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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-09-17, Page 6Pat .6 Thea Timei•AdvecetA, $eptombelr 17, 1'f37. Let's Talk SPORTS By DON "BOOM BOOM" GRAVETT Sports Editor • MITCHELL STiLL HAS ONE SERIES TO GO Mitchell Lincoins, who bowed out of the On- tario Baseball Association playdowns in Galt last 1'1Tednesday night still have one series to complete before they can call it a season. Before they were taken .away from the Huron -Perth playoff set, Zurich and Mitchell were battling it out for the local loop crown. The Lumber Kings presently lead the best - of -seven series three games to one On two occasions, rain washed out efforts to play a fifth contest. Per- haps the two managers of each club will have lined up something definite for the fans by the time this weekend rolls around. Getting back to Mitchell Lincolns and their best -of -five OBA series playoff with Caledonia. River- sides, we feel strongly that the Lincs should have won the series. Developments before and throughout. the fifth and final game sent the whole series right down the drain. "Link" Rohfritsch, who belted the ball with authority throughout the entire series, was put on the spot in Galt Wednesday night when his number one receiver Kenny Saxton failed to show. Apparently Saxton had to work in Wingham, and couldn't get the time off. Charlie Westman moved into the catching spot and did a very commendable job but Charlie doesn't have the arm Saxton has for nailing runners trying to steal second. Another point which hurt the Lincolns considerably was the fact that Roger and Wayne Pauli didn't arrive until the game was in the fifth inning. With the lateness of Wayne Pauli, Bob Sadler, normally used for pinch- hitting duties, was pressed into action on the open- ing pitch. Had. Pauli started, Sadler could have ap- peared at the plate in the ninth in h.is favourite role with two men on and none out and might have pos- sibly supplied the extra punch needed for a Lincoln victory. However, the way it was, Bob, Cy or "Sandy" Sadler had to watch his teammates knock their heads against a stone wall in the desperation ninth. Pinch - hitters in baseball play almost as an important part as a regular. For instance, Caledonia lifted George Weatherston in the fifth for pinch -hitter Craig Ash- baugh and Ashbough promptly slammed a 1-2 pitch into deep left for a run -scoring double. The third item we thought doomed. Mitchell's bopes of winning the game was in the bottom of the ninth when the Lincolns got their first two men on the base paths with no one out. "Link" Rohfritsch came to the plate, and although he had had three hits in four trips—including a homer—we thought the big fellow should have layed down one of base- ball's greatest plays—the bunt. Frank Vyse, Caledonia third baseman was playing miles behind the sack at third and would have been caught flat-footed if the ball had been dumped into his direction. As it was, "Link" went for an outside pitch and popped it up. It turned out the next batter, Gary Hopf, grounded to short to force Wayne Pauli at second and -"Porky" Wallace fanned to retire the side. Of course it's easy • to say what they shouldhave done at this stage of the game sitting here as an armchair quarterback Calling the plays. Sincerely though, we think "Link" and his crew should be given a solid pat on the back for the old college try they put up to subdue the Riversides. Maybe they'll have better luck against Zurich and pull the Huron -Perth title out of the fire. Better hurry though gang, old man winter isn't far away. CUFF CLEANERS—Ron Richards and his wife Rose- mary have been hired by the Exeter Figure Skating Club for the coming season. The pair comes into town with very high recommendations and have worked throughout the centres of Milverton, Palmer- ston, Mitchell and Blenheim. Exeter Figure Skating Club feels that they will be able to accommodate to better advantage more skaters with two pros on the ice. Incidentally, Ron Richards is a brother to Ray Richards who • once wore an Exeter Mohawk hockey" sweater for this town . • Looks as though New York Yankees have turned out to be the "spoilers" in the American loop this year. Taking two from the Cleveland Indians over the weekend loosened the cork on the champaign bottles for Chicago's "Go Go" White Sox! .. We'll miss Gerry Smith's com- rnents on the baseball wars next week as he is going into one of London's hospitals for a minor operation. He won't tell us exactly which. one. He says he has to look over the nurses first before he decides! Sounds as though one of the hospitals is going to take a beating for a few days! ... Zurich juveniles, who have been idle for nearly three weeks, took the first game of their series with Wilton Grove an the chin by a 14.7 count. Perhaps now that they have one game under their belt they can get back into the swing of things and upset the Grove nine. We'd certainly like to see it! , . . For some unknown reason, every year WOAA representatives are always kept waiting for rounds in OBA competitions. You'd •. think a better arrangement could be worked out between the two organizations. Zurich Lumber Kings are another club waiting for word for their next opponents in OBA ball . . Speaking of the Lumber Hings, we'd like to tip the old chapeau to Don O'Brien on the announcement of a new bouncing baby boy! That's cutting the imports down, Don! . Toronto Maple Leafs have been working out at Peter- borough for a week now and already they are talk- ing about a second, third or fourth place finish for the blue and white. Man, oh man! That's really con- fidence! ornfidence! ... Watch out for. ex -Leaf Mari Cullen, .how with the Rangers. Reports have it that he is really flying. Maybe he'll get a chance to show what hockey talent he really has. Leafs were always bad for keeping bench warmers around, Doc's Tailor Shop. Alterations and Repair Work of All Kinds Have Winter Cloths Repaired Nowt 314 Main Street, Exeter (Aleve I4urkl4y Rs*tettrant) N. Ry MORN MOP* Adoiliomiliimmoommit Zurich .plays �IAiI Mitchell drops last Double 1,, top cif ninth 1 ousts Michell team Roy Richardson's run scoring: double in the top of the ninth with two out in Galt Wednesday evening, ended all hopes Mit- chell Lincolns had for advancing farther down the OBA playoff trail in intermediate "CC" ball as Caledonia Riversides upset , the Huron-P'ertir representatives by an E-7 count. The game was the fifth and final of a hest -of• five series and was played on neutral grounds by the two clubs. It was a see -saw affair all the way with first Mitchell taking the lead on two occasions.. only to have Caledonia come back and , Cie it up. The Riversides grabbed a one run advantage in the top of the fifth but Mitchell wiped it out in the bottom of the eighth on a desperation spurt. Clubs show home run power Three home runs took place in the nine inning contest with, Caledonia belting two of them. The first roundtripper was a solo effort by Lorne Hubner in the tap of the second which tied up the game a 1-1. Hubber bounced a liner off the low and angled Jeft field fence and rounded the bases when the ball got away from Bill Murphy on a tricky bounce. Inthe top of the fourth, the Riversides broke loose for four runs on five base hits in- cluding three singles, a triple and homer — and Mitchell er- ror by "Link" Rohfritsch. Rich- ardson gat his first hit of the game for the winners by clout- ing a lead off triple to deep .left. George Weatherston singled Ri- chardson home on the 1-1 pitch and moved on to second when catcher Gerry Legere drilled one through the box. This set the stage for Gord Mudie's three -run circuit clout. Mudie took advantage of Galt's shot right field fence — 252 down the line — and looped a 1-2 pitch just over over4 the fence to put the Riversides out in front 5-1. Although trailing by four runs, Mitchell didn't give up. The Lin- colns came back with five in bheir half of the inning to put Caledonia back on the short end of the score once again. George Coveney .started the ball rolling with a lead-off sin- gle. Bid.i Murphy walked to put two on. "Buster" Brown cracked a run scoring single into left field but Murphy was caught off the bag at third for the first out, After Charlie Westman took Mike Gyokery's fast ball on his throwing arm. Bob Sadler un- loaded a two run double into centre field. Playing Manager "Link" Rohfritsch, who had two previous singles, promptly made his presence known by slamming the longest home run of the game — a 350' blast over the right centre field fence — to score Sadler ahead of him. Gary Hopf finished the inning by fan- ning. Riversides take the lead Caledonia scored twice in the fifth. Mike Gyokery reached first on an infield. error. Hubber popped to Colquhoun at second but Roy Richardson walked to move Gyokery to second. George Weatherston who was due at 'the plate was lifted far pinch -hitter Craig Ashbough in a despera- tion move to go ahead. It paid off. Ashbough corked the third pitch for a two -run double down the right field line. Caledonia went one up on the scoreboard at 7-6. Mitchell was held off the score in the fifth, sixth andseventh frames but came to life in the bottom of tate eighth to tie up the game. Leadoff batsman George Coveney who was walked, stole second and moved. on to third on a fly to centre. He then romped home on short- stop Edward's relay error, Then came the dramatic ninth, Tony Colwell lifted a pop-up into short left field that droppedbe- tween Coveney, Roger Pauli and "Porky" Wallace for afiscrateh single. Mike Gyokery took first on a fielder's choice when Col- well was out at second, Lorne Rubber popped to catcher Ohar- ,lie Westcan for the second out and it looked as though Mitchell were going to keep Caledonia off the score sheet. But then it happened. Richardson connected for his run praduci.ng double to left. In the bottom 'ha.lf of the ninth. Mitchell got lead-off Char- lie 'Westman on with a walk and Wayne Pauli with a single but Ladies' Bowling tollipopet (7.A. Bruck 562) 6 Alley cats (0.. Wilaon 477) ,.,,2 Re-T;Apa. (4'. 'FTrsId pian 577) 7 Worry Maids (,T, Harness 511)' ,0 • Mighty 0410e (V. Wurn) 040) 4 111nwetteA (0, Prance 487) 3 ;VILA Hawks ., "r (n. Sanae(4r, e, [tofu 4201 Busy Rees (A. 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Gord Mudie (01 and Gerry Legere, Win- ning Pitcher—Mtidit;; Loser -.Hopi, • What happened to all the Exeter hockey fans who missed the meeting last Friday night? Out of a town of 3,000 papulation, only eight showed up—and only throe of last year's executive! Looks like it might be a long, quiet winter unless something is done within the next few days. There certainly isn't any lack of players! Ara we going to organize this year or riot? It's up to YOU! 0' in Ontario finals ame to Caledonia HONOR GOLF CHAMPIONS—Morley Sanders and Dick Webber, seated, were present- ed with Exeter Golf Club trophies at the annual banquet last week. Sanders won the medal championship while Webber copped the match, play award. Standing beside themis retiring president Lorne Kleinstiver and his successor, Jack Levie. Lucan pee wees lose to Port Lambton team Port Lambton pee wees pos- sessed. a little too muchskill for Lucan. Saturday afternoon in Port Lambton as the..Jlomtlsters chalked up an 8-1 victory in the second game of a best -of -three series. The win gives Port Lamb - ton the OBA series in two straight games as they walked off with the opener by a 7.1 count behind Larry Highfield's no-hitter. Highfield again was the main cog in the Port Lambton chain, as he tossed, a scattered six -hitter at the Lucan nine. He surren- dered a single in each of the sec- ond and fifth innings and then allowed two hits in each of the Toss decides golf title; Sanders retains honor SHDHS history teacher Morley Sanders won the Exeter Golf Club medal play tournament for the third year in succession last week. He retains the Jack Smith Trophy for club supremacy, which was presented at the banquet in Grand Bend Legion Hall Wednesday night. The teacher's victory this year wasn't all 'skill, however, for his gross score of 80 was matched by two other members, Presi- dent Lorne Kleinstiver and T -A Sports Editor Don Gravett. The three tossed coins for the title and Sanders won. Kleinstiver, whose handicap is 18, appeared to have the title wrapped up on the _ 17th when he was 73, only six over par. He took a seven An the short 18th, however, to enter the .three-way tie. The president's handicap gave him a net of 62, which tied for low score prize in this division. He won the toss to take first place. Gravett was awarded the sec- ond low gross prize, while Gerd Elson placed third with 81. Fourth and fifth prize gross win- ners were Jack Levie, 83, and Ross Griffith; 84. Tied with Kleinstiver for low net and second prize winner in this class was Earl Datars, who shot an 85 with a 23 handicap. Other net awards went to Ev Richardson .(8-16.65), Harry Snell (95.28-67), and Dick Webber (87- 20-67). Dick Webber, a first - year member, captured the match play championship and the Red Scott award. Improving consist- enly throughout' the season, he knocked off all his opponents during the two-month test. Runner-up inthe match play was Mervyn. Webb, another first year member who also showed considerable progress since the season started. Results of the match play com- petition were evidence of the improvement shown by all ni.em• —Please turn to page 7 We Now Have s Fine Selection of Bowling Shoes Men's and Ladies' — Black, Red, Beige SEE WUERTH BEFORE YOU BUY We can save you money REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO WUERTH'S The Store With The Gold Bond Stamps FDR�E DAY BEST WISHES to RCAF STATION CENTRALIA Sept. 19 Greene's Variei�� ,Store MAIN STREET EXOTI It sixth and seventh frames but was in complete command all the way. Highfield dished up a third strike to no less than 12 Lucan batsmen. In the final seventh he struckout the side. • Port Lambton scores early The winners pounced on the of- ferings of young Donny Coughlin for a run in the first inning and were never headed from there Please turn to page 7 Zurich Lumber Kings have moved into the Baseball Associa- tion .intermediate "C" finals. Zurich, who .knocked off Han - aver in two straight games a week ago,received word from the OBA. that they will tangle with Milton for the OBA laurels. Milton put Port Hope and Tillsonburg .out of the running to gain a final berth in the title series. Although the two clubs haven't decided on how long the final series should go, Zurich will play the first gamein Milton this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Before the game, executive members of both clubs will decide when the second game will be played and how many games the playoff will consist of, ' Mitchell finished in' OBA Mitchell Lincolns dropped an 8-7 heart -breaker• in Galt Wed- nesday afternoon to Caledonia Riversides to bow out of OSA contention. It was the fifth and final game of the best -of -five series. The Lincolns put up a stout rattle but didn't have the reserve bench strength needed, Although Mitchell is finished with OBA play, they still have a crack at the Huron -Perth league title. .A tentative date of Friday, September 18 is set up for the fifth game in the best -of -seven series to be played in Zurich. The Lumber Dings hold a. 3.1 series edge. 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