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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-07-15, Page 29Goderich SignalStar, Wearesdav, July 15, 2003 - Page P29 Former Goderich touch football league teams find new home Gerard Creeps signal -star staff The Goderich Fighting Eagles are back on the gridiron, and making a name for them- selves in the London Football League after the demise of the Goderich Touch Foot- ball League (GTFL) left the team without a home. They are joined in the league by fellow Goderich remnants, the GTFL Heroes, which draws strongly from the former Goderich Raiders team, as well as from the former Stratford GTFL team. "'That's the biggest rivalry in the league," said Fighting Eagle, Andy Martens. His brother, Sean, captains the Heroes, and said the rivalry goes back a long way. Adding fuel to that flame is the fact the Raiders and the Fighting Eagles were once the Wolverines. As of July 5, the bragging rights belong to the Fighting Eagles, who defeated the He- roes 28-20 at the St. George's Society Rugby Fields. "It was only our second game of the sea- son," said teammate Ben McLellan. "But it was a really good game." Corey Austin made a big catch to score his second touchdown of the day against the He- roes, and McLellan said it was a close one. Meanwhile, the Heroes kept the game close with two big TDs of their own, both from at least 60 yards downfield, McLellan said. This year, the Fighting Eagles have picked up some varsity talent as well, with the addi- tion of Luke Thomson to the lineup. "We picked up the starting quarterback from Laurier," said McLellan. "He's the only guy on the team who plays organized foot- ball." Shuffleboard news The Goderich & District Shuffleboard Club enjoyed another afternoon of fun and compeditive play on Tuesday June 15. We are open to taking on a few more new play- ers, as we have more courts available. If interested contact Al Weeks at (519) 524- 1632. Three game winners were Audrey Black, Bob Bartlett, and Don Rose. This weeks play was sponsored by Heads Up Hair Team The tree Boston Pizza winners were Libby Wilson, Delmar Miller, and Roy Roberts. Our sincere thanks to our sponsors. Play on June 30 resulted in three game winners from Barbara Howard, Jim Black, Tony Tillmann, Audrey Black, Dorothy Boonen and Irene Crawford. Our sponsor of the day was Food Ba- sks. Boston Pizza winners were Frank Mor- land, Marian Millar, and Marg Prouse. July 7 play at the Memorial Arena used 11 courts. The three game winners were Arnold Keys, Tony Tillmann, Doug Scott, Frank Morland, John Boonen, and Irene Craw- ford. The three Boston Pizza winners were Lillian logtenberg, Arnold Keys and Marie Weeks. The sponsor for the day was The Mait- land Country Club. The next major tournament coming up will be the Ontario Association Doubles to be held in Woodstock on July 21-23. Photo by Gerard Creces Fighting Eagles Ben McLellan and Andy Martens recently joined the London Football League. "He's the best football player I've seen with my own eyes," Martens added. "Every London team has guys who have played high school." As for the game itself, the rules are that of the CFL, with one exception: no tackling. That doesn't mean any less intensity. Instead, McLellan said it changes the strat- egy of the game. With np tackling, the game is pretty much straight rushing. The history of the league goes back 13 years, when former Goderich resident Ken Staniewski started up the leauge. Teams from Goderich, Stratford and the surrounding area were part of the league, which lasted 12 years however, after the uprights were removed from the GDCI track, the GTFL no longer had a place to call home. After a season in Clinton, the league folded. "When they yanked out the field goal posts, that was our demise," said Martens. "We didn't have a field to play on. Dr. Dawson tried his hardest to prevent them from taking out the goal posts" Photo by Denny Scott Family fishing fun The Falls Reserve Family Fishing derby was a success this past weekend with 73 entries, 25 of which registered for all three days. Winners in the 13 and older category included Jack Snieder, Amber Bourassa and Thomas Davis. Winners in the 12 and under category included Craig Everson, Chasity Messena, and Hannah Day. Chad Crawford won the award for the smallest fish. Above is Sarnia -resident Dylan Young with mother Cristina and dog Tanner trying to land that elusive bite. McLellan. said he is still surprised at the move, considering the long and winning tra- dition of Vikings football, and hopes enough people will take interest locally to bring the GTFL back to Goderich. However, he added it would be sweet if a Goderich team took the London champion- ship. Anyone looking for more information about the touch football league can call McLellan at 519-955-5279 or go online to: londonfl.com. The Fighting Eagles' next game is this Sat- urday against the MC Rovers. The Heroes' next game is Sunday, July 19 against Wham- cliffe Physio Therapy. The season runs June 27 to October 31. Because you're the type to save a life.,. Goderich Blood Donor Clinic Wednesday, July 22 Knights of Columbus Hall, 390 Parsons Court, Goderich, ON 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm Within days, Goderich and area donations will improve or save the lives of over 600 Canadians. Patients across our country are counting on YOUR support. CaII 1 888 2 DONATE to book an appointment. www.blood.ca Canadian Blood Services it's in you to give 1 888 2 DONATE On behalf of the Kinsmen Club, we wish to express our very sincere thanks to all the corporate and business sponsors for their support in making this advertisement possible. 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