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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
2
A detailed list of results from a school track meet shows Esquesing Public School and nearby clubs competing in events across junior and senior divisions. Names such as Donna, Jin Mentuz, Ricky Arhenst, Tim Brad, Trudy Koestag, Alice Han, and Steve Fantuz appear among winners in sprints, jumps, throws, and relays, with scores and distances noted. The piece closes with a remark on conceit as an odd disease.
A Kilbride second baseman threw a hard ball that struck Glen Williams, Glen Wiliams minor soft team official, near the left side as he coached at first base in the sixth inning of a Rural Minor League game. He collapsed, was rushed to Georgetown and District Men Hospital with a fractured skull and temporary memory loss. The game was halted after the incident as players and officials reacted and the 30 run lead stood at the time.
Junior Girls Softball feature a high scoring contest as Cycle and Sports beat Dairy Queen 17 to 14. Seckington held Dairy Queen scoreless for 5 innings while Lynn allowed 3 hits and 3 walks. Nora Donahee delivered a key homer and Brenda Muckart added a first base run for Cycle and Sports.
At a general meeting in Memorial Arena on Sunday Georgetown Junior Reiders announced six sportsmen to lead the hockey program for 1967-68. Harold Badham Roy Ayres Frank King Mit Brown Walter Steinke and Scotty Brown were elected to the executive with duties including choosing president secretary treasurer and committee members at a meeting to be held soon.
Dundas and Waterdown receive the two main events on the 1967 Halton County League baseball calendar. Waterdown to host the all star game for the second time in three seasons, with a tentative Civic Holiday date. Dundas to host the final in a new sudden death playoff format on Sunday August 20, with semi finals the day prior.
Bruce McGregor Emergency Measures Coordinator for Halton County says rescue club training will start in September due to holiday schedules. About 12 members are expected, and anyone interested in rescue procedures or radio communications should contact Bruce McGregor.
Varey Best claimed low gross at North Halton Golf and Country Club on men’s night. Leigh Bradbury Erle Ross Bert McMann Sharky Grozelle Bill Anderson and Jim Jones also won low gross prizes. Terry Baines led low net with 281 percent. Jack Lucas Harry Sanderson Tracey Barrer Bruce Blears Ken Allan Don Jarvie Reg Broomhead Harold Badham and Frank Buchanan were other net prize winners. Stan Blears qualified for Most Honest golfer award.
Georgetown bowlers travelled to Toronto for the presidents secretaries and treasurers tournament sponsored by Coca Cola. About 40 bowlers played three games at Newtonbrook lanes then attended a gala at Beverley Hills Hotel. Cy Barlow won the treasurers laurels in the men’s division and Shirley Lewin claimed the ladies treasurers honours. Local Coca Cola team members led scoring against 15 teams from across Ontario and finished sixth, each receiving Buxton wallets.
A concise plea urging readers to follow weekly sport coverage and back local teams. Notes emphasis on staying informed about games, standings, and team progress. Encourages fan engagement and consistent support across seasons.
Five pin bowling leagues in Georgetown will operate under a no counter pin rule next season. Ontario Bowlers Council backs the Canadian Bowl ers Congress decision to end counter pin. The experiment at Georgetown Bowl shows many bowers expect averages to rise up to 35 pins. organizers predict mixed reaction but overall benefit for low average players.
A compact guide explains five basic sliding rules to reduce injuries and improve success. It covers footwear and padding, choosing one dominant sliding side, leg positioning, head and knee protection, distance to the bag, and progressing from straight to pop up and hook slides with daily practice.
Omagh, aided by Al Ian Few and John Willmott, blanked Hornby Redshirts 7-0 in Halton Rural Softball Friday. Few pitched six innings allowing one hit as Omagh builds a two point edge on Procor for third. Carl Hadfield doubled and tripled, Dave Gillies added two singles, and Art Brooks led Hornby with two hits.
Harvey Chaphol Chappel recaptured the North Halton Golf and Country Club medal championship with a four round total 4 under par, edging runner-up Eric Ross. Don Curry, Leigh Bradbury, Bill Schenkhad, Gord Gemmell, Bud Gibbs, and Scotty Pattern follow in the field with wide gaps. In B Flight John Todd takes crown with 335, edging Butch Fisher by one stroke. In C Flight Orval Paul tops with 368, with others close behind.
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