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Times-Advocate, 1978-06-15, Page 10Page 10 Times-Advpcate, June 15, 1978 Spotlight By Ross Haugh The big grudge softball game of the season was played Sunday, but, it failed to determine which was the best club. The Exeter Lions were challenged by the Leos made up of mostly their sons and daughters. The game ended in a 17-17 tie but we expect Lions past president Doug Knowles will call in a chartered accountant to check the score book and its authentici­ ty. Now we are not suggesting any hanky panky in recording runs, but only one book was in use. It went back and forth to the team at bat. A recount would probably reduce the score to 15- 15, at least. Seriously, if one can get serious about a game like the Lions-Leos match up. it provided lots of fun for the spectators and much needed exercise for the Lions. We would expect some of the Lions used extra lini­ ment Monday. A big reunion Most of the members of the world champion Detroit Tigers of 1968 are expected to be back for a reunion this summer at Tiger Stadium. The get-together of the heroes of only 10 years ago will be held August 27. Time has taken its toll of the 1968 Tiger club. Only two players remain in an active capacity with this year’s Detroit club. They are ace reliefer John Hiller and utility man Mickey Stanley. Al Kaline who came off the sandlots of Baltimore to play his entire major league career with Detroit is still around but only as television colour commentator for the Tigers. An economic boost The Toronto Blue Jays may not have been overly successful in their first season in major league baseball but their presence was certainly felt as far as the economy of the city of Toronto and the province of Ontario is concerned. It’s estimated that the Blue Jays and their by­ products brought in revenue of at least $62 million. That’s far in excess of the $18 million spent by Metro Toronto and the province in enlarging CNE Stadium. Ticket sales brought in more than $7 million, spec­ tators spent close to $2 million in food and refreshments and souvenirs with Blue Jay crests brought in large amounts. Almost a million Blue Jay hats were sold in 1977 and they retailed anywhere from $3.49 to $7. Irwin Toy Limited distributor of the souvenirs has close to 30 items with a Blue Jays insignia ranging from wallpaper to frisbees. It is reported the company is making more from its Blue Jays connection than it earned from a licence for products at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. One of the big financial gainers through the Blue Jays operation is Labatt’s Breweries of Canada Limited. Labatt’s which is part owner of the club and advertises on the Blue Jays radio and television broad­ casts ended the year at the top of its own league. By the end of the year, Labatt’s went from second to first in the sale of canned and bottled beer in On­ tario. If the Jays weren’t any help they certainly didn’t hinder. S/o pitch tourney on weekend A total of 16 teams will be involved in a weekend slo pitch ball tournament to be played at the Kirkton Community Centre. Sponsored by the Kirkton team, play will start Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. with action continuous on two diamonds for two days. The final is expected to go at 6 p.m. Sunday. Participating along with the Kirkton all stars will be clubs from London, Stratford, Kitchener, New Hamburg, St. Marys and Strathroy. Members of the Kirkton team are Bob McDonald, Gary Simpson, Wayne Prance, Rick Bradford, George Tryon, Bill Spieran, Ed Kerslake, Jack Maver, Jim Kerslake, Keith Stephens, Wayne Maver and Wayne Hobbs. Anyone for tennis? The Exeter tennis club has lined up a very am­ bitious program for this summer at their courts located behind the Exeter Public School. Club president Damien Solomon reports that registration will take place at the tennis courts next Tuesday and Thursday nights between the hours of 7 and 8:30 p.m. In case of rain registration will be in the public school. Solomon also reports that Terry Stacey of London has been hired as the club instructor for the summer. Stacey with two years of instruction experience with the London PUC and three years as head pro at the Windermere tennis club in London will be on hand during registration time to meet the local tennis club members. The president said this week that the courts will be locked this year and all members of the club will receive a key to get admission to the courts. Anyone wishing to make use of the public play time available, may pick up a key at the South Huron Rec Centre. NEW HOCKEY EXECUTIVE — Jim Pfaff, seated on the right, was elected president of the Exeter Minor Hockey Association, Thursday. Beside him is vice-president Shirley Pratt, while standing behind are past president Ron Bogart, second vice- president Walt Tiedeman and secretary Bev Skinner. Absent is treasurer John McNeilly. Staff photo On and off ice EMH A season termed best ever Terming last season “one of the most successful ever - both on and off the ice”, Exeter Minor Hockey Association president Ron Bogart commended all those who contributed to that success at the annual meeting, Thursday. He thanked the executive, coaches and managers for a job well done with the various teams on the ice and also the fund-raising com­ mittees for their successful efforts throughout the year. Bogart urged the Association to continue their efforts, noting that next season would also require the same effort to enable boys in the area >to play hockey in Exeter. Later in the meeting, Jim Pfaff was elected president for the coming year. Shirley Pratt was named first vice- president and WaltTiedeman is the new second vice- president. John McNeilly returns as treasurer and Bev Skinner was elected secretary. Cathy Whiteford was appointed chairman of the social and dance committee for the year, while Gerry Parsons and Ben Fisher will 'be asked to chair the fund raising group. Derry Boyle agreed to be chairman for the annual novice tournament on December 26 and 27, while Ron Bogart will again look after the junior “D” tour­ nament which was staged for the first time last January. The executive will handle arrangements for the annual minor hockey day activities. The EMHA plans to again operate a fall training program in early October and will contact the OMHA to see if referees’ clinics can be staged locally in an effort get area men in­ terested in this aspect of the game. June 17 was set for the annual check of team and goaltender equipment. The financial' report showed that EMHA had paid a total of $15,962.37 for ice time at the rec centre last season. This included the centre’s share of the Hawks’ games. The Hawk account showed a profit of $745.12 for the year. Van Ger wen gets goal in Centennial soccer win Gun club resumes Activities at the claybird gun club were back to nor­ mal this week with regular trap and skeet shoots. John Noble with a score of 23 led Wednesday’s trap shooters. Kitchener Pavlick recorded a 21 and Rick Schroeder, Larry Mason, Bill Weber and John Love fired 20 sucessful shots. Dennis Preszcator hit 19, Jim Love 18, Grant Hodgert 17, Randy Martyn 15, Dale Dinney 13, Jim Caughy 11, Darrell Preszcator 10 and Tim Oliver six. In Saturday’s skeet com­ petition Jody Mosurinjohn was the winner with a score of 21. Glen Vickery was se­ cond at 20, Rick Schroeder hit 14, Larry Mason 11 and John Jacques seven. Cyclist on win streak Jim Bearss of Springfield continued his winning ways as he captured his third consecutive victory in the open class of moto-cross at Hully Gully, Sunday. Bearss riding a Yamaha outmaneuveredthe field to take the overall lead for the grand prize of a 1978 RM 125 Suzuki Motorcycle. Other class winners were Jack Sutherland, Woodslee, riding a Suzuki in the school boy small wheels class. Mark Baxter, Port Burwell won the school boy big wheels class, on a Yamaha. Tn the junior 125 class Ken Avann, Scarborough took the checkered flag on a J Suzuki. Pat Bastedo,I Hamilton was the winner of the junior 250 class riding a Yamaha. At the Big Bend raceway near Tillsonburg Wayne Ryerson, Clinton brought home a first in the senior open and a second in the senior 125. Grand finale of the Hully Gully spring series will be held Sunday June 25. ‘ VANASTRA CENTRE SUMMER PROGRAM 1978 July 3rd to September 9th REGISTER NOW! 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Phone 235-1800 Evenings 235-1130I Centennial left-winger Paul Van Gerwen scored a picture goal at 75 minutes for his club’s 1-0 win over West Williams United in Ausable district soccer at Canner’s Field Sunday. The win over the current ‘A’-division champions also earned Exeter an unbeaten opening round of five wins and a tie to lead the league. Gusting winds were a problem for both clubs in a game played searchingly, with very little to choose between the performances on either side as they tried for the advantage. For most of the afternoon, neither West Williams nor Exeter were able to make their attempts at goals pay off. But with 15 minutes left in the second half, centre- forward Matt Muller worked the ball between two West 'Williams defenders and angled it to Van Gerwen on the left of thel8-yard penalty area. Van Gerwen took the ball with a touch, and then curved it past the West Williams goalkeeper for the winner. The Centennials now have two weeks off before mid­ season tournament play; some of them with injuries to heal. Goalkeeper Paul Van Esbroeck was pulled with a severely bruised knee Sunday, and replaced by fullback Al Beattie, alternate keeper. Centre-midfielder Dick Lord has a back injury,and midfielder Joe Laurie and centre-back Rene Kirmse have ankle injuries. The Sunday afternoon tour­ nament games will be at Lucan and West Williams on June 25 and July 9, respectively. The Centennials resume league play as hosts for Nairn at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 16. St. Pauls, who would have been Exeter’s opponents here on June 18 have left the league and reduced the number of participating clubs to seven. 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