Times-Advocate, 1988-06-29, Page 15Henderson a hero
in good standing
If you were to look in the NHL
Officiak Guide and Record Book
under NHL -Soviet Game Record,
1972-1987, you would find a pic-
ture of Paul Henderson.
Actually, Henderson can't be
seen in the photo, but the caption
says he's there. He's being
mobbed by his team mates just af-
ter he scored the winning goal in
the last minute of the last game of
the now famous "Summit Series"
-- the first Canada -Russia tourna-
ment.
That was 1972.
When Henderson stood up to
speak at the Dave Scatcherd Invi-
tational Tournament last Wednes-
day, he was met by thunderous ap-
plause and a standing ovation. It
was a display of affection that un-
derlines his status as a Canadian
hero.
The former Toronto Maple Leaf
is comfortable as a hockey legend.
Surprisingly, he never tires of
reminiscing about the final 1972
goal in Moscow.
"It was a very positive time for
Canadians," Henderson says, not-
ing that everyone who saw the fi-
nal game remembers where they
were when Henderson scored the
goal.
In fact, as time goes by, the ser-
ies takes on more importance for
Henderson. He has a unique way
of measuring the time that has
passed.'
"The interesting thing now is
that you almost have to be 25 to
remember it."
Asked if members of the 1972
team keep in touch with each oth-
er, Henderson says that though
there is no formal reunion for the
team, they often run into each
other at golf tournaments and
charity dinners. And when they do
meet, there is an unbroken bond
between them.
"There's a camaraderie there --
kind of an unspoken thing," Hen-
derson explains. "We went to war
there (Russia) and we prevailed."
Athletes in Action
Henderson's conversion to born-
again Christianity has been well-
documented by the media. The cat-
alyst for his conversion was
"ending up with everything I ever
wanted and not being able to an-
swer the meaning of life." After
retiring, he attended seminary
school and became a minister.
Henderson had previously at-
tended church regularly, but his re-
ligion was practiced on a one -day -
a -week basis.
"I was playing God for the fool
-- you know, I just showed up on
Sundays," Henderson says.
His conversion was a process
which spanned several years. He
struggled with the idea that Chris-
tianity is for "wimps" and was
unwilling to give up his former
lifestyle.
"The things I was so worried
about giving up -- you couldn't
give me for love nor money
(now)," he says.
"You don't need to do drugs;
Paul Henderson
you don't need to get hammered to
be a maa's man."
Now he heads a ministry for
professional athletes called
"Athletes in Action", holding reg-
ular Bible studies for members of
the Toronto Argonauts, the Ha-
miltonTiger-Cats and a few mem-
bers of the Toronto Blue Jays.
He's careful to note that• he •
-doesn't try to jam religion down
people's throats, but simply offers
them a choice. Henderson has
played a role in converting several
former team mates, among them
Darryl Sittler. But not all of his
friends have accepted his Christian
beliefs.
"With some guys it takes a
little time, but I'm willing to
wait," Henderson says, explaining
that he prays for them on a regu-
lar basis.
Leaf's problem
If Henderson's conversion has
been,well-publicized, so has Har-
old Ballard's aversion to religion
in the locker room. Henderson has
been banned from Maple Leaf
Gardens by the volatile Ballard.
Therefore it's not surprising that
Henderson singles out Ballard as
the Leafs' number one problem.
The former Leaf says Frank Ma-
hovlich told him in 1974 that To-
ronto would never have a winner
with Ballard as their owner.
That prediction proved to be
prophetic.
And what is it that Henderson
specifically objects to about Bal-
lard?
"He thinks he's God."
Ironwood Ladies
EXETER - Doris Hackney capped
the Ironwood ladies night Monday
when she took low gross in A
flight with a 41. Marlene Parsons
captured divisional low net with 30
while longest drive in A flight went
to Pat Fletcher.
Janet Heaman claimed low gross
in B flight with a 50 while low net
honours went to Minnie Dash with
35.
Longest drive in B flight was
notched by Jo -Ann Hayman.
Marg Clark took low gross in C
flight with 52 while low net went
to Julianne Varley with 35. The
longest drive in C flight was recoil-
ed by Karel Chisholm.
Skins went to Marge Schilbe and
Janet Heaman. Joan Heywood came
closest to thc pin on number four
while Liz Hodgins claimed lowest
putts with 16.
Dubarry tops at Exeter course
EXETER - Steve Dubarry carried
away thc spoils with a low gross of
35 in the A flight of the Exeter
Men's night when the action was
sponsored by the Albatross Tavern.
Dubarry also claimed the longest
drive of the night.
Bill Chadwick came closest to the
hole.
In B flight, Wayne Parsons re-
corded a low net of 31. He was fol-
lowed by Terry Roth with 35 and
Ray Wcbb with 39.
Bob Reynolds turned in a low
gross of 45 to claim top honours in
C flight. Doug Penhale and Monty
Scott followed with 46 and 48 re-
spectively.
Dave Hunt captured divisional
low net with a 28. He was followed
by Jack Ford, 31, Bill Armstrong,
33 and Larry Pole, 33.
Mark Wragg was the winner of a
draw for a picnic table umbrella.
Provincial
Junior
Championships
ST. MARYS - The town of St.
Marys will host the 1988 OASA
Junior Men's Elimination fastball
tournament July 8, 9 and 10.
Thirty -ono teams from across the
province will compete for the right
to represent Ontario at the Canadian
Junior Men's Fastball champion-
ships in Lloydminister, Alta., Au-
gust 16-21.
A total of five diamonds (three
in St. Marys ar J two in St. Pauls)
will accommodate the 60 or 61
games in the double -knockout af-
fair.
The two arena diamonds and Ted-
dy's Field will be used in St. Mar-
ys. The other two diamonds are at
the St. Pauls ball park. Eighteen
games will be played at the two dia-
monds in St. Pauls during that
weekend.
The 15th annual provincial
Elimination tournament begins at 2
p.m. on Friday, July 8. The open-
ing ceremonies will be held at Ted-
dy's Field at 7:30 p.m.
St. Marys Creamery Juniors,
last year's finalists in Ottawa, open
against Inyerary -(Just north of
Kingston) at 8 p.m. at Teddy's
Field.
Other local teams competing are
Milverton, Scbringville and New
Hamburg.
SIo-pitch
June 23 Results
Exeter Inn-Dianettes 15 vs. South
Huron Hospital 1
Big 0 Sock-ettes 18 vs. Nuturals
10
Downtown Dollies 8 vs. Huron
Park Devils 6
Dan Brie Darlings 8 vs. Sundown-
ers 13
Cheers 10 vs. Albatross Angels 10
(Tie)'
Electric Lights 8 vs. Goodtimes 13
June 30 Games
7:00 Ex SD vs. HPD
8:30 Ex GT vs. CH
10:00 Ex AA vs. NT
7:00 HP BOS vs. EL
7:00 Ce DBD vs. EI
7:00 Ki DD vs. SHH
Soccer
Continued from page 2A
game. Alter allowing Strathroy an
early 1-0 lead Exeter stormed back
with three unanswered goals for a 3-
1 half time lead.
In -the second half Exeter played
more conservatively and finished
the game with a 3-1 win.
Tim McAllister was outstanding
in goal for Exeter.
Chris Chanyi also played well
and scored one of the goals. Ryan ,
Hern collected Exeter's other two •
goals.
The Exeter boys have really
changed things around, after losing
their first three games Exeter has
now won five in a row and allowed
only one goal.
The Exeter Peewees travelled to
Listowel for a tournament. Despite
winning two of their three games in
the preliminary round, Exeter did
not qualify for the semi-final round
because' Kincardine had a better
goals for and against average.
In their'first game, Exeter played
a close game against Listowel but
managed to pull out a 2-1 win.
In their second game, Fergus was
an easy target for Exeter and a 3-0
win was the result.
In their third game Exeter came
up against a strong Woolwich
Township team.
After going behind in the first
half 1-0, Exeter fought back and
Sivichay Sengkhounmany scored
the tying goal.
Exeter kept pressing and had
some excellent chances to win,
however late in the game on one of
their sporadic counter attacks,
Woolwich township managed to
score and win the game.
ON GUARD -- The Exeter pool staff took time opt from a busy schedule to pose for this picture. Fro left
are: Sue Coates, Brenda Vanderlaan, Marylin Hamilton (assistant supervisor), Jody Horne, Kim Ungar
sephson and Heather Hern (supervisor). The pool opened to the public on Saturday.
ave o -
EPS HOCKEY FINALS WINNERS - Mark McDonald of the Exeter Public School student council presents
prizes to Lisa Wareham, Ryan Lindenfield and Yousef Osman as winners of the 1987-88 Stanley Cup playoffs
draw.
Marshall leads Exeter Shuffleboard
EXETER - Six games of mixed
shuffleboard produced a score of
385 for R. Marshall Wednesday
when the Exeter club met. Bruce
Watson followed with 376 while
Jean Hern notched 374 for third
spot. Wilma Davis rounded out the
top scores with a 340.
In five games Steve Hrapchak led
the pack with 470. He was fol-
lowed by Pearl McKnight who
shot a 438. Marjorie Hodgert
scored 399 to claim third. She was
followed by A. Hummel with 368.
Thursday, Pearl McKnight cap-
tured high score with 503. Mildred
Thompson took second with 354
while Miene Eizcnga with 324.
Ernie Ross scored 369 in four
games to edged Laverne Stone with
338 and John Pepper with 271..
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