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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-29, Page 12rPLuS Page 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 29, 1987 Sports DEIVID EMSLIE Heebee jeebies It's now approximately four hours before my first step into an organized sport since 1981 or '82, and a slight sense of the hockey heebee-jeebies is setting in. Earlier this spring I began playing a bit of parking lot hockey with my old high school friends back in Mississauga. Although my play always left a lot to be desired, it was a fun way to spend a Sun- day afternoon. Therefore, when I heard that Clinton's ball hockey season was fast approaching, I thought it might be a good idea to try and get onto a team. Fortunately, the Outlaws were looking for some players, and Dennis Vere and Ritchie Cox were kind enough to give me a shot. This may have been the worst mistake they have ever made. Consequently, this is what has me worried with just four hours left until the ball is dropped in our first ex- hibition game. I have this terrible feeling that I'm not going to have a whole heck of a lot to con- tribute to the team. Even getting the required equipment for the game -was a bit of a chore. It was easy to pick out a helmet, I just asked for the cheapest one they had. The stick was another problem. I know I shoot right, but aside from that I'm fairly lost. Hopefully the one I picked out won't do me wrong. Whatever happens, it is certainly going to be a test of whether or not I'm really in shape. I just hope there are at least a few people out there who are as lousy as I am. I also hope these guys are going out for fun, or I could be in for much embarrassment. But, that's enough pre -game talk. I'll save the rest of this space to let you know just how foolish I looked, and perhaps fill you in on the first games' results. Aftermath (The Morning After) Well, reading back on the first halt cf this column, I seem to have finally made some predictions that came true. I don't think I embarrassed myself too badly, but one thing is for sure, I had no idea what I was doing during my shifts, and it probably showed. ' I felt like the proverbial chicken with its head cut off. The only real area I need to be coached in is exactly where I'm supposed to be when I'm on the floor. When I'm play- ing as a winger, should 1 be chasing the ball behind our own net, or should I be fur- ther up the floor for an offensive drive? That question was never answered dur- ing my first night of play ( probably because I never asked it ), therefore I did a lot of running around, wondering exactly where I should be. Once we get this point straightened out, I should be able to contribute a bit to the team anyways. At least I have a fairly good excuse if anyone wants to comment on my perfor- mance as a winger. You see, our line was made up of three right handed shooters, therefore one of us had to play on the left wing with a slight disadvantage. I volunteered. It's not much of an excuse, but it's an excuse all the same. I should probably mention the outcome of the game. We tied 2-2 after coming from behind twice. The question of whether or not I am finally in shape was another concern I had before the game. Well, if that first game was any indication of how the rest of the season will be, I am definitely out of shape. It's not like I'm limping around all cramped up today, because my body is in shape as far as all that goes. The one area I haven't quite built up yet is my lungs. If I hadn't quit smoking earlier this year, now would certainly be the time. Even though I have been off the demon weed for about four months now, I still felt pretty sure that I was playing with collapsed lungs after a few shifts. Anyone know of some good exercises to build up the old lungs? I think I'd best get out the skipping rope again and push myself to keep at it. The game is not going to be any fun if I have to concentrate on breathing rather than passing and shooting. Speaking of fun, even though I spent half of the evening trying to catch mybreath, it was still a blast. I haven't played hockey in an arena for a number of years, and I'd almost forgotten what a good time it can be. But getting away from my experiences, I'll move onto the league as a whole. If things go as planned, weekly league statistics will be appearing on these sports pages to keep everyone in touch with what's going on. The scoring leaders might also receive a weekly listing. 1Gives me something to shoot for. Dreamer. l Fore Congratulations should be forwarded to Donald Cook of Hayfield. On April 25 Mr. Cook, using a nine iron, shot a hole -in -one on the third hole at the Bluewater Golf Course. This was Mr. Cook's first hole -in - one. I With three Goderich defenders converging on him, Central Huron Secondary School's Devon Colquhoun poured it on to try and make it through during the game held in Clinton on April 24. Devon played a large part in Clinton's 2-0 win, scoring both goals. (David Emslie photo) Redmen undefeated over -the week CLINTON - The past week has been a triumphant one for the junior soccer team at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) as they went three for three in the win column. In their first game, on April 22, the junior Redmen met with the Exeter team, South Huron Secondary School. They defeated their opponents by a score of 3-2. Devon Colquhoun accounted for all three of Clinton's goals. CHSS .goalie Mike Corrie also turned in an outstanding game. Their next game, on April 24, was a tough one for the Redmen as they lost two players to injuries. During their 2-0 win over Goderich, Clin- ton's Murray Townsend was carried off the field on a stretcher because of a knee injury he incurred when he hit the goal post. Accor- ding to coach Glen McGregor, Murray will be out of commission for two weeks with his badly bruised knee. The second injury, to Dan McNichol, prov- ed to be much more serious. Dan was heading towards the Goderich net at a fast clip when he had his legs taken out from under him by the Goderich goalie. The Clinton player was taken away by ambulance, and he tater had to be taken to Stratford for surgery on his broken leg. CHSS whomped the team from Seaforth on April 27 to finish off their week on a good note. Scoring for Clinton were Jeremy Ten Hag with four and Devon Colquhoun, Jason Papple, Dan McDougall, Derek Jefferson and Mike Strickland. Noting that it was obviously a strong of- fensive performance, Coach McGregor cited Murray Bechtel, Harold Hellerschmid, Keith ,Dui harme and Jeff Roy as putting in strong performances. Many CHSS medal TOnners at Medway On April 24, Central Huron Secondary School (C:H.S.S.) track and field team took part in the 35th annual Medway Relays in Arva with some 21 schools in attendance from the Huron -Perth and London Conferences The competition, particularly on the track was of a very good quality. All of the track events at Medway take the form of Medlay relays. Prior to this event the best showing Central Huron had every recorded was a fifth place finish in a relay. However, due to the fact that this years track team is the best ever, that would change. The midget boys won the gold medallion in the ' 2 mile relay. The team composed of CLINTON community centre I WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 AT 8:00 PM WRESTL 4' - ft ti CRAZY CHRIS COLT C A E A TC H A L u S NG 8 Foot Tail Steel Cage Match I 4,4 CRAZY PUNK CHRIS ROCKER WAR EAGL 4'1y 1 ,ijet6D 09/110: . s JOEY WAAGLE T PUNK ROCK STAR 8 Foot Tall Steel Cage Match F E NO REFEREE k!. L IN THE STEEL CAGENO ESCAPE 4. 1• IDGET THE FABULOUS 1 a IN ACTION' 0•1'64 BIG BOUTS GENTLE BEN 500 LB. WRESTLING BEAR c FOR WRESTLERS A. 0 E LADY RESTL A . RINGSIDE $9.00' . GENERAL ADMISSION, :18;087. kTbS .`OO . Advance Tkkkets 482.7131 T C •4. Everett Ridder, Craig Baumann, Derek Bradshaw and Steve Vandendool won the event in a time of one minute and 50 seconds. The junior girls 1/2 mile relay finished a strong fourth with a good time of two minutes, 6.2 seconds. The team was compos- ed of Karen Uyl, Julie Trick, Alison Jeacock and Susan Govenlock. Other top ten relay finished included: two mile relay - sixth - Ming Lee, Don Hearn, Rob Radford, Steve Souch; one mile relay, ninth, midget boys, Steve Vandendool, Everett Ridder, Dean Martin, Derek Brad- shaw; one mile relay, ninth, senior boys, Steve Hearn, Don Hearn, Rob Radford, Ming Lee. In the field portion of the event Kathleen Verhoef led the way winning a gold medallion in the midget girls discus with a 24.68 meter throw. Kathleen also picked up a ribbon in the shot with a fifth place finish. Other ribbon winners included Lisa Beat- tie with a fourth in the midget high jump with a 1.43 meter effort, and Steve Vanden- dool in the midget shot with a fifth place 12.61 meter throw. Other top ten finishers included: Vivienne Stephens with a sixth in the long jump; David Jones with a sixth in the shot and discus; Craig Baumann with a sixth in the long jump; Craig Caldwell with seventh in the high jump; Julie Trick with an eighth,in the long jump; Everett Ridder with ati eighth in the long jump; John Leibold with an eighth in the senior shot; Doug Roy with an eighth in the senior long jump; Shawn Lester with a ninth in the long jump; Steve Ryan with a 10th in the high jump. Jon I,epp- ington finished third in the midget boys pole vault with a 2.70 meter effort. Congratulations to all the competitors for a very good effort and in particular to Steve Vandendool for running an outstanding an- chor 400 meter run in the Midget Boys 'z mile event. UFO's sighted in Varna VARNA - "UFO's sighted at Hully Gully April 26". Unbelievably fast objects, that is. CMA sanctioned racing made its first 1987 appearance at Hully Gully count, bringing with it an entourage of speed riders. Sensational in all three junior classes was Steve Bolousky, 1986 National Schoolboy Champion. No one could match his speed, though notable Robert Phillipeck was keen to try. Hully Gully Honda team riders couldn't have asked for better racing. Alan Strickart only had pesky Todd 7'ownend to contend with in the Seniors, while Kevin Moore pick- ed up class wins in Expert 125 and 250. These finishes rocket the Honda pilot into the points lead in the provincial standings. Another Honda rider, Ted Van Nest, sur- pnsea everyone witn nis consistency, grabl- ing the holeshot in all six motos he ran. Clin- ton's holeshot artist Dave Andrews went 4-1 for his best finish yet, third overall, in the 125 Junior B class. CMA pro racing action resumes at Hully Gully, May 31. WE ARE OPEN! MITCHELL GOLF CLUB INC. 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