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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-06-17, Page 9. . n, n. In• A8 THE HURON EXPOSITOR', JUNE 17, 1987 Merchants win one game in week It was a disappointing week for the Big Oats came from Qua Feeney who was at.'Orth Merchants Senior Men's hardball two for two with two walks. Feeney let fly teaM as they recorded only one win in three for a triple, counted one. RBI and 'Scored • games played. • two,.run, Donnie Williamson wentthree for The Merchants defeated • Thorndale in four, counting two triples, a single and an Thorndale Thursday night by an 11-9 score. RBI, Rick Dale was two, for four, scoring one run and counting one RBI. • • ' The team had 11 hits, struck out five times and had five errors. • "We had good pitching both games, but errors were costly," said coach Robinet. 'We're making too. many errors in. the • Kevin Bennett was strong on the mound field and not compensating for them with for the Merchants in the first game, going a our bats. Our bats were .relatively quiet in u 1-sevezrinningsTrecOrding-two-Strike-outs--bottrgamerexceptforin-two-innings-(when and .walking only one batter. He gaveup we got two run s in the top cif the seventh to , seven hits 'and three runs, only one earned. tie the first game and five runs in the first • Walkerton scored one run in each of the inning of the second game). The other 12 in - second, third and fourth innings, to take a nings we Only scored two runs which ended 10 lead going into the sixth inning. • up •cesting, us potential victories in both John Cairns hit a home run in the top of games." the sixth to put the Merchants on the Coach Robinet added the team was mak- scoreboard, then added a base hit in the ing two or three mental errors a game, and seventh inning to score two runs for the tie. said, that has turned . out to be the dif- Altogether the Merchants recorded seven •' ference in the games. . hits and had three errors. They struck out• , ,•"We're doing a lot of things very well. It's five times. " _ • • just going to take seine more games to put • WALKERTON 7- SEAFORTH 6 Seaferth got on the bats early. In game:LI • I n ' lt two and took a 54 igscoreresu lead after the first inning. •n AnOther tun in the fifth extended their lead •. to 6-1. • • There were some high score results in Walkerton scored three tans in the bot- ladies fastball 'action this week. tom of the fifth to make the score'64 then In the ..first garne Ken Smith defeated added three more in the sixth to take a 7-6 McNichol by a score of 28-20. Colleen Fischer, Judy Mason and Dianne McGrath each contributed home runs for the winners, with Dianne Webb adding two doubles to the count. For McNichol Mary Margaret Nash con- .• trihutedthe-home run and a triple. -Leanne McKay added two doubles and Linda Grid- zak and, Patty Gridzak one each. ' but were unsuccessful in their bid to beat Walkerton in a doubleheader on Sunday. The Merchants tied that team 3-3 in game • one then were narrowly defeated 7-6 in game two.• WALKERTON 3 - SEAFORTH 3 • Seaforth failed to scored in their last at bats and left two men on base. • Marc Robinet was the starting pitcher for the Merchants and went 61/3 innings. Be recorded three strike outs, gave up eight. hits and seven runs, five of them earned. Clendon Coombs came' in as relief. • t all' together,." he said. SEAFORTH 11.• THORNbALE 9 ' Although •errOrs were still evident thing• s did come together better earlier in the • week, when the Merchants beat..Thorndale • 11-9. • Despite being doWn 3-2 after three inn:, ings, Seaforth came alive with two runs in the fourth and one run in the fifth inning to • take a 5-3 lead. Five rung in the sixth and one in the seventh'inningd e • score to 11-8 in Seaforth's'favor. Thorndale scored one, run, in their last at bats, and Were retired from the inning with batters left LH1 second aiTathircrbage. Clendon Coombs pitched the'complete game for the Merchants for his fifth vic- tory. He recorded six strike outs, walked five batters, and gave up 10 hits and nine runs, three of them earned. Coombs was also hot at the plate, going three for four with two scored run. Brian • Cooper went two for four, scoring two runs and batting in two runs. Joe Aubin was one for one with three walks, and scored two runs. Turn to page 8 in IadiesfastbaII In game two it was the 'Queens an..• • nihilating Kent Murray by a score of 23-6. Dianne Gridzak counted a home run and _ double and Jann Murray a home run arid • a triple in the win. Carel Bennewies and Nancy Anstett each had doubles/ For Kent Murray Lynn Devereaux and Cheryle McClure had doubles. • . The Queens non! leads the standing with 10 points. McNichol is second with five and Ken Smith third -With four points. Kent Mur- ray has one oint. Golf in support of minor hocke Help support Seaforth and DiStrict Minor Hockey on Saturday, June 27. They will be hosting a Golf tournament at the Seaforth Golf and Country Chib. The entry fee is $35. and includes: 9 or 18 holes of golf; a delicious beef dinner by Country Caterers, prizes for everyone; Calloway casual Han- dicap - this system gives every golfer a great chance to win! Special guests include: Dave Shaw of the Quebec Nordiques; Dave Mc1lwain of the North Bay Centennials; Dave Akey of the London Knights; ken Doig Sr. former On- tario Seniors Champion; Ian Doig T.P.A. Tpuring Pro and 1986 O.P.G.A. Champs and defending champion Senator Kevin Bennett df the Small People's Republid. All proceeds will go to Seaforth and District Minor Hockey. • The field will be limited to 72 golfers, so • enter now by calling Carolanne Doig at the GolfCourse 57-0935. Don't•miss it! CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES will be held . on Wednesday, July 1 in Seaforth. There will be many activities planned. ' To start things Off, there will , be . a Firemen's Breakfast starting at 7 a.m. The official -kick off will be at the Town }all at 1 • p.m. and at 1:30 p,m. there will be a Leisure Walk Poker Rally starting at the Town RECREATION PREVIEW by Marty Bedard Hall. An Antique Auction Sale will take place at the high school as well as a family pienic • and ball games. ' The large fireworks display will also be held at the high school. This year's event looks like, the best ever. Don't miss out on the day!! • Summer Program Registration will be held tonight from 7 to 9 at the Arena. Pro- grams available are: Playschool-ages 3 to 7 years, playground -ages 8 to 12 years, and Leader -In -Training -ages 13 to 16 years. Please make a point to come out; as there will be no phone registration. - Senior Shuffleboard continues every Wednesday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Last week's winners were! Ladies; Betty Felker, 123; , Dorothy Townsend, 100. Men: • Everett Felker, 216; Sandy Doig, 215;' Gordon Mulray, 155. On Friday, June 19 the T.D. Bank will be putting on a hot dog barbecue in front of the , • Father's Day Gift Ideas From the great selection )n our PRO SHOP *Shirts *Slacks •Shorts 'Shoes •dolf Clubs *Bags *Carts *Covers •Balls • *Golfing Accessories *dub Membershi s ENJOY LUNCH ON THE SUN DECK Now serving Buffet Lunches by Country Catering SUNDAYS FROM 11 TIL 2 Fully Licensed Dining Area 81 , • BOB & BETTY'S VARIETY&GIFTS RachOlhaelt SEAFORTH 5274880 "YOUR LOTTERY TICKET CENTRE" DEALER A.S.O. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 9 A.M. TILL.11 P.M. 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(Rain date -July 4): Paperbacks and !magazines are five cents each. Hardcover books will be Adult: 50 cents; and junior: 25 cents. The Library is also hosting their 8th An- nual Teddy Bears Picnic on Friday, July 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for children aged 3 to 8. The admission fee is 50 cents. Bring your favorite teddy bear! Don't miss. it. NM& McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd -13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 •• Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing • • Complete BODY SHOP Serylce SHAKLEE PRODUCTS -Nutritional Supplements Household Products -Personal Care Products JACK STONE, Atwood 1-809-265-2216 • NOT A RICH MAN'S SPORT -The Optimist Junior Golf tournament was held 'Friday at ' the golf course with four boys in the juvenile category and 10 boys in the bantaam • category, There were no juniors or girls particpating in the tournament. The categories were -13 and under for Bantaam, 14-16tor Juvenile, and 17-18 for Juniors The tourna- ment was held to promote the sport of golf, to build character and to send the top three people to the Optimist International Tournament held at the Burford golf course July . 27. Karsten Carroll was in the juvenile category and winces as his ball edges just beyond the hole. Blake ohoto SIMS awards athletes of year Teachers and students both received awards at the annual Athletic Awards Achievement night held at the Seaforth District High School Thursday. Grade 12 students, Kevin Cooper and Lisa Preszcator, both members of the student's athletic association and representatives at the 'Ontario Student Leadership Program last year, were hosts for the eeveing. There were 21 awards for achievement and four recognition awards as well as some new.awards presented to special teachers. John McCowan and Lisa Preszcator took the top awards as the top male and female athlete of the year respectively. They were presented with • their awards by Terry Johnston. Linda Doig presented the Ontario Student Leadership Camp Arad to Anne linbinSon and Paul Menary. Crystal Whyte and Dave Keely received the Bark Lake award. The General athletic contribution award was presented by Mr. Johnston to Allison Scott. The most valuable player in senior girls basketball was Mary Margaret Kelly and rookie of the year in junior girls basketball .1400"11 voloop, EXPERT woo` NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday, June 20 and • Sunday, June 21, 1987 See Canada's Best battle the Yankees Saturday ALL CLASSES RUN Expert Practice Senior Open Displatement Oueliflers Junior 125A Qualifiers Racing 12:00 • SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ATV CHALLENGE and • SKY DiviNG SPECTACULAR Sunday at intermissiatt „ . • Sunday "THE MAIN EVENT" FEATURING CANADA'S NO. 1 RIDER ROSS "ROLLERBALL" PEDERSON EXPERT FINALS SUPPORT CLASS • FINALS Racing ‘faticfrig Hof Lino •Iffiiing Of Noon 2W540.9 was Lori Bruer. The most valuable player award in midget girls basketball went to the' team, with special reference to Scottie Webb. The most valuable player award in senior boys basketball went to Ron Ver- cruyssen while Jeff Robinson took it in junior boys basketball. The most dedicated player in midget boys basketball was Kevin Dick. The most valuable player for junior boys volleyball was Ray Lamont, and the award for team spirit and leadership for junior girls volleyball was presented to the team, and especially Amy van den Akker, who was its captain. Jackie Bell was rewarded for being the mostconsistent player in senior girls volleyball, Martha Hook was preaenteci with the team leadership and desire award in girls soccer. The most valuable player on the junior boys soccer team was Steve Noble and Mike Kel-: ly was the most valuable player insenior boys soccer. Trevor Price won the Brian Flanagan Memorial Award for senior boys soccer. 'Turn to page 8 with Garden Way's TRAIL AMR® Sickle Rat Hower A Clear 1000 sq. ff. in lust 5 minutes with this 35" wide Sickle Bar Mower. Handles weeds, woody brush, small saplings! L'ovr / Auniiiifff4040.6. ' GIANT FATHER'S- DAY TENT SALE • everything in Stock on Sale ' MYTH 523-4244 HURON IRACTOR EXETER 235-1155