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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-15, Page 6 (2)• Page 6 Times -Advocate, May 15, 1975 UIIUIU1U111{{{II{{I{Illi{III{I111{I{111It{I{{{III{IHIIIIUH{111111{III{NI{IIN{I{IUt11111{{{I{{{{{ll111111111111111111111111111N1 FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS By Ross Haugh Well deserved One of the important awards at the recent Exeter Hawks junior banquet didn't go to a player but to a man of many hats in the local sports field. Ron Horn, president of the Exeter Minor Hockey Association presented a plaque to Exeter's Mr. Hockey, Derry Boyle for his dedication to hockey teams of all ages over the past 31 years. While the award was made on behalf of hockey, Derry has given much of his spare time since 1944 to baseball as well as hockey. Through Derry's efforts minor hockey started in Ex- eter in the mid -1940's on a very small scale with midget and juvenile teams sponsored by the Lions club. In the early days, he was solely responsible for getting many of the local minor baseball teams organized and kept them going by managing, umpiring and getting the diamond ready for play. Back to hockey, Boyle coached Exeter teams in the old cyclone league back in the early 1950's when rivalry was high among area teams including Dashwood, Zurich, Lucan and Hensall. In recent years he has been the most loyal Exeter hockey fan regardless of the category of play or where the games were played. This loyalty was at its highest when the Hawks reached the Ontario junior finals two years in succession against Haliburton and Bancroft. Derry and his wife Edith were usually the first to arrive on the long weekend trips to the north and east of Ontario. The same things applied when the Legion Auxiliary pee wees won the provincial championship during the 1972-73 and again this past season when basically the same boys as bantams sponsored by the Legion brought another title home. We feel very safe in suggesting Derry has travelled many more miles at his own expense than any hockey sup- porter anywhere. Be it OMHA playoffs or tournaments in Brampton, Hespeler. Goderich, Georgetown, etc. Derry was there. Probably one of the most important aspects of Derry's contribution to minor sports is the fact he was assisting in many ways both before and after his two sons. Frank and Rick were involved. The recent award was certainly well deserved. We know that as long as it is physically possible, Exeter hockey teams will have an ardent supporter in Derry Boyle. Congratulations, Derry. on a lifetime of dedication to all minor sports and young people in general. Year of the upsets While the- complete record of one of the greatest Cinderella teams of all time is not known when this is being written the performance of the New York Islanders is literally unbelievable. In a recent issue of the Hockey News, it reported the odds on various teams to win the Stanley Cup. The well- known oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek listed the Montreal Canadiens at 2-1. Philadelphia 5-2 and Buffalo 6-1. Jimmy listed the Vancouver Canucks at 40-1 and ap- parently failed to rate the Islanders at all. Probably would have reached a thousand to one. The performance of the Islanders to date proves that any team with the proper desire and will to win can over- come a lot of diversities. The odds offered by Jimmy the Greek on NHL games are based on information provided by Herb Goren. former publicist of -the New York Rangers. Final practice tonight 'for Royals fastball The Exettr Royals fastball team will be holding the final practice tonight. Thursday in preparation for their South- western Ontario fastball league opener. Tuesday night. The Royals travel to Poplar Hill for a 9 p.m. Tuesday night contest and will be back home at the Exeter diamond Thursday night with the Lucan Irish sup- plying the opposition. Officials of the Royals are confident a strong team will take the field for the opening games. The pitching staff at the moment consists of Bob George. Scott Burton. Brian Hodgins. Ron Mason and Joe O'Driscoll while catching candidates are Jim Plan bus trip to see complex The committee in charge of plans for the proposed recreation complex for Exeter and district is arranging a bus trip to Tillson- burg on June 18 . The trip will give all interested persons a chance to get a good look at the recreation complex in Tillsonburg which has been in operation for several years. Local complex publicity chairman Doug Ellison is asking representatives of all service clubs and councils in the area to participate in the trip. Letters of imitation are being sent out to a number of groups and clubs. Any others wishing to go may contact Arnold Mathers at 235-1037. The next meeting of the local complex committee will be held "A" GROUP CHAMPS -- The Chickens won the A group championship of the Exeter mixed bowling Thursday night May 15 at the league. Back, left, Jim and Morg Foster, Gcs and Lenore Latulippe, Cindy and Bob Forrest. Front, Clay Exeter public school library. Murray, Pete Durand and Down Murray. Missing was Ruth Durond. T -A photo Ellison reported steps are being taken to set up a fund raising campaign in the near future and he hopes a decision on a site will be made in the near future. The committee will also be involved in selling the new Wintario lottery tickets. Tickets for the first draw due May 15 have been sold out locally. Exeter's rec director Jim McKinlay is attempting to secure 501) tickets for each of the draws which will be held every two \i'eP1C5. Persons wishing to purchase Pfaff and Andy Bierling. Randy Decker. Paul McKnight and Joe O'Rourke are trying out at first base while Doug Pearson and Ray Lumsden appear solid performers at second base and shortstop, respectively. Main candidates for the third base spot are Cy Blommaert and Joe O'Driscoll. Available for outfield duty are Barry Baynham. Ron Bogart. Scott Burton. Jim Rolph, Al Rimmer. Jim 'Wood and Frank Miller. Any other players living within five miles of the Exeter Post Office wishing to try out for the club will be welcome at tonight's practice. oma.• . WIN "B" GROUP TITLE— The "B" group championship of the Exeter mixed bowling league was won by left, Bob and Wanda Reynolds, Dave Dyckmon. Lois Johns and Bill and Shirley Lynn Heckman and Bruce and Marian Dyckmon. .T -A photo the Mayteeples. Back. Fowles. Front, Bob and .INDIVIDUAL BOWLING WINNERS - Awards were presented to the top average, single and triple score bowlers in the Exeter mixed bowling league at Saturday's annual banqugt. Back, left, high singles Brian Sanders, 314; Betty Bowerman, 321; Tom Humphreys, 314: Marg Nesbit, 315 and Art Honking, 320. Front, Al Neal, 225 average; Clay Murroy. 815 triple: Bev Bierling, 792 triple and Rod Hippern, 776 triple. LOYAL FAN REWARDED During Friday's annual banquet honour- ing the Exeter Hawks junior team, the Exeter Minor Hockey Association recognized the town's most loyal hockey fan. Above, EMHA president dent Ron Horn presents a plaque to Derry Boyle. T photo Drive Over The Bridge If You're Opening Your Pool We Carry A Complete Line of POOL CHEMICALS 73 CAMPING Calling All GOLFERS Get Your Supplies Here • Clubs • Carts • Bags • Balls • Shoes • Etc. For the Holiday Weekend See Us For: ' k"..10 •.Cook. Stoves • Lanterns • Air. Mattresses • Canoes • Sleeping Bags • Tents • Picnic Coolers ROLLER SKATERS See Us For Precision Red Wheels and Regular Wheels BASEBALL 1. Team uniforms, bats, gloves balls, spikes, etc. Jerry MacLean & Son AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Exeter 235-0800 OUR STORE IS BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS .. . BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO BE FRIENDLY Exeter Minor Hockey Association ANNUAL MEETING To elect officers for the coming year and discuss other business pertaining to the organization Thursday, May 22 8:00 p.m. EXETER ARENA Anyone interested in minor hockey is urged to attend. Wintario tickets on a regular basis are asked to contact Arnold Mathers, Joe Laurie. John Stephens, Jack Underwood, Ruth Durand, Jim McKinlay, Jim Chapman or Doug Ellison. Soccer club breaks even The Exeter Centennials gained an even split in their first two starts in the Ausable senior soccer league. In the opening game on May 4, the Exeter club lost a 5-1 decision to Ailsa Craig. They came roaring back Sunday on their home field in Exeter with a 3-1 victory over Strathroy. The Centennials held a 1-0 lead at the end of the first half in Sunday's contest on a successful kick by Bert De Bont. Dave Parsons scored two goals in the second half to allow the Centennials to. pick up their first win of the season. in addition to the goal scorers, Dick Lord, Joe Laurie, Bill Smits. Ron Funston and Tony Markus turned in strong per- formances. The Centennials will be back in action Sunday. May 18 when they travel to Lucan, for a three p.m. contest. 1975 CHEVROLET DEMONSTRATORS 1—IMPALA SEDAN — Air Conditioner 1—IMPALA 4 -DOOR HARDTOP 1 —BELAIR 4 -DOOR SEDAN 1—CHEVY NOVA 8 CYL COUPE Save Hundreds Now 15. BRAND NEW CHEVROLETS & OLDSMOBILES IN STOCK 2—CHEVROLET PICK-UPS See Our Selection Today OK USED CARS 1974. MUSTANG 2 -door sport coupe, Licence HLD331 1973 CHEVROLET beloir 2 -door hardtop. Licence DDR358 1973 VEGA 2 -door sedan. licence DFY608 1973 PLYMOUTH FURY II 2 -door hardtop. Licence DFY904 1972 FORD custom 4 -door sedan. Licence FUP355 1972 OLDSMOBILE 4 -door hardtop. licence DHP597 1972 CHEVROLET IMPALA custom coupe. Licence DFU701 1971 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE 10 passenger. 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