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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Februarys Visitors rally MidgetFlamboro series goes to five 7 pulse FIRST EVENT OF the Acton Snowmobile Club Sports Day Sunday was the Hill Climb The event was divided into three categories depending on horsepower with a first and second place winner in each division Trophies will be presented later in the year Legion hockey Pee wet am Rochester Springfield a Baltimore Rich mond am Cleveland vs Tidewater 40 am Hamilton vs London am St Kittsvs Oshawa Novice a m Weston vs Dixie 30 am vs Brampton Bantam Aeros Cougars Nordics vs Toros Midgets Detroit vs Toronto p m Montreal Van Novices nip Tavistock The novice All Stars won a hard game from a small but tough Tavistock team Acton won on Gary two quick third period goals John Lloyd netted the first Acton goal Tavistock Brian Stern made several stops on ill stars Kevin John Lloyd Mike Ormsby ind MacEachern in the first period That opening frame ended in a no store tie Acton goalie Doug lost his shutout bid when Steve beat him on a shot Several mixed plays on Acton s part came about be cause the team was minus three players This weekends encounter should prove a real lest for the novices when they host t Saturday at p Gtown ladies nip cagers Georgetown look the second game in a best of four ladies matches be tween them and Acton 25 at Georgetown last Wednesday Janice Gagne and Maureen paced Acton with points each A fifth and deciding game is required in the midget playoff series because lam Sabres nipped the midget Sabres here Tues day night Some spectators as the local club took a big margin in territorial play in the third period but I- lam come up with Ihe only goal to break the tie Acton s midget Sabres enjoyed a two game to nothing lead after the first of encounters between the clubs Last Sunday though Y lumboro began to turn things around with a 1 Match production Dave MiGilloway got the Acton off to a good start with a goal from Jeff Shields in the first period matched that production in the second frame then went one up in the third he Acton crew almost sent the last night game into when pressed the visitors with l man id vantage had a penalty for most of the final CO seconds couth Jim J pulled Steve for in extra at lacker The unlit worked the midgets knocked once on i post and Scott M ilcolm misled when be had most the net open for a shot early in the period bud difficulty in puLk over its blue the line All the scoring winning goal came in me second period led a rush into swept into a corner he for the net Just before round he fed pass to Shields who was in the slot Mil score time it by Eric El Stone Sabres Steve Buchanan and Doug Elliott twice skated into each other during Friday Dixie game The force of the first collision knocked both of the sturdy players to the ice Where were you going Buchanan asked Ins mate as they picked themselves up in Dixie end Elliott reply was not heard One wag who 11 remain anonymous for his health said that I could write Sabres are now throwing their weight around I have one firm and another split nomination for trophies in the Sabre s award night that should come up early in the Spring For the most improved player over the season I II go with Buchanan because he making the transition for juvenile to Junior with the least trouble while he developed into a defenceman ith high potential For the most valuable player it a toss up between net mi rider Kent Moffat and scoring Date Chapman Both arc reliable performers on a club that can only go up I m glad to see that the ACTON Rami will field r Junior C lacross team Sport is one of the few that distinguishes our town on the three political animal that Hills There was speculation list week in Georgetown that the Geminis move from the plush Arena to the old restored Memorial Arena was for reasons other than dollars The shift from the million palace to the liny barn was popularly thought to be made because the smaller ice surface would work in favor of Gem defencemen who could more easily line up in their sights the rushing opposition forwards Lay that idea to rest Gems lost both of their games so far on the smaller rink Streetsville dropped Georgetown Saturday after an decision to Dixie Ventures earlier Gem mis president Ken was quoted as the sole reason for the move was money The Gems who are hard pressed financially hope to a game in the old arena Trident Cole directs Canada Cup film The Ultimate Series a film record of the first Canada Cup hockey series will be shown on the CTV television network this Saturday night at 7 The film was directed and edited by Milton native Jim Cole who now lives with wife Lynn and daughter Tracey Lynn in Acton Juveniles surprise St C with rally in second half Juveniles remain in playoff contention after they halted St Clements Wellsley march to the next round in competition with i drubbing here last night St Clements came here with a lead in the best of five game scries and looked as if they d go three in a row before the team turned the game around to its favor Kent Kennedy backhanded the winner lite in the second period from 1- red Allen when ton hid i m in advantage Marvin put the game out of reach in the third period when he completed hattnekwilh i from Hick Heel Acton goalie Ray Dunbar kept ihe leim in the in the first period and he kepi St elements it a dis with two ke in the find minutes Keuncdv late for the g but his in irk in the second period with an Si kintals hid up i two lo le id in the opener with Is St int white wint die id further when It indy scored 1otlim in two minutes I iter who with Kennedy must have lugged ill minutes ice time first stored is on ihber s He had parked himself Hit front Hie net but drew aw to livi i wider l though small player in luneiits check well if Hie fruslr ill itks is pi ivcd hen is Dim Mini an innocent play a player Ken Harper turned a lone pass up Ihe middle into his team first goal of the ive minutes passed before converted a scramble in Actons corner into a pass in front and a go- goal When the Acton team seemed on the verge of wilt Shields took a Wade Vickiry pass and skirted one to get within wrist shot range in front of the net The goal came In the 1 isl minute of the second period and pulled the midgets even at 2 2 with the visitors Other members of the midgets are Gary Medland Bill Manes Brian Moore Sieve Vander Hick George Brown Kevin Weir Art Curne Bruce Trefor Gardiner and Slianc Withers Milton nips major atoms Milton shaded Acton mijor atom crew in exhibition iction here Salur day we Milne tried to start an comeback with an un issisttd third period goal Kevin took the cue ind ilso scored from Jim Richard however found Ihe mark after the visitors had taken a three to i lead team took one Major Fboro deadlocked in 3 games Clinics training for soccer start This week sees a resumption of soccer training in town in preparation for the season Every Wednesday evening at M Bennett school boys ten years of age and under can train for an hour starling at For the next hour boys over the age of ten can start limbering up This year the association will field a Junior B team between ages 16and 18 years The association is also underwriting the expenses for a coaching and refereeing course to be held next month Both courses are recognized by the Ontario Soccer Association Clink The coaching clinic goes between and 4pm on March 5 and in the Gordon arena Transportation can be arranged through Colin Ager853 A refereeing clinic will also be held in town on March 12 19and26 The association s next general meeting will be held at the Legion on Thursday February starting at p Also the soccer association is sponsoring a dance featuring In the Bandhall on April Kevin Parker places fifth In only his year of compel lion in junior men division 15yearold Kevin Parker finished in fifth place in the Junior Mens National Figure Skating Championships Alberta Feb Although Parker won the free skating championships in his division his figures held him back from finishing higher than fifth in the final standings Kevin told this newspaper on Monday that he was happy with his performance Gary Beacon won the junior men division with 14 ordinals and 121 73 points Daniel Bcland finished second with ordinals and 120 points Forbes wos third with ordinals and points Rick finished fourth with ordinals and 42 points while Parker was fifth with ordinals and 1 17 points Parker will continue training over the next three months but it will be at a lesser degree than the pace at which he trained during the last month He will also be kept busy with guest skating appearances at several winter carnivals including this weekend in Georgetown According to his father Ernie Parker Kevin s biggest task now is to catch up on the school work he has missed while training for the national competitions Kens upsets Vans Major and remain even three games in tMII playoffs three series The teams tied in over time at night after mil up the series it one gamecachwitha win here Sunday atoms but Norton Minor atom rem one game ahead of but again lost the services of Heath Norton bee of a broken shoulder bone Satur day Minor beat in overtime Saturday but dropped a decision up there Monday Net minder Steven Taillefer played outstanding games but especially when he foiled i near breakaway Saturday to send the i game into overtime Snap Norton who earned an assist on Acton first go by Bruce snapped the look first game the sunt i mirgni I Inmbiros Tom Harrison i come from behind r illy with goal it in iht overturn period had iken i lead on Mike from Brad Mines mother by irk il with assisting Tim keep lead injured lout i months ifttr he first tin Hudson stored three unassisted oils including winner i hail in the first period nl lo ive Or injivillc evtn il all up in the a scoreless first period it Orange villi Hudson put Aeton it Ihe second W irren Hughes Mike Hough the id to Bruce urn ind J imit lawsnn combined to set up Hudson for goal in the third frame re fluted saw rine of ihe first three periods storiUss penult givt ibtad lust tiuids liter with from Hie MUthtws unburn k Hit kid for the firs turn ill Hughes J- fluked the nil light in ihe second lie nod send turns in period No st w is register in ttu third period link IB minutes in pi mints to unborn s six 1 look ihe second ill ihe three with i I I decision Inn ins niltid the with a third period pliv imlmro id I i Id kid on iller Mike SI in the first second Hit lively set for next Hie community Blow Press moved up to one game of first place ins from a combination of a tie with and Van I by fifth place Kens Auto Station Lake eachwtntupa point due llieir 1 tie in industrial imil Sunday Hi Hers took lead on HI into the second per i manied a goal in the sindwich frame how Pressmen drew even in the fin I result by slipping 3 Iklkrs in the third Ik Hers Dan from AIHL stats Rebs beat cagers Georgetown Rebels took both ends of junior and senior basketball games here last Rebels came from behind to nip the juniors in the fin minute of play The sen iors coasted to a 12743 win Cyril and Cecil Stuck less then Steve Bennett from and Gary Colton ended the first period at in Hellers favor Blow press had taken in early lead Henry Toebes netted the first from Hall and Bennett I- Wood scores Brent Irw in fired in the first goal of the game off an Ed pass Ed Wood gave HP brief go ahead at Pete Morrison and Sid Barons earned assists on the play The teams exchanged single markers in the second Morrison from John Mason for Bennett unassisted from Hellers struck for the first of his three third period goals at from John Kavanaugh Next Morrison tallied from Mason Back came Hellers to take a lead Bennett from Hall then unassisted and finally Bennett again with his fourth goal of the game from Gary and Toebes pair of markers that tied the game were helped by Kavanaugh twice Irwin and Ken comes strong Ken s Auto team came out strong with seven first period from which league leading Van s never re covered Van Dive Morris bulged the twine for the first goal of the game on an Ernie Waller pass Jack Gudgeon paced Ken with five goals and an assist on Mike Miller s first of two goals Doug Andrews and George also doubled while Chris Tennant and Bill Fabian fired home single goals for Ken Ken and van llayter also earned three assists each while mates and Andrews got singles Ernie Waller picked up a couple of third period goals for Vans Keith Osmond and Tom Dickinson got assists on the final marker In the Station match the first period passed without a goal Lakers took a one zip lead on Thornton marker from Steve Townslcy at in the second With just about two minutes to go in the tost frame Hotelier Bruce Cooks ley spoiled Laker goalie Bill Routt edge bid for his first shutout Gerry Van dcr got credit for the assist Dixie Milton so far refuse to share points with Sabres If Dixie Ventures and Milton Flyers win their gomes this week they be Sabre proof for the season The two clubs have so far reaped all possible points from the local shinny squad but they may trip before the end of the Ontario Hockey Association Junior season Sabres play at Dixie day and host Milton the next night Blades is the only entry in the eight team group which has passed the Sabre test with full marks However Sabres may have another go at the Blades if Ihe postponed of January game is deemed a necessity for lea standings by the Georgetown and Burlington Cougars arc the only clubs lo be defeated by Acton Streetsville and Brampton Chevy managed ties with Sabres in this local club first sea son Dixie took two Important points from Sabres and sole ownership of first place from when Ventures wore down Acton Kent Moffat with shots Friday Dixie trailed going into the final period but the visitors bent Moffat horseshoe with four Fiml score The loss Sabres ninth in a row follows a decision to Burlington here Wednesday Irst name basis Sabres not only losing on the score board but also at gate About spectators attended the mid week game and there were so few in the community centre Friday that someone said he was on first name basis with every one there Half the Sabre story this year continues to be goalie Moffat who faced shots in the two games more than one a minute from Dixie Without him the local club would have been regularly double figured The other half of the dismal saga is Dave Chapman who managed a goal and three assists to slay in the top ten marksmen in the central lea Back lo night Sabres came out skating with period Their paid off on Rod Sheridan power play gals from Jeff Towns ley and Chapman Dixie forechecking rat tied Sabres when a Venturer took the disc away from Paul Curias in Acton zone Moffat made the stop but moments later he faced two uncovered Dixie types not ten feet in front of the net John got the goal About a minute later Moffat glove snaked out to grab a labeled shot but this lime he came up empty The period ended in favor of the visitors Twoof five shots The first and second per were even in terms of getting face and keeping possession for the two clubs Sabres however managed lo score on two of the five shots on Peter Brad Buchanan put Chap man into the clear and the Sabre captain beat with a backhander in spile of the goalie lazy somersault five minutes later at Cambel gave Acton go ahead goat with a blistering Sabres had a man advantage and Townsley and Chapamnn again earned assists About seven minutes into the third period the faceoff and possession stats turned sharply Into Dixie favor Venlure captain Barry Car roll raced into Acton s end to dribble a shot past The Ac top began to show signs of battle fatigue while Dixie forwards con breaks tor example an Aclon pass the of the final period ended up in Moffat pads via a Dixie interception Within four minutes Dixie goals by Roy Carrol Ron Flint and roster sewed up result points Dixit manager coach Norm said before the of the game that he never looked for an easy two points and he added a couple by sweating a little moisture this time Against bullets level led at Moffat the Sabres took 22 against Lennon The Burlington Acton gome Wednesday was a soso con lest with each side firing 211 shots Cougars look zip lead Into the final twenty minutes Steve Buchanan goal at of the final frame closed IN THE SLOT IS BURLINGTON COUGAR CAM HYNES against Sabre Brad Buchanan during last Wednesdays game here Burlington went home with a 5 1 decision in a dull game Net minder Kent Moffat faced shots from last the gap for a but ihe goals for Burlington result was seldom in Cam and Ron Chapman and Don Rich gave visitors a lead ard got the assists Sabres called up three Dan Blum scored three affiliated players for the weeks Burlington and Dixie games Sabres journey to Dixie tomorrow night and host Milton Flyers in the last game ol the season here Friday Dixie game but only two juvenile Kent Kennedy failed showed up Midgets Scott lo show Another Sabre Malcolm and Dave McGIUo- Dave way played on a line with also was missing from the regular Joe but line up