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Orangeville Rocewoy popular spot for Acton area harness fans The Free Press Wednesday July 14 Although only in its second season of operation Both own horses and plan to Raceway has already earned a reputation as one of the top B circuit become drivers eventually harness racing tracks In Ontario Total handle for days of racing last year was second highest among Ontario 11 B circuit tracks while total attendance was Keith one of Canada top racing drivers and partners Doug Gillespie and Dominion Motors of Owen Sound lease the raceway grounds from the Agricultural Society Jim Keeling and former NHL goalie Harry are oE Dominion Motors Up until last spring when the day race meet began harness racing had been held only once a year on Dominion Times faster Although race times are becoming faster this year because of Improved track conditions Cape Kaola time of 15 on September of last year still stands as the track record for pacers Brent Davics was the driver Cadenza recently set a record for trotters of 2 with George Wain driving Two track officials hall from the North Halton area Bob of Milton is paddock judge and Milton Don Joyce Is patrol judge The raceway also attracts a large number of fans from the Acton area each week Additions A building to house mutuel betting facilities a judges stand and tote board were constructed last spring In the fall a new fence was erected some of the turns were banked and the entire track was re surfaced Recently betting facilities were added in the paddock area and Mandelson films began video taping races TRACK ANNOUNCER Earl Lennox calls the races This year the Jockey Club allowed owners to hold racing on days Racing will continue every Sunday until late November Crowds have been averaging around the mark this year Largest crowd ever at the track was on opening day last year Largest mutuel handle for one day was Have flair are carried out with all the flair of the larger A circuit tracks like Greenwood Garden City and Mohawk Mr Gillespie daughter Joey and her horse lead the horses and drivers on to the track following the traditional bugle blowing Horses fall in behind the starting gate which is driven by Race starter is Murray Waples another member of the famous racing family Track announcer Earl Lennox of Thornton calls each race from his box in the Judges stand while Barb Karen and Heather chart each horse s performance from a separate box higher up In the stand Spectators have their choice of watching races from the 1 seat grandstand or getting a closer look from the paddock area located Just behind the first turn visitors at the track are NHL winger Wayne Carleton and Paul Shakes a member of the O A Junior A champion St Catharines Black Hawks BILL TROY a driver well known to fans in the feature race of the Sunday July the Acton area drove Rob Ron Hal to victory racing card Raceway Photo Barbers one run short of upsetting Pete Barber Shop rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth Thursday night but fell one run short of upsetting the league- leading club won the game mainly on the strength of productive third inning when they scored seven runs Doug started for Acton but was replaced by Blnke Hind during the third inning Hcspcler uprising Hind gave up only five hits the rest of the and fanned eight Hespeler batters Pete grabbed a lead in the as catcher Fred Buchanan socked a three A home run by Foster was the hit in the seven run third Harry Phillips and Bob Andrews first Acton hitters in the game singled but both were cut down at the on questionable calls by the home plate umpire Harry Phillips Bob Andrews Ed Phillips Phil Marzo and Bruce ill hit safely twice is the locils touched Hespeler Anderson for 12 base hits Fred ichinan and John Dunn the other Acton hits Donahue and Hastings rapped out three hits for Berbers play in Fergus tomorrow rtiursday night and face archrival in a big home and home series next week Orangeville Raceway I AST SUNDAY Pint Llomir Scatty llrown Boy 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inning for the Gkn Centre fielder Frank hit a solo home run in the seventh for the Williams run Acton runs scored both their runs in the first on triple by Harry Phillips a double by Bruce a single by Ed Phillips After Glen righthander Best held them to just four hit and struck out five batters Best and Greig paced the Glen Williams attack with three hits apiece Fnnx and GrciL had two apiece For Acton Phillips and Jim singled twice Harry Phillips tripled Bruce doubled Phil singled More sports page 7 Receive 1 8 entries Name team contest Ontario Cup play Spitfires suffer tough defeat Acton atom Spitfires dropped a 4 decision to St Catharines Squires in Ontario Minor Soccer Cup action the garden Spitfires took an early lead shortly after the opening whistle when Jimmy shot was deflected in by a St Catharines defender The Acton lads continued to press but could not tin ball into the St Catharines net Break loose Henley Squires suddenly broke for three quick goals to take a i- lead at The early part of the second half proved disastrous for the Spitfire In the first five minutes they had injuries galore und during this time Squires added three more goals Howtner Spitfires bounced to score their second goal Hard work by Rob and Stee Van gave them the lift they needed Steve Mitchell picked up a fumble by the Squire goalie and slid the into the net Soon afterwards Rob slammed In a long range shot which left the goalie helpless defence penalty shot but the ihot hit the crossbar and goalie Dave held on to the rebound Spitfires went buck on the A total of entries including one from California were received in the Acton junior hockey club Name the contest Team president Kcrwin said Sunday night he is very pleased with the response One of the names will be selected soon and the person who submitted it will be awarded the prize of a bond Name names Names submitted include Aces Junior runners Mustangs Whiz Bings Jets Bombers Pintois TriC Sparks Lakers Admirals Vulcans Sabres At a tcim executive meeting Sunday it was decided to hold regular meetings on Wed nights monthly The next meeting wilt be held at the community centre Wednesday July Very important Executive members are reminded of the Importance of this tint Among items on the ieenda are election of a new treasurer to fill the vacancy left by Ed Norton who has resigned and preparation of the official entry to the O H A Junior entries must be received by the OH A office not later than August 1 and Ed scored us inside the penalty area for Aeton final Peter luty Steve lumbers Mclntyrc Kevin Daws and Steve Trotter all played well for Acton The coaches appreciated the help and support of parents who turned out to transportation FAMILY tender delicious S HOLDEN OPTOMETRIST Cork SI GUELFH Phone TA July 15 jerry lewis plus ANDVOUVUCAUCIt July 19 20 PARTY CHICKEN SNACK 85 CHICKEN a BOX Chicken French Honey SPECIAL PAK of Flavor Crisp Ch Ready Tn Serve 149 NEW CHAR PIT Steak on the Bun Hamburgers Special Burgers Hot Dogs French Fries PHONE And Your Order II Be Prepared For Pick Open Weekdays Friday Saturday DRIVEIN CORNER ACTON AND QUEEN ST IN ACTON SPECTATORS get a good view of horses rounding the first turn from the paddock area Moffat girls chalk up tenth win in games Moffat girls 15 and under defeated Glen Williams July after losing to the same team the previous Friday girls walloped 5 July Pitcher Kim Henderson struck out five while Mclame and Sandra In lis each caught two flics pitcher walked 17 and struck out only three Moffat batters The game was called at the end of the fifth inning on account of darkness Tenth win July the girls chalked up their tenth win the season over hitter I Dennis homered in the first inning to start the rally ilso belted a home run in the second Moffat drew 11 walks Pitchers I indu Dennis and Kim Henderson struck out only four and walked 15 However nine outs were made on fly balls caught three and Kim Henderson two each Catcher Shelley and shortstop Michelle Sokolowski nabbed one pi Hillsburgh A tonight Wednesday So far the hive a record of 10 wins and only five losses Thelma Sokolowski is couching the team with the help of Ed Thomson and Barry Wood are Barb Wood and A JUNIOR I STANDINGS Not night Ram K Hamilton ACTON MAMftM 5 to Store JULY SPECIALS Ladies Flowered Reg Canvass Oxfords Ladies Wigs To Clear 2 PRICE Colored Nylon Bristles Reg Glamour Brooms 88 Round Plastic diameter Reg Beverage Trays 22 IS 10 IB A Plastic Steel Legs Swivel Glides Stacking Chairs DEEP DISCOUNT ON Luggage off reg PRICES Repairs Making your car perform efficiently and effectively is our ob We want to prove to you that we guarantee our service SERVICE THAT SATISFIES C0URTESV THAT COUNTS PRICES THAT ARE COMPETITIVE DON FRITZLEY Manager DONS SPECIAL THIS WEEK HOLIDAY SAFETY INSPECTION Visually check Brakes Ttrtn LET US PROVE OUR SERVICE TO YOU NOW Call or drop in soon for an appointment COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE AT REASONABLE RATES MILTON MOTOR SALES ltd YOUR 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