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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-08-01, Page 6Page 6 Times-Advocate, August 1, 1974 11111111111111111111111111181111111111111111801110111111111111111111111111111191011981111111118118111161111111111811111111881 COTTON'S COMME NTS IF THE HAT FITS A rather distraught old friend from Usborne Township dropped in to the office this past week to lament the demise of the Exeter juvenile baseball club. Speaking with a rather noticeable Irish twang (and some colorful words that Irishmen are noted for when they get their dander up) he proceeded to advise the writer that it was a real shame that the interested lads on the team were being denied the pleasure of pursuing a pleasurable summer sport. He was quite correct, of course, although the reasons behind the termination of the team are varied and difficult to overcome in this area. One of these, surprisingly enough, was not from lack of leadership. Coach Joe Fulop was again capably handling the team and was quite prepared to continue in that capacity we understand. However, lack of players and fan support spelled doom for the squad, although the fact that the parents of the boys were not too interested was another factor, and may have been the biggest contributor, After all, if a guy's parents don't give two hoots about his efforts to perform in a healthy, athletic sport, then it becomes somewhat natural that the lad loses his interest as well. Oddly enough, some parents can't comprehend why their sons turn to less favorable pursuits when in fact the reason often lies in their own disinterest. However, because some of the boys are almost "of age" they have to share part of the blame. Any youngster who un- dertakes to gain a position on a team at the start of the season, should realize his responsibilities in coming out to games and not force cancellations or forfeitures. No one can make anyone play ball, but once a coach or baseball organization has been convinced enough kids want to play and enter a team in a league, those players have an obligation to do their utmost to attend games and practices even though it may require some self denial on their part. The third parties involved in contributing to a successful team are fans. Lack of them is often the reason why kids lose interest, because everyone enjoys having his efforts lauded on the playing field and there's nothing quite as hollow as playing in your home park with no one on hand to cheer you on to your best. So, if the hat fits wear it! And just a word of note to our readers, whether they be fans or parents, there are other baseball teams in this com- munity who need your support. Let's not let them suffer the same fate as the local juveniles because that does not speak well for a community where juvenile delinquents are more of a scarcity than in some others. Baseball helps keep it that way and fans and parents are needed to keep baseball alive. A STRANGE BREED The Canadian Open Golf Championship has ,been decided for another year, but the-writer can't help but wonder what a strange breed golf fans really are. They're incomparable. Unlike football and hockey fans, they obviously don't come out looking for blood. In fact, the only people who ever get injured are fans themselves who get hit with stray balls. Unlike baseball fans, they don't come out to chew out the umpires or the players. In fact, any show of displeasure aimed at a golfing competitor is almost worse then forget- ting your deodorant. And yet, golf fans pay big money to get an opportunity to see the professionals in action. They subject themselves to painful leg and foot ailments by marching all over the course and even adverse weather conditions fail to daunt them. However, rather than suggest golf fans are ready for a mental examination, we suggest that their leadership should be followed by fans of all other sporting events. They've proven you can watch athletes with no other in- tent than cheering their better plays and issuing sym- pathetic groans of lament when things go wrong. They've also proven one can appreciate the game just as much without looking for blood, swearing at opposing players or heaping disdainful verbiage on game officials or fans who cheer for another competitor. By the same token, golfers are almost a strange breed too. They seldom criticize another player and usually cheer his efforts if he has managed to play better than they. They often are candid about their own play and seldom blame their failure on a lack of breaks as players in other sports are prone to do when their efforts were not good enough to win. The examples are ones that could well be followed by players and fans of all other sports. 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The Home of Guardian Maintenance Expos enter round-robin set, Dashwood to face perennial foes Exeter Centennials played their first game on their new home ground, the Canadian Canners field, Saturday against a Strong Yugoslav Canadian team who won 9-2, In the early part of the game, Exeter combined well and scored the first goal, notched by John Muller. In the second half of play the heat together with the superior passing of the visitors finally took its toll as the Yugoslav Canadians took command of the game. Exeters second goal was scored by Dennis Doidge. The soccer club would like to take this opportunity to thank all persons who have contributed and helped in obtaining the use of the Canners Field. Particular credit should go to Exeter's new Recreation Director Jim McKinlay who has been of great assistance to the Club in this venture, Squirts win Exeter Squirts hosted the Seaforth Dukes last Saturday and The Huron-Perth baseball league completed its schedule this week and playoff arrangements were drawn up at a meeting in Clinton, Monday. The top four teams in the loop, Clinton, Arva, Thorndale, and Exeter will battle for the Huron Perth title and the winner will advance to OBA "C" com- petition. A home and home round-robin series will be played between the four teams and the top two teams then play a final best-of-three set for the silverware, The two "D" teams,Dashwood and Zurich, will meet in a best-of- seven series for the right to ad- vance into OBA playoffs. Arrangements for that series had not been completed at press time. A game has been tentatively set for Zurich either Monday or Tuesday, with the second game definitely scheduled for the Dashwood diamond next Friday at 8:00 p.m. Exeter will take to the road for their first three games in the playoffs playing Thorndale on July 31 and following with games in Arva on August 7 and in Clinton two nights later. Their first home game won't be until Sunday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. On the 13th they host Arva at 6:30 and complete the round- robin with a home game against Clinton on August 18 at 2:00 p.m. Statistics were also released at the meeting showing the Clinton Colts on top with a perfect round of 20 wins for 40 points. Arva followed with 17 wins, while Thorndale had nine and Exeter eight. The Expos played one less game, but will not make it up in view of the playoff arrangements. Zurich recorded three wins over the season for six points and Dashwood followed with one four- point game victory. Another close one For the second week in a row, the Expos failed to get hits when they needed them and dropped another. one-run decision, a 3-2 score against Clinton Colts. It was the second Saturday Y night in succession that the locals Dashwood clobbered The Dashwood Tigers will be hoping Friday night's game againstZurich isn't any indication of things to come in their up- coming playoff schedule. Zurich clobbered the Tigers by a 24-5 margin in the contest called after seven innings. Zurich scored 13 times in the fifth frame on their way to the lopsided margin. Bob Hoffman, Jim Guenther and Bill Schade shared the pit- ching loss for Dashwood. Zurichand Dashwood will now hook up in a best-of-seven playoff to decide which team goes on into OBA "D" playoffs. First game of the set is ex- pected to be played in Zurich either Monday or Tuesday and the second game is definitely scheduled for Dashwood next Friday night at 8:00 p.m. were nipped by the OBA "B" champs in a thrilling contest not decided until the final frame. This week, the Expos out-hit Clinton by a decided margin, but couldn't get the runners home. The visitors jumped into a 1-0 lead in the top of the first frame when Paul Bartliff circled the By DONNA DOIDGE The Exeter swim team was just barely defeated in a most challenging and exciting swim meet in Listowel on Saturday. At the end of 36 events, the Exeter swimmers had a total of 181 points with Goderich close behind with 165 points. But at the end of the 56 events, Goderich had edged ahead of Exeter by ten points. The final results of the meet were: Goderich 298, Exeter 288, Listowel 231, Kincardine 1841/2 ; Wingham 1451/2 ; Atwood 89%; Hanover 14; Southampton 11/2 . Those swimmers from Exeter receiving ribbons were: Jill Tuckey, 1st individual medley, 2nd butterfly; Jill Tuckey, Elizabeth Giffin, Lynne Mercer, Lynne Brooks, 2nd medley relay, 2nd free relay; Scott Jamieson, 3rd free style, 2nd back crawl; Maja Gans, 1st free style, 1st backcrawl, 1st free relay; Danette McLeod, 2nd free style, 5th back crawl, 3rd but- terfly. Rick Lindenfield, 1st free style, 1st free relay; Lori Ross, 4th free style, 2nd back crawl, 3rd breast stroke; Sheila McLeod, 5th free style, 6th back crawl, 1st free relay; Brian Mercer, 3rd free style, 1st butterfly, lst free relay; Doug Fletcher, 4th free style, 2nd breast stroke; Paul Pooley, 2nd free style, 2nd back crawl, 1st free relay; Perry Pooley, 6th free style, 4th back crawl, 1st free relay. ynne Brooks, 4th free style, 1st free relay; Liz Giffin, 2nd free style, 1st back crawl, 1st free relay; Becky Clarke, 3rd back crawl; Rick Fletcher, 2nd free style, 3rd breast stroke, 2nd butterfly; Shawn Wraight, 6th paths after being issued a free pass by losing hurler Perry Stover, A stolen base, single by Don Bartliff and a fielder's choice provided the tally. Exeter tied the game in their first trip to the plate when Brian Haskett singled after two outs. free style, 6th butterfly; Doug Raymond, 1st back crawl, 2nd butterfly, 1st free relay; Steve Horn, 2nd back crawl, 3rd but- terfly. Cindy Fisher, 4th back crawl, 5th butterfly, 1st free relay; Brenda Bell, 2nd breast stroke; Susan Campbell, 4th breast stroke, 5th butterfly; Kathy Raymond, 3rd breast stroke, 4th butterfly; Ian Sweet, 1st breast stroke. The team will be travelling to Mount Forest for another meet on Saturday, August 3. The Huron zone regional meet will be held on August 17. We hope all would-be swim- mers will be in good shape and Playground Patter By ANN PINDER Last week ended very 'suc- cessfully. The trip to the zoo at Grand Bend was an interesting and enjoyable trip. The North American monkey was liked best of all the animals seen. On Friday morning attendance was low due to rain, but spirits remained high. The Stratford group presented an entertaining play about "The Sunrise Roaster." Weather permitting the older group hopes to ride to Grand Bend and back, to help raise money for upcoming events. Terry Bourne followed with a double to get the rbi and the equalizer. The two squads battled on even grounds until the eighth frame when Clinton again jumped into a lead with Paul Bartliff crossing the plate for the second tiprie, again after a free pass.A fielder's present stiff competition for the trophy. The second session of lessons are progressing very rapdily. It seems that we are having more rainy days than the first session but we hope hot sunny days are just around the corner. We are still in needlof more,adult swimmers from 8:30-9:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The pool is heated and on these particular days we turn the heater up so it is extra warm! Since I am leaving the lifeguard profession - on Friday August 1, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Times- Advocate for all the 'coverage' they have given the pool. I would also like to thank all those parents that have driven to countless swim meets and en- couraged their children to take part in the swiM• club. The swim team is doing very well this summer due to the enthusiastic crowds at each meet. Last but not least, I would like to thank my staff at the swim- ming pool. They have been most patient, thoughtful and con- siderate, and I will certainly miss them. I think they are a tremendous enthusiastic group of young ladies and I know they will manage very well. during the month of August. The best of luck! choice and another error sent him home but Stover quashed the rally with two more Colts on the paths. Following their same success route as in the first inning, the Expos got Randy Tiernan on board with a single after two men were out. This time, Dave Revington supplied the double and Jim Lewyckyj had a single to drive in the tally and the Expos also left two men on base. The winning run for Clinton came home in the top of the last frame when Greg Burns rapped out a single, moved to second on a sacrifice by Butch Fleet and came home on back-to-back Snowmobiles drag The second event of the sum-" mer drag warm-up was held Sunday at Hully Gully near Varna. Top points man of the day went to Bill Reed of Kalamazoo Engineering, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reed was followed closely by Ted Landers of Alden, New York driving and Pete Nieuwenhuizen of Watford. The next snowmobile drag race is scheduled for August 25, at Hully Gully with the Ontario Championship starting Sept. 8 at the same track. Winners of individual events included: Warren Knight, Brussels; Peter Nieuwenhuizen, Watford; Ted Landers, Alden; Brenda Hoover, Selkirk; Barrie Poole, Chatham; Bill Reed, Grand Rapids. Singles by Paul Bartliff and Len Fawcett. The Expos couldn't get anything going in the way of a threat to tie the encounter as they went down in order on the slants of Cam MacDonald, who earned the victory, Exeter picked up 10 hits compared to six by the winners. Playing manager Terry Bourne had three hits, while Randy Tieman and Bill Bourne had two apiece. The others came off the bats of Lewyckyj, Haskett and Revington. Stover recorded four strikeouts, while MacDonald sent five Expos back to the bench via the strikeout route. gained another two league points from the 4-0 win. The Exeter goalscorers were centre forward Julian Ball with two, Andrew Winters and Joey Martens with one goal each. The Exeter team played a strong game, with some neat passing plays leading up to the goals. The majority of the players are progressing well and are com- bining to make a good solid team, who with continuing strong ef- forts, stand a fair chance of finishing high in the league standings. Atoms Lose 3-1 The Exeter Boys started the game well with a goal by Brad Kernick. However a strong Clinton team continued to press and took three goals from an Exeter defence which had its shakey moments. Exeter were unlucky not to score on several occasions. It was certainly no discredit to the team to come away with this result. , .'‘ ' , *..- 'Rawson '. Summer ' ,:. Still g Swartman Clearance i Continues A Good Selection Long Sleeve . Short Sleeve DRESS KNIT SHIRTS SHIRTS SPECIAL GROUP Reg.to 12.00 Reg. $9.00 550 2 0 0,0 to $13.00 off Short Sleeve Jamaica DRESS Shorts SHIRTS 8.95 to 14.95 Reg. to 10.00 %off 20 fh off KNIT • Suits and PANTS Sport Reg. SALE 30.00 21.00 Coats 27.50 18.30 16.30 SPECIAL GROUP 25 25.00 22.95 15.30 19.95 13.30 % off SWIM Look for the SUITS '/2 Price Reg. 695 to 1295 TABLE v2 off 1,„,„GE„ master charge ALTERATIONS EXTRA RetaiAlft AND SW" W14441$ LTD. , . • Style Shop for Men MAIN ST.,, EXETER