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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-09-06, Page 6PAGE 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THVRSDAY, SE)TEMBER 6 , 1,979 Softball playoff action tied The Clinton Housewives, evened up the race Thursday night, beating the Clinton Sluggers 13.7, in Women's Softball action. Diane Snell batted in the first run of the game for the Sluggers, eArly in the. first inning on a single. The Housewives came back to even the score in the bottom of the first with Janet ",Rutledge hitting a double and getting a.R,B.I. Marlene Cunningham got a R.B.I. at the top of the second, but the Housewives came back with power, when Pat Norman belted a home run down the right field line ---with two on base. Two more runs were scored on doubles by Carol Lobb and Mary Morley and a single by Judy Williams. The Sluggers threatened in the third scoring two runs on a triple by Dinnie Bell and an error by the Housewives. The home team Housewives were unable to score, leaving one on base. Dianne Miller got a R.B.I. with .a double for the Sluggers, but the .Housewives wiklened the " score to 10-5 with Marion Stephans I -getting one R. B:I. ' and , Joan Van- dendool two R.B.I.s. Diane Vanderwaal scored, two runs . in the fifth for the Sluggers, then Pat Norman got her_,. second home—run of the tnaturally speaking night in the bottom of the fifth. There was no one on base. The Sluggers were unable to score again in, the game while the Houseiwives brought in two additional runs in the sixth. The ' top of the �ys do well seventh required , only three throws by winning pitcher Gail Dater to end the game. The final and deciding game of the series will be held tonight, Thursday, September 6, at 8:30 p.m. in Clinton. Two local 15 -year-old boys, Tony Gibbings of Clinton and Rick Kloss of Brucefield have had a busy summer of canoeing, as members of the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association in the junior class. They have travelled as far south to Chatham and north to North Bay throughout the summer. Besides the local Kinsmen race, theyhave canoed at Seaforth, Strathroy, Thames River Canoe Race (Bunny Buridle), Chatham, St. Marys, Wallaceburg, Victoria Road Canoe Race . at Kirkfield, Wilkesport Canoe Race, Parkhill Regatta, The Marsh Mash Race at Bradford, Coboconk Lions and Less Race at Coboconk,, Barrie Canoe Club Race at Barrie, Port Franks Conservation Race at Thedford, Mit- chell Cornfest Races at Mitchell and London Canoe Club Race at London. In the above races, the boys have had a record of two seconds and the rest all firsts. by steve cooke By Steve Cooke Is it possible for modern man to survive in the bush without today's aids? I don't know of anyone who's tried it lately, but at least one man has shown that it could be done. In 1913, a Boston artist named Joe Knowles stripped off all his clothes and strolled off into. the northern Maine bush carrying only his pride, determination and knowledge with him. His goal was to sruvive for two months in the wild. When his time was up, Joe Knowles stepped from the bush in Quebec, eleven pounds lighter and two inches slimmer, but in amazingly good shape. Granted,. Joe probably picked the best time of the year to try his stunt, but it was still an amazing feat. August and September. would give him relatively fly free days and nights and fruit and nut crops would be ripening,. but without even a knife or matches, he still had to clothe, shelter and feed himself for a remarkably long 60 days. Luckily for us he chronicled his events on birch bark and wrote a book when he returned called, "Alone in the Wilderness". In this book apparently he describes how he trapped a small bear with a deadfall in the first few days to supply him with, meat and his first piece of clothing. He goes on to tell of building rock dams to trap trout, and then catching them with his bare hands. He stalked and killed a small buck deer to provide him with more meat and clothing. Sinews were used to -fashion a bow which added squirrels and grouse to the larder. He had a woodsman's knowledge of edible roots and plants which helped vary his diet and used birch bark to fashion containers for cooking and storing. He created his fires by using the friction method, a technique that even few boy scouts know today. Joe Knowles not only sur- vived, he prospered in the face of these hard- ships. Could we do it today? I like to consider myself something of a "woodsman" and do not get overly upset at the thought of spending a night "in the bush" in the event I ever get turned around while hunting. But then, I would have a rifle, knife, warm clothing, matches, compass and probably a candy bar in_ my packets.. I'd make it through the night okay, 'but to face two month the way Joe did ----? I hope I never have to try it. �-++ Here's a couple of camping tips you might find useful. One of the best tools to include with your gear to make your campsite more comfortable is a garden rake. A few minutes with the rake will clear an area for your tent and camp fire. You'll be surprised how fast you can gather a good pile of tinder withLit and raked trails make for much easier walking after it's dark. It's a good idea to shortengbe handle somewhat toe, make it less cumbersa"me and easier to store. Ever try cooking on an open fire when you have a campfire maniac around? You know the guy I mean. Every time the coals are getting just right he sneaks in and dumps another armload of wood on the fire. The solution is fairly simple. Just set your grill up a few paces away and when you're ready to cook, snatch a few shovelfulls of coals from his roaring inferno: You'll be happy with a nice layer of coals to cook on while he's happy with his three ,foot bonfire and the light from the flames is enough to see if the steaks are done. Another variation is the keyhole fireplace which is described in irnost camping manuals . Try adding a length df No. ,9 fence wire and a pair of side cutting pliers to your camping gear. You'll find about.a million different uses for it, from emergency car repairs to pot hangers and I the camp knick knacs that make life easier. A iece twisted around a tree is a lot .easier to ernove than a 4" ardox nail,; and works just as ell, Just try taking swine along once and you'll neVe'lr'be" without it, again. i Tony and Rick also entered in the Matta`wa River Canoe I6ce at North Bay. As there was no Junior Class, the boys entered in the expert class to go the 40 -mile run. It was a real challenge for the boys and as a result came in fifth. On September 8, they will journey to the OM - CRA Provincial Meet at Coboconk where they will run in the MC2 Junior class against some very able competitors from all over Ontario. Canoeing has kept the boys very active over the summer as well it ,has given the boys an opportunity to see some areas of the province they might not have otherwise seen. The friendships made while on these outings will long be remembered by Tony and Rick. Perhaps next year there .will be more young competitors from this area taking part in the sport, since there was considerable interest shown in the canoe lessons offered this summer by the local recreation committee. Good luck boys in your final effort this year. No, a trio'of outlaws did not roll Into Bayfield 'over the weekend. These fellows were actually a harmless bunch who only donned cowboy hats and boarded a wagon to take part In the fun at the Bayfield Fair parade on Saturday. (News - Record photo) sports )1 On the Seaforth greens Preparations are well underway for the eighth Annual Seaforth : Men's Invitation Tournament coming up op Saturday. This. is truly the highlight of the men's golfing., season at our club. The field consists of over 100 golfers from all over southwestern Ontario and as far away as Bermuda,, England, and Scotland. What an international flavor has been added to our tournament! Last year twd friends from Bermuda made the journey to Seaforth and this year they are bringing six additional Bermudians. As a precaution that the Bermudians will have some competition for the "Overseas" trophy, one golfer from England and one from Scotland are also entered in the field. The course will be closed on Saturday since the golfers will be star- ting off at 8 a.m. and won't be finished until 4 t' p.m. After 4, the course will be open to the public, while the competitors enjoy dinner and the amblings from the racetracks By Lois Gibbings Go And Win, Owned by Wayne Horner of Clinton, took a new lifetime record of 2:00.2. at Hazel Park, Michigan on August 24. In his next start on August 31 he finished second in a 2:00:4 mile. This gives the four- year-old pacing son of Bye Bye Andy -Winnie Wick earnings of $21,945 from 28 starts this year. Fleet Fighter was third in Clinton race entries RACE No. 1 Pace 1425. LET ME BY C. Travis VITA SKIP • K. Wallis WILLVAN GIRL C. Young LUCKY SANDS W. Luzak IRISH STEPPER L. DeCaluwe TILLY'SSUCCESS J. Duckworth, GREENWAY BYE BYE N. McRann A.E. SING OUT'S HOPE D: Jewitt MISS KRISTA HAL J. Merriam RACE No. 2 Pace $400. MISS WILMINGUN JEFF SMITH BUBBLING OVER SIOUX. WARRIOR CACTUS MACK RAGTIME KID DELCREST DAN A.E. HIGHLAND WISH R. Henry LEAHAVENJEWELL J. Watt R. Battin R. Battin T.B.A. J. Moffat R..Cake J. Meriam D. Jewitt RACE No. 3 Pace 1425. HIGHLAND BIRTHDAY W. Dupee MANATISLE A. Hardy DIANNE CAMP D. Kennedy DEEP RUN SHELLY R. Henry CLAYBROOK KAOLA D. Jewitt DONNADALE PARKER_ R. Battin CRIMSON,JOSIE R. Henry A.E. ROBRA INSONG W. Luzak MISS LEPAGE M. VanLanduyt RACE No. 4 Trot 1400. SCARLET WALBOB R. Henry CLEVER"ROJE W. German BONIFIES R. McLean ALLURES PRIDE N. McRann MISS MOONSHINE R. McLean ROLLY'S MARK C. Young SAX HANOVER T.B.A. A.E. ' ALPHA HERB B. Rapson DUTCHSABBY , 0. Witte RACE No. 5 Pace 1450. CARELESS ANDY ' R. Henry SUPER DUKE L. Bako HYATTS TREASURE' D. Jewitt PEETONG J. Wallace ARNiES PEGGY L. DeCaluwe FLYING ONE R. Cake FiRST SEMESTER R. Battin A.E. AUBURN FORBES N R. Henry ARTHUR DEVIL B.Spry RACE No. 6 Pace 1425. GOLD PAINT GIRL C. Young J. G. FROSTY J. McLennan WESTERN TAP N. MCRann DiAL TONE F. MacDonald DIANNA CHOICE R. McLean DARJOWEICK J. Wallace MY FRIEND JASON R. McLean A.E. GRANNY GRATTAN D. Jewitt MOORELANDS DICK. W. Dupee RACE No. 7 Pace , $475. DIRECT BY PAS. R. Mason DILLON SONG D. Jewitt KNIGHT A GONE J. Muir ALEX OF LONDON R. McLean BENMILLER BUDDI V. Vanstone FREEWAY MIDY R. Battin SPITFIRE SME L. DeCaluwe RACE No. 8 Pace 1500. ARROCHAR RUTH R. Henry HIGHLAND EVENING P. Maguire SWIFT HONEY R, Henry BE NO R. Rundle BELYLE ALICE R. Williamson YVONNE'S JEFF G. Roebuck WHIRLOFF BYE BYE R. Cake A.E. HARLO CHAMP B. Caldwell ANY KNIGHT L. Bako RACE No. 9 Pace 1525. IRON LASSIE R. McLean K. T. GENERAL M. Williams PRIMA CEASAR T.B.A. LOBRO FRITZ G. Hill ADORABLE LUCK E. Mason IMA JERRY R. Jerry AZUCAR ARNIE F. Maguire A.E. WEE DEVIL F. MacDonald MARSHALL WEICK R. Weick',. s RACE No. 10 Pace 11000. VALLEYCREEK ZIP R. McLean GRANNY MATHERS R. Mathers SINGLEMORE J. Wallace G. G. GREENTREE - J. Muir MAUDS KNIGHT F. Maguire LYRAGEM M, Williams LADY SAMANTHA R. McLean A.E. SHIAWAY RED R. Battin No director Seaforth's recreation director, Clive Buist, has submitted his resignation after six years of coor- dinating, athletic events for the town. The Huron Expositor reported that Mr. Buist presented his, resignation to Seaforth council and on October 1 will take on a new position as parks and recreation director for the town of Fergus and area. Best Interest 1:0 SEMI-ANNUAL r OR QUARTERLY We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. 'Subject to thango EXETER. 235.2420 O Gcise rKneaIe IfSidtitiCC Agency Inc. GRAND BEND CLINtON 23 8484 482.9Y47+ a 2:02.3 mile on August '27, while Karl T. Seelster- finish'ed second in 2:00.1 on August 31. The $2,000 Clinton Centennial Pace` 'winner was Ideal Pleasure in 2:04.1 at Clinton Kinsmen Raceway- on Sunday afternoon. Clinton's Mayor Harold Lobb presented a- blanket to driver Ken Hardy -and owners Tom and Andy Hardy of Lucan. Finishing second was Mark •Williams with Lyragem, while Jim Wallace was third with Mr. Jon Bob followed by Dennis Jewitt driving Lady Samantha. Last year's winner J.D. Pride ended up seventh. Auburn Forbes N, owned by Wayne Horner and driven by Randy Henry, picked up his sixth win of the year in the second, followed by Bill Caldwell' driving Harlo Champ for Lorne Dale. of Clinton. Dennis Jewitt was third with Alex of London for Alf Grummettof Stratford. Dillon Song had his fourth win in a row and his 12th of the year from 18 starts in the fourth for Barry Elliott .of .Kit- chener, trainer Walter Oster of Clinton and driver Dennis Jewitt. John Muir -finished second with his Keystone Shawnee, while. Ross Battin was fourth with Hyatts Treasure for August De Groof of Clinton. Dillon' Song paced his fastest mile this year winning this race in 2:08.3. Ferric Grattan, owned by Art Maskell of Goderich, had his first lifetime win in 2:13.4 in the fifth. The four -year - Turn to page 7 • Lawn bowlers hold tourney On . Sgpterriber 2, • the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club held their, annual Harvest Tournament with good weather and all greens full. There were entries there from London, Walkerton, Goderich, St. Marys, Blyth, Seaforth, Atwood, -Exeter, Brussels, and Clinton. The tournament winners were Bert Garrett and partners Iva Boyes, and Bill Carter from the Clinton Club. The second prize went to Cliff Ashton and partners Lonnie Matthews and Myrtle Vodden from the Clinton Club also. Third prize went to Art Finlayson and partners from Seaforth. Then fourth prize was won by a Clinton team, Walter Newcombe and partners Della Slavin and Harry Ball. The consolation prize was won by C. Johnson and his partners from St. Marys. The Clinton Lawn Bowlers held their two regular jitneys last week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with good at- tendance and everybody having a good time. On Tuesday the high game winner for ladies was first Myrtle Vodden and Isobel Colson was second. High man went to Ralph Horne and second went to Don Haines. On Thursday the high lady was Della Slavin and Jean Gray was second. The high man went to Keri 'McDougall and Cliff Ashton was second. Motocross action set for. Walton Walton will be the scene of exciting motocross racing on September 8 and 9. On Saturday, Sept. 8 there will be schoolboy and junior racing and Sunday the experts and seniors will be fighting for a part of the. $2,000 in prize money in the "Molson Ontario Motocross Championship 79". The race is presented by the Maitland Dirt Riders and sanctioned by the CanadianMotorcycle Association. The track is located on the farm of Kris Lee and is probably one of the most spec- tacular natural terrain tracks in Canada. 400 riders and 4,000 spec- tators are expected. Local riders include Phil and Roland Lassaline and Steven Boyce of Goderich. John, .Hugo and Charlie Maaskant, Randy Marriage and Wayne and Danny Ryerson from Clinton area will also be racing. The Sunday expert race features most of the best riders in Canada. A large contingent from ,the North Eastern States will also be present. Presently' first in the standings is Dave Hollis from Oxford, Mich, Kirk Bigelow from Rochester, Mich. is second, Dave Taff, Woodstock is third and Bill McLean, Bur- naby, B.C. is fourth. Presentation of prizes. The golfers will be trying for trophies in both gross and net. The low net trophy is the Shorty Munro tt;ophy, "Defending it is Jim Watson of Seaforth. Bill Walsh also of Seaforth will be out. to .defend his low gross trophy donated by the Commcial H. The tournament will be the first round in.the Club Championship play. In the search for a club champion, each player must play in the tour- nament, 'as well as two additional 18 hole rounds. The middle round is scheduled for the Sunday following the tournament and the last round the next Saturday. The low total for the three days will be declared club champion and be eligible to play in the Champion , of Champions Tobi"r- nament in 1980 for the 43ee,€eater Trophy. Our defending champion is Ken Doig. The men's match play consolation was won last week by Bill Weber in a round robin against Bill Price and Dave Longstaff. Men's night was won by the team of Ron Harris and Bill Weber com- bining with a 36 and 40 respectively for a 76 total. Don't forget to come olq ,out again tonight! 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