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Sports should continue
I
remember an old ep-
isode of M.A.S.H.
when they were so
very concerned about
who was going to fin-
ish first in baseball's National
League. The mystery of who
was going to win the pennant
was stretched out for many
months.
During World War II, the for -
mer owner of the Toronto Maple
Leafs, Conn Smythe formed a regiment and went over to Eureca.
On January 19, 1991 the 42nd National Hockey League all-star
game was held in Chicago.
Although wars may come and go, and it appears as though they
always will, sports will continue; they have to.
Wayne Gretzky suggested the all-star game in Chicago be post-
poned because he felt many of the players would not be able to con-
centrate on it. He has a genuine concern because his cousin is in the
Persian Gulf.
But what if that game was suspended?
The thousands of fans wouldn't have crammed into Chicago Stadi-
um to watch the game- between hockey's best and they wouldn't
have cheered so loudly for the national anthem. They are thinking
of what's going on in the Middle East.
To interupt something which is a morale booster for the men and
women who are in the middle of a battle zone is wrong. And to take
a few hours of non -war related television away from the viewing
public is also wrong.
I don't think that the pleasure of playing or watching sports should
be interrupted. What do you think?
Write a letter on your views of this and send them in to me.
I'll run them in your Times -Advocate sports section.
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STANDARD
TRUST
235-1060
by
Fred
Groves
Some very important dates should be marked on your calendars.
The South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters are having their 1 lth
Annual "Bowl For Millions" Celebrity Bowlathon on Sunday, Feb-
ruary 10 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once again the site is the Town and Country Bowling Lanes in
Zurich. My good friends Tony and Marlene Bedard are strong sup-
porters of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters so this will be a fun -
filled event for all. For more information contact the Exeter office at
235-1644.
Don't forget the Lions Celebrity Dinner on Tuesday, February 5.
Several sports personalties including former Leafs' captain Dave
Keon will be on hand for the fund-raiser.
The Exeter Royals Fastball Club are already making plans for the
1991 season. They are in the process of forming an executive and
are looking for a head coach. Fred Cook, who ran the team last sea-
son is looking for some help as he is going to take on the position of
general manager.
If you want to help out with the Royals, remember fastball experi-
ence isn't always necessary to sit on the executive, give me a call at
235-3107 or 235-1331 or contact Fred Cook at 235-0831.
Exeter native Dave Shaw, a defenceman with the New York
Rangers of the National Hockey League is one of the higher paid
players in the game. Salaries just released has Shaw at $248,000.
Top five are, Wayne Gretzky, $3.3 million; Mario Lemieux, $2.33;
Brett Hull $1.36; Steve Yzerman, $1.3; Dennis Savard $1.25.
Senior :A' hockey
Mohawks get back at Hornets
AYLMER - Centre Wayne Urb-
shott scored three goals and set up
another in the Exeter Mohawks
biggest game of the season last
Tuesday night.
The Mohawks not only beat the
host Aylmer Hornets 6-2, but they
prevented them from challenging
for first place in the Southern On-
tario Senior 'A' Hockey League.
It was the first time in tl'ree at-
tempts thi Ir that the Mo twks
have beat Hornet
Six minus into the game, the
Mohawks struck first as veteran
Gord Brooks connected. Exeter
built a commanding 1.0 lead when
captain Jeff Shipley netted a power-
play marker and Urbshott got his
Hitt of three.
Exeter's blueliners played well
offensively as they had six assists,
three of those from Les Arts.
Bill Dark was sharp between the
pipes for the visitors, turning away
18 shots in the opening 20 minutes
and 41 throughout the night.
"They didn't have a lot of quality
shots in the first period but he
played well," said Exeter coach
Dave Revington.
Rob Moore made it 4-0 for Exet-
Veteran goalie Pikul
EXETER - The Exeter Mohawks
Senior A hockey exhibition victory
Friday night was double sweet.
They beat a pretty good team, the
Lakeshore WinterHawks 11-5, but
they also saw the return of veteran
goalie Rick Pikul.
Pikul turned away 12 shots as he
came into the game in the second
period behind starter Paul Wool -
ford. Exeter gave their netminders
lots of support, leading 6-2 at the
end of the opening period and 8-4
after 40 minutes.
With rookie goalie Derek Cooper
in Vancouver for three weeks, the
Mohawks still have three goalies in
Pikul, Woolford and Bill Dark.
"Fie has to be worked into
shape," said Exeter coach Dave
Revington of Pikul. "He just can't
walk in, he has to earn it."
"We'll just ease him in. We have
to let everyone know we won't set-
tle for mediocrity," added Reving-
ton.
The Mohawks came out quick
Friday. jumping into a 4-0 lead in
just over six minutes.
Paul Barton led the Exeter of-
fence as he scored two goals and
set up four more. Tim Fritz had a
five -point night as he netted a pair
with two goals from Bill Glover,
Gord Brooks and Kevin McCarter.
Defenceman Chet Couture had a
goal and two assists.
Forward Taro Kaibura returned
to the Mohawks for the exhibition
contest and he had three assists.
The quick -skating Kaibura was im-
pressive during the , pre -season
schedule.
Answering for the Winterlawks
were George Campbell, Peter Mac-
Scoring statistics
As of January 23
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PLAYER
Joe Scherer
Gord Brooks
Rob Moore
Wayne Urbshott
Tim Fritz
Greg Snyder
Kevin McCarter
Jeff Shipley
Richard Hawkins
Barry
ynham
Lei Arts
a
Dale Gibbon
Paul Barton
G
18
14
13
15
6
12
11
14
4
3
4
7
2
er before the Hornets finally got on
tate board 'with a powerplay goal-. -.
with 3:25 left in the second. Aylm-
ernarrowed the gap midway
through the third but Urbshott
scored back-to-back including his
third with just one second left in
the game.
"I really didn't think we'd go
hold them to two
ngton.
ue action again on
try travel to Dunn -
down there and
goals," said Revi
Exeter see 1ea�
Saturday when d
ville.
returns
Dennid, Bill Jacques, Don Mathe-
son and Mich Landry.
Lakeshore, which represents the
communities of Port Elgin and
Southampton brought with them a
12-5-1 record into the exhibition I
game.
"The only way we're going to see
the northern division, is coming out
on top of our own division," said
Revington.
Exeter gets back to league play
on Saturday when they travel to
Dunnville for an 8 p.m. game.
A P
15 33
18 32
19 32
17 32.
20 26
11 23
9 20
6 20
14 18
11 14
10 14
5 12
10 12
Mark Bannon 4 6 10
Ron Elliott 1 9 10
Greil Payne 3 4 7
David Akey 3 3 6
Jeff Pfaff 0 6 6
Bill Glover 2 4 6
Rick Lambert 1 4 5
Dale Timmerman 1 4 5
!Cris Bedard 0 4 4
Chet Couture 2 2 4
Jeff McClenahan 1 1 2
Bill Dark 0 1 1
Andre Prevost 1 0 1
Goaltending
Paul Woolford
Bill Dark
Derek Cooper
MP GA SO
488 33 0
657 36(1)1
148 12 0
Molting Hawks win three
8th Annual OldtimersiOurney this weekend
EXETER - A total of 12 teams, many of them lo-
cal, will compete in the three division, 8th Annual
Exeter Molting Hawks Oldtimers Hockey Tourna-
ment this weekend.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday night, Stephen Tonwn-
ship will take on the Exeter Rusty Blades. The
championship games are scheduled for Sunday
night. This is a provincial qualifying event.
Former Exeter junior players whowill be in this
muumuu 0m L airy aye, Pete Lawson and.Lar ry,..,
Haugh as well at ex -pro player Bev Bannerman. tin
games. They beat Sarnia Old Oilers 5-2 on Sunday.
Ken Bergmann led the winners with two goals
while Phil Turner, Ron Moore and Ernie Ahrens
also connected. Bob McDonald had three assists for
Exeter with one each to Al Flynn, Brian Hodgins
and Ahrens.
On Sunday they beat Clinton Fowl -Ups 12-4.
Randy Gilfillan was the big gun in this one as he
fired a hat trick and set up two more. Bob Jones,
twid..1441.13gantum each scored twice with
from Hodgins, McDonald and Ahrens. Jones
There is no admission charge for the tournament had three assists. "
games. Saturday and Sunday morning, Jack Chip- In a 9-3 win against London Dough Boys, Moore
chase, Eric Plnkbeiner and Walt Tiedeman will host paced the offence with three goals while Scott Bur -
their -famous breakfast. ton and Bergmann fired a pair with one each to
The Molting Hawks had a very successful week McDonald and Ahrens. McDonald added four as -
in regular action as they won all three of their sists.
Generals split games at Silver Stick
SARNIA - In one of their best
games of the season, the Exeter
RSD Generals tied Si Marys 5-5
here at the Midget International Sil-
ver Stick hockey tournament on the
weekend.
Sunday morning at 7 a.m., the
Generals faced their Shamrock
League rivals and jumped into a 1-
0 lead in the first period. Mark
Lynn led Exeter as he fired a hat
trick.
Fred Godbolt and Pete Gibson
also scored while Jason Heywood
had a pair of assists.
Exeter opened the tournament on
a disappointing note as they lost 6-
1 to Mount Forest. Ryan Linden -
field scored the lone goal against a
very physical Mount Forest team.
The Generals came away with a
1-1-1 record as they beat the Hous-
ton (Texas) Aeros 2-1. Jeremy
Brock and Pete Gibson scored for
Exeter. The Aeros invited them
down for a tournament to Texas
next year.
Exeter would like to thank all
their supporters for making the trip
to Sarnia to cheer them on.
In league play Wednesday night,
the Generals defeated Parkhill 8-1.
Lynn scored three goals.
Get Your Tickets Now
for Exeter Lions
18th Annual
Celebrity Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 5
at the South Huron Rec Centre
Reception 5:30 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m.
A chance to see and hear many of
ro.M , your favorite celebrities
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Going down - Tim Fritz, right; of the Exeter Mohawks tries to get a handle on the puck against Lake-
shore in Friday night's Senior 'A' hockey exhibition.
FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED
Many celebrities including: • Dave Keon • Bruce ,
Hood • Sam Richardson (Cutting) • Royce Elliott (Key-
note Speaker) • Ross Srewitt (MC) • Josh Watson
(Onfarlo'e Timmy)
RESERVED TABLES AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASERS OF GROUPS OF 10
TICKETS ARE TAX DEDUCTI/LE
AND ARE AVAILANLE AT:
• Bank of Nova Scotia
• Standard Trust
and ail Lion members