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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-08-30, Page 6CHECKING OBA SERIES - The Exeter Expos and Wingham are currently engaged in a best-of-three series in Ontario Baseball Association "B" playoffs, Before Sunday's first game in Exeter officials of both clubs con- ferred with OBA convener John Livermore of Clinton, From the left, they are, Exeter managers Jim Fairbairn and Lorne Haugh, convener John Livermore and Wingham manager Ken Saxton who played ball in Exeter a few years ago. T-A photo BANTAM SOFTBALL CHAMPS - Hurondale won the Usborne township bantam girls softball championship ousting South Hibbert by scores of 21-20 and 17-2. Back, left, Patti Down, Bonnie Westlake, Jayne Dougall, coach Pat Down, Laurie Iredale, Debbie Parsons and Terry Heywood. Front, Theresa Zandbergen, Cathy Parker, Carol Dougall, Janet Pryde, Karen Kernick and Mary Easton. Missing were assistant coach Joyce Morgan, Evelyn Neevel, Gail Parsons, Angela Dittmer and Marg Westelaken. T-A photo Tigers drop close decision in first OBA playoff game Notice to All Residents The annual municipal enumeration will be conducted during the two weeks beginning September 4, 1973. The enumerators are required to visit all residences and check basic information contained on existing enumeration notices, The information is re- quired for municpal and provincial purposes, including voters' lists, school support, the direction of education taxes between the public and separate school systems, the pop- ulation count, and the distribution of provin- cial funds to local governments to help reduce local tax bills, ONTARIO PROVINCE OF OPPORTUNITY MINISTRY OF REVENUE HON. ALLAN GROSSMAN DONALD A. 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The Home of Guardian Maintenance Exeter Bowling Lanes WM Be Open Saturday, Sept. 8 for the Coming Season All leagues start play the week of Sept. 10 Mens' League—Monday and Wednesday Ladies' League—Tuesday and Thursday Mixed League—Friday and Sunday Open. bowling Saturday and Sun- day afternoon Anyone interested in entering or joining a team, please phone Aub and Grace Farquhar-235-2781 Expos blow opener in ninth frame Pay.- 6 Times-Advocate August 30, 1973 FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS By Ross Haugh Grea t holidays All good things come to an end. Well, that's exactly what has happened with our two weeks of holidays. They came to an end, too soon. Seriously, it's good to be back to work and catch up on what transpired when we were off duty. Our holidays were very enjoyable and we visited several interesting spots in Ontario. Included on the agenda were stops at the Science Centre in Toronto and Fort Henry at Kingston. One of the celebrities we met at Fort Henry was David the Third, the mascot of the fort. We caught David at a very important time as he was trying to catch up on his second meal of the day and paid very little attention to us as he went on munchinghis lunch and didn't appear to be interested in visitors. Incidentally, David is a goat. We didn't have the privilege as our editor in attending a major league ball game in Montreal having to settle for an Intercounty game in Stratford. As our able replacement with this sports column, Bill apparently put the hex on two teams who had a chance at making a World Series spot. When he suggested the Expos and Tigers could meet in the fall classic, thus testing the loyalty of area ball fans, both clubs were in the thick of contention, Since that time, the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 straight games and sort of put our Tigers in a bad position. Also, the Expos have failed to pick up much ground on the St. Louis Cardinals. During the past week or so they lost five games in a row which appears to be a popular trick of the Tigers. We would be the first to suggest a World Series between the Expos and Tigers. This would be a terrific accomplish- ment for Canada in a major sport. The fantastic support for the Expos by Montreal and Canadian fans in general has to be one of the big reasons for the fine showing of the team. If the Tigers did make the World Series one of the main contributors to the cause would be Canadian pitcher John Hiller. He has been the Tigers top relief pitcher and two weeks ago when we started our holidays, the Detroit club was in first place mainly because of the efforts of Hiller. For more than a week, Hiller appeared in almost every Tiger game and saved game after game for the starters run- ning his season save total to 27 tying a team mark set by Tom Timmerman a few years ago. After Hiller picked up save number 27, the Tiger star- ting pitchers began running into early trouble giving up as many as five runs in the first inning or two before manager Bill Martin could get Hiller into the game as he is usually saved for later innings. It looks now as if we will have to wait at least another year for the Tigers and Expos to meet for the world baseball championship. More designated batters In our only visit to an actual ball game at Stratford between the home town"Kraven Knits and the London Avcos we had a bit of a problem figuring out the designated batter rule in operation in that league. The Avcos started out with a designated batter for the pitcher and he appeared at the plate on two occasions in that capacity. Then the Avco pitchers ran into trouble and in one inning the starting pitcher was removed and was replaced in turn by two infielders. The designated batter was put into left field, batted for himself and the pitchers then batted for themselves, we think. It was rather confusing to decide actually who was bat- ting for whom. One move used by the Stratford club several times seemed to help' speed up the game. Whenever the catcher was on base with two out, a pinch runner was sent in. This allowed the catcher to get to the bench and get his equipment on and thus speed up the time consumed between innings. Hockey coming close again Three items which remind us that the summer is almost over were the first to catch our eye after getting back to work. All three articles pertain to hockey. Two are of a local nature and one concerns the World Hockey Association. On the local scene, an organizational meeting of the Ex- eter Minor Hockey Association is scheduled for the Exeter arena on Wednesday night, September 5 at 8 o'clock. Anyone interested in minor hockey in any capacity will be more than welcome. Coaches, managers and referees are always in demand. While talking about referees, we received a note from Pat O'Brien referee-in-chief of the South Huron Referees Association. The local refereeing group has held its annual meeting. Last year the local officials handled a total of 440 games with 15 referees involved. Anyone interested in officiating during the coming season is asked to contact Pat O'Brien at 262-2615 as soon as possible. The first game is slated for September 31. Bobby Hull against Gordie Howe. That sounds like an in- teresting confrontation which most hockey fans didn't ex- pect would happen again. This changed recently when Gordie Howe decided to join his two sons with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association. Madison Square Gardens in New York has completed plans for a unique hockey tournament which will bring together the two big number 9's. On Tuesday, September 25, four WHA teams will meet at the New York ice palace in a round robin exhibition series. Each team will meet the other three in six 15 minute periods. The teams involved are the Winnipeg Jets, Houston Aeros, New England Whalers and New York Golden Blades. Exeter Minor Hockey Meeting Wedneday, Sept. 5 8:00 p.m. EXETER ARENA Anyone interested in minor hockey it invited to attend After the first game of semi- final playoffs in the Ontario Baseball Association Inter- mediate "D" series, the Dash- wood Tigers find themselves in a rather accustomed position. The Tigers who have gained a reputation of playing their best brand of ball when on the brink of elimination dropped a 4-3 CFSA tests for skaters Several members of the Exeter figure skating club passed CFSA tests this week at the Ilderton arena. Linda Elder and Brenda Pincombe were successful in the bronze free style and the senior bronze dance "Fox Trot". Brenda also passed her second figures. The junior silver dances, "American Waltz" and "Tango" were completed successfully by Nancy Underwood, Passing first figures were Laurie Prout and Vicki Miller. Laurie Ross and Laurie Prout were successful in preliminary dances and the junior bronze dance "Fiesta Tango". Making the grade in the "Ten Fox" were Cindy Beaver and Vicki Miller while Cindy Beaver and Laurie Prout passed in the "Willow Waltz". Attention Football Players We have in stock a complete line of ADIDAS Football Cleats • Also Shorts *Other Adidas Footwear All sizes in stock Gerry MacLean and Son AUTOMOTIVE LTD, Exeter 235-0800 decision in Tupperville Sunday in the opening contest of a best-of- three series. The second game will go Friday night at eight o'clock at the Dashwood athletic field. For the second time in as many tries in Tupperville, Dashwood mentor Glenn Webb lost the flip of the 'coin and a third game if necessary will be played back in Tupperville Sunday afternoon, Game time will be 2 p.m. The winner of the Dashwood- Tupperville series will meet Ivey for the provincial championship,. The Tigers have four titles in the past five years and will be trying to add to their impressive record. Hits were a scarce commodity in the opening game in Tup- perville as each club could come up with only four base hits. Tupperville jumped into a 2-0 lead in the first inning as a Dash- wood fielding miscue, a stolen base and a single accounted for the scoring. The Tigers managed mild threats in each of the second and fourth innings but in each case were unable to get the necessary hits. Bill Schade reached base in both innings to start the potential rally. The veteran performer singled in the second and moved up as Bob Hoffman walked and in the fourth he drew a free pass and went to second on Jim Guenther's single, Tupperville were able to score Need referees for association Jack Goddard of Huron Park was named president of the South Huron Referee Association at the group's annual meeting held in Hensall, Sunday. The secretary-treasurer is Rick Funston, also of Huron Park while the referee-in-chief is Pat O'Brien of Hensall. The Association is looking for persons interested in refereeing this winter regardless of ex- perience as many clinics spon- sored by the OMHA and the SHRA are being planned'for the near future. Any prospective officials are asked to contact Pat O'Brien at 262-2615 as soon as possible. The first games are slated for Sep- tember 31. During the 1972-73 season, members of the South Huron Referees Association handled a total of 440 games in the South Huron hockey league, the Exeter, London and Ausable Rec leagues, district minor games and playoff games in both the OIVIHA and WOAA. After scoring two decisive victories over Arva to advance to the first round of play in the Ontario Baseball Association "B" series, the Exeter Expos were the victims of a nightmarish ninth inning Sunday. The. Expos leading 3-2 going into the ninth inning fell apart and although they came up with a rally of their own in the bottom of the same inning dropped a 9-8 verdict to Wingham. The second game of the best-of- three series will be played in Wingham Sunday afternoon at two o'clock with a third game if necessary set for Wingham the following. Sunday, September 9 at the same time. Each team collected exactly half of their game total of hits in the ninth inning. After being held to six hits in the first eight in- nings, Wingham notched the same amount in the ninth while the Expos doubled their safety output to eight. Snow, the opening Wingham batter in the game singled but was cut down at second on a steal attempt as Exeter catcher Jim Hewitt fired a strike to the middle sack. With two out, manager Ken Saxton singled and verteran first baseman Murray Dennis slammed a long home run to deep right field and the visitors were in front 2-0. Bill Farquhar opened the Exeter first with a single, stole second and scored on a similar hit from the bat of Barry Baynham. In the next two innings neither team threatened. The Expos went out in order and Wingham managed only one base runner. The Expos moved ahead 3-2 in the last half of the fourth frame. Barry Baynham started things off with his second straight hit and galloped to second as the ball was bobbled in centre field. Bill Fairbairn followed with a single to score Baynham and he gained an extra base as the ball Double win for Chapman Cam Chapman proved to be the top performer in this week's jitney action at the Exeter lawn bowling club. The Grand Bend resident placed first in the Thursday and Saturday competitions with identical scores of two wins, a plus of 18 and aggregate of 32. Taking top honours in Tuesday night's play was Charlie Hendy. Placing second to Chapman Thursday night was Olive Hendy with a record of two wins, a plus of 16 and 28 aggregate. A tie existed for third spot with Gordon Hoggarth and Elizabeth Lamport deadlocked with identical scores of a plus of 15 and aggregate of 29 to go with a double win. Finishing off the prize list were Norma Chapman, Beth Batten and Charlie Hendy, Saturday night, Cam Chap- man's main competition came from his wife Norma who amassed two, wins, a plus of 15 and aggregate of 35, In winning Tuesday night's jitney, Charlie Hendy scored a pair of victories along with a plus of 20 and aggregate of 36. Ger- trude Hamilton was the third place finisher scoring a plus of 19 and 31 aggregate to go with a two wins. Completing the list of winners were Elizabeth Lamport, Harold Simpson, Bob Elgie, Ray Smith, Edith Love and Wilfred Shapton, was juggled in left field, Fairbairn moved to third on Terry Bourne's ground-out to short and crossed the plate after the catch on a fly to left field from the bat of Rick Schilbe. In the fifth, sixth and seventh innings both clubs went up and down in quick one-two-three order and in the eighth each team had one base runner. The ninth frame proved to be a storm after the calm of the previous four innings and everything broke loose. The Wingham batters got to Expo starter Jim Pfaff for five hits and four runs before lefty Larry Gibson took over. Gibson who has been inactive for several weeks failed to come up with his usual control, walking two batters and giving up a couple of hits. When the last batter was retired Wingham was out in front 9-3. The Expos wasted little time in showing they were far from out and the first five batters reached base and eventually scored to cut the deficit to a single run. Barry Baynham and Bill Fairbairn walked to start the uprising and Terry Bourne singled to load the bases. Rick Schilbe was the next batter and Austin Mini Days A great time to buy one of the most economical cars ever built SOUTH END SERVICE EXETER 235-2322 the Zurich youngster promptly lashed a long single which was recovered slowly by the Wingham outfield and all three previous base runners were home. Scott Burton followed by drawing a walk and Jim Hewitt singled to again load the bases, At this point, Wingham starter Brown was removed and first baseman Murray Dennis took over. The first batter to face the left handed hurler was pinch hitter Larry Haugh who slashed a 3-2 pitch through the infield into right field allowing Schilbe and Burton to score. At this point, Dennis settled down and got the next two Expo batters to retire the side and end the ball game. During the eight and one-third innings worked by Exeter starting pitcher Jim Pfaff he recorded a total of 10 strikeouts. H & K Get Your Mid-Western Rodeo Hats $ 149 ONLY 1 Boost The Rodeo H&K SPORT CENTRE Trophies - Engraving Sporting Goods MAIN ST. EXETER 235-2261 Lose OBA. tilt to Wingham Back to radio town, Sunday a single run in the bottom of the seventh to move in front 3-0, a lead which held until the Tigers rallied for three runs in their last turn at the plate. After Gary Hartman grounded out to open the ninth, shortstop John Hayter singled to raise the hopes of Tiger supporters. Tupperville came up with an error on Bill Scade's grounder as the ball was dropped at second on a force-out attempt and both runners were safe. Jim Guenther followed with a long double to send both of his mates scampering home. Guenther moved to third on a passed ball and scored on Rick Bowers ground-out. With two out in the bottom of the ninth, B. Park was safe on an error and came racing home on a double from the bat of D. Park and the ball game was over. Both pitchers, Jim Guenther of the Tigers and Tupperville's Norm Oxley exhibited good control walking only three ,bat- ters each. Guenther fanned seven batters while his opponent fanned and even dozen Tigers. Mj