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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-07-27, Page 9THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 27, 1988 — 9A Seaforth Merchants The Seaforth Merchants Senior Mens •lardball team took on league -leading Strathroy three times this week - and managed a win in one of those outings. STRATHROY 13-SEAFORTH 2 The first game, however, played last Tuesday night, was less successful and the Merchants were mercied 13-2. Strathroy started out strong, taking a 1-0 .lead after the first inning, and a 4-0 lead after the second. Three more runs in the third inning put them ahead by seven runs, a ;deficit Seaforth came nowhere near �elfminating. The Merchants scored their first run in the third inning when Ray Anstett reached first on an error, went to second on a ground out, and advanced to third on a single by John Cairns. A single by Gerry Feeney brought him home. Four more runs by Strathroy in the fourth, buried Seaforth 11-1. Seaforth tried again in the fourth, and scored one ,run on Joe Anbints RBI single, but Strathroy scored twice in the fifth to make the final score 13-2. win one, lose two against Strathroy. Marc Robinet started on the mound for with one run, added two in the fifth, two in men on base. the Merchants and went two innings, allow- the sixth and finally two in the seventh, Strathroy scored eight runs on 14 hits, ing six runs on eight hits in that time, and while Seaforth remained scoreless, to win walked once and made five errors. They striking out one batter. Dave Akey pitched the game. also left seven men on base. three innings in relief, giving up seven runs Marty Bedard pitched all seven innings "This was our fourth game in 12 days on five hits. He struck out three batters. for the Merchants, giving up seven runs on against this team, and it was nice to finally In total Seaforth scored its two runs on 10 hits, and striking out three batters and beat them," said Coach Robinet. three hits, struck out twice and made five walking two. . "It's hard to beat a team of their calibre errors. Six men were left on base. In total Seaforth scored its two runs on They've got it all - good pitching, good Strathroy scored its 13 runs on 13 hits. seven hits, struck out 10 times, walked twice defence, great hitting - and they've played Players struck out four times, made four er- and made one error. Seven men were left on hardball together for a long time. We, on the cors and left four men on base. other hand, are still trying to iron out some On Sunday the Merchants took onrough spots." Strathroy again, this time in a Coach Robinet added while the Merchants doubleheader, and the results were more defense has been good the team still lacks in respectable. Seaforth lost the first game by experience. Hitting and pitching has been a 7-2 score, then rebounded in the second to weak on occasion as well. win 10-8• "Bedard pitched a great game in the STRATHROY 7-SEAFORTH 2 opener but we failed to get him any runs. Seaforth was first on the scoreboard in You need at least 8 to 10 runs against a goodhum-game one, with two runs in the third i- ball team like Strathroy if you expect to ing. Those runs resulted after obinet singl- win," he said. ed then Feeney hit a single which eluded The Merchants have seven , games re- Strathroy's right fielder and enabled both maining, three of them against Walkerton, Robinet and Feeney to score. who they.will meet in the OBA playdowns to Strathroy came back in the fourth inning, see who goes on to the All Ontario Cham- pionships in Exeter. "We're going to have to put it all together," said Coach Robinet. The Merchants play their next home game Tuesday, August 2 against Listowel. Game time is 6:30 p.m. BIG SAVE - A goaltender knocks the ball away from his net during a scrimmage game of minor soccer. The Seaforth team will be playing for real when they take pn a club from Goderich Thursday at 7:00. Corbett photo. base. Strathroy scored seven runs on 10 hits, struck out .three times, walked twice and made one error. Five men were left on base: SEAFORTH 10-STRATHROY 8 Game two proved a better outing for Seaforth as they defeated Strathroy for the first time this season, by a 10-8 score. S jumped ump ed out in front 1-0 in their h half of the first inning, but found themselves tied with Seaforth by the bottom of the inn- ing after Jim Campbell doubled, then scored on a single by Del Mitchelmore. Another run in the second inning and three in the top of the third moved Strathroy back in front, but Seaforth made it 5-3 in the bot- tom of the third when Anstett reached base on an error, Akey tripled him home, and then scored himself on a ground out by Graham Nesbitt. They came one run closer in the fourth when Cairns was hit by a pitch, stole second, then scored after the Strathroy catcher threw the ball into left field when he was at- tempting to, steal third. Seaforth had a successful fifth inning and by the time the dust settled had scored six runs and taken a 10-5 lead. It began ,when Akey was hit by a pitch, Nesbitt doubled to put runners on second and third and Clendon Coomi. ' reached first on an error to load the bases. Bedard then reached base on an er- ror to score Akey, Cairns was hit by a pitch to score Nesbitt, and Campbell was safe on a fielder's choice to score Commbs. Anstett singled to score Bedard and Cairns, and Mit- chelmore singled to score Campbell. Strathroy scored three times in the sixth inning to narrow the gap, but was unable to close it completely before time ran out. Coombs pitched seven innings for the Merchants, allowing eight runs on 14 hits and w lking one batter. Seaforth scored its 10 runs on six hits, struck out six times and walked' once. The Merchants made two errors and left seven • All McLaughlin . Ohev-Olds L,td• 13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 • Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing • Complete BODY SHOP Service If you wish to secure a lifetime Income from an RRSP or are interested in other RRSP investments of very competitive rates, call Arnold J. Stinnissen 521-0410 SunLife BERGSales - Service Installation Free Estimates ' • Bern Cleaners • Stabling • Bunk Feeders Donald G. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brussels 887-9024 UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 1 SAL 30%OFF E 20%0„ Ladles° White Stag Men's Shirts Hathaway EVERYTHING IN THE PRO SHOP REDUCED Great Selection of • clothing • clubs • accessories YES. We do BOOK TEE -OFF TIMES it on Saturdays and Sundays SEAFORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Just East of Van Egmond House 527-0985 MINOR SOCCER coach Doug Ludwig gives one of his players some ideas about where to put this corner kick. There is still sufficient interest in soccer in Seaforth to keep a league going for young athletes. Corbett photo. Seaforth ladies win Clinton lawnbowling pairs competition Local lawn bowlers have been active at the local greens and also in out of town tournaments. Four teams of ladies bowled in ladies pairs at Clinton last Tuesday. Winning the tournament were Olive Papple (lead) and Mary Finlayson (skip) with 3 w plus 44 o/p'. In second place was Carol Carter and Edna Bell with 3 w plus 42. Third place went to Eileen Adamson and Jean Lunn 'with 2 w plus 37 o/p'°. Rinks were present from Lon- don, Atwood; Mitchell, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich and Lucknow. On Wednesay, a number of Seaforth bowlers participated in the annual Newcombe family trophy tournament. High scores for the day were held by Art and Mary Finlayson with 3 w plus 48 o/p5. Walter presented them with miniature trophies and also their names will go on the plaque. Last year's winners were Neil and Edna Bell of Seaforth and Ari and Mary also were win- ners in 1985. Fred and Betty Tilley were third this year with 3 w plus 45 o/p'°, being tied with Jack and Mary Fisher of Lucknow. Brussels had to cancel their mixed trebles tournament on Saturday due to rain. A number of men bowlers plan to bowl this week in W.O.B.A. at London. It goes from July 24 to 29 at all three London Greens and attracts bowlers from all over Ontario and U.S. The ladies are hosting a ladies pairs tour- nament on Thursday with pot luck dinner. They have a good entry from out of town so are looking forward to a successful day. Tuesday evening will be pot luck supper at 6 p.m. and bowling or cards after. We are glad to hear Sam Phillips is feeling some better, also Gordon Papple. Evening Jitneys have been very well at- tended this past month and nice to see new bowlers out. Good bowling to all. ULTIMATE IN HARNESS RAGING v. Catch all the exciting action in the Labatt's Blue Ontario Sires Stakes. Three-year-old Colt Pace estimated purse • $30,00000 RECREATION PREVIEW by Marty Bedard Goderich Raceway Thursday night at 7:30 Lions pool closed tonight The Seaforth and District Community Centre presents a special ROLLER- SKATING NIGHT - tonight (Wednesday, Ju- ly 27) from 8 to 11 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Come rollerskate to live Iulic by Sceptre. Sceptre is a local band,.just back from a suc- cessful uecessful northern Ontario tour. Admission will be $4. per person and $1. forskate ren- tals. Don't miss this exciting evening. Next regular rollerskating will be held Friday, August 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Van Egmond Foundation will be hosting a COUNTRY BREAKFAST on Sun- day, July 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Van Egmond House. The menu includes: eggs, oacon, wast, jam, muffins, pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee. Admission fee is $4. for adults and $2 for children under 12. Children under 5 are free. Come enjoy good country cooking. The Seaforth and District MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION will be having a very important meeting on Wednesday, August 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will deal with the upcoming season. The Seaforth LIONS POOL will close at 7 p.m. tonight, due to an examiners clinic. There will be regular public swimming m the afternoon, but public swimming will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the evening. -. Rae Bringing you the best in Harness Racing.