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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-06-10, Page 8ers,.,;p.tbr FYwfLi A8 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JUNE 10, •1987 Merchonts sweep Sunday doubleheader against. Thorndale..-. The Seaforth Merchants Senior Mens " Hardball team swept a doubleheader against Thorndale on Sunday to boost their win, loss record to 4 and 3. . ' The Merchants got on the scoreboard early in the first game, assuming a 1-0 lead .'after the first inning. ' A' double from Thorndale's Price, follow- ed.by two errors by Seaforth.players, gave bases loaded single, in the third inning. Thorndale an opportunity to score two runs "Overall play is .improving," said Mer- ' • and move ahead briefly in the top of the chant coach Robinet. third. But Seaforth battled back, and by the ' "We onlymade five errors in 10 innings, end of the inning had• scored three runs and • which is a big improvement." • . • were back in front 4-2: . Coach Robinet said the team still struck T-nor-ndale-got-on• the -bats againln the not too nianytimes (_eightiu gameone) hut fourth .inning to tie things.up, then pulled in added half of those strike outs could be at - 'front of the Merchants,5-4,in the seventhin-• tributed to the Thorndale pitcher, who was ' ning.,A, runby Seaforth in the bottom of the• caught cutting .the •_ball ' and eventually se'Venth'forced the game into extra innings., ejected from the game. With bases loaded in the tenth and only "My curve ball wasn't working at all one 'out, it. appeared certain ' Thorndale because of the•wind; but his was;•because.of would score. But, the Merchants came out the huge cuts he 'was making in the ball of that situation unscathed and in the bot- : with 'either his fingernails or his belt tom of 'the inning, • scored one run . buckle," he said, adding some of the cuts themselyes to win the game by a 6-5 score. • were as deep as'/4-inch. "' ' .. Marc Robinet pitched nine and one-third GAME TWO • • innings for the Merchants, gave up 10 hits,. Game two was an entirely different story • and allowed five runs, two of them earned. , as Seaforth annihilated their "opponents :He recorded three strike outs. ' 11-1. .. Clendon Coombs pitched relief and • got ` 'Glendon" Coombs pitched a two -hitter for the final two outs of , the . game. He is the Merchants, facing only 24 batters in his credited with the win. seven innings on the mound and recording No particular memberof the Merchants• nine strike outs. stood out at the plate, with eight different Both Thorndale hits, and their only run of players taking credit for the team's eight . the game, came in the first inning. hits. Marty Bedard recorded two RBIs on a "We had .excellent pitching from Clew. "Overall play is improving." don," said.Coach Robinet. But not only was the pitching right On, so •was .the hitting as the Met•chants,.pounded out 16 hits, and'scored 11' runs. • Brian Cooper, Jerry Wright and newly acquired designated hitter Gus Feeney led the Merchants, going • three for four times at bat. Both Cooper and Wright knocked out homeruns, with Cooper counting a double as well. Del Mitchelmore was two for, two with a walk and Robinet broke out of a batting' . slump to go two for four with a single and a double. Both players scored two runs. "The second game was a gem of a R mance," said coach Robinet, adding the Merchants played an error -free game. "It was by far the Merchants pest outing of the season. A coihbination ofexcellent hitting, excellent pitching end flawless, field •play shows there was a, very well balanced effort'from all players," he said. Coach Robinet added it was good to see some of the batters, like -Jerry Wright (and. himself) get out of their batting slumps. "And with the acquisition of Gus Feeney, who used to play for the Stratford Hillers in the mid-70s, .the team now has the depth we've been looking • for," ;said coach Robinet, adding -Feeney will -Mainly be us- ed as a designated hitter for the pitchers, so they can concentrate on their pitching game. • . The Merchants •play ` their next game Thursday' in Thorndale, then travel to Walkerton on Sunday for a doubleheader, 1 Errors cost PeeWees win ' Errors were costly to the Winthrop Peewee Boys on June 4 when they took on Atwood in Winthrop. At the end of the second inning Atwood had a strong lead making it impossible for Winthrop to catch up in the 'four innings . , played., Chris Van. Bakel hit •a triple, Jason McNichol hit ., two singles and Brad Schoeder, Doug Campbell, Adam Agar; Chris Poland, Kelly Van Bakel, Dwayne Pryce and Jason Muir all hit singles. At - wood's excellent infield held Winthrop to on- ly three runs. Atwood won the game 12-3. Next games for .Winthrop are Friday, ' June 12 at 7 p.m. in Walton. and Thursday, June 18 at 8 p.m. against Beimore in Winthrop. Leisure poker rally set for July 1 Have you signed your son or daughter, up for the. SUMMER PROGRAMS yet? If not there will be a registration night held on Wednesday, June 17 from 7 to .9 -p.m. at the . Community Centres (Arena ). Programs available are: Playschool - ages 3 to 7 years, Playground ages 8 to 12 years and Leader in -training 13 to 16 years. Playschool and Playground will be held^ Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seaforth. Public School from July 6 to August14 and at the arena for the final week until August 21. The Leader -in -Training pro- gram will also be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- day to Friday, but will be held at the arena, from July 6•to August 28, 1987. For more in- formation on any program please call the Recreation Office at 527-0882. Senior Shuffleboard continues every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4 p.m. fast week's winners were: Peggy Perkins 344, Ina Scoins 292, Gladys Doig 282, Elmer Townsend 300, Sandy Doig 244, Eurett Felker 211. Plan now for the 1987 CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES to be held in Seaforth on RECREATION PREVIEW by Marty Bedard Wednesday, July 1. Activities being planned are: Firemens Morning Breakfast from 7 a.m. to. noon; Leisure Waik Poker Rally; Antique Auction Sale; Kick Off at 1 p.m. at ' Town Hall; Get together for townspeople photo; Family Picnic at the Highschool; Ball Games; and Fireworks Display - refreshments available. This year's event looks like the best'ever. Don't miss out on the activities. . A leisure walk, POKER RALLY will be held on Wednesday, July 1 in conjunction with the Canada Day Festivities. Registra- tion will be FREE. All entries must consist of,two,people or more, with one hand per en- try. Each hand consists of five cards, picked up at five different locations; 1. Firehall 2. Lions Park 3. Public School 4. St. James School 5. High School. This event will be of Leisure Walk, speed, time is unimportant, and no other means of, transportation will' be permitted. Come out and enjoy the walk. "Let's participate'. Anybody that has•registered for MINOR, SOCCER - it will begin tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Optimist Park. Registrations will still be accepted until June 17, 1987. Come to the Recreation • Office located in the Arena or. call 527-088' On Frida,, June 19 the Toronto Dominion Bank staff wilarfliittig od a TiOT^DOG BARBECUE from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, They will serve from`the front of the T.D. Bank and cost will be $1 per person. All proceeds will go towards the Hospital Building Fund. Come out and support the cause. WIN TWO GAME SERIES -The Seaforth Merchants swept a doubleheader against, Thorndale Sunday; defeating, their opponents R-5 and 11-1. Here, members of.the team congratulate each other. From left are; trainer Dwight (Dewey) Willis, Gus Feeney, Kevin Bennett, Jerry,Wright. Marty Bedard, Marc Robinet and Jim Campbell, • Mcllwraith photo. Lawn bowlers busy •.out-of-town Seaforth•bowlers have been busy bowling Seaforth ladies will- be having their first in out-of-town tournaments this past week. tournament on June 17 at 10:30 a.m. Ladies Two rinks of men's trebles bowled in the pairs with potluck dinner. A good entry is Canada Cup at Fairmont Lawn Bowling in, looked for in both tournaments. London. The rink of John Patterson, Fred Local jitneys have been Tuesday and „ Tilley and Jack Muir bowled against the top Thursday evenings and ladies on Monday 'team losing'out in the finals but place sixth afternoon. . overall. Also Lee Ryan, Tom Phillips and • A short meeting of the ladies club was Neil Bell place seventh' in the tournament. held last Monday following bowling and the. In mixed doubles at'Lucknow Jack and 'social committee will meetagain to discuss Marie Muir were second and in mixed lunches and dinners as' the Club hosts the ' trebles at Stratford Victoria and Grey tour- Ladies Provincial third stage finals this nament Jean Lunn, Art Finlayson were year on July 18, a first for the Seaforth Club. fourth. New bowlers are always welcome so come Seaforth is "hosting a men's pairs.tourna- ` out and try the lawn bowling. Good bowling.. ment Wednesday June 10 at 10:30 a.m. and to all. . McNichol edges Kent 16-15 in ladies fastball McNichol edged out' Kent 16-15 in ladies defeated Ken Smith by a score of 21-13. fastball action on June.2. • For. Ken Smith it was Judy Mason and Linda Gridzak led the hitting brigade for Colleen Fischer hitting, triples and Janice McNichol recording a triple and two Murray hitting a double. doubles. Nancy Gridzak and Patty Ann' Deb Murray hit two home runs and 'a tri- Gridzak also hit doubles. • ple for the Queens. Linda Van Dyke, Judy Anstett and Lynn • STANDINGS TO DATE Devereaux all hit home runs for the losing 'Team • ", Pts cause. Hilda. Young and Joanne. Holland Queens S recorded triples, with Mrs. Holland getting McNichol a double as well for the Kent team. V.. cr+�ith 9. In more fastball action the Qnnnn.• Kent Murray I • Round 5 racing provides best action LIONS POOL SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATIONS Saturday, June 6th 10:0o a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13th '10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the LIONS PARK PAVILLION Please make a special effort to sign up for lessons on these two Satur- days because the Pool Staff will not. accept registrations over the phone, Refreshments will be available Thank You Over 50 riders turned out to Hound 5 of Hully+Gully"House •League '87 -,to' provide some of the best racing action this year. A full fleet of Kawasaki's showed up to challenge the dominant Hondas and under the guidance of Doug Farrish, managed to wrest away the Jr 125 B' overall.• Mother nature held out with excellent racing condi- Father's Day Gift ideas from the great selection In our PRO SHOP *Shirts •Slacks •Shorts *Shoes *Golf Clubs •Bags *Carts *Covers *Balls .*Golfing Accessories *Club Memberships GIFT CERTIFICATES (for green fees too) LUNCHEON SPECIALS Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday by Country Catering tions prevailing on the Hully Gully track, • "which highlighted some of the im- provements for the upcoming June 20 21st Canadian Expert Motorcross Championships. House League will be back June 13 for even more exciting action. SEAFORTH Minor Soccer, BEGINS TONIGHT. At The Optimist Park 6:30 p.rn. Anybody that hat registered for Soccer is to be at the park, and ages will be divided then. Registrations will be accepted until Wednesday, Jutt1/at the Reereaffen Office,located of the Arena. 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