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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-08-02, Page 11Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 Exeter Times–Advocate Exeter ties Southwest EXETER — It was old fash- ioned baseball at Alvin Willert Field July 27 as the Southwest Dodgers and the Exeter Co-op Seniors met for the fmal time this season. Pitching on both sides was good and neither team made an error the entire game. "It is very fun to watch and play in a game like that," men- tioned coach Jeff Keller. "Even if we lost that game, I still would have been very happy." Scott Russell got the start for Exeter and pitched a complete game giving up three runs on seven hits and three walks the entire seven innings. He also had six strike -outs. "Scott was hitting his pitches well," said catcher Dave Gingerich. Russell also helped his cause at the plate, where he scored the first run for Exeter after reaching base with a base hit. Gingerich, who had a good night at the plate as well, knocked in Russell with a base hit with two out. Exeter tied the game in the bottom of the sixth. Mike Seip started the inning off with a single, and moved to second on a walk by Mark Laye. Seip and Laye scored with Gingerich's second hit of the night, a double to centre field. "I liked what I saw and I hope we can carry this into the final two weeks of the regular sea- son and especially into the weekend league championship tournament," said Keller. Exeter and Mitchell are co - hosts this year of the tourna- ment. The weekend of August 25-27 will see all eight teams playing at Alvin Willert Field in Exeter to determine who will be crowned the league champions with schedules and times to be determined. Exeter's fmal home game of the season is Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. 11 Lawn bowling tournament in Exeter EXETER — The Exeter Lawn Bowling Club held a Mixed Pairs/Ladies Pairs tournament on Saturday with teams from London, Belleville, Seaforth, Mitchell, Goderich, Clinton, Kitchener and Exeter competing. An Exeter team of Paul and JoAnn Bugler captured first place with 3W47 plus five while second went to Thamesford with 3W43. In third place was Seaforth with 3W42 plus two while Bob Thompson and Doris Hackney had a score of 2W40 for fourth place. Fifth place was won by Goderich with 2W39 while Peter and Gloria McFalls won the consolation with high one win total of 33. The next tournament is a Mens Pairs Aug. 9. Senior Rookies EXETER — The Exeter Senior Rookie team hosted Centre - Wellington to a double-header last Wednesday and came out on top in both games. Strong bats led the team to a strong first inning with hits by Mitch Findlay, Devan Kowell- Decman, Stephen Chappel, Denver Homuth, MacCullum Bourne, Matt Knight-Bedour, Cody Merner and Drew Johns. The final score was 10-3 for Exeter. In the second game, Centre - Wellington was the home team and heading into the final inning, up by two runs, Exeter needed to hit well. Unfortunately, Exeter had only one hit and scored no runs; however the two -run lead held up. Centre -Wellington hit well but was unable to score in their last at -bat. The Senior Rookie team played the travel team of Junior Rookies Monday night as the Senior Rookies prepare for their WOBA tournament Aug. 5-6. 4-1 loss for Exeter Fury EXETER — The Exeter Fury lost 4-1 at home Sunday night against the Hispanos, who con- trolled the play for most of the game and didn't allow the Fury many offensive chances. The visitors struck first with a couple of quick goals. With the second one bad luck for Exeter as the Fury keeper's clearing attempt rico- cheted off the charging Hispanos player and back into the net. The Fury got on the board when Matt Prout scored into an empty net after a setup from Ryan Carroll. The momentum didn't last long for the home squad as the Hispanos struck again shortly afterward with a goal of their own. The game was delayed late in the first half when a prospective Fury keeper was kicked off the team bench and out of the field of play by the referee for verbal abuse. Exeter came out in the second half down 3-1. They kept trying to make plays happen but were turned away each time by the Hispanos defence. Hispano put the game away as a London player found himself all alone breaking in from the side and buried the shot into the corner for a three -goal lead. Craig Hern and Ryan Ryan C arroll Ralph played solid games on defense for the Fury, according to team spokesperson Jason McFalls. "We have a few guys that are trying to do too much with the ball instead of using their team- mates to move the ball up the field," said McFalls. "We need to let the ball do the work for us and take a shot when the opportunity presents itself," McFalls added. The next action for the Fury is Aug. 11 in Wallaceburg. 41 4404 Bob Thompson of Exeter lets a shot go during a tournament held at the Exeter Lawn Bowling Club July 29. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Crediton splits last CREDITON - The Crediton Laurmart Juniors/Intermediates split their last two games of the season to retain their first -place standing heading into their July 11-13 weekend playoff tourney. Crediton 2 versus Byron 9 Byron jumped on the scoreboard early scoring runs in six of the seven - inning game. Crediton's bats were working during the game but the local squad just could- n't seem to get those key hits in sequence to score the much-needed runs. Marianne Scott led her team at the plate with a double and a sin- gle. Megan Preszcator and Cathy Conlin both added two single hits apiece. Single hits came from two games the bats of Amber Preszcator, Kerri Fulton, Julie Prout, Angie Gould, Carrie Dixon and Janelle Dykstra. Dixon was the starting pitcher for Crediton with relief from Scott. Crediton 3 versus London Rebels 2 A very fast -paced and enjoyable game to watch found Crediton on the winning side after scoring two runs in the sixth inning to tie the game and take a 3-2 lead. London jumped on the scoreboard early in the third inning which Crediton replied to in the fourth. In the fifth, London took the lead but Crediton cinched the win with a single by Cath y Conlin Angie Gould in the sixth inning and successfully - being sent home by Marianne Scott's triple. Scott crossed home plate with a single hit from Carie Pertschy. Scott also scored the first run of the game after reaching first on a walk and scoring a run from a double by Katie Glavin. Amber Preszcator and Kelli Fulton added single hits. Fielders Angie Gould, Cathy Conlin, Katie Glavin and Janelle Dykstra played a strong defense with amazing catches and throws to the infield. Carrie Dixon was the starting pitcher for Crediton with relief from Marianne Scott. Ang Field hockey scrimmages EXETER — Exeter field hockey coach Jim Workman is inviting all South Huron field hockey enthusiasts, past, present and future, to scrimmage at South Huron District High School. The scrimmages will com- mence Aug. 9 at 5:45 p.m. Any female from Grade 8 and older are welcome to participate. Equipment will be available, but bring your own if you wish. This is an opportunity to pre- pare for the season ahead, get fit or just to socialize. ie Gould .e MEETING itAssoco Zurich Minor Athletic °.0 Association is having JUVENILE TEAM AUGUST 2 AT 7:30 ZURICH ARENA Last chance to register for Juvenile Team * Will take shinny registration at 8:15 or any new players Please bring Post dated cheques. Registration forms will be available Questions call Karen Mathonia 519-236-4310