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14 (Continued from Page 13) But what’s done is done and Mr. Ham’s opinions are here this week. I hope I’ve done justice to them. As for myself, I make no claims to perfection as I can only assume no one in minor hockey does or any other man-made organization. My criticisms were meant on a general basis assuming that whenever adults cannot control 13- year-old boys in minor hockey they should accept some of the blame for it. Whether it was Mr. Ham's or any individual's fault was immaterial in the sense I had no desire to pin anybody to the wall unjustly. Life's too short for that kind of foolishness. But the fact that this was an extra-rough con- test (as agreed to by both Mr. Brown and Mr. Ham) it would seem only logical the adults must accept some of the blame . . . if only to a matter of degree. This leads me to Mr. Ham's last statement in which he said he would never let his team play The Cardinals again. This is the crux of the _matt_ei‘. _ I agree with him and would suggest that this be a general policy with any Richmond Hill minor hockey team. If the Toronto teams (the ones that do) insist on playing the cruder, NHL style hockey, then don’t play them. I’ve nothing against a good, solid bodycheck. It’s part of the game and youngsters aren’t that delicate. But when a game, a minor hockey “fun” game gets to the point where penalties are coming thick and fast -â€"â€" no matter who's to blame â€" that‘s the time for drawing lines. No'game should be that, vital for lR-year-olds. You can win, play hard. and play it clean. And no one gets hurt. This leaves it up to the organization officials. coaches. and the referees to tell the kids â€" not ask them -â€" to keep it clean or get off the ice for the game or forever if necessary. In closing, I can only say I had no intention of getting into a dogfight over individuals and don‘t intend to now. Everyone has different opinions. I can just see no reason why a parent should send his 13-year-old boy out on the ice in minor hockey and wonder if he’s going to come home in one piece. Simply ridiculous. There’s time enough for rough-house tactics when the boy hits the junior bracket if that‘s the norm. as it seems to be, with the professionals. Up to then, keep it fun, keep it clean. That’s about it except to say. No personal soul-destroying criticism was meant toward Mr. Ham or minor hockey in Richmond Hill. It’s doing great things for the kids and it’s run With considerable skill and devotion by adults con- tributing free time. And in the past it has received much. much favorable ink. Just remember, no one is above reproach. Thank heavens for that. ... Sport Spots . . . Now Excuse me while I clean up the rest of these bricks. Merry Christmas, everyone. Now that winter's here (?) we‘ll add a little autumn flavoring to the scene by talking about football». This is Civitan football with the youngsters in Richmond Hill. Civitan Jim Stockall reports the first year of operation in 1966 was so successful he hopes to expand the teams in ’67. The youngsters, says Jim, responded enthus- iastically to the game “which we thought would go over and it did. There were some 96 youngsters par- ticipating this past season ranging from ages 10 to 15. Helping out were Civitans John Burton, Doug Hinchcliff. Bill Rice and Bruce Benn. Con- venor was Non-Civitan Bob Thomson. LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS-Get Results-8844105 And for you wrestling buffs: There’s a grunt and groan show coming up at the Thornhill Farmers market December 29 commencing at 8.30 pm. Feat- ured will be some big-name television matsmen such as Whipper Billy Watson. Hans Schmidt and a spec- ial tag team bout featuring the four midgets. With guys like Schmidt around it should allow you to save on the “hate” pills and still work up a dislike. I don't like to end this 1an column before Christmas on a sombre note but that happens to be the case. . First of all. there was the sudden death of Charles Van Zant. 56. of Newmarket. in a. car accident over the weekend which took the life of his wife and a passenger. Charlie was president of the York Simcoe Fastball Association and will be sadly missgd sportsmen throughout the county. This last note isn‘t a sports one but there's still a place for it here. The most sincere condolences to the wife and seven children of Richmond Hill Police Officer Peter Gosling who also died suddenly over the weekend. Words seem an empty gesture but it’s the best that we can do. $2.00 â€" Play all day 8 to 4 pm. . Saturdays 8-10 pm. Sundays 24.30 p.111. DOUBLE RINK ARENAS 12'? THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 22. 1966 Pay as you play Hockey Wrestling Buffs Keep It Fun Final Notes BEGINS AGAIN Football? Jane St. at Hwy. 7 This is good enough for first place. three points better than ABC No. 2 team which is second with 14 points. League standings: Hall's Fuel Oil 17: ABC No. 2. 14; Team No. 6. 12; Tony's E550 12; Chase and Taylor Realtors 11; Rich- mond Inn 10; ABC No. 1 10; Allencourt Lanes 9; Michael‘s Gift 9: Donaghues BA 9; Wil- son Niblett Motors 7; F. Powell Fencing 6. Norm Roberts has opened up a six-pin spread in the average race and is presently sporting a 253 average followed by B. Jul- ian with 247 and N. Thomas with 247.- ABC MEN’S MAJOR The Hall's Fuel Oil team is showing good strength in the second series by winning seven of their first nine games for 17 points. High triples for the week were: N. Roberts 772; N. Thomas 752; T. Saul 741; J. Hall 740; F. Price 725; B. Mathewson 725; F. Ryan 716: R. Margerum 715; S. Smith 709: R. Lahey 709. ALLENCOURT YOUTH LEA- GUE The Allencourt Youth League held its annual Christmas Party with Bantams and Juniors re- ceiving gifts including fruit and candy. Seniors bowled for alarm clocks and pen and pencil sets. Winners are as follows: (Pen and Pencils) Duane Reid. Brian Oliver. Janet MacDonald, Jerry MacDonald. Ian Murray. Linda Gilbert. Kathy Smith and Roger Ball. Chnstmas Draw winner of the $100 watch was Mrs. Kernohan with Mrs. Dollery winning the $50 watch. I The executive and coaches re- ceived a gift from the Allen- court staff. At the Pro-Am Tournament Sandy Hoult and Robbie Barker bowled with Jim Hoult and came 11th to win wallets. Janet MacDonald of 434 Fern- leigh Crescent North was elect- ed to represent our bowling centre in the National Youth Council “Centennial Bowling Queen” contest. The next step will be the “Zone Bowling Queen Contest” to take place in our zone Feb- ruary 18 or 19. Ieriss MacDonald wins the zone title she will receive a ribbon and be eligible to go on to the provincial finals March 4 or 5~and then on to Scarbor- ough March 26 for the National finals. All provincial queens will re- ceive an all expense trip to Scar- borough. and many prizes. The national queen will receive a $500 educational scholarship courtesy of the Coca Cola Com- pany of Canada Limited. and the Bowling Proprietors‘ Asso- ciation of Canada. ALLENCOURT MEN’S MAJOR A1 Richardson was top man in this week’s action with a 936 triple with games of 376, 324 and 236. Scott Parke was next with 851 followed by Harold Hewlett with 844; Jack Stanway 838, John Cruse 836; Andy Kovacs THURS, DEC. 29 â€" 8:30 PM. THORNHIll FARMERS MARKET SWEET DADDY SIKI vs. THE BEAST T.V. STARS FROM MAPLE LEAF GARDENS WRESTLING Wrestling Fans get set for the biggest Holiday Wrestling Card ever brought to this area 4 MIDGE'I'S 4 RESULTS Last Friday and Sunday the Cleaners were knocked out. of first place in the North York League with a 3-1 loss to Barrie and a 2-0 I defeat by Newmarket and l I followed these with a 1-0 I loss to Oakville Sunday at- ’ _ I ternoon. 833: helth Jeanâ€"Marie 808: Les At no time this season have Chidley 794; and Bill Jackson 1h? hantams been more than1 784. . two goals away from victory and‘ Cardinal insulation swept have usually come on in the seven points from Allencourt final period to win most of Lanes. 1" 5-2 Splits it “'39 their encounters. Manufacturing Life taking the The lack of scoring power measure of Tom Hughes; Rich- has the players greatly con- mond Auto Wreckers beat Al- cemed_ ThPV cannot under. lencourt Electronics; Turnbullstand why they are suddenly Groceries over Bob‘s Delivery losing games they used to win Service; and Allencourt IGA\\yith‘ease. ' Whipped .ABC BOWL In a 4-3 Part of the. problem appears Split. Richmond Inn . Edged‘to be defence. as opposing for- lWatt S Real .Estate which in-Iu'at‘ds appear to roam at will to eluded a rarity â€" a t_le game. constantly test Ken Hughes in Gord HObSOH continues 10 goal and eventually wear him lead the high anl'age With 278 down to pot sufficient counters followed by A] Richardson with for a win, 274? Stan ShadOff 254: Art Hig- Super skaters of peewee fame. gi‘ls 250; Tim 53111 256; Vic Daryl Rice, Steve Addley, Paul Reid 249; and John Cruse with Brown and Gary H311 are find- 248- inE themselves being deposited It was also turkey roll night and the following hungry bowl- ers won turkeys: Al Richardson, Bob Weeks, Scott Parke, Jim Davidson, Harold Hewlett. Jack Stanway, Lionel Gilbert. Mike Parrett, Jim Morley. Keith‘ Jean-Marie. Ed Elliott and Ron, Kimberly. Standings: Cardinal lnsula-l tion 28; Manufacturers Life 27; Bob's Delivery Service 23; Richâ€"i mond Auto Wreckers 21: Turnâ€" bull Groceries 21: Tom Hughes. 20; Allencourt Lanes 19: ABC Bowl 14; Allencourt Electronics; on their well-padded britches by opposing players with an ease and consistency that an- noys the spectators and misses the keeni?) eye of the referees. It is most significant that the recent losses have been against the heavy checking and hanging type hockey as played by Barrie and Newmarket. which leaves the local hoys con- fused and disorganized by rough tactics. Team officials hope that the trip to Windsor to participate Standings: Cardinal Insula- tion 28; Manufacturers Life 27; Bob‘s Delivery Service 23; Rich- mond Auto Wreckers 21: Turnâ€" bull Groceries 21: Tom Hughes 20; Allenoourt Lanes 19; ABC Bowl 14: Allencourt Electronics 12; Richmond Inn 11: Allen- court IGA 7; Watt‘s Real Estate On December 7. Bayview’s Grade 9 Volleyball Team played at the Langstaff Secondary School Tournament. Unfortunately they lost to Langstaff. Thornhill Secondary School. Markham High, Wood- bridge High. All was not lost though as the team knocked over Rich- mond Hill High School. Referee and umpire for Bay- view were Johanne Nugent and Carol Barfoot, respectively. Bayview recently won the archery tournament with the high scorer being Sue Lalonde of this school. Congratulations are extended to her for a job well done. Present color team standings for girls are: Gold is first with 140 points; Green second with 110 points: Red, third with 100 points: and Black, fourth with 50 points. NEWMARKET: Town councill has approved a bylaw to reduce the number of appointees to the recreation, parks and commun- ity centres committee. The com- mittee had asked that only two members of council be appoint- ed, rather than two members and the mayor (ex officio). Council added an amendment making the mayor an ex-officio member without voting privil- eges unless another appointed council member is not present at a meeting. TAG TEAM BOUT ALL SEATS $1.25 Bayview Girls’ Sports BY PIA SCHENK MAIN EVENT WATSON HANS WHIPPER Local Novices, Midgets, ‘in the Riverside Bantam Tourn-i ament over the Christmas 1401-; idays will prove that the latest; losses are against isolated cases‘ ‘of body-checking hockey. If} tthe same style of “bash-him andi knock-him~down" shinny is played in Windsor. then Rich- mond Hill had better resign themselves to being a good bantam team that just didn't quite make it in 1966-67. Skat- ing apparently is going out of hockey from the bantam level up to juveniles and the North End Cleaners are learning their trade the hard way, from the .seat of their pants. Super skaters of peewee fame. Daryl Rice, Steve Addley, Paul Brown and Gary Hall are find- ing themselves being deposited on their well-padded britches by opposing players with an ease and consistency that an- noys the spectators and misses VS. Oh yes, the one goal scored in the last three games was a well-executed pass attack ag- ainst Barrie with Ian McKinley picking the top corner. After Ian picked himself up from the ice, he had the consolation of scoring to ease the pain of his bruised dignity. Mike Evans was retained by the bantams and Paul Martin has been returned to the house league until his school marks improve. Chris Andrews. cast and all. has assumed the duties of trainer, runner, organizer and what have you, and as fore- cast last week has not missed one practice or game since his unfortunate accident. Next Friday the North Enders host Wexford Bantams at the bandbox and a good free-skating contest is expected. Be sure to catch 14-year-olds in their last test before the Christmas Tour- nament. Sunday the Surf Marine Juv- eniles played Newmarket in a North York League game and won by a score of 6-2. Greg Sephton paced Richmond Hill (Continued from Page 13) JUVENILES MORE SPORTS 0N PAGE 22 by netting three goals. 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