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Times Advocate, 1992-08-12, Page 11• WOBA division finals Exeter five -pitch teams win gold, silver EXETER - In the end, it came down to the two best teams in the league. Sunday afternoon, Exeter's Dave Moore Fuels was matched against their biggest nval, Mitchell. When the dust had finally settled, and after two championship games, it was Mitchell winning the West- ern Ontario Baseball Association southern division five -pitch title. During the weekend long tourna- ment at the South Huron Recrea- non Centre in Exeter, it was Mitch- el) winning the final 13-3. It was a double knockout tournament for- mat, and Mitchell went undefeated during the preliminary games. So, after Exeter won the Fust fi- nal game 5-3, it set up another in which Mitchell scored four runs in the top of the third inning. There was some excellent defen- sive plays by both teams and Exet- er's Mau Dietrich shone in the top of the fifth when he caught a fly ball, stepped on second base for a double play and he got the next batter out to retire the side. It was a disappointing end to the season for the Exeter III team which went 19-1 during the regular season, their only loss was to Mitchell. Win 'C' division: Exeter's Beck- er Farm Equipment marched to the finals where they beat Lucan 27-8. The bats were hot for Exeter in the first inning as they scored 10 big runs to start the game. Both Da- ryl Bourne and Cody Oakes had strong games defensively. Exeter topped town ovals Exeter I 12-3 and went into the division fi- nal undefeated after beating Dash- wood 10-4. Adam Little and Bourne each had triples against Exeter I while Chris Armstrong, Brendan Bucha- nan, Shawn Talbot and Oakes all clubbed doubles. For Exeter I, Jenna Hoogen- boom, Jamie McDonald and Jeff Beaver came across the plate. Against Dashwood, Chris Desjar- dine not only had a home run but he turned a double play while Tal- bot and Little hit doubles. Members of the WOBA southern division champs are Adam Little, Christopher Desjardine, Shawn Talbot, Christopher Armstrong, Cody Oakes, Angela Weido, Tom- my Cooper, Tara Ducharme, Tony Ens, Brendan Buchanan, Cameron Murray, Cheraina Lovie, Daryl Bourne and Sara Wareing. Coaches arc BiII Armstrong, Robert Ens and Brad Murray. Exeter 1 opened the tournament with a 25-6 win over Clinton as Ja- mie Johns and Kevin Overholt had triples. Johns had a big day at the plate with two doubles while Mau Ansteu and Steve Mason had dou- bles with hits off the bats of Over- holt, Sean Chisholm and Hoogen- boom. Chisholm turned a double play. They lost a close Lucan I in which Johns had triples. Rookie ball: In 11-10 game to Chisholm and a very close game, Mitchell beat the defending provincial champions from Gode- rich 5-4. Rookie ball is the same age as five -pitch (7-9) but a pitching ma- chine is used. Mitchell will now ad- vance to the next round of playoffs. Lucan Cougars lost its opener 10- 9 to Mitchell as Nathan Carter had a home run for Lucan while Justin Ferris added a triple. Carter and Nathan Pletch each had home runs against Goderich. Hit -Run -Throw: On Saturday, a Hit -Run -Throw competition was held and it was Lee Finkbciner of Dashwood winning the 8 -year-old division with 268 points while Dar- ren Scholl was second with 256 points. Nicoll Cummings of Goderich took first in thc 7 -year-old division with 265 points while Justin Hayter of Dashwood was second with 227 points. Clinton's Aaron Lobb won the 9 -year-old group with 336 fol- lowed by Mitchell's Chris Gall at 303. Top two finishers received new Mil gloves from MacLeans. Katie Mastronardi, of Exeter waits patiently at first base dur- ing action on Saturday. Lucan's Gordon McLeod slides safely into home past Exeter 11 catcher Cody Oakes during the final game of the 'C' division on Sunday afternoon. Trying to regroup and get pumped up during their final game against Mitchell was Exeter ill. Senior baseball Express handle Hanover EXETER - It was a short weekend for the Exeter Ex- press as they won a couple of quick playoff games against visiting Hanover Saturday afternoon. After the locals bailed and shoveled water off of the Alvin Willer[ Field. they came up with a 12-2 win fol- lowed by a 14-0 shutout. Exeter now advances to meet the winner of the Strathroy-London series with the winner gaining a berth in the Ontario Baseball Association 'D' champi- onship tournament, Labor Day weekend in Courtright. Saturday morning's rain saw the Express on the field getting it in shape before the opening game and then they had to stop and work the diamond again after more rain. in the first game of the double-header, Express pitcher Rick Boon not only went the distance on the hill, striking out five, but he helped himself with a sin- gle and a pair of doubles. • Exeter connected for only eight hits but the Hanover pitching gave up seven walks and a hit -bats -man. Dave Shaw and Kevin Hern were each walked three times. "Their pitching wasn't that good and we played bet- ter than we have in the past," said Exeter coach Joe Fu - lop. First baseman Walt Parkinson had a good game at the plate as he not only had a single, but in the sixth. clubbed a two -run double. The Express played without starting second baseman Rob Dickey and infielder Marty Merrier, both were in- jured. "We're hoping when they arc healthy, our chances will be even better," said Fulap. Express 14, Hanover 0 Pitcher Dave Anthill went to work early and after giving up a lead off single got help from some good defense. In the second catcher D'arcy Martin gunned down an attempted babe stealer. The Faeter bats were hot as they had 11 hits but -they were aided by 10 walks. Doug Schade, Boon aid Brian Rivard all clubbed doubles while Barry Baynham had a pair of singles. . L'tfititifo<t 1 QpdaGich.17 Clinton 11 Division 'It' Final Mitchell II 13, :Exeter DI 3 Other scores Mitchell 110, Lt nt 9 Goderieh 17, Clinton I 10 Mitchall 18, Exeter IU 1 Mitchell 119, Caderictf 5 Exeter 1117, Goderich 5 Mitchell 1114. Mitelie111'10 ExtetcrEl4 Mithaa1113 D1iv1 1ou'C' Nod Exeter 112S,'Loam I 8 Other scores Ei ettf T 25, Clinton II 6 Dashwood 7. Lunar' I 6 Exeter It 12. Exeter I 3 Locsiti2A,J;kishwood 3 1 stcm 1;11, Stater 1110.1)aabwaod 4 • .1 At last, the Olympics are over ow that the Olympcis are over 1 can finally sit down and watch my favor- ite show at 5 p.m., Night Court. Mind you the Olympics didn't directly interfere with Harry and his court but in- stead of putting him on, the network opted for a soap opera. Where's the justice? Anyway, the 1992 Summer Olympics have come to an end. Spain was a gracious host, blah, blah, blah. Let's cut to the heart of the matter. Canadian Synchronized swimmer Sylvic Frechette got hosed. A bum deal, the short end of a gold, however you want to say it, this athlete was s--- upon. There are very few sports where computers are the actual judges, Frechette found out that synchro swimming is one of them. When head referee Judith McGowan of the United States would not allow Brazilian judge Ana Maria DeSilveira to change her score in the compulsory figures, it took all the hu- man element out of thc sport. It's like bringing in the instant replay to football and maybe even next, hockey. DeSilveira hit the reset button on her computer but it didn't work. Result, Kristen Babb -Sprague, of thc U.S. won the gold. Call it a coincidence, but I think it was one, American making sure a countryman won the gold. Them is one advantage of Frechette being caught in the dimming spotlight. It brings her sport to the heights of world recognition. Prior to Carolyn Waldo bringing home two gold medals in 1988, synchro swimming was almost unheard of. It's like fig- ure skating, back in 1988, Elizabeth Manley and Brian Orser brought a great deal of recognition, to Canada. Being in the media spotlight means you have to know how to handle yourself. After Frechette had to settle for a silver, she didn't whine and carry on, she took it with class. That's what you have to do. She knew the judge was upset about not being able to cor- rect her score. And what about hulking Jeff Thue with a silver medal in the 130 kilos wrestling? He was second behind Bruce Baumgart- ner of the United States. Thue went in with a slim to none chance of winning but he was very gracious on television. The 1992 Summer Olympics will always be known for the games in which rower Silken Laumann, who broke her leg 79 days earlier, came back to win a bronze medal. This will also be the year that the Canadian rowing team dominated the rest of the world's best. Four gold medals and a bronze on the water is something we may never, ever be able to repeat. sidelines by Fred Groves My hat goes off this week to Katherine Ens and the rest of the volunteers from the Exeter Minor Baseball Association. Over the weekend they were faced with several adverse conditions, rain, changing schedules and just the many head- aches that come with running a three division tournament. Early'in the morning they had the pumps out and were con- stantly bailing water off the diamonds to make them playable. Good job. What's wrong with th minor soccer? It seems to be a little bit disorganized. Ray Lewis tells me that the under -17 team, which was supposed to play its playoff games on the weekend, has had them postponed. So, while everyone comes to Exeter this weekend for the Lucan and District Soccer League finals, the under -17 teams will be postponed a week. It makes you wonder why soccer registration in Exeter was down nearly 25 per cent this year. It's not the expense, be- cause it's the cheapest sport to put on the field. From the sidelines:...1 haven't heard from any readers about the naming of the Crediton ladies ball team. However, the ladies themselves have got a few ideas, i like the Cardi- nals...Back to soccer for a second, Shane Czypha of the Exet- er Atom Thrashers is an outstanding player. ATTENIIO.;: BEAN GROWES (WHITE OR COLOURED BJH) PINTRODUCING ONE STEP PICKETT ROD CUTTER Check the Updated 1992 Rod Cutter at our booth at the Centralia College Crop Update on Wed., Aug. 19 9? 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