Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 12, 1971, p. 5

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Moffat squirts win opener 139 Moffat squirts opened their TriCounty Softball schedule successfully 139 Monday night Although they had only three practices under their belts the Moffat lads hit ran and fielded well Winning pitcher Chris Connor struck out 12 batters Big guns at the plate for Moffat were Bill Manes Pete Muaelius and George Brown Loaches and Dave Mclntyre were pleased with the fine team effort and the excellent turnout of parents for the first game Moffat P Bowen Brown Buttery C Connor EsseryG Essery D Joss Manes McIarty McLean McLeod P Thomson S Tammy Thomson CARS DRIVEN by Larry and Tom afternoon Although both cars were damaged Neil failed to make the number four turn in neither driver was injured Staff Photo the first race at Acton Speedway Sunday Bangup start excites fans at track opening By Vivian Shaw The six cylinder class gave the crowd some thrills at Acton Speedway Sunday On the first lap Bob Hogan lost control and ran off the track George took the lead on the second lap and held it for the next two laps before he blew his motor on the fourth Ken Whetham unable to miss the oil spill spun into the side of the car but was able to continue the race Tossup When the race was Tom Neil grabbed the lead with Cowan in second spot It was a tossup to see which one would keep the lead the restof the race Neil held on to take the win with Cowan second and third ins The eight cylinder feature went off widiout an accident or even a spmout years champion Murray Wallace grabbed the lead on the first lap but Hugh who started In the position started to challenge for the on the fourth lap finally past Wallace on the seventh and captured the first eight cylinder feature of the season Joe Woods gave Wallace a real run for second spot but finally had to settle for third 1arry unfortunately was knocked out of the days action in the very first six cylinder heat when a car driven by Tom Nell collided with Majuery s forcing Larrys car into the fence at number four turn The car was damaged severely but Larry was not injured and will be ready to go again next week Rcsulli George heal Liny worth Ken George WrlKKkiworlh Cow Feature Tom Nell Larry Coy Hugh cyl Semi Murriv Feature Hugh Eckerlch Murray Wallace Joe Acton Curling Club champions Start for novices Minor baseball practices are being held at Prospect Park every Saturday morning Youngsters In the novice age bracket will be playing this season Officials are attempting to arrange exhibition game with Milton Georgetown and for boys In the pee wee bantam and midget age groups A meeting will be held at the home of Acton Minor Association president Roy Swan tonight Wednesday at no Interested players may still register on Saturday mornings at the park Petes prep Players from the defending Acton industrial league champion Petes Barber Shop team will form the nucleus for the new Acton entry in the Softball league The team has been working out for the past two weeks and liiht night Tuesday 15 players turned out Manager Mick Holmes expects to throw Eddie Phillips Grant Usher or Doug Vlckery against Belwood and Hillsburgh in the tenms first two games next week New uniforms are expected to arrive in tune for Tuesday nights opener in Belwood provides the opposition for Actons home opener Thursday May Other players working out with the team arc Fred Buchanan Bill Anderson Jim Bruce Bill Boyd Pete Homer Pete and Phil from last years Petes John Dunn and Bob Andrews from Station Hotel and Jim James and Rick who tolled for Herbs Delivery The club hopes to be able to sign hardthrowing righthander Don Aubin a fixture with powerful teams over the last few years Wednesday Acton Open June Better dust off those clubs duffers The Acton Open Is only a month away Tournament chairman Harold reports arrangements have been to hold the annual event at the Hilltop Course in Erin Saturday June 12 Included In the fee are golf a pne and a hot meal at the course In an effort to encourage early entries the tournament committee is offering tickets at the price up until Saturday June After that the fee goes up to Tickets will be available soon and may be purchased at Petes Barber Shop Other members of the committee arc Jim Bullough John Steve Kevin and Ron McKnlght Charge fee to register Players from the age group up will pay I fee for the of signing a players certificate next winter Hie decision was at a weekend meeting of the AHA board injectors Main reason the registration fee is that the AHA has averaged losses of in each of the three Approximately WW players in Die Minor Hockey euchre 10 I euchre winners for last Saturday night were ladies high Peggy Campbell a score of 11 ladies low Jean McHugh mens high Willard 117 mens low George lone IliiuLs Clifford with six door prize Peggy Campbell Association Including about 60 In Acton from peewee up to Juvenile will be asked to jay the All OMHA and A players sign CAHA players certificates House league play rs do not sign certificate and will not affected Half the money raised will go to Hie provincial body that raises Unit is in case of Ontario either A or the OHA In return all players will receive small crests t MAKE LAWN CARE A PLEASURE Sec a Good Selection at Kirkwood Hardware I 8774042 in LAWNB0Y MOWERS MAKE LAWN CARE A PLEASURE Sec a Good Selection at BROWNIE wont get this beauty Thats the word from year old Tim Atkinson whose father Ray hauled in this huge 30 inch pound rainbow trout while fishing Saturday Eyeing the catch enviously is the Atkinson cat Brownie Staff Photo Orangeville Raceway FIRST RACE dill J doable TIME JAUNTY Troy 1 Crowe Fidget Taylor Parading Reed J Direct Stewart Cocky Herbert Dixon Henry Worthy Clock bill doable RICHARD ENSIGN Troy 2 RANGER Pierce POMPOUS FI Menem Bradley Gilbert a Wt mirth Smith J Florence Mr Banker THIRD RACE SILVER PICK M St hitter BOX LISA HOW GIL Win Troy Time J Moo lindi I Hir Itobtl Taylor Rig ADVANCED i PYRAMID SUE Robtllitd 1 Johnny Choice Hamilton Johnny Lackey J Dream HlghR Firmer Champ R Given Made MacPit J Vicky Command Fashion Game Sen SIXTH RACE K RANDOM CHIEF I Mac SCOTT BROWN 1 Dan Young Sons Brookj Tilda IjdA Hamilton 7 Hal Tolhui Ma Brown Foggo SKVF NTH RACE TANYA BAY It GLEN JOHNNY I Wendy R A Brlnlon Spencer II Kennedy fl Johnny Forbri J AFE T Sad I I BOY M MAC RAY 1 Dear Mother I ukrr Battle Candy McReni Chad Arcndenn i Ill Waplci Law ion CIIEDIT UNION trophy is presented by Bob Andy McKenzie and lil Stapleton to Ray Armstrong Frank by Bill Stuckey DON presents Toronto Dominion Pat and trophy to Friday night mixed team members Robinson by Bill Stuckey Complete New Restaurant Decor M A RESTAURANT REOPENING FRIDAY COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED FEATURING BUSINESS MENS LUNCHEONS MINIATURE STEAKS STEAKONTHEBUN BREADED VEAL CUTLETS BREADED PORK CHOPS COLD PLATES ROAST BEEF TB0NE STEAK SUNDAY DINNER FROM 12 NOON BREAKFASTS LUNCHEONS DINNERS PHONE AHEAD FOR TAKEOUT ORDERS 213 Queen St Acton 8530203 CLOSED EVERY MONDAY TENTH LORD fine HI LIEF- 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