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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-05-17, Page 12PAGE 12—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THUR,;S�DAY, MAY 17, 1979 J O pa McGees, Graham tie iJ..afthr.Jinn.ings The McGee Pontiacs and Graham Electric battled nine innings in a I-1 tie in Industrial Fastball League action, Sunday. McGees held a one -run Ken Daer of McGee Pontiacs scoots around the Graham Electric catcher to score the only Pontiac run of the game in Industrial Softball League action' Sunday. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie after nine innings and the Elec- trics forced extra innings scoring the tying run in the bottom -of the seventh inning. (photo by Dave Muffitt) lead, scoring in the second inning, but Graham Electric forced extra innings with a run in the bottom off the seventh. McGees made the most of their chance as they managed but two hits off George Klumper in the nine innings. Klumper struck out 17 Pontiac batters. Ken Daer scored the Pontiac run in the second inning after he walked and scooted home on Rick Sowerby's double. McGees were held hitless from the second inning French shades fiords 2-1 French Dry Cleaners scored two runs in their half of the second inning and hung on to record a 2- 1 win over Gords Sports in Industrial League action, Sunday. Gords took a one -run lead in the game scoring in the top half of the second inning. Jim ginn tripled with two out and Dick Schoemaker drove him in with a single.. But French rebounded for their two runs in the bottom half of the inning connecting for two of Ball hockey Any hockey enthusiasts who are reluctant to give up the sport during the summer months will be offered a compromise by the recreation depart- ment. The Goderich" recreation department is now attempting to organize a ball -hockey league for anyone over 18 years of age. Ball -hockey will be offered to anyone in- terested at the arena Thursday evenings beginning May 24. Players will have use of the arena floor from 7-9 p.m. for a $2 charge per player. The arena is being offered for use for the sport and players will be required to organize their own teams and games. Program co-ordinator Jane Netzke said it would operate on the same format as shinny hockey. Players would be requested to wear run- ning shoes, a helmut and possibly gloves. Goderich Power Squadron celebrates 10th anniversary The Goderich Power Squadron celebrated its 10th anniversary with a dinner -dance Friday and elected a new executive for the 1979, 80 year. The Goderich Power Squadron was formally organized ata meeting at Goderich and District Collegiate Institute in April of 1969 with District Commander George P. Coppin as chairman and D.A. Wise as secretary. Twenty-six persons attended the meeting, all being either Squadron members or successful candidates of the Piloting examination. At that initial meeting a resolution was passed that on warrant of the Canadian Power Squadron the Goderich Power Squadron would be established. The charter members of that first group were Dr. frank Mills, H.R. Corbett, Beecher Men- zies, Ken Wood, Dick Atkey, Ron Carter, Harold Cook, Jack Elder, R.V. Hurst, Bud Kuehl, Don Langridge, Don MacArthur, Bud McCreath, Murray McGill, Frank Newland, E.A. Roberts, George Robertson, Emmerson Shera and Fred Fester. Anticipating a warrant for the charter the Goderich group elected an executive for 1969 that included; squadron commander, Dr. Frank Mills; squadron executive officer, Beecher menzies; secretary -treasurer, Dick Atkey; squadron frist lieutenant,H.R. Corbett; Bud Kuehl and Ken Wood. That executive group met May 21, 1969 and the secretary reported that the petition for warrant dated April '27 had been granted by the governing board of Canadian Power Squadrons on May 13, making the squadron officially in operation. Lieutenant Com- mander, Menzies an- nounced that charter ceremonies would be held at the Canadian Forces Base, Clinton on Satur- day, June 14 with Howard Reese, Chief' Commander of the Canadian Power Squadron and District Commander, G. P. Coppin. The Goderich Power Squadron organized their first sail past Sunday; June 15; 1969 in Goderich Harbor. That first sail past attracted hundreds of onlookers and has been fervently maintained as a :major., boating . event in the town of Goderich in June. Also in that first year the squadron offered piloting, seamanship and advanced piloting courses. The Goderich squadron still offers these Bristol cream places third An area horse and rider did well at a Combined Training Event at the Caledon Hunt Club on Sunday. "Bristol Cream", a four year old thorougbred owned by Dr. and Mrs. Leeper of Goderich, placed third in dressage and third overall out of a field of 41 in the starter. division. He had a time of 3:00 minutes and no reprisals in cross-country or stadium jumping. He was ridden by Fran Warwick of Wicklen Hall Equestrian Centre of Owen Sound. Mrs. Marlene Leeper on "As You Like It" placed fourth in dressage and fourth overall in the starter division with a time of 2:44 and no reprisals in cross- country or, stadium jumping. Large crowds were in attendance at the event. Interest in Combined Training has been on the upswing in Canada since the Canadian team- surprised eamsurprised the Equestrian world by winning the World Cup at the Three Day Event Cham - f. pionships held at"' Lexington Kentucky last fall. instruction courses to boating enthusiasts in the area and it is estimated that Canadian squadrons will teach safe boating habits to over 10,000 people - this year. At the 10th anniversary celebrations, Friday the Goderich Power Squadron honored course graduates and elected a new executive com- mittee. The new executive includes:Don Travers, Commander; Ralph Smith, Past Commander; Jeanne Baker,executive officer; E. A. Davies, training officer; Fred Snow, secretary - treasurer; R.J. Crocker, PRO; Don Sine; Larry Webb, safety officer and Bill Linfield, supply of- ficer. their three hits in the game. Don McWhinney reached base on a fielder's choice, Phil Turner dobuled and Ray Klages drove the pair home with a single. Despite the loss Dave ,Scholl turned in a fine pitching performance limiting French to three hits and striking out six batters. Don McWhinney picked up the win giving up five hits and striking out seven Gords batters. Gords Parent in a Monday battles Lakeport p.m. plays 2 Green and p.m. contest d F an ,Monday. rench at 3. 30 until the ninth when Daer hit a single. - .._ Graham Electric got to Daer for five hits in the game but didn't score the tying run until the bottom of the seventh inning. Mark Frayne led off with a triple but was held at th-rrd on two ground outs. He finally scored on Fraser Strong's clutch single. Strong was the only batter in the game with two hits hitting•singles in the second and seventh innings. McGees return to action Monday at 5 p.m. against Fishers and Graham Electric will play Canada Company at 8 P. m. A.L Il:.,:� EY THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Goderich i District Memorial Community Centre Open to men 18 years of Age and Over Beginning MAY 24th Fee: '2.°O Per Person Teams will be drawn up from those wishing to par- ticipate. ENJOY A SCHNEIDER'S HOT DOG c DURING OUR GARDEN CENTRE OPENING TWO PER CUSTOMER CHILDREN ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ONLY C GRAND OPENVING MAY 21st - - - - - Peaches and Cream Corn $1.95 lb. -- — J r— All Garden Boxedv` Seeds Plants JO% off 6S4 L--— —---•--_ L--- —- OPEN VICTORIA DAY MONDAY, MA.Y21 st 9a.m.-4p.m. Lucknow District CO -O 1p PHONE 529-7953 — 5 H.P. 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