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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-12-16, Page 15Kaak preps for Canadian title Times -Advocate December 16, 1992 High school poimts By Ray Lewis T -A Staff SHIPKA - Boxing fans in the area hoping to catch a glimpse of Shipka native Joe Kaak Saturday afternoon during CBC's coverage of the Canadian Senior Boxing Championships, came away disap- pointed. The Canadian Championships were held in Stmtmerside, PEI De- cember 3-6, but a major snowstorm knocked out power to the region for the first day. Organizers man- aged to squeeze the fights into the remaining three days, with the ex- ception of one: Kaak's fight against defending champion Dale Brown of Calgary. Because •the 81 kg, light - heavyweight division had the most competitors, n couldn't be complet- ed. The title fight has been pos, poned until January, and although Kaak and Brown each fought two bouts in PEI, CBC chose to air_ only the championship bout in each division rather than any of the earl) round-robin fights. "1 was a little disappointed they didn't show some of my earlier fights," said Kaak. "They pre- viewed Brown and showed alt of the Ontario boxers except me... For Kaak, the wait means another month of hard training, something he had hoped to finally take a break from. He now boxes out of the East London Boxing Club. and also spends much of his time travelling for extra training in Detroit. "I said to myself that after the provincials in September, I would take a couple of weeks off," saici Kaak. "But after winning, I had to start training nght away for the na- uonals, so 1. promised myself; a breakrihen." .But because .ol. the postpone- ment, Kaak -won't get a break at all, even through Christmas. "I haven't even been out for a night with my friends since May.' said Kaak. "But 1 can't quit now." Should the Shipka native capture the crown. he still won't get mucl. rest. because the champion will be off to Sweden for an exhibition tournament in February. Keak will definitely have his work cut out for him though as he takes his first shot at the Canadian title. Brown is no slouch. in fact. he has held the title for -the past six years. While Kaak doesn't like all the . wailiug.i e -admits. it will.give him some extra time to prepare, and commentators Saturday were prc dieting a good bout. Brown is thought to be quicker, but Kaak ha' the reputation of being a very hard hitter. "1 kgow he's quick, but they tell me he e±tn't take a good hit," he said with optimism. "So I'm going to really concentrate on my speed and footwork over the next few weeks. and hopefully I'll tag him in Willie Peg." In Kaak's fust bout in PEI, he scored a 12-7 decision over John McCarthy of Nova Scotia in what was described as a brawl. In his second fight, Kaak faced an experienced fighter in New Brunswick's Mark Kelly. After an even.first round, Kaak rocked Kelly for two standing eight counts. Not wanting to take anymore of Kaak's bombs. Kelly spent.the third round on wobbly legs just trying to tie Kaak up. Afternhree warnings by the refer- ee for holding. Kelly was disquali- fied from the fight. and Kaak dc- clared the winner. "An he .said to me afterwards was, "Man, you hit hard" said Kaak. • Kaak and Brown will square off as, an added card January 7 in Win- nipeg, host site for the intennediait champieaiships. 1 Duplicate Bridge First Irene Ward, Henri Larson Second Mr. and Mrs. Davis Third Edith Bowen, John Brinuiell Wednesday nights, 7;30 p,rn. Exeter Legion Hall fib6\ Bill Kline of the South Huron Panthers' midget boys basket ball team attempted to go around a Goderich Viking in Huron Conference action on Wednesday. >/ Page 15 Tough opening day for Panther hoopers EXETER - It was a disappointing Trailing by four points at the end start to the Huron Conference boys' of the opening quarter, the Panthers basketball season as all three South quickly went ahead when guard Huron District High School teams Ryan Stuart hit a three -pointer and' came up short against visiting follgwed with another shot good Goderich Vikings on Wednesday. for two points. Although they were beaten 'that Craig Hem came into the game doesn't mean the games were not and immediately hit Dennis exciting. McCann with a nice inside pass. The junior Panthers lost 51-41. Lynn. playing great defence, buzz - Guard Brian McAllister led the of--- eked a shot at the halftime cr, bonging a roar of approval from the crowd. In the second half, Wayne Robin- son finally got his three-point bombs aimed on the right mark as he made two which ripped the mesh. Greg Agnew connected and gave the Panthers a 27-18 lead at the end of three quarters. The Panthers nine -point lead was slowly take away as South Huron's defence was caught off guard. Stu- art had 11 points for the Panthers while Agnew added nine. Comeback: tense with 26 points. He had only tive field goals but made 16 free throws. Jeremy Horne added nine points for South Huron who trailed 26-18 at the half. In the senior game, both teams played a very slow offensive style and a was 19-14 for the Panthers at the half hut when the final buzzer sounded, the Vikings had won 47- 311 It took three -and -a -half minutes to score in the second quarter when Mark Lynn of the Panthers gobbled up a rebound and put it in. Just like in the Senior game, the midgets from Goderich came back late in the game to heat the host Panthers 57-52. 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