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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-29, Page 18World Se ries example of 'it ain't aver' 'til it's ver' It's probably some 25 years since YogaBerra made his famouswill play an important part in the Boston performance in the final The other pleasant surprise comes from the Pittsburgh Penguins statement of It ain't over until it's over.who lead the Patrick Division. One of the big reasons for the penguins success to date is Mario Lemieux who has 24 points in his first 10 games and is only a couple of points back of Wayne Gret- zky for the league scoring lead. The Quebec Nordiques-with the fourth best overdll record a year ago are in first place in the Adams Division. That's no surprise. The Montreal Canadiens are a different story with only eight points in eight games. Other clubs off to slow starts are the New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Calgary Flames. Oh well, it's a long time until next spring. This year's major league playoff series and the World Series games are prime examples of what the former Yankee catcher was talking about. Supporters of the Boston Red Sox are complaining about the way their team lost Saturday night's game when it appeared they had the World Series packed away in the bat bag. Actually it was only squaring up of justice. Just remember back to the American league playoffs when the California were within one strike of knocking off the Red, Sox. For the Mets it was a case of lightning striking twice. The Houston Astros were also within one strike of eliminating the Mets and advancing to the World Series. While the playoffs in both leagues and the World Series have been more exciting and certainly unpredictable than anyone could im- agine, the calibre of play leaves plenty to be desired. Sure there have been some great fielding plays, but a number that shouldn't happen in the major leagues. These include not on- ly fielding errors and mental errors, but, some decisions by the managers which were hard to understand. We would guess there have been more stolen bases in this World Series than in most, mainly because of bad throws from the cat- chers along with a number of tosses from the outfield that have sailed to the backstop. One thing is sure, there have been more errors than home runs. From a spectator's standpoint this free wheeling type of play is more exciting, but, hard on the nerves. Due to the Sunday postponement this column is being written before the seventh and deciding game is played. In most instances, goats or potential goats usually redeem themselves in future situations, so we would suggest, Bill Buckner One bit of advice for those predicting the outcome of the Ameri league east division in the spring of 1987, pick the Boston Red Sox tdpnish in fourth place. That has been the fortune of the previous pennant winner for the last five years. Some NHL Surprises The early weeks of the National Hockey League season have pro- duced some surprises. Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to show the promise which sprouted up in the playoffs last spring and are currently in first place in the Norris Division, although they have slipped a lit- tle getting only one point in their last three outings. The iron hand being held by Detroit Red Wings coach Jacques Demers is apparently turning the fortunes of that team around. Demers has been quick to send top players off to the minors for a number of reasons. • The Wings could improve their record this week as they play teams in their own division three times. That's games against Chicago, Minnesota and Chicago. -------------------- Good South Huron Performances Athletes from South Huron District High School continue to do well not only at the Huron -Perth conference level, but at WOSSA and provincial competition. - Cross country coach Joe Fulop will be taking his senior girls team and midget girls champion Kim Van Dongen this weekend to the all -Ontario meet in North Bay this weekend after winning in WOSSA action. For the first time in seven years, the South Huron girls failed to win the WOSSA championship. Despite this the team and coach Jim Workman should be congratulated on an excellent season. Saturday they took West Elgin through 20 minutes of overtime before losing the title in a shootout. Saturday the Huron -Perth football finals will be played and both South Huron teams are in the thick of things. The junior Panthers will be playing at the South Huron field against the Goderich Vikings and the senior club will be in the lakeport town to take on the Vikings. Game times are 1:30 p.m. Mohawks top Towers, host Harriston Blues Sunday The Exeter Mohawks made their only start of the week in the Ontario Hockey Association Senior "B" grouping a winning one as they down- ed the New Hamburg Towers 8-4 Sun- day night at the South Huron Rec Centre. The Mohawks are in for a tough schedule this coming week. Friday night they travel to Elora to take on the Rocks who are undefeated in their first three games. The next home game at the South Huron Rec Centre will be Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. with the Harriston Blues supplying the opposition. At home Sunday night, the Mohawks scored three times in the first half of the first period and were well on the way to victory. After the Towers notched their first goal late in' the opening stanza, each team scored two goals in the middle 20 minutes of play and in the final session, the Mohawks outscored the opposition three goals to one with all four com- ing on power play attempts. Veteran defenceman Barry Baynham started the Mohawks scor- ing for the night when the game was five minutes and 26 seconds old with Brian Mercer and Pete Tuckey assisting. In the next five minutes Al Gates fired a pair of successful shots with Norm Campbell and captain Randy Kraul assisting on both. Ralph Zehr put New Hamburg on the scoreboard at 15:45. Second period action saw Mike Clark finish off a three-way passing combination with Doug Latta and Kris Bedard and Al Gates completed his hat trick performance for the night with passes provided by the solid defensive combination of Steve DENFIELD GIRLS WIN - - Southwestern Fastball Association ladies president Joan Clubb presents the 'B' trophy to captain Cathy Nixey and coach Gord Clubb. T -A photo Yamafest is Back This Sunday in Varna Test drive one of the new 1987 YAMAHA Snowmobiles JOIN IN THE FUN 9 - 11 a.m. Free Breakfast & Sign -in 12:00 noon Snowmobile Grass Drags 4:00 p.m. ATV Drags 4:30 p.m. Water Skimming Show Special Yamaha BR -250 Bravo Only $ 194900 plus P.D.I. and tax Pre-seasun BONUS Free Special edi- tion Yamafest Col- lector's hat with eve new sled 41)LLY In Varna 262-3318 JUST OFF HWY. 4 BETWEEN HENSALL AND BRUCEFIELD YOU COULD WIN A WEEKEND SNOWMOBILE GETAWAY FOR TWO Name Address Phone Prize includes accommodations, trail fees and the use of two 1987 snowmobiles. No purchase necessary. 1 Nelson and Randy Kraul. Second period marksmen for New Hamburg were Dave Murphy and Ralph Zehr. The third period was only 32 seconds old when Randy Kraul found the New Hamburg net on passes from Steve Nelson and Bill Glover as Dave Hallman of the opponents was finishing off a penalty incurred late in the second period. Just two minutes later, the power play situation was reversed and Ran- dy Rausome beat Rick Pikul in the Exeter net for the last time. Late in the game, Ron Elliott chalk- ed up an Exeter goal again with the visitors shorthanded with Al Gates and Scott Eccles assisting and Kris Bedard converted a pass froth Bill Dart league scores The DJ's were the only team to sweep five points in Friday's regular competition in the Exeter Legion mix- ed dart league. Lynda Parkinson recorded the ladies high score of 140 and Bob Wat- son had a high takeout of 57. This week's scores were: DJ's 5 Canscotts 0 Swat 4 Shiphunters 1 Scotties 4 McGrundy 1 Outlaws 4 Lost Flights 1 The H's 3 Odd Ones 2 Southenders 3 Itchy Niters 2 Salt and Pepper 3 Trailers 2 Smurfs 3 011ie's Best 2 Friday's schedule is as follows: 8 p.m. Outlaws vs Salt and Pepper Scotties vs Odd Ones DJ's vs Shiphunters Lost Flights vs Canscotts 9 p.m. Itchy Niters vs The H's 011ie's Best vs McGrundy Trailers vs Swat �$...s..* . 1, , ..r= Glover to complete the game scoring. away on goal and referee Steve It was also a power play goal. Ringler called a total of 26 penalties Each team was able to get 35 shots with 15 going to the Mohawks. Exeter Mohawke`E" !'i��i11 vs ;sHarriston Blues4►oross Sunday, November 1 7:30 p.m. South Huron Rec Centre Sponsored by Huron Motor Products Becker Farm Equipment Anstett, Jewellers. 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