Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), August 30, 1972, B3

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Town fathers game but coffee housers romp home with runs The Coffee House Freaks doubled the score on the town fathers when they added up the score sheet after Fridays exhibition diamond due the guys and gals and a mixed bag of geezers and ringers representing the town Barry had It figured that 10 coffee trotted home over the seven inning twilight and candlestick affair Meanwhile Actons version of the old gas house gang romped over the plate nine times sparked by home run shots by Mayor call me Willie Duby and Peter Mickey Mantle Marks Behind the plate calling the balls and strikes was none other than Haltdn MP Rod Whiting sweeping the plate clean and keeping the slate clean Reeve Frank covered the keystone roamed at shortstop Marks patrolled third and ringer John Dunn a refugee from the town sewage plant was picked to pull in the awkward throws at base as well as chucking a couple of frames Who was pitching Grant Usher of course while arena and parks manager Harold Townsley manned the catchers mitt and mask In the event there might be a leak in the outfield It was decided earlier by manager Marion Patterson wife of newly appointed deputy clerk that there would be five on the town councils side Instead of the usual three When there were no squawks from the coffee it stayed that way with Pat Orv Chapman Norm Elliott Patterson and mathematician Bill Coats filling the role Marion led the council rooters from about ZOO spectators who decided the game made for the best laugh in town that night And they werent disappointed Hurleys troops sparked by the slants of Gary and home run by Blue Fox and some loud thunder from the likes of catcher Dave Don Price Dan McGilIoway John Glen Lee Hank Frank Oudeslcys Lesley Jeff Patterson Tom Browning Yvonne LcRoy Paul Cooper and Glenn Taiieffer Manager Marlon had to stop proceedings two or three times to let the council crew catch their breath on a lawn chair She provided a plunger to extract time from the umpire who declared he had no wish to prolong the game but it was time for a smoke He had a confrontation with maid Marlon that showed who was boss but he never had to use the feared finger that points the way to the showers once It was rumored that some of the more energetic councillors wished he had In lieu of a council batboy the youngest Miss Patterson came as with cape and aw adding some grace to the finale whicn was an allround handshake and a razoo to base umpire Barry Inscoe who called the close ones all night wrong or right- depending what bench you sat on the end everyone was friends while the coffee house gang served refreshments and a folk singer sang lullabies There spectators rehashed such events as the Pa t dash to f irst thefour master by the mayor the scintillating catch of Chapman the steady play of the reeve in I II give you a quarter for the exclaimed one ad mirer The offer was politely declined Bill Coats knees won the prize for the knees which showed closely followed by His Marx Bill also lined a shot to centre which amazed many of his students who dressed In coffe house livery for the game which everyone declareu should be repeated next season when the council had a little more experience Deputyreeve takes a cut THE MAYOR cavorts home ahead of the throw to complete a four bagger and show even old grey mayors still can kick up their heels Coffee house catcher Dave Cooksley is foiled Six of the seven teams competing for the B A Intermediate B Championship were in action last weekend had a bye and ail other The Acton Free Press Wednesday August Coles Photo series wero Glen Williams eliminates junior girls in finals Jesus is coming Where do you stand Brethren of Messiah Box 132 Acton Glen Williams junior girls repeated their league pennant victory by eliminating Acton in two very close games to win the playoff championship in the rural minor Softball league The first year Acton team coached by Ab Irwin and Jim Orangeville Raceway THURSDAY AUGUST J POST TIMES RACE- Mile Pace ISO Anncrud Nan a Comet L Sterling Bomber fl Mlu Jean Derby M Rowclandi Lady M Brook I ft River Rob no rider dementi SECOND RACE mile Cochrane 1 George Again J Pollard Worth MocKrmle Who Wilion THIRD mil pact- i DUKE no rider BYRDH ADAM Barrett Given J J Troy J Ima Champ Time A Avery At Mr Attorney J FOURTH mile J Wain THOUGHT J TWILIGHT 1 Coin I rriti Dillon J III Til mile A 1 JO Crowe 1 I J Dura freight A Hoffman Senna Hall 7 Worthy At RACEl mile pate varct I KIN Troy Overdue Lou Attention I AeeL Brawn At Caper IMF NTH mile CHESTER HARM Brawn Webb 1 Cochrane I Blue- ft Moltalt Sept pott Tine I MPM FIRST mile pace 1 OMAR HANOVER Curran ROMAN GABRIEL CHIEF W Troy Becky Monroe Jet Command 6 Babe 7 Steve A Lei and dement RICOND RACE- BID J LATE MOVE FAMOUS EARL White TOUGH STUFF McLean J Champlaln Who Bethel Mar MlcH Young 7 Herbert Milk Maid Troy THIKD mile pace EMMA DEXTER GOLDEN SOAP STONEA I Pit J Woodland 3 Bingo- C Bennett I Wain Andy Couniel Mr McClurc Sweet Land D FOURTH pace MM PLAYBROOK EXPRESS I MUD Troy Wain 1 I Argylc Royal Atnalc Given Replica MacG Portage AnneA RACFI mile pace CINDY VAN PATRICK 1 MISS DOUBLE DALE A Avery WORTHY L Brawn Kcm Wain SIXTH RACEl mile trotgSM 7 TOUGH Sllner LEE Jolly JillR Glenmounl Mini Stead Doc Noble Bee Walker Jo lit a Union I pace ROBB RON RAV Troy JASON HERBERT J CASH DOMINION rankle Wain Pearl C Young Lor Clipper Hie EIGHTH RACE I antUN HURRY Troy I HIE HI A Gyp Herbert J Pollard bare I Oxford D NINTH RACE I 1 CARLO Lindtuy JO LORRICK HANOVER R Tom Troy Popular Brad TENTH RACE I mile pace ISM McLean fl RROTHER MAC DEE Curran JAUNTY I Adieu R C Teddy Dare Stead Ben a Boy Seven teams third game of the series will be played in on Sept 3 at 30 p The semifinals are scheduled to start on Sunday or Monday If Ismond and managed by Verna took early leads in gomes and forced the Glen to come from behind to win Extra innings Thursday nights series opener in Glen Williams went Into extra Innings with the score tied before the Glen girls pulled out the victory with a single run Acton grabbed a four run lead In the first inning when Karen Barber led off with a walk and Theresa Heather and Sherry Ismond followed with singles Sherry Splclvogel Heather and Sherry Ismond contributed key base hits in a Ihree run fifth inning rally Acton still led going into the fifth but the Glen girls rallied for five runs to force the game into extra innings wins on Sunday they will probably be sent to cither Corunna or on Besides the Campbellvllle series there is playing Wingham and Chalk River playing Fade late Acton held a lead after two innings of Mondays game but faded in the late innings allowing the Glen to score three runs In each of the final two frames Hitting safely for Acton in the final game were Karen Barber Sherry Splelvogel Debbie Heather Debbie and Karen Van Die Acton girts will wind up the season with a Saturday at the home of coach Jim ACTON Karen Barber Diane Valeric Irwin Sunn Kim Jock Theresa Heather Sherry Spiel I Karen Van Wood Debbie Dorothy KaiieY Gorman Canadian Club of County invites you to its in MILTON HOFBRAUHAUS September 2nd 1972 from 8 PM 1 AM In the Milton Arena in connection with the Era Weekend Music by Nick RHYTHMIC FIVE plus their yodelling and singing sisters Else and Annemarie also featuring I he dance group of the Schwa ben club Kitchener Advance tickets available at in Acton in Milton in Georgetown Acton Delicatessen Cleaners EuroMeatand Milton Delicatessen Delicatessen Insurance Ltd Karens Flower Shop Actoi J SUPERMARKET MILL ST If youre are looking for a VW or have a VW thai needs looking at LOOK NO FURTHER No Down Payment if you qualify Free courtesy car by appointment Free pickup and delivery in town Service Dept Open Thursday till p HIGHEST TRADE IN ALLOWANCE BIG SAVINGS ON DEMOS FOR VOLKSWAGEN COME TO Baz Motors volkswiqendr SI EIGHTH pace U0 st SKIPPER PICK C STATE JAN R Roaal trier I Mr Nell Zephyr Billy L Dim Abel Parker J A Queen NINTH mile- I STEEL Wellrod CHOCOLATE ECLA1RJ GeUvt Rod Parker J TENTH A Avery Shakes VOCAS WUwood Jr Dtunond Da ret Pink Crocto a Herbert a I Cape Pine audio Herbert Avalroe Richard ago Old Tyme Fiddlers Competition Saturday Saptambar 1 at pm Committee Edwin RULES Each to play a Jig and a Reel or Hornpipe Each con leu ant will be git en a minute time limit MONEY- and Hinton trophy Second prize Open only to Halton County Erin and Townships Third JM0O Fourth prize J Fifth NO ENTRY FEE Entnei close September 14th at clock noon Pleaw mail entries early to C Swackhamer Actor MEAT DEPARTMENT SPECIALS Sirloin T Bone Wing RED BEEF STEAKS1 ROUND STEAK CI 25 ROUND STEAK ROAST SIRLOIN TIP ROAST RUMP 1 ROAST Schneiders Pkg RED HOTS 69c Schneiders Pkg COOKED MEATS 3s1 Luncheon Meat Head Mac Cheese Bologna Pork Dutch Style Meat A Chicken Pickle ft Pimento Pantry Shelf oz Size PEACHES 8530650 2i79c TOILET TISSUE Allens 46 Tins FRUIT DRINKS 31 FRESH PRODUCE DAILY PRICES EFFECTIVE AUG SEPT 12 Aylmer oz Jars Strawberry JAM Raspberry 55c Westons of B rolls 3 NESCAFE Jar INSTANT COFFEE 1 Toddler Size 2 FRESH PRODUCE ARRIVES DAILY AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES Van Camp Tins PORK BEANS 31 Jars RELISHES Sava 3189c Si Deluxe ICE CREAM 99c

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