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By Hugh
Nichol
Has the Roger
Clemens era
come to an end
in Toronto?
Recent criticism
of the Blue Jays
management has
left baseball's establishment divided
on the motives of the future hall of
famer.
Clemens maintains he wants to
stay in Toronto, yet has hinted thdt
the Jays should explore trade
possibilities and that a move to
Houston might be in everyone's best
interest.
Clemens detractors feel the five-
time Cy Young award winner sees
no World Series future in Toronto
and is using his star status to force a
trade to a contender.
At the same time his allies
maintain that the Jays have failed to
deliver on promises that prompted
Clemens to originally sign with
Toronto, that under a verbal agree-
ment the Jays would keep Clemens
informed on the direction of the
team, and that the signing of
topnotch free agents would be a
priority. Now, with a reduced player
budget, a possible return to Exhi-
bition Stadium, and the constant
shuffling of personnel on and off the
field, the Jays are facing uncertainty
about their future.
The fact Clemens appears to be
handling the geizeral manager's
duties is not new to professional
sports. Mark Messier, Wayne
Gretzky and Michael Jordan have
all been accused of having direct
influence on their team's operations.
The question is whether Clemens
outburst was for personal gain or
team orientated.
What the Jays appear to be
.lacking is leadership inside the
locker room, the type of leadership
that would have convinced Clemens
to voice his concerns privately with
the front office, the type of
leadership supplied by Dave
Winfield and Paul Molitor on the
World Champion Blue Jays of the
early 1990s.
In a recipe for success, leadership
is the key ingredient, the difference
between contender and champion. It
is a special quality that comes from
within and does not necessarily
choose the best or most popular
player. It allows an individual to rise
above the crowd, to persuade others
to set aside personal goals, feelings,
and differences for the betterment of
the team.
Age, nationality and allegiance
are all non-factors in the selection
for its respect must be earned, not
bought, stolen, nor won through
contest.
Those who possess this leadership
skill are usually rewarded with the
captaincy of their team. While all
sports designate, (Carlos Delgado is
the Blue Jays captain) a hockey
club's selection is the most visible to
the general public because of the
symbolic letter attached to the
uniform.
No one has ever worn the "C" on
his sweater with more impact than
Montreal's Jean Beliveau.
Nicknamed Le Gros Bill, Beliveau
was leadership personified. Five
times in his 10-year span as captain
of the Club de Hockey Canadien,
Beliveau hosted the Stanley Cup in
the ultimate show of team success.
It is his standards that present day
captains aspire to attain.
When Intermediate hockey
returned to Brussels in the late
1980s the Crusaders were instant
contenders, winning championships
in 1988, 1989, and 1990. While the
team strengths were many it was the
leadership provided by captain Brian
Tenpas that enabled the Crusaders to
reach their level of excellence.
Dutchie "literally" wore the "C"
above his heart. He gave all to make
sure all gave. In the greatest of
tributes it was said his teammates
would have followed him anywhere,
even to Lions Head if necessary.
For those who have been selected
to continue the tradition of havihg
the letter sewn to your sweater, wear
it proud, for you are of a special
few.
ports
Deflected
The Central Huron Secondary School goalie was kept
busy during a game in Wingham against the Madill
Mustangs on Friday afternoon. The home squad fresh off
a tournament championship kept the pressure on through
most of the contest gliding to a 9-0 whitewash.
Brussels
Bantams
lose 2,
win 1
Monday, Brussels travelled to
play the undefeated Blyth Bantams.
Blyth scored the only goal of the
first and led 1-0 after 15 minutes.
Brussels tied the score at the 14:02
mark as Adam Hall scored from
Mark Hunter.
Blyth scored two more goals to
close out the second period leading
3-1.
There was end-to-end action in
the third, but neither teams could
score.
Thursday Brussels travelled to
Milverton. Milverton outscored the
Brussels boys 6-1. Scoring the lone
Brussels goal was Andy VanBeek
on a pass from Marc Fischer.
Sunday night Brussels opened
the scoring as Darryl McClure
scored from Fischer and Darryl
Houston.
The only goal of the second came
off the stick of Fischer at the 8:18
mark.
Then Hensall broke Bryce
Wedow's shutout to close the score
2-1. However, Robert Kerr fired a
shot past the Hensall goalie with an
assist going to Hall to make the
final score 3-1 for Brussels.
This week Brussels Plays Monk-
ton Thursday night in Monkton.
The boys travel to Tiverton for a
tournament this weekend.
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The Seaforth squad continues to
challenge Brussels Atom Reps as
they came out on top of a 6-0
whitewash in Brussels on Nov. 20.
While it was a big loss, coaches
were impressed by the improve-
ment shown. Everyone worked
hard, they said, but just weren't
able to put one by the Seaforth
goalie.
Jeff Elliott did a good job in the
busy Brussels net.
Ornision
In a story from the Nov. 4 issue
regarding the Brussels soccer
league, a name was omitted from
the new executive.
Donna Prior was missed as regis-
trar.
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