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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-10-16, Page 23*Mk,:4114 rosiMmutoutem*Atooracagetataisorattv"ZilON*4=414104, 401 ,y. ''.55WMAKeraZAMOOMMIUW Drugsha* no place in sports When I was 12 my favorite player in th major leagues was Thurman Munson. Th Yankee catcher was my hero when I wa growing up. I used to wear my hair like him and I even tried to grow a mustache. I didn't workout. Whenever the Yankees played I woul watch them ,on Reggievision or listen t them on the radio. I would sit in the livin room with my Yankee shirt and my basebal glove glued to whatever mode of com munication that the game happened to on. Hoping that Thurman would crack on over the right field wall at Yankee Stadium. While watching an important game umpire would make a bogus call and Bill would stagger out of the dug out, kick di • and exchange adjectival phrases on the um pires heritage. Years ago baseball was entertaining th only controversy surrounding the game wa various rule changes or which player wa getting divorced on which team. Spo writers could come up with little else to tar nish the images of the baseball heroes. really enjoyed watching my favourit players as a kid and I still do. Recently a dark cloud has began to d cend on baseball. In the form of an expe sive white powder that has seemed to fin its way into the noses of several respect major league ball players. The cloud has emanated from a Pitt- sburgh courtroom where Curtis Strong a supposed major league drug supplier was o trial. Strong was one of seven men indicted for selling cocaine to players. He and not baseball itself was said to be on trial and that was only partly true. With each witness that appeared at the trial the black marks against baseball became apparent. One player testified that he thought 40 per cent of the players in the majors were using cocaine in 1980. If that estimate was correct, that ment an average of 10 addicts per team or 260 players in both leagues. The players who appeared at the Pitt- sburgh trial and were alleged to have used cocaine were; Keith Hernandez, Joaquin] Andujar, Lonnie Smith, Enos Cabell, Dave Parker, Jeff Leonard, Lary Sorenson, Al Holland, Dickie Notes, Gary Mathews, Dick Davis, J.R. Richard, Bernie Carbo, Dale Berra, Rod Scurry, John Milner... • The list unfortunatley may grow longer. It is reported that the FBI has information that some players brought cocaine home from the winter league in fielders' mitts. Turn to page 2 On Wednesday Goderich played host to the WeseRegion of Huron public school soccer tour- nament. There were both Senior and Junior divisions for both boys and girls. This year over 140 children participated in the day long tournament. Teams played as many as four games during the day. In Junior boys action Goderich's Robertson school won the pennant. Robert- son also took the Senior boys pennant for the second year in a row. in Senior girls action Brookside was victorious and Robertson was the runner-up. In Junior girls action Victoria was victorious and Holmesville was the runner-up. The boys action was fast paced and real- ly a treat to watch. There are a number of talented soccer players coming up through the public school ranks. ( photo by Todd Mowatt) Robertson wins Regional Soccer title for the• •second year in a row On community sports pages one can often read about highschool sports, and how the teams are doing in a given week. But seldom does one read about the public school kids add how they fair in their sports programs. Well on Wednesday Goderich played host to the West Region of Huron County Regional soccer Tournament. There were both .Junior and Senior divisions for both boys and girls. The local school children have been prac- ticing at lunch times, recesses and after school for the day of soccer competition that comes once a year. This year over 140 children participated in the day long tournament. Regular soccer rules appl led. In the Junior boys division Robertson was victorious with a total of seven points. Two points were awarded for a win and one point was given for a tie. The scores for the Junior boys games were; Victoria 3 Colborne 1, liolmesville 1 Brookside 1, Robertson 0 Victoria 0, Brookside 1 Colborne 0, Robertson 4 Holmesville 0, Victoria 1 Brookside 1, Robertson 2 Colborn 0, Victoria 2 Holmesville 0, Robertson 2 Brookside 0, Col- borne 2 Holmesville 0. The members of the winning Robertson team were; Jeff Ken, Steve Tziournis, Jason Cook, Chuck MacLennan, Paul Wheeler, Mark Phillips, David Hollingworth, Sean Pellow, Jason Hayter, Jamie Redmond, Chris Leggett, Robin Adams, Danny Rivers, Jason Venkiteswaray and Brett Daer. The champs were coached by Mr. McConnell. In the senior boys division Robertson went onto capture the Senior tournament title for the second year in a row. The scores for the senior boys game4 were; Robertson 6 Colborne 1, Brookside 0 Holmesville 0, Robertson 4 Holmesville 1, Brookside 3 Colborne 1, Robertson 4 Brookside 1, Holmesville 3 Colborne 1. It was a close race in the senior division for the runner-up position. Holmesville and Brookside had to fight it out for the finalist pennant. Holmesville was victorious and captured the pennant. In girls action Brookside was the Senior girls champion and Robertson was the runner-up. In the Junior girls division Vic- toria won the championship with a one and two record. Holmesville was the runner-up in the division. The Regional tournament has taken place for the last 18 years and it is very important to the children. "We have an intermural soccer program and the pupils that have developed their skills are allowpd to come and partake in the tournament. If gives them a chance to engage in some friendly competitiona nd as well it allows them develope some school spirit," said Mr. McConnell coach of the Robertson Junior boys team. The public schools have several Regional tournaments in a variety of different sports. Tomorrow there is a cross country meet at Brookside school the meet starts at 11:00 a.m. At different times throughout the year tournaments are held in basketball, volleyball, slo-pitch. The schools also hold a track and field meet close to the end of the school year. The stars of the high school team. developed their skills in public school and i is time that care be taken to make sure tha these events are not overlooked. Senior girls lose first game in three seasons The G.D.c.I. Senior Vikings have been The Vikings then travelled to London to busy in the last week or so. The Goderich defend their championship of the University ladies have won two of three league games of Western Ontario's Purple and White in the Huron Perth Girls Basketball Classic. In the first round game the schedule and have won the Consolation Goderich girls faced a very strong and ex - Championship at the University of Western perienced Chatham McGregor squad and Ontario's Purple and White Tournament. lost 60-39. Chris Stapleton scored 18, Cathie The Vikings had their only loss in regular Gallow had nine while Katharine Murphy league play in the last three seasons when had four. Joanne Campbell had four. Jenn Peters had two. and Mary Katherine Stapleton also had two. The Vikings rebounded from their second straight loss by trouncing Kitchener Forest Heights 56-33 in the semi-final led by Chris Stapleton with 17 and Cathie Gallow with 16. Turn to page 2 they let down against an experienced Nor- thwestern team to lose 58-38 in Stratford. The Vikes had no one in double figures. Jenn Peter led Goderich with nine points followed by Cathie Gallow with eight, Katharine Murphy had six, Joanne Campbell and Chris Stapleton and Sarah Alexander added three and two points respectively. Barons sink Sailors 12 -1 Chess Club begins season The 1985/1986 season for the Goderic Chess Club opened last Wednesday an several members turned up at the Recrea tion Department's room in the grandstan to get back into practice. Some of discovered how rusty we had become ove the summer months, so it was a good nppor tunity to shape up in readiness for.The u coming regular season games. Next week, we will be adopting a ne scoring technique, officiated by Walte Gottschalk. This method will enable playe of all skills to play each other more regular ly and simplify tabulation of the standings. The club welcomes new members regardless of experience, to participate wit us every Wednesday night. For furthe details, call Doug Brindley at 524-8674. Cross Country run to be held The 61)41 senior girls lost their first game in three season when they let down against an ex- perienced Northwestern team and lost 58-38. On a positive note the Vikings travelled to Lon- don to compete in the tnnerslty of W stern Ontario's Purple and White Classic. The girls did not regain their championship crown. But they did manage to down Ingersoll 33-29 to win the Consolation championship plaque. The Vikettes are in action again this week as they travel to Mitchell on Friday and then they head to St. Thomas for the Elgin Referees Tip -Off Classic for a weekend tournament. photo by Todd Mowatt) The Goderich Sailors. like the Toronto Madge scored again on another pow er play Blue Jays Friday night. had an early lead situation at 1427. following in from the point but lost 6-5. to put in his own rebound. John Thompson The Sailors played very well for two assisted on both goals by winning the draw periods and led the Walkerton Blackhawks in the Walkerton end 5-3 in their DILA Junior C hockey game go- Walkerton's Sean Bradley got one back at ing into the third period here Friday. the 18:47 mark of the period. and the However. the Blackhawks came on strong Blackhawks took the lead with goals in the with three unanswered goals in the third to second period by Jarrue Bradstock and win their second game of the young season. Bradley. against one loss. The Sailors then caught fire. scoring three Defenceman Daryl Madge got the Sailors times in less than three minutes. Chris off to a good start. scoring two goals in the Sideris scored on a play with Brad Arm first period. His first came on a hard shot from the point on a power play at 3:03. Turn to page 2 The Huron -Perth Cross -Country running championships will be up for grabs Thursday in a meet to be held at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area beginning at 11:30 a.m. The GDCI cross-country coach John Smallwood is looking for good results from a nurnber of his runners. many of whom nave come up with strong efforts during the season. The championship meet will bring run- ners from ten schools into competition. Club to hold Swiss Charity game Goderich Duplicate Bridge ('Iub - Oct. 8. 1985 met at the Canadian Legion Hall at 7:45 p.m. A seven table Mitchell was played under the direction of Eleanor Erskine. Average was 84 points. North south - Mary Donnelly and Eleanor Erskine were first with 89.5 points: Anna Gadley and Barb Howe were second with 88 points; Dawna Sproule and Mary Ann Dempsey were third with 86.5 points; .Jane and Brian Cere 86 points. East \‘ est • Ma; (fall and were first with 93 points: Joan and Cam Ad- dison tied with Cathy McDonald. Pat Str- inger with P: .5: Arlene Gibbons and Theresa Donatis had 85 points. The Goderich Duplicate Bridge Club is sponsoring a two -session Swiss Charity game on Oct. 26. Proceeds will go to the Canadian Lung Association and Epilepsy Canada. Mr. Percy Shorty) Sheardown. known as Canada's "Mr. Bridge" will be at- tending the match. Lady records perfect crib hand Bill and Audrey Tobin. 15 Suncoast Dr. E. play three hands of cribbage every day afte lunch. On Friday, Audrey was dealt the perfec hand - 29 points - the first one ever in th Tobin home. Audrey held the Jack of Diamonds an three fives in her hand. On the cut, the fiv of diamonds was turned up. -I'm still ahead of her on the gam totals.- says Bill. • 'We play for quarters an she's in the red.• • Audrey says she has seen one othe perfect hand in her lifetime. Her mother go a perfect hand in a game with Audre ' 'many years ago" in Toronto.