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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1965
Page
2
Lights on tonight and a test game tomorrow mark the Glen Williams softball setup. Cleo team prep for an Inter County League opener against Milles club as opening night under artificial sun draws near.
Georgetown Midgets pitched by Lenz with 4 hits allowed in 5 innings while Milton scored 6 in the 4th and 6 in the 6th. Georgetown battled through walks and errors as Witham Test and Peavey relieved, the game lasting over two hours. Georgetown’s first home game is slated for June 6.
Dundas Merchants pummeled Georgetown Giants 17 to 4 as starting pitcher Glen Gibbs allowed 8 runs on 0 hits in 1 1 3 innings. Dundas racked up 6 doubles and 2 homers while Georgetown managed 10 hits but only 4 runs after the second inning.
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority now owns 1,888 acres in the Credit Valley watershed. The purchase totals more than a quarter million dollars in the 1085 budget.
Sandy Mackenzie was elected president of the Georgetown Beavers Rugger Club at an annual general meeting. Len Lewis steps down after leading the club. officers include Lea Judge vice president and Mark Herron secretary. The Beavers had an undefeated spring Sevens campaign and a 10 game fall run, with 173 points for and 29 against.
Georgetown Youth Bowling Leagues wrapped up a banner year with roughly 100 boys and girls, as awards were presented at 10 30 AM. Don Wilkes presided with trophies handed by Mrs. Mary Spires and other league leaders. The Trouble Makers won the junior girls crown while the Gut ter Rats took playoff champs, the Comets swept junior boys, and the Wild Ones claimed Teenage League title before playoff defeat.
North Halton Golf and Country Club's Robert Harris placed 16th in the Champion of Champions Tourney at Highland Country Club London with 39 39 78. The invitational event gathered 88 club champions. Harv Chappel and Don Curry also competed from Harris’s club.
The Legion plans its annual picnic on the first Sunday in June and invites families to enjoy a summer holiday. Comrade Duffy Wilson awaits summer, while ranch 120 suspends regular business until September. A new Community Centre Board motion offers 30 pool admissions for children at $5 season tickets.
Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance Service answered three calls from May 23 to May 29. On May 24 an emergency run from Georgetown Park to Georgetown Hospital by Dan Scarborough and Jim Jenkins. On May 27 a transportation run from Georgetown Hospital to Brampton Hospital by Al Prouse and George Sargent. On May 28 a run from town to Georgetown Hospital by Doug Townsend and Chris Walker.
Georgetown Anglers and Hunters Club members and their wives held a wiener roast at the club near Ballina. The social evening featured card games and dancing. In a lucky draw Andy Ritchie of 9 Emery Street won the prize, drawn by Miss Trudy Shoebridge.
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