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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-09, Page 7Close call The umpire in this game had a tough call to make as the Bone Clowns third baseman, Murray Pipe puts the tage on a sliding Listowel Indian during this Saturday morning game in Brussels. The Indians went on to win 13-9. The two teams were participating in the Optimist Tournament . Brussels beats Belgrave AUTO REPAIR Oil, lube and filter $17.99 Blyth 523-4800 An impressive fourth inning, both defensively and offensively, put the Brussels Squirts on top when they hosted Belgrave I June 1. Some defensive gliches in the visitor's half of the first, saw two runs score, while Belgrave pitching held the home team at bay. Joshua Gropp, who pitched an inning and a half, struck out two and had one base on balls. With runners on base Terry Nichol took his shot on the mound. He held the visitors to three runs with two strikeouts, while his team narrowed the margin by one in the bottom half of the inning. Nathan Conley pitched the third, allowing just one run. A lead off single and a walk in Despite a consistent effort, the Brussels WOAA Midget Boys dropped their first game against Williamsford by one run on May 18. Tom Warner's home run in the fourth contributed to a consistent offensive effort by Brussels, but a hit parade for Williamsford mid- way through overpowered Brussels play. Pitcher Bob Steiss pitched three shut-out innings, before reliever Shawn Conley came on in the fourth, to be followed that same inning by Rob Johnston. A total of seven Williamsford runs scored that inning, passing Brussels by two. Brussels added one in the fifth, which was cancelled by the home team and came up one short in the sixth take the loss. Defensively, Brad Beuermann made a tremendous contribution catching everything that came his way. On May 31, Brussels was pound- ed by a visiting Walton team. Con- ley struck out five while Johnston fanned three. Walton's Chris Stevenson held the home team at bay with 11 strikeouts through six, allowing only three runs. Then Paul Dolmage ended it with two shutout innings. Final score was 13-3 for Walton. Thursday, Brussels went south to Walton where despite a valiant the bottom of the inning resulted in two more runs for Brussels. Strong defensive play by the home team in the fourth helped their pitcher earn a shutout inning. Terry Nichol caught a liner to cen- tre field for the first out, while the second came in a run down between third and home. A come- backer to Conley on the mound fin- ished it. Brussels' first run of the fourth came in after a bases loaded walk. Then with three players on, Trevor Wilson pulled one down the third base line to put the home team ahead. Two more runs scored before the final out, giving Brussels a hard fought 9-6 victory. On June 8, Brussels hosted Goderich at 8 p.m. Tonight (June pitching effort by Steiss, who fanned 13 through seven and home runs by Johnnie Miners and Jerry VanKuelen they were defeated 7-4. Walton pitcher Paul Dolmage, also notched a home run in the fourth. Brussels Midgets, who are sport- ing new uniforms this year through the generosity of the Brussels Lions, will host Cargill in Walton at 9 p.m, June 14. Norman, OHL pick Todd Norman, who played for the Brussels Bulls during the 1991- 92 season was a third round choice of the Guelph Storm in the OHL draft held Saturday in London. The Gowanstown native, who played Jr. B in Stratford this past winter, was the 37th player taken overall despite being ranked 56th by Central Scouting. Norman signed with the Bulls after leading the Wallace Twp. Pee Wees to the All-Ontario Championship. He scored 23 goals and added 28 assists in 42 games with Brussels while winning Western Jr. C Rookie of the Year Honours. This season Todd had five goals and 23 assists in 44 games with the Cullitons. Continued on page 12 . _ 9), they play their first game away in Belgrave. The Blyth Mosquitos soccer team have completed the first month of soccer with a good record. One win and two ties. Blyth's first game, played in Clinton on May 20, was a good offensive game. Christina Black scored the first of the season as Michael Courtney, April Van Amersfoort and Dianne Mason set her up. Then Michael Ansley went to work, scoring three times. Kelly Boven set him up twice, one being a corner kick, and Cappy Onn assisted on this third goal. Michael Courtney scored Blyth's fifth goal unassisted. After half time, Blyth again came out strong with three more. Jeff Cowan scored twice, set up by Ansley, Boven and Van Amersfoort. Zeb Irving scored the final goal from Black and Boven. The final score was 8-0 for Blyth. On May 27, Blyth travelled to Lucknow which was a tough game. Blyth went on the offense and got a two goal lead. Courtney scored first, assisted by Ansley and Boven. The second was scored by Ansley, assisted by Courtney, and Cowan. As the second half got under way, Lucknow showed more strength and evened up the score. This exciting game ended in a 2-2 tie. Blyth hosted their first home game on May 31 in Belgrave against Goderich Lions. Blyth was right in anticipating a tough game. Goderich went ahead by two goals, but Blyth didn't give up. Jeremy Van Amersfoort scored on a free kick going high over the keeper's hands. They tied up the game when Ansley scored on a WIN A TRIP TO BELIZE! Details at bookstores belonging to the Canadian Booksellers Association, or call toll-free: 1-800-661-CODE. Entry deadline: Sept. 7, 1993. The Brussels Tigers swept a home and home series over the Seaforth Tigers improving their record to four wins, one loss, one tie in Huron County fastball action. Monday night Brussels came from behind to edge Seaforth 3-2. Trailing 2-1 the Tigers tied the score in the sixth inning, then scored the winning run in heir last at bat on consecutive triples by Kevin Kellington and Murray Pipe. Mike Watson pitched the win in his first start of the season while Kellington went three for three at the plate including two triples. Defence came up big for the Tigers as Brian TenPas in centerfield and first baseman Doug Shaw each made game saving catches during Seaforth's last at bat. Sunday night in Brussels Mike Watson's two home runs led the Tigers to a 5-0 shutout of Seaforth. Watson hit a solo homer= in the second inning for a 1-0 lead, then capped a four run third inning with a two run shot. Doug Conley pitched a three hitter for the win while Verne pass from Cowan and Boven. Blyth then went ahead with a goal by Cowan, coming from Courtney and Boven. Goderich managed to tie the game with only a few minutes left in the game. The final score being 3-3. The game was exciting for both fans and players. The members of the Mosquito team are: Michael Courtney, Joey Schmidt, MaryBeth Brigham, Kelly Boven, Tammy Walker, Christine Black, Brent Sauve, Jeff Cowan, Justin Sauve, April Van Amersfoort, Greg Cullen, Jud Hakkers, Capucine Onn, Zeb Irving, Michael Ansley, Brad Mason and Janet Bosma. Bridge reached base on all three attempts. The Tigers travel to Blyth Wednesday night for a 9 p.m. start against Soundproof, while Sunday night the Exeter Sooners are in town for a 7:30 start. Brussels Mosquitoes lose by 1 A closely fought defensive game with few scoring opportunities resulted in a one point loss for the Brussels Mosquitoes when they came against Elmira at the Optimist Park, Wallace on Wednesday, June 2. Nicki LeBlanc of Elmira nudged in the first and only goal of the game past Brussels' goalie Philip Graber, just before the halfway mark. Brussels narrowly missed tieing things up with a shot late in the sec- ond half. With help from his team- mates goalie Matthew Snyder was able to hold Elmira to their one- point lead. June 9, the Mosquitoes host Wal- lace at the Brussels School soccer field. Game time is 7 p.m. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993. PAGE 7 S ports Tigers sweep home series Midgets off to slow start Blyth Mosquitoes have 1 win, 2 ties BRUSSELS FALL FAIR Poster Competition This contest is open to all amateur artists. PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST To give local artists the opportunity to create an advertisement for the Brussels Fall Fair. RULES: 1. The poster shall not be larger than one sheet of bristol board. 2. Any medium may be used. 3. Must Include the date of this year's fair. (Sept. 14 & 15, 1993). 4. Must Include the name of the fair. (Brussels 132nd Fall Fair). 5. Must depict this year's theme, which Is FOCUS ON BEEF. 6. All entries will become the property of the Brussels Agricultural Society. 7. Each entry must include the artist's name on the bottom right hand corner, in an area no larger than 2 Inches x 3 inches. 8. All entries must be in the possession of the fair board no later than August 1,1993. 9. All work must be done by the person whose name is on the poster. 10. The first place entry will go to the competition at the annual convention of agricultural societies in Toronto in Feb. of 1994. Prizes 1st place - $20.00 2nd place - $15.00 3rd place - $10.00 For more information call 887-6432 or 887-6162.