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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-08-12, Page 15Times -Advocate, Auoust 12. 1987 Pnnw 13 Rain prompts 'the look' at ball tourneys, weddings Brides and ball players dont like the rain. Not an earth -shattering statement, I'll admit, but it struck me Sunday that there was a strange kind of symmetry to the whole idea. I did two things on the weekend -- go to a wedding and go to ball games. One wedding, lots of ball games. And while I stood press- ed to various fences, squinting through my camera a few things fell into place. After the wedding Saturday, it occurred to me that weddings and baseball are very similar. They both depend on the weather. When I approached coach Fred Cook Sunday afternoon to find out how- the Exeter Royals men's fastball tournament was pro- gressing, he gave me a haggard look and explained that they were one game behind due to the weather. It wasn't the first time I'd seen that look. Picture the bride, peering through the curtains hoping to see the sun break through the clouds as someone fusses with her dress. Yep, same look. And on the other side of town, the groom stops struggling with his cumberbun and opens the front door, only to see 78 toilet paper carnations turning to. toilet paper mush on his father's car under a steady down -pour. The look. Latt4r Sunday I saw people out on ball diamonds, grooming them with wood chips and rakes, trying to get the ground back into the shape it was in Friday afternoon. I saw mothers watching their Tykes and Peewees, decked out in bright white uniforms, slide into second base via major mud puddles. They all had the look. sports Spotlight by Mark Bisset When 1:30 rolled around Sunday night, or more accurately Mon- day morning, and St. Pauls Generals were battling it out with St. Marys Baird Lumber Kings for the 'A' final of the Royals tourney, I looked up into the stands and saw that the five remaining fans were wrapped in blankets and huddled under one umbrella. Though it was too dark to really tell, I think it's safe to say they had the look. The only people who didn't have that particular expression on their faces when the end finally came were the Generals. In the last inning of the game, Lumber Kings had two out and a man on third. The pitch: batter makes contact and the ball goes foul over left field fence; Generals left fielder catches ball out of play but umpire rules that it is a fair catch -- game over. There were yells and screams and things got quite ugly. To lose on a bad call at that time of the night after arriving at the finals undefeated is understandably unbearable. The poor umpire made a quick exit sporting a wild-eyed, 'what the hell am I doing here?' look. It had been a long day and night for him too. St. Pauls Generals were all smiles. They went home with the championship and $800, no doubt 'singing in the rain' all the way. Rained out Game one of the best -of -three series between Exeter Express and Sarnia was rained out Sunday morning (surprise, surprise). Express have re -scheduled the first game of the OBA 'C' final for Saturday, August 15. The game will start at 3 p.m. Game two is now scheduled for August 19 in Sarnia and if a third game is necessary, it will be played here in town. The winners of the series will advance to an elimination tourna- ment in Wallaceburg later this month. Bileski takes first annual golf tournament Rob Bileski captured what he hopes will be the first in a long string of tour- nament victories Thursday, at the Ex- eter Golf Course. 'l'he 18 -year-old Soifer shot a 75 to become the over - tips Misleading terms By 1ton Bileski Golf Professional My experience has convinced me that the use of these terms often prevents players from employing the natural and fun- damental moves essential to good golf. Each one can literally destroy the golfer's potential if he or she persists in using it as a conscious swing key. Clearing our minds of the excess baggage is the first step toward an accurate and comfortable. com- prehension of the true fundamen- tals in the golf swing. 1. Keep your head down or still -- If you try to lock your head into • this position you'll tend to shift in- to a reverse pivot on your backsw- ing and you'll inhibit your finish on the follow through. The head must flow with the spine during the golf swing if you are to generate any real power. The head does not pull the body. Try throwing a ball sidearm from your normal address position and you'll get an accurate feeling for the range of permissable head movement in the golf swing. 2. Keep your left arm straight -- Not only does this term generate unwanted tension in the swing, it produces almost immediate disconnection on the backswing. The left arm stretches away from the chest and from this position the arms will have to pull the club hack to the ball with little help from the major body muscles. 3. Stay behind the ball -- This term promotes falling back with thin or topped shots a frequent result. The large muscles of legs and body are not allowed to play their part in driving through the ball. There's a tendency to hit under and up instead of down and through when one strives to stay behind the ball. all winner of the Exeter Golf Club's first annual junior tournament. "I guess this kind of gets the monkey off the back," Bilseki said, adding that, after a string of second's and third's, a first place finish is refreshing. "Hopefully, it's a start for a good roll. Maybe I can get a roll go- ing now." Bileski topped 17 competitors in the day -long, 18 hole tournament. He hopes to reap the benefits of four years of hard work on his swing technique in the next two weeks when he participates in tournaments in Woodstock, Wingham, Goderich and Ingersoll. He has added new elements to his swing and says that technique "gets worse before it gets better". I've been working on mechanics. Hopefully that will help," he said. "I'm swinging it good. It just depends on my mind now." Bileski said that the right frame of mind is a key element in the game of gold. These days, when he turns in a less than adequate performance, it's usually due to a lack of mental preparation. Sean Cook followed Bileski in -the junior division, shooting an 82 for a se- cond place finish. Mark McLaughlin rounded out the juniors with an 85. The juvenile division was led by Bili Sinclair with a 78. Steve Dubarry took second spot with a score of 82 while Brian Cook shot 84 to place third. The remaining three spots were taken by David Schwindt, 98, Ben Riley, 106 and Brett. Rideout, 115. Jim Ahrens turned in an 84 to lead the bantam division of the tourney. He was followed by Jason Heywood with 85 and Jeff Kerslake with 106. Consolation prizes went to Jamie Van Dam, 116, Ian McLean, 117, Gavin Snell, 118 and Jamie Dougall, 128. Jan Heywood took the junior girls Secret partners Secret Partners dtly was held August 4 at Exeter Golf Club with 30 players going the distance. Vicky Horbaniuk and Peggy Ferguson with a total of 129 tied with Ina Browning and Glena Tripp for Low Score. Runners-up were Eileen Rannie and Audrey Bentley with a total of 133 and Theresa McCann and Helen Wasnidge also at 133. Winners for combined Low Putts were Beryl Elgie and Mary Ann Bender at 30, Marg Lovell and Alma Etherington were a close second at 31. Top individual low score for the day was won by Grace Drummond at 52. Drummond also had low putts at 12. More sports on page 21 LOOKING FOR A VICTORY -- Ben Riley sums up the situation dur- ing the Exeter Golf and Country Club's first annual Junior tourno- ,, ment held Thursday morning. Riley was one of 17 junior golfers who took part it the tourney. division. She shot a 166. Ron Bileski, golf pro at the Exeter course and organizer of the tourna- ment said he was pleased with the turnout. "Even though we only had 17, you have to start somewhere," Bilseki said. "Just like anything else, you have to start it someplace and build it up from there." Bileski said the club tried to organize the tournament so that it wouldn't conflict with established events in the area. He said Thursday he planned to turn the junior tourney into an annual event, adding that the calibre of prizes offered would attract more interest. Prizes were donated by Titan Warehouse, Ken Kadey, RSD Sports Den. A & H Foods, IGA Foods, Valu - Mart Foods, New Orlean's Pizza, Ex- eter District Co-op, Jerry MacLean's Home Hardware, Tuckey Beverages and Exeter Golf Club and Pro Shop. JUNIOR PUTT — Jim Ahrens gives the ball just the right spice, sen- ding it home Thursdaay morning during the Exeter Golf and Country Club's first annual Junior tournament. If you haven't played IRONWOOD lately ask someone Ironwood Invitational Sot., Sept. 19 Feature Prize win Free ac- commodation in Puerto Plata for otle week in November. Closest to the hole on No. 7. Courtesy of Stoney Ridge Developments. (Full prize table) who has • Large greens 5,000 sq. ft. per green • Large tees • Air conditioned club house • New gas carts • Large new clubhouse offers excellent tournament facilities • Licensed under LLBO IRONWOUD GOLF CLUB Located one mile East of Exeter off Highway 83. Phone (519) 235-1521 BILESKI WINS — Rob Bileski, shown above with his father Ron, ac- cepts the award for over-all winner after golfing a 75 at the Exeter Golf and Country Club's first annual Junior tournament held Thursday. gnumnunuunnunnnnnunnnnnnnuuuu1 Lucan Athletic Assoc. Hockey Registration Wed., Aug. 19 6 - 8 p.m. Sat., Aug. 22 9- 12 a.m. August 22 - Hockey Equipment Exchange. Hockey jacket orders Late Penalty charge of $25.00 after August 22. ti F. • Exeter Golf Club NEW TWILIGHT HOURS Now. 5 p.m. __ ▪ Twilight Fees - $5.00 Twilight - 7 days a week allnn rnn0111111nnl Intel! nn111111111111111111111III' Color Your World' 50% OFF EVENT Don't miss these fantastic 50% savings! 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