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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-07-13, Page 8Moor • , PAGE EIGHT Colts Take Trio Still LeadLeague During the past week, Clinton Colts pounded out a grand slam Clinton Colts in three games Won in the Huron -Perth Baseball League Batting Averages intermediate series, and now _ -- lead the group with several C. J. Livermore, the enthus- points to spare. iastic assistant manager of Olin - Colts defeated Exeter 9-8 here ton Colts baseball,. club has come Thursday evening last; won at piled the following batting aver - Dashwood 3-2 IVIonday evening; ages for the Colts up to July 6. 1. and took St. Marys at St. Marys One early season acoresheet has• 14-5 last evening, with only ten been misplaced, however this players along. gives a fairly accurate summary. COLTS 14—ST. MARYS 2 , AB H Aver. Although shoethanded, Colts Bill Craig 37 19 .513 made short work of the St. Marys .500 kids last night with a 14-5 vic- .500 tory. The veteran Gordon Stock .413 twirled the whole game, with Bill .401 Craig behind the bat. Bob Drap- .361 er and Bill Craig each banged .300 out four hits, Harry McEwan be- .290 Ing close behind with three. Every .290 player on the roster got one or .250 more. .235 Clinton Colts • AB R H .231 Woodeock, 3b 4 2 2 .166 McEwan, 2b 143 Draper, cf .000 Neilans, If .000 Bill Craig, c .000 .337 5 3 3 6' 3 4 6 1 2 5 3 4 Schoenhals, lb 4 1 1 K. Colquhoun, rf 5 0 1 Pearson, 2b 5 0 1 Stock, p 4 1 1 44 - 14 19 St. Marys AB R 11 J. Noble, 3b 4 0 1 T. Dunsmore, lb 4 0 3 D. Fletcher, c 4 1 0 D. Hall, p, cf 4 0 el D. Ellis, cf, p 4 1 1 Bevington, if 3 1 1 McGram, If (8th) 1 0 1 3 0 1 Hefferitig, rf (8th) 1 0 1 Sgarglia, 2b 4 1 1 D. Holman. se 4 1 0 - — — 36 5 10 Clinton .. 013 006 301-14 19 6 St. Marys .. 002 102 000— 5 10 4 COLTS 3--DASHWOOD 2 Colts took the measure of Dashwood 3-2 in a close game at Dashwood Monday evening, amas- sing only four hits off Yelle, a- gainst three for the losers. Clin- ton batting averages underwent a severe strain as some of the best batters did not register. Tommy Pearson 8 4 Fred MacDonald 26 13 "Bud" Schoenhalis 29 12 Cdarence Neilans 37 15 Harry MeEwan , 36 13 Doug Bartliff 47 14 Bob Draper 45 13 Art Woodcock 45 13 Ross Cooper 4 1 Laurie Colquhoun 17 4 Johnny Wilson 26 6 Bob Craig 6 1 Len Johnson 7 1. Ken Colquhoun 6 0 Gordie Stock 4 0 Jack Hinchherger 3 0 Totals 383 129 Clinton Colts AB Bartliff, ss 3 Woodcock, 3b 1 McEwan, 2b 3 Draper, p," cf (5th) 3 MacDonald, lb 3 Bill Craig, cf, rf (5th) 3 L. Colquhoun, If 2 Wilson, c 3 K. Colquhoun, rf 2 Stock, p (5th) 1 - — 24 Dashwood AB Tieman, ib . 2 Regier, lb 1 C. Wein, 3b 3 R. Hayter, ss 3 Geiser, cf 2 J. Hayter, e 2 R. Wein, if 2 Kleinstauber, 2b Yeile, p IL II 1 1 O 0 O 0 0 1 O 0 O 0 O 0 1 1 1 1 O 0 5--- 4 R 11 O 0 O 0 1 1 1 2 O 0 O 0 0 0 .. 2 0 0 3 0 0 — — 24 2 3 Clinton Celts 002 010 0-3 4 1 Dashwood 200 000 0-2 3 1 Umpires—O'Brien and O'Brien, Zurich. ''•"' • .H", CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Huron -Perth Baseball • League Standing (In,cluding VVednesday, July 12) Won Lost 'Tied Ns. Clinton Colts 11 1 2 24 Liman . . , .. 9 4 0 18 Dashwood 7 4 2 .16 Mitchell ..... 7 3 1 15 Goderich •..... 5 5 3 13 Zalrich , .. 5 6 2 12 Exeter 4 , 6 1 9 Hensel'.- 3 6 2 8 Clinton -RCAF 4 6 2 8 St. Marys . - 2 11 1 5 Centralia RCAF 2 7 0 4 Results in Past Week Zurich 8—Lucan 6 Clinton Colts 9 --Exeter 8 Dashwood 13—St. Marys 1 (Hensel]. - Goderich postponed) !Mitchell 9—St. Marys 4 Exeter 12—Hensall 3 Goderich 6—Centralia 0 Clinton Colts 3—Dashwood 2 Zurich 7—Clinton RCAF 4 St. Marys 5—Dashwood 4 Clinton Colts 14—St. Marys 5 Clinton RCAF 10—Centralia 6 • i 15% OFF House of Hobberlin - MADE -TO -MEASURE SUITS • In July -Only_ Davis & Herman Custom Tailoring Our Specialty! it•••••••••••••"••••••••••••••••• SPECIAL SALE OF SLACKS Men's Pure Wool English Gabardine Slacks From our Regular $16.95 range SALE PRICE this Thurs., 'Fri., Sat. only ALL SIZES, 28-38. range. of colors . . ....... , .. ....... 40_ I In a complete Herman's Men's ..Wear Forsyth SHIRTS -- .- Biltmore HATS PHONE 224W — CLINTON •••••••••*41~440~,~4.***/#14•••••••••••444•40.0.) SHAWS WIN FROM WINGHAM AN]) TEESWATER COLTS 9—EXETER 8 • Colts took Exeter 9-8 in one of the best games of the season here Thursday evening last, but in so doing out hit the visitors rather badly. Fred MacDonald was on the mound for most of the game but was relieved by Bob Craig in the eighth. The Clintonians won the match with a three -run rally in the last half of the eighth on three hits and an error, Harry McEwan prancing across the plate with the winner' on Bill Craig's single. The runs emerged when they most counted. Exeter AB R 11 Robinson, 2b 4 0 0 Seymour, c 3 1 1 Burns, ss 5 1 2 Holtzman, cf 5 0 1 Darling, lb 5 1 2 3b 3 1 0 Ellis, rf , 5 2 1 Sphaavwis,1) 4 1 1 if 3 1 0 - — — 37 8 8 Clinton Colts AB R 11 Bartliff, ss 4 1 2 Woodcock, 3b 4 1 3 McEwan, 2b 5 1 2 Neilans, if 4 0 1 Draper, cf 5 0 0 W. Craig, rf 5 1 3 Schoenhals, lb 4 2 3 Wilson, c 3 0 1 MacDonald, p 3 3 3 R. Craig, p (7th) 0 0 38 - 9 18 Exeter .... 000 203 21-8 8 2 Clinton , .. 001 202 13-9 18 6 Umpires—Boussey and McLean, Seaforth. TOOK SECOND MONEY E. J. Jacob's fine three-year- old from Clinton, "Miss Chips," driven by Ed Klein, took second money in the three-year-old class at the Mitchell races Wednesday afternoon last, finishing 3-1-2 in the three heats. Time in the second heat was 2.18 2/5, while the fastest time was 2,17 2/5 in both first and third heats. 0 RCAF SPLITS TWO MATCHES DURING WEEK 'Jim Chowen's Clinton Shaws continued their unbeaten record in the • WOAA Bantam series when they trimmed •Teeswater 25-8 here last week, and Wing - ham Lions, 11J-1 on the RCAF diamond here Tuesday evening. Auburn kids Play here Tues- day evening, July 18 Clinton 25—Teeswater 8 • Clinton, Shaws: R. Elliott lb, Bill Carrick 2b, Don Denomme 3b, Bob Carrick p, John Hart- ley ss, Jerry Tebbutt cf, Bob Garon rf, Murray Maltby lf, Terry Jenkins c. • - Teeswater: Simons p, ss, And- erson lb, McKinnon lf, Donahue 3b, p, Widdis c, Collinson of, Freudman rf, Tolton 2b, Retting- er ss, 3b. Clinton Shaws .. 586 6-25 18 4 Teeswaker 003 5— 8 2 6 Shaws 11—Wingham 1 Wingham Lions paid a visit here Tuesday evening and lost to Shaws 11-1. Feature was a triple play in the sixth to retire the side --Jenkins to Elliott to Bob Carrick to Garon—that is, pitcher to first to catcher to third. Terry Jenkins pitched a one -hit game for Clinton. Wingham Lions: Wain c, Biggs ss, Fry cf, Spielvogel 3b, Stain- ton p, Taylor 2b; Lancaster lb, Crump rf, Murray If. Citation Shaws: R. Elliott lb, Bill Carrick 2b, Don Denomme 3b, Bob Carrick c, Jerry Teb- butt cf, John Hartley ss, Bob Garon rf, Terry Jenkin e p, Mur- ray Maltby If. Wingham .. 000 000 10— 1 1 4 Clinton .. 401 103 2x-11 7 4 Clinton RCAF Loses Another Close One Clinton RCAF split even in group games played in the Huron -Perth Baseball League during the past week, defeating Centralia RCAF at Exeter 10-6 Friday evening last, and losing to Zurich 7-4 here Tuesday. Twirling for the Clinton crew, Drake fanned three, allowed nine safe hits, and gave up two bases on balls. Maguire, for Centralia, allowed 13 hits, walked four and hit three, and struck out six in six innings, while Den Boer al- lowed no hits, walked one and struck out two in one inning, Clinton RCAF AB R H Killam, of 2 3 1 Adams, lb 5 2 4 Turnbull, c 4 0 0 Todd, if 5 2 ' 2 Drake, p 5 0 0 Gilhooley, 3b 5 0 2 Thompson, 2b 3 0 1 Smola es 3 1 0 Ort, rf 4 2 3 — — 36 10 13 Centralia RCAF AB R 11 Oullette 3b 3 2 2 Crowe, ss 4 2 2 Hamilton, cf 3 1 2 Schneider, lb 4 0 0 Jorerg, 2b 4 0 1 DenBoer, if, p (7th) 3 0 1 Hyslop, rf 4 0 0 Grant, c 3 0 0 Maguire, p, lf (7th) 3 1 1 30 6 9 Clinton RCAF 101 301 4-10 13 2 Centralia ... 100 020 3— 6 9 5 Londesboro Trounces Blyth Softballers 10-4 (By Jaek Webster) Londesboro B -A's polished off another rival when they handed Blyth a 10-4 defeat in Londes- boro In a scheduled softball game played In Lendesboro last Wed- nesday night The B -A's got a three run lead in the first inning and as usual managed to stay out in front for the rest of the game. Blyth tried to stage a rally in the seventh inning but it was easily nipped in the bud by the B -A's. The B -A's however, staged their rally in the last of the eighth netting them five runs, one of these be- ing a homer by Millar. Legionettes Defeat Goderich Girls 12-3 Clinton Legionettes trounced Goderich Lionesses 12-3 in a WOAA Ladies' softball matoh at Goderich Friday evening last, out - hitting the losers by a wide mar- gin. Bell struck out 14 and al- lowed only two hits. Jeanne Garon and Bell knocked homers. Olinten Legionettes: Brandon lf, L. Garon 3b, Proctor c, Castle of, J. Garon 11,, Glew rf, Bell p, Mack 2b, Johnston ss. Goderich Lionesses: McDougall lb, B. Orr is, A. McCabe c, O. McCabe 2b, M. Smith rt V. Mc- Cabe 3b, Foster lf, Chisholm p, Murray cf. Clinton ... 1,00 211 241-12 Goderich. 000 002 100-3 2 3 Goderich Legionnaires won another close one last week, de- feating Clinton Radar School, 14-13, in an intermediate "A" WOAA softball game. Beacom clouted a four -bagger for Gode- rich and Fitzsimmons connected for a homer for the airmen. Clinton ... Q21 050 131-13 16 5 Goderich .. 140 300 222-14 15 4 Pratt and Condon; Young and Girm. COLLIDE AT INTERSECTION Fortunately, no one was injur- ed in an accident at the main town intersection about 9.10 a.m. Monday. According to Constable Leo Kelly, a car driven south by W. E. Perdue, Clinton, came into collision with an eastbound car driven by Thomas Elliott, R.R. 2, Clinton. Right front fender of the Perdue car and left rear fender of the Elliott car were damaged. Ontario Radio "Hams" Picnic at Bayfield Mrs.A.D. Beaton Feted On Her 90th Birthday - — The home of Mrs. A. L Rodges, North St., was the ,scene of a happy event when a number of. friends and, , neighbours gathered to honour one of Clinton's most highly respected senior citizens, Mrs. A. D. Beaton, who cele- brated her 90th birthday on Sufi- , - day last. • . Being invited to tea, Mrs. Bea- ton was the surprised recipient of a pantry shower. A gaily de-, oorated, basket heavily laden with all kinds of "goodies", was car- ried into the living room by Mrs., T. Oliver and Mrs. D. Thorndike. Mrs. W 'Wallis assisted the guest of honour in opening the parcels. Guests were received at the door by Mrs. Hewitt Elliott. Those' assisting with the refreshments were, Mrs. W. Wallis, Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. ,Lockwood. Assisting the hostess serving were Mre. M. Maguire, Mrs. H. Elliott, and 1Vlisses Elizabeth Rodges and Darlene Durr. Mrs, Beaton, who does her own housework, retains a keen mem- ory and still takes an interest in current events. She declared that this was her very first birthday party and the most surprising birthday she had ever had. A monster Ontario Phone Club picnic, sponsored by Clinton Amateur Radio Club, at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, Sunday, was at- tended by 250 visitors from var- ious parts of Western Ontario and beyond. Numerous trophies were on display for competition. Organiz- ed spouts were carried out in- cluding a softball game, races for women and a kite -flying contest for boys. Highlight of the day's events was a hunt for a hidden trans- mitter by "hams" in rd'dio- equipped ears, the lucky winner being a Peterboro visitor. Election of officers for 1950- 51 by members of the Ontario Phone Club concluded the pro- gramme. W02 R. L. Kirkby, RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton, is president orthe Ontario organization. • Public School Board Passes Requisitions Clinton Public School Board found its July meeting Thursday evening last rather routine, with passing of accounts one of the main items. There was no prin- cipal's report for June. A motion was passed to requisi- tion school supplies for Septem- ber, the list to include text books, instructional supplies, etc. No meeting will be held in August. L 0 L MEMBER'S ATTEND ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE Headed by the Bannockburn Pipe Band, members of the Orange Order from Chilton, Bay- field, Goderich and other points, paraded from Library Park to Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton on Sundayevening last when their annual church service was held. The service was in charge of the minister, Rev. Hugh C. Wil- son, who spoke on the subject, "Life and Vision". • Mr. Wilson stated that it was only as men caught a vision of Christ and His Kingdom -that a better world could be expected. He urged the members of the Order to stand firm to their prin- ciples and make them a living reality in their daily lives. Be stated that he would not give a CAPTURES FIRST MONEY "Miss Chips" has done it again! In the second division of the 2.28' class at Exeter Races yesterday afternoon, E. J. Jacob's, Clinton, three-year-old won two • straight heats in an eight -horse field, best time being 2.16 4/5 in the first heat. 0 Young Folk Delighted With Cavalcade Show Clinton Athletic Field Board realized a small profit from a presentation of Steel's Cavalcade of Stars in Community Park Monday evening, but the kids had a wonderful time. Total at- tendance' was about 400. "Azabache," famous South Am- erican fighting horse, proved a mighty fine performer, while bevies of trained dogs proved very popular with the younger generation. It was a good show but the Park Board was slightly disap- pointed that the crowd was not larger. TRADE MARA REG Entertain economicallti CLOSER, CLEANER Shaves in LESS TIME than Soap -and -Blade If you believe electric shaves take too long and won't shave your beard CLOSE enough - 3 minutes with the Model "W" Shavemaster will change your mind. Come in and try it. See for yourself les America's most popular electric shaver. Merrill Radio -Electric Phone 313 - Clinton *Outstanding BEAUTY *Outstanding PERFORMANCE you get both with the aleaneltee„.„„„.• GAS ANGE Completely new in design and equipment. Look at these new features! Thicker insulation, simmer -set gas cocks, rounded oven corn- ers and removable runners for easy cleaning, new steel smokeless broiler rack, beautiful new chrome hardware and trim, electric lamp when or- dered. All these in addition to standard equipment of oven beat control, automatic top burner lighter, large enamelled oven and broiler drawer. They ate all yours in this beautiful new Findlay gas range. Equipped for manufactured, natural or propane gas as ordered. Ask to see this or other Findlay gas ranges. Complete $144. su,PFTER.,TERDUE .e. 7'HUItSD4k2; *Ft; snap, of his fihgers for any. - Orangeman or any member of any - other Order who did not at least try to live up to the principles. accepted when obligated as a member. "A c c e p t the responsibilities given to you, catch a vision oc what might be adcomplished, and' ght busy and do your best and' greater things, than we have dreamed of can be the result of our endeavour," the speaker de- clared. The choir, under the direction, of A. R. Persan with Mrs. M. J. Agnew at the organ, sang the' anthem, "Let Mount Zion Re- jajee," with Mrs. W. M. Nedigei and R. N. Irwin taking the solo, parts. Mrs. Douglas Andrews sang the solo, "My Task.' Dere ing the , offertory, Mr. Persan played a violin solo. Following the service, t h e merhbers of the Order marched back to the Library Park and after dismissal there marched to the Ball and Mutch Funeral Home, High St., where they paid their respects to their brother, the late W. S. R. Holmes. SPECIAL VALUES for JULY 14 to 17 Clark's roux and Beans 15 oz. tin lic Country Kist KERNEL Corn 3 tins 29c Aylmer SLICED Peaches . . . 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We have just received a large shipment of TACKLE BOXES All Shapes and Sizes No. 14—Sturdy, handsome and Hp -proof, double tray, size 141/2"x61/2"x7" ea. $3.30 No. 1564—Large and sturdy, cantilever tray, 141/2"x61/4"x4" ea. $1.95 No. 19-1—Luxury box with round laminated, welded corners-19"x6"x6 " ea. $4,80 LURES ie Jitterbugs ea. $1.45 Hula Dancers ea. 1.45 Hula Poppers ea. 1.45 ERIE -O -SPINNERS, bass eeaci., 1:3500 Rubber Crabs ea. 1.20 and 1.30 Rubber Frogs Mercury Minnows ea. 1.65 RODS SPECIAL CASTING RODS ..... ea. $2.50 GLASS RODS ea. 12.95 DRAGOON CASTING RODS ea. 7.95 We Also Have SPINNING RODS AND REELS NYLON AND SILK LINES LEADERS, SINKERS, ETC. Open Friday and Saturday Evenings Until 10.30 spotag good, GeRgatiyy CLINTON -• ONTARIO PHONE 42 CLINTON Ready For Summer . . . You may lie ready for wonderful vacation and week -end travel this sum- mer . . . but is your car ready? Drive in today for complete lubrication, including a change of oil and grease. 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Clinton Colts 11 1 2 24 Liman . . , .. 9 4 0 18 Dashwood 7 4 2 .16 Mitchell ..... 7 3 1 15 Goderich •..... 5 5 3 13 Zalrich , .. 5 6 2 12 Exeter 4 , 6 1 9 Hensel'.- 3 6 2 8 Clinton -RCAF 4 6 2 8 St. Marys . - 2 11 1 5 Centralia RCAF 2 7 0 4 Results in Past Week Zurich 8—Lucan 6 Clinton Colts 9 --Exeter 8 Dashwood 13—St. Marys 1 (Hensel]. - Goderich postponed) !Mitchell 9—St. Marys 4 Exeter 12—Hensall 3 Goderich 6—Centralia 0 Clinton Colts 3—Dashwood 2 Zurich 7—Clinton RCAF 4 St. Marys 5—Dashwood 4 Clinton Colts 14—St. Marys 5 Clinton RCAF 10—Centralia 6 • i 15% OFF House of Hobberlin - MADE -TO -MEASURE SUITS • In July -Only_ Davis & Herman Custom Tailoring Our Specialty! it•••••••••••••"••••••••••••••••• SPECIAL SALE OF SLACKS Men's Pure Wool English Gabardine Slacks From our Regular $16.95 range SALE PRICE this Thurs., 'Fri., Sat. only ALL SIZES, 28-38. range. of colors . . ....... , .. ....... 40_ I In a complete Herman's Men's ..Wear Forsyth SHIRTS -- .- Biltmore HATS PHONE 224W — CLINTON •••••••••*41~440~,~4.***/#14•••••••••••444•40.0.) SHAWS WIN FROM WINGHAM AN]) TEESWATER COLTS 9—EXETER 8 • Colts took Exeter 9-8 in one of the best games of the season here Thursday evening last, but in so doing out hit the visitors rather badly. Fred MacDonald was on the mound for most of the game but was relieved by Bob Craig in the eighth. The Clintonians won the match with a three -run rally in the last half of the eighth on three hits and an error, Harry McEwan prancing across the plate with the winner' on Bill Craig's single. The runs emerged when they most counted. Exeter AB R 11 Robinson, 2b 4 0 0 Seymour, c 3 1 1 Burns, ss 5 1 2 Holtzman, cf 5 0 1 Darling, lb 5 1 2 3b 3 1 0 Ellis, rf , 5 2 1 Sphaavwis,1) 4 1 1 if 3 1 0 - — — 37 8 8 Clinton Colts AB R 11 Bartliff, ss 4 1 2 Woodcock, 3b 4 1 3 McEwan, 2b 5 1 2 Neilans, if 4 0 1 Draper, cf 5 0 0 W. Craig, rf 5 1 3 Schoenhals, lb 4 2 3 Wilson, c 3 0 1 MacDonald, p 3 3 3 R. Craig, p (7th) 0 0 38 - 9 18 Exeter .... 000 203 21-8 8 2 Clinton , .. 001 202 13-9 18 6 Umpires—Boussey and McLean, Seaforth. TOOK SECOND MONEY E. J. Jacob's fine three-year- old from Clinton, "Miss Chips," driven by Ed Klein, took second money in the three-year-old class at the Mitchell races Wednesday afternoon last, finishing 3-1-2 in the three heats. Time in the second heat was 2.18 2/5, while the fastest time was 2,17 2/5 in both first and third heats. 0 RCAF SPLITS TWO MATCHES DURING WEEK 'Jim Chowen's Clinton Shaws continued their unbeaten record in the • WOAA Bantam series when they trimmed •Teeswater 25-8 here last week, and Wing - ham Lions, 11J-1 on the RCAF diamond here Tuesday evening. Auburn kids Play here Tues- day evening, July 18 Clinton 25—Teeswater 8 • Clinton, Shaws: R. Elliott lb, Bill Carrick 2b, Don Denomme 3b, Bob Carrick p, John Hart- ley ss, Jerry Tebbutt cf, Bob Garon rf, Murray Maltby lf, Terry Jenkins c. • - Teeswater: Simons p, ss, And- erson lb, McKinnon lf, Donahue 3b, p, Widdis c, Collinson of, Freudman rf, Tolton 2b, Retting- er ss, 3b. Clinton Shaws .. 586 6-25 18 4 Teeswaker 003 5— 8 2 6 Shaws 11—Wingham 1 Wingham Lions paid a visit here Tuesday evening and lost to Shaws 11-1. Feature was a triple play in the sixth to retire the side --Jenkins to Elliott to Bob Carrick to Garon—that is, pitcher to first to catcher to third. Terry Jenkins pitched a one -hit game for Clinton. Wingham Lions: Wain c, Biggs ss, Fry cf, Spielvogel 3b, Stain- ton p, Taylor 2b; Lancaster lb, Crump rf, Murray If. Citation Shaws: R. Elliott lb, Bill Carrick 2b, Don Denomme 3b, Bob Carrick c, Jerry Teb- butt cf, John Hartley ss, Bob Garon rf, Terry Jenkin e p, Mur- ray Maltby If. Wingham .. 000 000 10— 1 1 4 Clinton .. 401 103 2x-11 7 4 Clinton RCAF Loses Another Close One Clinton RCAF split even in group games played in the Huron -Perth Baseball League during the past week, defeating Centralia RCAF at Exeter 10-6 Friday evening last, and losing to Zurich 7-4 here Tuesday. Twirling for the Clinton crew, Drake fanned three, allowed nine safe hits, and gave up two bases on balls. Maguire, for Centralia, allowed 13 hits, walked four and hit three, and struck out six in six innings, while Den Boer al- lowed no hits, walked one and struck out two in one inning, Clinton RCAF AB R H Killam, of 2 3 1 Adams, lb 5 2 4 Turnbull, c 4 0 0 Todd, if 5 2 ' 2 Drake, p 5 0 0 Gilhooley, 3b 5 0 2 Thompson, 2b 3 0 1 Smola es 3 1 0 Ort, rf 4 2 3 — — 36 10 13 Centralia RCAF AB R 11 Oullette 3b 3 2 2 Crowe, ss 4 2 2 Hamilton, cf 3 1 2 Schneider, lb 4 0 0 Jorerg, 2b 4 0 1 DenBoer, if, p (7th) 3 0 1 Hyslop, rf 4 0 0 Grant, c 3 0 0 Maguire, p, lf (7th) 3 1 1 30 6 9 Clinton RCAF 101 301 4-10 13 2 Centralia ... 100 020 3— 6 9 5 Londesboro Trounces Blyth Softballers 10-4 (By Jaek Webster) Londesboro B -A's polished off another rival when they handed Blyth a 10-4 defeat in Londes- boro In a scheduled softball game played In Lendesboro last Wed- nesday night The B -A's got a three run lead in the first inning and as usual managed to stay out in front for the rest of the game. Blyth tried to stage a rally in the seventh inning but it was easily nipped in the bud by the B -A's. The B -A's however, staged their rally in the last of the eighth netting them five runs, one of these be- ing a homer by Millar. Legionettes Defeat Goderich Girls 12-3 Clinton Legionettes trounced Goderich Lionesses 12-3 in a WOAA Ladies' softball matoh at Goderich Friday evening last, out - hitting the losers by a wide mar- gin. Bell struck out 14 and al- lowed only two hits. Jeanne Garon and Bell knocked homers. Olinten Legionettes: Brandon lf, L. Garon 3b, Proctor c, Castle of, J. Garon 11,, Glew rf, Bell p, Mack 2b, Johnston ss. Goderich Lionesses: McDougall lb, B. Orr is, A. McCabe c, O. McCabe 2b, M. Smith rt V. Mc- Cabe 3b, Foster lf, Chisholm p, Murray cf. Clinton ... 1,00 211 241-12 Goderich. 000 002 100-3 2 3 Goderich Legionnaires won another close one last week, de- feating Clinton Radar School, 14-13, in an intermediate "A" WOAA softball game. Beacom clouted a four -bagger for Gode- rich and Fitzsimmons connected for a homer for the airmen. Clinton ... Q21 050 131-13 16 5 Goderich .. 140 300 222-14 15 4 Pratt and Condon; Young and Girm. COLLIDE AT INTERSECTION Fortunately, no one was injur- ed in an accident at the main town intersection about 9.10 a.m. Monday. According to Constable Leo Kelly, a car driven south by W. E. Perdue, Clinton, came into collision with an eastbound car driven by Thomas Elliott, R.R. 2, Clinton. Right front fender of the Perdue car and left rear fender of the Elliott car were damaged. Ontario Radio "Hams" Picnic at Bayfield Mrs.A.D. Beaton Feted On Her 90th Birthday - — The home of Mrs. A. L Rodges, North St., was the ,scene of a happy event when a number of. friends and, , neighbours gathered to honour one of Clinton's most highly respected senior citizens, Mrs. A. D. Beaton, who cele- brated her 90th birthday on Sufi- , - day last. • . Being invited to tea, Mrs. Bea- ton was the surprised recipient of a pantry shower. A gaily de-, oorated, basket heavily laden with all kinds of "goodies", was car- ried into the living room by Mrs., T. Oliver and Mrs. D. Thorndike. Mrs. W 'Wallis assisted the guest of honour in opening the parcels. Guests were received at the door by Mrs. Hewitt Elliott. Those' assisting with the refreshments were, Mrs. W. Wallis, Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. ,Lockwood. Assisting the hostess serving were Mre. M. Maguire, Mrs. H. Elliott, and 1Vlisses Elizabeth Rodges and Darlene Durr. Mrs, Beaton, who does her own housework, retains a keen mem- ory and still takes an interest in current events. She declared that this was her very first birthday party and the most surprising birthday she had ever had. A monster Ontario Phone Club picnic, sponsored by Clinton Amateur Radio Club, at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, Sunday, was at- tended by 250 visitors from var- ious parts of Western Ontario and beyond. Numerous trophies were on display for competition. Organiz- ed spouts were carried out in- cluding a softball game, races for women and a kite -flying contest for boys. Highlight of the day's events was a hunt for a hidden trans- mitter by "hams" in rd'dio- equipped ears, the lucky winner being a Peterboro visitor. Election of officers for 1950- 51 by members of the Ontario Phone Club concluded the pro- gramme. W02 R. L. Kirkby, RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton, is president orthe Ontario organization. • Public School Board Passes Requisitions Clinton Public School Board found its July meeting Thursday evening last rather routine, with passing of accounts one of the main items. There was no prin- cipal's report for June. A motion was passed to requisi- tion school supplies for Septem- ber, the list to include text books, instructional supplies, etc. No meeting will be held in August. L 0 L MEMBER'S ATTEND ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE Headed by the Bannockburn Pipe Band, members of the Orange Order from Chilton, Bay- field, Goderich and other points, paraded from Library Park to Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton on Sundayevening last when their annual church service was held. The service was in charge of the minister, Rev. Hugh C. Wil- son, who spoke on the subject, "Life and Vision". • Mr. Wilson stated that it was only as men caught a vision of Christ and His Kingdom -that a better world could be expected. He urged the members of the Order to stand firm to their prin- ciples and make them a living reality in their daily lives. Be stated that he would not give a CAPTURES FIRST MONEY "Miss Chips" has done it again! In the second division of the 2.28' class at Exeter Races yesterday afternoon, E. J. Jacob's, Clinton, three-year-old won two • straight heats in an eight -horse field, best time being 2.16 4/5 in the first heat. 0 Young Folk Delighted With Cavalcade Show Clinton Athletic Field Board realized a small profit from a presentation of Steel's Cavalcade of Stars in Community Park Monday evening, but the kids had a wonderful time. Total at- tendance' was about 400. "Azabache," famous South Am- erican fighting horse, proved a mighty fine performer, while bevies of trained dogs proved very popular with the younger generation. It was a good show but the Park Board was slightly disap- pointed that the crowd was not larger. TRADE MARA REG Entertain economicallti CLOSER, CLEANER Shaves in LESS TIME than Soap -and -Blade If you believe electric shaves take too long and won't shave your beard CLOSE enough - 3 minutes with the Model "W" Shavemaster will change your mind. Come in and try it. See for yourself les America's most popular electric shaver. 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"A c c e p t the responsibilities given to you, catch a vision oc what might be adcomplished, and' ght busy and do your best and' greater things, than we have dreamed of can be the result of our endeavour," the speaker de- clared. The choir, under the direction, of A. R. Persan with Mrs. M. J. Agnew at the organ, sang the' anthem, "Let Mount Zion Re- jajee," with Mrs. W. M. Nedigei and R. N. Irwin taking the solo, parts. Mrs. Douglas Andrews sang the solo, "My Task.' Dere ing the , offertory, Mr. Persan played a violin solo. Following the service, t h e merhbers of the Order marched back to the Library Park and after dismissal there marched to the Ball and Mutch Funeral Home, High St., where they paid their respects to their brother, the late W. S. R. Holmes. SPECIAL VALUES for JULY 14 to 17 Clark's roux and Beans 15 oz. tin lic Country Kist KERNEL Corn 3 tins 29c Aylmer SLICED Peaches . . . 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