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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-04-18, Page 6Exeter Minor Hockey Association ANNUAL MEETING To elect officers for the coming year and discuss other business pertaining to the organization Thursday, April 25 7:30 p.m. EXETER ARENA Anyone interested in minor hockey is urged to attend. Exeter Centennial Soccer Club MINOR SOCCER REGISTRATION Ages 5 to 18 Thursday, April 1.8 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Fee: One Player '4.00; Two Per Family '7.00; Three or More Per Family '10.00 Bring birth certificates 1974 VEGA SALE 8 UNITS IN STOCK ALL PRICES CLEARLY MARKED SEE OUR SELECTION TODAY We Require Good Late Model Trade-Ins DEAL NOW OK USED CARS 1972 CHEV IMPALA custom coupe, 350 engine, power steering, power brakes, automatic, radio, 28,000 miles. 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Chemicals Exeter 'Jerry MacLean at Son AUTOMOTIVE LTD, ‘. 235-0800 OUR STORE IS BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO BE FRIENDLY Page IS TiMos-AdVocoto, April 18, 1974 FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS By Ross Hough Plan sports amalgamation for all at Huron Park Money in ,the bank One of the feature headings on the front page of a recent issue of Hockey News said, "Bruins banking on Gilbert in NHL playoffs." A more appropostaternent would be that Gilles Gilbert was money in the bank for the Bruins in the first round of playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gilbert who had only one game of Stanley Cup playoffs tinder his belt before this season was one of the main reasons the Bruins got rid of the Toronto club in four straight games. Along with Gilbert's great puckstopping, the Leafs in- ability to get the puck out of their own end caused most of their downfall, We would guess more than half of the Boston goals came after a Leaf defender gave up possession of the puck in his own end. Late in the season on one occasion Bruin coach Bep. Guidolin did something that a lot of hockey fans have been hoping for the past eight years. He used Bobby Orr as a forward on a power play. Guidolin has said he may play Orr as a regular forward in the not too distant future. Hiller hot again Following the fortunes of the Tiger southpaw John Hiller we are happy to report he made another successful appearance on the mound Sunday. This time he wasn't credited with a win or a save but he did exactly what manager Ralph Houk asked when he was sent in. Hiller was called to pitch for Detroit Sunday with a Boston runner on base and one out in the seventh inning. He promptly retired the next two batters and did the same with the only three batters he faced in the eighth, Keep football Canadian The legislation being proposed by the federal govern- ment to keep the World Football league and the Toronto Northmen in particular from operating has been causing a considerable amount of controversy. Health Minister Marc Lalonde and Labour Minister John Munro are getting reasonably strong support on their stand to stop the Northmen from bringing a WFL team to Toronto. This week we received photostatic copies of numerous telegrams and letters from across the Dominion backing the government's proposal. The backing came from the mayors of most of the cities now involved in the Canadian football league including a letter from the City of London. All this talk of another professional football league may be a good omen for the London application for a CFL franchise. During all the talk, one of the silliest comments was made by Jim Spavital, a former western football coach who urged American senators to move in the banning of Cana- dian hockey players, from the United States. , smpething,lft RrAfgssign,41 hockey„te4111-.. in the U.S. and we would guess the Canadian content would be something like 90 percent overall, Once and awhile you hear the comment about the calibre of hockey being watered down with the establish- ment of the WHA. This would be a strong potion to what would be left if all Canadians were barred from teams south of the border. We agree with Lalonde's stand that the CFL is the only completely controlled professional sports league in Canada and therefore its existence and identity are worth preser- ving. At the present time, the CFL does not have a com- petitive Canadian league to contend with. The government's policy in respect to football does not in any way oppose the establishment of another competitive all- Canadian football' league in this country. The case of the proposed World Football League expan- sion into Canada through the Toronto franchise would in fact be the creation of an absolute monopoly within the league. It is not fully known or appreciated that the WFL franchise in Toronto is also a franchise for the whole of Canada and would in fact allow the WFL to totally control its own future expansion and competition. Some have argued that with the expansion of the WFL into Toronto, Torontonians would have more access to seats to enjoy football. This question can be resolved in a number of ways, through a second CFL, team in Toronto, the • enlargement of stadium facilities or removal of the TV blackout. It should be noted that up until this time a number of US cities have attempted to operate two professional football teams, all unsuccessfully except New York. The population of that region is some 14 million and the teams operate from different stadiums. It should also be noted that in no single city in North America do we have two professional football teams operating out of the same stadium. However if it is felt that Toronto should have two teams, there is every argument for having them both Canadian. The removal of the TV blackout will afford many more Torontonians the opportunity of watching Argonaut games in the immediate future. In addition, the commitment to ex- pansion which has been stated is in line with the government's policy to allow as many Canadians as possible to watch Canadian football. The Northmen have argued that they would turn over WFL territorial rights in Canada to the CFL or the Govern- ment and thus keep other WFL teams out of Canada. The problem is not only what the WFL does with its franchise, but the fact that they have no control over the NFL or any other foreign league. There would be no justification whatever to give a special privilege to one foreign league over all others. on the small bore range, also on the ranges at Camp Ipperwash, may ia the seniors will hold a. passing off parade as a finale to their course. The area cadet commander will inspect and the public is invited to attend. THIRD DRAW WINNERS — The 1974 season has been completed at the Exeter curling club and a rink skipped by Lee Webber won the third men's drew. Above, Art Clarke makes the presentation to lee Webber, Reg Schroeder, Elmer Rowe and John Wraight. T-A photo Annuoi meeting for minor hockey The Exeter Minor Hockey Association annual meeting has been moved ahead by almost five months this year, The session will be held Thursday April 25 at the local arena, with proceedings scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. In the past, the annual meeting has not been held until Sep- tember. However members feel the earlier meeting will allow the newly elected executive more time to formulate plans for next season. All persons interested in minor hockey are invited to attend the annual meeting. Overholt. Thanks to the efforts of the men and the response of the crowd itwas a' hig success.About &00 people thoroughly enjoyed themselves, The laundromat is in for a busy time from four of the residents on Algonquin Dr. due to an accident caused by a car going out of control and hitting their clothes line poles and demolishing them. We can be thankful no children were on the street playing at the time: Recently a Cadet Corps was formed. It is sponsored jointly by the Exeter and Lucan branches of The Canadian Legion, Enrolled to this date are over 100 cadets ranging in ages from 13 to 19, Monday and Wednesday evenings a squad of seniors parade for a leadership course, Sunday afternoons they are joined by the remainder of the corps. Training in the fields of map using, radio sets, weaponry, drill and discipline was on the agenda the past few weeks. In the coming months the cadets will train together in such courses as first aid, driver training, (using army trucks from the RCR in London) survival, and live firing AREA JUNIOR "D" CHAMPIONS — The Association Junior "D" championship won the trophy"which goes to the league winner each Gauthier. By TQM I.ESSARI;) HURON PARK About 70 interested residents of Huron part attended a meeting at J.A,D. McCurdy School Auditorium to form a Sports Committee, which would amalgamate all sports,within the park on a one for all, all for one basis. Those attending discussed the full usage of the facilities available, Unfortunately na one from O.D.C. was in attendance to explain their side of the story as to why we have to go to the extent of forming any sort of group. I understand that to keep all of the recreational facilities open we will have to utilize them to the maximum. Its our park, let's keep it, Bingos,Teen Dances and Adult Socials were some of the items on the agenda, as was the rental of the now vacant curling rink for just such purposes. A ratepayers association was also suggested by one pf those attending which would give the residents a type of bargaining group, A petition committee will be visiting each home to solicit support in forming this association which is for your benefit. Friday night a rock concert was held in the Rec. Centre, where about 200 young people stood or squatted for over three hours. From all reports a good time was enjoyed by all. Saturday, the volunteer firemen held a ball featuring Joe Former Hawk captains in U.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS — Exeter public school won the girls division of the area elementary schools "-volleyball tournament recently` Back, left, coach Mike Soldan, Susan.Chopman, Debbie Webster, Jill Tuckey, Lynne Mercer and Joanne Taylor. Centre, Helen Brand, Cindy Wasson, Brebda Fletcher and Lynn Van Wyck. Front, Jayne Smith and Jodi Finnen. T-A photo The T-A received a news release this week from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York concerning a Dash- wood native now playing hockey there, The communique said Joe O'Rourke completed his second season with the St. Lawrence University junior varsity hockey team. O'Rourke, a sophomore was captain of the team and the hard hitting 5 foot 10 inch, 175 pound defenceman contributed two goals and four assists to the team's winning season. The Skating Saints under coach Bill Wilkinson finished the highly successful season with 1.3 vic- tories, three losses and one tie in 17 starts. O'Rourke who is the son of Mrs. Clare O'Rourke, RR 2, Dash- wood, was captain of the Exeter junior Hawks when they went to the finals against the Haliburton Huskies in the 1970-71 season. The following year he performed with the Chatham Maroon juniors. TROUBLES NOT FINANCIAL — Two of the participants in Friday's Bunny Bundle canoe race at Hully Gully had plenty of problems and were unable to finish the 22 mile jaunt. Their canoe was damaged and when they were forced to quit with about a mile to go someone stole their life preservers and oars.Shown early in the race are Sandy Matheson and John Dudleigh of Avco Finance. T-A photo 9-23 "Well, you were complaining because I never take you anyplace." Local girls softball team to play in South Perth A team from Exeter will be entered in the South Perth ladies softball league for the coming season. years will coach the new Exeter club which remains unnamed. Brock's coaching assistants will be Marvin Bowers and Charlie Tieman while Doug Miners and Bruce Mills will handle the Usborne team. The first practice for the Exeter team will be held Thur- sday night, April 24 at 7 p,m. Girls trying out for the team must be residents of the town. About 15 girls attended a meeting at South Huron District High School Monday night and the local entry was finalized. Bill Brock who has been in charge of an Usborne township girIS team for the pastcouple of Belmont Sunsets currently battling for the Ontario Hockey district league trophy. Above Gard Kirk, of Exeter presents his year to Belmont captains Lome Dale, Gerry Hewitt and Dave T-A photo