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Times-Advocate, 1978-11-09, Page 10Page 10 Times-Advocqte, November 9, 1978 Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh Time will tell The next couple of weeks should reveal how serious the Toronto Blue Jays are about providing an exciting and contending team for Ontario sports fans. In Friday’s re-entry draft, the Blue Jays put claims in on three pitchers and three good ones at that. But, that’s only a start. The catch is that 12 other teams also put in a bid for the same hurlers. The Blue Jays fans have given the club terrific support in their first two years of operation and it seems time the club officials loosen the rubber band on their bank roll and sign some top notch performers. The excellent attendance figures for the first two seasons were probably due in part to the novelty of having “our own team.’’ From now on it will be up to the team on the field to keep the customers coming to CNE Stadium in Toronto. We certainly hope the Blue Jays are successful in signing at least two of the pitchers they claimed Fri­ day. In the mail recently we received a report card on the Blue Jays for 1977 and it showed improvement in all departments. While all categories were checked off as being im­ proved we would like to see two changes. They would be in pitching and more of a running game. The three pitchers claimed in the re-entry draft won a total of 42 games in 1977 and their earned run averages were impressive. It would appear the Jays have their best chance in signing Elias Sosa. He would certainly give the Toron­ to club one of the best bull pens in either league. Victor Cruz, a strong thrower was the only depen­ dable Blue Jay thrower in the latter part of the 1977 season. Sousa had a great year with the Oakland Athletics. He won eight games and lost two while gaining 14 saves in 68 appearances. His ERA was a commen­ dable 2.64. Probably the best pitcher of the three is left hander Larry Gura. He appeared in 35 games for the Kansas City Royals compiling a 16-4 win-loss record and an ERA of 2.71. The third pitcher is Jim Slaton, last year with the Detroit Tigers. Slaton won 17 and lost 11 in 35 starts. His ERA was 4.12. CREDITON CHAMPS — The Farmers emerged as champions in the Crediton sio-pitch softball league. Back, left, Doug Finkbeiner, Dennis Lamport, Howard Schenk, Larry Ryan, Gord Slaght, Bob Hodgins and Bob Galloway. Front, Don Dundas, John Muller, Matt Muller and Byron Clarke. Missing were Bob Reynolds, Harvey Smith, Fred Wells and Glenn Hodgins.T-A photo LA photo Junior Panthers reach H-P final, meet Goderich Vikings, Saturday Paul Wareing is tenth SH runners show The performances of the representatives from South Huron District High School at Saturday’s all-Ontario Secondary School cross country meet in Scar­ borough were excellent. Paul Wareing who a week earlier won the WOSSA senior boys individual cham­ pionship finished a respec­ table tenth against 199 other competitors, Wareing was in sixth place early in the race when he sprained an ankle and dropped back to 35th posi­ tion. After the initial pain had subsided, the Hensall youngster came on strong to finish tenth. He was gaining on the nine runners ahead of him as they approached the finish line. Murray Wareing, a younger brother of the WOSSA senior champ ran his best race of the year to finish in 144th place. The South Huron senior girls finished in ninth place in the province, only a few points out of first place. They finished ahead of Lon­ don Westminster, a team they placed behind in the WOSSA finals. Coach Joe Fulop com­ mented, “The girls ran as hard as they possibly could against tough competition. What more can a coach ask for?” Dorothy Van Esbroeck was first across the finish line for South Huron placing 29th overall in an excellent time. ★ ★★★ DEALERS Interested in an opportunity to have your own business? Dorothy’s sister Lucy was not far behind as far as time was concerned, finishing in 33rd position Diana Verlinde placed 115th, Janet Bilcke was 117th ar.d was the most improved runner for South Huron. The balance of lhe South Huron team finished as follows: Sharon Rundle 159th, Patti Down 161st, Jayne Dougall 174th, and Deb Webster 179th. Competitors in the On­ tario finals were from 800 high schools with about 5,000 runners in each division. ALVIN EPP Sunday busy at claybird Good in racquets While in Toronto over the weekend we had a chance to see a television program called Celebrity Tennis. Saturday’s doubles matchup was between Ontario Liberal leader Dr. Stuart Smith and Don Harron and the combination of journalist Trent Frayne and telecaster Paul Soles. All four showed they were at home on the courts. The match was played in Parry Sound, the home territory of Don Harron who is better known as Charlie Farquharson. The commentator mentioned that Stuart Smith and Ontario’s Attorney General Roy McMurtry were the two best tennis players in the Legislature. The South Huron District High School junior football Panthers are in the Huron- Perth Conference final but the seniors are eliminated. The junior club downed Stratford Northwestern 21-6 in semi-final play Thursday and will be in Goderich Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. to take on the un- deafeated Vikings. The South Huron seniors were blasted 66-0 by the Goderich Vikings. The locals qualified for the semi-final series by downing Stratford Northwestern 37-1 in a special playoff to decide fourth place and the right to meet Goderich. Panther junior coach Doug Ellison credited his offensive line with their best game of the season Tuesday as they beat Stratford Northwestern 21-6. At the same time Ellison had high praise for the defence saying, "Our defence didn’t let Stratford get within our 45 yard line except for the time they scored their only touch­ down.” . On the first series of the game, the Panthers moved to the Stratford 20 but had to settle for a single point on a kick by Steve Pearce. Northwestern scored a touchdown on the second series of plays on a 65 yard run to take a 6-1 lead at quarter time. The first South Huron major score came early in the second quarter as quarterback Steve Pearce went over from one yard out. The score was set up by excellent runs by backs Pat Cyr and Rick Lindenfield who each carried for more than 100 yards during the game. Rick Lindenfield was good with the convert attempt and the Panthers were ahead to stay 8-6. In the third quarter they were able to move the ball deep into Stratford territory but again had to settle for a single point kicked by by Steve Pearce. The final period produced the two final Panther touch­ downs. Both went un­ converted. Rick Lindenfield scored on a five yard dive play and Pat Cyr was successful on a sweep. Gary Spurn, Doug Willard and Paul Mansfield turned in top performances on defence and Dave Bell was im­ pressive going both What's to say? Of the senior 66-0 Goderich coach Ron commented, “What can you say about a game like that?” Bogart said “Goderich really hurt us on kickoff and ways. loss to Bogart punt returns. We just couldn’t stop them.” The senior Panthers turn­ ed in an excellent perfor­ mance Friday as they qualified to meet the Goderich Vikings in Tuesday's semi-final. They showed plenty of desire and executed their plays well in blasting Strat­ ford Northwestern 37-1. After Stratford recorded their only point in the first quarter, the Panthers bounced back and took a commanding 22 lead at half­ time. The South Huron club first hit the scoreboard as Paul Bies gathered in a 20 yard pass from Dave Bogart for a touchdown. John Van Gerwen converted The score went to 14-1 as Larry Dawson chalked up a major score from seven yards out and Van Gerwen was again good with the con­ vert. Near the end of the second period. Dave Bogart again hit Paul Bies with a successful pass, this time for 25 yards. The Bogart- Bies combo was also good on the two point convert. In the third period. John Van Gerwen gained a point for the Panthers as his high kick-off went into the end zone. Brad Taylor plunged over from Dave Bogart hit John Byrne with a two point convert pass and the Panthers were ahead 31-1. The final six points for SH came as Doug Hoffman lugged the ball into the end zone from the Stratford nine yard line. While the Panthers chalk­ ed up a total offence of 316 yards, the defensive line did not give Stratford a single yard. Their total plus yar­ dage came on 55 yards in penalties. Brad Taylor was the top rusher with 53 yards in 10 attempts. Next were Kevin Hern 32, Dave Bogart 31, Larry Dawson 26 and Doug Hoffman 24. Doug Hoffman led the defence with nine key tackles while Doug Ray­ mond made five big stops. Dave Bogart was named the best on offence for the Panthers and defensive honours went to Doug Ray­ mond. Sunday proved to be the busiest day of the shooting season at the Claybird gun club. Trap and skeet were shot and the rifle range was especially busy. There were black powder shooters out, dressed in mid 1800’s pioneer clothing. Anyone who wanted to shoot these muzzle loaders were shown how to load and shoot them. Skeet scores were; Neil Romphf - 25, Jody Mosurinjohn - 22, Rich Schroeder and Randy Stanlake 22, Bill McNutt - 21, Randy Martyn and Bill Armstrong - 20, Bob Snell - 19, Larry Mason and Kit­ chener Pavlick - 18, John Mason -17, Glen Vickery -16, Brian Wedlake and Tim Oliver - 15, Ted Van Rom- peay -12 and Bill Scotchmer - 7. 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His dedication certainly earned Paul a better finish. He has been running from 60 to 75 miles each week since June. The senior girls finished in ninth place, ohly a few points out of third position. They are Dorothy and Lucy Van Esbroeck, Diana Verlinde, Janet Bilcke, Sharon Rundle, Patti Down, Jayne Dougall and Deb Webster. Murray Wareing competing in junior boys ran his best race of the year to finish 144th, Congratulations are in order to coaches Joe Fulop and Carey Unich and the entire team. SOCCER MVP — Exeter Centennial soccer coach Jack Wilson presents the most valuable player award to Al Hern during the season ending banquet at 4-Way Inn. T-A photo Warm, rugged and good looking is the best way to describe our Kawasaki snowmobile clothing and accessories. Tremendous selection available for you to choose frorh. 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