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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-02-05, Page 6PAGE 6 -CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 ,1981 Must by steve Cooke (This iso seemed anode onhow to choose a shotgane Once you've decided on what gauge you pan to do your shooting with, the action type is, the beet con- sideration. This decision can be made for you strictly one price basis, especially if you are working onatight budget, but there are numerous other conskierations to take into account_ Personal preferences, the type of hunting you will be doing, and the weight of firearna are only a few, bit as we the dlfferuittypes of actions available, we will examine the pros and censor each. The first type of action to ceder is, of course, the single shot. This is often the choice of the novice hunter mainly because of the cert as itis the least expesisive of all the shotguns produced today. This Last sleteanent, of course, does not include the high priced trap guns which are available, but we are looking at gems for the purpose ofhunti ng in this article. The single shot is generally light, easy to carry, and relatively short when the length of the barrel is taken into consideration. As a working gun, it is extremely effidiert gime its simple conettectitaeteiss : eery tellable sada I6 bar aa betetgat zf abuse. The low price pits it within the financial reach of almost anyone who is willing to dole out a day's pay for a firearm. It does, however, have several drawbaclks. Its light weight, which makes it easy to carry in the field, also results In more felt recoil when a shot is fired. lb someone who is recoil sensitive, this is a very serious consideration, as it can easily lead to flinching with all its inherent problems. The fad that it is a "single shot"is also a drawback when it comes to sane types of shooting (waterfowling in particular), and the exposed hammer which is usually found on these shotguns is not, in my opinion, one of the safest systems available. As I mentioned before, however, if price is your first consideration, then the "single" may be the shotgun for you. The bolt action generally falls into the next category as far as prices concerned, and gives you a three shot capability for what is still a fairly low price. The bolt ' actionis.considerably heavier than the single shot, but is also a good deal more clumsy. Many people find the bolt difficult to work with any degree of speed or smoothness, and just the nature of the action prevents manufacturers from putthig out any sort of sleek, smooth lined shotgun. I believe I could easily say that of all the types of shotguns produced, the bolt action is the least popular on the market Pump shotguns and aut000edes fall into the same general category as far as Once is concerned, but all Similarities stop there. The pump was the first Meeting_ shotgun_ degelaped that ...gained . spill popularity, and it is still the first choice of a good number of hunters today. One of the maul reasons for this popularity is the versatility that can be obtained using only one shotgun. Variable choke devices can be put on almost ant shotgun manufactured, but they are an expensive addition to put on one of the less ex- pensive z.pensive shotguns. Pump guns are well gulled to these devices, however, and some manufacturers are even including them as factory options on their gas. This set up allows the hinter to go after a wide variety of game, changing this choke atwillto suit the conditions. More next week on the pump, and the semi- automatic shotgun. Rab sirom the racetracks By Lois Gibblags -Willas Ferrica, a seven- year-old mare by Ferric Hanover Willa Wonder, raised by Mary Shobbrook near Myth, picked up her second win this year at Western Fair Raceway . in London on January 30 with Ron Williamson on the bike for owner Donna Lynne Lamont of Waterloo. Was Ferrica paced her mile in 2:07.1, just a little slower than ber lifetime record of 2:06. From 39 starts in 1980, the consistent mare had six wins, six seconds and eight thirds, good for 17,707 and F26,7131ifet ire. On Saturday afternoon at London, Ron Bannerman won in 2:08 with his seven- year-old trotter by Partlow Worthy Flash named Red Banner. John Muir finished second with pacer Mississkippy in the eighth for owner Winston Powell of R.R. 2, Seaforth. Granny Granny, a six- year-old ixyear-old pacing mare by Scram -Mable Grattan, raised by August DeGr oof of RR. 3, Clinton, has been racing very good for her present owner Judith Wilson of London. From four starts this year, she already has two seconds and two thirds. Randy McLean was third with Towerline Cricket for Catherine McC'utcheon of London, while Randy Henry finished fourth with Arroehar Ruth in the second for owner Arnold Doak of Golerich. Racing resumed at Win- dsor on Thursday, January 29 after a two week strike by horsemen was settled_ Terry Parker was second in a 2:03 mile on Thursday night and third m Sunday be while Fleet Fighter was second on Friday night. +++ Ignorance is the curse of the age we live in_ We talk about the dark agesWhen was there one so dark as this? We have smothered ourselves, buried ourselves, in the vast heap of informa- tion which all of us have and none of us has. Both pacers are fmmClinton horseman Wayne Horner's Stable. Trotter B.J. Ready was a winner hi 2:07.4 on February 1 for owners Bob and Doreen Rawcliffe of Hensel!. At London on Monday night, R.J. Direct, a four- year -gelding by Scamp Direct - Bess Belle Bars, raised by Fred Fowler neat Londesboro, but now owned by Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig, had his first lifetime win in 2:17.4 over a very slippery track. He was third in both his two other lifetime startstbisyear. Randy McLean was fourth with C.P. Goodnuff for Charles P. Haskett of Lambeth, as was Art Abbott with Miss Kelly Rose, owned by James D. Taylor of Hemel Frank MacDonald of Clinton finished fifth with Wee Devil for Albert De Block of Lorean. Skiing tour set By Bryan Marriage The Clinton Mustangs saved their best game of the year for the last game cif the season as they defeated first place Walkerton Black HaWiks6-5. The Mustangs in a do or die situation were foreed to win their last three games el the regular schedule and did Cross Country Skiing en- thusiasts will be taking to the trails through the scenic, rolling countryside near Wingham Sunday, Feb. 22. Organizers of Wingham's first Frostyfest winter car- nival today confirmed the Cross Codntry event will be a major part of carnival ac- tivities co-sponsored by various service dubs in the town. Ski tour organizer, Alex Strong of the Wingham Kinsmen Club says the event will involve both a long trail (16 km) run and a short course covering 9 kilometres. Mr. SS--ong describes the course spotted with rolling hills and hardwood bush, and covered with a two foot base as excellent for the tour. Fees are $6 for adults, three dollars for children; with a maximum daily rate of$15. Registration will be between 12 noon and 1 p.m.. February 22 at the Wingham Legion, Victoria Street W. gs save the best for last so as they upset Port ©gin also last Sunday 74 by scoriag six times in the third period. The Mustangs do not !mow their playoff opponents as el press time but probably will be Wingham or Fergus with the first game there Friday and the second game here Sunday in a best of five series. In Tuesday night's thrilling game the Stangs scored five times in the opening period while Walkerton scored only three, Steve Arbour, Greg Hallam, Gary Petersand Larry Daer with a pair handled the Mustangs' Walkerton scored the only two goals of the second period • and the teams remained tied at five each entering the third period. For the second game in a row Greg Flowers sooreditie winning goal and that was enough iathe third period as the Stangs came out on top 6- 5. Jim Heilman in his third game in a row. came up Hamilton really didn't have -that many shots on the London net during last Sunday's 'AAA' championship game In the bantam Lockey tournament, and when they did, sharp goal tending kept them out Here the London goai%e helm out a shot. (James Fitzgerald photo) In Clinton Down at the lanes Molson's Croom Mixed The Cardinals are at the top of this league with 64 points and the Blackbirds are second with 62. The Blue Jays have 56 points, the Penguins are next with 52 and the Falcons, Chickadees and Hawks are all tied with 47 points apiece. The Canaries are still at the bottom of the standings with 45. Mari Moore was the top lady bowler. She took the Ugh single`!od 296,: tate high ell* eof anethe hth overage of1 Jim Collins bad the men's Leigh single of 291, while Bob Falconer had the high triple with 785 and the high average went to Ken . Johnston with 243. Clinton -Blyth TbesdayLadles The Corr Pin Cuties have a s' aa. lead on first place with 18 points, bit the Nitwits are close behind with 17. The Drop Backs and Bouncy Bunch are vying for a third place spot with 15 points each. The Born Losers are next with 14 and the Alley Cats are last with 11. In individual play, Marg Kniper had the high single of 258. Thelma Diveau had the high triple of 630 and the high average was held by Nellie Burkholder with 192. With a score of 245, Thelma Diveau was the only player to bowl a game over 295. Mixed League With 81 points, the Twilighters are heading the league standings, leaving Bairdzee's Boys behind in second place with 72 and Spl ke Plus4 with 68 points. The Fabulous Fives have 66 points and Wayne's Girls are behind with 56 points. Steve's Wonders have 54, leaving the Head Pin Specialists and the Grease Balls in a last place battle with 51 points each. Louise Gibbings was the top lady bowler, taking the high single of 240, the high triple of 557 and he high average of 191... For the men, Bob Falconer had the high single of 261 and the high average of 214.. Howie Grealis had the high triple of 677. • Tuchersmith Mixed Sid's Crowbars ' are wedged into a first place lead with 91 points and Warren's Wrenches are holding onto second place .with 89. Broadfoot's Hammers have 87 points and Veen - sire's Vicegrips are close behind with 86. Scottie's Screwdrivers have 80 points and John's Jacks are last with 78. ...Anna Wilson had the ladies' high single of 255. Amy Gerrits had 641 to take the high triple and Mary Buffinga had the high average of 183. Harry Dekens had the inn's high, single of 293 and the high triple of 675. Angus Hummel had the high average of 210. Tuesday Ladies Ramona's Pistachios are on top with 109'/z points, and „are facing close competition from Rose's Roasted Nuts who are second with 108. Beulah's Butternuts are in third place with 102'/z points, and close behind are Castle's Chestnuts with 100. Bonnie's Beer Nuts, have 96 points, Birchani's Beer Nuts are next with 95 and Edgar's Almonds have 94, leaving Ruby's Cashews in last place with 93. Rose Marie T. Hummel bad high single of 249. Nancy Roy took the high triple with 673 andGerryMountford had thehigh average of 199. CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ARENA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Pubik Skating THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Midget Play-off Hadtvy Milverton vs. Clinton 7:15 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY f Winter Carnival Sroomball SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Poo Wee Hockey Tournament SUNDAY, FEBRUARY i Free Family Skate 2.:H -3:2I p.m. DON'T FORGET MINOR HOCKEY DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1151 Come out and support Minor Hockey Ibis Ad Courtesy of AND SONS LTD. CE AND CENTURY SPRAYER Blyth Lions 8 Snowtravellers P00;oe Poker Raily Sunday, Feb. 15th Blyth Conservation Club House 1 corner north. 3 west of Blyth Registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 53.00 per hand Mary other donated door prizes 40 kcnbeautiful groomed trails CASH PRIZES 1st Hand - 550 2nd Hand - 520 3rd Hand - 510 season play brilliant with some melba saves to notch the victory. Last Sunday in Port Elgin the Mustangs came out with a great start but couldn't put the puck in the net and when One first period meied Port Elgin had a 3-0 lead. The Mustangs filially got on the scoreboard in the second period as Larry Daer soared his first of ete game but Port Elgin roared back to score one more and retain their three goal lead. The third period, belonged to the Stangs as they scored a total of six goals to win the game 711. The Slangs received three goals in fifty-four seconds to tie the game as Port Elgin was serving a double miner penalty. Brad Armstrong, Gary Peters and Mark Rowe scored the power play goals. Greg Flowers scored the eventual winning goal three minutes later Larry Deer added an in- surance goal with two minutes remaining in the game. Port Elgin removed the goaltenders in favour of an extra attacker, but the move backfired as Flowers stole the - puck and fired it into an empty net with eight seconds to play. The Mustangs next home game will probably be on Sunday night at 7:30 pm and fans are asked to check the arena billboard or call 482-7731 for information as play-offs are not set up at presstime. The league scoring championship also was not finalized at presstime but Greg Flowers had a 10 point Lead over Drake 1lrr x tte of Lot Elgin aid Jeff Jobb of Hanover. Larry Deer, of the Mustangs is also in the top 10 scoring at about fifth or sixth spot, with one game remaining in the League between Port Elgin and Kincardine which was played last night Feb. 4th. Interesting statistics show the Stangs with 12 lo.sses in eight, lost bre and tiled two. Their record on the year is nine wins, 17 kies and four ties, while out of tib 17 losses, eight of thoae games were bit by two gash 4r less. The kl proved they can beat the best in this league by winning their bit three games a _ .int the top three team, now they have to prove to the farms they can do it, so support the Mustangs as they try to redeem themselves in this the first 15 games, one wen league on Sunday night at and two ties, while in the last 7: et pne 15 games the Stangs won e Tourney is good,. but fans are few Hockey fans were treated to some thrilling games in the conc::d:,g weekend nt the Clinton Optimist Bantam Hockey Tournament, with the championships held Sunday. In the Triple A final, Forest City of London took home the trophy by beating Hamilton 3-1 in a dean, fast skating contest, while a powerful Owen Sound team walked over Brampton 7-3 to win the A and Double A championship. In the B and C division, a hard-working Listowel team downed Kincardine 6-4 to win the championship, while Tavistock thumped Zurich 7- 3 to take home the D and E champienship. As well as the trophies for winners and consolation was given a medal w T : ^ __ls each tam with the Optimist west on it. Chairman Len Fawcett, who said it was his last year as chairman of the tour- nament, said the final figures aren't in, but it did well financially, even though local fan support was lacking. "ft's a lot of long hours and a lot of hard work," Mr. Fawcett gave as his reasons for stepping down, but he said he'd be willing to act as an advisor should the Optimist be willing to carry it on. • This is your last chance for fantastic savings on winter Clothing during our... "ALL OUT WINTER CLOTHING" L 9 We're offering you a whopping *SKI SUITS *SI(1 JACKETS *VESTS CROSS COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE *SKI SUITS 'SUITS `GLOVES 'MITTS *TOQUES PENMAN'S LONG (MEN'S & LADIES') PENMAN'S (MEN'S & LADIES') *SKI UNDERWEAR *TURTLENECKS ono° csikus* CLINTOA.N MINOR 5 O / HOCKEY JACKETS CFF