The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-02, Page 25Sports
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BY DOUG BUNDY f
It seemed an unlikely combination, but
as the Industrial League Curlers were
holding their final bonspiel to wind up the
season, the..golfers were out on the course,
swinging away in the warm spring air!
The early part of Easter Saturday saw
some great curling on ice that was as keen
and fast as any we have had all season,
however, the warm air soon began to play
havoc with the ice, and by mid-afternoon it
became nearly unplayable.
Nevertheless, the Industrial teams had a
fun time, and the over-all champions were
once again decided for another year!
Finishing up in first place in the "A"
Division, and over-all champions were the
Legion 'Team, skipped by Jim Bell. With
Jim were Jack Kellough, Terry Worsell
and Ray Donnelly. They handed losses to
the 1863 team in the first game, and to the
AM&G Hospital team in the second. They
faced the vaunted Forester team in the
final game, and despite some clutch "tap -
up -weight" shooting by Cam Bogie, were
able to hang on and successfully blank the
final end in a close 4-3 game. (The spec-
tators for this game seemed more in-
terested in getting sun tans sitting outside,
so this reporter promised an accurate ac-
count of the final games!) Congratulations
to the Legion Team!
The Foresters, after losing only •one
•game all year, had to settle for second
place.
Finishing in third spot in the "A" Divi-
sion were the 1863 team, skipped by Glen
Falkiner, while Jack MacKinnon led his
Health unit to a fourth place'finish, despite
the absence of the ailing John Orr. -
In the "B" division, the first place
finishers were the GDCI Teachers team,
skipped by Doug Bundy. With him were
George Sutton, Richard Ottewell, and
Myles Murdock.
The GDCI No. 1 team had a close match
with the Junior Vikings in their first game,
• but were able to pull out a five -ender in the
ifth end to defeat the students 9-7. n e
second game, they met a proficient and
determined Victoria and Grey Squad, skip-
ped by Doug Mackey, and the game see-
sawed back and forth right to the final end.
Bundy had to play a delicate tap -back with
his final stone to win that one, 8-6.
The final game against the Elementary
teachers was hardly indicative of either
team's ability, due to the soft ice condi-
tions, but the GDCI team was able to put a
few more'rocks in the house to win. Taking
them out was a virtual impossibility!
Floyd Herman and his Elementary
Teacher team finished in Second place,
while Mark Fisher's Sifto Salt Team
garnered Third place with a win over the
"Crying Towel" team! The Lady
Foresters were fourth.
In a unanimous vote by his curling
peers, Charlie Crawford's Ice Cube Team
was elected "Most Improved Team" of the
season, as they went from lath to 5th place
this year. With Charlie were his sister
Joanne, Jeff Cox and Lloyd Tigert. Con
gratulations Charlie!
Althought • the Industrial teams were
competing, for some cash prizes that
come from their own donations
throughout the year, ,most of the teams
donated their hard-won winnings back to
the Maitland Curling club to help pay for
the repairs required for the compressor.
Some $400 was donated by the Industrial
League in this fashion.
Thanks were expressed to George Sut-
ton, Doug Bundy and Dan Durst for their
organization and work •in running the
league' and keeping things going
throughout the year. Presentations were
made by Floyd "Hemmingway" Herman
on behalf of the members of the league.
The league would also like to con-
gratulate Mike Collins for his "closest to
the Pin on No. 1" award, a first for any
curling bonspiel! And "Bon Voyage" to
Emily ... we hope you don't have to use all
the items in your going -away bag!
Emily Crew and Cathy Murdoch don't
appear to be impressed with teacher skip
Chris Connor's shot in the Industrial
curling league finals Thursday at the
Maitland Country Club
Jim Bell (left) skipped his Legion team to
the league title Saturday. Laurie Paquette
(centre) watches a rock approach the house
and Cam Bogie watches a shot in play
Thursday. (photos by Dave Sykes)
Belles. are
one win
from title
While the weather may be anything but
conducive to ice sports, the Goderich
Belles are still chasing a Huron -Perth
ringette championship.
Last week the Belles took an important
first step towards their goal of the title
winning the first game of the best -of -three
final series 10-8 here Monday, March 24.
The victory boosted Goderieh into a one -
game lead as the series swings back to
Mitchell for the final two games.
Game two of the series was. scheduled to
go Thursday in Mitchell and if a third
game was necessary, it was to be played in
Mitchell on the weekend.
The win iri game one was a come -from -
behind effort as Goderich trailed 8-3 with
just 10 minutes remaining in regulation
time. The Belles went on a scoring ram-
page in the final minutes and pulled the
game -out of the fire, winning 10-8.
While the Goderich Tweens and Jr.
Belles will be participating in regional
finals this weekend, the Belles played their
regional round robin in Mitchell March 21-
23.
The Belles played well in the regional
tournament but lost all three of its'ames.
They lost their opening round match to
Chatham Saturday morning
dand then lost
to Stratford the same day.a
SBelles lost their third game to Dorchester.
The Goderich Belles celebrate after
a win over Mitchell in the final series