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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-07-06, Page 14PAGE 14--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,1 ods Rep,,, 'Ion Sp its CFL logs Key players y Rod Hilts Sports Editor Who will win this year's Grey Cup? Will the Edmonton Eskimos repeat the feat for the sixth year in a row? Will the Argonauts come on strong and claim the Cup or will Saskatchewan surprise everyone and stake claim to the title? On July 7, the Canadian Football League kicks off another season with a lot of unanswered questions in many of the lineups. A quick glance at the lineups around the league shows that some of the big names from the 1982 season are missing. British Columbia Lions Gone is head coach Vic Rapp, running back Larry Key, tight end Harry Holt, defensive tackle Rick Goltz and receiver Tyrone Gray. The key to the Lions will be how well their replacements do the job. Quarterbacks Roy,Dewalt and Joe Paopao have played well in pre -season play and should guide the Lions to a strong finish. B.C. is overdue for a winner and it's about time they showed fans they're not a team that chokes every time the playoffs roll around. Edmonton Eskimos Gone is head coach Hugh Campbell and punter Hank IIesic. Other than the loss of two people, the Eskimo roster is virtually unchanged. Age is starting to catch up with Edmonton. Fourteen of the 24 starters are over 30 years of age. Warren Moon will be at the helm and gunning for Grey Cup number six. This may be the year the Eskimo-iasty starts to crumble. Age and injuries may stop them f om taking the Western Division. Saskatchewan Roughriders Look for a revitalized effort this season from the green machine. Last year's cellar position finish should be the furthest thing from the mind of the Roughies. Running back Mike Washington is back and com- plimented with receivers Dwight Edwards and Stew Fraser, Saskatchewan should have a strong offense. Joe '747' Adams will be the starting QB and the addition of noseguard Karl Morgan should make the defense stronger. Calgary Stampeders Rookie quarterbacks could put the Stamps in a no win situation. Head coach and general manager Jack Gotta has decided that imports at the QB position is the route to go. Ignore the fact he has the slowest receivers in the league and he might be on the right track. Receivers Tom Forzani and Mike Levenseller make up the aerial threat that will likely be grounded by opposition defenses. Judging soley on their offense, I'd have to say the Calgary Stampeders are going no where in a hurry. Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Bombers have been hit the hardest with players that have either retired or fled to the southern football leagues. Gone is all-star quarterback Dieter Brock and stellar defensive lineman John Helton, who have retired. Speedster Eugene Goodlow has gone to the United States to play for the New Orlean Saints. Running back William Miller has decided to play for the Cleveland Browns and Vince Phason is in Green Bay. Add up all the losses and you have a football team that has major holes to fill in key positions. Look for Winnipeg to bomb -out this year and finish near the Western Division cellar. Toronto Argonauts The double blue will be strong this season, led by Condredge'Holloway and the run and shoot offense. No bones about it, the Argos will be hard to knock out off the Eastern Division perch. Hamilton Tiger -Cats The loss of receiver Steve Stapler for the year because of a dislocated hip will dampen the Ticats offense. It will be up to pivot Tom Clements to keep the team's offense in high gear. Defensively, the Ticats are hurting. The departure of veteran Dave Shaw, defensive tackle Jim Muller and Leroy Paul will leave the defense in a state of confusion. The Ticats should battle the Argos closely for first place in the East. Ottawa Rough Ridets The late addition of quarterback J.C. Watts may be the ticket Ottawa needed in their quest for respectability. Skip Walker and a s, rong offensive line are this teams biggest assets. No threat for first but a possible second or third. Montreal Concordes Probably the worst team in the entire CFL, the Con - cordes are destined for last place. The team has a minimal amount of bright spots in running back Lester Brown and offensive tackle Llyod Fairbanks. I'II be surprised if they win five games over the season. Parkhill Canoe Regatta Now that everyone has gotten their canoes out of storage, it is time to get us- ing them and enjoying the outdoors. Come on out to Parkhill Conservation Area (located at the junctions of 7 and 81 south) for the annual Parkhill Canoe Regatta and Family Picnic being held on Sunday, JLy 10. The canoe regatta is being sponsored by the Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority. The day commences with registra- tion at 9:30 a.m:to 10:45 a.m. There is going to be a wide variety of canoe races in both the amateur and ad- vanced classes. This year there will also be two kayak races: an open race and a junior race. There is also go- ing to be a watermelon eating contest, horseshoe tournament and a tug of war! The races will promptly commence at 11 a.m. Camp- ing facilities are available in the park for those who wish to stay for the weekend. Fi By Rod Hilts ing1 .i'l is ieft i Gip Last week the Clinton Fleming -Colts had trouble driving in runs as they dropped one regular season game and two tournament games. Clinton had- no problem getting men on base during e three games, stranding a otal of 25 men on base, 15 of them in scoring position. On June 29, the Fleming - Colts travelled to Exeter and were turned back by the Seniors 12-8, in a game shortened by darkness. Things turned from bad to worse for Clinton as the game was delayed 45 minutes because the Seniors were short players. After play got underway, Clinton found themselves up 5-1 after two innings. Errors put John Hart and Del Mitchelmore on base to begin the inning. Dave Bartliff then followed with an RBI single to right field scoring Hart. Don MacDonald walked to load the bases, setting the stage for Greg Burns. Burns responded with a grand slam homer, shooting the Fleming -Colts into the lead. Don MacDonald pitched the first three innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks. Mike Williscraft relieved him in the fourth inning. After getting the first batter out, Williscraft walked the next two batters and then gave up three consecutive singles, tying the game at 6-6. In the fifth inning, the lights event out on Clinton as Exeter struck for six more runs. The big inning started on a bunt single and an error to Fleming -Colts catcher Brent Dawe Controversy surrounded the next hit, which according to Clinton Manager John Leppington, was "a foot and a half foul." The questionable hit was drilled down the line and waved fair by the umpire, scoring two runs. - When the Fleming -Colts took the field in the sixth inning, the Umpire told Coach Brian Kennedy that it was the last inning because of darkness. Clinton scored two runs in the sixth but the game was called after the inning. Greg Burns sparkled at the plate, collecting five RBI's on a single, double and grand slam. Dan Colquhoun had two singles and John Hart had a single and a double. Sarnia 8 Clinton 5 The Fleming -Colts took part in a tournament in Sarnia last weekend, losing both games they played. In the first game, Sarnia scored six runs in the first three innings to beat Clinton 8-5. Sarnia scored six runs on six hits, one walk and one Clinton error. Sarnia made it 8-2 before the Fleming -Colts scored three times in seventh. Clinton's first two runs came in the third inning on three straight hits coming Fleming -Colts Team Batting Don MacDonald Cal Fremlin Greg Burns Hans Leppington Dave Patterson John Hart Butch Fleet Dan Colquhoun Ron Wells Dave Bartliff Brent Daw Del Mitchelmore Mike Chisholm Scott MacDonald Cam MacDonald Casey Wildgen Richard Welch Mike Williscraft Team AB 54 40 46 48 24 33 33 45 19 31 13 19 14 5 9 7 5 2 447 RBI 12 6 12 14 7 4 2 12 2 4 4 2 AVE .444 .425 .285 .271 .292 .364 .152 .489 .421 .194 .308 .105 0 .000 0 .000 4 .444 3 .286 2 .200 0 .000 90 .313 Lawn Bowling news The weather has been perfect this week for bowl- ing. At the Hiram Walker Tour- nament here on June 29 there was a good turnout. The Tournament was won by John Patterson and Fred Tilley of Seaforth. Walter Newcombe and L. Matthews were second. Elmer Murray and Frank Cummings, H. McCallum and Ray Madill tied for fourth place. Two of our younger members, P. Cornish and S. Gautreau played in the Tour- nament. They did quite well as this was the first one they had been in. On July 3, Wingham had a (Standard Trust) Tourna- ment. Walt Newcombe and Della Slavin won the tournament with Lois and Don Haines corning third. At the local jitney on June 28, Jean Gray and Cliff Ashton were the winners. t with two outs. Don MacDonald singled and scored on Greg Burn's doishle. Burns scored on Colquhoun's double. In the seventh, again with two out, Cal Fremlin and Dan Colquhoun singled and scored on Hans Leppington's home run. Leppington's drive rolled over 550 feet through centre field. Colquhoun pitched for Clinton, losing his first start e ark in lois to Exeter Seniors of the season. Colquhoun allowed five earned runs on 12 hits and two walks, while striking out three. Colquhoun led Fleming -Colt hitters with three singles and a double in four trips to the plate. Cal Fremlin had a double and a single and Hans Leppington blasted a three run homer. Coronna 12 Clinton 3 In their second tour- nament game Clinton faced Coronna, a Senior A team. Clinton got behind early as Coronna scored five runs in the first two innings. The Fleming -Colts hit the scoreboard in the third in- ning when Don MacDonald doubled and then scored on a fielder's choice by Greg Burns. In the fourth inning, Dave Bartliff pinch ran for catcher Butch Fleet and scored when Cam MacDonald singled up Last week the Clinton Fleming -Colts dropped three games; one league game and two tournament games. Pictured is first baseman Hans Leppington keeping a close eye on an Exeter base runner. (Rod Hilts photo) Hully Gully racing results Hully Gully's Houseleague Mid-seasdn Championships were held on Saturday July 2 with over 80 competitors competing 'for ribbons and points to qualify for the trophy presentation to top three riders in each class. Excellent weather condi- tions brightened the spirits of many spectators and com- petitors alike. The results are as follows: Saturday's Results: Pee Wee A. r Kevin Reeve, London; Jim Dickins, Hen- sall; Allan Strickert, Woodstock. Pee Wee B - Chris Hum- phrey, London; Larry Zehr, Tavistock; Mike Griffiths, Pt. Franks. Pee Wee C - Dave Milewski, Westhill. Novice A - Greg Parsons, Exeter; John Maaskant, Clinton; Jeff Bruinsma, Goderich. Novice B - Rob Hewitt, Woodstock; Kevin Lupton, Watford; Brian Faris, Wat- ford. Novice C - Steve Kostuk, London. Junior A - Hugo Maaskant, Clinton; Greg Page, Mississauga; Frank Sutton, London. Junior B - Miles Hayes, Kitchener; Darryl Simpson, London; Brian Keys, Hamilton` Junior C - Ron Bardoel, Putnam. Endura A - John Spears, Woodstock; Peter Knoop, Woodstock. Enduro C - John Hewitt, Woodstock. Old Timers - Peter Schell, London; Terry Hewitt, Lon- don. . Beginners - Glen Muhelethaler, Woodstock; Joe Fansher, Bayfield. Mini Diggers - Scott Zim- mer, Stratford. Shop and Compare on your next furniture purchase • li Compare price, selec- tion and service. You'll find the best for Bess, in Clinton at Ball & Mutch Home Furnishings 71 Albert Street CLINTON 482-9505 Open six days a week 9 6, Friday till 9 pm. rid k a y oped aeo.¢ JULY'S IN -SHOP SPECIALS ?t 'u g a a SrXot .dal at roe WaH. sLeyl RAMONA HUMPHREY Owner of the Hair Shop. Make an appointment with Ramona on Tuesday Wednesday Thursdays, Tuesdays, evenings, mornings, Fridays, Saturday mornings. ANN ADAMS Make an appointment with Ann on Wednesdays and Fridays. JANICE STAUTTENER PAT BYLSMA Janice Is at the Hair Shop Make an appointment with Mondays, Thursdays, Pat every day except Thursday evenings and Monday. 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Dugout Dust A reminder that the Great Lakes All-Star game will be held in Clinton on Saturday, July 9. Come out and catch the action, game time is slated for 6 p.m. The month of July will be a hectic one for the Fleming - Colts. They play 12 games, with a day in between starts. ALEN TR/C/ANSAVS »1ANKS FOLKS FOR HAVING CONFIDENCE /N OUR NAME,THATS THE SECRET o TO OUR FAME' out CONFIDENCE &!/1Pf' OUR BUS/NESS Barry Buchanan 3-PHASE ELECTRIC CLINTON 482-7374 Dan Colquhoun and Don MacDonald are battling for the team batting crown with Colquhoun batting .489 and MacDonald batting .444. As a team, Clinton is starting to hit the ball much better. Last week the team moved there average from .311 to .313. xxx Louis Cyr of Sohmer Park, Montreal withstood the pull of four 1,000 lb. horses - two on each arm - in opposite directions. 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