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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-08-20, Page 23In the most recent Ladies' Slowpitch action on Monday, August 18, Carolyn Carter of Sifto Salt, above, swings at the pitch in her game against Double Blue. Sifto went on to win the game by an 8-2 score. In the photo below, Wendy Crittendon of the league -leading Go-4-Ettes misses this pitch from Carrie Middel, the Night Owls hurler. Crittendon's team eventually notched an 11-0 victory to stretch the Go-4-Ettes' winning streak.. (photos by Mike Ferguson) , Hh c, its carne from behind to defeat Double Blue On August 11, Hot Shots came from behind to defeat Double Blue 17-11. Brenda Baruma had a three run home run for Hot Shots, Joyce Kingsley and Kim Vanstone both went three for three for Double Blue. The same night Sifto tripled Bruno's by a 12-4 count. Brenda Dineen had a strong night hitting a triple and two doubles. ,Jackie Harrison also had a triple for Sifto. Trish Doherty had a triple for Bruno's. The two top teams, Go-4-Ettes and Oldtimers met on August 12 in a very defensive game with the Oldtimers winn- ing by a 6-2 margin. Bev Wright had a tri- ple and a double for the Oldtimers. Barb • Ottewell and Janet Block scored the two Go-4-Ette's runs. On August 13, the Oldtimers played. again, this time against Bruno's. Bruno's made a valiant effort in the last two inn- ings but time ran out as the Oldtimers outscored them 14-8. Pat Petrie went four for four and scored four runs for the ' Oldtimers. Sharon Doherty led Bruno's with two hits and scored two, runs. Brenda Baruma hit her second homerun for the week on August 13 as Hot Shots defeated Nile 10-1. Debbie Gregory scoited the lone Nile run. Last week on August 7, Night Owls and Not Muchfought a close battle with Night Owls coming out on top by a score of 5-2. Patsy Keller and Marilyn Aubin each scored two runs for Night Owls while Pen- ny Crawford and. Cheryl Flynn crossed home plate for Not Much. Not Much played again on August 14 in a high scoring game against Samuelson's who held on to win 19-16. Judy Woodall, Allison Graham and Nancy Scott each had a home run for Samuelson's. Linda Wilson o went four for four for Not Much. LADIES SLOWPITCH LEAGUE (Standings as of Aug. 17) GWLTP 19 16 3 0 32 16 13 3 0 26 18 13 5 0 26 19 13 6 0 26 18 11 7 0 ,22 1$ 8 10 0 16 18 7 10 1 15 16 7 9 0 14 17 3 13 1 7 17 2 15 0 4 16 2 14 0 4 Go -4 -Etter Oldtimers Hot Shots Sifto Samuelson's Nile Bruno's • Night Owls Meneset Double Blue Not Much tc Sap eat8 y Paul Hartman Dally going to make big bills with Bills Cyclists from UeS and Ontario set to compete in Pro -Am Race for Aug. 24 BY MIKE FERGUSON On Sunday, August 24, the Town of Goderich will host some of the top bicycle racers from across Ontario and the nor- thern United States, when the annual Goderich• Criterium Pro -Am Cycling Race takes place. The race is sanctioned by the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) and will feature riders in both professional and amateur categories, with divisions for riders eight years old and up. The pros'will compete for a total of $1,000 in cash, while the amateur riders will vie for trophies. Last year's event attracted 140 par- ticipants, including 118' cyclers of profes- sional calibre. Races begin at 10 a.m., with the eight to 12 year old racers riding in a three kilometre event: The amateur races will continue until 11 a.m., at which time the professionals take over the course. The Cadets -Veterans division racers start at 11 a.m., with the Cadets naming a 30 km course and the Veterans riding a 40.5 km course. The final, and longest, race of the day will be the Seniors 1 and 2 category, commencing at 2:15 p.m. for a 75 km ride. Goderich Recreation Director Jane Net- zke says syie expects this year's event could be even bigger than 1985. In addition to homegrown riders from all over On- tario, Netzke says racers from Buffalo and Fort Erie are expected to attend. Past races have featured the participation of athletes who went on to become Olympic competitors, such as cyclist Jocylen M ,s �u Pro -Am Cycle Race Route Lovell, who was later injured in a tragic cycling accident. Several streets in town, includingpart' of the Square, will be blocked off for the race, and Netzke says traffic control may be a It sounds like almost a sure bet now that Jim Kelly of the USFL New Jersey Generals, will be playing for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL this season. It's also almost a sure bet that Kelly will be pocketing $1.5 million dollars per season; tossing, or more likely eating, the ball for those bungling Bills. This lucrative contract will make "Lord Jim" or T.F. •(The Franchise) as, his General teamates used to call him, the richest football player in the history of the game. He'll make more than Joe Montana, more than Dan Marino, and more than Dan Fouts. And all this because, as Sports Illustrated puts it, he's the best quarter- back nobody has ever seen. There's no denying that Kelly has talent. He led the USFL in completions and yar- dage both seasons that the league operated. He was MVP in 1984. No quarter- back in any league has thrown for as many yards or touchdowns in his first two years than Kelly has. But can he cut it in the NFL? The Bills seem to think so, and they're putting their money on Kelly's hands to lead them out of the basement position that they've manag- ed to gain a stranglehold on in the past few seasons. If Kelly throws for an average of 32 times per game this season, his receivers, or whatever doubles for pass -catchers in Buffalo, will be hauling in tosses worth $3,000 each. If he gets chased out of the pocket and choses to run the ball rather than throw it, say 100 times during the season, he'll make $15,000 per rush. If we calculate his salary on games alone and add four playoff games, Kelly will be mak- ing $70,000 per game or $30,000 per hour. And what does Kelly think of going to Buffalo? When, asked what he thought of playing for the Bilis before' the USFL "lost" its anti-trust suit, he replied, "I'd get the tar beaten out of me and it would shorten my career." Both of these things are likely to occur when Kelly becomes a Bill but $30,000 per hour may provide some compensation. Besides, if he chose to sit out the season, the Generals would pay Kelly a paltry $800,000 per year —or about $40,000 for every visit to the unemployment office. problem. She urges motorists to be patient and to co-operate with the traffic monitors at the streets along the route. All races will start and finish at the Town Hall on West Street. From the Town Hall, racers will proceed up West Street to the Square, turn right and travel to South Street, right onto Elgin, making another right turn onto Wellington, onto West Street to Town Hall to finish the race. Netzke says she expects the corner of Wellington and West to present The greatest problem with motorists travelling to and from the,beach area. All races will follow CCA rules and riders must wear protective headgear. For further information, contact the Goderich Recreation Department at 524- 2125. Squirt . Softball Tourney is on this weekend SPORTS SHORTS On Saturday, August 23 and 24, Goderich will play host to six teams from as far away as Ottawa, during the Ontario Amateur Softball Association, Squirt 'D' provincial finals. This is the first time Goderich has hosted the tournament and as hosts the Hi -Way Boys Squirt Team received, a bye into the tourney. The tournament is a true double knock- out format and begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Agriculture Park. Goderich plays their first game on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. against Conestogo. The seven teams involved in the provin- cial final are: Goderich, North Gower,(Ot- tawa) Conestogo, St. Clemens, Lucknow, Tamworth and Sydenham. Minor Softball supporters thanked Minor fastball in Goderich is booming says Ron Klages, the president of the Goderich Minor Fastball Association, and there's only one thing holding it back. "We need people to volunteer their time to coach' and umpire for the kids," ex- plains Klages. Most parents play either slow -pitch or fastball themselves so its dif- ficult to get them out to games. "We really appreciate the volunteers that we've got out for this season, but we need more, if not for this year, then definitely for next.. If you can spare some time tt? devote to minor fastball, contact Ron Klages for fur- ther information.