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and from world of sport by Denis Gibbons It was a titling gesture indeed that the Legion Minor Sports Association chose to honor Charlie Thomson by donating in his memory a plaque which will be presented at the discretion of the Acton Recreation Committee to persons or organizations making outstanding contributions to recreation in town Following retirement from his Job with Canadian Pacific Railways Charlie dedicated his whole life to the betterment of of sports and recreation programs in Acton particularly for youngsters Advancing years and failing health did not hinder him In his efforts on behalf of local minor sports organizations a fact that make his contributions even more outstanding It was a paradox that Charlie Thomson often walked the four miles from his home in Grin township into Acton at the same time many of the youngsters he was helping had to be driven a block or two from their homes to the arena There scarcely an organization with which he associated Minor soccer players knew him as a linesman statistician minor as a scorekeeper and hockey players as a goal judge timekeeper and convener All of them knew him and respected him as a person who enjoyed life to the fullest because he took time to help someone else who needed it If there was ever a his AB novices knocked off by old nemesis in finals Acton novices sidelined coach Barry and manger Once again New two learns before ran Into Holmes offered no excuses captain Greg their old nemesis New Hamburg for the loss thorn in the side of the Acton CHARLIE THOMSON As Acton remembers him and lost in the championship of the fifth annual New Hamburg novice tournament on the weekend Acton knocked off and both margins in rounds of the eight team lourncj white New Hamburg blanked St George and scored twice in the thing minute to nip a tough Tavistock team 43 No Excuses Although their lads blew in losing to New Hamburg for the fourth straight time Lapse proves costly A thric minute second period defensive lapse Acton Mens pecwees Mondij night allowed Flora to score three in tile opening game of a best of five Waterloo Wellington league semi final series were in the up until then coach Del Cook commented I don t know what At least tan say we it scored two big goals a real good shot this time coach the game said Our guys were McGUIowoy really flying in that final game George Brown and Scott We were proud to have them were the Acton wearing the Acton uniform marksmen it was probably iupptned but all of a sudden during a day stay in Guelph General Hospital when because of serious illness he was forced to surrender to a doctor slowdown order Charlie often told friends his involvement in minor sports provided the that kept him going from day to day but he always belittled any suggestion his Interest was keeping a particular sport alive It was not unusual for him to spend an Saturday at the community centre supervising Legion house league hockey games when other executive members were unavailable Garbed in his familiar blue and gold Legion Minor Sports jacket Charlie spent hour after hour recording game results and statistics on the clip board he always earned with him and collecting interesting bits of informabon that otherwise would have never reached the Free Press sports desk The last time most of us remember seeing in the community centre was at last year Legion house league tournament an event he played a large part in organizing Shortly after he moved to Port Moody B C where he passed away in January Acton Chamber of Commerce recognized his efforts by selecting Acton Citizen of the Year The attractive plaque donated in his memory by the Legion Minor Sports Association will hang In the community centre trophy case along side his photograph Whenever it s presented the name Charbe Thomson inscribed there will remind recipients of a man who knew what contributions to recreation were all about Playoff games unpredictable bunt bang bang thev had three Loach Cook felt his team may have been outplayed a small margin but shots on goal were almost equal Holmes and Jeff Shields scored for Acton gainst the Hon club which finished third in the regular season Thursday night in Erin Men eliminated a scrappy Erin lions team in the quarter finals Flay Evans Acton Jeff Shields Joe and Kim Bcirnes Fergus scored for Fleming Fergus Sabre captain scoring champ Acton Sabre captain Ray Evans was officially declared scoring champion of the South Central H A Junior D league this week after statistician Don McLean of released final scoring stats Ploying In all but one of the Snores 30 games Evans chalked up an Impressive total of points goals and assists Kim Bcirnes of Fergus placed second with points Top goal scorer in the league was bandy Fleming of Fergus He netted goals Evans assist total of was the tops in the league in that Only three teams Acton and Bradford had players In the top 10 Besides Evans Sabres in the top were Bill Field tied for fifth and Dale Fisher and George McPhall who lied for seventh spot Evans took the league scoring id in the second game of the season and never relinquished it although and Fleming narrowed the gap considerably in the late stages RAY EVANS Sabre superstar Manager Gus Holmes had special words of praise for the play of Malcolm and in the championship game They both played super games for us he said The team second line or lodd Mclntyrc Post and Steve Van played a large role in the semi final victory over I lorn It was good tournament we wen treated well conch Inscoc reported The fan support received from Acton was most encouraging Peter Muscllus Is bedded down with the thicken pox and unfortunately had to miss tournament Other teams in the tourney were and I Imlra edged Plottsvllle in overtime for the consolation title Novices top Elora 60 Acton A whitewashed Inst night Tuesday to mote within a of entering the Waterloo- Wellington league finals A lead the best of five scries Third game Is scheduled for Acton rucsday Mnrch at Scott and Bert Post scored two goals apiece for Acton Dave and Bruce tallied singles Malcolm Mi Steve Van and Handy Van Fleet earned assists Lions face elimination Acton Fr J Raider OHA battle continues Although they re winning on Alter a Berks of tails to the in Georgetown this week to win for losing in Haiders reluctantly agreed to their continuing buttle with the play tho second game in OH A Unit dittos back to Iriday night Second lost sens in playoffs third garni of he series will Haiders fourth place finishes In clown Sunday In the Niagara District Monday nights Sundays Intermediate A league wore will start while game forced best of seven Monday is semifinal series wlUi pennant italdfl Imve assembled one of winning Bran third in Brunt or il Lholr belt teams In yours and Saturday night Just hours crowds in have been after played ihcir climbing wards tlit Hi A towed Haiders out of tho lllk hunt last year a protest by Dunlins which mitred around eligibility of llnke Inglis a pi lycr who played most of his hockey In iieorKCl regular season game won the Mime 53 but wen dealt a second blow when insisted on a 1 night date for the second even though Georgetown regular home night has been lay all season GEORGETOWN FALCONS SOCCER CLUB Soccer Players Years and Over APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION ARE AVAILABLE AT 18 John Street East Georgetown FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Call 8776545 or 8774009 Results of playoff games in the Central O A Junior D league conuwe to be bit as unpredictable as were those of regular season games Bradford Vase s who had to Friday night at 8 If a sixth game is necessary it will be played in Bradford ichomberg Cougars another team that t assured of a playoff spot until the final win heir final sis league games weekend of the season have to make the plavrjffs have taken grabbed a lead in games over home ice away from the second place Hornets the pennant winning Fergus the other semifinal series Green Machine by gaining a win Series tied and a tie in the first three games lhe 0 H A Junior of their best of five semifinal Caledonia Co rv airs overtime lie in Bradford tn rJtiTSwtS group final ST tied the series up Sunday the third 4 Sunday a Need print suffered by Caledonia in are now faced with the One the wins situation of picking up at least as a exhibition victory one point on Bradford ice where against the St Catharines they managed only a tie in three pennant winners in the regular season games Fourth of the series is scheduled for Bradford tonight ntsdav with the fifth back in Second game of the series will be ployed here tomorrow Thursday night at Third is slated for Monday March Bolton enters fastball team Bolton has been accepted as a ninth entry in the Intcrcounty ill league The Bolton entry was approved it a recent league meeting in Glen Williams Back in the league for another year will be Rock wood the defending champs Acton Pete Barber Shop Fergus Glen Williams Barber Shop coach Fred has pitcher Don Ad bin of Badcnoch and shortstop lylorofMilton right at the top of his list of possible recruits Redhot goalie burns bantams We played well enough to win We just unto one heck of a red hot tender coach Harold said Saturday night liter his irefightor bantams lost to bowed out of the Waterloo Wellington league play the exciting best of five affair three games to one after dropping the opening game game in the series was decided by a single goal Joe Buss Van Fleet and Jeff were all robbed on super scoring trinities in thriller will now warm up for the tournament with series of exhibition games Tom Coffey Bradford BO Field Acton Handy Fleming Fergus Andy Bradford Dale Fisher Acton George McPhall Acton Bradford Midgets bow out Acton CI- AW midgets lost in Sunday night and bowed out of the Waterloo Wellington league quarterfinal series in the fifth game won the best of five series seven points to three by fining three wins and a tie Sunday game was 1 up the final minute when coach Jim James pulled goalie Dave Allan in favor of a sixth attacker since Acton needed a win to stay alive in the series The winning goal was scored into the empty Acton cage Henry scored the lone Acton goal Dave played a superb game in goal for us coach Jim James commented I think we can be very proud of our guys for making a series out of this after losing the first game 7 1 Midget players showed their appreciation to coach James and manager Ken Marshall Sr rhursday night by presenting them each with a team jacket Juveniles whipped Ac Lions 11 and in the first two games of the best of five SI WaterlooWellington league 75 semifinals and can wrap up the series with a win In Orangeville tonight Wednesday Ijons played the first game without the services of four players including both their 49 goalies Dan was weed to don the pads In the emergency Minors host Ridgetown Acton novice and bantam teams will play host to In special exhibition games at the community centre Saturday afternoon Arrangements for the games were made through Murray Stoync former manager of Acton novices now publisher of the Dominion teams are in the M A C and play in the Kent County league PROGRAM DIRECTOR REQUIRED Part time Program Director to help organize and supervise youth programs at Acton YMCA is required The person chosen will be expected to work some evenings on a 12 to hour basis INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ASKED TO REPLY IN WRITING TO ACTON YMCA BOARD BOX 332 ACTON or PHONE 2703 Please state Age Qualifications and Experience J Legion teams prepare for tournament Legion teams are bus practicing for the annual tournament to be hosted this year Streetsille March Select teams from minor house leagues Acton Georgetown Orangeville and StreelsviHe compete for trophies In the tournament each Each town selects a team from the novice bantam and midget house leagues Acton bantams are champions while will be defending its In the novice and divisions and Georgetown midgets will be looking for their third straight championship Acton midgets play the first game of a semifinal total goals scries with Streetsllle here Friday night On tournament day Acton novices meet Acton play Georgetown and Acton bantams face StreetsvlUe SOCCER REGISTRATIONS Saturday March 11 and March The Acton Minor Soccer Association will be holding registration sessions on Saturday March and on the following Saturday March 18 Registration for boys aged la years will be held at the arena hall from until noon and at Legion Hall from until 30 a on both days Registration from the sar fee tor one boy Other boys family S3 each Anybody wishing to play or coach soccer this year and unable to attend on these days should lain Galbraith ACTON TRIG0UNTY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CLUB CAR DRAW 1972 TORINO DOOR HUDT0P DISC BRAKES V8 AUTOMATIC WHEEL DISCS RADIO WHITEWALLS 400 CLUB DRAW RULES Elimination Type Draw will take place Saturday March 18th in Legion Auditorium commencing at 8 P sharp All 400 Club ticket holders are invited to attend and participate in the draw The first number drawn will receive One Hundred dollars Draws will be made in groups of twenty five Every number will receive Ten dollars up to the 375 number drawn The number will receive Twenty Five dollars the number will receive Fifty dollars the number will receive Seventy live dollars the 399th will receive One Hundred dollars and the will receive the New Car The new car will be the grand prize There will be no substitute prizes offered there will be no deals made with the 400 Club Only members who have paid the full twenty six weeks will be eligible for the draw Any numbers that are not paid up will be sold the night of the draw to people on the waiting list Proceeds from the draw will be used to finance Minor Hockey in Acton Entertainment will be supplied by The Acton Legion during the draw A special vote of thanks to Thompson Motors for their cooperation in supplying the car for the draw Car on display at I L Ford Sales