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Times Advocate, 1989-09-20, Page 13Sell it in the classifieds call 235-.331 11 ()SWAMI Illt RAW)! _r North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Wednesday, September 20, 1989 ,y✓� : F Vis:-� f� :.: �: ' 'fA3^. �•!- •. x::41 %�iG: Close. play - Kevin Hem of the Exeter Express gets in position to tally on Friday night in London. tag out a runner at home during Sunday's game. in Exeter. The Ex- best out of three series for the press lost a close game 4-3 to Lakeside but hope to even up the i Expressn best of th down one i EXETER - In, their first game of a best of three series for the league champ' ship, the Exeter Express came urshort by a score of 4-3 against the Lakeside team. The visiting team jumped onto the scoreboard in the first inning pounding in one run. In Exeter's first at bat, Doug Schade and Rob Dickey reached base on walks with one out but couldn't capitalize on the situation because of a double play off Kevin Hem's bat to Lakeside's shortstop. Lakeside widened the lead in the second inning with another run to lead the game 2-0. The local squad were unable to score any runs until the sixth inning when Greg Hem got on board with a single and was able to cross the plate to bring the game easily in reach with a2-1 score. Lakeside were stagnant until the eighth inning when they rallied for two runs. The Express replied with two runs of their own off the bats of Barry Baynham with a single; Grcg Hem with a single and Rob Dickey Lakeside and Exeter are playing a league championship. • ree series bringing them in with a single. Exeter's lastat bat ended quickly with three up three down to end the game losing 4-3. The second game of the series will see Exeter travelling to Winda- mere Park in London on Friday night with hopes of deadlocking the game at one apiece. - Senior girls lose season opener By 'Michelle Ellison LONDON - On the weekend, South Huron District High School's, senior girls' basketball team participated in Saunders Sec- ondary School's annual, invitational basketball tournament. Unfortunate- ly, the Panthers took two loses, ac- cepting them as practice for upcom- ing league play. Friday night, the girls met Forest Heights of Kitchener and were de- feated 38-24. Despite some excel- lent defence, Kitchener took a slight 18-12 lead after the first half of play and continued to out score the lo- cals to take the win. Julie Merner led the scoring for the Panthers with seven points while Spring Cushman, Christine Rose and Liz Mol each added four. Saturday brought SH up against the hosts of the tournament, Saun- ders. The Sabres doubled the Panthers by half time, leading 22-11. SH worked hard, playing quite well but couldn't catch their opponents, fall- ing 37-26. Cagers start off right EXETER - South Huron Dis- trict High School's junior girls' basketball tearq defeated Clinton in their season opener exhibition game last week and also partici- pated in the Mitchell District High School tournament on the weekend. Against Clinton, the Panthers had little difficulty taking a con- vincing 18-6 lead over the Red - men in the first half of play. The team continued to play well and took a 41-17 victory. • Anne Walper led the scoringfor the Panthers with seven points followed by Stacey Rader with six. Coach, Dennis Nielsen said his team played an extremely intense game, even though they had only been together for two days. On the weekend, the Panthers made it through the first round of the tournament by overcoming St. Marys by a slight 20-18 count. Becky Morgan dominated SH's offense scoring 10 points. Stacey Rader, Kerry Manders, Angela Gould, Stacie Spicer and Sharon DeBruyn each added two. The girls had a little more diffi- culty in the second round against Seaforth, who took an 18-10 lead in the first half of the game and went on to defeat the Panthers 27- 16. The girls meet Listowel today for thcir league opener. TRAVEL SHOW - EXETER Thursday, September 21 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Former A & H Grocery Store in Exeter Next to Something Special, 388 Main St. Coffee" Donuts Meet the stars of the Wonderful World of Travel plus �.__ . pick„42 scour -1989-90 Winter Brochures * Sunquest Vacations * Hanover Holidays * Fettes Tours * Wardair Holidays * Fiesta Holidays * Regent Holidays * Adventure Tours * Pathway Tours * Key Tours * Carousel Holidays * Canadian Holidays Sponsored by Travel Exeter 235-2000 1-800-265-7022 10/0 1 yr. Guaranteed Investment Certificates Main St., Exotor i+\INRi) 238-1080 Second Section Royals advance EXETER - The Exeter Royals ad- vanced to the 'B' championship of the South Perth Fastball League playoffs last week by sweeping a best of three series over the Mill- bank Mustangs. On Tuesday night at home, Dan Heywood tossed a four hit com- plete game shutout in a 3 to 0 Roy- als' victory. Heywood faced only 31 batters in the nine inning contest as he struck out eight, walked none and hit one batter. Royals opened the scoring in the third inning when center fielder Bob Cornish led off with a single and was forced at second base as Heywood reached on a fielder's choice. Heywood later scored on a two out single by first baseman Derwyn Hodgins. The local squad added two insu- rance runs in the eighth as shortstop Greg Wise led off with a single, stole second and scored on a single by Jim Allison who later scored on a two out single by catcher Tony Tordoff. Cornish and Allison led the offence with two sin - les each. . Royals 5 - Millbank 4 On Friday night, the Royals jour- neyed to Millbank and picked up a 5 to 4 victory for the series win. Greg Wise picked up the win as he went seven innings, allowing three runs on eight hits. he struck out eight and walked a batter. Hodgins pitched the final two in- nings for the save as he struck out five of the six batters he faced while allowing an unearned run. Left fielder Brent Dawson led the offence with two singles, a triple and a run scored. Dan Heywood singled twice, drove in a run and scored a run. Greg Wise singled and drove in a run while Al Pym singled and scored. Jim Lewis who was pressed into action as the catcher in the absence of Tom Tordoff, played a sound game and contributed a single and R.B.I. Exeter will now meet Sebring- ville or Milverton in a best of five final series which will start later this week or early next week. Covering first - Exeter Royals' second baseman Jim Allison covers first base after an attempted bunt by a Millbank Mustangs' player during the first game of their semi-final series in Exeter. • COUNTRY FLOWERS ,)41, ►Hain street • eXeter • *6.201;0 Fall & Winter Classes Wed., Sept. 20 - 7 p.m., care of fresh cut flow- ers in your home. Take a vase home 25.00 Wni1 take a mixed planter home - 25.00 Wed., Oct. 4 - 7 pm., create a fall cornucopia using fresh flowers perfect for your. Thanksgiving table, 25.00 Wed., Oct. 11. - 7 p.m., learn to decorate a cake 'Ong iresWi. flowers 15.00 Wed., Oct. 18 - 7 p.m., Christmas craft night at CF - 3 crafts - great for teachers or church bazaars! 30.00 Wed., Oct. 25, 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. - create an artificial Christmas arrangement or door swag 25.00 Wed., Nov. 1 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Create an artificial wreath for your door 30., &_35,P0 Wed. Nov: -8 = 7`p-mr . J CF 3 crafts - Christmas Craft Night 30.00 Wed., Nov. 15 10 a.m., 2 p.m. 7 p.m. - create an artificial wreath for your door 30. & 35.00 Wed., Nov. 22 - 7 p.m., Childrens night, 8andup . Wed., Nov. 29 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. - make your own fresh Christmas wreath 30.00 Wed., Dec. 6 - to be announced Wed. Dec. 13 - 7 p.m., make your own fresh table arrangement for Christmas 25.00 - Classes limited to 16, so call early Call 235-2350 for registration and information PST not Included (k We don't mean IT y (But it's our favourite season) Craft • Enthusiasts We are decorating our store, trimming our trees early just for you! Ribbons, floral pics, wreaths, beautiful gifts, accessories - everything you need to make your Christmas floral crafts . Drop in and catch the spirit! s 1 i