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All Sorts Of Sports By BOB CARTON Power To The Stars To anyone who has been reading my column now for any length of time, I am sure that it has become quite apparent that I am deeply disturbed by the seemingly great amount of apathy shown by most of the general public in Canada toward sports. This lack of interest starts at the very top and works its way right down to the bottom of the sports scale throughout these 10 provinces. High school sports, amateur sports, and even professional sports are all tainted to some degree by the lack of generated interest towards them by Canadian citizens. On the other hand, the United States of Am- erica, as I am sure you are all well aware by now, is a nation that virtually thrives on sports, which is indeed the backbone of the country. Tributes and honors bestowed upon exceptional athletes, or for that matter even good or sometimes mediocre ones, in the U.S.A. are far greater than most in Canada could even imagine. ’l: * )Ii is * HALL OF FAME No matter how many gifts and/or rewards are poured upon prestigous athletes in the States, re- gardless of what sport they are involved in, the general consensus among these better than average sportsmen as to what the supreme compliment would be in which to signify their ability in sports, would be induction into the Hall of Fame. Granted, we here in Canada have our own versions of the athletic Hall of Fame (hockey in Toronto, football in Hamilton), but not in nearly the same degree of importance. , 3r :0: II: o # AMATEUR SPORTS DENIED Without a doubt there are probably numerous miniature Hall of Fame buildings spread throughout Canada, some of which are dedicated to amateur athletes in one area of sports. But, in my opinion, there are two major ingred- ients missing in order to make these establishments considered really successful. The smaller of the two components is that there are simply not enough of them for a country this size. And, because of this factor, the present nostalgia centres‘are forced to cover a sport, say curling, on a national basis. This simply means that instead of devoting the entire building to one province’s history of the sport, it is forced to include the whole country within the realms of its walls. The result from such a practise is quite evident, as each individual province is aIIOWed a quota of material which can or will be included into the Hall of Fame, and therefore only the real greats from each province have a chance of making it. . This action tends to cut away or oppress norm- ally important people or objects from the hall simply because there is just not enough room. My other belief as to what is internally wrong with the present institutions is that they do not go deep enough and cover as wide a variety of area as they should. This would seemingly leave out the lower few rungs of each sport, and tend to spotlight the higher echelons where the greater amount of ability and skill are displayed. * I O i I TWO PROPOSALS My first proposal is somewhat of a result should the second improvement ever come about. Bluntly, proposal number one states that in- creased efforts should be made in the direction of THE LIBERAL,.Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, April 27, 1972 . . . Sport Spot: . . . (Continued from Page 13) this year was the start of an annual recognition of Canadian amateur sports as indicated by a Sports Canada official. _ . The happy part of it was that It was a R1ch- mond Hill team that made the kick-off contribution. I am unabashedly happy about that. As I said be- fore, it don‘t happen every day. ’3 >3 # I t LETTER OF CONGRATS Yet one more concluding point to wind up the day was the receiving of a letter from F. B. Clark. Canadian Consul General in Manila re the Dynes victory. “Considerable goodwill and publicity were gen- erated for Canada by the fine performance of the Richmond Hill Dynes Softball team in the Third World Men’s Softball championship held in Manila March 2-12, 1972. “The value of Canadian participation in inter- national sports competitions is indeed proven by this tournament. The fact that Canada won is a dividend but, more important, the Canadians were good sports on the field and their behavior at all times was exemplary. “As a result, the Canadian image has improved considerably in the Philippines and Canada is far better recognized as a sports conscious nation due to the considerable publicity which this tournament generated for eight days.” ' * * )l O * Also making the trip were Mayor William Laz- enby and Donald Deacon, Liberal MLA for York Centre. All in all, well â€" C'est Magnifique! Or something like that. 84 It ’i # # SOFTBALL Softball notes here: The word from Mary Will- iamson of the Girls’ Legion Intermediates is that the team is welcoming any female aspirants for tryouts with this year’s teams. Outdoor practices are slated to start shortly. All the girls’ games locally are played Wednesday nights at the town park. Anyone interested in working out may get addi- tional information by callin g Mary at 884-7620. Also, Oak Ridges reports a booming season coming, with some 250 kids having registered for minor softball there this season. A total of 14 teams will be in action from Tyke up to Midgets. The loop is in need of coaches, so if you’re inter- ested, they are definitely interested. ’I‘ SI! * it ill MINOR HOCKEY DUE Finally, the big annual windup Richmond Hill Minor Hockey Association Dinner and Awards Day and Night will be held May 6 at the town arena. The younger types of tykes up to peewees will be feted from 1 to 4 pm with the senior groups going from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission for child- ren and adults is $1.75. A dance will be held from 8:30 to midnight with all teenagers welcome. Admission to the dance is 75 cents. Anyone, of course, having bought tickets to the banquet, won’t have to pay 75 cents. Orch- estra will. be “The 'Eye”, formerly known as the TENNIS, By J. Beresford Anderson Phone 884-2115 The tennis courts are now'the courts will ready for play with the nets in half-hour. Place, and some members have already been trying to get the winter kinks out of their limbs. We are planning a full season which will include recreational and team play, round robins and tournaments, as well asilnter-County Tennis coaching for both seniors and juniors. JUNIOR COACHING July 15 and August 19. TEAM PLAY and will commence the week of May 8. Ian Griffin, a profes- sional coach who has been with the club for the past two years. will be in charge. This will cost $1 for eight one-hour lessons. For applications to join the club, phone 884-1729 or 884- 4508. Classes will be limited so get your applications in EARLY. You will be informed of the time of your class. JUNIOR LEAGUE TENNIS We will be entering boys’ and girls’ teams in the Inter-Coun- ty Tennis Association Junior Leagues. Boys and girls under the age of 18 on January 1, 1972, with tennis experience, are asked to come out to tennis practice on Saturday at 93m. Promising players will benefit from the experience of senior team players. who themselves have been through the mill of competitive junior tennis and coaching in England and Austâ€" ralia. The teams will have to be formed by mid-May, when a busy match schedule will start and continue until the end of July. SENIOR COACHING Coaching for senior beginners and intermediate players also starts the week of May 8. De- nesday mornings. later. . t c t‘ t the club. tournament Men’s Singles on June 11. ASSOCIATION zation of tennis we get several ada. tails are the same as for the Wheelchair junior coaching. t * Basketball Used tennis balls are urgently required for the junior pro- grams. Will anyone who has tennis balls to spare, please give them to any member of the ex- ecutive or take them to Mon- ica Vermeulen at 33 Centre will play an cm at 2 pm. ._ LET'S PLAY be cleared evel-yient are The Flintstones. The Round robins are scheduled for May 27. which is also our official Opening Day, June 7. We have entered teams in the Associa-‘weber M , tion Major Division their “B"‘ th 704 (210' 266' 228)‘ Division and their ladies league, as well as a team in the York- As far as junior coaching is’Simcoe Association. The Inter- concerned, this will be available‘pounty Major and “B” teams for all levels from be inner u will Is on Tuesday evenings. _ - . . _ g 5 pland fheyladies will play Wed_(l701, lxarl Reisenwebei had 679' The York- Simcoe games will be on Thurs- day evenings. There will be tryâ€" outs for the various teams and. these teams will be announced Our tournament for the club championships in various cate- gories will start on September 2 with the finals on September 23. The dates of The Inter-' County, York-Simcoe, and On- tario Lawn Tennis Association tournaments will be posted at We will be the hosts for one the York-Simcoe nun i RESULTS I l _ ABC BOWLING ‘ The regular season ended Friday night with the Hell's Angel's finishing first in league play followed by Roger's Re- jects, The Go Aways and Hog- an's Heroes. These four teams will be bowling for championships in the playoffs. Playoffs for the Consolation (Trophy also start Friday and fithe teams competing in this ev- ‘Impossibles. The Killers. and The Penguins. Winners of both groups will receive trophies. Therefore please support your respective teams by attending regularly. The ladies were led by Kay Pat Horton 675 (236, 240, 199); ,Pat Gordier 618 (184, 233. 196). Ed Simmons was tops for the men with 697 (264, 227. 206). Don Powell had 693 (285. 238. (276, 183, 220). The President’s Trophy win- ners were the G0 Aways with 81901 followed by Roger's Re- jects with 80206. The Penguins had 79526. June 3 is the date of the bow- ling banquet at the Masonic Hall on Crosby Avenue. Social hour starts at 6:30 pm with din- ner at 7:15 pm sharp. _ NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1 AND OTHERS In the Estate of Jesse Chambers 57'5ka CAMPERS BAKER'S TRAILER SALES (A Division of Baker’s Sales & Service) 147 NO. 7 HIGHWAY EAST 889-947 2 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING. RICHMOND HILL ONTARIO LAWN TENNIS We have joined the associa- tion which is the parent organi- in Ontario. With our membership as a club publications which will keep us informed ab- out tennis in Canada. Individu- als can join the OLTA for $1.50 per senior member, and every- one is urged to do so, in order to help tennis generally in Can- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIlIIII\lllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIlIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll All persons having claims ag-v ainst the Estate of Jesse Cham- bers late of the Town of Rich- mond Hill, in the Regional Mu- nicipality of York, who died on or about the 22nd day of Jan-, uary, 1972 are hereby notified to send particulars of same ml the undersigned on or before! the 17th day of May, 1972, after which date the Estate will bel distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the under-l signed shall then have notice, “and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have . HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Monday, May I5 T972 NEW ARENA 7.30 P.M. The Canadian National Wheelchair basketball team exhibition game against the Israeli World Championship team this Sunday at Varsity Ar- Street East. Proceeds will go toward notice. DATED at Richmond Hill, this 12th day of April, 1972. Irene Edna Leonard and Thomas G. Leonard, Executors of the Es- by their solicitor, Robert H. Black- burn, c/o Messrs. Lawlor, Le- Bar- 55 Yonge tate of Jesse Chambers, Claire, Stong 8: Nevins, risters & Solicitors, All interested persons are invited to attend. . Suggestions or requests for changes in the con- stitution must be submitted in writing to the secretary on or before Saturday, May 6. T. Graham, W. H. Hutchinson, President Secretary Malcolm James group. Special invited guests at the banquet will be the World Champion Dynes Jeweller team. The executive is urging the parents to get out and support the event and minor hockey in general. Tickets can be purchased from convenors or at the door. The Richmond Hill Raiders Richmond Hill Raiders To Field Peewee, Bantam Football Teams “It’s hoped that this will be erecting and furnishing more Hall of Fame buildings throughout Ontario in particular, and Canada in general. and Bantam teams in the ScaI- entually of an itty-bitty Grey boro Boys Football League this Cup,” said Mr. Simpson. season. * * * * Will be represented by Peewee the prelude to the holding ev- NEW TENNIS FACILITIES It has been announced by the town parks and recreation committee that new tennis courts are to be built in Crosby Park with clubhouse facilities as well. This is a welcomed an- nouncement as it will relieve the overcrowding on our pres- ent three courts in the town park. A new board system will be instituted this year to ensure a fair distribution of court time. When people are waiting to play EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE 18 HOLES -â€" PAR 60 August. ian team. abled persons normal lives. sending the Canadian team to the Paralympic Games in Heidleberg, Germany in A second game will feat- ure the Toronto Argos ag- ainst the Canadian Maccab- Purpose of the games will be to create public aware- ness of the number of dis- in wheel- chairs in Canada and their efforts to lead relatively Street North, Richmond Hill, Ontario. w R.H.H.A. â€" Box 85, RICHMOND HILL : THINK SUMMER! THINK VACATIONll The second proposal is simply that I feel all levels of sports should be included in such ventures, and not to leave out the lesser levels of that partic- ular sport. By this I mean that not only should senior and national basketball teams across the country get recognition for their accomplishments, but that col- lege and high school basketball also get the acclaim they rightly deserve. it C i C * NOT BIG IN THIS COUNTRY As I have stated in the past, basketball is not one of the more popular sports on the national level, although it does seem to generate some degree of interest on a regional basis. But, the fact remains that these college and high school boys should not go out and participate in basketball on a school team basis for up to nine of their educational years, and in the end receive absolutely no recognition for any feats they may have performed on the court. Of course this goes for all sports in college and particularly high school. The Americans are continually proud of the records their high schoolers make or break, and because of this fact, the incentive to stay and com- pete in sports is much greater in the U.S.A. because they are recognized when they do well. _ If some sort of materialistic form of apprecia- tion were built in order to display the feats of our high school athletes, I am sure the participation in athletic endeavors would increase throughout the country, with the end result being the production and turning out of better athletes. 8 it * * lI‘ PRINCIPLE OF THE MATTER Regardless of the fact that better all around athletes would be emerging from this country, the prinCIple of the whole thing is why should high school sports be discriminated against? Although they may not have national interest and would not be considered vitally important because of the fact that high school sports is rated so far down the list, the feats which these athletes perform are very important to them as individuals, at: a: no: a a: AWARENESS NECESSARY But, once again the old ‘lack of interest' factor creeps into this illustrious dream. and must be serâ€" iously considered as it is a very real and somewhat discouraging problem. Anawareness as to just how much sports affects our soc1ety and in what way it does is absolutely necessary if any of the ideas (dreams if you will) that I have written about in the past are to be even considered possible. I have discussed several routes which could V But none be taken in order to achieve such a goal. of these ideas are really feasible if the public fails to respond to them and are unwilling to accept them. As a country we may be several years or dec- ades :iway from tins point in our cultural develop- ment, but i am sure that we will reach it someday. ' o Last season the locals spon- sored a juvenile entry in the same loop. The addition of the two local representatives will swell the league to 24 teams comprising 11 peewee entrys, eight bantam and five juveniles. “We’ve come a long way since it all started back in 1962 and we seem to be ing punt. pass and run comp- etitions during the halftime of 5011. The SBFL will also be holdâ€"I Scarboro Rams games this sea- “It is expected that the Win- ners will go on to represent Eastern Canada in the punt, pass and run national champion- ships to be held as part of next fall‘s Grey Cup classic,” said Simpson. on Bathurst St. ’ â€"â€" DAILY GREEN FEES â€" 0 WEEK DAY MEMBERSHIPS 0 FULL MEMBERSHIPS ROYAL DOWNS 7985 Bathurst. St., Thornhill 11/2 miles north of Steele: GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB é THINK TRAVEL 1 THINK RENAULT a NO MATTER WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO THIS SUMMER, NO MATTER WHERE YOU PLAN TO growing and going on to bigger and better things all the time,” commented league president Dave Sim- pson of Scarboro. Training camps for the SBFL teams will open around the first, of August with the league op- ener slated for September 10. The league, one of the largest of its kind in the country, has over 800 boys 10 years of age and up playing regular playoff Canadian football. a no: at at “Besides this,” said Simpson, “the Vikings in the Highview Area and the West Rouge Wranglers sponsor house leag- ues which act as a farm system and has well over 200 more boys in uniform padding, learn- ing to block, pass, tackle and punt.’ ‘ The new president for 1972 also pointed out that I the various minor football ‘ leagues throughout the pro- I vince have “gotten together in an attempt to standardize the rules, weight and age classifications and sched- ules of the teams and tour- naments. “As a result,” he said, “the SBFL is renaming their juniors as peewees and their senior as bantams. This will allow for inter-league and provincial championships to be played.” One of the features in 1972. will be the first annual Ontario Minor Football Tournament to be played at Ivor Wynn Stad-i .ium in Hamilton Thanksgiving weekend. 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