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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1970-10-22, Page 84 THE HOME TEAM 122 Fr SPORTS SCENE by Ding Congratulations are extended to the St. Columban Soccer team as they clinched firet place in the second division of the London and District Soccer League by virtue of their scoreless draw with London Roma in last Sunday's home game at the High School grounds. 'the title allows the Big Green to move into the 1st division next season where they will face much stronger competition. The Bt. Columban team 'have provided local sports fans with great entertainment and have now proven to their fans and themselves that they belong in the stronger league. It has taken several years of hard work and lots of determination to get them to the top; s o don't be surprised if, within a couple of seasons, St. Columban becomes the 1st division champions. Baseball has concluded for another season as the Baltimore Orioles have emerged as World Champions. My forecast.of the Cincinnati Reds winning in six games was completely wrong as Baltimore proved the stronger of the two teams winning the series in five games. I have a little consolation, however, in knowing that I at least picked the league champions in each division and the two team s that would meet in the World Series. The local ball scene has also completed it s season and winds up with a banquet this Friday night for all the Industrial League players. With the Canadian Football league fast drawing to a conclusion, it looks like a real head on battle for the Eastern Conference title as three teams are currently tied for first place. Toronto, I feel; will eventually emerge as league champs but will los e out to the Hamilton Ti-Cats in the playoffs for the right to represent the East in the Grey Cup. Saskatchewan will playoff with Edmonton in the Western finals with the Rough Riders emerging as victors. Then -the Saskatchewan team will edge out the Ti-Cats to take the .Grey Cup west 'and reign as Canadian Football Champs for this year. While I'm making predictions I suppose that It's time to suggest the final standings of this year's National Hockey League. Without going into detail or giving reasons I feel they'll end this way and go out on a limb and predict as follows: Eastern Division Western Division Boston 1st Chicago New York 2nd Minnesota Montreal 3rd St. Louis Detroit 4th Pittsburgh Buffalo 5th Philadelphia Toronto 6th Oakland Vancouver 7th LoS Angeles This will result in Boston and Chicago meeting after the playoffs with Boston emerging as Stanley , Cup Champions for the second consecutive season. Turning back to the local scene, it's disap- pointing to hear so many people complain that winter is here so there's nothing to do until spring. Seaforth offers many outlets for winter sport fans. We can always start with Hockey right from mite to intermediate which is always good for an evening's entertainment. Then, of ictielrete there's Curling right- across the road", although this isn't considered a spectator sport it is one which everyone can participate in. Back to the Arena, the ladies are suggesting a Broom- ball league, Industrial hockey for the more ener- getic men. Then, of course, there's always skiing, sno-Wmobiling or sleigh riding for the outdoorsmen. If you prefer indoor activity there's five pin bowling at one of the-best bowling alleys in Huron County. The square dance club always welcomes new mem- bers. The Legion has a bingo every Friday evening. I'm sure there's plenty more so no matter what type of activity you prefer, Seaforth or its immed- iate area has it to offer, but if not, then it's time to push the Recreation Committee and start the fe activity of your choice. So don't complain there's nothing to do, justget out and do it. • "Coach, you were talking about a big trick play . . coach .-.. coach ." "Knock off that dribbling practice, will you?" tl Smiles A taxpayer recently moaned: "I owe the government so much money they don't know whether to' thrdw me in jail or recognize me as a foreign power." LOTS OF ACTION There was. plenty of action' in the Soccer game on Sunday resulting in many close calls such as the one above when St. Columban almost scored but in the end the score read 0 - 0. The one point for a tie , however, was all St. Columban needed to clinch the League Champion- ship and thereby earn a place in the first division for next year. (Staff Photo)• Bob Young of St. Columban and an unidentified Roma player seem to be doing calisthenics during the game on Sunday. The real object of the exercise, however, is the ball in front of the two ' men. The game, which was played to a scoreless tie, attracted a large crowd in perfect football weather to see St. Columban clinch the league championship. (Staff Photo) St. Columban Wins Western Section St. Columban came up with a win and a tie in two weekend games to clinch first place in the Western Section of the Sec- ond Division in the London and District Soccer League. St. Columban now have a rec- ord of 13 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties for 28 points with one game to play. London Roma have 25 points with one game to play and' Scoitish have 23 points with two games to play, so even if these teams win their remain- ing games and St. Columban lose their game, they can't match the 28 point total St. Columban has amassed. On Saturday, Oct- Use Expositor Want - Ads Phone 527-0240 SEAFORTH JEWELLERS for DIAMONDS, WATCHES JEWELLERY, PINE CHINA GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Ail Types of Repairs Phone 527-0270 ober 24th St. Columban will com- plete their schedule with a game against London Scottish, in Lon- don with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. St. Columban continued their winning ways when they shut out St. Marys 1 - 0 in a Lon- don and District Soccer League game played in St. Marys on Saturday. St. Marys won the toss and elected to play -with the wind in the first half and this kept the play very even until half-time with a 0 - 0 tie the result. St. Marys had a great scoring chance mid-way through the half when St. Columban goalie Paul O'Reilly dame out of the goal to get a loose ball and a St. Marys player fired the ball a t the open St. Columban goal, but full-back Ron McClure cleared it out of the goal-mouth just inches from the goal line. In the second half St. Columban pressed to the attack and kept constant pressure 4 on the Si.- Marys defence. Finally after many good chances, St. Colum- ban did score mid-way through the half. Gerald Ryan carried the ball in on the left wing, passed to Brian Melady who gave it to Torn Love and Tom fired it into the top left corner of the St. Marys net. St. Columban con- trolled the play but couldn't add to their total as the St. Mary's goalie made many fine saves, making the final score St. Coium - ban - 1, St. Marys - 0. Paul O'Reilly played his usual fine game in' recording the shut-out. ST. COLUMBAN-0 ROMA-0 St. Columban and London Roma battled to a 0 - 0 tie in a London and District Soccer League game played in Seaforth on Sunday afternoon. The game, played before the largest crowd of the season, was particularly rewarding for the St. Columban team as the one point picked up by the tie game, gave the local squad the league title and pro- motion to the London and Dist- rict 1st Division for next year. The game was very exciting through-out with many scoring chances at both ends but the work of the goal-tenders kept the game scoreless. The high- light of the game came in the final minute of play. A Roma player fired a hard shot that hit Brian Melady on the arm result- ing in a penalty shot. Roma rightwinger Marto Toso took the shot and fired the ball for the bottom right corner but goalie Paul O'Reilly came up with a, tremendous save to keep the game tied and give St. Columban the championship.' Goalie O'Reilly recorded his second shutout of the weekend the . sixth in the 17 league games played so far, allowing 19 goals while St. Col- umban have scored 55. Opposing teams have had 17 penalty shots this year and have only scored 6 goals on goalie O'Reilly which is a good way of showing. how valuable he has been to the St. Columban championship drive. By comparison, St. Columban have had only one penalty shot called in their favour and have scorecnon. it. St. Columban line-up - Goal, Paul O'Reilly; Full-back, Tom Melady, Ron McClure; Halves, Gord MoyIan, Paul Malone, Mur- ray McChire;. Forwards -George - Love, Ken Flanagan, Tom Love, Bhian Melady, Gerald Ryan; Alt., Ken Coyne, Bob Young. 1. •• • Bee,THE LIIRos4 EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., OCT. 22, 1970 0 'Down At The -Lanes By Lee Hee ST. JAMES' LEAGUE Team standings: Snapdragons, 21; Sweet Peas, 19; Daisies, 15; Lilies, 15; Orchids, ll; Buttercups, 4. Orchids, 2730; Daisies, 2815; Snapdragons, 2567; Buttercups, 2432; Lilies, 2408; Sweet Peas, 2987. Top bowlers, John Price,256; Steve Eckert, 612; Joan Betties, 225;, Les Teatero, 217; Reg. Dick, 232; Anne Nobel, 619; John Cole- man, -321; Norah Eckert, 254 and Elain Brazeau, 225. * * * * * • SEAFORTH LEGION LEAGUE Team standings: Hamken, 14; Button Pushers, 14; Sebees, 11; Creepy Crawlers, 10; Ramblers, 10; Tigers, 4. Ladies' high single and triple, Helen Nicholson, 262 and 659. Men's high single, Neil Bell, 254; high triple, Howard James, 699. HAPPY HEALTHY HIKERS The Happy Healthy Hikers of Brucefield II held their seventh , meeting at the home of Dianne Baird. Minutes ware read by Faye Cantelon. "Safety in the Home" was the topic, with Mrs. George Canteloa in charge, which also included ""Sitting Safety" and "Safety Away from Horne". The crafts the club girls made for Achievement Day were on display. Joan, Bonnie and Betty Tay- lor were hostesses at their home for Briicefield 2-4-11 Club. Mrs. Emerson Coleman was in charge of the subject matter, "Keeping Physically Fit,"under the headings of (a) Eat right to feel right (b) Canada's food guide for health (c) posture. For group work members did exercises to a musical record after which Betty Taylor demon- strated a game. The lady curlers met Mon- day night at the club to plan activities for the winter season. It was decided to mail a monthly news bulletin to all lady curlers to keep them up to date on coming events. New curlers will be welcome. GO NG S OE BUSIN Everything Goes ou .OF SS - Big Savings DISCONTINUED WOMENS SHOES NOW 99c IR LINES OF Reg. to 14.95 $1.99 el $2.99 • Women's Dress Shoes Reg. 9.98 to 14 98 5.77 to 9.77 All Men's Shoes 25% off Men's Running and Boys' Boots Reg. 2.98 Now 1.99 Men's IIIIMI INIMI Work Boots i 25% off All SHOES Reduced, Children's 25%s„,... Winter Footwear Balance of Last Year's Stock REDUCED VoltAto to CLEAR CAW LY . FOOTWEAR MAIN STREET. SiAFORT,H ALL SALES NO EXCHANGE CASH NO REFUNDS - Next To Simpson - Sears Ladies' high single and triple, Betty Smith, 233 and 605. Men's high single, Bill Teal!, 308; high triple, John Coleman, 707. * * * MINOR 1 EAGUE Team standings: Ostrich's, 15; Boston Tigers, 12; Cougars, 8; Wild Cats, 7. High scores - John Houwart, 211 an d 539; Gary Munro, 195; Glen Malcolm, 187 and 516, Ross Govier, 180. C.Y.O. LEAGUE * * * * * * FORESTER'S LEAGUE Team standings: Hornets, 14; Love Bugs, 9; Orioles, 7; Butterflies, 5; Gras- shoppers, 5 and Fireflies, 2. Ladies; high single and triple, Ann Bosman, 204 and 543. Men's high single and triple, Geo. Love, 317 and 863. * * * * * * SEAFORTH MIXED LEAGUE Team standings: Snowdrops, 24; Daisies, 15; Trilliums, 14; Buttercups, 13; Golden Rod, 13 and Violets, 5. Team scores: Trilliums, 2823; Snowdrops, 2804; Daisies, 2762; Violets, 2689; Buttercups, 2643; Golden Rod, 2577. Lady Curlers Team standings: Freddies Stones, 15; Mighty Mites, 14; Pro Pin Poppers, 11; Rough Riders, 10; Flintstones,. 9; Pro Stars, 4. High Scores: Bill S alisbury, 220; Anne Nobel, 266 and 657; Jim Putman, 244 and 566; Harry 0 Arts,"210. * * * * * * EGMONDVILLE LEAGUE Team standings: Eldorados, 14; Road Runners, 9; . Fireballs, '7; Go Go's, 5; Midnight Cowboys, 5; Mustangs, 2. Team scores: Fireballs, 2035; Road Runners, 2524; Go Go's, 2417; Mustangs, 2388; El- dorados, 2035; Midnight Cow- boys, 2507. High scores, Roger BenneW- les, 322 and 851; Peter Joosten, 269 an d 647; Gord Nobel, 612 and Hans Van Euw, 271. • * * * * * * COUNTRY CLUB LEAGUE Team standings: Cornballs, 10; Leftovers, 9; Alley Rats, 9; Misfits , 7; Bombers, 4 and Swingers, 3. Team scores; Misfits, 2442; Alley Rats, 2423; Bombers, 2391; Swingers, 2419; Cornballs, 2875; Leftovers, 2582. High Scores: Bob Campbell, 673; Jack Ungarian, 251. NEWS OF Brucefield Correspondent Mrs. Hugh Berry Flanagan, Harry Ryan, (Bottom) Paul-Malone, Gordon Moylan, Dave Maclnally, Paul Ryan, Ron McClure, Bob Young and Tom Melady. (Staff Photo) Pictured above is the Champion St. Columban Soccer Team (Top Row, left to right), Murray McClure, Tom Love, George Love, Ken Coyne, Brian Melady, Gerald Ryan, Ken ••••••f,