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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-05-05, Page 14t._ •„ ii ,i. jP. ;a. PAGE 1Q GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1977 Double winners The Tuesday ni ixed league schedule and playoff winning team included members George Sutton, Bre a Miskie, Joe Stokes. '1 trj Carrick, Diane Sutton and Peg Stokes, staff photo) United Soccer is back Tally -ho! "Ns spring and all my young men's fancies have turned to thoughts of... yup! you guessed it... good old Soccer!! The maroon and white can again be seen, flashing around the Goderich green(! (Is that talent?? I can rhyme at the drop of a hat, or anything for that matter. Not great poetry, mind you, but colourful! Eeek, p.uns so early in the season!) I guess I should bid a cheery hello to all of you faithful Goderich United soccer fans and friends, who have persevered throughout the years. despite „f my column, my "witticisms' and my underwhelming sports acumen, and stuck by both teams. We have most of the old faces (and legs) back with us and a few new ones who look promising (on the soccer field, of course!) . Also have the same old, old coaches (sorry John and Wally, just being cute! !) and the same old "groupies"... in fact, we're all too old for this stuff but we delude ourselves • Top bowlers The Tuesday night mixed bowling league honored in- dividual bowlers for `their efforts at the league's annual banquet held last Friday,. The winners included Larry Million, high single; Don Carrick. high triple; ill Fisher, Motocross series opens The second annual CZ Jawa Motocross Series opens this Sunday May 8 at Hully Gully near Varna. The Motocross eventswill encompass a total of four weekends during May and June at the Motorsport Park and will again have the top juniors and schoolboys in Ontario supplying the competitive action. Over 300 competitors have pre -entered this Sunday's event with rue action beginning at 1'_' no(71, Top prize for the Series is a 1977 CZ RV 250 Motocrosser valued at over $1,500, Trophies will be awarded weekly and awards of ex- cellence to the top five in every class. The full facilitated park offers a complete family weekend of camping and thrilling motocross race action. GARDENERS DELIGHT Lawn ornaments, Hanging pots, Ceramic pots, Wood planters POT PLANTS Dracaenas, Tuberous Begonias, Hanging Begonias, Geraniums, Ivy, Small Greenhouse Plants, BOX PLANTS Petunias, Pansies, Carnations, Coleus, Dahlia Unwins, Snapdragons, Asters, Marigolds, Impatiens, Por- tulaca, Celosia, Alyssum, Ageratum, Salvia, Cleome, Tomatoes, Spanish Onions, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peppers, Small Perennials, Primula,Shasta- Daisy, Delphinium, Lupins, Mums. MOTHER'S DAY Gloxinia, Potted Muns, Mixed Pans., Potted Rose Bushes • high average; Marj Carrick, high triple; Peg Stokes, high average; Doris MacDonald, most improved and Wanda Fry'drych, high single. (staff photo) II s into believingwe can move and groove with the best of them! What dreamers we are! (actually, it's more like a nightmare! Now, to the "big business"... the guys and their game. They've been put to the test already with a couple of exhibition games (and what an exhibition!) I tell you, you never saw so many players get whipped into shapeso fast in all your days! They not only "glowed, perspired and sweated"... they puffed, panted and, passed out 'for good measure!! Most of the fellas play hockey and -or ski over the winter and they figure they're "in shape" 'til they clomp onto the soccer field; then they find out the grass really .is.greener on the other side! Ah, but they looked as cute as ever in their uniforms, even though they were too pooped to primp!! Well, back to the reporting rather than the gossip, in- teresting though it maybe. Last Sunday was our first league game and the "B" team who play 3rd Division, came out winners against St. Thomas •'B's", 2 - 1. Not a had opener, eh? The first half was played very aggressively by United and their persistence in holding back the St. Thomas defense paid off. "The Toe" was in there like a "dirty sock". (I can't help it! !) He was here, there and everywhere with assistance and inventiveness. He ran interference and made some terrific moves and passes as 'good as I've ever seen. (but then again, what do I know??) The wind was a persistent factor in this match and time after'. time, the Goderich guys would take a shot on the net to have it carried over, around or away, but never into the goal,, Goalie Mark Alexander didn't see too much action in this half,' but he handled himself with effectiveness. After Goderich had made repeated attacks on the enemy zone, we finally succeeded in gaining a goal from an excellent throw -iii by George Gould, The St. Thomas defense fluffed it, the goalie goofed up and little old Jed de Jong slammed it in the net -for the initial goal of the game. That's what I call "reflexive retaliation"! Way to be ready, Jeddy! With only a very few minutes remaining in this half, United held onto the game with confidence and zeal. During the last half, the players flagged a'bit, but they still managed to remain a threat to the opposition. They were headed towards a shut out when Eric Mitchell ef• fected a sly pass over to Mike Sully who,• after great deliberation (and I mean ' great deliberation"!) sent goal number two reeling into the net! Michael, that foot needs talking to!! St., Thomas buckled down and doubled their efforts to gain some control along with some points and eventually, in spite of deft defensive maneuvers from United, they stole our shut -out .and snapped in their only goal of the day. The game remained pretty much the name with some heavy checking from "Lean and Mean" Mitchell (most notably or noticeably!) amongst others, until the final whistle from the referee. So people, fora first league encounter, I think we presented ourselves reasonably well. There were plenty of great 'plays and not - too -bad tackling and checking, Larry Donnelly, George Gould and .Mike Sully were stalwart and steady, par- ticularly in the second half. Pete Teichert was noticeably strong and skillful and Eric Mitchell was definitely an added factor. "Player -of -the -day" has to be Rick "the Toe" Fisher who performed at his peak. He was clever and his footwork was fast and fancy! Foxy loves machismo!!! "The Sly Fox" award'goes to Rolf Gottschalk who has presence of mind and is a calming and steadying in-, fluence on the defense and knows how to use his knowledge for the best ,ad- vantage. Sportsman -of -the -game" is Mark Alexander who., although fairly untried and inexperienced at goaltending, shows great promise and strength of character. "A Foxy Special" for Larry Donnelly for a job well done. Right on, United! Let's have a fantastic season! Rah! Rah! Rah! (Every now and then the cheerleader in me sneaks out!! According to the guys it happens too often ! ! ) -Next week we have two home games, starting at 4 p.m, on the Sunday. So, boogie down and catch us doing our number. We'd appreciate your continued support and en- thusiastic interest for us and our game. Okay? Remember to have a good life 'cause you deserve it, But most of Foxy loves ya!, 3 money s to get your caire for spring. 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