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Clinton News-Record, 1984-05-02, Page 19MASONRY RIXIWOrws Report on Sjoorts fly ROd ' IILS Colts need players The players who attended the Clinton Senior C Fleming -Colts first meeting of the season were optimistic that Clinton will field a team this season. "If there's a chance they'll be a team, I'II play," said veteran first baseman Hans Leppington to a small gathering of players. Only five players attended last Sunday's meeting, however, Fleming -Colts Manager John Leppington said that the team will be recruiting players from Seaforth and Goderich. Mr. Leppington also said the team will be asking some midget and juvenile aged players from Clinton to try out for the team. The Fleming -Colts open their 24 -game schedule on May 16 . when they host Kincardine. Their first road game is May 18 in Wingham when they face Walkerton. The team has will practice on Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday May 6 at 11 a.m. All positions are open. Pitching a problem The biggest hole in the Clinton roster this year will be on the mound. The starting rotation has dwindled to only one regular from last season at this point. Casey Wildgen told team officials that he may not be able to play this season because of working commitments. Wildgen led the team last year, posting an 8-3 record with an impressive 2.59 ERA. The team will be without the services of southpaw Dave Patterson, who was killed in a car accident last winter. Patterson had a 3-3 record last summer and possessed home run power at the plate. Manager Leppington said that it is • unlikely that pitcher Mike Wildgen would be able to play because of working commitments. Mr. 'Versatility, Don MacDonald is the only pitcher the team has right now. The team would rather not waste MacDonald's vast talents by putting him on the mound. Manager Leppington said that MacDonald is at his best when he is in the outfield position for the Colts. His speed gives him the ability to cover a lot of ground. Last season MacDonald was named the Most Valuable Player in the Great Lakes Baseball Association. MacDonald batted .482 and had 26 rbi. It is not known whether Scott MacDonald of Goderich will be returning to the Colts starting rotation. Pitching sensation Danny "Leafer" Colquhoun, who got off to a 5-0 start (.51 ERA) last season before separating his shoulder, said it's unlikely that he'll pitch this year. "I'II be surprised if I'm able to pitch this year, unless Hans (Leppington) can do a major reconstruction job on my shoulder," the Leafer joked. Colquhoun will likely be inserted into an infield position. For the last half of the 1983 season he split the first base duties with Hans Leppington. Veterans return Veteran Greg Burns, Dave Bartliff, Butch Fleet, Hans Leppington and John Hart will be returning to the Colts this season. Brian "Sly" Kennedy is expected to hold the coaching reins again this season. Finished third in Ontario Last season the Fleming -Colts finished third in Ontario after participating in an Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) final tournament in Wyoming. Kendal finished first. Clinton captured first place in the Great Lakes Baseball Association but lost to the London Juniors in the league semi- finals. Optimistic view Butch Fleet, a 16 -year veteran catcher of the, Fleming -Colts saidthe future of this year's team will depend on whether or not they can get some young people out. "They only thing you can do is call a practise and see how many pitchers we can get out,"Fleet said. "Leafer" Colquhoun was the most optimistic player. "We'll be playin'," he said. Let's hope so. The town would suffer a huge loss without the entertainment of senior baseball. Like the man once said, "Once you lose it, you don't get it back." Controversi 1 soccer game under protest On Monday afternoon the CHSS Junior and Senior Redmen soccer teams 'hosted Listowel Lords. The Juniors lost 4-2 and the Seniors dropped a controversial 2-0 game. Pictured is the Junior Redmen and the Lords battling each other and the 100 -kilometre winds. (Rod Hilts photo) Hully Gully holds clinic Saturday, April 21, the first Motocross clinic of the season was held at Hully Gully near Varna, with many young, and not -so - young students in attendance. The youngest student was eight-year old Randy Johnson of Kitchener; with riders ages going up to 42 - year -old Dennis Larche of Woodstock. Chief instructor Chuck Collins handled most of the riding training, assisted by Jimmie Dickins and Hully Gully team rider. Darryl Farrish, while Jimmie's father, service manager Wayne Dickins took care of the technical side of things, as well as babysitting the students' parents. - A . special. portion' of the clinic was specifically for parents, and covered topics like what to do race day, what tools. and spares to have as well as how to properly prepare .their young racers for competition. A special Motocross. School will be con- ducted at Hully Gully by Honda Canada on PR BUSINESS AND F'SSI • NAL DIRECT OPTOMETRY R.W. 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Studios photography Custom framing fine art prints 400 James Street Clinton 482-3890 GLASS/ALUMINUM See us for your building projects *Glass and mirrors *Energy-efficient replacement windows •Window A screen repair •Plexiglass •Door service and repairs *Complete range of aluminum siding and building products May 4 and 5. Further information about either ,school, or' the upcoming Motocross Summer camps to be held beginning the week of July 2, may be obtained by calling Hully Gully at 262-3318 or by writing Hully Gully, R.R. 1 Varna, Ontario, NOM.2RO. Ramblings from the races By Rod Hilts CLINTON - The Listowel Lords overcame 100 kilometre gale -force winds to shutout the CHSS Senior Redmen 2-0 in a controversial soccer game played here on April 30. According to CHSS substitute Coach Delfirn Almeida, the Redmen are preparing to protest the game because of an incident • which saw two Redmen players red -carded in separate incidents during the opening half. The loss of the offending players led to a powerplay goal by the Lords. Ironically at the beginning of the second half veteran referee Ron Stone of Stratford told Mr. Almeida that he meant to signal a yellow card to the players and not the red One. He then allowed the two players to return to the game. "I held the wrong card. It should have been the yellow card. The penalty would have been ,given in any case whether it was red or yellow," Referee Stone said. Mr. Stone went on to explain that a referee can send a player off for 10, 20 or 30 minutes when a yellow card is shown. "It's up to the referee," he said. The Redmen protest might not stand up because the team would have been short- handed despite the color of the card. The power play goal would have been scored in any event. "I told the Clinton coach after the half that if there was anything they didn't understand it was my fault and I'd try to explain," Referee Stone said. Clinton Head Coach Joe DeGroot, who couldn't attend the game because of a foot injury, said he's seen many yellow cards issued but has never seen players that were told to leave the field because of one. David Wright was the first player ejected from the half as he was red -carded for disagreeing with the lack of a hand -ball call on a Listowel player. Referee Stone called Wright's infraction dissent. Shortly after Wright was ejected, Redmen outside forward George Coventry was given the red card for complaining about a call. Listowel clicked on the power play with Clinton playing two nien short. CHSS escaped the half against the wind, trailing 2-0. /➢ "He (referee) definitely made a mistake. The biggest mistake was allowing the players to come back in the second half," Huron -Perth Soccer Referee -in -Chief Siggi Bochynek told the News -Record. By Lois Gibbings A few years ago Robert J. (Sandy) Doig of Seaforth raced a good mare named Hylyn Mary. When he parted with his horses, Hylyn Mary went to Arnold Campbell of Seaforth, who subsequently sold her at a Toronto sale, while in foal to -his Meadow Skipper stallion Scram. The resulting foal was named Scramdan 0,492 = might at Wir ldsor Raceway he On a $ ,'I I'e pace in 1.58.1 m ,.This makes at least four two minute pacers credited to Scram, including Chief Scram 1.57.4; Royas Lady 1.59.2 and the $117,223 winner C.P. Dirzen 1.59.4. Thanks to Arnold. Campbell for taking a few moments out of his busy-scheduie to let me know about Scramdan, although he says. he only has 35 horses now instead of his usual 75. • Calls are welcome anytime at 482-3683 if you wish to bring me up to date on anything about horses. . Brets Nuffy, owned by Kevin Carter of Blyth, won her second lifetime start in 2.06 at Western Fair Raceway in London on April 23. Fred Sadler drove the three-year-old filly by Alert Bret - Valleycreek Nuffy by Good- nuff to victory for trainer Paul Taylor of Clinton. Brets Nuffy isa sister to the good pacer Nuke Alert, who took a 2.06.1 record last year at three. Jay Bee Scampfinished fourth in a 2.07.3 mile for Jean and Ben Feagan of Goderich in third. J.D:'s David, owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth, won a $7,300 pace at Mohawk Raceway on April 23, timed in 2.00.1 for the mile. Verdun Vanstone was second with Linlor Lebelle for Hohnesville Valley Farms of Clinton in a 2.00.3 mile on April 28 at London. Joellas Knight, owned by Bill Bennett of Seaforth, finished third for driver Rod Rob- blee in the ninth. V "Apparently, the guy was really going after him, running after ham," Mr. Bochynek said of the incident. The-CHSS -protest-may-net be acceptedby the league, Mr. Almeida said after talking to Huron -Perth League Convener Fred Norman of Palmerston. Mr. Norman told the acting Clinton coach that there may be a section in the Soccer Constitution which prohibits protesting a game because of a referee's actions. The loss left Clinton with a 2-1-1 record The CHSS Junior Redmen blew a 2.0 lead as the second -half winds got the best of them against the Listowel Lords. The loss left the Juniors with a record of 0- 4. "It was a case of man against nature out there today," half -frozen Redmen Coach Bill Weber said. Clinton opened the scoring midway through the first half when Carlos Brand booted a rebound into the top corner of the net. Brand picked up the rebound after the Redmen were foiled on a breakaway opportunity. CHSS played with the wind in the first half. The Redmen _scored again with five minutes left in the half when Steven Gahwiler scored on a scramble. Listowel came back near the end of the half when they beat goalie Travis Lyndon on a good passing play. The CHSS squad missed a golden opportunity to go up by three goals in the opening minutes- of the second half. Bobby - Ladd missed on a penalty kick. Coach Weber said that bn Friday prior to the game, Ladd had gone 5 -for -5 on penalty kicks during practice. Listowel scored four unanswered goals in the second half to claim the victory. The winning goal came on a wind -assisted corner kick. The ball sailed out in front of. the net and bounded off several players before finding its way into the net. The Lords insurance goal was scored on a penalty kick. In-depth report Next week be sure to read the News - Record sports section when we take an in- depth look at the progress of both the Junior and Senior Redmen soccer teams. Fitness Week around the corner What is CLINTON FITNESS WEEK? In a nutshell, it is a community event being spon- sored by the Clinton Recreation Committee in support of the National Physical Activity Week. It is comprised of a variety of unique activities for the mdividual, family,,.group and the comindhitje°From' lay 13 to 16 is your opportunity to participate. Fitnic - Sunday, May 13 A community picnic is planned at the Clin- ton Conservation Area from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., games, fun, contests and many L It is now possible' to custom tailor a rdtion for each horse's specific needs With: OMELENE 100 OMELENE 200 OMELENE 300 Purina's New Horse Feed Lineup NOW AVAILABLE AT: . DURST FARM CENTRE 275 HUC O N ST. NON(aWY. WEST) LI:Purina. ;,N1 surprises. Please bring your picnic lunch. any sport equipment of your choice. Another feature will be a Children's Colouring Con- test. Fun Run - Monday, May 14 A one mile route in which you can walk, jog, bicycle, skip or rollerskate. AIT par- ticipants to be awarded a certificate. The FUN RUN starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp at the Clinton Arena. Nutrition Day - Tuesday, May 15 A truly unique program being sponsored in conjunction with the Ministry.. of. Agriculture and Food and .the Huron District Health Unit. All kinds of FREE helpful and informative material. Fitness Day - Wednesday, May 16 15 minute fitness break is the objective of the day. Give it a try. The Clinton Kinsmen are staging the Kinsmen Fit -In program at the Clinton Arena, two 15 minute FREE FAMILY AEROBIC sessions. All par- ticipants to receive FREE Fit -In package. For more information please contact the Recreation Director at 482-3997. Fitness Week brochures will be distributed at local schools and in town next week. c lintOf nrifer°Or and aluminum products 24 Principe!. S,. W.$, CLINTON 482-3322 The uniform is like a beacon on the street. It signals help. Compassion. Caring. But not many people know how much it takes to beThe olldthe Salvation Arminhuman hours. Army. The incredible patience. The brutal situations. �{ Taking responsibility for those whom society is unable to take responsibility for. Providing help, and then hope, for the people who need it most. But they know. Anyone whose'Iife the Salvation Army has touched knows. And we ask for them, that you give. 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