Clinton News-Record, 1983-06-15, Page 17I
PAGE 16---CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1
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S;I::I.rts Editor
Two years ago the Clinton Raceway came
dangerously close to collapsing. Profits had been
gradually declining and in 1981 the track lost $16,
Since that time, a group headed by Bill Fleming, called
„the Clinton Raceway Incorporated" has turned things
around and last year the raceway turned over a sizable
profit. This Sunday, the Clinton Raceway kicks off
another season of harness racing with a number off
changes in store for both horseman and spectators.
Sunday's opening races will be open to the public free
of charge, allowing people to check out the new look the
raceway is introducing.
Track renovations and a new computerized betting
system should make harness racing in Clinton bigger
and better than ever.
According to Larry Daw, the general manager of
Clinton Raceway Incorporated, the new betting system
consists of approximately 35 computerized machines,
that should take away the possibility of errors and
speed up the process of placing bets and cashing in
cards.
Mr. Daw said the machines are being leased from
the Elmira Raceway. The old parimutuel machines
that have been used in past years, were purchased by
the Raceway from the Kinsmen Club. They will be used
only in case of malfunction with the computerized
machines.
This year spectators at the track can purchase
tickets for triactor racing. One dollar tickets are know
available. In the past spectators could only het $2, $5
and $10 tickets. Now any amount will be taken.
Spectators can also place SHOW bets this year and
advanced betting will also be provided. Mr. Daw
stressed that all bets should be made in plenty of time
before the start of the race and that you give the
cashiers at the booths the bet as win, place or show, the
horse and number and the amount of the bet. This
should speed up the process and relieve some off the
congestion around the betting areas.
Because of the expected efficiency of these new
machines, the number of booths will be decreased to
about 35 from 45 last year. Both buying and cashing
tickets can be done in the same booth, saving time and
adding a great convenience for the spectator.
Two machines have been added in the bar area and
the former race secretary office has been converted
into another betting area. It has been divided into two
areas, one betting booth for the general public and one
for the horsemen.
Clinton Raceway Incorporated has also spent $3,000
to widen the track between 50 and 60 feet. This will
allow triactor betting and eight horses to run in every
race. It will also allow the Raceway to run Ontario
Sired Stake races.
The Raceway has added 18 new stalls for horses, by
making renovations to one of the barns. The Raceway
can now house 112 horses.
A new fence has been added to turn number one to
protect the swimming pool from dust caused by the
race track. Calcium will also be added to control dust
problems.
According to Mr. Daw, the Raceway has applied for
an 11 race program to replace the present 10 race
fol -mat. He hopes to run 11 races this Sunday.
Mr. Daw also said that because of the track
renovations, horses have been recording times up to
three seconds faster, while qualifying. He said that the
track records for two-year-old pacing colts are in
jeopardy of being broken this year.
The purses at this year's races will be a minimum of
$600 (per race). A week this Sunday, the Raceway
hopes to be holding at least four Sired Stake races.
Come out this Sunday and check out the raceway
renovations for yourself. The racing action should be
faster than ever.
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y Rod Hilts
The Clinton Recreation
Committee have decided to
take out tenders on a variety
of jobs that are to be done on
the Community Centre.
Last year, Ken Dunn of
:•.M. Ross and Associates
Engineers of Goderich
conducted a structural
report on the arena and
made the following
recommendations to the
Recreation and Arena
committees:
- That the gable end toward
the race barns be aluminum
clad to prevent further
deterioration.
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- That the build-up roof on
the compressor room be
repaired.
- That the steel tie rods at the
ends of the arena ice area be
sanded and repainted to
prevent further corrosion
problems.
-That the fascia and front
window areas be scraped
and painted.
The Arena Committee
reviewed the recom-
mendations and inspected
the problem areas and
recommended to the
Recreation Committee that
tenders be taken out im-
mediately. The Recreation
Committee hopes to have the
itt
tenders chosen by their neat
meeting.
User : t ops responsible
A motion by Committee
member Jim Hunter
suggesting that a student be
hired for painting duties at
the arena and pool area was
passed. The job will be for
the months July and August
and the student will be paid
at a rate of $3.50 an hour.
In other business, the
Recreation Committee
passed a motion that groups
using the arena or park will
be responsible for cleaning
the washrooms, after they
are finished with the
Clinton Mosquitos swatted
Soccer action began
Thurs., June 9 for Clinton's
Mosquito team, the Fleming
Flyers. Clinton lost a hard
fought game 4-3 in Goderich.
The scoring was opened
early when Devon Col-
quhoun headed in a well
placed pass from Mike Ladd.
Colquhoun went on to score
another goal assisted by
Brian Kiss followed by a goal
from Goderich before the
first half ended.
Throughout the second
half Clinton was hard press-
ed in their own end by a
strong head wind and were
scored upon 3 more times,
one being a penalty shot.
With only minutes remain-
ing, Clinton's Mike Holland
tipped in a pass from Devon
Colquhoun.
Goalkeepers Mike Corrie
and Derek Jefferson both
played well for Clinton.
On June 13, the Mosquitos
played their first home game
on a new soccer field at
Fleming's Feed Mill donated
by Bill Fleming.
The strong Kincardine
team defeated the Fleming
Flyers 7-5.
Devon Colquhoun opened
the scoring with assists go-
ing to Stephen Vandendool
and Scott Brown. Clinton's
Scott Brown scored the next
2 goals with assists going to
Devon Colquhoun. Kincar-
dine came back with 3 quick
goals before Colquhoun
scored again on a pass from
Ricky Lobb. Norris Flynn
rounded out the Clinton scor-
ing tipping in a corner kick
from Devon Colquhoun. Kin-
cardine went on to win 7-5.
A strong game was played
by halfback Mike Ladd and
goalkeeper Mike Corrie. The
Mosquitos will travel to Port
Elgin on June 18.
Again, many thanks to Bill
Fleming for such a good
quality soccer field.
Midgets edge Dashwood
The Clinton midget
baseball team recorded its
third straight win as they
defeated Dashwood Monday
° night by a score of 9 - 7.
Exeter had been the
second victim last Wed-
nesday losing 13 - 4 to the
strong hitting Clinton team.
Although Clinton had only
nine players against Exeter,
they dominated the game by
collecting 13 hits against the
Exeter pitchers.
Calvin Kerr Jed the attack
with two doubles and three
runs baited in. Wayne Smith
and bantam player Travis
Lyndon each added two hits
and two RBI's.
Randy Keyes picked un his
second win for Clinton by
continuing his strong pit-
ching. Randy struck out 5
and allowed 7 hits in pitching
a complete game.
The first home game for
the midgets was played
Monday night. The team got
off to a shaky start as they
allowed five runs in the first
inning, largely due to five
Clinton errors.
After the initial inning s
however, Clinton took
control of the game. The
fourth was the big inning for
Clinton as it produced five
runs to give them the lead.
Kevin Lee was the top
Clinton hitter with two
triples and two runs batted
in. Dean Cartwright and
Calvin Kerr had timely
singles to produce two
Clinton runs each.
Jim Keller pitched his first
game for Clinton and did an
admirable job. He gave up
four hits and struck out six
before being removed in the
Last inning.
Randy Keyes earned the
save as he finished the game
with two strike outs.
The midget 'team is im-
pressive this year as they
combine strong pitching with
powerful hitting.
The team takes its perfect
3 - 0 record into a busy
schedule during the week as
they play three more games.
The only home game will be
played Saturday night
against Seaforth.
Lawn bowling tournament results
Now that we are having
warm weather the Bowling
Tournaments are in full sw-
ing.
At the June 9 Local Jitney,
Della Slavin of Clinton and
Elliott Lapp of Auburn were
the winners.
Exeter held their first
tournament, June 8.
Bert Gray and Lonnie Mat-
thews were among the win-
ners.
On June 11 at Seaforth, W.
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Bert Gray and H. McCallum
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At Lucknow on June 12,
Don and Lois Haines were
among the winners.
On Friday, June 17 the
District Provincial Finals
for Rinks take place at
Seaforth at 7:00 p.m.
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facilities. Arena Man er
Clarance Neilans told the
committee that the
washrooms have been left in
terrible condition after some
groups had been using them.
Fees increase
The Recreation Com-
mittee passed a motion that
playground fees be set at $15
per week fora single and $25
ahea
per family. The four week
playground session rose $5 in
price to $45 for a single and
$65 per family.
The Committee also in-
creased the fees for a season
swimming pass from $11 to
$12; swimming lessons from
$14 to $15 and family
memberships from $24 to
$25.
The increases were made
0w ;„
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to cont -nate for the in-
crease in salaries made by
the Recreation Committee to
some members of the staff
from the pool and
playground.
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Working on b:.;egei
The Recreation Com-
mittee hope to complete
their 1983 budget sometime
next week.
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