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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-09-01, Page 17e G'oderich SIGNAL -STAR RECREATI Annual Industrial Fastball Tournament this weekend: 134 YEAR -35 GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 SECOND SECTION; A group of'eYelists rounds the corner from West Street onto'the Square during com- petition in the junior division of the Goderich Pro -Am Cycling Race held Sunday. More than 140 professional and amateur cyclists competedfor trophies and cash prizes in several divisions. The third annual cycling competition is co-sponsored by r• M the Godericl Y Recreation Department and the: London Cycling Club. The races at- tracted entries from Mississauga, London, Windsor and Goderich.(Photo by Dave Sykes Pro-ArnCycling.Raceb.ig.gest yet Approximately 115 professionals and 25 novices from all over Ontario came to town Sunday to compete in the third an- nual Goderich Pro -Am Cycling Race sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department and the f.ondon Cycling Club. This was the largest number of entries yet. The route started from town hall in the morning and covered 1.5 km around town. The number of times one cycled around the route, depended on the category)en- tered. Professional winners were: cadets-Italo Paris :of Mississauga; ladies -Kelly Ann Way of Windsor; veterans -Orlando Goveia of Windsor; , junior -Edward Maset of Toronto; senior three -Greg Downey of Toronto; senior two -David Spears' of Sudbury; and senior one -Edward Julien of Trinidad (he was vacationing in the area and will be going on to represent his country in the Commonwealth Games bicycling event). Novice winners were: eight to nine year olds -Thomas Breiding'of Barrie; 10 to 11 year olds -Mark Goveia of Windsor; 12 to 13 year olds -Dino Goncalves; 14 to 15 year olds -Pat Shea of Woodstock and 16 year olds and over -Andrew McKechnie . of Sarnia. Maitland Golf Club hosts 14th annual couples': invitational BY IRLA STEWART On Saturday, August 28 the Maitland hosted its 14th annual Couples' Invitational. Thirty-five couples par- ticipated, representing many area -clubs. High winds made it a challenging day but some fine scores were turned in. • The Goderich Industrial Fastball League annual tournament gets underway this Friday and offers four exciting days of top calibre ball. The 14th edition of the Labour Day tournament features 32 teams competing in a double knockout format in two divisions. The teams will be competing for $3,140 in total prize money. Action in both divisions begins Friday evening with Goderich Hayter's playing Zurich in the B division at 7.30 p.m. and the Wingham BPs will play Ova in the first A division game at 9 p.m. Fourteen games will be played on two diamonds at Agriculture Park Saturday. In the B division, the- Goderich ,Bedford Hotel battles Seaforth at 8 a.m. and that game will be followed by Walton -and Lieury at 9 a.m.; Terry's Cowboys and Wilkesport at 11 a.m.; Goderich Lakeport Advertising and Ingersoll at 12.30 p.m.; Strathroy and Desboro at 2 p.m. Goderich Canada Company against Hickson at 3.30 p.m. and 'Sarnia Reserve will play Alvinston at 5 p.m. A division play begins at 9.30 a.m. Saturday with London Life playing Petrolia Hard Oil Inn. A division play will continue through Saturday with Windsor • Ticket Wicket and Chatham playing the final game of the day at8p.m. Both division finals will be played Monday, September 6 with the B con- solation final set for 3 p.m. while the B division championship will beplayed at 6 p.m. The A division .consolation final is scheduled for 4.30 p.m. and the A division championship game will be played at 7.30 p.m. Last year Wingham won the A division championship while Goderich Gords Sports captured the $.division title. The 1982 tournament committee is headed by Bill Kirkey. Aside from the sizeable amount of prize money the tournamentconurnittee is also, offering awards . in recognition of individual achievemnt. Prizes willbe awarded to the most sportsmanlike players in each division and also to the most valuable players. Home run hitters and pitchers tossing a no-hitter or one -hitter will also be eligible for prizes. The 14th edition of the Goderich Industrial Fastball League Tournament promises to be one of the most competitive and entertaining tournaments of the season. Hockey season planned "Goderich Minor Hockey has had the lowest registration fees in the area add it's time to be more realistic." These words came from Goderich Minor Hockey Association (GMHA) president Don Johnston at .a recent executive meeting. The meeting was called to discuss the registration fees for the up- coming season. While no decision was reached on the fees, Johnston pointed out that they had not been increased for the last two years and they had only gone from $20 to $40 over the last ten years. However, it was stated clearly that the policy of the GMHA would be that no boy would be refused the privilege of playing hockey. - Johnston said last season 250 boys played hockey and because of rising costs, a -$1500 -savings -certificate was consumed, leaving. GMHA $800 in the red. The ice rental during the '81-'82 season was $25 an. hour and over the season, GMHA had to pay close to $20,000 just for ice time. For the upcoming season, ice time has risen 27 per cent, the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) registration fees 14 per cent and se on. Minor hockey has set up a Ways and Means Committee to try to raise money to keep registration fees within the means of many families, especially those affected directly by the slow economy. This committee held a meeting in July with an attendance of about 10 per cent of the parents of Goderich Minor Hockey to discuss ways of making money to offset the rising costs: - Some of the activities on the drawing board now are the third annual skate-a- thon slated for October and a dance in January to kill two birds with one stone - raise money for Minor Hockey and help cure the winter blues. Johnston also stated that the executive is looking into the possibility of having the registration paid in two installments, 60 per cent in September and the balance January 1, 1982. This would apply to both the single and family rates. At present, a system , is being drawn up to approach sponsors for short and long term com- mitments. Because off the loss of sponsors, GMHA had to also spend $1100 out-of- pocket to keep a team operating .. last season. Johnston says that the objective of the GMHA is topromote, govern and improve minor hockey in Goderich and to foster a sense of community spirit and good sportsmanship amongst its members, supporters and teams. Registration dates will be September 11 and September 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ,Goderich Memorial -Arena. -The - fees-. will be decided upon within the next week. In addition to President 'Don Johnston," the GMHA executive consists of first vice- president Glen Creamer, second vice- president . Lawrence Scott, treasurer Eleanor Parent, secretary Randy Smith and past- president Bill Rahbek. Don Larder serves as the Association's contact man in the OMHA. The Goderich Minor Hockey Association also has a board of directors, presently consisting of five members: Richard Madge; Dennis Williamson, Paul Rivers, John Hodges and Hill Martin. The Ways and Means Committee is headed by Lynn Rumig and Barb Alcock. An innovation this season for the GMHA representative on all-star teams will be the use by the coaches of a system of skills development. The system, put together by National Coaches Certification Program instructor Dick Madge, involves a co- ordinated progression forthe teaching of skills and playing systems as the player moves through the various age categories of minor hockey. e' It's -been a great week for golfers at the Maitland with the course in fine shape and cool sunny. skies. Forty-eight men played in Men's Night • on Monday, - August 23., Tying for first prize, with a net score of 301/2, were Ken Hall and Jack Hinton. Congratulations! Andy Boutilier placed second andCoke Muirhead came in third. The winners, with first low gross were Ina and Frank Slots of the Rockway Club in Kitchener. The prize for first low net was won by Verna and John Kane of the Maitland. 'total of 70 golfers from Goderich, Loudon, Kitchener, Sarnia, Forest and Kincardine par- ticipated in the 14th annual Couple's Invitational Tournament at Maitland Golf and Country Club Saturday. The top couple in the one -day event was Ina and Frank Slota of Rockway, Ii;itehener while Verna and John Kane of Maitland were low net winners for the day. ( Photo by Dave Sykes) Other winners were: Julie and Dale Kelly, Forest, Joan and Bob McDougall, Maitland, Vicki Hergott and Don Reesor, Rockway, Mary and Gus Kelly, Forest, Thelma and -Hugh Schomburg, Sun- ningdale, London, Marg and Don Arscott, . Kincardine, Helen andGeorge Robertson, Sunningdale, Joyce 'and Bruce Parker, Sunningdale, Jean and Wally Cressman, Rockway, Jean and Bill Hanly, Maitland, Nancy and Doug Kinchen, Highland, London, Joan •and Billp6tewart, Sun- ningdale„ Mary. and Jim Clemens, Rock - way, Mary Lynne and Stan Telford, Sunset, Marie Hitff and Mike Paquette, Maitland, Gerry and Art Mointford, Maitland, Mary Du Gruchy and Fred Kumchy, . Sarnia and Chris and Jack Hoffmeyer, Maitland. Everyone enjoyed the delicious dinner served by Debbie Dunlop and staff and those homemade pies of Joan McDougall and Verna Kane, Mmm-mmm. Thankyou Fred and Edna Lookerand their com- mittee for organizing such a successful tournament. Other winners were: Bob Shrier; Ross Patterson, Fred Looker, Steve Durst, Tony Bedard, Murray McGill, Don Stewart, Ed Brissette and Bill Duncan. Closest to the pin on Hole 1 was Don MacEwan. Bob Sproule was closest to the pin on Hole 7. Pool winners were Ross Patterson and Q Egener. This would be a good time to say that Q Egener has done a great job as Club Captain this year. Thanks, Q. Incidentally, he shot a gross 35 last Monday. Tuesday, August 24 was a busy day for the ladies as "Interclub" was held at Maitland with eight -lady teams from Sunset and Kincardine. Gerry Mountford won thelow gross. which helped Maitland t-o.piek-up30 -points,- Well dont! In addition, 16 women participated in the regular Ladies' Night. Results were as follows: first low net -Joan McDougall, second low net -Maxine Martin, other winners -Joyce Shack, Verna Kane, Edna Looker, Marg Evans, Chris Hoffmeyer, Irla Stewart and Bud Elliott, best putter. Many matches are being played as Championship Day approaches on Sep- tember 18. By the way, do you know the definition of a hole-in-one?...a stroke of genius. Fine swing Sunset -Golf Club hosts junior invitational BY MARLENE McDOUGALL A .'total of 60 young golfers participated in the annual - Sunset Golf Club Junior -Invitational Tour-nament Wednesday. The low gross for the play was 14 year-old Richard Clark of Talbot Park, St. Thomas who shot a fine round of four -over par 74. Congratulations to Maitland's David` Brown who finished second low het in the bantam division. Debbie Core of Seaforth won the girl's division of the tournament and Chris Gerald of Sunset was also a winner. Steve Durst was the low gross winner for men's night August 17 while Geoff Bolton took low net honors. First flight winners were Lloyd Schoenals; Gord Taylor and Ron- Smith., Don Fuller, Gary Duffy and John Srott were . second flight winners while Mel Bogie, Harold MacPherson and Rick Turner topped competttton - in C flight. Bob.McDougall, George Bolton and Gary Chambers were the top putters in their respective flights. ' Brian Reeve took low gross honors for men's night August,24 while Art Bourdeau produced the, top net score. First flight winners were Tony Bedard, Stan Connelly and Lloyd Schoerlals While Ron Bushell, Tom Moore and Gary Duffy were prize winners in the second flight. Gary • Turn to page 2A ^.T