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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-05-04, Page 8Page 8 Times-Advocate, May 4, 1978 Fill in the blank from last night's sixth game Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh HAWKS fD# Encouraging While the Toronto Blue Jays currently have a worse record than they did at the same time last year there have been some encouraging aspects in their early season. Two new members of the club are showing strong performances at the plate. They are designated hitter Rico Corty and first baseman John Mayberry. This is the second time around for Corty with the Blue Jays. He has come to Toronto both times from the Cleveland Indians and this time he will likely stay. He has already slammed six home runs. John Mayberry is bound to be a real favorite with Toronto fans. He was very popular in Kansas City as he was always a long ball threat. Wednesday night in his first appearance back in Kansas City since being traded to the Blue Jays, Mayberry received'a standing ovation when he was an­ nounced in the starting lineup. The second big cheer for the Detroit native came when he hit a homer on his second trip to the plate. After the game Kansas City owner Ewing Kaufman visited the Toronto clubhouse to extend personal con­ gratulations to Mayberry. The Toronto pitching staff has improved con­ siderably in the last two weeks. Jerry Garvin went into the fifth inning against California Sunday before giving up a hit. Also showing well recently are Jesse Jefferson, Jim Clancy and Tom Underwood. A switch to youth Youth seems to be taking the spotlight this year in both baseball and hockey. Team Canada which is now in Prague competing in hockey’s world championship has an average age of only 24 years. The only two veterans are Jean Pronovost at 32 and Garry Unger aged 34. While some of the most optimistic Team Canada supporters are hoping for a championship win the situation was summed up pretty “well by Tom Lysiak of the Atlanta Flames in a Toronto Globe and Mail in­ terview. Lysiak commented, “We’re not trying to fool anybody, we know we’re not Canada’s best. All we can try to do is not make it look that way.” The Canadian team was selected by a panel of three. .They were Montreal Canadiens boss Sam Pollock, Jake Milford of Vancouver Canucks and a player representative, Darryl Sittier of the Leafs. ■ Canada’s most important games are today, Thurs­ day against Czechoslovakia, Saturday against Sweden and Monday when they take on the Soviet Union. Swinging to baseball, it was a rather bleak spring for veteran big leaguers according to some observers who believe the exodus of older players was greater than usual as 1978 season got underway. The current basic agreement calls for a player to draw all of his 1978 salary if released after the schedule starts, but only a month’s pay if let go before opening day. This rule probably had a lot to do with a lot of quick releases. The National league’s decision to cut the roster limit by one to 24 cuts out a few jobs, but the players don’t seem to be getting the message. Tito Fuentes who was with the Detroit Tigers is a prime example. Tito was having a salary disagree­ ment with the Tigers who paid him $90,000 last year. Detroit sent him to the Montreal Expos this spring in a $100 waiver deal with the understanding that Tito was going to arbitration. The Expos offered $120,000, but he wanted $160,000. The arbitrator ruled in favour of the Expos and Fuentes reported a week late to start earning his salary. Told he was expected to play third base Fuentes said, “I don’t play third.” His lack of enthusiasm convinced the Expos they had made a mistake, so they handed him a release along with a month’s pay of $20,000. Fuentes recently signed to play in Mexico at probably a much lower salary. One of the best examples of the youth movement in baseball this year are the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are currently leading their division by three games despite the insistence of experts that the Yankees and Red Sox will soon overtake them. Although they’ve dis­ played some inconsistent play throughout the season, the Exeter Hawks have been consistent in one regard as they search for their second straight OHA title. That has been their knack of doing things the hard way! This was never more evi­ dent than this week as the locals prolonged their final set with Lakefield by virtue of a 4-3 win on Sunday, after they had dropped a 2-1 home ice verdict on Friday and left even their most faithful fans feeling that the title hopes were dashed. That loss came on the heels of Wednesday’s 13-2 triumph and most of the fans felt the Chiefs would be easy prey again two nights later. But the Hawks failed to show much desire in the Fri­ day tilt and headed back to Lakefield facing elimina­ tion. They faced the same prospect as the series returned to Exeter last night, but with a win, they’ll go back to Lakefield on Fri­ day for a sudden-death struggle for the junior “D” silverware. Friday night wasn’t the first time the Hawks have been counted out this season. They frittered away a margin for their league championship and then responded with a drubbing over Mt. Brydges on the final night to wrap up their title. They had a comparatively easy time against Lucan in the first playoff round, and appeared to have the Mitchell Hawks on the ropes early with a win on the visitors’ ice in the fourth game, but came home to lose and then wrapped up the set with another victory in the sixth game in Mitchell. They had to go to two overtime sessions to oust Belmont in four games and then they dropped their home ice advantage to St. George with an opening game loss. However, they again came back to wrap up the set on the opponents’ ice, the third straight series in . which they accomplished that feat. If they are to win the title, they’ll have to do it for a fourth time on Friday. Turn it on Coming home on Wednes­ day trailing the series by two games, the Hawks played some of their best hockey of the playoffs as they drubbed the Chiefs 13-2. They started the onslought at the 2:03 mark of the first period and didn’t quit until they scored their final tally with 12 seconds left in the game. Only one member of the team failed to hit the score sheet as they out-shot Lakefield by a 60-23 margin. The Hawks scored on three power plays, added several others with some pin-point passing plays from all areas of the ice and capped it with a couple of fine individual efforts as they completely dominated the game. Matt Muller was the top marksman with three goals and four assists, while Ken Pinder, Brian Taylor and Phil Knight added a pair each. The latter’s tallies came on end-to-end rushes. Knight also ended up with four assists, while Taylor had three and Pinder, one. Single goal scorers were Jamie Caldwell, John VanGerwen, Dave Bogart and Brad Taylor. Caldwell had three assists, while Bogart, Fisher and Penhale picked up a pair and aiding on one tally each were Mommersteeg, Kinsman, Ferguson and VanGerwen. While the outcome of the contest was never much in doubt after the first period, goalie Scott McNair was tested on several close-in shots by the Chiefs and was equal to the task on all but two shots. Each team picked up 10 minors and one major, Ron Bilcke serving that one for the Hawks after a skir­ mish with Bob Smith in the third period. Fall flat Most fans left the rec cen­ tre, Wednesday, wondering how the Hawks had ever been beaten by the Chiefs. They only had to wait two days to find out for themselves as Lakefield took advantage of some lack lustre play by the Hawks to post their 2-1 win on Friday before over 1,000 fans. While Lakefield opened the scoring at the 9:00 mark in the first period, no one on or off the ice was too upset, apparently thinking the Hawks would soon get un­ tracked and again dump the visitors. However, the Chiefs open­ ed a 2-0 lead at the 5:52 mark of the third, and while that prompted the Hawks to start a rally, it fell short as they could beat Jim Gillam only once as Jamie Caldwell split the defence with some good stick work to pull the Hawks to within one at the 15:11 mark. They had four shots on goal in a desperate bid in the final two minutes, but couldn’t get the equalizer. The shots on goal were in­ dicative of the play, Exeter taking 31 on the Chiefs, ex­ actly half of the previous game. Lakefield had 28 shots on the Exeter net. The hard way Then, living up to their reputation of doing things the hard way, the Hawks forced a postponement of a planned victory celebration by the Chiefs as they posted a thrilling 4-3 win in the Peterborough area com­ munity on Sunday. The Chiefs had their champagne on ice and the police and firemen were on hand for the victory parade, but it was not to be, as the Hawks scored twice in the final period to cap their triumph. The home team opened the scoring at the 1:12 mark of the first to give their fans hope of seeing the OHA trophy. However, Brad Taylor quickly evened the count in less than a minute when he finished off a play with brother Brian, and cen­ treman Jamie Caldwell. The Hawks took a lead with 10 seconds left in the first period when Brian Taylor scored on a power play with Randy Fisher and Caldwell picking up the assists. The Hawks suffered a lapse in the second period and the Chiefs took advan­ tage of it to score two goals and headed into the final period with a 3-2 margin. Fred Mommersteeg equalled the count at the 8:01 mark on a play with Ken Pinder and the latter then scored the winner at the 11:41 mark on a play with Mommersteeg and Jim Ferguson. Scott McNair came up with two key saves in the final half of the frame to preserve the victory. Lakefield pulled their goalie with 50 seconds left, but some good face-off work by Pinder and the efforts of Taylor, Muller, Fisher and Knight prevented the Chiefs from getting a shot on goal. AM LJ When you know GOOD SELECTION OF FOR PUCK — Hawks forward Matt Muller, right, digs for a puck in the pads of SPECIALLY PRICED WHILE THEY LAST. fights I Lakefield goalie Jim Gillam, after beating one defenceman. Dave Bogart is behind the net, while Brian Mercer circles in front. Muller picked up three goals in Exeter's 13-2 win. Staff photo °ny$1 129 LET ME AT HIM — While Matt Muller of the Hawks, left, was kept busy Wednesday night scoring three goals and picking up four assists in a 13-2 win over Lakefield, he still found time to engage in this skirmish near the Chiefs' net. He squared off with Steve Spencer (16) who came to the aid of goalie Jim Gillam. Gillam and Muller picked up roughing penalties. Staff ohoto Tigers plan season CLUB ACTIVITIES * Juniors' Day - Monday May 8 Derby on Saturday The 104th edition of America’s most prestigious horse race for three year olds goes this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. After taking a quick look in our crystal ball we will give the nod to Affirmed with Sensitive Prince and Quadratic giving close pursuit. GOLF CLINIC AND TOURNAMENT (Rescheduled From May 1) * Men's Nite - Tues., May 9 4:30 p.m. * Ladies' Day - Wed., May 10 5:00 p.m. THE PAUL REVERE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Disability Income Life Insurance Registered Plans Larry J. Johns Representative 12 Kalish St., Exeter, Ontario, NOM ISO Phones 235-2019 For Appointment Don't Miss It Massey Ferguson Tournament SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 18 Yrs. Of Age Or Over • Men & Women Welcome • Trophies - Prizes Sponsored By Sherwood (Exeter) Ltd. 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