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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-03-27, Page 12BMX twgLvII ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1949 Zurich Flyers Win Group Title The Zurich Flyers last Friday night won the group championship in WOAA Intermediate D Hockey, when they downed Monkton Wild- cats 7-5 in the fifth game of the series. On Wednesday night in Zurich they ran wild over the Wildcats and downed them 11-2 in the fourth game of the best -of - seven affair. Even though they won the series in five games, the Flyers lost the services of their star goaltender Gary Geoffrey, who suffered a serious injury to his right hand in the dying minutes of the Fri day night game. In some manner a Monkton player stepped on his bare hand and severely cut the tendohs on the back of it. He is to undergo surgery on the hand this week, and will be on the• disabled list for some time. ZURICH 7 - MONKTON 5 Zurich scored three goals in the first, one in the second and then added three more in the third to wind up the series on Friday night. Monkton scored three in the first and two in the third. Ball Wagner was the big gun for Zurich with three goals, while Bob Carlile and Barry Bloch each scored twice. The injury to Geoffrey came with only three minutes to play in the game, and he was replaced by Shane McKinnon. His play up until the time of the injury had been sensational, as he turned aside shot after shot by the hard - pressing Wildcats. Medical at- tention was given to the injured player at Atwood. ZURICH 11 - MONK TON 2 The Flyers carne up with one of their best efforts of the season on Wednesday night, before a large crowd of local fans, as they soundly trounced the Monkton crew 11-2. They led 2-1 at the end of the first, increased this lead to 8- 2 by the end of the second, and then scored three more insurance goals in the third period. Three players, Earl Wagner, Bob Johnston and Bob Carlile, each scored two goals for Zurich, while Ken Smale, Dick Bedard, Jim Pfaff, Pete Postill and Shane Dashwood Bears Eliminate Zurich In Rec League Play; Meet Hensall Next The Dashwood Bears defeated the Zurich'iCngs 6-3 last Thur- sday night'fn'the fifth game of the best -of -five semi-final series in Zurich Rec League hockey. By virtue of their win they now meet Hensall in the final round for the championship, A goal by Bud Desjardine with less than two minutes to play in the forst period gave Dashwood a 1-0 lead. However, in the second session the Kings came back strong with two unanswered goals. With only 30 seconds gone in the period Gerald Shantz scored from just inside the blueline to even the count at 1-1. At the 7.55 mark Jim Pfaff cashed in on a neat passing play with Earl Wagner and Dick Bedard to give the Kings a 2-1 lead. In the third period Dashwood carne on strong and in the matter of 14 minutes Bud Desjardine had come up with his second goal; Pat McKeever scored; and then Bill Hoffman registered twice, to give the Bears a 5-2 lead. At 18.24 Earl Wagner scored a pic- ture goal when he deked tyler, in the Dashwood net, but just as the period and game ended Jim Hay- ter rifled a drive past Percy Bedard to give the visitors a 6-3 verdict. A total of seven penalties were handed out in the game, with five of them going to Dashwood and two to Zurich. Bob Hoffman and Percy Bedard were both STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATRE 0 7 A Watch For Our OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT given penalties in the third period for high sticking. 0 Win First Game With Larry Lovie scoring the winning goal at the 3.25 mark in overtime, the Dashwood Bears took the opening game of their final series with the Hensall Generals on Monday night, when they rung up a 7-6 score. The game was played in the Zurich Arena, before a couple of hun- dred rabid fans. The second game in this series will be played in Zurich this Thursday night, at 8 p.m. and the third game is scheduled for next Monday night, again at 8 p.m. Dashwood was nursing a com- fortable two -goal lead late in the third period, when the Hen- sall crew came up with two fast goals at 17.13 and 17.24 to force the overtime session. Bud Desjardine provided the big spark in Dashwood attack, scoring three goals. Bill Hoff- man and Jim Hoffman each scor- ed one, along with Pat McKeever and Lovie's winning goal in the overtime. For Hensall Bill Chipchase and Bob Carlile both scored twice, with single markers coming from Ken Smale and Bill Taylor. McKinnon all scored once. For Monkton, brothers Bill and Warren Smith each scored one. Only eight minor penalties were called in the game, with five of them going to the visitors and three to the locals. Gary Geoffrey played an out- standing game in Zurich , and turned aside many hard drives which were labelled for sure goals. 9 Bruins and Leafs Tied in Playoffs The Bruins tied their best - of five series with the Leafs in the Zurich House League last week, when they,defeated the blue and whites 4-2 in the fourth game. The fifth and decideing game will be played this Saturday morn- ing. In an exhibition contest, the Hawkes were defeated 7-6 by the Canadiens, who they have elim- inated from the playoffs. Derek O'Brien led the leafs to victory with two big goals, while Pat Bedard and Barry Hess each scored one. Greg Love scored both goals for the Leafs, one in the second and another in the third. The leafs scored once in the first and then came up with three big' markers in the third. Brad Oke, with three big goals, led the Canadiens to their vic- tory over the Hawks. Bill Bedard scored two, while Gerald Weido and Ron Regier each blinked the red light once. Kim McKinnon scored three times for the ,Hawks, while Larry Smith chipped in with two and Wayne Clarke one. BROWNIE'S DRIVE -1N CLINTON BEECH STREET (Near Clinton's New Community Centre) OPENING Thurs., April 3 Watch Next Week's Papers For Features. EIGHTH ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT SUPPER Delicious Spareribs with Tasty Sauerkraut or Cole Slaw WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M: Adults: $2.00 Children under 12: $1.00 Sponsored by Zurich Chamber of Commerce Tickets Available from any Member of the Chamber of Commerce Hensall Bowlers Visit Walkerton Two bowling teams from Hen- sall Legion Ladies Auxiliary par- ticipated in a bowling tournament at Walkerton, Wednesday March 19. The team composed of Mrs. Clarence Reid (Captain); Mrs. Harold Campbell, Mrs. Vic Stan, Mrs. R. Vanstone, Mrs. Annie I-Iorton and Mrs. Howard Smale, captured third prize, each winning an electric heating pad. Mrs. Vic Stan also won the high triple of 651, and was presented with a salad bowl set. Mrs. Mary Taylor, 81, was presented with a_lovely floral arrangment being the oldest bowler there. Mrs. Grant McClinchey, Mrs. William Smale, Mrs. Garnet Allan, Mrs. Gordon Munn, Mrs. Mary Taylor and Mrs. Hilda Smale formed the second team, of which M4s. McClinchey was the captain. HOCKEY IN THE ZURICI, ARENA THURSDAY, MARCH 27 — 8 P.M. Rec League Final DASHWOOD vs HENSALL MONDAY, MARCH 31 — 8 P.M. Rec League Final HENSALL vs DASHWOOD This space provided through the courtesy of Dominion Hotel Your Hosts: Marg and Ross Johnston ZURICH 1969 4tRiCARPET C"' 501 DUPONT 'NYLON Specially Priced $ 7 9 5 Square At Only Yard Come in and see Our Complete Range of Carpet Samples, including the popular Indoor -Outdoor Styles. 5 -Piece Chrome Kitchen Suites Priced From $ 4 9.9 5 UP Westlake Furniture MAIN STREET - ZURICH