Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 1, 1972, p. 7

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Win tourney with pair of upsets The Acton Press Wodnosday March 1 Hillsburgh end Centreville reign peewees came from behind to edge two time champion Centreville Sunday afternoon to capture the grand championship of the third annual Acton Legion house league tournament Defenceman Randy Van Wyck fired a blistering slap shot from the point to tie the score in thesecond period then netted the winner in the final frame with help from Kent Kennedy and Ron Wheeler n Howie Anderson and Rod championship game Wright scored first period goals both shutouts in the burg for Centreville Kent Kennedy Jf J pa Joff Walker potted a pair of Centrevule defenders to score a goals In the 1 istowel game and goal one of the wo prettiest in the entire scored once ji In the Becton game Walker also The victory ended the first goal against Centreville two year reign as in the tournament champions and championship gome climaxed the burgs two year quest for tourney honors Last year Hillsburgh won Its first two but was forced to with from the finals when heavy drifting blocked roads In the area of the village Lots of support This year spurred on by chants of Go Hillsburgh Go emanating mainly from captured the A scries title by downing after they polished off and Georgetown In the semi finals Greg Palmer and Mark Hamburg were both two goal men for the defending champs In the game Jamie Hendry potted a pair for Hendry potted a pair for sidelined Erlndnle 2 and reached the series championship game by topping and Lome Park 31 Lome Park ousted the host Acton club in the opening game of the tournament with a victory Acton held the early lead but faltered In the third period Brian Moore scored a first period goal for the locals with help from Norm and Scott Withers Tom Ryan netted the second on pass from Ford Alton Barry Elliott a squad from the Ontario School for the Deaf In Milton put up a good fight but lost 1 to In the first round scored llit goal Ken Herkimer drew assist Danny Stewart and David had two for A goal by David Patterson and sharp by Brad Miller earned Geo town a thrilling 10 win Preston in the first round of the A scries Scott Dwycr scored for Georgetown in the r 31 loss to Participating players and officials were served meals at the Legion by members of the Legion Ladles Auxiliary Acton deputy reeve Pat McKcnzic and tournament chair man Alan Hall officiated at the opening ceremonies along with the color party A complete list of tournament results follows A Series Centreville Strectsville 3 Georgetown 1 Preston Orangcvlllc A Hespeler Ancaster Erin dale Mtlton Flyers placed fifth In the eight team Central Ontario Junior league but were soundly trounced by the second place Shamrocks In the playoffs Hespeler won the best of series three straight and then came from behind to nip 21 Erlngate for the series championship a win that earned them a shot at the A champs John Kent Kennedy and Keith Wright shared the spotlight with Van Wyck as Hillsburgh brought home the handsomo trophy Ellis scored a total of 11 goals in the first two games four against and seven against Becton Kennedy the team a diminutive captain scored the winner In the game against and was a real Series over They played tin ihey could Wo had a lot of really good chances but the puck just go in for us coach Wayne Arnold said after his Milton Motors Tempests were stopped three games in a row after tying Camp Borden In the first game of the series Each gome was a thriller and while Tempests lost by a ffiSonofSeplaT We were HILLSBURGH PEE WEES knocked off four teams on thelr ln the game until the third period way to the grand championship of the Acton Legion pee wee and they broke loose with three house league tournament on the weekend Members of the auick goals Arnold said are Keith Wright Mart Dave Cheyne Ccntrevllle3 Georgetown 1 2 B Scries Park 3 Acton Bee ton 7 Milton Listowel 3 Lome Park 1 Hillaburgh 1 Grand Championship Hillsburgh Centre vUle Name lucky winners Andrew Sharp 16S Townhouse Crescent Brampton was the lucky winner of a bond In the draw at the Legion house league tournament Gord a member of the peewee team won a free week at the Billy HarrisDave hockey school In a draw for participating players Lucky winner of a Gruen at the NHL Old timers Sabres game Friday night was l4is R Acton Hoy Wood Acton squeezed past the liobert tittle boys basketball team 40 in an exciting exhibition the school night Guy Payne of the let all scorers with points Bcrnic Taylor hooped points David five Barry Payne four and Rick Baglnski firry Holmes and Ken Swan two each tor Robert Little David Williams tossed points Matt eight Kent Kentner and Tom Milne six each John Mc- four Jim Hurley three ACTONS MR MINOR SPORTS Charlie Thomson a popular worker with several local organizations In town during his lifetime was honored posthumously at Friday nights Sabres NHL game when the Legion Minor Sports Committee presented a plaque and picture to the Acton Parks and Recreation Committee In his memory The plaque is to be presented by the recreation committee to persons or organizations making outstanding recreational contributions locallj Minor sports chairman Kerwin McPhail Legion Branch president Bob and parks and recreation Hugh Patterson took part in the ceremony Staff Photo Legion honors Charlie Actons Mr Minor Sports Charlie Thomson who passed away recently In Port Moody was honored posthumously Friday night by the organization ha worked so hard for during his lifetime Chairman Kerwin McPhail presented an attractive plaque to Parks and Recreation chairman Hugh Patterson on behalf of the Legion Minor Hockey Association of which Charlie was an executive member Award The plaque along with a photograph of Charlie will remain In a prominent place in the community centre trophy case and will be awarded to persons or organizations making outstanding contributions to recreation In Acton in the years ahead After retiring from his job with Canadian Pacific Railways Charlie Thomson took up residence In Erin township about four miles north of Acton Hi quickly became involved in minor hockey baseball soccer and organizations in town many tunes walking Into town from his home to supervise games Charlie was also a valuable member of the Free Press sports department staff until he moved to British Columbia lost year Named citizen In 1969 Acton Chamber of Commerce recognized his efforts on behalf of the youth of Acton and district by naming him Citizen of the Year Presentation of the plaque preceded Friday night Sabres- Oldtimers game The huge crowd observed a two minutes silence in memory of Charlie WELCOME SERVICE If you are new in town or know who 15 PHONE 8530805 ATTENTION SN0WM0BILERS CLEARANCE SALE SNOWMOBILE A warm combination of per cent wool and per cent for cozy winter comfort Stretch lit Available In Red Blue Green and Yellow Fits sizes SPECIAL I Pai SNOWMOBILE MITT Top grain cowhide leather with foam lining In mitt pile lining on 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ladles contest Vlc Morris was on the winning side in all the matches he participated in for Acton His wife Joan and Norm were both victorious twice Participants enjoyed coffee and doughnuts following the matches Results of all matches are listed below Hugh and Mi Hon Ken Heather siryrwdka Don Price and Gill Idkra Al Strynadka and Reins IS George and Stein 12 and lleallicr 1 corn and Judy Van Norm Allken and Joan A IS Jim lion and Ilclna Tony and Ft IS I aUerwn and Jackie Nolan an I Join Morrla A I do and Judy ly and Jim F IS Mariner and Hoi Bud Willi mum Don Ken and Tony Armor Waldo llcdknp and It IS Jack lope and Helm llocfner ul ch and Vlc IS and Jim I it Sullivan and Ken IS Norm Aitkin and Palter Ilea Marlnn Patterson 1972 Rally Sport Camera Ve automatic console radio rear speaker and rally wheels with white lot rod tiros finished In rod acrylic lacquer with contrasting Wet Look vlnylYoof and matching do op foam tilled bucket soots Avery attractive automobile only 3 carefully driven 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