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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-09, Page 10Page 10 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 Top colts run at Clinton Raceway CLINTON - Two-year-old colts were the featured pacers at the race track here on September 9 when the Ontario Sires Stakes OSS) were run. More than 1,200 fans took in the Sunday action that included four OSS divisions, featuring some of the best pacing colts in the province racing for purses worth $8,850. The third division saw Skip Killean add another win to an already impressive race record this season. In 13 starts the colt has won nine races, brought home three second place finishes and $45{251 in earnings for owner Larry Ainsworth of Petrolia. In Clinton on Sunday, driver Jim Ainsworth brought Skip across the wire in 2:02.4. The colt has recorded a fastest winn- ing time of 1:58 this season, set at the Rideau Carlton track. In Clinton Skip was followed to the wire by Perfect Ray and Baby Boomer. All of the divisons paced in the OSS races clocked times just over the two minute mark. In the second OSS leg, Patrick Otoole pac- ed the anile in 2:02.4 for owners Ted Jacobs, Arthur Schooley and Kathleen Neal. The . IA inning time was slightly slower than l'atrick's recorded fastest win at 2:01. Behind Patrick in OSS action in Clinton was Eagle Seelster from Lucan's Seelster Stables and Phantom Fighter for Triple C Stable in Tara. The winning time of 2:02.3 was clocked in the fourth OSS race as P J Blaze went across the wire in a close match up with Bando 1'huenix and Greystone Jim on his heels. Blaze, owned by Ellen and Peter Davis of Arva has earned $26,887 this year, bringing home a trio of wins, a second place finish and a third in a total of 10 starts. Norman Jones drove Bio Time to the win- ner's circle in the first OSS division, with a lini,,hing time of 2:04.2. The time matched fastest run, set this year in Connaught 1 ;irk. Quebec. Donald and Kevin Carter of Mitchell and Clinton saw their colt, I,esters Dream, take second place, while Sir Laughalot, owned by William Bradley of Goderich was third. In other race action at the Clinton track, Kawartha Trump won the first race of the day for owner Thomas Clark of Port Huron. D A Dariel took second place for owner Den- nis Jewitt of Seaforth and Striking Advan- tage, owned by Russell Machan was third. The 2-6-3 was the top paying ticket to hold in the third race when the triactor paid out $614.90 as Plesantly Me, Devon Allwin and Freedoms Best crossed the wire in the top three spots. The maidens race saw Plesantly Me record her first win for owners Robert Hamather and Harold Brintnell of Exeter. The three year old filly crossed the wire in 2:08. G L Cameron was in the winner's circle after Ken Quirie drove the four year gelding to a win in 2:05 in the fourth race. The pacer also won in Clinton on August 9 and 16, took third spot on August 23 and second place on August 30 at Clinton. G L Cameron clocked 2:05 in the most recept win and was followed to the wire by Rae Bell Ideal in second place and Sushi Girl in third. In the sixth heat of the day, Great Shape lived up to her name to take a win in 2:06.3 The three year old filly is owned by Edward MacDonald of Teeswater. Dave Wall was behind the reins for the win. The claiming pace saw Magic Cinderall take the second spot, while Philipedes was third in the one mile pace. The trotters took to the track in the seventh race and Speedy Gesture raced to a 2:07 win. The 10 year old trotter recorded his first win of the season for owners Frank Cook and Nancy Holmes of Clinton. Randy Henry drove Glare to a second place finish for owner Ronald Alton of Lucknow and Kedgewick was third for Weldon Stable in Arva. Bionic Maid won the ninth race in 2:06.4 for owner -driver Walter Luzak of London. Try N Bye was second and Riggette took third place in the pace. Frosty Ringoes added another win to his record, taking the 10th race in 2:04.2. In 11 starts this season the seven year old pacer has won six races, two seconds and a third showing for owner Nadia Neff of Delaware. Owner -driver Wayne Preszcator of Arva brought Armbro Calagry in for a second place finish and Perfect Scamp was third for driver Ross Battin and owner Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig. The big pay off for the day came in the last race when the triactor paid $1,080 for tibket holders with the 3-4-8 combination. Ray Rip recorded the winning time 'of 2:03.2 for owner James Taylor of Hensall. Ross Battin was behind the reins as the four year old gelding crossed the wire ahead of Fit To Be Tide and Ferric Scram. Randy McLean was the driver for Fit To Be Tide. The mare is owned by Donald Campbell of Goderich. Mel Dickson, also of Goderich, owns the third finishing pacer, Ferric Scram. The final race date of the season at the Clinton track will be held this Sunday, September 13. The featured races will in- clude The Anstett Pace and Battle Of The Sexes. Special presentations will be made to the winners of this race by the sponsors, Anstett Jewellers. Run for Terry on Sunday The annual event held to commemorate the courageous run for cancer by Canadian Terry Fox will take place this weekend. The seventh annual Terry Fox Run will be taking off from the Clinton Town Hall on September 13. Runners will be leaving the BEGINNERS COURSE 8 Weeks (Ages 10 - up) LADIES' CLASSES: Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. MEN'S CLASSES: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. STARTS: September 14, 1987 (Women) September 16, 1987 (Men) COST: S25.00 Classes held at Goderich T.W.P. Hall in Holmesville For Pre -Registration or Information Phone: 482-3634 by September 10, 1987 Excellent Fitness and Defence Training for Men, Women and Children Special Features for our FINAL RACE DIY of the '87 season — THIS. SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 Post Time 1:30 p.m. iu tots° 1am(ly Track� Special Driver's Competition - BATTLE OF THE SEXES Ross 8,.ttin Fred Sadler Ken Quirie Greg Darnell Karen Fekete Cindy Horner vc Tammy Watt Donna Degrow PRESENTATION OF GENTS AND LADIES CITIZEN WATCHES TO THE WINNER - COMPLIMENTS OF ANSTETT JEWELLERS Featuring the ANSTETT PACE Special Thank to CLINTON MINOR HOCKEY for a successful day Sunday. Sept. 6 *RACING EVERY SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - SEPTEMBER 13 +PAIR(-MUTUEL WAGERING - DAILY DOUBLE, EXACTOR, TRIACTOR *"UNDER THE AUTHORITY Or A SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT' *PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC AREA. town hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone interested in doing their part for cancer research can find sponsor pledge sheets at the Clinton Town Hall, Mac's Milk, Becker's, Target Food Store, Kuenzig Food Market and Valu -Mart. For further information, call 482-7832. CLINTON FIGURE SKATING CLUB an. • age 15 and oser who is interested in skating on an adult precis' team please eall 482-3231 after 5 p.m. CLINTON AND DISTRICT BADMINTON CLUB Play Begins WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Running through May 1988 EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM AT THE CHSS GYM, CLINTON REGISTRATION OCTOBER 7 & 14 New Members always welcome Bring your racquet and Running Shoes FEES: ADULT SINGLE '20. MARRIED COUPLE '25. Lots of Fun and Fellowship For Information Call 0013 RIEHL 4827865 Two-year old colts took to the track in Clinton on Sunday afternoon to run four divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes races. The colts are among the best pacers in the province. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) ;",tt- , Lawries win fastball playoffs The season has ended for the Clinton Men's Fastball League, and the Lawries have come out on top of both the league and the playoffs. In the final playoff series the Lawries beat the Dynamos three games to one. They were victorious in their first effort by a 7-3 score, and they continued their win - Bowlers ning ways into the second game, winning 11-6. The Dynamos bounced back briefly for the third game, winning 4-3, but the Lawries finished off the series in game four when they won 10-0. In their final game, Rick Scrimgeour of the Lawries pitched a total of 16 strike outs. win mixed pairs tourney CI,INTON - Two members of the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club were winners at a mix- ed pairs tournament held here on August 29. Della Slavin's team grabbed the number one position, while the team of Elmer Mur- ray placed second. In third place was the team of Luke Cuin- dari, and Don Haines' group was in fourth. In fifth place were Orval Prices' team. In Hanover on September 5, Cliff Ashton enjoyed a good tournament. During the jitney bowling on September 1, Sheila Keys was the high lady and Cliff Clinton FIGURE SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION Friday, September 11 FROM 7 - 8:30 P.M. Saturday, September 12 FROM 10 AM - 12 NOON at Clinton Community Centre Clinton Recreation FALL PROGRAMS For more information call the Recreation office 482®3398 TRIM.A®SIZE INSTRUCTOR: EIecIn•,r Ritchie DATE: September 14 - November 18 TIME: 7 - 8 p.m.; Mon. & W.- d. PLACE: CHSS Sm. II Gym FEE: $30.00 BODY STRETCH INSTRUCTOR: Vies C-::.ppelli DATE: September 14 - November 18 TIME: M,•;ne & Weda 7 - 8 p.m. ':egm 6:30 PLACE: Stn 11seph`s Sep .:rate School FEE: $30.00 Ashton was the high man. On September 2 Lois Haines and Della Slavin travelled to Wingham where they were fourth place winners. On this date Elmer Murray and Rick Elliott bowled to a second place finish in a New Hamburg tournament. Two teams from Clinton were off to Forest on September 3 for another tournament. Don and Lois Haines came in fourth, and Ell and Kay Lapp finished fifth at this tournament. Clinton takes water polo tourney CLINTON - This town's newest sports team played in their first and only tourna- ment of the year on August 30 and came home undefeated. The Clinton Water Polo Team was put together earlier this summer when local swimmers got together to play for fun. On August 31 they travelled to Glencoe to play against a team from that area. and two teams from London. They went undefeated in three games to become tournament champs. While this is the first year for a team of this type in Clinton for some time, pool representatives expect the sport may con- tinue in the 1988 summer season. If there is enough interest by local youths next summer, the tournament may be held at the Clinton Community Pool. Eating Disorders ANOREXIA & BULIMIA DR. K. BERG at the Town Hall in Clinton, Wed., Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. We invite you to he present for the annual meeting of the Huron - Perth Centres for Children and Youth and the Huron -Perth Cen- tres Fund, which follows the above presentation. Dr. Berg is a clinical psychologist at the University of Western On- tario who also maintains a private practice in London. Dr. Berg is widely known as a specialist in the research and treatment of eating disorders. For further information call Clin- ton 482-3931 or Stratford 273-3373.