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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-10-24, Page 23United Soccer News Hell and Goodbye, United People! I was hoping like toad that, we'd win our last game•and finish the soccer seesorin a blaze of glory! (Big Mama loves to boast about her boys!!) , , In actual fact, our "get-up and go" just plain."got-upa•d went" We lost -miserably to the Yugoslav -Canadians, 4-0. A shut -out!! Ain't that a "bummer"? If sure wasn't the best of days, in more ways than one. The weather was terribly cold, a couple of fellas were missing from the regular line-up and we didn't begin the "match on time, which all. added ,Alp to disaster! In the first half, the opposition racked up three goals and that is a very' depressing arnount'to try, to catch up to and tie in a remaining 45 minute period. United• ju5b-wasn't with it and that's the ,straight goods, pure and sitnple! For such a proficient team as ours,' we sure looked like rookies! (no offense, Iain!!) The defense was unsure and un- stable and the forwards w.ere all over a0d then again, nowhere; which resulted in sloppiness, That's not to say United didn't try .'they did; but not as a unit. So, we left the first half with, a 3-Q score hanging over us. During the last 45 minutes, Howie Gottschalk was switched to 'the forward line from his heavy position on defense, in' a vain and valiant attempt to retrieve some lost ground .from the Yoguslays. But try = as he might, Howie cbuldn't get the needed break away to take a shot on goal. The opposition took, an opportunity during the remaining minutes of the game, to whip a final goal on us and the score was a fatal 4- 0. Ugh!).! I hated seeing this game lost, but was too darned frozen to complain!! (which was a godsend, no, doubt!!) You really gotta love a team to follow. them faithfully through thick and thin. and in rain, sleet and,, snow! Fans are crazy!! Clare Sager rates the "Player -of -the -day" award for his steadiness and firm determination. Way to play, Clare! "Sportsman -of -the -game" is once again (and forever!) Rolf• Gottschalk. You better know ole "Mighty Mouth" charmed the referee's cold heart with his witty repartee and his usual cool suave!! , "The Showmanship" award is reserved for Iain Lambert,' the one and only. "Rookie." We took a lot of hassle and still managed to perform skillfully. (He also gave as good as he got!!) "Big Mama's_ Special" , for Rick Fisher for a game well -played (as only "the Toe" can!) and Bill "the Whipper" Wedlock for a fine showing and some great passing. (That boy doesn't know his Own strength though. Some of those kicks were fantastic!) "The General" rates a special mention for his services in the line of duty. Playing two positions in one game is ?hard enough;' playing them wellis something else,again. Although he wasn't up to par, Howie's innate training won't let him do anything but the best•he can at that given moment; so he carried off his game° with persistance and perseverance. . I'daike to wish everydne'a'fond farewell until nextseason. It's been great fun writing for you and I hope you've enjoyed reading us as much as I've•enjoyed reporting about our fab team! • I'd •like to thank the Signal-St'5r for all the coverage, they've given us and want you to know we truly appreciate all their consideration. Thank you, fans, for your support at,all times and in many • places! And mostly, I'd like to thank Goderich ,United for giving us so many interesting games and happy memories, and for showing us that soccer can also be fun as well as being a serious report. The Goderich United Soccer Club thanks everyone for their interest in our team and wish you all the best.•See you all next year??: Much happiness and more love, Foxy. • P.S. Don't forget: United we stand Forever!! NESS C1UB N tommigm.....mmou WS Last week, Dave Weary picked up two more victories to remain undefeated in first place with seven victories. Charlie MacDonald moved up into second position by winning all three .of his games and is also undefeated with a five and zero record. The. only other player undefeated is Jilt Weary who now has a four and zero record. In Level 2, "Kirk Lyndon won both of his games to move into first place. Larry McDougall has , shown great improvement this year and holds the lead in Level three with .500%. Both Don `Bogue and John Kloeze improved their averages slightly and are battling it out 'for second position in Level three with only .018% separating the two' players. Mike Koszycki picked up his' first win of the season to ad- vance from • Level four into , Level three. Robert Cox won two of his four games to move out of last place •and past Kathy Wpary and John Kloeze. As of•Oct. 16/74 the standings are as follows: LEVEL 1: Dave Weary with 7 wins, 0 losses and '0 draws; Chas. MacDonald 5-0-0 1;000; Jim Weary. 4-0-0 1.000; and Jim Kingsley 4-1-0 .800, . . LEVEL 2: Kirk Lyndon with 5 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws for .714 per cent; Glen Wightman 4-2-0 .667; Brian Miller 4-3-0 .571; and John Kane 3-2-2 .571. LEVEL 3: Larry McDougall with 4 wins, -'4 losses and 1 draw for .500 per cent; Don Bogie °6-7-0 .462; John Kloeze 4-5-0 .444; Barrell Kloeze 2-5-0 .286,; and Mike Koszycki 1-3=0 ROBERTSON ROUNDI1P Mr. Bogie's Grade VlUI. class went Orienteering at Point Farms, Thursday, October 17. They were accompanied by Mr. Bogie and Mr. Wince Elliot from, Exeter. On • 'Thursday, October 17, Mr..EBrooks took his Grade 6 class to Jenkins' sugar bush in Saltford. They' studied nature there. ° On Wednesdav,.October 16, we had Cross Country at Point Farms. The students had. to run two miles. The divisions were: Intermediate Girls and Boys, Junior. Girls and Boys, Midget Girls and Boys. Robertson won two pennants. ' The outstanding runners were Stephanie ,Marriot, Sharon Burbine, Larry Madge, Jody 11hetstone,; Steve Arbour, Kevin Wood, Bill Peters, Con- nie McLean, "Denise Mit- nhalmnr' Pn,i! novilnhprtv and. • LEVEL 4: Laird Eisler with 1 win, 4 losses and 1 draw for .250 per cent; Bill Barwick 1-4- • 1 .250; Robert Cox 2-7-0 .222; • Kathy Weary 1-5-0 .167; and Harold Kloeze 1-5-0 .167. ' HONORARY MEMBERS:. Clarke Teal with 2 wins, 1 loss and 0 ' draws for .667 per cent; Ia'n Ross 0-Q-1' .500; and Glen Fa.lkiner 0-1-0 .000. GIVE BLOOD SAYE LIFE Metric Inforrnation The Huron County Board ctf Education will present a series of four •nlght school classes to assist the general public in understanding the reasons for conversion to the Metric System. An Introduction to some of the most commonly used metric measurements will be offered. The first sessionof each will" be held as follows and will continuo. for four weeks. • Central Huron Secondary School - Tuesday, October 29 South Huron District High School - Tuesday, October 29 Goderich District Collegiate Institute - Wed- nesday, October 30 F.E. Madill Secondary School - Wednesday, Oc- tober 30 Sessions• commence at 8 p.m. Further information is available from each school. .• There will be no charge for theta' sessionsamemommoiwoolisimmumlimm Chris Wood. Mr. Kemp's class made place mats for `the Goderich Nursing Homes. We used fall leaves, waxed paper and an iron to press. them. Team One won the school team soccer' :championship Wednesday, October 16. The team members are `9illy Peters, Randy Stoddart°; Robert MacDonald, Doug Cruickshank, Bill Shewfelt, Mike Van Der Meer, Danny Boyce, Larry Madge, Robert Royal, George Swan and Josh Lovell. Senior boys' football started October' 23. We hope it is a nice day to hold our Parent Interviews on October 28 and November 5. We would like to say that we made good time on the fire drill which took us 45 seconds to get out. • • GgDER'ICB SIGNAL:STAR. TUURSDAY, OCTOBER 241974—PAGE 1144 Al 'Leggatt of Robertson Memorial public school hands 'out ; penants to the winning senior b.oys team from Brookside Public School at the Goderich • Zone cros's country meet held six categories. Membersof the winning team include Ken Met- zger, Gerald de Groot, Greg Hackett,• Danny Mackenzie and 4' , 'Tim Hodges. (staff photo) - at. Point Farms. Brookside won the event capturing four of:the' o FROM OUR LOW REGULAR CATALOGUE PRICE ON 1 ONLY OFANY1 ITEM OF YOUR CHOICE FROM OUR NEW 1974-75 CATALOGUE Bring it in person to your nearest Woolco Catalogue Store or Woolco Catalogue Order Office arid; as an introduction to mil', new 1974-75 catalogue, receive 10% off our low regular price on 1 only of any one item in the 1974-75 catalogue! 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