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The Acton Free Press Wed September S with Denis Gibbons Parks and recreation committee member Ed Wood is encouraged by the response shown at a recent meeting Called to sample feelings about the formation of a sports council in Acton Representatives of almost every local sports group attended and support for the move was unanimous Further meetings which will allow more detailed discussion of now a sports council should be formed who should sit on it and what its function should be are planned All organizations agree that flooding of the town with 50 cent lottery tickets which produce minimal minimal funds and lack of communication between the groups should end Im very pleased with the number of players weve got in camp this year We should be able to select a solid team Dave McKnight new coach of the Junior C hockey Sabres reports Sabres most recent workout their third attracted 35 hopefuls Monday night Midget and juvenile from the Erin Georgetown Chinguacousy and Milton areas have impressed making it more than just a possibility Sabre holdovers will have to fight for their positions Credit for the excellent turnout of prospects must go to Bill Shannon a member of our executive manager Loo Bonnette points out Bill started establishing contacts towards the end of last season and the results of his work are evident Sabres will hold a fundraising dance at Legion this Saturday night September 29 Tickets are available from executive members Average age of the starting nine ballplayers in the Merchant lineup in the final game of their provincial final series with Exeter is 21 Campbellville won the OBA Intermediate crown their Ontario championship Instead of Earl Cairns Stan Henderson and Ken Moore busting down the fences its now youthful sluggers like Ray Evans Rich Clement and Don Yet the villagers could only finish fourth in the tight Halton County league race an indication the calibre of baseball in the league must be progressing It wasnt too many years ago knocking off Campbellville once a year was an accomplishment few teams dreamed of and even fewer realized Its not a sport that draws a lot of ink but crosscountry racing is helping Acton High School gain some credibility in Halton secondary schools sports circles The crosscountry team just Finished a sweep of dual meets with Milton High Mustangs make some of last season point basketball defeats to the Mustangs a little easier to swallow Frank Houston Scott and grade Jones have been the pleasant surprises of early meets for coach Bruce Andrews Bruce is also high on Heather Near Janet Johnston and Anne Smith three members of the girls team who have shown winning potential Schools in the southern part of the county often write us off as contenders but we hope to prove theyre wrong this year Bruce says Many of the AHS runners have trained all summer with the North Halton Harriers track club which Bruce organized Georgetown Raiders have signed an affiliation agreement with the defending Allan Cup champions Onllia Terriers of the OHA Senior A league Raiders who have won the OHA Intermediate A crown two years in a row are entered again this year in the Niagara District league Minor ball season ends with field day and feed Trophies and prizes were handed out at the Acton Minor Baseball Association field day in the park Satur day A MBA president Jim Ismond thanked all coaches managers and executive members for their help during the season and of ficiated at presentation ceremonies Ian Paul was awarded the trophy for the most valuable player In the league Most valuable player was Robert Van Steve walked off with the bantam MVP award and Jeff nibble was named midget MVP champions were Bob Pauls girls team Susan was named MVP among intermediate and under girls and Patsy Storey ac cepted the trophy for the most improved player Sportsmanship award the Harold Pop Main Trophy was presented by Actons Mr Minor Baseball Pop himself to Laurel Tourney victors Susan also accepted the Trophy on behalf of players on the combined intermediate girls team which won the Hornby tournament in June Laurie Jones captain of the girls house league cham pionship team accepted the on behalf of her teammates Prior to the presentations field day was held with winners of ecnln receiving prizes Hot dogs and pop were served to all youngsters as well A special surprise were Acton Minor Baseball hats which were handed out to all participants TBALL champions of the Acton minor baseball Association was the girls team which defeated the two boys teams to win the round robin series Front row left to right Cindy Allison Anita Phillips Middle Lisa Carol Chaisson Janet Britton Sharon Turkosz Susanne Clviero Back Joanne Van Elke Zeissig Susan Kinal Cindy Gerth and coach Bob Paul Missing when the photo was taken were Joanne McArthur Colleen McKnight Laurie Beverley Ann Glenn Angelina Snumara Kim Barber and manager Mrs Glenn HColes Photo best Milton Appointment in crosscountry races Acton High scored their second consecutive crosscountry victory over the Milton High Mustangs In Milton last week took a 1340 win Campbell Rick Van Fleet and Lee Robinson Acton earned an 1823 win in a previous meet here although Simon of i ii Milton placed first in the race with RnkHoustonptaclng timet three first the race In a time of and Glen McKenzio ra CTU taking second in Top Frank Houston was Milton runner was Geoff second lust six seconds Banner who placed third in a behind Joynes and Geoff time of 14 Banner of Milton was third Scott Somenille Rodger Scott 14yearold Les Jones Rodger Jones and Cliff Creascy Cliff Creaaey and Steve grabbed the fourth fifth Buchanan of Acton took the sixth and seventh spots next fie places respectively for Acton Crosscountry points are awarded according to the Individual finishes in the race 1 for 1st and for 2nd etc and the team with the lowest number of points wins Course distance was 2i m n a a M this years team Is the Heather Near and Anne Smith of Acton placed 12 in the mile ladies open event championships scheduled for the Kelso Conservation Area October mayor George has been appointed chairman of the newly led Niagara Escarpment Commission Head office of the commission will likely be in Georgetown In the ladles open ilea I her Near and Anne Smith tied for first place in a very good time of 12 for l miles Acton High won the More runners Also competing In the mens for were Bob Gary Camp bell Dennis Blake Jack Mark Withers Ian Redmen host Milton in a meet today Wednesday and travel to to meet General Wolfe tomorrow Thursday WANTED Managers and Coaches are urgently needed to assist with Legion Minor Hockey House League this season Phone Kerwin McPhail 8531114 John Toebes 8532646 Sincere Thanks The executive of the Acton Minor Soccer Association wishes to thank all the ladies who contributed to the Fall Fair Booth Special thanks to all team sponsors and to those who made financial contributions throughout the year ACTON LIONS CLUB PRESENTS THE CARLTON SHOW BAND RCA recording artists direct from Pig Show Saturday October 6th Acton Community Centre Dancing 9 pm to 1 am Admission Tickets available at Canadian Tin Storm Storm and Acton NOTICE To Voters of The Town of Central Halton You are hereby advised the following question will be placed on a ballot to be voted an by electors of the Town of Central Halton at thesametimeas the Municipal Election October And at the same polling places as the election for the Municipal Council Polls open from to 800 prn Certified a true copy of the question to be placed before electors of the Town of Central Halton on a ballot J Returning Officer Town of Central OUTSTANDING PLAYERS in this years Acton Minor Baseball Association girls leagues were second from left Laurel winner of the Harola Pop Mane trophy for sportsmanship Susan most valuable intermediate and under girl and Laurie Jones captain of the girls house league championship team Susan Matthews extreme left accepted the trophy for the most improved player for Patsy Storey who was absent from the field day in the Gibbons photo Final registration Sat Saturday mornings Initial registration for Acton minor hockey attracted only boys less than 20 per cent of the number who played here last year Registrar Jean McPhail reports many of the boys who registered are newcomers which means there arc stilt a great number of returnees yet to register Second registration at the Legion this Saturday from 9 a until 11 a will be the final one held Fee Is per player Midget and ju age players who make the local Waterloo Wellington league teams will be assessed fin additional Ice time limited Executive members warn that Ice time fs limited this Sear and the number of teams will be restricted To be assured of a berth boys should not fall to register this Saturday For house league players the registration fee In a sweater which they keep at the end of the season All who register will be en an opportunity to try out for the local Waterloo- 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