Clinton News-Record, 1979-11-29, Page 6PAGE s-,-cI.INTON NEWS -RE~ CQRD, THURSDAY, NQVMMBgR jai 1979
by Brian Marriage
The Clinton. Mustangs
failed to gain any ground
on the third place team in
OHA Central Jr. 'C'
action last weekend when
they dropped two close
games.
Last Friday night in
Clinton, the Kincardine
Kinucks managed a 2-1
victory, while on Sunday
night the Walkerton
Black Hawks came .from
behind and handed the
Stangs a 5-4 loss.
Clinton scored the first
goal in last Friday night's
contest early in the
second period on a shot
by Tony Gibbings. The
Kinucks rebounded late
in the second period with
a pair of goals. The last
one which proved the
eventual winner, was a
controversial goal • as
manyfans say it failed to
entethe net but the
Kincardine goal judge
turned the light on.
Referee Bruce Griffin,
after a conference with
the goal judge, counted it.
In Saturday night's
game, the Stangs opened
up a two goal lead mid-
way through the second
period on a pair of goals.
by Claes Westburg and a
single by Dave
Stephenson., The Black
Hawks came back to tie
the game at three apiece
before the second period
ended.
Early in the third
period Dave Stephenson
scored his second goal of
the game and gave the
Stangs a one goal lead
they couldn't hang on to.
by
steve
cooke
If you're anything like me, buying Christmas
gifts is a real chore. While cost is always a
factor, the biggest problem is trying to find a
useful and satisfactory gift for everyone. There
is just too much junk on the market today and it's
awfully easy to grab something at the last
minute that turns out to be totally useless. For
that reason, I'm dedicating this column to those
women who have an outdoorsman to buy a gift
for.
Anyone who spends any time outdoors can
always use another pair of socks. Wool socks are
traditional and a good choice for those who can
wear them. If, however, you are bothered by
wool, there is 'an excellent stocking available
that you can probably wear without any
problems. They're called "Thirty below", and
are generally sold for about $3. A pair of thirty.
below's will make a great gift for anyone.
A great little stocking stuffer is a match safe.
It's a little metal container that keeps a dozen .
kitchen matches safe and .dry and having one in
your pocket in the bush could mean the dif-
ference between life and death. Canadian Tire
Stores are one place I know that always seem to
have them at their sporting goods counter and
they only cost about $1.50.
A good compass is always greatly appreciated,
but if you get one, be sure it is"GOOD".:My own
favorite is the Silva "Ranger" model, and is the
one most often used by professionals in the bush.
Timber cruisers, forest fire crews, surveyor -s,-
etc. all use this compass and since their life may
depend on its accuracy., you can bet it must be
one of the best. The Ranger usually sells for
about $38, so ' you won't find them in just any
store. You better start looking for one now if you
want it in time for Christmas. Stores that
specialize in hunting and fishing equipment are'
'your best bet.
Another good compass (the one I carry in my
pocket all the time) is called the Silva "Hunt-
sman". This is a lightweight compact outfit that
is tough, durable (mine has been through the
clothes washer and dryer more than once) and
accurate. While I would not recommend it for
serious bush work, it is excellent for short ex-
cursions into Southern Ontario bush lots. The
Huntsman is carried by Canadian Tire stores
and sells for less than $10.
The choice of a particular knife is usually
swayed by personal preference, so if you buy one
for someone else as a gift, stick to the time
honoured favorites. A good quality sheath knife
will probably cost in the. neighbourhood of $30 to
$40'.• The main pitfall to avoid here is buying one
that is too big. A lot of novices fall into this trap
and wind up with something that comes closer to
resembling a short sword rather than a func-
tional hunting knife. A four'or five inch blade is
all that is required, even when it comes to
dressing a moose, so you're better to keep the
knifeon the short side rather than the long.
The folding lock -back knives that come with a
pouch to wear ,,on the belt are becoming very
popular and for good reason. They are generally
of a good quality, are easy and safe to carry and
are about the right size. You can expect to pay
from approximately $20 up, depending on the
make and quality.
One last suggestion for an inexpensive gift•is
something few people 'Would think of. It's
Ellwood Epps' Sportsmans Catalogue and
Guide. A lot of people will remember Ellwood
from his Clinton days, and he is still going strong
at his Orillia location. Not only is the catalogue
chocked full of outdoor articles at reasonable
prices, but it is a virtual encyclopedia of outdoor
tips and advice. The biggest advantage is that if
you act fast and order it now, you may still be
able tb order the rest of your gifts from it. Time
is running short however. Even if you don't get it
in time to order for Christmas, it's a great gift all
by itself and will provide hours of enjoyment. To
. get one, send $2 to Ellwood Epps Orillia Ltd.,
Highway 11 North, Orillia, Ontario L3V6H3 and
ask for their catalogue.
Whatever outdoor gift you decide to buy, make
sure of one thing. Buy only top line quality
equipment. You will find that it is slightly more
expensive, but it is dependable and it will give
you:a lifetime of service.
The -Black Hawks tied
the score when Greg
Flowers deflected one
into our own net and with
three minutes to go in the
game the Hawks scored
the winner.
Tfie Mustangs travelled
to Hanover last Tuesday
night and will. .host
Wingham Ironrnen this
Friday at 8:30 p.m. The
Stangs then travel to Port
Elgin- on Sunday for a 3
p.in. afternoon.contest.
Ramblings
from the races
by Lois Gibbings
Karl T. Seelster, a four-
year-old son of Tarport
Count -Keystone Jam,
was a winner in 2:02 at
Windsor Raceway on
Saturday night for owner
Wayne Horner of Clinton.
Wayne lost his six-year-
old pacer As A Rule N
when he was claimed out
of the ninth race.
At Western Fair
Raceway in London on
November 23, Randy
Henry of Goderich was
third with Bruce
Volland's Crimson Josie
who is back trotting
again.
On Saturday afternoon
at the same track, Randy
McLean was first with
C.P. Goodnuff in p, 2:08.1
for Charles P. Haskett of
Lambeth and third with
True Mix owned by
Marion J. Powell of
Thamesford.
Merr.ywoodHoot, a
seven-year-old ;trotter. by
Hoot Frost-Jesabel Hill,
was second in , a 2;07.2
mile at Mohawk
Raceway on November 24
with trainer Jerry Duford.
on the bike for owner
Nancy Holmes of Clinton.
Shar Mel, owned by
Larry and Ray Jeffrey of
Goderich, finished second
'at the same • track on
Sunday night with Harold
Stead up in the 2:05.1
mile.
Tim Robinson of
Goderich gave Diller
Demon -another win at
Orangeville Raceway on
Sunday afternoon..
Howard Kennedy
finished third with Hyatts
Treasure, owned and
trained by August De
Groof of Clinton, in the
same race.
At London on Monday
night, Granny Mathers
picked up her third win of
the year for the Broken M
Stables of Goderich with
Ray Mathers up. The
seven-year-old mare by
Tarport Arnie -Bonnie P
Grattan has also had four
seconds and six thirds in
26 starts.
Gerry Roebuck of
Goderich was second
with Nancy Meadow in
the sixth, while Andes
Peggy finished third.
tourney
The Clinton Youth
Bowling Council grabbed
the major share of the
prizes in a tournament
they held on November18
at the Clinton Crown
Lanes.
About 30 young bowlers
from Clinton, Port Elgin,
Seaforth and Goderich
battled for prizes donated
by local merchants for
the seniors YBC tourney,
with the top four boys and
the top three girls'win-
ning prizes.
First prize of a watch
donate& by the Clinton
Legion were won by of
Gary Armstrong, while
seeond place was won by
' Gerry Nobel of Seaforth,
Turn to page 7 •
For the third yeah in a row, the Clinton Housewives
won the grand championship of the Huron Ladies
Softball League, desposing of eight other teams.
Team members include, front row, left to right,
Louise Brown, Joan Vandendool, Mary Morley, Pat
Norman, and Marian Stevens. Back row are Carol
Lobb, Jan Rutledge, Sharon White, coach Don
LST #Su"riau,"s : yT9ii wt!a7.fr kF
Freeman, Gail Daer, and Kathy Lobb. Missing
were Karen Stewart and Judy Williams. (photo by
James Fitzgerald)
sports
BY Drusllla
TwYriliani
Boaspiels at Exeter
and Harriston brought
good results for Seaforth
curlers this, past
weekend. In Exeter the
rink skipped„ by Bob
Campbell with • John
Patterson, vice; Bruce
Coleman, second and
.Gerry erry Lobb, lead was
awarded second prize
f ter a win -loss score for
their three 8 -end games.
Two wins and one loss
in their , three games
Y.; grabbed third prize for
the Czerry Walter rink
with Bob Wilson,' Don
Tremeer and Bob Jar -
='y Muth making up that
foursome.
At the Harriston
Chicken Producers Spiel,
the rink skipped by Bob
Ste. Marie with Bill
`Fleming, vice; Herb
Travis, second and -Lloyd
Townsend, lead won both
games ames and tied for
first place. They were,
however, awarded
second prize when the
final score was decided
on aggregate points.
Congratulations!
Other local curlers at
the same spiel included,
the rink skipped. by --Ken
Moore with Ray Hut-
chinson, Jim Rose and
Darwin 04011,70r1Pall.
Da,Ye Cornish and Jim
Robertson of Top Notch
made up one half of Bill
Taylor's„ Har, ristort rink
and Richard Reeder was
quarter part of the team
placing fourth in their
draw. Sounds like
everyone had a real good
outing.
Anyone looking for
bonspiel information
should check the notice
board at the Club. There
certainly are lots of. good .
Bonspiels from which to
choose.
It seems incredible, but
we're already. into the
second half of the pre -
Christmas draw with but
two games to go in most
cases - three for the men
and competitive teams.
With the points on the
score -board running very
close in some instances,
the curling becomes very
interesting about this
time of the draw.
The ladies held their
`Fun -Day' on Tuesday, its
success due to the good
team -work of the
"Special Events"
committee. ---
Good curling to the
men's teams off to the
Imperial Bonspiel in
Sarnia and the Cash Spiel
in - Harriston this
weekend.
Molson's Crown Mixed
The Orangoutangs
have a big lead on first
place with 36 points, Five
teams, the Bears, the
Pink Elephants, the
Chimpanzees, the Bub,
cats and the Laughing..
Hyenas are all battling
for second place with 28
points each.
The Cheetahs follow
with 25 points and ..the
Tigers are last withh313;
In the individual
scoring, Jean Go01 had
the ladies' high single of
282. Carole Doer had the =
high triple 'of 66A, and
Marj Moore took the high
average of 209.
For the men, Gary
Armstrong had the high ..
single of 325 and the high,
triple of 921. Ken John-
ston took the high
average of 236.
YBC Teen
Lynn. Armstrong was
the top bowler for the
ladies. She 'took the high
single of 253, the high,
triple of -700 and: the high
average of 191.
Dave Allan had the,;
men's high single of 286
Gary Armstrong=took the
hightriple Of 708 and the
high average of 213.
In the team standings,
Cooper's Crushers are on
top with 39 and the All
Pros are second with 32.
The Chop's Sticks have.
26, the No Names have 24.,
the' Half Wits follow with
15 points and Marni's
Molesters are last with.
11.
Clinton Mixed
Rocky's Rollers are the
top team in the league
with 45 ponts and the
S.C.A.B.S. are next with
37. The Bees are close
behind with 36 points and
Different Strokes have 31.
The M and M's have 30
Tuckersmith Mixed
Roses and Rye are first
with 50 points while
Mary's Martinis and
Amy's Slings are tied for
second spot with 48 points
each.
Hilda's Hi -Balls are in
third lace with 46 points
and Isobel's Baby Ducks
are behind with 41.
Martha's Manhattans are
last with 39.
Angus Hummel was the
topbowler for the men.
He took the high single of
320, the high 'triple of 821
and the high average of
220.
Rose Hummel had the
ladies' highsingle of 243
and the high triple -of 592.
Amy Gerrits had the high
average with 187.
Tuesday Afternoon
In the lv gue, Boye's
Boucles are'first with 56
and the` Calico Cutters
are close behind with 55.
The Five Pins have
531/2, while Nora's
Notions and Duddy's .
Denims are tied with 50'
points each. Gwen's
Ginghams are neNt with
47 and Chessell's Cut Ups
are in last place with 45.
The high single went to
Beulah Keyes with 262
and Iva Reid had the high
triple of 711 and the high
average of 215.
Men's Intertown
Clinton continues to
dominate the league as
the Clinton Hotel team
holds ` `fisrt place down
this week with 58 points,
followed by Clinton •
Crown Lanes and
Stratford Mike's 1 with 51
each. They are followed
by Stratford Bowl -Mor
with 48, St. Marys with 39,
Lucan 1 with 36, and.
Stratford Mikes 3 with 24.
Next come Clinton's
Fleming Flyers with 22,
Lucan 2 with 20, Stratford
Mikes 2 and Seaforth with
19 each, while Zurich
trails badly with only
nine points: -
In the individual
honors, Steve • Allen of
Crown Lanes had the high
single of 369, while Bill
Wilson and Steve Huras
of Mikes .1 tied for the
high five with 1350, and
Mark. Stumpf rolled the
high average of 241.9.
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