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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-08-27, Page 16PAGE SIXTEEN ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1970 Playoffs Advance in Zurich Rec League; +Finals Start Next Week BARBER BOYS LEAD SERIES After playing three games in their best -of -five playoff series with the Bluewater BP's, the league champion Barber Boys are one game ahead of their oppon- ents. The Barber Boys took a one -game lead by virtue of a 20- 5 victory in the first match of the series, only to see the Blue - water crew bounce back with a well -executed 7-5 victory in the second contest. However the Barbers seemed to regain their first game form as they posted a 15-5 win over the BP's last Sun- day night. Last night , these two teams clashed agin and a Barber Boy victory would mean elimination for the BPs. However, if the Blue - water can repeat their second - game performance the outcome of the series will not be known until Sunday. Phil Overholt and Shane Mc- Kinnon have been combining their talents on the mound for the Barbers, while Brian Hodgins has done the pitching chores for the Bluewater. GINGERICHS WIN SERIES By virtue of a convincing 19-1 victory last Wednesday night, Gingerich's have advanced into the round-robin semi-final series after eliminating the Farmer's Union in three straight games, Led by John Gascho's three hits and Richard Shantz's fine pitch- ing effort, which included five strike -outs and only five hits given up, Gingerichs completely dominated play from the begin- ning of the game, Gary Gingerich and Don Parsons each had two hits, including a two -bagger apiece, while Rick Shantz, Tony Bedard, Glen Gascho, and Lloyd Lostell also contributed to the batting assault. LEFTOVERS DUMP CIIARLIES In a thrilling 10 -inning contest on Sunday night, Ken Clarke's Leftovers outscored Charlie's Auto Sales in the 10th inning to post an important 10-6 victory and take a 2-1 lead in the series, Charlies took an early 1-0 lead only to fall back 3-2 by the end of the third. however, in the seventh inning Charles scored three runs to the leftovers two, to even the score at 5-5, and send the game into extra innings, Both teams threatened to score in both the eighth and ninth innings, but could not push across the winning run, In the tenth, the roof fell in and Charlies went home dis- appointed, angry, disgusted, and dejected, but although down, not out. CHARLIE'S BOMBARD LEFTOVERS Facing elimination Charlie's Auto Sales rallied to record an overwhelming 38-4 victory over the Leftovers and force a fifth and deciding game which has been placed. Charlies' scored 20 big runs in the first inning as they put to- gether many hits and countless walks given up by various pitch- ers. The winner of this series will advance into the round-robin semi-final series. 0 Parkhill Man To Speak At Blake Church Pastor of the Parkhill Mennon- ite Church, Leonard Epp, will be the guest speaker at the Blake Mennonite Church this Sunday night, at 8 p.m. His talk will relate to the draft dodger issue and the churches attitude towards the same. During rhe past year Ivir. Epp travelled extensively across the country meeting with draft dodg- ers and conscientious objectors, trying to find out what rhe church is doing to assist these people. STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATRE GRAND BEND BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8 p.m. First Show At Dusk—Children Under 12 in Cars Free KIDDIES'KITE — AUGUST 27 Free --- Pepsi, Chips Thursday, Friday, Saturday—Aug. 27-28-29 (Double Features) (Disney Productions) 101 Dalmations (Color) The Blazing Forest (dor) John Payne, Bill Demerest Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 31, September 1-2 (Double Feature) .Barquero (Color) Lee Van Oleef, Warren Oats Battle of Britain (Color) Sar Michael Eed'gtnaves, Lawrence Olivier During the week of August 16 to August 22, the Exeter detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated four motor vehicle accidents, in which two persons suffered injuries. Three charges were laid under the high- way Traffic Act, along with 17 warnings under the same act. The detachment investigated 23 cases under the Criminal Code, and laid one charge under the same code. Five charges were laid under the Lieubr Control Act. Accidents reported during the week were as follows: On Thursday, August 20, Prov- incial Constable R. T. Whiteford investigated a car and bicycle collision that occurred at 415 p. n on No. 21 highway north of Grand Bend. involved in the collision was a car driven by Arthur lefford, of Toronto, and a bicycle driven by Lily Chang, of London, who received minor injuries in the collision. Damage estimated at $25. to the bicycle. On Thursday, August 20, Prov- incial Constable E.C. Wilcox Country, Western Music At London Fair Country and Western entertain- ment enjoys its debut at the Western Fair in 1970. Del Reeves and his country carnival will be featured on the gradstand Saturday September 19. A regular member of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Reeves has had many consecutive hit records including seven which reached No. 1 on the country music ratings An outstanding performer, he has appeared in eight movies and is currently featured with his troupe on a syndicated television show being shown in 53 major markets. The Country Carnival highlights also Miss Iamey Ryan, Chase Web• ster and the band, "The Goodtime Charles," Miss Ryan has recorded in Nashville for Columbia and Show Biz records, and is acknowl- edged as one of the prettiest girls to have appeared on stage, Chase with credits on the "Bonanza" road show, is a singer of note and also composer of several hit tunes including "Moody River," Sharing the stage will be the comedy team of Hines, Hines and Dad, a veteran father -sons combination familiar to many through their national television appearances, happy pandemonium is the product of their efforts, in the shape of songs, dances comedy and musical inventiveness on in- struments ranging from vibraphone; to drums, The team is comprised of father Maurice, and sons Mau- rice, 27 and Gregory, 24. The versatile Roily Hammond, a peerless comedian and impers- onator, will M,C, the show, in- jecting his inimitable brand of humor and uncanny sound affects to the color for the total perfor- mance.. Rolly has appeared in many Playboy Clubs, aboard Cun- ard cruise ships, in over 500 clubs and hotels, and at most major trade and sports shows. He willbe joined by several top-rated var- iety acts and the 0, P. P, Golden Helmets precision motorcycle drill team, investigated a cow and a motor- cycle collision that occurred at 11:45 p. m. on concession 12-13 (lay Township, north of No. 83 I lighv;Pay, Driver of the motor- cycle' was Roy Allen Becker, R R. 1, Dashwood, and owner of the cow was Val Becker, Dashwood. Damage to the motorcycle was estimated at $50, The cow was not seriously injured. On Saturday, August 22, Prov- incial Constable E., C. Wilcox in- vestigated a one vehicle collision that occurred at 1;30 a, rn, on Huron County Road, 4 miles east of No. 2 Huron County Road, In- volved in the collision was a vehicle driven by Gary William Lovie, of R. R. 1, Parkhill, who was injured in the collision. Darn- age to his vehicle was estimated at $700, Damage to a fence own- ed by Harvey Hodgins, R R.3 Ailsa Craig, was estimated at $100, On Saturday, August 22, Prov- incial Constable E.G. Wilcox investigated a two vehicle collis- ion that occurred at 10;30 on Frederick St, at the Zurich Mun- icipal Parking Lot, Zurich. In- volved in the collision was a vehicle driven by Kenneth Mc- Carter, Zurich, and a vehicle parked by Gary Flaxbard, Zurich, Damage to the Flaxbard vehicle estimated at $150. No damage to the McCarter vehicle, No injuries. 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