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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-07-09, Page 10Changes allow ringette defenders . Kwngette rule changes Two important eh. es have been made in the game of ringette which is becoming ttilite popular for youngsters, most of which are girls. Ringette is snow in about its fifth year for ares girls at the South Duron Rec Centre and the Stephen township arena at HuronPal►rk: Probably the biggest change comes in the addition of a IinLt - across the top of the free pass faceoff circles to allow defencemen to be involved in play in the offensive zone. Formerly they were allowed only up to the opponents blueline. This will undoubtedly make ringette more interesting and ex- citing game to watch, although the skating and team play skills involved have always been big attention getters. Defenders will now be able to become more involved in the play, set up scoring plays and shoot on the net thus increasing participation and fitness levels in the game. Other considerations which were rejected were leaving the game as it was and totally opening up the zones. But, extended zone was the favorite. Hundreds of players were consulted on the changes as well as coaches, officials, spectators and ad- ministrators. The decision marks the end of over two years of experimentation. Almost equally important was a change in the age groups and names. They are Senior 30 and over; Intermediate 22 and over; Deb 18 and over; Belle 17 and under; Junior Belle 15 and under; Tween 13 and under; Petite 11 and under; Novice, nine and under and Bunnies seven and under. Also adopted was policy to allow integrated participation females and males up to the Petite age category, encouraging separate leagues after that age. A grand slam for kids Thanks to the Variety Club of Ontario, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services about 10,000 special children will see this Sunday's major league baseball game in Toronto between the Blue Jays and the Oakland A's. The game is part of the fourth annual Blue Jays Kids pay and these children are those;who benefit from programs and services offered by provincial social services department; are physical - 1y -and. lopnientally handicapped; come from low income Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh o.go on offence America Cup, which is Canada's richest harness race, but, also set a track record. Quite a Sensation, now a three year-old was purchased by Porter as a yearling from Shadowland Farms in Vienna, Ontario for $5,500. With the big windfall at Greenwood, Quite a Sensation's earnings are now up to $324,330. ' The Van Busse' racing family at Lucan will be pleased with the latest performance by Falcon Seelster. At The Meadows in Pittsburgh Friday afternoon, the Falcon set a record for a five -eights mile track by going over the Lightn- ing Limestone oval in 1:51:3. Bidding should be good at the Canadian Classic yearling sales this fall when Seelster Farms ' ill be offering Freedom Seelster, a half brother to Falcon Seelster. families or are in the care of children's aid societies or have sole support parents. It's not just watching a baseball game, it's much more to the kids. It's the experience of travelling, possibly for the first, time, making new friends, being entertained by clowns and eating hot dogs. Seeing a child's smile makes it all worthwhile. Two great racing performances During the past couple of weeks two area harness racing pacers have set new records. On June 21 at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto, Quite a Sensa- tion owned by Claire Porter of Parkhill not only won the North It was Quite a Sensation Parkhill pacer wins big Winning the North America Cup, Canada's richest harness race became a reality and was a pleasant surprise for a Parkhill couple Claire and Linda Porter only a couple of weeks ago. Their pacer Quite a Sensation which they purchased three years ago as a yearling won the $488,000 final at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto to ing for third money. His wife Linda become the wealthiest horse in North respented the family on TSN televi- America for the time being. His ear- sion following the race and had trou- nings are now at $324,330. ble in keeping her excitement under Porter who operates a service sta- control. tion in Parkhill and is a part-time While winning the big purse, Quite trainer at the Parkhill fairgrounds a Sensation in going a fast 1.54.2 set was elated at the win saying, "To be a new track record for Greenwood, a honest we were honest we were hop- Canadian season's' record and his 'TWAS QUITE A SENSATION - Quite o Sensation was created in Parkhill recently when a three-year- old pacer by that name won Canada's richest horse race the North America Cup at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto. Owned by Claire Porter of Parkhill, Quite a Sensation now has 1986 earnings of $324,330. The picture above shows the Parkhill Pacer(6) with Trevor Ritchie in the sulky winning the big race by o short nose. Holtzman again shoots best at Ironwood Tuesday, the Ironwood Men's Club participated in a Frayne Chev-Olds night. Dave Holtzman again topped "A" flight with a low gross of 34 followed by Jamie Gaul's 41. "A" flight low net was won by Don Gifford with a 34 with Mark Cronyn with 35 in as runnerup. - Victorious in "B" flight was Jim Russell with a 39 followed by Gabby Mol at 41. Don Currell capped low net honours with a 33 while "B" net bridesmaid was Wayne Pearce with a 34. "C" flight honours went to Paul Charrette with 42. Runnerup was Norm Whiting at 43. Divisional low net was awarded to Perry Knee with a 31 followed by 31 brought in by Bob Forrest. Carl Chapman captured "D" flight by turning in a 48. Close was Larry Taylor's 50. "D" flight low net went to Ross Ferguson whose score of 32 beat Craig Kerslake by four strokes. Nearest the pin on number three was Bob Russell, nearest the pin on number four was Dan Heywood and nearest the pin on number seven was Allan Case. JhanL You The Usborne Minor Baseball Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the following organizations for their generous financial sup- port given us for the 1986 Ball Season. Township of Ushorne Kirkton-Woodham Carnival Committee Exeter Oddfellows 100F Elimville Women's Institute Bela Sigma Phi Sorority, Alpha Pi Chapter. inamonamaiamaasaa 1 Trivia time Here *are the answers to last week's trivia questions: The only players to hit three home runs in one World Series games were Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson. They were both at the age of 31 when they achieved their record breaking feats. The three sporting events in which one must go backwards in order to win are rowing, backstroke in swimming and tug-of-war. Pete Rose is the major leaguer to reach first base the most times on hits, walks or hit batsman. His mark at the beginning of this season was over 5,300. This week's questions are: Who holds the American league record for the most intentional walks during his career? Who is the only non -player to have a number retired by a ma- jor league baseball club? .Who is the only NHL player to'score 50 goals in five different seasons. race, sets track record ' own personal best. Porter purchased Quite a Sensation for $5,500 as a weanling from the Shadowland Farms consignment at the Ontario Blooded Horse Sale at Flamboro Downs in 1983. • "I went there with the idea of pay- ing about *2,900 forhimandwas sort of surprised I had to go that much. But I guess it's all worked out in the long run," he said. The victory gives Quite a Sensation an 8-0-3 standing in 16 starts this year and $324,330 in purse winnings. Last year in a brief campaign of 11 races in which the colt never finished off the board and set a world record for a two-year-old gelding, the colt banked $27,700. - "You know it was quite a thing for us to make the payments for this sort of race because this comes right out of our pocket. It's not a simple thing for us like it is for someone like George Steinbrenner to pay out this sort of money. We figured though the Ironwood ladies special night Wednesday night, the Ironwood ladies. golf club held their third pot luck supper of the season. The even- ing was sponsored by Sugar and Spice and Brigitte's Fashions. Prizes were given for combined scores. The lowest score was record- ed by Helen Burton and Nancy Quinn. Close behind were Ruth Mercer and Carolyn Gilfillan and third place win- ners were Janet Wedlake and Elaine Skinner. Next week's events will be sponsored by Carling -O'Keefe. colt had won $27,000 last year and we had about $20,000 left after expenses so decided to go for broke," explain- ed Porter. .Quite A Sensation now enjoys a few weeks of rest according to Porter who will prepare him for an Ohio Sires Stake at Northfield Park on July 19. The colt is not eligible to The Meadowlands Pace set to go the previous day. That will be followed by an August 9 O.S.S. at Scioto Downs and then $100,000 final at Raceway Park on August 31. OPEN and in excellent condition IRONWOD GOLF CLUB Located 1• mile E. of Exeter off Highway 83 HURON HOCKEY SCHOOL presents A SPECIAL LOCAL AREA PROGRAM • at HURON PARK, ONTARIO Monday to Friday JULY 21 - JULY 25 COST $115.00 BUS SERVICE CAN BE ARRANGED "JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT NORTH AMERICA'S FINEST HOCKEY SCHOOL!" 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