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Clinton News-Record, 1977-09-15, Page 6PAGE 6-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 15, 1977 -Colts out of OBA by Bob Livermore 'Struck out with the bases The Clinn,ton Colts ended loaded to end the inning. their OBA season last Sunday ' The Colts came alive again night in Clinton by losing a 16- in the sixth as they scored two 12 decision to Leamington of more runs to cut the the Southern Counties 'Leamington lead to 9-5. They Leamington of the Southern ,, scored their runs without the Counties League. aid of a hit, as the Colts drew Leamington took the five bases on balls. Dave' .quarter final series two Fawcett ended the inning by games to one. The Colts fell grounding out with the bases behind very early in the loaded. contest arid had to play catch- It didn't take the visitors up ball the entire game, but long to get those runs back as they f inall§t ran out innings. they,scored three of their own Leamington took 3-0 lead in the- seventh to make, the in the first inning on a three score 12-5. run homer .by Cam Klynn. They added four more runs Clinton failed to score in the off ,Mark Nicholson in ' he bottom half of the seventh second inning on a bases load and Leamington took ad - double by Brian Heaton and a vantage of a Colt error, a Colt error: Heaton hit a two walk and singles by Ron run homer in the fourth, to Haley and Roger White to make the score 9-0. cushion their lead to 14-5 in At this point, it looked like the top half of the eighth. The the Colts would roll over and Colt hitters never gave up as die but they never gave up. A eight men went to the plate in Leamington error and singles the eighth and they scored by Don MacDonald and Dave ' four runs to cut the lead to 14 - Fawcett in the fourth gave 9 at the end of eight complete the Colts their first run. innings. In the fifth, the Colts added Leamington all but put the two more runs on singles by game out of reach as they Paul Bartliff, Stew Mustard, roared back with two more Butch Fleet and Dan runs in the ninth to make the Colquhoun. Don Bartliff score 16-9. The Colts knew their work was cut out as they had to score seven runs to tie. They scored three and left the bases loaded when the game ended as Paul Bartliff- grounded out to first. Mark Nicholson, who pitched a brilliant game in the first game of the series, suffered his second loss of the season when Leamington pounded him for' 1,6 hits. The Colts' responded with 12 hits with Don MacDonald, Colquhoun, Fawcett, Mustard and' Cam MacDonald each 'getting two 'hits, Fleet and Paul Bartliff had one hit apiece. The Colts left 12 men stranded . on base to Leamington's six. Even though the Colts are eliminated from OBA com- petition, they still are not finished for the season. They still have to complete the Huron -Perth championship against the Dashwood Tigers. The Colts currently lead the finals one game to none. The next game is scheduled in Dashwood. The time and date is not set as Dashwood is playing off with Whitby 'in OBA playdowns this weekend. Birds capture league title fine record of four wins and a loss. A sacrifice fly by Greg Burns in the bottom of the seventh scored Rick Welsh from third base to give the Birds' the winning run. H om e.ru ns by Don MacDonald and Doc Miller and two singles off the bat of Basil O'Brian paced the Bluebirds. Coach Jim Switzer is confident that the Bluebirds Behind the outstanding pitching of Dennis "Ruby" Fleischauer, the Bluebirds captured their second straight Clinton and district Inoustrial League title by defeating Archers 6-5 last Monday night. The decision established Fleischauer as the league's leading pitcher with a record of eight wins, one loss and a tie, The birds' other hurler Al Kyle, finished the year with a Ramblings from the races will win their second championship in three years as the playoffs begin next week. Playoff action sees the first place Bluebirds battle Merners' Construction, while Archers confront Hum mel Feeds. In the other series the Par Line team battle last year's champions, the Teachers. Jewitt closes in on title By Lois Gibbings Dennis Jewitt had three winning drives on Sunday afternoon at Clinton Kinsmen Raceway. Hullet Rose took a new record of 2:10 in the first race. This was the second win in a row and the third of the year for the three-year old Newport Duke filly. She also has had one second and three thirds from nine starts. She is owned by Ed *trained of Seaforth and trained by Walter Oster.at Clinton. Scarlet Frost, owned by John Jewitt of Londesboro and Dennis Jewitt of Clinton, gave Dennis his second win in the secdnd race. The four- year old mare by Hoot Frost- -Lady Axworthy C. lowered her lifetime mark to 2:08.2 in her third win this year. Golden Chris was the third winner for Dennis in the seventh. He was timed in 2:09.3 for his second win in a row for his owner Franc Stroop of Fordwich. A $50 cash prize and a silver tray will be presented by Molson's Brewery (Ontario) Ltd. on the final day of racing, September 25, to the top . driver with the best average and to the top driver with the most wins, from June 26 to September 18. As of September 4, Dennis Jewitt and Terry Kerr were in a tie for the most wins. Jack Marshall had the best average with Frank MacDonald in second place. , I)lancy MacDonald, who with her horse Goldie, has been our colourful Parade Marshall for the races, has returned to the University of Guelph to begin her second year of studies. Carol's Pet, owned by May and Walter Pepper of Clinton, was second with driver Frank MacDonald in the first race. at Clinton. Mafeking Sandra finished third for Len PIZZA GIANT SUBMARINES JUMBO HOT DOGS They're all coming soon. Goldfarb of Montreal and Randy McLean of Goderich with the latter on the bike. Wayne Dupee was fourth with Bay Wonder which he co- oWns with his father Bruce. In the fourth, Janey's Ready, owned and trained by Cliff Walsh of Brussels was second for driver Frank MacDonald. Randy McLean finished fifth with Oly'rripic Sport. Dianne Camp, owned by Ken Holmes of Seaforth, was second in a 2:09 mile with Ron Williamson driving. She was claimed for $1,800 by Ted Lamont of Waterloo. From 29 starts this year, she has had five wins, five_ seconds and three thirds, good for ear- nings of $3,633. Waverly Don, a three-year- old gelding by Goodnuff- Majestic Way, was second in a 2:09.3' mile in the seventh in his first lifetime start. He was driven by John Muir for Les Campbell of Seaforth. John Lester was third with Miss Brucefield owned by Mel Graham of Brucefield and Ron Graham of Toronto. A Mortgage Lifter finished fourth with driver Bill Rapson of 'Holmesville for this father, Gord. Goldies Hit, owned by Terry Rutledge of Clinton, was driven to a second place finish in a 2:08.4 mile by Frank' MacDonald in the eighth. Jay Dee Lonesome was third with Art Abbott up for owner James D. Taylor of Hensall. Ross Battin drove Tony Bay to a fourth for Ross McEwan and Lorne Brown of Clinton. Goldie Chris, an eight-year- old gelding by Jersey Hanover - Jean Direct S. paced the fastest mile of, the day in 2:05.3 in the ninth. He was driven by John Muir for owners Norm Derrin . and Harry Beaver of Exeter. He has now won three of his last Onpage7 `Stangs open ctmp at Va tra Tues. Ron Samways (left) of the Bluewater Golf Club donated a trophy to the winner of the third draw at the club • champlonship over the past weekend. Jerry Uniac of RR 2, Bayfield was the winner of the trophy with'a low score of 205 for 36 holes. This is the first year that a third flight has been- entered in the tournament. (News -Record photo) Minor hockey ready Hockey,.,,.,season is here again for the minors in the area with registration set for this Saturday, September 17 and next Saturday, Sep- tember 24. All boys from six to 18 years are urged to attend the two registration days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at the grandstand. At the first meeting of the season of the Clinton Minor Hockey Association last Monday night, a new fee structure was set up, with costs ranging from $17 per year for novice boys, eight years and under, to $37 per year for juveniles, who are 17 to 18 years of age. , More complete details can be found in an ad elsewhere in this edition. Because of a large` deficit left over from last year, the membership decided that any late payment of fees after September 24 would cost the player an additional $3, and no players name will be. posted to either the houseleague or'.' the all-star roster until their entry fee is paid. As well this year, face masks and helmets must be worn, and must be CASA approved. The Association also has several new innovations this year, including a bake sale and equipment sale and exchange, to be held on October 1 at the arena from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All equipment to be sold or exchanged should be in on the evening of Thursday Sep- tember 29 or Friday Sep- tember 30 so it can be sorted out. For more information, contact Mary Gibbings at 482 - •l ix BAKER'S FARM & GARDEN CENTRE AND RALSTON PURINA OF CANADA LTD. OFFER YOU THESE FALL SPECIALS With winter coming on, we have joined together with Purina to bring you GENUINE SAVINGS on these cold weather items. SNOWMOBILE SUITS GREB KODIAK BOOTS Type used by Hydro and Telephone Linemen One Piece Suit -- Regular Your Price Two Piece Suit -- Regular Your Price $55.00 $45.50 $70.00 $58.50 Tan Sylflex Waterproof Insulated ' Leather Lined Natural Gum Sole and Heel Regular Price " $54.95 Your Price $43.95 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE REAL SAVINGS NOW. The Snowmobile suit is ideal for fall ploughing and snow blowing, not to mention snowmobiling. The Greb Work Boots need no introduction - They are probably the most popular work boot in Ontario today. Both items are first class merchandise. SEE US •TODAY FOR YOUR ORDER OFFER GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1977 ����� P'AS! AND xioolyie GAR EN CENTRE . U 1 "Quality Marchandlse at a Fair. Price" ISAAC St, CLINTON 4624333 :a::.:.: 7419, or Valarie Marriage at 482-9755. The sale will be under the direction of the newly formed minor hockey auxiliary. The Minor Association is also looking for coaches, but they must take the level 1 certification course to be held at Seaforth High School on September 20 at 8 p.m. Contact Gerald Hiltz for more details. The meeting also decided that this year there would only be an atom houseleague and no atom travelling team, with every boy getting equal ice time, and the emphasis on skating and basic skills. Smile The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all. The Clinton Junior tie" hockey Mustangs are set to go for the new season, and as their first step, open their training camp next Tuesday night, at 7:30 pm at Vanastra. All interested junior aged hockey players are invited to attend says Danny Colquhoun, the New coach this year. Colquhoun will be assisted by last. year's coach, Bill Weber. s Larry Daw remains as manager, as no replacement was found. The Stangs open their regular season in Kincardine on October 9, and open at home on October 14. - The Stangs training camp will only be at Vanastra until September 24, and then moves to Mitchell'arena until Vanastra trap shoot Paul Stanley was the high scorer at the Vanastra Trap shoot on September 10 with 24 points. ,He was closely followed by John Hessel of Goderich and Bradley Mann of Hensall with 23 points, while Jamie Caldwell of Kippen had 22. John Anderson of K ippen, Bill Boussey of Kitchener, Harrison Schock of Zurich and Bill Pincombe of Toronto had 21. Mery Baktin of Clinton and G len Mogk of BornholmT had 20 while Ashley Gilbert of Goderich had 18 and George Giles of London had 17. 0 October 3, when ice is ex- pected to be in at Clinton. Clinton will face teams from Kincardine, Walkerton, Hanover, and Listowel. Blood is meant OPEN • HOUSE Saturday & Sunday SEPT. 24 S 25 at Stanley pee wees win championship The Stanley Pee Wees who are coached by Danny Taylor and Jim Grainger won their game , against Auburn Monday night by a 27-15 score. This gives them the inter - township championship in two games straight. Bea RED CROSS Blood Donor SPORTS & RECREATION LIMITED VARNA ONTARIO 262•S$O, Clinton Minor Hockey Association REGISTRATION 1977-78 September 17th and 24th CLINTON KINSMEN GRANDSTAND FROM 10A.M.-3P.M., AGE FEES LATE PAYMENT after Sept. 24-77 Novice: - 8 years Atoms: 9 - 10 years $17.00 $20.00 22.00 25.00 NOTE: There will be only an Atom House League with equal ice time for everyone playing with emphasis on skating and basic skills. Pee Wee: 11 - 12 years Bantam: 13 - 14 years Midget: 154- 16 years Juvenile: 17 - 18 years 27.00 27.00 37.00 37.00 • 30.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 NO PLAYER'S name will be posted to a House League or Alistar team unless their money has been paid to the.Clinton Minor Hockey Association. Please bring proof of age PLUS Social Insurance Number when ,applying. ALL Helmets with facemask with C.A.S.A. approval must be worn while on the ice at all times. 0 0 Fall never Iooked better. 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