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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-03-27, Page 12Lackuow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 27, 1985—Page 12 The Lucknow Lancers face a do or die situation three straight losses to the Roosters. Lucknow save in first period\action of the Wednesday overtime. Lancer captain Steve MacPherson in their playoff series with Ripley following goalie Dennis Kerr goes down to make the night game when the Lancers lost 6 - 5 in skates in to pick up the rebound. (Photo by Sharon Dietz) Roosters pin Lancers to wall The Lucknow Lancers found themselves with their backs against the wall this week after three straight losses to, the Ripley Roosters. Wednesday night the Lancers fell 6 - 5 to the Roosters in overtime on a goal by Kevin' Stewart. Lucknow's scorers were Grant Murray (2), Steve Simpson, Steve Mac- Pherson, Larry MacPherson and Dave MacKinnon. Ripley marksmen were Kevin Stewart (3), Gary Rutledge, Carl Stanley, Larry Colling and Brian Regier. Friday night` the Lancers couldn't get going against the strong ,Ripley attack as they fell behind quickly and never caught up. Brad Humphrey with two and John MacLeod got goals for Lucknow. in the losing cause. Kevin.Stewart led the Ripley attack with three goals and one each for Brent Armstrong, Gary Rutledge (2),. Jamie Gallant, Dan W ilken and Carl Stanley: Final score -was 9 - 3 for. Ripley. Both teams came out flying Sunday night as the Lancers were trying to get back into the series and the Roosters were looking to increase their lead. Jim Murray got the first goal in the second minute of action and the one goal lead held until late in the period when Carl Stanley beat Allan Dyck to tie the score. Mike Pollock put Ripley ahead' early in the second but Lucknow's Dave MacKinnon added two goals before the period ended as the teams headed to the dressing moms with tudmow ahead by one. Midway through the third -the Roosters exploded for three goals from Stewart Gallant and Regier to take a 5 - 3 lead. MacKinnon got his third of the night to close the gap and Luclmow pulled the goalie for the . final minutes but the Roosters hung on for a 5 - 4 win and a 3 -.1 lead in the series. - o Next game in the series is Friday night in Ripley at 8.30 p.m. and if necessary the teams will play Sunday night in Lucia -low. Change of Ownership SINCE 1965 ' We wishto announce that Mr. and Mrs.. Ken Hamilton have assumed ownership of 'Hamil- ton's Mayfair Restaurant. We wish Jennifer and Ken all the best and trust that you will welcome them to Lucknow's Business Community. Watch next week's Sentinel for their -Grand Opening advertise- ment. We would like to thank the people of Lucknow and District, for the support they have given us since April, 1965. It has been a privilege and pleasure to serve you.. Think You Girdys &AHS Midgets lose Langton series The Lucknow Midget season came to a close on Friday night when the team lost to Langton in the fourth game of their OMHA semi-finals. The contest was an entertain- ing one which, with a little luck could have gone the other way. The game . was tied four times and the lead changed four times before the stronger Langton team estab- lished dominance in the last half of the third _ period. In first period action, Langton scored first but Lucknow tied the score on a goal by Dan Gilchrist from Irwin and S. Murray. About a minute later, Lucknow took the lead on a goal by Chris Irwin from Gilchrist and Priestap but Langton quickly respond- ed to tie the 'score at 2 - 2. Early in the second, Langton grabbed a 3- - 2 lead but Brad Priestap.evened it upon a goal from Gilchrist and S. Murray. Late in the period a goal by Fred Flanagan. from Van.Dsch and Huffman gave. Lucknow a 4 - 3 lead going into the break. During the break the Langton squad make an adjustment. In third period action, they cleaned up their act, stayed out of the penalty . box and turned up the speed to skate to a convincing win by scoring three unanswered goals: Although the Lucknow squad gave it everything they had, they came up a little short and, at the bell, Langton held a 6 - 4 edge. Congratulations to the Lucknow squad for their spirited performance this season and especially in their playoff run when they managed a record of 9 wins and 4 losses. In their manner, both on and.off the ice, thepla,yers have presented themselves with honour and dignity. unior fleas win two games On March 2, the Junior Fleas: travelled to Blyth where they played a very well positioned game and the local boys came out of the game with a win 5 - 4. The goal scorers for Lucknow were Mike Puddy, Wes Drennan and Luke Sproul with one each and Chad Louther with a pair. The Lucknow Junior Fleas played host to Teeswater on March 9. Scoring opened early in the first period with a goal by Chad Louther; assisted by Bill Draper. Tees - water went ahead in the next two minutes with goals by Kelly Schiestal and. Adam Cassidy_. ~ Lucknow ended the first period ahead by two goals scored by Chad lvuther. In the second period Lucknow added two goals, each unassisted by Chad Lowther and Jeff Porter. The, third period was scoreless due to the excellent goal tending of Wes Drennan of Lucknow and Teeswat- er's Eric Millen. Final score Lucknow 5, Teeswater 2. ' On Saturday, March 16, the Ludmow Junior Fleas travelled to Mildmay for their last road trip this season where they won by score of 8 - 1. Goal scorers for Lucknow were Chris Boyd, Mike Puddy, Colin Becker, Bill Draper, John S. Dalton and Jeff Porter with one goal each and Wes Drennan with a pair. Jeff Gutcher scored Mildmay's lone goal. On Saturday, March 23 the Ripley Junior Fleas came to town and took on the Lucknow team at the local arena. The home team opened the scoring early on a goal by Wesley Drennan. It appeared the home town had another victory chalked up as goals by Chad Louther (2) and Jeff Porter (1) provided additional insurance. Ripley however continued to play hard and with the score 4 - 3 for Lucknow late in the last period they, outskated the local boys and scored quick unanswered goals with only 50 seconds. and 'five seconds to' play in the game. Final score of a very exciting and well played game, Ripley 5, Lucknow 4. The Lucknow Junior Fleas end their season on Saturday, March 30 with a tournament in Lucknow. For an afternoon of entertaining hockey, come out and watch them play. The Lucknow boys play at 2.00 p.m. against Ripley. Teeswater-a::3 Mild- may play at 2.50 p.m. Town & Country bowling Gordon Johnstone was high man on the last afternoon of regular bowling with a single of 236 and a double of 374. Bill Hendersonw as right behind Gordie with a single of 235 and a double of 373. Ladies high single was Joan Robinson with 225 and high double was Gerda de Jong with 387. Joyce Swan and Joan Robinson alsohad a verynice double with 384 and 381. Team points and standings: Anna's Reds 0, 481/z ; Ida's Oranges 0, 451/2 Tena's Yello;rvs 5, 49; Mabel's Greens '2, 43; Greta's Blues 5, 58; Gerda's Violets 3, 54. Congratulations to Greta Johnston's Blues on winning the regular season's bowling. Members of her team are Clara Crowston, Mary Lavis, Jake Conley, Dave Swan, Annie Stanley, lan Dougherty and Gerry VanderKlippe. Custom Apply Red Clover Now! Take advantage of our lightweight ATV 3 Wheeler applicator to apply Red Clover for early germination and maximum top growth BOOK EARLY - AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Sow red clover early in Spring Winter wheat has been the most popular crop for underseeding in Essex County and red lover has proven to be the best plowdown species to date. In trials in Ontario double cut red clover has generally out performed single cut by providing more growth and more nitrogen. The earlier in the spring the red clover is applied to the wheat the, -,better are the chances of success. The aim is to have the seed on and ready to sprout as the wheat greens and begins to grow. Delaying the seeding until the wheat is grog reduces the chance of establishment because o competition with the wheat crop. In Essex county a number of custom operators have all terrain vehicles with seeders attached to apply red clover to wheat fields. A wheat crop that does not lodge, is °harvested in good tithe and has the straw removed promptly contributes to a strong clover stand. Adequate rainfall after wheat harvest encourages rapid and'good growth of the clover giving a better plowdown crop. -FROM THE WESTERN ONTARIO FARMER MARCH 28, 1984 LUCKNOW DISTRICT CO.OPERATIVE LUcKNow �529.7953 0