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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-03-07, Page 6THE SWINGING MOD SQUAD — One of the first numbers in Satur- day's carnival of the Exeter figure skating club was presented by the Swinging Mod Squad. Shown above, from the left, are, Cindy Beaver, Laurie Prout, Brenda Pincombe, Nancy Underwood, Julianne Brittain, Wendy Dutton, Linda Elder, Mary Ann Geoffrey, Vicki Miller, Eleanor Salmon, Laurie Ross and Judy. Brittain. T-A photo Large crowd attend carnival, watch Sesame Street creations Hop-a-long With Green Frogs - Darren Tinney, Mark Coward, David Balsdon, Dennis Crawford, Ronnie Lampman, Timmy Moore, Brian Topp. Ducklings & Rubber Ducky - Heather Jamieson, Tracy Lee Spencer, Cheri Wedlake, Julia Tiernan, Kimberley Hoffman, Rhonda Turnbull, Shelly Kraft, Brenda Balsdon, Denise Lang. Alphabets - Amber Grindlay, Margi Chaffe, Nancy Jane Jef- fery, Teresa Taziar, Hazel Kelly, Andrea Pearce, Melissa Becker, Lori Stephens, Kathy Schade, Donna Rae Lang, Karla Josephson, Judy Coates. Bouncing Bunnies - Cathy Hogan, Debbie Down, Tracy Coward, Kelly Johns, Christine Coates, Joy Knechtel, Elizabeth Resort midgets start in OMHA The Grand Bend midgets will be in Grand Valley tonight in the first game of a best-of-three series in the first round of Ontario Minor Hockey Association "D" The Grand Bend club won the WOAA championship a week earlier by eliminating Lions Head. The second game of the series is set for the Zurich arena, Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Shipka to final round The Shipka Colonials have advanced to the final round of play in the South Huron in- termediate hockey league. The Colonials edged Huron Park 6-5 Friday night to take the best-of-seven semi-final set in four • consecutive games. They will now meet the winner of a similar series between the Zurich Flyers and Centralia College. Shipka officals have indicated the finals could get underway Sun- day. Steve Kadelecik scored two goals to pace the Shipka scoring attack in the series winning contest. Adding goals in single fashioon were Bill Hoffman, Dennis Morrissey, Dan Dalton and Shane Burley. Huron Park goals were notched by Gary Leger, Rick Funston, Murray Glanville Jim Rolph and Allan Parsons. PLAY OFFS OHA Sr. Continental Don't Miss It 1st game of a best-of-seven quarter final London Kings vs Lucan-Ilderton Jets SUNDAY, MARCH 10 7I30 p.m. ILDERTON ARENA, Haskett Motors and BHB Investments are Jet Supporters rA, Get to the goo times.Wherever they are. LL GULL1 SPORTS & RECREATION LTD, R,R. 1, VARNA, ONTARIO NOM 2R0 14:Wic , ,:aapatarzz*zwzao The Kawasaki Enduros, Six rugged, dual-pur- pose bikes from 100cc's to 350cc's, including the new KS 125 with 6-speed transmission, See the whole lineup. "0 They're tough in the dirt and great on the street. Attention Ball Players! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SOCCER Exeter Centennial Soccer Club have entered a senior team in the London and District League for WS=Ii the upcoming 1974 season. 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Are these so-called breaks decided by an invariable fate that is ab- solute and pre-determine the outcome of every game. If this is the case, there would be little point to playing any sports. To be content with the fact that yoU came close but lost on a fluke which is outside your control is to be ,satisfied with mediocrity. The difference between two teams is often decided on only one or two plays in a game. The athletes have to give that extra measure of effort to create their own breaks. It's often that little extra bit put forth in practice that pays off, The athlete must be willing to sacrifice and give his all in training. There is bound to be suffering and pain from hard work, so much so that all muscles ache and the athlete feels he can't take another step. But this is where the winners and losers are separated. It's the champion who keeps going beyond these hardships. This type of athlete wins not only on the scoreboard but more importantly, in his heart. The athlete who is ready to face a great challenge is the one who has a chance to achieve the almost impossible. He isn't dreaming about it. He's working towards it. We like to reminisce back close to 30 years about an in- stance at the United States Olympic trials. Back in the late 1940's there was a young hurdler named Harrison Dillard. When the six best went to their marks at the U.S. Olympic trials of 1948 only three could qualify. Dillard hadn't lost a race in 83 times on the track. No hurdler could come close to him. The gun went off, Dillard took an early lead but something went wrong - he hit a hurdle, stumbled, almost fell down and ended by falling over the last hurdle. A simple slip had apparently cost this champion a trip to the Olym- pics. Most athletes would have cursed their bad luck and believe they had been cheated by a fluke. But would they fight on? This story doesn't end here. Dillard rose above this so- called break. He entered the 100 metre dash and qualified just eking out a berth. Dillard wasn't a sprinter, he was a hurdler, but he was also of champion calibre and wanted a place on the U.S. team. No one gave him a chance but when the Olympic 100 metre race was over Dillard had won the gold medal. He had beaten the best in the world in an event that he was un- familiar with, tying the Olympic record of 10.3 seconds. At the following Olympics he won the gold medal in hurdles. Here was an athlete who refused to be beaten by so- called bad breaks. For him it was only a temporary setback. The athlete who does not wait for the breaks to come his way ,;b. Jpoks for; A„Ahance to make his own is a true „ ' true champs A more up to date example of true Champions has to be the Saturday performance of the University of Guelph basketball Gryphons in winning the Canadian Collegiate championship. Here was a team that a lot of people said should not have been in the Canadian final. Because the Waterloo Warriors were in the competition as champions and were hosts to the tournament, the Gryphons were chosen to represent the host area. ' Only the Guelph club, their coaching staff headed by Hamilton Tiger Cat Garney Henley and their avid sup- porters had any hope for victory over a supposedly infallible University of St. Marys team. We watched most of this game on television and were really impressed with the desire of the Guelph team. On several occasions one of their team would lose the ball on what looked like a careless play but with sheer effort would again gain possession. It turned out to be an exciting game with Guelph win- ning by two points on a basket scored with only two seconds ••••,nrin ; rs ; rt If there were any breaks that affected the outcome of the game, the Gryphons certainly made their own with sheer determination and hard, hard work. An enjoyable show The 23rd annual presentation of the Exeter figure skating club provided plenty of entertainment for the more than 600 spectators at the Exeter arena, Saturday night. President Jack Underwood and his very enthusiastic ex- ecutive are to be congratulated on putting on an excellent show especially with only a short time in which to practice. Due to the recent illness of club professional Brad Loosley, less than two weeks was used in practice time. A lot of persons are responsible for the good showing of the skating club, particular mothers of the young skaters. While we can't mention everyone, special mention should go to amateur coaches Charlie Smith and Mary Becker. These two have spent a lot of time with the club over the last couple of years. Another busy week While these next two items are not sports of a particular local interest they will be generating some attention in this area.. As everyone knows, the Brier curling championship is being held at the London Gardens this week. The Exeter area has a lot of curling buffs and we know many will be in attendance. This could be the only chance folks in Western Ontario will have for a long, long time to watch the best of each province in curling action. We expect to take in at least one round of the Brier. In Munich, Germany this week a number of Canadians are competing in the world figure skating championships, Canadian senior ladies champ Lynn Nightingale of Ottawa is one' in action attempting to bring home awards. Lynn is a grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Payne of Grand Bend. The Payne family is in Germany this week cheering Lynn on. Plan soccer season The Eiceter Centennial soccer club heading into its se- cond year of operation will be entering much tougher com- petition, President David Zyluk of the Centennials has announced his team will 'be entered in the London and district third division league also third division and City Cup play, Included in , the league will be teams from Goderich, Clinton and St. Columban, "Let's All Meet at Sesame Street" was the theme of Saturday's annual Exeter Figure Skating club carnival and 147 members of the club met. The 23rd annual carnival based on the popular television program for youngsters en- tertained more than 600 spec- tators at the Exeter arena. The show was a huge success in more ways than one. Due to the recent illness of club professional Brad Loosley, less than two weeks of practice time was available. Club president Jack Under- wood said early this week he wished to congratulate all the skaters and members of his executive in putting the show together so quickly. He added, "all the youngsters deserve a lot of credit. They were prepared to learn their routines in a hurry." Underwood continued, "we are also pleased with the attendance. The financial returns are up to our budget expectations." In addition to the local skating club members, several visitors helped to add to the carnival atmosphere. The special guest skaters were Alma and Carol MacCormack' from the Ilderton figure skating club. They are 15 year-old twin, sisters and are expecting to compete in the 1976 Olympics. Adding a bit of comedy were Steve and Jeff Loosley, brothers Broncos out of playoffs The Exeter Broncos were eliminated from further playoff action in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association atom division Saturday. The Broncos dropped a 4-1 decision in Petrolia in the fifth and deciding game of a best-of- seven series. The only Exeter goal came midway through. the second period and was scored by David Bell on passes from Rick Lin- denfield and Mike Taylor. Although out of provincial play, the Broncos have plenty of competition left this season. They met St. Thomas in Exeter last night, Wednesday in the first game of the Shamrock playoffs. They will be going to Trenton, Michigan this weekend along with five other Exeter minor clubs in a return engagement with the American youngsters. During the week of March 18, the Broncos will be competing in the annual atom tournament in Brampton. To date this year, the club coached by Ron Horn has won 26 times, lost eight games and tied three times in 37 starts. of the club pro. They gave their interpretation of Hockey Night in Canada's "Peter Puck and Clear the Track-Here Comes Slack." Performing solo numbers were Vicki Miller, Linda. Elder, Brenda Pincombe, Laurie Prout and Nancy Underwood. In the Sesame Street presen- tation Vicki Miller was Big Bird, Laurie Prout portrayed Oscar and Laurie Ross was Cookie Monster. Two members of the club executive Karen Pfaff and Anne Prout donned skated to par- ticipate in a comedy portion of one of the events. Kay Elder and Evelyn Josephson were the 'carnival conveners and the announcer was Jim Chapman. Helping behind the scenes were Mary Becker, Charlie Smith and John Stephens. The executive of the club in- cludes president Jack Under- wood, vice-president Louise Pincombe, secretary Anne Prout, treasurer Karen Pfaff, test chairmen Flo Underwood and Bonnie Brittain and badge secretary Pat Down. Directors are Kay Elder, Shirley Hart, Edith Lewis, Evelyn JOsephson, 'Marguerite McLeod, Shirley Ross, Pat Down and Sharon Wurm. Following are' the names of the figure skaters and the numbers in' which they performed. Swingin' Mod Squad - Cindy Beaver, Judy Brittain, Julianne Brittain, Linda Elder, Jodi Finnen, Mary Ann Geoffrey, Vicki Miller, Brenda Pincombe, Laurie Prout, Laurie Ross, Eleanor Salmon, Nancy Underwood, Cathy Vriese, Wendy Dutton. Skunks - Coleen Glasgow, Diane Willis, Cheryl DeBoer, Brenda Thompson, Tracy Lynn Rabbets, Melissa Moore, Kim Prance, Janice Schade, Susan Gregus, Cathy Norris. Waxers even in exhibition The Exeter Waxers took to the ice for three exhibition novice games this week, gaining an even split. They started off with a 2-1 loss to Seaforth on home ice, Friday, rebounded for a 3-3 tie with Goderich a night later and then finished off with a 5-3 verdict over Zurich, Tuesday. Captain John Kernick was the scoring star for the locals. He notched the only tally in the Seaforth loss and picked up a pair in Goderich. Jonathan Melhuish scored the other in the county town. In Zurich, Kernick recorded a hat-trick with singles going to Scott Jesney and Scott Brintnell. While failing to bring home any awards, the three South Huron District High School wrestlers competing_ in the Ontario, SecondarySchools championship. in Thunder Bay over the weekend turned in good performances. Art Wes.telakeo competing In the 130 pound division won his first match in overtime ,by a 9-6 score. He dropped his second bout by a 4-3 decision after leading 0-0 at the end of the first round.' Westelaken was eliminated because hiS opponent in the second round lost in his next match. Competing at 130 pounds Barry Miller participated in four matches before being eliminated. He won his first time out by a pin decision. Miller's second start was a losing one 7-0 but as his opponent won his next match he was back in contention and took his third match by a 12-1 score in a con- Minor hockeyists off to Trenton Trenton, Michigan will be invaded this weekend but the intruders will be friendly. Six Exeter minor hockey teams and their faithful supporters will be leaving early Saturday morning for the 150 mile jaunt to Trenton. The travelling hockey clubs will be novice, atom, bantam, midget and two pee wee teams. Each of the six teams will perform starting at 12 noon Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. • About 125 parents are expected to make the trip with the hockey clubs. The local adults will be entertained by their American counterparts Saturday night. Trenton teams made a similar visit to Exeter January 25 and 26, solation round. He then lost a 7-3 decision and was sidelined, - Mike Miller lost his first match to a wrestler from Sir Winston Churchill school, the Toronto district champions. The WOSSA team with 20 competitors finished in fourth place with 17 conferences competing, Jim Ginn of Goderich was the best Huron-Perth wrestler placing fourth in the 157 pound classification. Art Westelaken has been named the best wrestler of the year at South Huron, His season record is 51 wins and only three losses. Mike Miller's record for the year is 35 wins and a half dozen losses ,while Barry Miller had 36 victories in 47 starts. Don Van Raay has 'won the most improved wrestler of the year trophy. Seven wrestlers from the local school will be participating in an Ontario open junior wrestling tournament at Waterloo, Sunday. Complete Linp of Owl's Now In Stock Jerry MacLean & Son AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Exeter 235-0800 Our store is big enough to serve your needs ., , but small enough to be friendly. Robertson, Lynn Stephens, Cathy Coates, Christine Glassford, Karen Rowe, Lynn Dawson, Kelly Hern, Sandra Pratt. Chipmunks in "Rub Your Tummy" - Steven Taziar, Robbie Hoffman, Murray Rundle, Jim Lewis, Steven Pym, Martin Kelly, Darren Vandergunst, Alan Pym. The Letter "C" - Mary Lou Rundle, Jane Sims, Tracy MacDonald, Susan Jenson, Karen Johns, Sueanne Adkins, Catherine Johns, Mary Ann Hogan, Kim Livingstone, Kathy Lamont, Count The Toy Soldiers - Steven Coates, Jeff Pfaff, Dennis Pym, Brent Dawson, Calvin Moody, Mike Veri. Summer Time - Melodic Long, Denise Turnbull, Joanne DeHaan, Darla Crawford, Darlene McBride, Kathy Topp, Kelly Livingstone, Linda Smith, Susan Tiernan, Debbie Hodgins. Moon River - Carrie Black- burn, Ronnalee Bogart, Leslie Campbell, Susan Chapman Leigh Ann Darling, Patti Down, Sheila Eisenschink, Kelly Fin- nen, Kelly Gaiser, Kathy Livingstone, Danette McLeod, Sheila McLeod, ,Truclee Mac- Donald, Donna" Prout, Margaret Pym, Elaine Pym, Debbie Taylor, Elizabeth Vriese, Kelly Zimmerman. Night Riders - David Bogart, Brian Mercer, Perry Pooley, Paul Pooley. Night Spirits - Patti Willis, Heather Prout, Debbie Josephson, Leslie Hunter-Duvar, Lynne Dobson, Lisa Rundle, Starr Jesney, Janet 'Pfaff, Lee Blommaert, Teresa MacDonald. Irish Roses - Bonnie Westlake, Audrey Adkins, Michelle Veri, Barbara Down, Karen Hart, Tracy Van Wyck, Cheryl Moody, Vicki Pfaff, Cindy Down, Brenda Bell. Golden Rhythm - Carrie Black- burn, Ronnalee Bogart, Leslie Campbell, Susan Chapman, Leigh •Ann Darling, Patti Down, Sheila Eisenschink, Kelly Fin- nen, Kelly Gaiser, Kathy Livingstone, Danette McLeod, Sheila McLeod, Trudee Mac-. Donald, Donna Prout, Margaret Pym, Elaine Pym, Debbie Taylor, Elizabeth Vriese, Kelly Zimmerman. Night on the Town - Cindy Beaver, Judy Brittain, Julianne Brittain, Linda Elder, Jodi Finnen, Mary Ann Geoffrey, Vicki Miller, Brenda Pincombe, Laurie Prout, Laurie Ross, Eleanor Salmon, Nancy Underwood, Cathy Vriese, Wendy Dutton. 111.4.4 444 :Lt.. - •