by local businessmen, aims for a steady run, planning 70 games traveling from Prenton to Batlato and a win over Buffalo Wisutson Memorial Auditorium.

Acton Pete Vale Johnny Gow Ji Ander Due Prenton Batlato N.Y Buffalo

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