The Huron Expositor, 1988-05-25, Page 71
THIS WEEK IN
Pitcher reminds coach of Henneman
The Seaforth Merchants are walking the
fence in senior men's hardball action. They
maintained their 500 average by splitting
another two games this week. Last Tuesday
the Merchants downed Exeter 12 to 8 and the
following night they were mercied 15-5 in
five innings by Strathroy.
"We weren't ready to play," commented
Manager Robinet, after game two.
"We arrived late, had a quick warm up
and got our butts kicked. Not to take
anything away from them, but we'd played
four games in three days, with one day off,
and 1'' think our arms were a little tired.
They're a good team but we can play a lot
better than this."
Game two actually started in Seaforth's
favor. John Cairns, safe on first base
because of an error, was bunted to second,
then scored on an RBI single by Gerry
Feeney to put the Merchants on the
scoreboard. Feeney then scored on con-
secutive singles by Gary Eisler and Joe
Aubin, and the Merchants had a 2-0 lead
after a half inning of play.
Strathroy, however, had an even better
first inning, and scored eight times. Three
runs in the third inning, and three more in
the fourth, gave them a 14-2 lead going into
the fifth hurling. They only needed to have a
10 run lead after five full innings of play for
the game to be called because of the mercy
rule.
Knowing that seemed to motivate the
Merchants, who scored three times in the
top of the fifth inning. The spree started with
Don Williamson, who drew a walk. Marty
'Bedard and Dave Akey followed with back-
to-back singles, and finally . Jeff Dupee
doubled, to make the sr ore 14-5.
But Strathroy, who only needed one run in
their half of the inning, got it, and the game
was over.
Taking the loss for the Merchants was
Gary Eisler, who went three innings, walk-
ed three players and allowed 11 runs on 13
hits. Akey pitched two innings for the Mer-
chants, walked one player and allowed four
runs on four hits.
Seaforth scored their five runs on nine
hits, struck- out four times, walked three
times, left six runners on base and counted
three errors.
Strathroy scored 15 runs on 17 hits, walked
four times, also left six runners on base and
counted three errors.
Merchant hitters in this game included
Robinet, Feeney, Aubin, Bedard and Akey,
who were all one for one, Coombs and Eisler
who were one for two, and Dupee and Max-
well who were one for three.
MERCHANTS 12 - EXETER 8
Seaforth was more successful in its first
game of the week when it recorded a 12-8
win over Exeter.
The Merchants began their offense early,
scoring four runs in the first inning to take a
hefty lead. It started when Cairns walked
and Bedard singled to put runners on first
and third. Williamson then singled to score
Cairns, Feeney walked to load the bases,
and Eisler walked to bring in the second
run, before Akey singled home two more
runs.
Exeter scored three runs in the bottom of
the second inning to come within one run of
the Merchants.
Seaforth made it 5-3 in the top of the third
when Akey singled, went to second on a wild
pitch, and then to third on a fielder's choice.
He scored on an RBI single by Clendon
Coombs.
Exeter regained that run in the bottom of
the third inning when Dave Shaw hit a solo
home run.
Seaforth added to its lead in the four inn-
ing when Williamson, Feeney and Eisler all
hit singles to score two runs and make the
score 7-4.
That lead, however, was shortlived. Ex-
eter tied things up in the bottom of the inn-
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ing with a three -run homer.
Seaforth took the lead for good in the fifth
inning, with four runs batted in. Driscoll
singled, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt
by Ray Anstett, then scored on a double by
Bedard. Bedard scored on a single by
Williamson, and Williamson came home
compliments of a towering homer= by
Feeney.
Exeter managed one more run in the bot-
tom of the fifth, but even that one was
quashed when Driscoll scored on errors in
the sixth.
Clendon Coombs took the win for the Mer-
chants, striking out two batters, walking one
and owing seven runs on 12 hits (three of
them home runs). Scott Driscoll got the save
by striking out one batter, walking one and
allowing one run on one hit.
The Merchants play their next game
Wednesday, May 25 in Walkerton. On Tues-
day, May 21 they will be at home (at the
highschool) to Exeter. Game time is 6:3C
p.m.
Seaforth scored 12 runs on 12 hits, had
seven walks, struck out seven times, left 10
runners on base and committed no errors.
Exeter scored eight runs on 13 hits, walked
once, struck out three times, left four run-
ners on base and counted three errors.
Merchant iron men at the plate were:
Williamson, who went three for five,
Feeney, Bedard and Akey, who all went two
for four, Eisler who was one for one with
three walks, Maxwell who was one for three
and Driscoll who was one for two.
"It was a good game - back and forth,"
comunbnted Manager Robinet.
"We got the hits when we needed them
and the runs when we needed them, and no
errors this early in the season is fantastic.
We also had great relief pitching in Scott
Driscoll, who reminds me a little bit of relief
ace Mike Heineman of the Detroit Tigers."
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Horseshoe league to go
The SECOND ANNUAL DANCE FOR
HEART will be held on Thursday, June 9
from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Seaforth and District
Community Centres. A large crowd of peo-
ple are wanted for this event, whose purpose
is to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario. Five different in-
structors will lead you through the evening.
They include: Drusilla Leitch, Joy Levis,
Vivian Cappelli, Karen Mahon and Rita
Loftsbard. participants can win incentive
prizes such as Dance for Heart pins, t -shirts,
sweat towels, gym bags and garment bags.
Just go out and collect from your sponsors.
The prize you receive will depend on how
much money you collect. It's going to be a
fun, exciting evening, so don't be a stick-in-
the-mud. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Sponsor sheets can be obtained at various
stores located on Main Street, or from the
Recreation Office. For more information
call Drusilla Leitch at 527-1182 or the
Recreation Office at 527-0882.
Last week's SHUFFLEBOARD WIN-
NERS were: Men - Theo Van Bakel, 347;
Gordon Murray, 232; and Gordon McKenzie,
165. Ladies - Rita Van Bakel, 347; Mary
McMillan, 282; and Rose Pringle, 162.
Anybody interested in playing HORSE
SHOES is welcome to come participate in
the open league every Monday evening from
7:30 to 9 p.m. at the arena. Both men and
ladies are welcome.
The Seaforth and District Highschool
Girls Marching Band would like to invite
everyone to their BEEF BARBECUE and
BAND PERFORMANCE at the highschool.
The barbecue will be held on Sunday, May
29 from 5 to 7 p.m. You can eat in or take it
home to enjoy. Tickets are $7.50 for adults
and $4.50 for children under 12. Children
three and under are free and seniors are $6.
For tickets call 527-1647, 529-7132, 482-3597
and 527-0380 (the school) or see any band
member.
The 1988 BALL SEASON is well under-
way. Baseball, slo-pitch, fastball and minor
ball will be held during the week at all
parks. Watch the community for game
times and places.
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The first round of play of the Seaforth
Ladies Softball League is now complete and
standings are: Kent Murray - 4 points, Ken
Smith - 3 points, McNichol - 3 points, and
Queens - 2 points.
Tuesday evening Kent Murray defeated
Ken Smith 16-11. Hitting triples for the Kent
Murray team were Lisa Preszcator and
Bonnie Johnston. Leanne McKay,
Denhaan, Joanne Aubin and Connie Marion
added doubles.
Leading batters for the Ken Smith team
were Nancy Gridzak with two doubles, and
Terri Britnell with one double.
The Queens lost to McNichol by a score of
13-12. Janice Leonhardt hit a double and
Hessie Kipfer and Missy Caldwell each hit a
triple for the Queens.
ON THE GREENS
by Carolatnne Doig
Rules are important to golf game
"I've been playing golf for 50 years and
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were the sentiments expressed by one elder-
ly gentleman during a rules workshop this
past week.
I can certainly understand his feelings
although I can't agree. For many people the
rules of any game are often a mystery, and
for golfers it is doubly so. One of the reasons
could be that there are no black and white
striped, whistle blowing referees, touring
about the golf course slapping penalties on
unwitting golfers. The other reason may be
the rule book seems to read like so much
legal jargon that after a few pages well-
meaning players simply give up. Few learn
the rules for themselves or anyone else.
Hockey rules are easy. Just try to get
away with an off -side or a cross-check and
not only will you have the ref on your back
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