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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-06-06, Page 16AC -1'I i 0'1U( Times -Advocate, June 6, 1984 t Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh World Series fever in June. Does that sound ridiculous? It may, but, that's what is actually happen- ing at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Trumbull in the city of -Detroit. Thanks to the early heroics of the Tigers, their fans have gone wild. They were cooled out a bit over the weekend as the Baltimore Orioles took two of three games from the Bengals. The Detroit club was brought down to reality a bit earlier as they lost three straight to the Seattle Mariners. The Tigers are engaged in very important games for all of the month of June as they take on their fellow easterndivision counterparts. As this is being written before the start of the big Toronto -Detroit series this issue will not be out until two games have been played. By Wednesday morning, the Tigers could be leading the eastern division of the American league by two and a half, four and a half or six and a half games. When the Blue Jays leave Tiger Stadium after Thursday night's game, the Tigers head out for Baltimore and resumption of another head-to-head bout with the Orioles who after a hideous start are within range of making a charge at first place. Despite Sunday's rout of 15-2 by the Yankees, the Blue Jays stayed right in contention as Baltimore edg- ed the Tigers. In the standings the 15-2 score counts ex- actly the same as a 2-1 game. We would make a humble guess that when the pen- nant race really gets down to the nitty gritty by the beginning of September, not more than three games will separate the Tigers, Blue Jays and Orioles. The month of September will be crucial as these .three teams again run head-on against each other. The Tigers meet the Orioles and Blue Jays each six times and the rest of the closing 'schedule is against Milwaukee and New York. Irregardless of the outcome of the pennant race, it will make for exciting games the rest of the way in Toronto and Detroit and probably set attendance records at Exhibition Stadium and at Tiger Stadium. Attendance figures in Toronto are already ahead of a year ago by more than 135,000 and that trend should continue and give the Jays a chance at going over the two million mark for home park attendance. Tickets for the three games next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the Tigers supplying the opposi- tion are already at a premium with only a few thousand general admission left to be sold. The early successful getaway by the Tigers and Blue Jays has certainly created a lot of interest and in- tensified the rivalry between the two teams whir* was already high beeaUse Of theshort t)etween the two major league parks.- Olympic interest As the Los Angeles Summer Olympics draw near, more ,and more media attention will be paid to the event. A new radio series has been created called Olym- pic Scrapbook and you can hear it on radio in this area on CKKW in Kitchener and CKO FM, London. Narrated by Toronto Blue Jays play-by-play an- nouncer Tom Cheek, this series is made up of 260 three minute shows covering unusual stories about famous and not so famous Olympic athletes since the modern day games which began in 1896. It will be a busy summer This summer appears as it will be very busy for athletes of all ages in this area with a very full schedule of activities. A large number of minor baseball and soccer teams are already underway along with a variety of recrea- tion ball and slo-pitch leagues in most centres. Two Exeter teams are again entered in the Great Lakes senior baseball league and the Exeter Royals are participating in the Southwestern fastball league. The Royals play most of their home games Thurs- day nights and the two senior clubs have scheduled most of their games at home on Sunday afternoons. The senior Express guided by Geary Penhale and Glenn Thurman have set most of their home games for 1 p.m. Sunday afternoons and the Co-op juniors handl- ed by Brad Gregus go with most of their home contests at 5 p.m. on Sundays. This weekend the diamonds at Exeter community park will be busy with two slo-pitch tournaments held in conjunction with Exeter's Homecoming Days. Lynne Farquhar is in charge of a ladies slo-pitch tourney with an even dozen teams participating and Jack Fuller hopes to have 16 clubs in a slo-pitch event for oldtimers. The Express will not be at home Sunday for any Great Lakesgames as they will be in Tillsonburg par- ticipating in a Jeni(2. tournament.. Confusing? A little confusion has erupted regarding the adver- tisement in last week's issue calling for applications for a coo^.n and mailager for the Exeter junior hawks hockey team. An accompanying story indicated both coach Bob Rowe arid manager Doc Campbell had resigned. That was incorrect. According to the cl'ub's constitution, a public call must be made each year for a manager and coach and that is why secretary Gord Rook placed the ad. DocCampbelltold usthisweek he has not resigned and will be reapplying for the managerial position and he expects coach Bob Rowe will do the same. • Don't forget ) Homecoming this weekend • //IN USB • NE TRACK EET — In • ividual winners in the recent Usborne Central School track and field meet are shown here. Back, left, Sherry Kerslake, Brian Wat- son and Julie Webb. Front, Jon Ellerington, Cheryl Oke and Dan McCarter. South Huron playing host to region basketball trials South Huron District High School is hosting the try -outs for the girls' Regional Basket- ball teams this Saturday, June 9. Like any athlete who is serious about his sport, basketball players find it necessary to be on the court for more time than the regular season. These regional teams offer good players to develop their talent by experiencing different coaching and good quality teammates and opponents. South Huron coach, Terry O'Rourke, who led the senior girls team to the Huron -Perth championship, has been chosen for a second year as coach of the regional team. On Saturday 95 girls who have passed the preliminary qualifers will try out. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. girls 16-19, of the junior development pro- gram will be put through drills and scrimmage. The new midget development pro- gram for girls under 16 will hold its tryouts from 2 to 5 p.m. Both levels will be picking 12 exceptional players to represent the Western On- tario Region which encom- passes Windsor, Owen Sound and Woodstock. Since this is an off-year for the Ontario Summer games the all:Ontario championship will be held at Ridley College _in St. Catharines June 29 to July 1. Ontario's six regional teams will play for the title but for most girls, just play- ing and meeting girls of com- parable skill and dedication is a great experience. Faye Gaiser of South Huron who played on the Regional team last year is again hoping to earn the opportunity to repeat the valuable exposure. Also from South Huron, John Mol and Rob Tait are trying out for the boys regional team in Woodstock on Saturday. CoachO'Rourke en- courages any spectators who would like to see top calibre basketball to feel welcome to come to the gym this Satur- :al.s record two. explosive victories Following two close losses in Lucan, the Exeter Royals returned to their winning ways last week with two ex-. plosive .victories in the Southwestern fastball league. Thursday. a six run out- burst in the bottom of the first inning paved the way for h 14-6 win over !Merton. Leading the way for the Royals was catcher Randy Kraul with a single, double and a home run. Mike Desjar- dine chipped in with a single and triple and Willie Lamb contributed 2 singles. Starting pitcher Dave Pro- ut recorded his first victory of the season and cracked a first inning home run. - Friday. in a make up of a previously rained out game, the Royals played possible their finest game of the season as they trounced Bryanston 9-1. Leading Exeter at the plate was Jeff O'Brien who crush- ed a three run homer and also contributed a single. • Mike I)esjardine, who is Share Nature's Bounty BE A f BLOOD DONOR CaII for free estimate and we'll t.II you how you can save. 1w. KI.Mstivir Ltd. 0..J wssd 237.1441 ►Iv-IM115.11N111M. ebMrkd r./-1 FRO Ml h,n•mu batting over .400 in the last three games, added two singles and two R.B.I.'s. Jeff Lindenfield, Gary Skinner, Paul McKnight, Will Lamb and Barry Baynham also had hits. Winning pitcher Dan Ileywood recorded eight strike outs as he spun a tidy five hitter and raised his season record to three wins and a loss. The Royals season record now stands at six wins and two losses and their next home action is Thursday against West Corners. day. He will be putting the girls through drills, then. scrimmage to give the com- mittee of coachgs a chance to make their decision. The team lists will be announced after the tryouts. In Tillspnburg on weekend Express gain Groat Lakes split The Exeter Express gained an even split in two Great Lakes senior baseball league games this week. Friday in Thorndale, the Express scored a 9-2 victory over the hometown Angels and Sunday at Exeter com- munity park they dropped a 4-2 decision to Walkerton. The Express will be idle as far as regular league play this week is concerned, but they will be in Tiilsonburg Satur- day to compete in a senior tournament. A 13 hit attack and solid pit- ching by Ken Pinder and Perry Stover allowed the Ex- press to chalk up Friday's win in Thorndale. ' The Exeter club took a one run lead in the first inning as Dave Hunt walked, stole se- cond and scored on a similar hit from the bat of catcher Kevin Hern. In the Exeter fourth inning, Ken Pinder and Brian Mercer drew walks and Dave Bogart running for Pinder scored on a sacrifice fly from the bat of Dave Parsons. Dave Parsons and Kevin Hern singled to start the Ex- eter third. Parsons who had moved up on a balk scored on the hit by Hern. After Perry Stover forced Hern at second, Paul Gilmour delivered a long run to cap off a three run rally. The Exeter scoring was completed in the seventh. Dave Parsons was hit by a pitch, Dave Hunt was safe on an .error and Paul Gilmour walked to set the stage for Walt Parkinson's base clear- ing double. Other Express hits not com- ing in run scoring innings, - were delivered by Dave At- thill, Kevin Hern, Gary Hart- man, Dave Hunt, Paul Gilmour and Perry Stover. Ken Pinder went the first three innings for the Express and gave up one run and one hit in the third inning. Perry Pee wees lose by 10-2 Thursday, the Exeter 167 Legion pee wee team was defeated 10-2 by Dashwood. Scot Russell and Harlen Tinney shared the pitching duties. Russell pitched four innings, with five strike outs, five walks, five hits and yielding six runs. Tinney pit- ched three innings, with four strike outs, three walks, five hits and yielding four runs. Scot Russell led the hitting with two singles, followed by singles produced by Scott Bishop, Jeff Chipchase, Doug Clarke, Brent McDonald, Harlen Tinney and Frank Woodward. The local team travels to Seaforth, Wednesday, June 6 for their next game and their next home game is June 14 at 6:30 p.m. with Exeter "B" team supplying the opposition. EMHA GOES] GOCFING — The Exeter Minor Hockey Association sponsored a very successful golf tournament Saturday at the Exeter Golf and Country Club. 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