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GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8,1984
SECOND SECTION
Port Albert Bulldogs win tourne
A 42 team ski -pitch tournament was held
last weekend in Goderich with London's Slo-
' Pitch City team taking the Division One
championship. They defeated Alexander
Furniture, also of London, 10-5.. Port Albert
Bulldogs won the Division. Two
championship, defeating Lambeth, 4-1.
There were a total of nine Goderich teams
competing in the tournament with Ideal
Supply having the most respectable
showing. They were defeated by Slo-Pitch in
the playoff round on Monday. Port Albert
Bulldog s won $675 and Goderich Chrysler
was defeated in the semi-final round when
they met the Bulldogs.
Other Goderich teams played either two
or. three games and then were defeated in
Division Two, which had two divisions in
itself. The teams from Goderich were
Elevators, Garb and Gear, Gas Rite,
Ultramar, Goderich Auto Sales and
Murphy's Green Machine.
According to Bruce Baker, a member of
the Goderich Slo-Pitch league, everything
ran smoothly with all 73 games starting on
schedule.
Goderich was host over the long weekend to a men's slow -pitch tournament. Here in a game
between Goderich Gas Rite and Wizzards, the Goderich first baseman grabs hold of the ball
before the Wizzards runner can make it to first. Gas Rite won this Division 2 game by 7 to 3.
( photo by Darrell Kloeze )
In slow -pitch action over the weekend, Goderich hosted a number of teams from the area in
a four-day tournament. Here, a Goderich Gas Rite player arrives at second base to find that
the ball has reached there before him. (photo by Darrell Kloeze)
Denomme's leads Maitland division by one point
Denomme's moved back into a tie for first
pia a with Canada Company in the Goderich
Industrial Fastball League this past week
with a win and tie in three games, played.
Denomme's defeated French Cleaner 4-3 in
eight innings, tied Canada Company 5-5
through nine innings but lost 7-1 to Hayter's.
Doug Smith's bases loaded single brought
home two runners as Denomme's overcame
a 3-2 deficit in the eighth inning to defeat
French Cleaners 4-3. French had taken the
lead 3-2 in the top of the inning with hits by
Bob Johnston and Jim Martin, who both had
three hits in the game, which brought in the
lead run.
Steve Johnston added two hits for French.
John Hoy led Denomme's with two hits in-
cluding a solo home run. Chris Connor, Jack
MacKinnon and Willie Denomme each had
two hits as well.
Earlier in the week, the lead exchanged
hands several times between Denomme's
and Canada Company, but in the end nobody
led as the game was a 5-5 tie. Willie
Denomme led all hitters, getting three of
Denomme's nine hits.
Glen Tigert, Greg Beacom and Dean
Doherty each had two hits for Canada Com-
pany. Pitchers John Verwey of Denomme's
and Dean Doherty of Canada Company both
pitched strong games for their teams, going
nine innings for the tie.
Denomme's also lost one game this week,
however, losing 7-1 to Hayter's. Andy Moore
and Dennis Williamson each had two hits to
Lead Hayter's 10 -hit attack. Chris Connor
and Willie Denomme each had two hits for
Denomme's. Phil Petrie and Dave Scholl
combined on a nine -hitter to pick up the vic-
tory.
Meanwhile, Sherwood Express remained
the hottest team in the league with two more
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victories, defeating French Cleaners 49. and
Hayter's 9-4. The wins moved Sherwood to
within one point of fourth place French
Cleaners in the overall standings.
Simon Langlois fired a five -hitter and
struck out an amazing 16 batters as Sher-
wood defeated French 4-2. George Sutton led
all hitters in the game with two hits for
French. French pitcher John Bogie pitched
a four -hitter despite the loss.
Sherwood then got six runs in the second
inning and coasted the rest of the way to a 9-
4 victory over Hayter's. Bill Gallow led
Sherwood`s 10 -hit attack with three hits
while Brad Otterbein added two hits and
three RBIs. Jim Ginn and Andy Moore each
had two of Hayter's eight hits. Simon
Langlois again pitched the victory for Sher-
wood, who have now won eight and tied one
of their last 11 games.
Hotel Bedford finally snapped their losing
streak at eight games with a 5-1 win over
Canada Company. Bedford scored all five of
their runs in the fifth inning to gain the vic-
tory. Dana Doherty and Joe Moore each had
two hits for Hotel Bedford. Bedford pitcher
Jeff Cox threw a six -hitter in picking up the
victory. Bill Tigert had two of those hits for
Canada Company.
Earlier in the week, Bedford had lost their
eighth in a row to Kirkey's 12-7 in a wild
game. With Kirke) s leading 6-0, Bedford
scored six times in the fifth inning to tie the
game and then went ahead 7-6 in the sixth in-
ning. But Kirkey's then scored six times in
the bottom of the sixth to win 12-7.
The big hit came with the score tied 7-7
and the bases loaded. Pitcher Terry
Johnston unloaded a grand slam homer to
clinch the victory. Bruce Bowman also had
a home run for Kirkey's.
Bedford's Jeff Cox had a perfect four -for -
four game. Bowman, Paul Bartliff and Del
Bedard each had two hits for Kirkey's while
Faikiner had two hits for Bedford.
The Orioles defeated Hayter's for the
third time this year, winning by a score of 3-
1. Doug Vock fired a five -hitter for the
Orioles to pick up the victory. Dave Scholl
also pitched a five -hitter despite the loss.
Bill Wraith had two hits for the Orioles while
Warren Watt had two hitefor Hayter"`s.
G.LF.L. STANDINGS
(As of Aug. I)
DUNLOP DWVISIQN GP W L T
Canada Company 21 11 7 3
Sherwood Express 21 10 10 1
Orioles 20 9 11 0
Hayters 21 8 12 1
MAITLAND D1IVVISTON GP W L T
Denommes 22 12 9 1
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Hotel Bedford 21 7 14 0 14
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SPORTS iSHOFITS
tawaii. That word conjures up thoughts
of hula contests, grass skirts, leis, and a lot
more tropical fun. For those who are
unable to journey to the Island, the
Goderich Special, Events program will, be
holding a Hawaii Day on Thursday from 10
a.m. - 3 p.m. at Harbour Park.
There will be dance and strength
contests, crafts and Hawaiian
refreshments and foods. So dress in your
most colorful clothing and come on out to a
Hawaiian atmosphere.
On Friday there will be rollerskating at
the Goderich Arena. Those under nine -
years -old can skate from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Those over nine -years can skate fro;n 1:30
- 4 p.m. Admission is 50 cents with a 25 cent
skate rental charge.
Mini -golf fans can enjoy a day of golfing
on Monday. Children eight -years -old and
under will meet at Judith Gooderham
Park at 9:45 a.m. while those over nine -
years will meet at 1-:30 p.m.
Transportation will be provided and
golfing fees are $1.75.
Water slide, cineshphere and play areas
will be part of the trip to Ontario Place,
Tuesday. Pre -registration is a must with
the cost set at $12 per person. Parents are
welcome to join in the fun.
Everyone is asked' to meet at Judith
Gooderham Park at 7:45 a.m. with the
return time set at 7 p,m. Those who wish,
can bring a picnic lunch and money for
supper.
Harbour Park will be the scene of the pet
show on Wednesday, August 15 from 10 -
11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the
best dressed pet and the pet who performs
the best tricks.
During Wednesday afternoon, Michael
Cooney will be performing folksongs for
the children at The Livery. Tickets must
be purchased before the performance
which starts at 2 p.m. Cost is $2.per ticket.
August 17 will be the final day of
activities. Take advantage 'of "e` well
planned events well there is still time!.
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Christine Phillips, 14, of Goderich,
captured first place in her age division of
19 -years and under during the Second
Annual Ken Inglis 10 km road race. She
ran the August 5 race in Kincardine in a
time of 45.27 minutes.
Go-F�r-Ettes lead
ladies' lo� itch league slo-pitch
The Go-For-Ettes and Sifto are battling as Meneset took the game, 16-13.
for first place in the ladies' slo-pitch league
with both teams winning nine games and
losing two. Only one pointsseparates the
teams as the Go-For-Ettes have played one
more game, and that ended in a tie. The
remainder of play should provide some stiff
competition.
Action last week saw fourth place Nile
slide past first place Go-For-Ettes, 2-1.
Meneset defeated Bedford 16-13 and All
Ages downed North End Marina 8-5. Mac's
Milk won both of their games, doubling
Ron's Shell 6-3 and defeating Sifto 15-14.
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NILE 2 - GO-FOR-E'rl'ES 1
Nile struck first on August 2 when they
met the Go-For-Ettes on the diamond.
Bonnie Dungale and Norene Kerr scored the
first two runs of the game while Brigitte
Charron was left on third base.
It wasn't until the fourth inning that the
Go-For-Ettes got on the scoreboard. Pat
Costello crossed home plate for her team,
making the score 2-1.
The Go-For-Ettes made a valliant attempt
at a comeback during their half of the
seventh inning, but left three women on
base.
MENESET 16 - BEDFORD 13
Home runs by Joyce Orr and Linda Wray
helped lead Meneset to a 16-13 victory over
Bedford Hotel on July 31.
The top of the first inning saw three
Bedford players up, and three players down,
however, it was a different ball game in the
bottom of the inning.
Meneset's lead batter, Sandy Pollock
reached base and Was driven home by Joyce
Orr's home run. Linda Wray and Heather
Stark kept the momentum flowing as they
too reached base, and eventually scored.
Meneset ended the first inning with a 4-0
lead.
Bedford made a comeback attempt in the
second inning with a run by Lori Kennedy,
but one run was all they could get.
Meneset continued its scoring ways with
runs by Paula Ruprecht, Pollock and Sue
Denomme, increasing their lead by a 7-1
score.
The third inning saw Bedford's batters
swinging in the right direction as Val Willis,
Sharon Doherty and Donna Maize scored to
close the score to 7-4. Unfortunately for
Bedford, Meneset replied with four runs of
their own to more than nullify Bedford's
three runs.
Scoring for Meneset were Elaine Fielder,
Vicki Rodgers, Sylvia Warr and Ruprecht.
Down by seven runs, Bedford came back
in the fourth to score four runs. Diane Little,
Shelli Barlow, Debbie Prouse and Jo-anne
Crawford made the score .11-8. Bedford's
efforts carried over in the bottom of the
inning, as they held Meneset to one run.
Scoring the lone run was Orr.
Bedford applied pressure again in the fifth
inning, scoring another four, runs. Maize,
Donna Allen, Little and Kennedy crossed the
plate for Bedford to tie the score at 12-12.
Meneset was held scoreless during their
turn at bat, but the top of the sixth saw
Bedford take a one run lead for the first time
in the game. Bonita Pollock came through
with a home run causing her teams' hopes to
soar.
Meneset brought Bedford down when they
batted in the sixth, scoring four runs.
Ruprecht crossed the plate for the third time
that evening as did Pollock. Denomme and
Wray each scored one run, making their
total on the night stand at two. Wray's final
run of the night was a home run.
The seventh inning proved to be fruitless
ALL AGES 8 - NORTH END MARINA 5
All Ages held North End"Marina scoreless
during the first two innings while they
picked up three runs of" their own. Sue
MacAdam, Marg Young and Dorie Kolkman
each crossed the plate during the second
inning to take a three run lead.
However, their lead was short lived as
North End came buck to score five runs
during the top of the third. Scoring were
Sybil Reihl, Sharon Tyo, Sandy Bonit, Barb
Fisher and Donna Bosman.
All Ages did the remainder of the scoring
as they won the game with runs by Shirley
Erb, Young, Dorie Kolkman, Karen
Kolkman and Ruth German.
MAC'S MILK 6 - RON'S SHELL 3
Ron's Shell took the lead in the first inning
when they played Mac's Milk on July 26. The
runs were scored by Marilyn Aubin and
Marilyn MeCuspey. Mac's came within one
run after Kim Langois scored in the third
inning, but Judy Brindley of Shell, nullified
the run with one of her own.
But it was the bottom of the fourth inning
that determined the outcome of the game as
Michelle Park, Janet Godfrey, Bonnie
Hogan and Cindy West each crossed home
plate for a 5-3 lead.
The final run was scored by Mac's in the
sixth inning with Park making it home.
MAC'S MILK 15 - SIP" TO 14
It took seven innings to decide the winner
between Mac's Milk and Sifto Salt, but it
was Mac's winning, 15-14.
Sifto scored one run in the second inning
after Kathy Sturdy hit a single and her
teammates brought her around to home
plate. However, Mac's scored six runs after
they went through their batting order.
Janet Godfrey, Wai.da Hodges, Michelle
Park, Glenda Park, Kathleen Carter' and
Joanne Wraith scored as Mac's took a 6-1
lead.
In the third inning, Sifto replied with runs
by Becky McIver and Dorrie Chisholm, for a
6-3 score. The Mac's bats continued to swing
in their half of the third. with Michelle and
Glenda Park scoring one each, and Betsey
Rivera and Carter also scored one apiece.
With the score 10-3 in favour of their
opponents, Sifto decided it was time to do
more hitting. Gail Jones, Sue Paquette and
Carol Moore each crossed the plate after
hitting singles. They narrowed the scored to
10-6.
Sifto's defence held Mac's to only two runs
during their next bat as Hodges and
Michelle Park did the damage.
In the fifth inning, Sifto picked up six runs
with Sue Volland, Darlene Ellison, Jones,
Sturdy, Paquette and Moore scoring, for a
12-12 tie.
Sifto could not manage to score in the
sixth, but Mac's pulled into the lead with two
runs. Michelle Park scored her fourth of the
evening with Bonnie Hogan getting her first
run.
Sifto tied the game at 14 all in the seventh
with runs by Darlene Ellison and Sturdy,
however, Mac's scored the winning run
whelp Joyce Baer crossed the plate. Mac's
won the hard fought game, 15-14.
STANDINGS
Go-forettes
gifto
Ron's Shell
Nile
Bedford
Mac's Milk
Meneset
All Ages
North End Marina
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0 18
0 12
0 10
0 10
1 9
0 8
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Bantams play to scoreless
tie with German team
The Goderich Bantam soccer team took
part in a three team tournament in
Kincardine last Saturday. In the first
game they played to a scoreless tie with
F.C. Stein, a club from Nurnberg, West
Germany. In the second game, Goderich
played to a 2-2 draw against Kincardine.
Strikers Todd Graham anlilRay Westecott
scored the Goderich goals.
The Squirts defeated Seaforth, 9-3 in
Goderich last Monday. Centre -forward
Jeff Klages and outside -right Dave
Lumley scored three goals each. Inside -
right Ken McLarty scored two, and left -
half Jason Merlam added a single.
position by beating Bombers 5-2. Jeff
Klages scored three goals and Jeff Brown
earned two for the Giants. Ken McLarty
scored both Bombers' goals. In the second
game, the Vikings overwhelmed Raiders
4-0. Jason Meriam tallied three goals and
Ken McLarty one.
The Pee Wees, Mosquitoes and Atoms
were all inactive last week. The
Mosquitoes and Atoms both play
Kincardine tomorrow in Goderich with
kick off times at 7 p.m. The next game for
the Pee Wees is on August 14 against
Clinton in Goderich. Kick off is 6:30 p.m.
The Lake Huron Soccer Association
In Squirt house league last Mosquito Tournament will be held this
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