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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-08-09, Page 6Pay, 6 Times-Advocate, August 9, 1973. FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS Crediton midgets end schedule, 4* By Ross Haugh meet Zurich in .first playoff A good layout 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. ADVERTISE YOUR GOOD THINGS IN THE 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. 1969 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 2-door hard- top, power equipped. Licence DFV566 1969 MERCURY COMET 2-door hardtop, automatic, radio. Licence DHA286 1969 FORD GALAXIE 4-door hardtop, power equipped. Licence DD0824 1968 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 2-door hardtop, power equipped. Licence DFY212 1970 PONTIAC STRATO CHIEF power steering. Licence DFY367 1970 CHEVROLET IMPALA custom coup?, power equipped. Licence CXB696 1971 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN Sedan, power equipped. Licence CZE760 1972 CHEV 1/2 ton Fleetside pickup. Licence C17638 PHONE 235-0660 Chevrolet 73 Oldsmobile SELLING SPREE Snell Bros. Limited See Our Selection Today 20 Units in Stock OK USED CARS CHEVROLETS, CHEVELLES, NOVAS VEGAS, OLDSMOBILES AND CHEVROLET PICK-UPS The Home of Guardian Maintenance Chevrolet - Oldsmobile 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 sedan, EXETER, ONT, '2395 '2295 '2295 '1795 1395 1395 1295 1295 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. LIMITED CLINTON SEAFORTH 482-9514 527.0910 BALL-MACAULAY Special clearance on some of our panels to make room for 1973-74 stock Nothing surpasses the natural beauty of wood pan- eling. Choose from our huge stock and get exactly what suits your home best. Plan tournament at Kirkton park rThe Kirkton-Woodham Com- munity Centre will be the scene of a large fastball tournament this weekend. Sponsored by the Kirk ton- Woodham Combines, the tourney will include 16 teams in a double knock-out elimination, Play will start Saturday morning at; 9 a.m. and will continue until late Sunday evening when a winner will be declared. A dance will be held in the new Community Centre building Saturday night. Deluxe Bicycle Child Carrier $8 9 5 Torcan 2-Speed Fans $1 8 88 Gerry MacLean and Son AUTOMOTIVE LTD. E x eter 235-0800 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, /../iFficy .... . /Um HENSALL 262-2713 Co