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12 m LIBERAL, Richmmnd Hifl, Ontario, Thursday, Mai! A new printing schedule is now in effect for “The Liberal” and will effect some changes in deadline times for sports news. Monday morning will now be wrap-up day for sports news, and anything occurring- after this time will have to be carried over until the following Thursday. If we can arrange to get your copy earlier, it will certainly be a big help and we’ll do our best to see that your endeavours get their just share of the lime- light. Thank you for your co-operation in the past and we hope that this new schedule (which, by the way is unavoidable) won’t inconvenience anyone too much. Teams representing Richmond Hill in former years have gone a long, long way in 0.L.A. competition. In the hungry thirties a team from Richmond Hill packed 'people into a game at Rochester, New York, as they won a championshipAga‘me from a U.S. team. The 1948 Combines had the Burton line as their real scoring threat, with Ray, Cleve and Harry Burton along with Hughie Kerr, who proceeded to mow down the opposition. Other members of the team were Dick Tay- lor, Stan Foster, Roy Thompson with Pete Rumble wield- ing the big goalkeeper’s stick. 7 _ 7 _ _ _ One of the best known lacrosse players in Richmond Hill was our present Fire Chief, Alf Stong. Al White’s brother, Rusty White, who now makes his home in Fer- gus, was another big lacrosse name. Cord and Al Orr. Bert Cook, Scotty Johnston, Bill Buchanan, Jeff Elliott and Gord Smith were all names to conjure with in the lacrosse world. Before this summer is over, there will be some new lacrosse stars crowned and unknown names today will become increasingly familiar. One thing is certain and that is that a great many Ontario towns will be aware that Richmond Hill has returned to the lacrosse fold and that the team means business. The Richmond Hill Combines were the last lacrosse team to operate in Richmond Hill and the team played its last game in 1948. That means a twelve year gap in the continuity of the game that Richmond Hill was once famous for. A twelve year gap because this year the Richmond Hill Zeros will go to the lacrosse wars as they campaign as an intermediate “B” 0.1,:A. team. A minor softball coaches’ meeting was called for Monday, May 2nd, at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Hall. The attendance was terrible. Out of some 26 coaches. all of five turned out to the meeting. Bouquets to the five who came to the meeting, and the flat of our blade for the rest. The coach is the man (or woman) around whom these minor teams revolve. Please don’t disappoint the kids now and plan to see that your team is ready for competition. Remember this, THE KIDS ALL NEED .YOU! Mr. Ray Gemmil, deputy-governor of the Kinsmen and a. director of the R.H.B.A., drew a ticket for the winner of a new softball glove to be collected at Al’s Cyc- le and Sports. The tickets were minor baseball registra- tions received on April 23rd and April 30th and the lucky winner was Patrick Bonnell of 21"? Altamira Road. Congratulations Pat and don’t forget to claim your glove at Al White’s store. On the main softball diamond, Dynes Jewellers were holding d softball practice. The eastern end of the park was full of would-be Richmond Hill Indians as the interâ€" mediate football team held a spring training session. A few steps from the softball diamond, the budding Rich- mond Hill lacrosse team was holding its initial practice session in the arena. Besides all this sporting activity there were still a hardball diamond and another softball diamond that will soon be in full use. Like we said beâ€" fore the park is definitely one of the busiest areas in our town. We need a public swimming pool in Richmond Hill. That a town of this size should not have a place where our children can learn to swim and learn the rules of water safety is nothing short of being incredible. People have been heard to wonder out loud in the past about just how useful the Town Park is in the community of Richmond Hill. This piece of ground is one of the busiest areas in what is becoming a very busy town. Last Thursday night was a fair example. Sure a pool will cost a little money, nobody is deny- ing that, but let’s take a look at what we would gain for the investment. Through our school system a series of swimming classes could be set up which would open up a whole new field of physical education in Richmond Hill. If all school children were able to make use of the pool under supervised conditions we would have a gen- eration (and succeeding generations) of children who would really know and understand the basic rules of water safety. If one life was saved because of a program of this type, the entire cost of the pool would be paid many times over. Financing a pool need not present too much of.an insurmountable problem. r The new Curling Club was built on a debenture sys- tem with the banks co-operating to finance a debenture over a three year period. Debentures for a pool would be of much smaller denominations than those of the Curling Club and the immediate cash outlay per deben- ture holder would be correspondingly small. If only 300 of our population of 15.000 backed a venture of this type, the total outlay probably would not exceed $150.00 per person over a three year period. And these deben- turs would be Interest-bearing and redeemable. There is a type of outdoor pool that can be used very early in the spring of the year and can also be used into late November. This type of pool has a high windbreak fence surrounding it and the water is slightly heated. This makes the pool available for use from March until November and is the principle used in swim- ming‘pools in such places as the famous winter resort, Sun Valley. Taking an optimistic view of a chorexfor‘a pool (public) As swimming pools are a ver would not be very long before SPORT â€" SPORT SPOTS â€" â€" SPORT SPOTS â€"- â€" SPORT SPOTS â€"- SPORT SPOTS ~â€" SPORT SPOTS â€" BY RON CRANE Survey questions were in ‘book- let form and the panel of citizens were called up to decide just what parts of the survey were applic- able to our present situation. The survey went into the relationship between school activities and ad- ult programs and just how much use is being made of our school buildings and properties for the betterment of the community. The idea was to rate just how well our town facilities were meeting the needs of our communityand to make specific recommendations for improvement. The Physical Fitness Study Committee of the Ontario Department of Health chose Richmond Hill as thelpilot survey town for a physical fitness survey to serve as a model for all Ontario. The survey was conductedron two levels with Mr. Bill Babcock, local high school teacher, serving as chairman of both survey groups. The first survey was conducted by a group of students from the high school and they interviewed a great many people in the process of gathering data. The second level of the survey was conducted in the high school library re- cently when a group of public-minded citizens met for four hours to answer survey questions. Province Wide Programme Throughout the evening it be- came very apparent that the big need is for a co-ordinating body to tie all loose ends together and to prevent overlaps in certain fields of endeavour. In one area the town fell far short of ap- proaching the ideal norm as we just do not have a public swim- ming pool of any size or shape. Just what results the survey will have, or just what effect, if any, the specific recommenda- tions made by the panel in our town remains to be seep. It is most apparent that both govern- ments, provincial and federal, are Richmond Hill Centre For Physical Fitness Survey Dynes’ Jewellers softball team is having a great many softball hopefuls out for their pre-season practice sessions. Most of last year’s team are back for another softball cam- paigfi‘ and several newcomers are also working hard to catch a spot on the team. The infield positions are going to be up for grabs. In addition to most of last year’s line-up there are several new infielders who show great promise and could cause coach Stan Ransom to revamp his line-up. Gord Majors is a big boy who looks awfully good at any infield position and seems to wield a heavy bat. Bob Pettie is a boy who formerly played in the Blan- tyre League and besides covering a lot of ground in the infield has a very poWerful throwing arm. A] Fairthorne. who last year toiled at third base for Lansing Sunoco. seems. to be capable of doing an outstanding job at the hot corner for the Jewellers this year. better this early in the The "Mustangs", winners of the Thornhill & District Hockey House Leaâ€" gue for 1959-60, are shown above receiv- ing congratulations from the well-known local hockey star, Richie Charles. The members of the “Mustangs” who ranged in age from 101/; to 141/2 years put on a terrific drive after the halfway mark in the schedule to Win every game in the remaining half ex- 12, 1960 M lp with cartilege nee. was out in other night and aund like a ga- Thornhill Hockey Winners \V a S catcher thrown season. "ewe! [ em 1‘6 most concerned with the physical fitness programs now. in effect. Whether or not an increased schedule of grants for recreation- al purposes is to be made re- mains to be seen. We can only hope that like a lot of other gov- ernment reports this one is not buried in some obscure record bureau. There were representatives from almost all phases of Rich- mond Hill activity on the panel. The chairman, representing the Richmond Hill secondary school teachers was Mr. Bill Babcock. Professor John Passmore was representing the Ontario College of Education Physical Education Department. Also representing the educators was Mr Grant Nighswander, while Mrs. Buckley was the public Health Nursing representative. Other panelists present were Mr. Sil Steffan, president of the R.H.B.A., Sgt. Joe Rainey of the Richmond Hill Police; Dr. John Wynne, Councillor Howald Whil- lans, Mrs. Reva Acton. Mrs. Ir- ene Worrell, Mrs. Ruth Castle, Trustee Bob Ross and Mr. Paul Binkley. Moe Williamson has not yet shown at a practice as he and his recent bride, the former Mary Sanderson, are still on their hon- eymoon trip. It is a little early in the year to go out on a limb with predic- tions, but this could be the Jew- ellers biggest season yet. Eric Hillaby has been out to every practice and the big “Buns” seems to be wielding as potent a bat as he ever did. With Vern Dynes about to open up in a new location, it would be a fitting thing if his team were to bring home a championship. Th5 year the Dynes fans should have plenty to yell about as the sched- ule shoulol produce some really great softball. um - cep’c one ”; Back row (left to right) â€" Coach Norm Davidson, Billy Harris, Rickie Weaving, Roddy Leonard, Terry Morse and Captain Denny Connors being con- gratulated by Richie Charles. Front réw (left to right) â€" Bruce Shilton, John Davidson, Billy Marshall and Gary George. a U2 Fred Wise and his Town and Cduntry Frozen Food Company will be sponsoring the intermed- iate O.L.A. lacrosse team. Ap- propriately enough the team will be known as the Zeros and team colours will be red, white and blue. The back of the sweater will carry the name Richmond Hill and also a number. The front of the sweater will bear the Town and Country legend and the name Zeros. Roy “Ozark” Fox had a fair number of players out at the Thursday night workout at the Richmond Hill Arena, but more players are still needed. If you would like more information ab- out the team or about the league, please contact Ray Fox at BA. 1- 4411. Lacrosse Team Making Plans For New Local Arena John Gropp and a group of interested people are making a survey of all the rinks that have been built in Ontario over the past 15 years. They are checking on costs, construction methods, seating capacities, size of ice surfaces, size of freezing plant' and a thousand and one other details. ' One thing that you will be hearing more and more about in the near future is a shiny new arena for Rich- mond Hill. Not an addition or a refurbishing of the 01d arena, but a brand new enterprise. They are also enquiring as to methods‘of financing, and why it was decided to build and finance in the par- ticular way chosen. It is hoped to obtain from these ex- haustive studies a most complete and exact picture of the size and price of arena that would best suit our area. A lot of people are going to look sideways and say that the program is overly ambitious but it ain’t necess- arily so. Right now ice time in arenas in the Metro area is at a premium. One old arena, Ravina Gardens, is to be done away with this summer and that will in- crease the demand for time. If you cared to stay open long enough you could rent ice time virtually every hour of the day and this is no exaggeration. Not too long ago yours truly was playing in a league that got ice time after 1 a.m. â€"â€" that’s really early in the morning. If we had two arenas'in town they could both be made to pay their way. The town is growing, not shrink- ing and if we ever needed a new arena. now is the time. The other argument in favour of a new arena is that it would have an adequate freezing plant. Arenas with plants that can hold a freeze all summer are rented out to figure skating clubs and this summer a hockey school is being run'in Weston. In this way an arena could be used for 12 months of the year, instead of be- ing idle for nearly six months. Almost sounds like darn good economy. 0 Just how soon this arena venture gets off the ground, we wouldn’t care or dare to predict. One thing is for sure that if and when the time comes to put the plan into operation, Mr. Gropp and his colleagues will know just about everything that can possibly be known about costs and construction and will also have sound ideas as to financing methods. More power to their aims. â€" Photo by Barbour Coach Bob Deighton figures on carrying 18 players until the play- offs and this he figures will give the team added depth on the bench. - With opening day less than two weeks away it looks as though Roy Finlayson will get the nod to hurl the first game. In the outfield, Ken Avery has added much strength with his long‘ ball hitting and strong right arm. Eric Presser, a holdover from last year has still got his speed for the center pasture and Phil Hammond looks like he will catch a place in the other field. Although the team lost two top catchers, Fred Kyle should more than make up for it with his booming'bat and hustle behind the plate. The Thorfihill Track and Field Team has proved in the first 3 meets of the year that they are undoubtedly the cream of the dis- trict. On Wednesday, May 4, the Thornhill Team outpointed Pick- ering College 305-289. The Thorn- hill team swept all the track ev- ents, while Pickering proved to be much superior in the field ev- ents. On Thursday, Thornhill and Richmond Hill met in a dual meet and Thornhillagain swept all track events to win the meet ‘1051/2 to 52%. Next ‘Saturday, lthe‘ team will be going to the Quaker Relays at Pickering Col- lege. On Saturday. May 7, the track team went to the Georgian Bay Championships at Camp Borden and swept all before them as they scored 15 first places and posted a final total of 115 points. Bob Howes, who was counted on hea- vily in the intermediate field ev- ents, is laid up with scarlet fever and was unable to take part in the meet. The latest report from Richmond Hill’s Midget Soft- ball training camp has word that the team is rapidly shap- ing up into a strong contender for Ontario championship honors. The pitching appears to be the strong point this year with four top line pitchers ready for the coming season. Dave Grant (11-0 last year), Larry Guio (a newcomer from De LaSalle), Roy Finlayson (from Toronto of the Town’s LL.) and Dave Deighton (with last year’s club and Buf- falo of the Town’s LL.) The infield consists of Bob Owen and Don Lawrie com- peting for first base (both strong hitters), Steve Plummer back at second base, shortstop and third base still open. During the past week the “A” squad took two of three games from the “B” squad by scores of 6-5 and 2-1, While the ‘B’ squad took a 1-0 decision from the ‘A’s’. Despite the cold, wet day the Thornhill Track Squad swept to victory in all relay divisions. The team won the junior 440 yard relay, the intermediate 880, and the senior 440. Bob Patterson ran a terrific anchor leg in the sen- ior relay as he started with a 15 yard deficit and won going away. Clifi Nuttall placed second in the senior high jump and took first place in the senior 120 yard high hurdles and broad jump. Bob Patterson won the senior 100 and 220 yard sprints. 6/ JUL-fl veg; AW 6/“; J25 52m * Roy Smith won the intermed- iate 120 yard low hurdles and in- termediate 220 yard sprint. Ed- die Jay won the 880 and interme- diate mile. Warren Jackson was an outstanding junior performer as he won the 880 and the junior mile. Another good junior per- formance was turned in by Glen Hooper as he won the 220 yard sprint and placed second in the low hurdles event. John Rumble vaulted to victory in the junior pole vault. . .A g“ u._ j/zornéiff .gcéoo/ .320"? Wewé During the pfactices the club There is not a doubt in the has yet to show any power at the plate but Bob Delghton fig- ures this is due to the fast start of the pitching staff. ' However this club looks as though it will win its share of games on smooth fielding and clutch pitching. The team is arranging for an exhibition game with the North York Lions Midget ball club within the next week. A final word has it that the team would appreciate any con- tributions as at this moment it is a self-supporting club with the collapse of two sponsors from Richmond Hill. Anybody interested in doing the kids a big favour is asked to contact either Bill Oakley or Bob Deighton at the Richmond Hill Police Department, TU. 4-4433. world that Thotnhill High School has the outstanding track team in this area. The field events are not their strong' points, but on the track they are mowing down all opposition. This year the school has won championships in football. basketball and track and is now pointing toward a victory in the Eckhardt Trophy Meet. Come on girls and let’s Win the trophy for Thornhill. NEWMARKET â€" James R. Christie, age 17 and Peter Mona- han. 18, were fined $25 and costs as first offenders, after stealing the hub ca-ps aff a Timothy St. resident’s car. Plenty of hot water in the home makes life easier. 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TU. 4-35" that puts a STOP to HOT WATER SHORTAGES! haping Only $1.75 per month Our Free Service plan also applies to all our flat rate customers Free Installation Free Service - - Maintenance - - in- cluding all parts and complete re- placement if necessary. Element Size We: (Plus the cost of power) Over 300 Ball Registrations Saturday, May 7, saw the end of R.H.B.A. registrations at the Richmond Hill Arena. Some 40 to 50 children completed their registrations on this final day to bring the total number registered to just over 300. It was surprising that so marw boys want to play hard-ball this year. Most boys registering from the two separate schools, Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady Help of Christians, expressed a desire to play the long-base game. Ray Gemmil and his fellow mem- bers of the Kinsm'en Club will have lots of talent to choose from this year. Schedules are being drafted and should be available this week. It is anticipated that some 20 teams will be formed and soon be in action in all the ball parks av- ailable. Richmond Hill High School and Thornhill High School met head on in a dual track meet last Thursday. Thornhill High won the meet handily as they swept all the track events. Cliff Nuttall of Thornhill achieved an ambition of long standing as he finally de- feated Richmond Hill’s Doug. Ma- dill in the senior 120 yard high hurdles. The Richmond Hill Track Team placed second to Thornhill in the Georgian Bay meet at Camp 801'- den as the Hill team scored 70 points. Last year Richmond Hill won the meet with an aggregate point total of 72. This year Thorn- hill racked up 115 points which would give some idea of their track superiority. Ed Addison won the junior javelin at Camp Borden with a toss of 111 feet 6 inches, to miss tying the record by a scant two inches. Ron Dalley won the in- termediate discus and got a sec- ond place in the intermediate ja- velin. Ron Brice won the senior two mile run handily as he lapped six of his opponents and also placed second in the senior mile. RichmondHillHigh School News Sometime in the near future; the students of Richmond Hill High School will be calling on vou to sell ball point pens for the World Refugee Year program. The cause is a good one so lend an ear to the student sales pitch. Besides, the pens are good value for the money. - Monthly Power Rate