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WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 6 1974 COMMUNITY .SPORTS Rams near basemen 1‘, but spirits not damp By Fred Simpson Living in the basement apartment area of the Provincial Junior ‘A' Hockey League is definitely not Richmond Hill Rams’ Coach Karl Brimblecombe‘s idea of the good life. But it's not dampening his spirits. “There’s not a doubt in my mind we’re going to. break out.” Coach Brim- blecombe was saying in the wake of last week's Tuesday night 6-6 tie with the Dixie Beehives. He was still inclined to ponder over Dixie’s late goal which snatched away what seemed to be an exâ€" citing aod much-needed win for the still struggling ninth place Rams. , - It came seconds after Rams? Goalie Doug Brumwell made a cliff- hanger grab of a sizzler from the "stick of Dixie’s Dave Large who had sailed onto his doorâ€"step unim- peded by any Richmond Hill defenders. That looked like the stop "ii'b'yj; ,_ Fred ' Simpson that would save the game. Then came a face-off and the same Large latched onto the puck and. believe it or not, pulled the same routine. The Rams cooperated by not being there and this time Large easily lifted the puck past a helpless Brumwell at 17:35. Groan. It was Large’s second goal of the night. Missed assignment “It was simply a case of someone missing his assignment,” said Brim- blecombe. “That‘s been happening all too often with us. We’ve been far too loose defensively." While the defence has suffered some mental lapses in its own end, Coach Brimblecombe doesn’t hang the entire blame on them. “Your defence can’t do the job unless your forwards are coming back to help them and we‘ve “also been lax that way." Tuesday night‘s Dixie encounter was typical of the Rams‘ play most of the season to date. They outshot the visitors 40 to 28 but were 1.? ‘ Fate is a curler fiventy-three-year-old Thornhiller Ron Clark is the new manager of the Richmond Hill Curling Club and (he should have no trouble knowing what the members expect from him. You see, Ron has been‘a'member himself for the pastjs'even years. Sort of grew up to the job. “'I'never thought too much of curling in those days”, he was saying the other afternoon from the mellow confines of the Spacious lounge at thel club ‘quarters on Elgin Mills Road East. It was only fitting for the occasion that aladies game of hack and house was underwayon the six rinks located beyond the glass. They were themselves. enjoying “My mother and father were original members and it was my father who finally dragged me down. It was one of those father and son sessions they used to have here. “I couldn't see the point of throwing rocks and I am." ' swinging a broom. I tried it, caught the bug, and here FEVER The “bug” just about describes curling fever. It doesn’t look like a fun game to watch but once you play it you‘re on your way to becoming an addict. Ron had to explain the way the game works so you know what an addict I am. Just have to toss a rock and sweep a broom one of these days. Maybe tomorrow . It would be no exaggeration to say rocks and brooms have shaped Ron‘s destiny to date. “I took a business management training course at Humber College for three years." explained Ron. “I took a job in Hamilton and worked there while still living at home in Thornhill and curling here in my spare time. Then the position came open here and it was offered to me. I took it." Enter the destiny bit again. Ron, who is a lifelong resident of Thornhill. has been married for three months. Guess where he met wife Jane? Right. She was busy throwing a rock at the Richmond Hill club. “Jane's an avid curler and we‘re often here together. This is a particular help because it’s a new job for me and I have to spend quite a bit of time here. I have no average day. For example, sometimes Iget here at 9 am and leave at midnight. It depends." i INSTANT SERVICE Sometimes Ron is also an instant bartender. The ladies had finished their game by this time. had gathered in the lounging area. “Is the bar open?" questioned one. This was a signal fer-:Ron to excuse himself and start mixing while I sat and mulled over curling. I gather that the Richmond Hill club prides itself on being a fun thing. It has prestige but it doesn‘t resolve around “prestige”. As Ron explained it. everyone is welcome. There are spec1al days for juniors. ladies’ leagues. in- vitationals. men's. and mixed curling. Always handy is the lounge for those who care. Good place to relax and watch the action on the ice. “We have 425 members and we're aiming for a (continued on page 20) LET GEORGE DO IT! ERIC GEORGE for Regional Councillor still lucky to come out with a tie in the final few minutes. They trailed 20 at one point. Leading the Rams‘ ofâ€" fensive was Rick Febbo who fired home three goals. Right behind was Kevin Street with two and Dave “Digger” with one. Coach Brimblecombe has been getting considerable scoring punch from Febbo who “has been a most pleasant surprise this season.“ Febbo scoring “Febe has always been a hitter and now he‘s scoring and playing fine hockey as well. Of course, he‘s always had a hard shot so you can’t really say the scoring is a surprise.” Brimblecombe figures placing Febbo at centre between Larry Kimble and Mitch Edwards has helped him a lot. Another plus was Brimblecombe's decision to put Street between Dunkley and Stuart. Both Dunkley and Stuart are former centre~men and can fly. The coach is also satisfied with the third line of Mike Rowley. Jim Graham and Steve Glover. “Don’t forget. we’re missing Jimmy Clement who fills aregular spot and that‘s been causing some confusion with line changes. And Glover missed Tuesday‘s game with the flu." That game saw Richmond Hill Minor Midget Ron RICK FEBBO Three goals Abernathy filling in Glover's left wing spot and playing very creditably. Brimblecombe feels his defensive corps is rounding into shape with the acquisition of Scott Mabley, a Richmond Hill minor hockey product who tried out with the NHL Washington entry, and Randy Herrington. Herrington is a winger turned defenceman and last season played junior hockey in Philadelphia. Two years ago he was an all star entry with Ajax in the Provincial Junior A loop. “Randy‘s just returned from the States and he's got to help us on the blueline. He has good moves and he's not afraid to mix it up.“ Brimblecombe is exâ€" pecting great things from hard-hitting Jim Roffey who has been ailing with a bad hand since the season began. “I can only repeat myself," concluded Brimblecombe. “This club will be heard from before too long.“ The Rams had most of last week off and are slated to play Seneca Friday night at Seneca at 7:30 and then go to North Bay Sunday for a 7:30 pm game. Provmcial Junior A G w L r F A p NorthBay M 9 4 I 83 63 I9 Seneca 12 9 2 I 63 43 I9 Aurora I3 7 3 3 74 55 17 North York N 6 6 0 66 67 I6 Whitby I] 7 5 l 67 48 IS Wextord ll 7 3 l 59 44 IS Markham 10 3 l 6 37 39 12 DIXIe 12 3 6 3 50 73 9 Tor. Nats l0 4 6 0 52 48 8 Richmond H!” II 3 7 I do 60 7 Royal York I] 2 I0 0 53 74 4 Weston l2 0 9 3 4 71 3 Monday’s Result Seneca 5. North York 3 Metro Junior 8 Central DiVision G W L T F A P Bramalea I0 8 I I 58 10 I7 Wextord II 7 3 I 63 3‘7 15 Red wings I0 5 3 2 39 43 12 St. Mgchael‘s II 5 6 0 52 $6 10 North York 12 4 7 I 55 66 9 Etobicoke 9 4 5 0 49 53 8 Nationals 17 l 10 I 35 64 3 Eastern DiviSio Pickering lo 8 2 0 82 30 16 Kingston l0 7 l 2 64 34 I6 Peterborough II 5 4 2 54 52 I2 Markham I2 3 5 d 58 65 IO Bellewlle II 4 6 l 53 S7 9 Whitby I0 3 4 3 46 65 9 Oshawa II I II 2 44 IOO 4 Monday’s Result North York 5, Tor. Nationals 3 Big midget tournament here March 24 to 30 The eighth Richmond, Hill International Midget Hockey Tournament will commence on March 24, 1975, with 32 Canadian and US teams participating under a revised set of Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) rules. Date of the annual seven day North American midget shinny shindig was set at a meeting held last week attended by Marsh Amos, president of Tournaments Inc.: Bob Reeves, president of the Richmond Hill Hockey Association; Doug Hopson. president of Branch 375 Royal Canadian Legion and 14 members of the tournament organizing committee. Secretary Don Bromley reported at the meeting that from 96 dispatched in- vitations. 30 teams have so far requested entry and would be considered when final selections are made by the committee in January. Tourney president Marsh Amos stated that increased arena ice rental costs, in- creased trophy costs and increased food costs have. in turn. forced up team registration fees to $50. He said. however. that no in- crease in public admission to the tourny at the Rich- mond Hill arena is en- visaged at this time. The 1975 tournament schedule will also be revised to cater to local residents who last year complained of WlLtOWDAlE â€" I537 Steeles E the frame and picture people THE PICTURES (/P 70.5 missing much of the action because of games being played during the evening supper hour. Final games of the evening will be scheduled to commence at either 7 or 7:30 pm. Some concern was ex- pressed over the recently revised OMHA rules which provide an automatic following game suspension upon a midget team which accumulates a total of 36 minutes in penalty time in a preceding game. This rule, which presumably is aimed at curbing typical Ali â€" Foreman midget ice follies, is sure to distress teams which frequently run up some 26 minutes in minor penalties. A majOr penalty would severely handicap such a team in that it would be disqualified from its next tournament game, and their scheduled opponent would presumably be awarded a “Bye”. However. as one com- mittee member said. “A team could win the tour- nament on byes. Any disgruntled team on their way out could easily provoke their opponents. who may be on the razors edge. into a disqualifying bout". The revised Ontario rules will be sent to all Canadian Provinces and United States teams which enter the 1975 tournament. FRE ear; 0., ‘ lEs m sea“ 1 west â€" 1939 Bloor S! w I BlodE oi Royal York so sin - 239-6574 CENTRAL â€"â€" Sbl Mt Pleownt Rd. # 3 doors N of The Crest â€" 484‘WI6 oow~svrew â€" (x72 Sheppard w or Bothurst Bothwst Shepp Plaza. â€"- 630â€"2643 -â€" l Light East at hymen â€" 221-5787 morme NRL; Hiucresl Mall range Si N or Hwy No 7- aaa.i2io CUSTOM FRAMING 20% OFF The 1975 season isn‘t even close yet but from the smiles you can gather that the Richmond Hill Dynes Jeweller have picked up their first “win” in signing Newmarket Rays‘ pitcher Bob Domik. Domik (seated) is shown putting his name to a Dynes contract while he‘s ringed by enthusiasm in the persons of (left to right) THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. Ontario. Wednesday. Nov. 6. 1974 â€" I9 (Photo by Ibert) Dynes Manager Russell “Casey” Cripps; Veteran Sta Outfielder Mickey Hancock; and Sponsor Vern Dynes. Domik was a member of the Jewellers for seven years before joining Newmarket in the Ontario Fastball League last season where he was selected the league‘s most valuable pitcher. Star hurler Bob Domik rejoins Dynes Jewellers Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers got a taste of the also-ran life in the fastball wars last season and ob- viously didn‘t like it a bit. They decided to do something about it. The first step came last week with the return of veteran Bob Domik who was a pitching mainstay with the Jewellers for seven years before changing into a Newmarket Rays jerseys of the Ontario Fastball League. “I‘m happy to be back.“ said Domik. “I’ve had a lot ol success and good moments with the Jewellers over the years. I‘m looking forward to an even better season and maybe we'll be back in the Canadian again.“ Domik claims he‘s in as good a form as he was two years ago in the World’s championship in Manila which was won by Richâ€" mond Hill via a 2-1 verdict over the favored United States. Domik was selected as the top pitcher in the tournament. “I’m throwing as hard as I did then." he said. “My playing weight is around 225 pounds, down from 240 to 250. I intend to keep it that way." Top Pitcher The 30-year-old Domik will be joining the Jewellers fresh from an impressive season with the Rays which followed a somewhat shaky one with Richmond Hill because of illness. Domik won the Most Valuable Pitcher award in the OFL loop which is considered the top fastball league in Canada com- prising such potent teams as Burlington, Oshawa Tony‘s (1974 Canadian champions). Toronto Globals. London and St. Catharines. He won 20 games, lost only three in league play, and led the league with an earned» run average of 1:06, better than the Globals' fireballing Pete Landers who came up with a 1.08 average. He struck out 208 batters. In his last season with the Jewellers Domik suffered from a prolonged bout with ulcers which finally felled him in the All Canadian at Hull which saw getting into just one game â€" and win» ning it â€" as Richmond Hill TRY j 9"”; cont 143819981125 Laundmmats‘ Open 7 AM to 11 PM Seven @ys a Week memos» am. , mommy. o amen Tâ€"‘wE Sen 0 PICTURE FRAMES FRAMED PICTURE PRINTS SCULVIURES EICHINGS ORIGINAL ART llIHOGRAPt-t [0-6 DAILY I t: munsfm. 10-9 II ‘ took the championship honors again. His season record was still pretty impressive as he started 33 games and came up with 22 wins and seven losses for an earned run average of 1.45. He struck out 342 batters. But it wasn't vintage Domik. Vintage Domik Vintage Domik was in 1972 when he averaged 15 strikeouts a game enroute to winning 36 and losing 7 and striking out 593 batters. His earned run average was 1.07. i “I enjoyed my season with the Rays," said Domik. “The competition was very stiff and that keeps you mentally up for every game.” Domik also threw a no-hitter at Hamilton. “I changed my pitching attitude slightly with the Rays," he said. “In other years I've tended to bear Firestone STORES In this uncertain world. Our written gurantees take a lot of uncertainâ€" ties out of car care For only $19 95. you'll get 40,000 miles of guaranteed alt‘gnment. The Lifetime Supreme battery is guaranteed to start as long as you keep your car. 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