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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-04-01, Page 12AM Advance -Times, April 1, 1981 PRESSURE'S ON—Meaford put ing the last period of the against Hanover Sunday. Howeve smothered this Meaford attempt game ended with a 5-3 Hanover on the pressure dur- Consolation game r the Hanover goalie to close -the gap. The win. "B" CHAMPIONSHIP—Joan Pletch, president of the Mothers' Auxiliary to Minor Hockey, presents Glenn Ambrose, Unionville. captain, with the "B" Champ- ionship trophy after Unionville slipped by Merriton 3-2 in overtime Sunday. Essex takes 4, dies 4-1 "C" CHAMPIONSHIP—Ed Daer, chief referee for the Wingham Midget Hockey Tournament, presents the Tavistock captain with the "C" Championship Trophy after Tavistock edged Elmvale 2-3 in an overtime period Sunday evening. Ironrnen -elirnino°t By Peter Bauer The Ironmen dropped an 8- 1 decision to the Essen 73's and with that were eliminated from further playoff action, losing the best -of -seven series by a 4-1 count. The Ironmen, who lost a tough game:: two nights before, started well but the breaks did not go their way. They fell behind 2-0 after the first 20 minutes on two late period scores and then had to 'go for broke. That too was unsuccessful as the 73's, for the first time, were the best team on the ice. Injuries played . an im- portant part in the outcome of the final two games. Mike Montgomery, who played with a broken rib, was not as effective in the corners rubbing the opposition the way he normally would if healthy. Tom Remington played with a bruised hip and did not hit like he did in the Walkerton series.' Assorted injuries to the for- ward lines also contributed to a poor showing after the midway mark of the final game. These may look like ex- cuses but they're not. The team played well through the first half of the game and perhaps could have been even, but the puck never • bounced its way until the game was out of reach. In the first period the Iron - men should have (or could have) emerged tied or up by one goal, but did not. The line "0" CONSOLATION—Jamie Baker, captain of the Howick Midgets, accepts the "D" Consolation Trophy from Mrs. Jack Goodall, food convener, after Howick defeated Markdale 6-2 Friday evening during the Wingham Midget Hockey Tournament. °r of Tenpas, Donaldson and Cousins had its chances but failed to capitalize on the scoring plays. Each player had separate chances to flip the puck over the out- stretched body of Bill' Wuerch on a scramble, 'but all were unable to lift the puck over his body. Each one fired the puck at him only to have it blocked then return out to the next player's stick. Doug Gamble made two good stops, one on Davy Anthony from the slot on a powerplay and a save on Chris Glenwright, also firing from the slot. Tim Queen put the 73's on the scoreboard first. Essex dumped the puck into the corner then Brad Blair, who was covered by Tom Remington, just managed to center the puck. Queen, who was cruising in from the blueline, tipped the pass by Gamble at 17:06. Less than a minute later Paul Reeb made it 2-0 on a play that appeared to be off- side by at least a year. Reeb drilled the puck by Gamble, who got a piece of it but not enough to block it com- pletely.. That goal came with 2:04 remaining and it was very hard on thelronmen. Instead of being •even they were down -by two and hurting the way they were, the deficit loomed too.big to overcome. Wingham came out flying in the early .stages of the second period, trying to force the 73's into making $ but its efforts were OA; rewarded. Instead when, the 73's finally dumped the Mk into the Wingham end 1140,.ttOttled up the Ironmen ona Clearing attempt. Dave Anthony was left all alone in the soot and when he finally oreceivedn a pass he cranked ull and simply blasted one by tan l'hle, who had no chance the shot. At 9:28 of the period GaJtnble was above the leg�bad juststruck above the knee. He was taken to the hospital and was able • to - return --home with the team. Don. Higgins then served his term between the pipes, but by now the club was beginning to fall apart. Whenever they did decide to hit they missed their checks and the 73's did what they wanted to pretty much at will, Higgins surrendered five goals in his stint in goal, but he played very well having virtually no help in front. There were a number of breakaways, some with a man trying to hook or bump the man off the puck and others with a full stride or two on the man trying to come back. Chris Glenwright scored a powerplay goal at 15:12 ,as his point shot found its way through a maze of players past a hapless netminder who was screened on the shot. Chris Flood scored a shorthanded goal with less s{� tha MiTaJtOretp:apiag in the1od as Iha 73'3 won a •faceooff in their ow zone • The dulnp pau, wars ;p eked up near c Olterr ieatberlf i',lood cranked ' oka "a 35 -font blast that beat Higgins through tli`e pads. After 40, minutes ot- play the Ironmen trailed by a 5-0 cote* Jay McLaaurin .011%i the lone Ironmen goal with a long shot from outside the blueline. The shot struck the stick- of goalie Wuerch then flipped up .high over his shoulder into the top right hand. side of the net. Less than a minute later Paul Reeb got his second of the night, just sliding the puck by the outstretched glove of Higgins after the defence was taken out of the play fol- lowing a collision up ice. Guy Chittle made it 7-1 on his shot from the slot at' 7:54 and Brad Blair rounded out the scoring at 8:11 with his deflection of .a shot by Chris Glenwright. It was a disappointing loss but a very successful year for the lronmen, having won their group title in only their second year of Junior C play. On behalf of the Ironmen players and eXecutive, I would like to thank all those who supported the team throughout the regular season and playoff rounds; especially those who drove to Essex in this final series. Your support was very much appreciated by one and all. merr�t Merrit on Burford ousts Bantams ���minates Wingham in best -of -five series Burford ousted the Wing - ham Kinsmen Bantams from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playoffs March 25, winning the best -of -five series in straight games.. , The two teams played three games in as many. nights. Burford won the opening game Monday, March 23 by, a 7-2 score and took? ,.2-Q.lead in the series GPi131'"7�3 +tr[ctnry� 'Ttito;,tlay. Burford . wrapped 'up the series Wednesday with . a hard-fought 5-4 win. The opening game of the series was played in Bur- ford, with the home team coming out on top of a 7-2 score. Burford opened the scoring at 5:10 of the first, but Doug McFarlan tied the score for Wingham 36 seconds later; assisted by Tim Brown and Paul Ken- yon. Burford took a 2-1 lead with a minuteleft in the opening period. Steve Nicholson knotted the score at 2-2 on the 56 - second mark of the middle stanza; assisted by Brett Cameron and Sean Bray. Burford scored five straight goals without a reply from Wingham to make the final score Bur- ford, 7; Wingham, 2. . BANTAMS LOSE 7-3 The second game was played in the Lockridge Memorial Arena in Wingham March 24. The. visitors scored five goals and put a tough checking blanket over the Wingham Kinsmen Bantams. "Only six second remained in the first period before Brett Cameron put Wingham .on theScoreboard. He was assisted by Tim Brown and Byron Thomp- son. Burford took a 6-1 lead early in the second frame before Mike Houghton scored for Wingham at 11:42, unassisted. Cameron opened the scoring for Wingham at the 50 -second mark of the final frame; assisted by Steve Nicholson and Tim Brown. The final, goal o7 the game was scored by • Burford at 13:55. Final score was Burford, 7; Wingham, 3. SQUEAKS BY The last game of the series proved to be the . best of the " three with Burford squeaking out a 5-4 victoryin YBC BOWLING SCORES BANTAMS Theresa Kenyon bowled the top single and double of 160 and 267, while Ricky Leachman bowled the boys' single of 165 and tallied 285 for the double. The Falcons are in first place with 1,828 followed by the Hawks with 1,540; Blue- jays, 1,508; Eagles, 1,453; Canaries, 1,373, and the Orioles, 1,171. Games of 125 points or better were played by Theresa Kenyon, 160; Tracy Thynne, 133; Jennifer Willis, 153; Julie Leedham, 132; Kevin Beacroft, 132, and Ricky Leachman, 165. JUNIORS Sandra Moffatt bowled the top single of 194 and double of 349, while Murray Nethery played a 168 for the boys' high . single and Bruce McInnes tallied 286 for the double. The Carnations are in top spot with 1,844 followed by the Poppies, 1,5121; Daisies, 1,512; Roses, 1,492; Crocuses, 1,418; Tulips, 1,151. Those who bowled 150 - point games or more were: Debbie Clark, 169; Sandra Moffatt, 194 and 155; Tammy Cleghorn, 179; Kelly Hollenbeck, 172; Janette Taylor, 155 and 155; Bruce McInnes, 153; Murray Nethery, 168. SR. JUNIOR AND.SENIOR Deb. Hoy was the top Sr. Junior girl bowler, playing a 192 for the single and 481 for the triple. Jeff Cameron bowled the boys' top single of 175, while Brett MacDonald tallied 441 for the triple. Sheri Walden bowled the Senior girls' high single and triple with 206 and 567. Billy Gaunt bowled the boys' high single of 250 and the top triple was played by Billy Gaunt and Barry Haugh, 555 each. Power Play is in top spot with 2,917 followed by Pin Pushers, 2,425; Stingers, 2,354; Hot Stuff, 1,864; Lori's Lions, 1,794; Air Supply, 1,498. Games of 175 pointsor better were played by Deb Henry., 188; Sheri Walden, 186, 206 and 175; Deb Hoy, 192; Jeff Cameron, 175; Brian Hoy, 179 and 185; Ricky Edgar, 183; Peter George, 180; Ronnie Clark, 214; Billy Gaunt, 250; Darin Hickey, 206 and 187; Barry Haugh, 226 and 184; Laverne Steffler, 221 and 182; Michael Haugh, 182, and David Willis, 182. the Burford Arena. Tim Brown gave the Wing - ham. Kinsmen Bantams an early lead at 2:35 of the first 'frame with Paul Kenyon and Doug McFarlan assisting. Burford tied the score at 8:10 of the first and took a 2-1 lead at 2:08 of the second period. Brett Cameron tied the score at 2 at 7:54 of the second; assisted By Stege Nieho,lson and,. Mike Houghton. , With 1:46 left' in the second frime, Burford took a 3-2 leid to the dressingroom . Doug McFau.. tied the score at 4:28 of the third with Brown assisting. Burford. answered with two straight goals for' a 5.3 lead.. At the 10:46 mark -'of the third, Mark Foxton brought the Wingham Kinsmen Ba tams to within one goal w. ; an assist going to Maarten. But time ran out for Wingham and Burford won the game 5-4 And the series three games to none. ICE CHIPS The Wingham Kinsmen Bantams have every right to be proud. It's been a long time since a Wingham minor hockey team has made it to the all - Ontario semi-finals. Congratulations to all the members of the team and to Coach Fraser Strong and Manager Bill McQuiggin. Ironmen to play exhibition_ The Merriton Midgets scored four unanswered first -period goals, addedtwo more in the second, then held on to defeat the Wingham Li.olts 6-2 last Saturday in the Wingham Midget Tourna- ment. The win put Merriton in the B championship finals against Unionville where it ost 3-2 in overtime. Bill Brophy and Darryl halmers scored for the Lions during the third +it In. an exhibition game last Wednesday, . Wingham got goals from Daryl Holmes, Bill Brophy, Rick Serimgeour and two from Darryl Chalmers to beat Howick 5-2. Troy Pocaluyko and Darren Foerter replied for tiJwick'. Bidge results The Duplicate Bridge Club met , 1 the fire hall Thursday eveni r g. Fir t place winners this week were Margaret Kelley and Gord Rutledge. Mary • Caslick and Louise Welwood finished second, while Harley Crawford and David Blair placed third. Tied for fourth place were Elaine Colvin and Lillian Brooks, Nan McKibbon and Norma Parker, and Omar Hasel- grove and May Porter. The Ironmen hockey season is not over yet. An' exhibition game against the Brussels Bulls of the WOAA Intermediate league will be played Friday, April 3, at the Brussels arena. Genie time is 8:30 p.m. A bonus awaits you faithful 'supporters. •• You will remember the battles bet- ween the Arthur Eagles and the Ironmen.`Jetry Wheeler, the star of the show back then, plays for the Brussels Bulls and we understand he still scores goals sitting on his rear! Proceeds from this ex- hibition game will go to help with Doug McArter's ex- penses from a serious back injury this winter. The injury occurred when McArter was checked into the boards during a game between the Brussels tnd Seaforth Midgets. The McArter family has always been active in minor hockey in Brussels. His father is coach of the Ban- tam team .which is com- peting in the Ontario Bantam finals starting this Saturday. This is a chance for Ironmen supporters to show their appreciation to a family which has given a lot to hockey in this area. CLOSE CALL --The Tavistock goalie' falls to make a.stie'during a clipse game "against Elnlvale Sunday night. The match for the "C" 'Championship .Trophy ended with a 3-2 Tavistock win, with the final goat scored duringan overtime period. SENIOR LADIES Elizabeth Robertson bowled the top single of 195. High doubles were played by Catherine Campbell, 304; Vera Schneider, 331,, and Elizabeth Robertson, 357. In the team standings Aquamarines are in first place with 81 points followed by Diamonds, 73; Sapphires, 70; Turquoise, 66;Topaz, 53, and Rubies, 32. COFFEE KLATCH Shirley Storey and Muriel Irvine were the top scorers of the day with 200 -plus games. , Prize winners were Lily Nolan, Muriel Irvine and C. Forsyth. COMMERCIAL PLAYOFFS Debbie Bannister was the top lady bowler, capturing both the high single and triple with 216 and 572 respectively. Jim Griffith bowled the men's high single of 294 and tallied 742 for the triple. Hickey's Hustlers led in the playoffs with 3,394 followed by Keith's Kissers, 3,295; Frank's Feelers, 3,294; Bob's Bangers, 3,235; Wes' Whistlers, 3,034; Jim's Jumpers, 2,622. Those who bowled games •-of...200: points or-moreemere: Bob Pegg, 280; 'K'evin Hickey, 259; Frank Burke, 205 and 209; Leon Russell, 204 and 203; Brian Douglas, 220; Rod Hickey, 287 and 238; Wes Simmons, 200; Ivan Harkness,206; Jim Griffith, 294 and 288; Gene. Kruse, 211 and 216; Jan Creeden, 208; Ruth Ann Steffen, 201, and Debbie Bannister, 216. WEDNESDAY LADIES Joanne Harrison bowled a top single of 335, while Jean King managed 700 points for the triple, The Hoot Owls have flown out to first place with 31 points, while the Bluejays chirp in second with 29. The Arctic Eagles are next with 21 points followed by the Jenny Wrens, 19; Humming Birds, 16 and the Meadow Larks, 10. Those who bowled games of 200 points or better were: Shirley Wharton, 241;' Jean King, 282 and 233; Florence Thompson, 203; Edna Mae Armstrong; 201; Shirley Storey, 214 and 213; Heather Riley, 227; .'Caroline Green- away, 204; Joanne Harrison, 335 and 203; Louise Welwood, 266; Lyla Hickey, 211; Janet Storey, 204, and Elda Nethery, 205. Spares, for the evening were Marjorie Cook and. Beatrice Brooks. THURSDAY MIXED Joe McCormick bowled the ladies' top single of 243, while Diane English totalled 634 for the triple. Les Fisher was the top man bowler playing a 285 for the high single and 645 for the triple. Diane's Trans Ams are in first place w'th 38 points with Sharon's . Rabbits right behind them at 37. Coree's Colts are next with 32 followed by Marg's Monte Carlos, 31; Cathy's Clunkers, 28, and Grant's Grand Prix, 23. Bowling 200 -point games or better were: Les Fisher, 285; Jim Steffler, 205; Bill Wall, 256; John Fisher, 231 and 244'; Winnona Thomp- son, 205; Diane English, 215. and 223; Joe,. Necorinlek, 143—Barb '114t X209, x�?T� • ., r'a Sheila -Walker; 2114e rOlrn. Casslick, 208,• and Linda Wall, 202. . Spares for the evening were Bob Steffler and Robert Wharton. Playoffs will begin next Thursday night. TEESWATER AND WINGHAM LADIES Liz Louttit bowled the top single of ' 248, while Dianne Wall tallied 631 for the triple: Results from the first, night of ' playoffs show Evelyn's Coconuts with 2,442; Leona's Brazil Nuts, 2,313; Kath- lean's Cashews 2,149; Marilyn's Mixed Nuts, 2,218; Alice's Acorns, 2,173; Nancy's Beer Nuts, 2,093. Games of 200 points or ., more were bowled by Shirley Kennedy, 232; Liz Louttit, 248; Audrey Fitzgerald, 200; Evelyn Kloostra, 233; Dianne Wall, 236 and 201; Joanne Lovsin,'204; Marilyn Schiestell, 200, and Dianne Murphy, 202 and 240. FORDWICH MIXED Nellie Allan topped the league with a high single of 297 and a terrific high triple of 722. Ken Bender was the top man with a 251 high single and 691 high triple. Others bowling games of 200 or over were Ken Bender 230, 210; Wally Nixon 201; Ken Behrns 207; ,Nellie Allan 243;' Janice Behrns 216, 226; Elfrieda' Klaasaen 203; Pat Coghlin 200; Dave Dinsmore 219; Gertie Lambkin 215; Doug Browne 236. BLU- EVALE MIXED Reta Ross bowled . a 241 and 601 for the ladies top single and triple, . while David Shaw bowled a 267 for the men's top single and Milt Boyd tallied 652 for the triple. Other scores of 200 points or more were played by Marg Adams, 202; Marg Timm, 214; Harold Johnston; 254 and 208; Milt Boyd, 226 and 248; Carol Shaw, 211; Harris 'Campbell, 215; Jack Shaw, 254; Terry Trites, 229; Les Brewer, 245; David Shaw, . 220 and Reta Ross, t., 201 ,.r- ,�-• WROXETER MIXED Kevin Naylor bowled 326 and 880 for, the men's high single and triple, while Kathy Haasnoot played a 227 for the ladies' high single and Leone Kaster tallied 552 for the triple. Top team for this season is Gord's Scoysins with 172 points. Games of 200 points or better were played by John Wheeler, 221 and 225; Kathy Haasnoot, 227; Bob Sittler, 228 and 222; Bob McCaughan, 252; Ron Ben- nett, 231; Gord Kaster, 237; Donna Bennett, 207; ,Les Stafford, 213; , Ron McMichael, 293 and 231; Mary Lou Sittler, 213; Artt Ball, 208, and 225; -Jerry Dejong, 224 and 216; Leone Kaster, 207 and 203; Kevin Naylor, 276, 278 and 326; Ken Pellett, 242; Butch Stone, 248 and 208; Len Hordyk, 217. INDUSTRIAL CHAMPS --Stainton Spitfires defeated The Wingham Advance -Times 6-3 March 16 to take the Wingham Industrial League championship trophy; donated by Bruce Machan. Stalnton's team members are Bob Remington, Jon Bateson, Don Edgar, Dave Tiffin, Paul Cerson, Tim Tolt®n, Bill Toho, Bob Arm- strong, Nell Bleman and Terry Pautter. Missing from the photo are Ray Baynton, Murray Baler, Jack Mc McPherson, Ian Deslautiers and Terry Woollett.