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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-09-29, Page 6PAGE 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER19, 1977 Stangs win exhibit• ion game a By Bryan Marriage Aggressive hockey's. back in town was the term used last Sunday night as the Clinton Mustangs outhit and outscored the SeafortF? Centenaiies by a score of 4-3. The Mustangs, under new coach Dan Colquhaun, had little trouble controlling the game as they outshot their opponents 44-1-7, Although the Stangs had only 'five players from last year's . team dressed, in- cluding .goaltender Jurgen Hellman, the new crop of rookies looked pretty aggressive. Clintons big line for the game consisted of Peter Thompson centering Billy Smith and Larry ry Madge. Thompson notched' a pair of goals and an assist, while Madge fired a single and received two assists, Smith had a pair of assists also. The other Clinton goal came from the stick of Steve Daveys. Clinton led the game after .one period by a score of 2-1 and then led 3-1 after. the second period, r Clinton's next exhibition game • will be pl,'aYed this Friday night at 8;30 p.m. in Mitchell a ainslt the same Seaforth team and some of the other Mustangs are ex- pected to see some action. Then, on Sunday afternoon, also in Mitchell, the Mustangs will take on the Mitchell Hawks. The Mustangs season opener will be played in Kincardine on Friday, Oct. 7 and then on Oct. 14th the Stangs will host last year's defending Champions, Listowel Cyclones. Former Clinton Mustang and Central,,,Jr. "C" leading" scorer Robert Heard will be missed this year as Rob is now playing for Petrlia Jets of the Western Jr. "B" league. races RambiingsfrQmthe for Lorne Dale of Clinton. Victor H. Volo, owned by Peter Behr and Eric Beyea of London finished fifth with driver Frank MacDonald. Spinner, owned by Velma Baird of Crediton was fifth with Dennis Jewitt up in the 14 -yr -old • Retirement Pace. All six horses entered had lifetime records between 2:02.4 and 2:06. Muddy Knight, owned by Jim McLeod of Seaforth and Carroll Browning of Toronto, led all the way to take the sixth in 2:07.3 with Ron Williamson driving. This gives him seven wins, four seconds and five thirds from 34 starts for 1977 earnings of $6,034. Melo victory, a two -yr -old colt by Tarport Arnie, closed strongly to take second with Gerry Roebuck up for owners Fred, Harold and Norman Jewell of Goderich. Imp Mathers finished third with driver Eugene Mathers for the Broken M. Stables of Goderich and Chappy Her- bert was '•`fifth for owner Wayne Horner of .Brucefield with Mike Fitzgerald up. Ray McLean drove Iron Lassie to a second in the seventh for owner Bert McBride of Goderich. Randy McLean was fifth with Olympic Sport, which he co- owns with Len Goldfarb of Montreal. - El Bueno, a three year old son of Goodnuff-Baroness Presley, owned by Joe Dick and Richard Burgess of Seaforth, had ` his first lifetime win in 2:09.4 with driver Andy Hardy in the eighth. Bay 'Wonder led for most of the mile with Bruce Dupee before ending Op second. He co-owns her with his son, Wayne. Randy McLean was fourth behind Mafeking Sandra. Prima Daisy was second in the' ninth with Jack Marshall up for owners John Bettke of Hensall and Roy B. Baynham of Kippen. Winners of blankets were Camp Susan, owned by Bev. Maguire of London donated by McPherson's Garage, Clinton ; Rerun, owned by Harry Leatherdale of Dundas and Morley Leatherdale of Millgrove, the winner of the 14.year old Retirement Pace - donated by Kerr's Veterinary Supplies and Race Tack; and Dilly Dares, owned by Wayne Horner of Brucefield - donated by Campbell's Men's Wear.of Clinton. Ron Williamson of Seaforth was the winner of the $50 cash ' prize and a silver tray for the hest average. Frank' MacDonald was second with Terry Kerr third. On page 7 By Lois Gibbings John Muir of Seaforth had a driving triple on the final day of racing for 1977 at Clinton Kinsmen Raceway last SundaySeptember 25. He had wins with Careless Andy, in the first, owned by Gerald Schenk of Crediton; G.D. Direct for his father Dave of Seaforth in the second. This was the fifth win from seven starts for the 12.- year-old Dares Direct gelding this year, plus one second; Bandellero, owned by Ed. Watson of Blyth, was his third winner of the afternoon. He bettered his lifetime record by one-fifth of a second when he paced his mile in 2:11.1 for his first win this year. Dennis Jewitt had two more Winners this week. He gave Hullet Rose, owned by Ed Bezaire •of Seaforth, a new record of 2:08.2 in the seventh' for her fifth win. from 11 starts. Claybrook Sabre cut out some terrific fractions of :30.4, - 1:02 - 1:35.1 with his owner -trainer -driver Marcel Van Landuyt of Staffa in this race while ending up fourth. Dennis took Truanna Duke to the front in the ninth and •carne the last half with her in Players sought With the collapse of the Intermediate Colts Hockey Club in Clinton this season, other Intermediate teams in the area are seeking players from the defunct Clinton club to fill out their rosters. The Wingham Royals Intermediate "C" hockey club are asking any in- terested players in the Clinton area to come out for their first practice this Saturday night, October 1, at 7 p.m. at the Winghamparena. The Goderich Sailors, who took a year's leave of absence from the league last year because their arena was closed for ; renovations, are also seeking interested players, but haven't set a definite date for tryouts. An official for the team said practice would likely begin in a week, or ten' days. 1:02.3 for her best time this year in 2:07.4. She now has four .wins, five seconds and three thirds from .22 starts in 1977 for her owner -trainer Wayne Horner of Brucefield. Wayne had two horses entered in the Preferred Handicap tenth race for a purse of $1,500 which his Dilly Dares won in 2:06 with Mike Fitzgerald on the bike. The seven year old gelding by My Dares Miss Dorothy Hal has picked up $12,174 from 10 wins, eight seconds and eight 'thirds in 35 starts this year. Dennis Jewitt was fourth with Wayne's As A Rule N6, but. was placed third after R.H. Arnie, driven; by John Muir, who had finished third was disqualified. R.H. Arnie had made a break on the turn past -the half causing Seven Fif- teen, with co°owner Platt Purvis driving, tq break also. The four-year-old mare by Penn Hanover with lifetime earnings of over $67,000 ended up fast; She was placed sixth, and At .H. Arnie placed seventh. Carol's Pet was 'second for the fourth time in a row with Frank MacDonald up , for owners May andWalter Pepper of Clinton in the first race. Randy Henry was third with Timherina Hy for Arnold Doak of Goderich. Carl's Knight, ,owned by Tim Robinson of Goderich finished fourth for driver, Grant Volland. Roy Mathers was fifth with Deep Run Lyn for the Broken M. Stables of Goderich. Harlo Champ, owned by Ernest Brown and Harold Gibbings of Clinton was fourth in the second with the latter up. John Shaddick finished fifth with Claybrook Kaola that he co-owns with Lionel Kloss and Bill Bradley of Goderich. Ray McLean drove trotter Scarlet Walbob to a fourth spot for Walter and Bob Daer of Goderich. Dennis Jewitt had a third with ,Kin O. Wave for owners Garry and 1Vlarven Wein . of Crediton in the fourth. William Caldwell was fourth with Major Decision Vanastra gun club wins trophy1z shoot . The Vanastra Gun club had a 40 target lead to gain the winning spot at the trophy shoot sponsored by the Kincardine Gun Club last week. Five clubs competed in the competition with five men on each team. The winning Vanastra shooters, Bill ,Thompson, George Hamm, John Anderson, Ernie Marshall and Jamie Caldwell each received a trophy for their marksmanship. Bill Thompson also cap- tured the high gun for the day, and received another trophy for his efforts. 44, The driver's Awards gt the Clinton Kinsmen Raceway went to two Huron County men this year. Dennis Jewitt, left, of Clinton won the most races, while Ron Williamson of Seaforth, right, was the top percentage driver. Joe Dunsmore of Molson's Brewery presented each with a silver tray and $50. (News -Record photo) Figure skaters set to go by Audrey Middleton Welcome to the Clinton Figure Skating whirlwind for 1977•-78. It always seems like a whirlwwind as there's always a flurry of interesting skating activities every week until the end of March. The first executive meeting of the fall season was held Wednesday, September 21 at the home of the president, Barb Norman. Those at- tending were: Past president, John Beane; president, Barb Norman; secretary, Carol Fox; Treasurer, Dorothy Dupee; vice president, Ann Gibson; Catherine Bennett, Marlene Forbes, Barb Consitt, and Audrey Mid- dleton. The president reported that two professionals have been hired for the '77-78 skating season in the persons of Guy Gordon, senior pro, now .living in Stratford and Miss Debbie Jeffrey, junior pro from Goderich. Two extra hours have been added to the figure skating week. Times allocated to the Clinton Club by the arena manager are: Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Wed- nesday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Skaters please note this big change in tim-es. It was agreed to have the one hour week learn to skate program again this year. It will be offered in two 10 -week sessions from October to the end of December and from January to the end of March. Club registration forms will be available next.. week 'at several locations. Please fill it out and return it to the secretary as soon as possible. Intermediates and seniors will receive' their forms and proposed plans by mail. All children of any age are welcome to join the club. Give us a try, you'll be glad you did. The Clinton Recreation Committee has offered prize money for a joint skate-a-thon between Clinton Minor Hockey boys and the Clinton skating clue The prize will go to 'the club with the most hours skated. Ice time will be SEAFORTH CURLING CLUB Norsiow-gria,.„.,, � wi 1r ' iP A';,.,10��1 illi::,, it"I a ))} i (rte" s'‘2.– ,- i 1.1//, iit MEMBERSHIPS Now Being Accepted For For Information on Men's or. Mixed Curling Call - HERB TRAVISS-WALTON 527-0359 KEN MOORE-EGMONDVILLE 527-0508 DAVE BEATTIE-CLINTON 482-9521 For Information on Ladies' Curling, Call MRS 2 BILL LOBB•CLINTON 482-3263 MRS. RONIRILEY-SEAFORTH 527-1045, IHEY!T WEEK. Did you know CHRISTMAS SEALS fight ASTHMA all year with: Health education and information ;, family astr '~1a programs .nay C Imp:. provided by the rec com- , mittee between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. The date of this joint marathon will be announced at a later time. Saturday, October 29 is the big day for 'the club's annual hake and rummage sale. Parents • and interested supporters please gather together any cast off household furniture,, ap- pliances, equipment, clothing, plants or garden produce; (pumkins) soon so that a special effort will once again swell the coffers of the club treasury. Watch this column for further plans as the weeks fly by. Good used skates, dresses ...and equipment will be sold at a special consignment sale at the arena at the beginning of the skating season. . For information contact your Lung Associatir.'n ASTHMA WEEK OCT 3-9 Despitplay, soccer club losing • By Rosemary Armstrong The CLinton'Soccer Club is facing relegation to the Third 'Division of London,, and District Soccer League despite the fact the team is playing some of its best soccer ever. In the past weeks some heartbreaking decisions have gone against them when in fact the team played well enough to win. q This Was `the ease on Saturday against' ' London Portuguese here in town, during a torrential rain sto"r'm which lasted the 'entire game and saw Clinton outplay • league - leading Portuguese for most of the first half. - Alex Harrett scored ^first for Clinton after only - five minutes" play. Portuguese went storming up the field and retaliated by equalising. In the meantime Clinton''goal keeper Gary Hesslewood was ejected from the game for allegedly kicking an opponent and Clinton was reduced to ten men for the remainder of the game. Grant Clark substituted in goal and did a remarkable job under the worst possible conditions. At times he was seen sliding 20 feet through the mud, but always came up with the ball. Meanwhile, Clinton kept. on the attack and Bill Cantelon made one 'of his famous dashes up the right wing and crossed a beautiful ball into the Portuguese goal mouth where Brian Smiley', Newington was lying in his favourite position waiting to Goderich roan wins "C" draw Ken McGee of Goderich was the winner last week in the 11th draw for $100 in the Clinton -Junior Mustangs 300 Booster Club draw. - There are four more draws left this year, including a $300 draw September 30, and 'a grand finale draw worth $1,000 in December. tap the brlI' into the net to put Clinton in the legd by 2-1. Once again, homwever, Portuguese - stormed right back and scored the equaliser. . The two teams turned round at halftime without a break and played their hearts out while slithering through, thequagmire that was the field.',, It seemed as if the game would end in a draw - a fair result for two teams playing in 3 these adverse weather conditions. This was not to be for '.Clinton, as Portuguese turned the pressure on and kept up a near constant barrage on Clark in goal. Two minutes from full time this pressure paid off as 'they scored the winner to make the final score 3-2 for the visitors GIVE T GENEROUS.LY Buffy sponsors motocross Brian Williams of Clinton, owner of Buffy's 'Burgers has announced his sponsorship of the first annual Buffy's Motocross at Hully Gully, near Varna. The Race will blast off on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. with some 300 juniors and schoolboys competing for trophies in the C.M.A. san- ctioned event. Special features will in- clude a 25 lap endurance race for the Buffy Cup, pee wee and bantam divisions of the • schoolboy class, '(small wheels), and a Saturday night hayride to Buffy's. Spectators and competito alike are invited to make thi a weekend of family fun at the] Motorsport Park near Varna. The pee wee division of the schoolboy class will be a first, allowing the 8-11 year olds to compete against each other rather than against the older bantams. This may be tH opportunity that many youngsters ,in the area have been waiting for. CLINTON MEN'S INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY LEAGUE 1977/78 REGISTRATION Register at the Clinton Arena on Monday, October 3 or Tuesday, October 11 between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. Registration Fee - $36.00 to be paid on the night you register Anyone who plays with another team is not allowed to play in this league. Anyone interested in refereeing contact James "Newt" , Collins at 482-7188. NATE: The first sixty most eligible players who register will be given first preference to play. There will be four balanced' teams "formed. 4), OPEN. YOUR MIND PEN HOUSE WILL OPEN THE DOOR TRAVEL FOR FRIENDSHIP... IT'S PRICELESS. I fit a small space in a big land whose face I hardly know. You say I can go explore its regions, discover its' seasons venture, taste adventure sing a new song, find I belong anywhere, everywhere. Open House Canada invites anyone between the ages of 14 and 22, to discover Canada, its geography, its people; to meet other young people like themselves in another part of Canada and visit them for a minimum of 5 days either in a group or as an individual ... and Open House ' Canada will pay the fare. OPEN HOUSE A youth exchange program sponsored by the Departtpent of the Secretary of State of Canada. 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