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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-04-14, Page 6PAGE 6--CttINT&N NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1977 A visit with the Blue Jays By Ted Saunders The Toronto Blue Jays of the American League are off to a good start. Whether they will be able to continue through the 162 games is another question. However to see the fans you would think the Jays are pennant contenders. They are given a tremendous ovation for everything they do. After watching Sunday's game in Exhibition Park in Toronto, one has, to come to the conclusion that lfor an expansion club, the Jays are going to be an also-ran. But, they will be giving their home fans a lot to cheer about throughout the season. Manager Roy Harsfield has gone with youth and this could be a big plus for the Blue Jays. You get the feeling that these young players are always conscious of the fact they could be back in the minors if they don't produce. "Being on this club is great for young 'players," com- mented Dave McKay, the only Canadian on the Jays' roster. "You have to be on your toes at all times. "The management has gone for youth. However they have some good older players to give some balance. They have been a big help to a lot of us during spring training. "They aren't over the hill by any means and could step in at any time to bolster a sagging defence. They make you play better just by being around." McKay was talking from the Jays dugout after Sun- day's game. He said it is a great feeling being a Canadian on a Canadian team. He had a good spring training camp and is very thankful to Hartsfield for giving him the starting job at third base. "I realize I have to prove myself. It is a big job and I will have to work hard to keep the position." he commented. Doug Ault, the young first ba,seman who was the hero of the opening day win, is also happy to have won the starting job with the Blue Jays. "It was a tremendous thrill to get those two tome runs in the opener," he stated in the dressing room after Sunday's game. "But that is only one game. "I know I have to keep on hitting and also fielding my position if I want to stay in the lineup. Ron (Fairley) is a good hitter and could take the job at any time. "One game doesn't make a season," Ault said. Hartsfield is very happy with the fast start of his club. However he isn't making any predictions other than saying, "we will give any team a battle. "We won't set the league on fire. The youngsters are playing well right now, but we will have to wait and,see how they do over the long haul. "One thing we are finding out. We have a lot better pitching than,we.thought." Blue Jays have received good pitching in all three of their games. If it hasn't been the starter, then the bullpen has come up big with relievers. Jerry Garvin settled down after a shaky.start on Sunday and had the Chicago White Sox hitters off-balance the rest- of the way. When he started to tire in the eighth inning, Pete Vuckovich came up with his second save of the season. It ' would appear that Vuckovich is going to be the workhorse of the bullpen. He is a strong pitcher who can come in for both long and short relief. "I like lots of work", he commented in the dressing room. "I like to work fast. That way you don't have time to get nervous." Fans will certainly find this out. He doesn't take much. time after getting the ball back from the infielders or catcher. He is on the mound ready to go at all times. Batters will have to be ready to go ail the time. He doen't give them much time to settle into their stance. Rick Cerone, who has been behind the plate for all three Blue Jay games, is still on cloud 9 about winning the starting job. "When I went -to training camp I had a goal. I wanted to stay in the majors," he commented after the 3-1 win. "Once I knew I had made the club I was determined to be the No. 1 catcher. When Roy (Harstfield) said I would start the opening game I was really high. Essex dumps Cyclones It didn't take Essex '73s long to dispose of Listowel Cyclones in the Ontario Hockey Association Junior "C" semi-finals. Essex won all four games in the best -of - seven series and at no time appeared to be in any danger. Cyclones hard reached the series by eliminating New Hamburg Hans. The Hans had dumped Clinton by the ,wayside in the playdowns. Essex had a tough time getting out of their own league playoffs. They had to go seven games against a rejuvenated Blenheim Blades before advancing to meet Dresden Lumber Kings. Again it took seven games before they finally won the Great Lakes Junior League title. Bowmanville, a town. about 80 -miles east of Toronto, plays in a tough league which incorporates Oshawa and Belleville. To get to the finals against Essex, they had to play a rough brand of hockey. Essex could be at a disadvantage as they play the first two games of the series, in Bowmanville. The first is Saturday night with the second on Sunday afternoon. Essex faces a long bus ride of close to 300 miles. Essex is defending champion, having defeated Dunnville in last year's final series. News of Kippen The World Affairs meeting of Kippen East W.I. will be held in the Legion Hall, Hensall on April 20. This is the annual meeting and will feature the election of officers and the ,reports of the standing committees in triplicate. It will also feature "fun night" and the un- masking of the "Secret Pals". Mrs. Robert Bell and Mrs. Grant MacLean are in charge. Mrs. Vern Alderdice has the motto, and Mrs. Alex McGregor, the Current Events. Personals Mr. and Mrs. David Triebner have returned from a trip to Florida with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Thompson and Robbie. On their return, they. "Now I want to continue to play and help this club." He has been doing a 'super job' so far according to Hartsfield -. "He has proven he can play in this league," said the manager. "Fans have to remember that we are going to have our bad days. That goes without saying. However if they bear with us I know they are .going to enjoy watching this club. "We have everything going for us. A new -stadium which is just super, good ownership which has done a great job, and a team which will benefit by its mistakes. "It will take a couple of years to be a Contender. But I think we have the players who will give 100 percent at all times and play pleasing ball. "I don't think the fans can ask for any more than that." Judging from what the fans have seen in the first three games, Hartsfield is probably right. The Blue Jays will make mistakes. They will have their bad games. But, from what I saw on Sunday, I don't think they will be too far from .500 ball. They haven't met the big teams of the division. However they did show that they will be fighting right to the final out. This is all the fans can expect. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waters of Franklin, North Carolina and enjoyed the trip ,through the moun- tains. They. report spring flowers in bloom and corn three inches high. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McGregor have returned 'from a two month vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lovell and Laurie have returned from a vacation in California. Mrs. Norman Dickert at- tended the funeral of Emerson Deckert of Clifford last Wednesday. Mrs. Dave Triebner at- tended the fifteenth Annual Conference held in Sarnia at Central United Church, last week. (IMA 1 I'rA!',( IAL (ORPORATION MORTGAGES arranged, bought and sold. • • Consolidate loans • Lower monthly payments • Home improvements • Any worthwhile purpose Prime Rates 'Arrangements can be made in the privacy of your home BOB FUR1 NEY.. 273-3122 or 745-8418 Clinton native, Bill Irwin, hopes to continue playing hockey for a few weeks more. Stratford Cullitons are in the All -Ontario semi-finals. (News -Record photo) Clinton's Irwin eyes title Clinton's Bill Irwin is still playing hockey and hopes it continues for a little while yet. Irwin is a defenseman with Stratford Cullitons who lead the Ontario Hockey Association Junior "B" semi- finals against Seneca Nationals, 3-1. The fifth game will be in Toronto, Wed- nesday, with a sixth game, if necessary, back in Strat'ford Friday night. Irwin doesn't do much scoring, having only two goals in the 73 games played by the Cullitons so far this season. However he makes up with a tough attitude on the blueline. Coach Jack Nairn goes with only four defensemen and uses a couple of forwards on defense if necessary. Irwin has just turned 20 and has one more year of junior hockey left. He is working in Stratford for Ontario Hydro. ,He played all his minor hockey in " Clinton after moving here at the age of two years. He played part of a season with the Junior "D" team and then two seasons in Junior "C" for Clinton. This is his first year in Stratford. Should the Cullitons beat Seneca, they would advance to the OHA Junior "B" final' against either Streetsville or Vanastra gun club results Tom Allen, 1;.ondesboro, was the winner of the Vanastra Gun Club's trap shoot held last Saturday. He hit 24 birds of a possible 25. Bill Stewart, Goderich, was second with 23 birds. Bill Thompson, Clinton and J. Caldwell, Kippen, tied for third place with 22, while Murray East, Clinton, was fifth with 21 birds. Pat Hennan, Seaforth, and George Giles, London, tied for sixth place with 20 and John Hessel, Goderich placed eighth with 19 birds. Paul Stanley, Clinton, finished ninth with 18 birds while Glen Mogk, Bornholm was 10th with 17. Bob Sherry, Stratford, with 16 birds and Jim' Craig, Clinton, with 15 birds trailed. 13111 Pincombe, Toronto, won the Skeet Shoot with 24 birds , of a possible 25: Bill Thompson, Clinton and Tom Allen, Londe'sbo'ro, tied for second with 23 birds. Gerry Coleman and Murray East, both of Clinton,' tied for fourth place with 22 birds. Bob Sherry, Stratford, finished sixth with 21 while John Hessel, Goderich, Glen Mogk, Bornholm, Mery Batkin, Clinton and George Giles, London, all tied for seventh with 20 birds. Allen Baines, Toronto, finished in 1lth with I8 birds and Ashley Gilbert, Goderich, Paul. Giles, London, Paul Stanley, Clinton Jim East, Clinton had 17. Paul Wheeler, Clinton, finished with 16 birds while J. Caldwell, Kippen had 15. - Baseball Soccer! Attention ALL minor hardball, softball,. and soccer teams. There will be a special meeting on Wednesday April 20 at 8 p.m. in the arena to set up schedules for the baseball diamonds and soccer field. Your attendance is a must! Clarence Neilans, arena manager Dean Reid, parks chairman MANAG SERVICES Here is a Business Management Seminar on two very common problems faced by rapidly growing Small Businesses FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK St. Catharines. currently leads seven series, 2-1. Streetsville the best-of- Seaforth curling news The date has been set! The closing pot luck supper,will.be on Saturday April 30. There will be the meal, a short meeting at which the winning teams for the year will be presented with trophies and prizes, the new slate of of- ficers will be pre,sented, and dancing to a D.J. will follow. Plan to attend and make the evening a success. All curling, playoff games included, must be completed this week by Sunday April 17, as the welders plan to move onto the ice surface on Monday to complete the welding of the steel in the roof structure. On Sunday, April 10, the Junior Club held a fun day. There was good attendance and some very good curling in the two games played. Winning first prize which was donated by Vincents, was Rick Stewart with Vicki Ste. Marie, Brian Moore and Joanne Primeau. Second prize was donated by Sted- mans and was won by John Primeau with Betsy Ste. Marie and J im Seagren. Third prize was won by David Underwood with Anne Ribey, Brad Rice and Dennis Lougfinane. Consolation went to Jane Ribey with' Mark Underwood and Lorrie Pryce. On Tuesday, April 5, the playoff game for, the second draw of the mixed league was won by Don Deighton's team over Bill Campbell Jr. Playing' with Don was Marjory Papple, Bill Roberton and Eric McIntosh. On Sunday night, the final game of the Competition layoff was held The P Campbell - Patterson rink won over Mike Thomas and his team of Neil Dolmage, Jack Kyle and Glen Hayter. -Last weekend, a men's rink travelled to Kitchener to curl in the Springfest Spiel at the K.W. Granite. Bill Campbell, John -Patterson, Bob Ste. Marie and Mike Thomas played - and I was told not to say anything more than that! Here are two more dates to . keep in mind. Mark them on your calendar now and plan to attend. July 16 is our Annual Dance. Chris Black and his Orchestra from Goderich are booked, and tickets will probably be available at our .pot luck supper. August 13 has been booked for ojir Annual two ball foursome golf party. You will probably ,be hearing more about this from our special events committee. Don't forget the draw for the pork donated by Topnotch, on the night of our closing supper and dance. Next week I hope to give you a complete list of all winning teams for all the leagues and the trophies which they will "receive". Members of the Draw Committees - be prepared for a phone call from me; I'm going to need your help, please! DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE 1111111111111111011101111110111111 111 Inuu111111111111 1 1976 GRAND PRIX One year old "DREAM BOATS" Here are 4 beautiful '1976 model used cars that have already depreciated thousands of dollars and are still as good as new. This air conditioned blue and white beauty has vinyl top, radio, rally wheels, tinted glass, electric rear defogger, and just 16,000 miles. Lic. No. KHW-694 $5895 1976 BUICK ELECTRA LIMITED PARK AVENUE 4 door hardtop, gorgeous crushed velour pillow seats, 6 way power operators both sides, AM -FM radio, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, Elk grain vinyl top, tinted glass, power windows, power door locks, power trunk, lamp monitors cornering lamps, special side moldings. Lic. 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CLINTON Perhaps "IMPACT" will have better luck than I've had at trying to get back my digital alarm from the General Time Corp. in Illinois. They've had it there since last October for repairs and I'm still awaiting its return. To add to my frustration, two letters I've written making inquiries have been completely ignored. Hope you can help as my boss is not too understnding when I'm late for work. The Illinois firm claim that your alarm was sent to you on January 14th and are baffled at its non-appearance. They are now checking with the Post Offices involved and if they can't locate it have promised to send you on a . brand new model. Clinton Community Credit Union Good Dividends Convenient office hours 482- h 3467 I • 70 Ontario Street My complaint is with a specialty gift company, The TREASURE CHEST of Outremont, Quebec. On December ath last year I ordered a cane seat, and mailed a money order' for 526.38. In early January 1 was informed that they were temporarily out of stock, but would "ship soon." On March 26th I wrote and told them to refund my money if the seat was still out of stock. Imagine my surprise when my letter was returned un- opened, and stamped, "FAILLITE, RETURN TO SENDER." What is my next move? Unfortunately this company has declared bankruptcy hence they are no longer in business, so it would appear that you have lost your money as the amount involved is too small to try and recover through the courts. T.Pryde & Son District Representative 1 Don Denomme 75 HAMILTON MONUMENTS LETTERING 524-- 2.373 or fib 21 -- appointments .anytime GODERICH MARKERS • 1' • i This week we received a cheque for 510.00 from a reader who was happy that IMPACT had been of some help in solving a recent problem that she had. This is the first time that we have received a "donation", although, in the past on several occasions we have been asked what we charge for our service. 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