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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-08-11, Page 61964 CHEVROLET SEDAN 1963 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON PICK-UP 6 cyl., automatic. Lic. 961484 Lic. C 64846 1963 FALCON 6 cyl., standard, Lic. A 95524 1959 PONTIAC 6 cyl., automatic. Lic. A 98569 Snell Bros. Limited CHEVROLET — OLDSMOBILE Phone 235-0660 Exeter, 450 Main S. on a '66 Chevrolet OK USED CARS MPP takes mighty cut Hon. C. S. MacNaughton takes a mighty swipe at the flying softball and manages a wicked line drive into the ground during the Opening festivities of the new floodlights at Exeter Community Park. Mayor Jack Delbridge is using both hands in an attempt to protect his closed eyes while honorary umpire Stan Frayne is unconcerned about the whole thing. The ball that almost eluded the MacNaughton bat was fired plate- ward by PUC Chairman Ted Pooley. Results in the recently completed OntariO Amateur golf championship have again fired the old controversy of stroke versus match play. The two best amateurs in Canada, Nick Weslock and Gary Cowan, were knocked off early, taking the shine off the final matches. Cowan, an internationally known star, quali- fied with a 69 and then fell, despite an under-par round, in the first day of play to 54-year-old Jack Nash who had won this same tourney before Cowan was born. Nash, once one of the toughest amateurs in Canada, is still sort of the Sam Snead of Canadian amateurs, He continues to pack an occasional wicked wallop. Cowan can attest to this. Nash eliminated him in the first round a year ago. Weslock, who has won the Ontario Amateur six times, succumbed in the third round to Jim Neale, a Burlington school teacher. Neale in turn sidelined Ken Doig of Seaforth in a semi-final round before bowing to the new champion, Marty Mason of Toronto, in the wind-up. Weslock is the leading advocate of stroke over match play which is natural enough because Nick is a professional amateur, a fairly rare breed of golfer although there has always been a good supply of them in the United States, the most notable being Robert T. Jones. Nick is not a weekend player. He is one of the world's best amateurs, more experienced than most. In one summer he wins more events than many of his opponents do in a lifetime. Then the question comes up whether a match play event such as the Ontario Amateur should be preserved in the name of shocking upsets or con- verted to stroke play, the game that gives the edge to the professional amateurs. We would venture the opinion that the pro- vincial and dominion amateurs should remain as they are, at match play. For hundreds of our finest week- end players, these tournaments mean a great deal. It is their chance to come out of nowhere and stun name players, to anticipate the thrill of winning one or more matches at national level and give them the motivation to make a serious threat not otherwise possible. The records show that the professional ama- teurs will win most of these events anyway. No shat- tering injustice is done them when the longshots occasionally pin their ears back over a short-haul competition. Neither is an injustice done to the pro- vincial or national golf associations. No champion is unworthy and since the object of the events is not, and should not be money, premature loss of such celebrated participants as Weslock and Cowan is no one's disaster. A year ago, Weslock got out a petition to ad- vance the cause of stroke play, but had no sooner authored it when he wisely withdrew it. Now 47, Weslock has entered, for the first time, the United States Amateur which last year was changed from match to stroke play. A lot of leading people feel he should have tried it at match play, that as Can- ada's leading amateur he might have assumed the responsibility of making an obvious international challenge, of seizing the opportunity to historically link his name with that of Ross "Sandy" Somerville, the only Canadian to ever win the U.S. Amateur. It was inevitable, perhaps reasonable, that the U.S. Amateur changed to stroke play. The top Amer- ican amateurs have invaded university scholarship areas and have taken over the playground. They are trained at stroke play, aiming at professional careers. There is no comparable program in Canada, or in Britain, where the British Amateur remains at match play. In Canada, the weekend player knows that he has a chance at the national level, however spor- adic and fleeting it may be. In the United States, the college golfer has buried the weekender, both in quantity and quality. There was probably no point remaining at match competition. In discussing the merits of the two types of play, George Knudson, one of Canada's top touring professionals said, "it would be a mistake to change it. Amateurs are supposed to be playing the game for the enjoyment. Some of the guys who want to change it are more serious about golf than I am, and it's my living. A lot of fellows get a great deal of pleasure out of being able to win a few of these events." The man who defeated Jack Nash in the On- tario tourney, George Stokes, said, "On medal, only three or four of this field would have a hope. If I had to go 72 medal, there'd be no point in coming. I get a lot of satisfaction the way it is now." The sun shines little enough on the lesser lights in these amateur events and everyone knows they are necessary to keep going, so let's give them the opportunity of coming up with the occasional upset, SAVE FANS FROM BROILING Many complaints are normally levied at the weatherman but a recent antic of his may be the cause in changing a long-time American custom. In the past the major league All-Star game has always been played in the afternoon but this year's con- test played in 104-degree heat in St, Louis on July 12 may be the last. For years, agitation to have the All-Stars per- form at night has fallen on deaf ears, but the St. Louis "burner" may turn out to be the clincher. Nearly 150 persons were treated for exhaus- tion and other heat-caused maladies in the first-aid room at Busch Stadium. As in most new parks, the roof on the St. Louis structure covers only a small fraction of the seats. Many fans, exposed to the broil- ing sun, retreated beneath the stands, and some did not return. This was not the first time an All-Star game was played in a blast furnace, nor will it be the last, unless the big league moguls strike a blow for prog- ress and schedule it at night. The heat factor is only one reason for switch- ing to night play. Consider the vastly increased radio and TV audience a night All-Star game would at- tract. Few workers can take time off from their jobs to watch or even listen to this midsummer spectacle which has become one of baseball's top attractions. Actual game spectators who pay up to $8 for seats should t. it be subjected to the risk of being broiled. CHOPS BETTER SPREADS BETTER ...and it's smoother, too! H. L. TURNER (ONTARIO) LTD. Blenheim, Ontario COMPANY RF)•:i0WA?'52722...? MILT'S MOWER & CYCLE The insertion of this Your CCM bicycle dealer contest sponsored by I EVERY WEEK ELMER IS GIVING AWAY: COM- IMPERIAL "700" BIKES ONE BOY'S ONE GIRL'S FLYTE ACCESSORY KITS 6 Any child of elementary school age may enter. 7 Judges will be Traffic Safety authorities. Judges' decision is final. Page 6 Times-Advocate, August 11, 1966 FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS By Ross Haugh Unveil new floodlights, top action thrills fans Ma tch play s till best The best of the local Rea loop scored a single run in the third and held the narrow edge until the eighth when the visitors scor- ed the equalizer. The clubs then battled on even terms until the top of the twelfth when Wade drew a walk and managed to score on a single to left by right fielder Otton. Fighting right to the wire, the All-Stars threatened in the bottom half but failed to dent the plate. With one out Bill Far- quhar slammed a long triple to deep centre but remained there as Wade went for the percentages in walking Jim Russell and then retired the next two on infield outs. Farquhar scored thefirst Exe- ter run, drawing a walk and com- ing around on consecutive singles by Russell and Cy Blommaert. Bell, a stalwart hurler for the Kinsmen, turned in his best pitch- ing display of the season, allow- ing but two hits and only facing 44 batters in the twelve inning marathon. Both clubs executed some fine fielding efforts in keeping the score down. A leaping grab of a line drive by local shortstop Jim Pieder in the first inning brought the fans to their feet and an equally sensational diving catch by Larry Willert in the ninth cooled a London rally. hurling a strong game, retired the first two batters in the third, before John Snell singled and Bill Farquhar rapped a home run down the left field line to sneak the tie. Reg Stagg put the Old-Timers out in front in the second, by drawing a walk, moving up as the youngsters muffed Her Brint- nell's grounder and came home on Cushman's single. In the bottom of the third, facing a one run deficit, the aged performers came through with a single tally to knot the count, With one out, Lorne Haugh got a free ticket to first, moved around to third on passed balls and crossed the plate as Harold Holtzman's dribbler rolled through the infield, WADE, BELL BATTLE Terry Wade, of London Life and a former member of the Exeter Mohawks, hooked up in a real pitcher's battle with Don Bell of the Exeter All-Stars, in Friday's official opener under the lights, Superlative pitching perform.. ances and sterling fielding plays featured the official opening of the new flood lights at Exeter Community Park, Friday. In the main attraction, London Life Insurance team edged the Exeter Rec league All-Stars 2-1 in a battle that went 12 innings. Opening the night's action a group of Old-Timers held the Teen Towners to a 2-2 draw in a three inning exhibition. Official opening ceremonies featured the strong right arm of PUC Chairman Ted Pooley at- tempting to blaze a fast ball past the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways. Mayor Jack Delbridge donned the catch- ing equipment and RAP chairman Stan Frayne looked after the umpiring duties. A good turn-out of some 300 spectators enjoyed a fine brand of ball right from the first pitch of the night. The Old-Timers came within a whisker of downing the young- sters in the night's opener. The has-beens, with Lloyd Cushman Minors lose first of playdown battles the local bantams scored four times in the first inning in Clin- ton but were unable to hang onas the home town kids came up with the last minute rally to win 10-8. A couple of walks and consecu- tive singles from the bats of Barry Baynham, Doug Finkbeiner and Greg Revington sparked the opening Exeter rally. They added two more in the second as Donny Schenk reached first on an error, moved up on Larry Haugh's single and both scored on infield outs. Don Farrell crossed the plate twice and Greg Revington once to complete the Exeter scoring. Farrell had the unique distinction of getting a free ticket to first on each of his four trips to bat. Revington went the distance on the local hill and was in command until Don Bartliff delivered a bases clearing blow in the seventh to decide the issue. Exeter's two minor baseball clubs lost their opening games in WOAA group play-offs, Mon- day evening. The Pee Wees, after completing the regular campaign with ten straight victories tasted their first season defeat as Clin- ton downed them by a 8-4 count on the local diamond. The bantams holding a 8-6 lead going into the bottom of the seventh in Clinton, were edged 10-8 as the home team counted four times with darkness fast ap- proaching. In earlier regular schedule ac- tion the Pee Wees edged Lucan 8-6 and the Bantams held the same Clinton club to a '7-7 draw in Clinton. PEE WEES DROP FIRST Six runs in the early innings gave the Clinton youngsters a quick advantage as they won the first game of the best-of-three pee wee semi-finals. The second game of the set is being played in Clinton, to-night, Thursday. If a deciding game is necessary it will be played Sat- urday. The Exeter youngsters, getting only five hits, were unable to overcome the early deficit. Their golden opportunity came in the fifth when they loaded the sacks with one out, but failed to hit pay dirt. Joe Darling was the top Exeter batter with two singles in four trips to the plate. Paul McKnight started on the mound for the locals, giving way to Peter Glover in the fourth. BANTAMS SCORE EARLY In Monday's play-off opener, Innes hammers are hardened to stay sharp longer, chop better. They're free swinging and spirally arranged to even out power surges. Individually replace. able In balanced pairs . . unique curved design gives far greater air blast. Every moving part of the Innes Chopper is balanced; so Innes runs smooth. Fin- est bearings throughout; Innes runs free, takes least power. Want to hear more? The benefits just b.gin when you combine. Following the Innes, plowing's eerier than you've ever known. No bunching, no plugging, no problems at all. Straw returns to the soil faster to im- prove the filth, help control erosion, make your form more productive, For the full story, see your dealer, or write for literature. List winners in local jitney Ray Smith was the individual winner in Tuesday's weekly ac- tion at the Exeter Lawn Bowling green. Following in runner-up positions were Clarence Down, Harold Simpson, Bob Nicol and Betty Tilley. Saturday night's top performer was Mrs. Howard Ince, with Ray Mills, Will Goodwin and Mrs. Mabel Glenn in the next spots. The week previous, Wes yen- ner was the Tuesday winner and Wilfrid Shapton triumphed on Sat- urday. Distributed By Tigers eliminated in playoff attempt Play-offs in the Huron-Perth baseball loop are rapidly moving to a conclusion. In the league elimination, Walkerton has moved into the final as the result of two straight victories over the Dashwood Tigers. In the other half, Mitchell Le- gion are leading the Zurich Lum- ber Kings two games to one, with one game tied. The fifth game of the series was played last night in Mitchell. The Zurich and Dashwood clubs will be getting underway shortly in a play-off set to determine which will continue into OBA Intermediate "D" pl a y d o wn s. Mitchell will advance in "C" competition and Walkerton will enter "B". DROP OPENER In the H-P semi-final opener in Dashwood, Wednesday, the visitors from Walkerton scored three times in the seventh and final inning and hung on to take home a 5-2 victory. Joe Berberich and Barry Bog- den scored in the first to put Walkerton out in front. The Tig- ers roared back with single tal- lies in the fourth and sixth to knot the count. Whitey Denomme was the suc- cessful Tiger plate denter in each case, singling in the fourth and reaching the paths safely in the sixth on a fielding error and continuing home as the throw to second attempting to cut him down on a steal went into the outfield. Jim Seigmiller, Brad Condy and Berberich completed the cycle for Walkerton in the seventh and dashed the Dashwood hopes of a victory. Bill Schade tossed the com- plete game for the Tigers and was in complete command until the fatal seventh. ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY BE WATER WISE! Yoil COMMA FREE pa - Lots of other dandy prizes too! I Enter Elmer's Summer Safety Contest This contest is based on Elmer's rule "Look both ways before you cross the street". Find the seven errors in the picture then color it and mail to address below. It's fun ! FIND THE 7 ERRORS HERE TIGERS ELIMINATED The Dashwood Tigers were edged in Walkerton, Sunday, by an 8-7 count and eliminated from further participation in H-P league play-offs. The Tiger s blew their big chance to stay in the running in the eighth when the first three batters reached the base paths safely. Bill Schade, Bob Hoff- man and Gord Vincent were in scoring position with nobody out, but Al Steinhoff, working in relief of starter Doug Cassidy, retired the next three and the rally was over. Eugene Guenther went the en- tire distance on the Dashwood mound. Each Kit contains bicycle lock, handle grips, bell, mud flap and streamers. HOW TO ENTER 1 Cut this contest out of paper along dotted lines and color the picture. Or draw a picture that looks like this and color it. 2 List on separate sheet of paper the seven things wrong in the picture. 3 Mail contest and list to ad- dress on Entry Form. 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