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FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS Crediton midgets end schedule, 4*
By Ross Haugh meet Zurich in .first playoff A good
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We would like to pass on our congratulations to the
Huron County Trotting Pony club for a lot of hard work put
in over the past couple of months,
The pony racing enthusiasts have built a new racing
strip in Stephen township about three miles west of Exeter,
just off highway 83,
About seven acres of land has been leased for ten years
from Harry Beaver, who is the owner of a couple of racing
ponies.
A regulation size quarter mile track has been built along
with the proper accompanying facilties including hub rails
and fences.
After the official opening Sunday afternoon we stayed
around to watch a couple of the races and were amazed at
the strides made by the sport in the last few years.
Some of the owners have been breeding pony mares to
standard bred stallions and this is resulting in much faster
times.
One of the races for a half mile Sunday went in one
minute and a shade over 18 seconds. Considering the
sharper turns of a quarter mile track this is an excellent
time.
The president of the Huron County Trotting Pony club is
Eugene Webber while his wife Linda is the secretary and
clerk of the course during races.
Good sportsmanship
We' were very interested in a column reproduced in the
latest issue of Grand Slam which is a publication of the On-
tario Amateur Softball Association.
It was written by Clare Butler in his sporting column en-
titled "Sports-All Sorts" which we believe appears in an Ot-
tawa area newspaper.
The article seems timely in this day and age when so
much is said and written about good sportsmanship , es-
pecially in minor sports.
It's headed "So you're my son's coach" and goes as
follows".
It was the bottom of the last inning, with the score tied.
The bases were loaded. The first base coach beat at the
poise of the pitcher with harsh roars of abuse.
He called on all to witness the pitcher's inability, or that
of his father, or his grandfather before him, to throw a ball
anywhere near the strike zone. It was most effective.
Completely unnerved, the pitcher walked the batter on four
consecutive balls, and the game was over.
A typical scene at a softball game? Yes - except for one
thing. The losing pitcher was a humbled twelve year old lad.
The winning coach, a gloating adult.
Ridiculous you say! Perhaps, Shameful is a better word.
You see - my son was playing in that game. I could find no
answer to his query: "Why did that coach act like that,
Dad?"
Like most fathers, I'm very much interested in the
coach who will influence my son at this tender age. What
kind of a man is he? This is by far the most important ques-
tion. How does he react to winning and losing? Does he in-
spire determination, never to quit?
At the same time, can he see that a loss after an all-out
effort has the value of teaching boys humility, and of
preparing them for the larger setbacks awaiting them later
in life?
Does he have a sense of humor, which is to say a sense
of proportion? Does he believe (and practise his belief) that
the chance to play should be given to as many boys as are on
his team - not just to the few superior players?
As the team's leader, the coach sets an example that
leaves impressions far more indelible than the written or
spoken word. His actions reflect his attitude; particularly
toward rules, officials and opponents.
Does he appreciate the spirit as well as the letter of the
rules? Can he discipline himself not to criticize officials in
front of the players? In a word, does he realize that one
coach practising sportsmanship - is worth more than a hun-
dred preaching it?
Next to a healthy player-coach relationship comes the
knowledge a coach has to get across to his players. Natural-
ly, the higher calibre of play, the more important these
aspects become. Attendance at clinics, discussions, obser-
vations and reading can all help to increase the fund of a
coach's knowledge.
It often happens that a coach, with recent playing ex-
perience, expects too high a performance standard from the
young athlete. He tries to accomplish too much, usually in
game tactics. Discouragement and disillusionment often
result. Two good rules help here: first, stick closely to the
game fundamentals; secondly, BE SURE THE KIDS ARE
HAVING FUN.
What do I expect from my son's coach? I want him to
use competitive sport as a dynamic instrument to help
change my son's impulses into ideals. If his work also
assists my lad to develop physical skills that will give him a
lasting desire to play sports; I shall be most grateful. I care
little whether he can put three pitches in the "strike zone" if
it is only to satisfy the ego of some glory-seeking adult -
either myself or his coach.
A real battle
We can't let the current battle for first place in the
American baseball league eastern division go by without a
mention.
Our favorite Tigers who were counted out several weeks
ago by our Yankee friends in town sort of _upset the
applecart by taking three of four games from the New York
club this weekend and took over first place.
After Monday night's exciting 5-4 win over the Yankees
the Tigers are in the lead by a scant half game over
Baltimore and a game ahead of New York and Boston,
The Tigers on one of their best winning streaks of the
season have won something like 9 of their last 11 starts.
Often criticized for their lack of hustle because of the
older players on the team the Tigers maturity is beginning
to show. Fellows like Al Kaline, Mickey Stanley, Jim
Northrup and Dick McAuliffe are coming through in the
pinch and the important fellow coming through with the
pitch is Canadian John Hiller.
Hiller who was sidelined two years ago with a heart at-
tack, is the stalwart of the Tiger bullpen staff and is getting
plenty of work. He pitched six full innings against New York
Saturday night in one of his very few losing causes and was
back into go two innings Sunday afternoon and again saved
the day for his club. It was Hiller'S 23rd save of the year.
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The Exeter juveniles are off
and running in the first round of
play in the Western Ontario
Athletic Association juvenile "B"
playoff series.
Community park Sunday af-
scored a decisive 15-7 win over
three series played at Exeter
ternoon, the Exeter youngsters
Port Elgin.
In the first game of a best-of-
The second and third games
Tie exists
in bowling
The results of Tuesday's
regular jitney of the Exeter Lawn
will be played as doubleheader in bowling club showed a tie for first Port Elgin Sunday afternoon with place between Edna Caldwell and
the first game slated to get un-
Harold Simpson with equal derway at 1 p.m.
records of two wins a plus of 14 The Exeter club broke loose
and 20 aggregate, with a six run rally in the seventh
The interesting fact in the tie is
inning after Port Elgin had the two combined only a day
moved in front by a score of 7-6 in earlier to capture third prize in a the top of the same frame.
doubled tournament at Goderich, Exeter moved in front 1-0 in the
Placing third in Tuesday's third inning when left fielder action was Mable Glenn with a
Rich Regier was safe on an error plus of 8 and aggregate of 20 to go
and scored as Dwight Noels with a double victory. A three-
walked and Wayne Parsons way deadlock existed between delivered a sacrifice,
three competitors for fourth Doug Fairbairn singled home place.
More sports
They were Beryl Elgie, Glen
McKnight and Mabel Killough.
on page 12
Saturday night's winner was
the veteran campaigner from
Grand Bend, Cam Chapman with
a record of two wins, a plus of 17 H & K
and aggregate of 30.
Close behind in second position
with a pair of wins, a plus of 16 SPORTS
and 32 aggregate was Gertrude
Hamilton. Charles Hendy was CENTRE
third with Elizabeth Lamport and
Lillian Pym following in that
order.
Closed
Seven bowlers made the prize
list Thursday night with Alvin
Pym collecting the top prize. for
Pym scored two wins, a plus of 20
and aggregate of 34.
Wellington Brock with a plus of Holidays
17 and aggregate of 28 and two
wins was in second spot while his
wife Leone was close behind in August
third spot.
Next in order of finish were
Stella Taylor, Clarence Down, 7 7 - 7 8
M. Wadsworth and Mabel
Killough.
REGISTRATION
For 3rd Session
Swimming Lessons
Friday, August 10
CLASSES THAT ARE OPENED:
VICTORIA PARK
TINY TOTS - 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
AT THE POOL
FROGS - 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
DOLPHINS - 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
' JUNIORS - 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
SHARKS - 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
INTERMEDIATES - 11:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
BARRACUDAS - 11:30 a.m.
SENIORS - 10:30 a.m.
Cost $5.00 per Child
Randy Tieman with another
single Exeter marker in the
fourth inning and singles by
Dwight Noels and Randy Tiernan
TRACK OFFICIALLY OPENS - The new track facilities of the Huron County Trotting Pony Club west of Exeter
were officially opened Sunday afternoon. Shown ready to cut the ribbon are club secretary Linda Webber,
president Eugene Webber, Huron MP Robert McKinley, Huron MPP Jack Riddell and club members Harry
Beaver and Jack Parsons. T-A photo
Go to Port Elgin, Sunday
YOUNG PROS AT HURON PARK - Five young National hockey league players are getting special instruc-
tion this week at the Huron Hockey School at Huron Park. All are NHL junior draft choices and have been
signed to contracts. From the left they are, Steve Langdon, London Knights; John Wensink, Cornwall; Doug
Gibson, Peterborough; Al Sims, Cornwall and John Pierre Bourgoyne, Shawinigan Falls, All but Wensink are
Boston Bruins property while he goes to the St. Louis Blues. T-A photo
Juvenile club wins
and a booming triple from the bat
of Paul McKnight produced two
Exeter runs in the fifth frame.
In the sixth inning Rob Dickey
slammed a two-bagger and
singles by Doug Fairbairn, Paul
McKnight and Wayne Parsons
sent two more local runs across
the plate.
The big seventh inning scoring
spree was powered by Joe
Darling's triple while Doug
Fairbairn doubled and Perry
Stover and Rich Regier chipped
in with singles.
Dwight Noels singled for the
only Exeter hit in a three run
rally in the bottom of the eighth
inning.
An excellent relief pitching job
by Perry Stover helped the
Exeter club to victory.
Stover took over from starter
Paul McKnight with one out in
the top of the seventh and the
score tied at 6-6. Stover gave up
two hits, both singles and then
settled down to retire the side and
was able to send Port Elgin down
one-two-three in the last two
innings to preserve the victory.
Starter McKnight gave up
seven hits over the first six and
one-third innings and picked up
seven strike-outs.
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A total of 82 ponies participated
in a special race meet Sunday
marking the official opening of
the Huron County Trotting Pony
Club at the new track located
west of Exeter on highway 83,
During the busy afternoon
schedule 23 races were run in-
cluding a special fast race which
was won by Victory's Royal Lady
owned and driven byDonWilcocks
of Thedford in a fast time of 1.18
for the half-mile route.
Winner of the 1.55 to 2.00
division was Fairview Adious
Linda, owned and driven by Jack
Parsons of Exeter. Peter Jackson
with Ivan Webber, also of Exeter
in the saddle finished third.
In various divisions of
children's races, Rick Parsons of
Exeter was second with Fairview
Adious Linda, Greg Parsons was
second with Fairview Adious
Duchess and Kevin Windsor was
third with Mickey Joe.
The only local winner in the
powder puff division was Jimmy
D with Gladys Innis of Exeter at
the controls. Other race winners
were as follows:
2.20 - 2.25 - Primrose Holiday -
Dennis Van Der Beeken, Sarnia;
2.15 - 2.20 - R-Ways Peaches -
Doug Good, Dundalk; 1.40 - 1.45 -
Molly Brook - Don Eggleton,
Sarnia; 1.45 - 150 - 1st Division -
Kingscourt Johnny - Alvin
Garside, Watford; 2nd Division -
Arrow's Brave Squaw - Frank
Pearson, Bramalea; 1.50 - 1.55 -
Quick C - Doug Good, Dundalk.
2.10 - 2.15 - Blue Moon - Cecil
Keating, Dundalk; 2.05 - 2.10
Ron's Miss Red Hanover - Ron
Wight, Sarnia; 2.00 - 2.05 Molly
Winky - Peter Core, Sarnia;
Special Fast Trot - Miss Van
Riddle - Gilbert Aubin, Sarnia.
1.35 - 1,40 - Citation Tenna -
Rick Pearson, Bramalea; 1.30 -
1.35 - Ripper's Majestic Lad - Al
Perry, Thedford; 1.25 - 1.30 - Adio
Vale - E-R. Ken Ross, Thedford;
1.25 and up - Victory's Royal
Lady - Don Wilcocks, Thedford.
Childrens Races 1.40 - 1.50 -
Hal's Black Magic - Angela Van
Der Beeken, Sarnia; 2.10 - 2.20 -
Sugar Doll - Steve Garside,
Thedford; 1.50 - 2.00 - Quick C -
Cheryl Steffler, Bramalea; 2.00 -
2.05 - Molly Winkie- Mark Core -
Sarnia.
Powder Puff 2.10 - 2.20 - Sugar
Doll - Marlyn Garside, Watford;
1.55 - 2.05 - Marvel's King Fashion
- Peg Maclntyre, Watford; 1.40 -
1.50 ; 1.25 - 1.30 - Jan's Pride -
Trudy Nice, Ilderton.
The Crediton midgets wound up
their regular Western Ontario
Athletic Association season this
week as they participated in two
games.
Thursday night on their home
diamond, the Crediton
youngsters scored a close win
over Zurich but the eventual
outcome may not be decided until
later this week.
The Zurich club protested the
Crediton Win on the grounds two
members of the disbanded Dash-
wood bantam team were used
illegaly.
While Crediton and Dashwood
started out the season with in-
dividual pee wee teams, the two
Pony track
now open
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villages banded together for the
other two categories with the
midgets based in Crediton and
the bantams in Dashwood but
both clubs used players from the
two municipalities.
In the final game, Sunday
afternoon, Hanover downed
Crediton 15-10 in a free scoring
contest.
Zurich and Crediton will meet
in the first round of playoffs with
the winner advancing into the
next round of play in the WOAA.
Hanover scored four runs in
each of the first and second in-
nings Sunday afternoon and the
Crecliton boys were never able to
recover completely from the
early deficit,
In the Crediton first' frame,
Kevin Bestard singled, Larry
Clarke walloped a long triple and
Rodger Finkbeiner followed with
a single to account for two runs
on the scoreboard.
A single Crediton run came
home in the third when Ron
Bowers singled, moved to second
on
ov er
Davey's sacrifice and
over the plate on Rodger Fink-
beiner's single.
Singles by Davey, Clarke and
Finkbeiner produced another trio
of runs for Crediton in the fifth
inning.
In the seventh Keith Davey
doubled, Rodger Finkbeiner
slammed his fourth consecutive
single and both came around to
score on an error and a fielder's
choice.
The final two Crediton runs
came in the eighth when Kevin
Bestard and Ron Bowers singled
and crossed the plate on a similar
safety from the bat of Larry
Clarke,
The Crediton team managed a
total of 13 hits from the offerings
of Hanover hurler Dave Shepskie
while Kevin Bestard on the
Crediton hill gave up a total of 11
hits while picking up nine strike-
outs:
Win in seventh
All three Crediton runs came
across the plate in the bottom of
the seventh and final inning
Thursday in the 3-2 squeaker over
Zurich.
Tom Hayter opened the
Crediton seventh by drawing a
walk from Zurich hurler Pat
Bedard. He was moved to second
on Mike Desjardine's sacrifice
bunt and rode home on Larry
Clarke's home run over the
outfield fence.
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With two out Matt Muller drew
a walk, stole second and scored
as Doug McIsage's outfield fly
was muffed, The only other
Crediton bit in the entire contest
was a single by Kevin Bestard in
the third inning.
Zurich was in a similar
situation able to get only two hits.
off Crediton hurler Larry Clarke.
The first Zurich run came in the
first inning when lead-off batter
Paul Truemner scored without
the help of a hit,
The other Zurich run came in
the fourth as Kim McKinnon was
safe on a fielder's choice, moved
to second on a sacrifice and
scored on a single delivered by
Wayne Schilbe,
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