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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-06-27, Page 6..-icisliwood. stops leaders as Webb tosses no-hitter Two consecutive wins have moved the Exeter Legion into a tie with the Teen Town BA 98's for first place in the Exeter and district Rec softball league. The Legion nine swamped Crediton Tigers by a 15-2 score Thursday and continued their winning ways with a 13-4 romp over the Kinsmen, Monday. Both games were played under the lights atExeter Community Park. The Teen Towners, victorious in their first two games of the season were idle during the past week but will see action tonight as they host Centralia Industrial Park at the local ball diamond. At the same time the Kinsmen nine will travel to Crediton for a floodlight contest. SCORE OFTEN Scoring in every inning but two, the Legion nine had little trouble in downing the Kinsmen 13-4, Monday. The victors scored three times in the top of the second and Were never headed. Singles by Bob Baynham and Dick Bennett and a double from the bat of Jim Pinder sent the first Legion runs across the plate. Dick Roelofson deliver ed a home run in the bottom of the same inning with George Pratt on first on an error to put the Kinsmen on the scoreboard. Bennett rapped out his second safety of the game in the third and came around to tally on a couple of Kin errors to up the Legion lead to 4-2. .Kin pitcher Don Bell singled to open the third, moved up as Larry Stire reached first on an error and both romped across the plate on George Pratt's double to know the score at 4-4. The Legion tallied a single run in the fourth to go ahead to stay and completed the romp with four run outbursts in each of the sixth and seventh innings. Dick Bennett tripled and Ron Bogart contributed a two base Pat: "What's the best way to teach a girl to swini?" Mike: "First you put one hand around her waist, then you take the other hand — Pat: "It's my sister." Mike: "oh. Just push her off the dock." blow to power the Legion sixth inning rally and consecutive sing- Weather again slows bowlers As has been usual during the past month, weekly activities at the Exeter Lawn bowling club were curtailed due to wet weather. A good number of the popular summer sport enthusiasts com- peted for prizes Saturday, but Tuesday's scheduled action was postponed. Verne Smith proved to be the best bowler Saturday as he won two games with a plus of 20 and aggregate score of 33. Bill Ether- ington was close behind as he equalled the winner in the first two scoring departments, but came up with a lesser aggregate of 30. Mrs. Gertrude Hamilton fin- ished third gaining a pair of wins and a plus of 14, one point more than that accumulated by Peter Plantihga who finished fourth. Ed Chambers finished off the first five With two wins and a plus bf 12. GB school track winners Thursday was a busy day at Grand Bend as the public school held its annual track and field meet. The winners of the individual classes are shown above, back, left, Steven Jennison, Jack Stanlake, Kevin Bestard and Teddy Stanlake. Front, Nancy Parker, Cheryl Desjardine, Ruth Ann Haist, Debbie Turnbull and Pamela Jackson. — T-A photo Usborne Central's track stars Students competing in Usborne Central school's annualfield day had plenty of chance to show their skills as 16 events were on the agenda. The individual winners are shown above. Back, left, Brian Pym, Dennis Brock, Murray Glanville and Jim Ferguson. Front, Carolyn Glanville, Karen Hern and Laurel Hodgert. — T-A photo Vets score two Rec wins to share first place lead Sports officer bests golfers Exeter Legion's sports officer Murray Mere proved Sunday he takes his duties seriously at he won the LegiOn"t Second golf tournament of the season at 1116 Ausable Golf Course with a gross score of 89. Two other eettipetitorS Ross Mather§ and JIM ?Innen tried their best to take the honors as 'each also shot a SO, but Moore proved to be best on an extra hole playoff carding a four par while his two opponents finished with fives. While deprived of the overall championship, Mathers and 'Fin-, nen gained a share of the aWarde. Mather's 43 was the Tow score on the first nine while :Pititierl it 40 coming home was tops. The low net title went to Mike Cushtnan with a score of 71 1/2 compiled by using the Atlantic handicap system../1m Glover was the most honest golfer of the N competing as he reported a score of 140. Exeter KINSMEN PLAYGROUND 1.1egistration Thetddyi July 2 and. Wednesday, July 3 10:00 a.m. to 'LVOOT p.m. Register Exeter Arena or Vittorid Park EEE ,$1,00 Clear-Out BONANZA SALE SAVINGS FROM $100.00 TO $300.00 ALL CARS MUST BE SOLD SEDANS 1966 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE SEDAN 8 cylinder engine, automatic, radio, whitewall tires, one owner, License 66366K 1966 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE SEDAN automatic, radio, whitewall tires, two tone finish, one owner, License H60773, 1965 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE SEDAN 14,000 actual miles. License H68880, 1965 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SEDAN automatic, radio, whitewall tires. License E48367. 1965 PONTAIC STRATOCHIEF SEDAN 8 cylinder, engine, automatic, radio, whitewall tires. License. H46279. 1965 RAMBLER CLASSIC 660 SEDAN new car condition. License H11214. 1964 CHEVY II NOVA TWO DOOR SEDAN automatic, wheel discs. License 578893. HARDTOPS 1966 FORD GALAXIE XL500 HARDTOP bucket seats, floor console, power steering, power brakes, radio, two tone. License E38461, 1966 PONTIAC PAR ISI ENNE TWO DOOR HARDTOP power steering, and brakes, fender skirts, whitewall tires, License H50169. Many Other Models To Choose From Snell Bros. Limited .0 -14,115-.060 Chevrolet EXETER THE HOME .OF 'GUARDIAN- _MAINTENANCE SEASON TICKETS Now Available For EXETER SWIMMING POOL 14 Years & Under $ 5.00 15 & Over (Including Adults) 7.50 Family Group 20.00 Available at the pool .W61.1A.':V.V.*W;M'",,Wlez4W•MXik,'XOP 'it C.' 8.41:MTMWAx4rie4MIMPM. SWIMMING INSTRUCTION REGISTRATION I, the undersigned, wish to register my child for swimming in the Exeter Learn-to-Swim Classes. I hereby waive all responsibility of the follow- ing: The Town of Exeter, Exeter Recreational Coun- cil, the Recreational Director, the Swimming In- structor and Supervisor — in case of any accident. Signature of Parent or Guardian Reg. Fee $5 per child—Family plan (3 or more children) $10 Your child must be 45" or over in height since the minimum pool depth is 36". Name Address Phone Age - - - Sex - - - Experience How far can he or she swim - - Not at all . 20 Feet 100 Yards .. . . Mile or over .. To Be Signed By Swimming Instructor To Be Signed By Recreational Director BRING FORM AND FEE TO THE POOL ON JUNE 27, 28 & 29 OR SEND FORM AND CHEQUE TO: ALVIN WILLERT, RECREATION DIRECTOR, BOX 823, EXETER Register early so classes can be organized. Instruction commences July 3. IN TIME FOR YOUR VACATION c Brine Luggage S pecial 3-Piece .Set. (Wardrobe, overnight & train case) 95 ONLY '33 arriuy Q wide adi ectost ex ta9949e ..ette WWI oacarettois, .ocee.d4. 114" Smyth's STONE LTD'. :FAMILY 'FOOTWEAR Phone 23 41911 Exeter In dray Blue TimesAcIY9cate, IlYne 27, 1908 FOR GOAD !SPORTS y Ross Haugh .f3.usy summer Qr kids With the end of public school classes this ,.'week, youngsters in this area have the opportunity to enjoy the many facilities offered by Exeter's RAP committee and the local Kinsmen club. Next Tuesday, the six-week summer play- ground program sponsored by the Exeter Kinsmen club gets underway with registration at the Arena and Victoria Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any youngsters who are eligible for kinder- garten classes this fall will be accepted for the six- week program and the maximum age limit is 15. Rec director Alvin Willert and his staff of playground supervisors spent last week at a special playground course in Goderich sponsored jointly by Conestoga College and several Recreation Associations. Four local girls, Barbara Gilfillan, Michelle Harrison, Elizabeth Mickle and Eleanor Stanlake, par- ticipated in the special training sessions and will be in charge of supervising the local program beginning next week. Children who register for the playground pro- gram are asked to bring along one dollar registration fee, This is the only charge for the full program that will include the usual parades, penny carnivals and hikes. Willert is hoping to try an overnight camp- out, especially if enough older children register. This would involve the use of sleeping bags under the trees in Riverview Park and cooking breakfast out- doors the next morning. The local. Rec director reports the Owen Sound playground program has been quite successful in camp-outs during the last couple of years. SWIM PROGRAM READY At about the same time, the full summer schedule at the Exeter swimming pool will be getting underway. Regular swimming instruction classes will start Wednesday morning, July 3. Instruction will be given daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Registration forms appear in this week's issue of the T-A and may be mailed to Alvin Willert Corrie Plomp will again be the senior swim- ming supervisor at the pool and will be assisted by Doug Beaver and Carol Lynn Shapton, At a recent meeting, RAP decided to try a sea- son ticket plan for open swimming for the first time. This will mean a big saving for anyone who takes advantage of the pool facilities nearly every day. Tickets that go on sale at the pool this week will cost a boy or girl, 14 or under $5, anyone over 14 pay $7.50 and a family plan is available for $20. Regular admission will still be in effect for those wishing to pay daily. Open swimming time is available seven days a week from 2 to 4 and 7:30. to 9,Swimming lessons for adults will also be given from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Willert also reports that if enough people are interested open swimming for adults could be held two nights a week after nine o'clock. The wading pool at Victoria Park will be open each afternoon during the summer months from 2 to 4 for younger tots. RODEO GETS TOP ENTERTAINERS The second annual Exeter Rodeo that will hold forth at Exeter Community Park on Labour Day weekend promises to be bigger and better than ever. Publicity chairman Dr. Don Ecker reports that top musical entertainers have been booked for both days of the popular show. Al Cherny and his Rhythm. Pals of Tommy Hunter TV fame will pre- sent a 45-minute program during the Saturday eve- ning rodeo presentation and Gary Buck and his Kitchener television troupe will be on stage for about the same length of time Sunday afternoon. Several new items are also being added to the rodeo program itself. Brahma bulls will be on the program for the first time and saddle horse racing will be tried at both shows, Ecker added that the horse races would be between representatives from Saddle clubs in Exeter, 'Woodstock and Hensall and he expected further en- tries,. Temporary bleachers will be added to accom- modate about 800 persons and an attractive gate prize will 'be given away in conjunction with the sale of rodeo programs. The Dashwood VMS. are the first team this year to come close to defeating the Thorndale baseball club in Ruron-P erth baseball play, The Tigers, thanks to the no- hit Attain of youthful Bob Webb were within one out of sending the London area team down to its first defeat of the season in Thorndale, Friday, but had to settle for a 1-1 tie. Bob Hoffman singled and came home on Whitey D e no m m e's double in the top of the third to give Glenn Webb's Dasnwood team a 1-0 lead that stood up until the fifth and last inning. A Thorndale player drew a walk from Webb in the fifth and after two were out, stole second and came in to tie the score on a Dashwood throwing error on an infield grounder. In a game that belonged strict- ly to the pitchers, Jim Hayter with two singles was the only other Tiger to solve the slants of Bob Cook on the Thorndale mound. Webb, on the way to his short- ened version of a no-hitter sail- >ce ed through the first four innings with comparative ease. Lefty Dave Ratz held the Zurich Lumber Kings to eight hits in Zurich Monday night and his mates came through with eleven safeties to ensure a 5-2 Dashwood decision. It was the first Dashwood win over Zurich this year and the club's second win since Glenn Webb took over the managerial reins. The winning Tigers sent two runners across the plate in their first trip to the plate and dup- licated the feat in third and added insurance markers in the sixth and seventh. Zurich scored their only runs in the bottom of the fourth. Whitey Denomme's double was the big blow in the first inning Dashwood rally sending Jim Hay- ter across the plate. In the third, singles from the bats of Bill Schade, Pete Ravelle and Rich- ard Rader accounted for the sec- ond and third Tiger runs of the game. A walk to Bob Huffman and Denomme's second two bagger of the game produced the fourth Dashwood run in the sixth and Dave Ratz's triple and Richard Rader's single finalized the scor- ing in the seventh. Singles by Gerald Schantz and Ron Corriveau sent two Zurich_ runners across the plate in the fourth to spoil Itatz's,bid for a shut-out. Veteran right hander Dick Bedard went the distance on the Zurich mound. les from the bats of Cy Blom- maert, Murray Brintnell, Bill Mercer and Jim Pinder were instrumental for' the final scores in the seventh. GILFILLAN PACES WIN Bill Gilfillan led the way in the Legion 15-2 rout over Crediton as he singled three times and drew a walk in his other trip to the plate for a perfect night. The Legion after being held to a single run in the first two inn- ings broke out with four runs in each of the third and sixth inn- ings to add to a six run outburst in the fourth. See the fireworks on Monday at Exeter Community .Park