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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-07-17, Page 22SPORTS Tour de France motivates SWEAT SOCKS When I read about major sporting events like the recent Tour de France, the cycling race in the French Alps, I get grand illusions. I have always wanted to get seriously into bicycling, but for some reason or another haven't. So, every time I see film footage of the event, and see the thousands of participants it draws, suddenly I too, want to get into the craze. I know though that I never will. I'm really nothing more than a dreamer. In reality I know that biking and I, like most other things that require coordination, won't ever get along. I have a history with bicycles to prove it. There was a time when I did do a lot of biking. In fact, it was the only "mol" way to get around Kitchener when I was a teenager. It was also the only way you could maneuver through all the tennis courts, which, just happened to be where all the cute guys hung out. But even then, when I was practically glued to the seat of my bike, I was -never more than a pedal away from disaster. I took a number of spills, but the summer I perfected riding without the use of my hands, was the worst. Oh it was fine at first. I felt like quite the "star" being able to ride and wave at people at the same time (previously I hadn't been able to do two things at one by Heather Mcllwraith time). But I waved once too often that summer and I didn't see the car parked at the side of the road. And, as the wheel of my bike hit the fender of the car, it ceased moving. I didn't. I ended up sprawled on the hood of the car looking like quite a dolt, and at a loss for words when the owners of the car, who just happened to be sitting on their front lawn, proceeded to lecture me on safety. Maybe I should've quit while I was ahead. The bike was in rather rough shape, but fixable. It didn't however stay that way for long. Within a span of three Weeks my dad ran over it twice with his car..I maintain it was his fault, and he maintains it was mine, so... When finally there was nothing salvable from my bike I packed it in. By then I had decided to move to Alberta, and with my skis a number one priority, the bike was going to get left behind anyways. I lasted almost a year out west without a bike. Then, with the growing trend towards biking in the west, I just had to have one. So, for one birthday .I received a prime racing cycle, and once the snow had melted/I had it out on the streets. But something must have happened, maybe the weather turned cold or something, because I remember putting it away one night with the intent of getting it out again within a few days, or even hours. I glanced in on the bike on occasion but three months passed before I finally decided it was time to take it out fora tour again. I was horrified to discover it had been stolen. I was upset to say the least but I knew someone was probably getting more use of the bike than I.had been. I have a new bike now, It's a bit of a clunker, but it serves its purpose. It has only made it out on the streets of Seaforth once this year, but all of a sudden I've got the urge to pull it out again and put my rather ill-used quads through the torture test. But I've had that urge before, so whether or not I actually go through with my plans is iffy. More than likely, .I'll do as I usually do -- procrastinate so long that the desire to ride fades. Well, maybe until the next Tour de France tickles my nose. Women adapt well to golf While Mary Queen of Soots was populariz- ing golf among the gentlemen of her day, the ladies of that time were too busy for such frivolous pastimes. The men may have had time on a Sunday mooing to play a few holes of golf but the women spent their days cooking, weaving clothes, hauling water and caring for the many bairns about their feet. We've come a long way baby!! Today with automatic washing machines, microwave ovens, and ready to buy clothes, not to mention smaller families, women have much more independence and leisure time to enjoy frivolous things like golf. W omen have been involved with golf since it first began. However, it was not until recently the numbers of women golfers has become a major portion of the golf industry. Golf used to be considered a wealthy man's game and for the elite only. The rich men wandered about the courses, making deals and playing for prestige, while their wives sipped cool drinks on the patio of the clubhouse. Oh there were always women who played and played well, but they were considered slightly eccentric while secretly admired for their skills and independence. As golf became popular in the 50's and 60's thanks to such golfers as Arnold Palmer, it also began to be more available to the masses, with more and more public and semi -private courses being built, and more and more of the average waking class taking up the game. At the same time women in North America began to find their own independence and lots of extra leisure time thanks to all those new fangled gadgets to help with the everyday household chores. W omen discovered golf and what a change it has made to the golfing scene. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 17, 1985 — A13 ON////��`�GREENS THE been going on for two weeks now and will continue for the duration of the summer months. .� 'J Here Amanda Butt gets some pointers on style from the clinic's instructor, Kathy Larone. On by Carolanne Doig July 27 a representative from the Ontario Tennis Association will be in town to host another clinic. (Mcllwraith ohoto) On the weekend on television the U.S. LADIES OPEN was held and it was televised for the interest of golf fans all over. It was great to watch those girls hit the ball a mile, get out of those bunkers with flare, and putt with a vengeance. They are professional golfers and like the pros on the men's tour, make their living playing golf. At the other side of the counter are the lady pros who work in golf shops all over, teaching male and female golfers how to improve their game and enjoyment of golf. There are women in golf administration helping to coordinate the many tournaments and fund raising events in the golf world. There are golf course managers and even greens superintendents of the female gender! Manufacturers in the golf industry have recognized the new market that women have created. Ladies golf clubs come in ranges to suit the beginner to expert golfer. There are golf bags with matching umbrellas, head - covers, in shades of pink, lemon, lavender, mint and powder. Clothing manufacturers have gone wild with colors and styles that are comfortable, easy to care for, yet right in golfing style. As the numbers of women golfers in- creases at most dubs, the number of events for women also goes up, and the beautiful green of the.golf courses .sdecoratedwith the lovely colors of fashionably dressed women enjoying their day on the links. Don't think that they can't golf either. Many women have adapted to this sport that provides a chance to develop skills in a healthy and sociable atmosphere. It's no rough and tumble sport but it requires skills in coordination, concentration, and adaptability. Today while you have your feet up reading the paper over 100 ladies are competing in our Annual Ladies Invitation Tournament. Defending champion Shirty Lark from Menton, Ohio is back to defend the title she has won four times. There are ladies coming from all over including as far away as Oshawa, Peterborough, London, Port Elgin, St. Marys and other dubs doserto home. It is an 18 hole competition but there is also a special 9 hole flight. Come out and see the girls play. Men's night winners last week were Marc Robinette, Ross Govier, Jim Watson Sr. and Mark Mcuwain. At ladies night the winners were Jean Dow, Tammy Taylor and Gail Price, Junior morning winners were Karsten Carroll, Brad Carter, Aaron Broome, and Lucas McMillan. Ian Doig, of our home club finished 4th at the C.P.G.A. Tournament in Windsor over the weekend where he earned a cheque for $2,500.00. The second round of:ourelubchamp. is thin Sunday. PORTS DEADLINE IS S DMOND , DAY NOON FITNESS IS FUN When You Work at Your Own Pace! "It's your body and It has to last a lifetime. EXERCISE PROGRAM Wednesday - Evenings 8:00 P.M Seaforth and District Community Centres Session Begins Wednesday, August 7 For Registration or Information Cali Drusilla Leitch - 527-1182 Recreation Office - 527-0882 Men Are Welcome! START CONDITIONING FOR YOUR WINTER SPORTS! FITNESS IS FUN ele 110.14 When You Work at Your Own Pace! It's your body and it has to last a lifetime. It's never too late to get it in shape! JOIN THE EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE NOT -SO -SLIM and THE NOT SO YOUNG TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - 9:30 am Seaforth and District Commtmity Centres Session .?SPINS Tuesday, Aug. 6 CALL t0Jegister or for information Drusilla Leitch 527-1182 or Recreation Office 527-0882 Races return to Hully Gully Motocross riders will once again return to taking on some of Ontario's best on Sunday. Hully Gully on Sunday to take on one of the W atch for Jim Dickins in 80A, John Kouchan premier motocross courses in Canada. in BOB, Brian Blackburn of Exeter in Junior 250 and Expert rider Chuck Collins of Varna. To give the riders a change new sections Sunday will also be CKSL Day at Hully have been added to the track to make it more Gully with celebrity races, giveaways and challenging. All classes will be present on much more, all in all a great day of excitement Sunday with the Juniors and Schoolboys and fun for the whole family. Don't miss it tearing up the track at 10:30 a.m. and come and cheer for your favorite riders! followed by the Seniors and Experts kicking House League returns to Hully Gully on up some dirt at 1:00 p.m. Local riders will be Sunday July 20th. ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS 3 week session MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS BEGINNING MON. JULY 22 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information CALL SEAFORTH - LIONS POOL 527-0950 ler THE PARTY'S OVER A special THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the TUCKERSMITH SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION such a success. Everyone's co-operation and enthusiasm contributed to a MEMORABLE CELEBRATION .‘o THANKS AGAIN TUCKERSMITH SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 4033 VAA