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itihmtl sports Classified Section B Wednesday, April 28, 1976 I’ll never understand women. I can understand World War I and II, live with the Korean War and Vietnam. Women leave me ab- solutely baffled. Not that this is bad or even really unsettling. Some things are just meant to be. I love it. ~ So it was with an air of non- chalance I picked up my phone during the recent Leafs- Philadelphia series (the one the Leafs won in the 15th round). It was ringing, by the way. Came the voice over the line: “Are you the Fred Simpson who writes the Sports Column in The Liberal?" My first instinct was to deny it but the voice seemed harmless and, alas, it was also female. The Toros? “We’re trying to save the Toronto Toros and we wonder if you could put a little piece in your column about it?" “The Toros?," I replied weakly. “Save the Toros?" Striving to be understanding I suggested the world was full of things out there to save. You name it. Ireland, Beirut, reindeer, wolves, just anything. But the Toros? The voice persisted. “Yes,_we want to save the Toros, keep them in Toronto." Shauna Parr She‘s a Toro fan Savethe who?? Fred Simpson Suspecting a trap I asked if they were really serious? They were and what follows is the whole truth. Hill gals “They” are Debbie Heard and Shauna Parr of Richmond Hill, both 16 and students at Richmond Hill High. “We want to keep the Toros in Toronto because they are nice guys and they want to stay here. They don’t want to go to Memphis, Fl‘llorida or some other place like t at." The speaker was Debbie, or was it Shauna? No matter. “We've decided.” said Debbie or Shauna, “to start a protest movement to convince the Toros’ management that there are enough fans around there that want them to stay right here.” They went on. “Oh, we like the Maple Leafs but we really feel for the Toros. We've been to 18 of their games and they are really for the young people. Super “They’re so gracious. They are happy to talk to you, give autographs, they’re, well, super." “Don't say super,” I shouted (Continued on 8-4) Debbie Heard ....soisshe These members of the Richmond H ill Aquatic Club are shown getting their swimming in early this year as they prepare for a long, hot summer of competitions. Finding the water just great are (left to Theyswim for unand to; gld Gtz‘n or feet at the nice way‘ right) Steve Davey and Dave Justice, two of the top competitors in the club. There are a host of other promising young members hoping to bring home the gold medals. Hill Aquatic Club . They mine for ’gold’ ' RICHMOND HILL â€" C-mon in, the swimming‘s fine at the Richmond Hill Aquatic Club and it figures to get even better this season. The medals are starting to come. Thanks to the cbaching methods of John Ciniglio and his assistant, Glenna Fee, tangible dividends have been realized in the form of gold, silver and bronze medals. Perhaps, even more important, the strokes, times and stamina of all swimmers, especially the newcomers, have shown great improvement thanks to the insistance of correct training techniques. The creation of the new division 2 of the Ontario championships widened the At Thornlea pool Hill Markham youths chalk up six firsts T H 0 R N H I L L Markham and Richmond Hill swimmers came up their efforts: people will receive cer‘ tificates of promotion for Meloche (SSC) 5232.6; Brian Smith (MAC); - Pattie Carter (LSC); with some front-running in the distance pennant meet at Thornlea Secondary School Sunday placing first in six of the eight heats. Impressive individual 7 performances were turned in by Craig Hroncok of Markham Aquatic Club and Stephen Davey of Richmond Hill Aquatic Club. Hroncok finished first in the 200 metres Back C with a time of 3:00.6 closely followed by Terry Roberts of Richmond Hill with 3200.8. He also chalked up'a first in the 200 metres with a time of 2250.2. Finishing second was Mark Innes at 2:504. Davey took the 200 metres Back B in a time of 2253.5 and the 200 Fly B at 3205.] followed by clubâ€" mate Gordie Wood at 3207.0 and David Justice. He also topped the list in the 200 metres Free B at 2235.7 followed by teammate Rodney Graham at 2244.4. 200 metre Back, Linda Phillips, Scarboro, from C to B grade; Bonnie Branch, Rich- mond Hill, from B to A grade. 200 metre Free, David Justice, Richmond Hill, from D to C grade; Lance Ross, Markham from D to C grade. Results Pennant results: 200 metres Back C. Craig Hroncok (MAC) 3200.6; Terry Roberts (RHAC) 3:008; Gail Overton (SSC) ; Shawn Meloche (SSC ), Rodney Graham (RHAC); Karen Branch (RHAC). 200 metres Back B, Stephen Davey (RHAC); 2253.5; David Gardner (SSC) 2253.7; Debbie Hawryuk (SSC). 200 metres Breast C, Rodney Graham (RHAC) 3217.2; David Justice (RHAC) 3220.2; Ibn Majid (SSC); Debbie Hawryluk (SSC); Mark Innes (RHAC); Terry Roberts (RHAC). Linda Phillips (SSC). 200 metres Fly B, Stephen Davey (RHAC) 3205.1; Gordie Wood (RHAC) 3207.0; David Justice (RHAC); Donna Hawryluk (SSC); Jeff" Smith (MAC); Lance Ross (MAC). 200 metres Free D, Craig - Hroncok (MAC) 2:502: Mark Innes (RHAC) 2250.4; Robin Hewitt (RHAC); Terry Roberts (RHAC) 2251.0; Brian Smith (MAC); Ken Plant (RHAC). 200 metres Free B, Stephen Davey (RHAC) 2235.7; Rodney Graham (RHAC) 2244.4. 200 metres I.M.B, David Gardner (SSC) 2245.5; Stephen Davey (RHAC) 2245.2; Rodney Graham (RHAC) 2:58.13; Gordie Wood (RHAC); Shawn Meloche (SSC); Mark Innes (RHAC) and IBN Magid (SSC) were tied for sixth place. Clubs participating were Richmond Hill (RHAC); Markham Promotions In addition to the rib- placements, the following (SSC) 5:27 400 metres Debbie Hawryluk (SSC) bons awarded the first six 5:20,8; David Gardner (MAC); Scarboro(SSC); Lakeshore (LSC); and Young Mens Hebrew Association (YMHA). Free B, .0; Shawn Kinge (res are champs KING CITY â€" The HA. McLean Kingettes walked off with the York Pee Girls Hockey Association "B" Championship here Monday by, downing the Schomberg Golden Hawks in a 4-point round robin play-off. In the first game of the series, played in King City March 8, the two teams battled to a 1-1 deadlock. Carol Moor turned in a strong performance in the Schomberg nets as the Kingettes outshot their opposition 28-12. Marianne Markus opened the scoring for Schomberg at the 9:25 mark of the first period on a pass from Darlene Knibbe. Despite three Schomberg penalties King was held scoreless through the second. but. Lynn Olson finally found the mark at 12:05 of the third from Rosemary Maggiacomo and Cathy Lawrence. Hot goaltending Kingettes netminder Diane Hawksworth came up with a big second game shutout March 11 while her team mates wrapped three between the Schomberg pipes. Mary Williamson led the Kingettes scoring with two goals while line mate Cathy Adamac picked up a goal and an assist and Cathy Lawrence two assists. The Golden Hawks wasted no time in the third game as it took Darlene Knibbe only 49 seconds to blast home a pass from Diane Van Hart and Marlene Markus. Schomberg tallied again at 13248 of the first when Markus scored on a three way passing play from Knibbe and Cathy Steenhoest. Twentyâ€"eight seconds into the second frame Cathy Adamac beat Schomberg goalie Carol Moor on a breakaway to put Kingettes on the scoreboard. Flipping Lynn Olson's goal mouth pass into an open corner Adamac counted (continued on 8-2) l scope of the competiton and Richmond Hill swimmers wasted no time in seizing their opprotunities. Break records . In .the boys 13-14 year class, Steve Davey twice broke personal records to win a gold medal in the 100 metres breaststroke, and a silver medal in the 200 metres race next day. Almost immediately afterwards, his teammate Bonnie Branch, made it a full set for the club by winning a bronze in 100 metres backstroke. Wins gold Only a few weeks later Bonnie swam the race of her life to win a gold medal in the 100 metres backstroke in the Division 2 senior race, then broke her own best times to win a bronze in the 200 metres event. For a small club to get two golds, a silver, and two bronzes in provincial championships is riches indeed â€" the first gold medals ever won by the club. But even to qualify for provincial championshps is tough and the club showed its new depth by having five swimmers qualify for and compete in the Division 2 championships. Improved times In addition to the two medal winners, Karen and Gordie Wood competed with improved times, as did Penny Davey, Steve‘s sister, and all these swimmers substantially improved their original seeding in the championships. The fact that two brother and sister teams reached the champinships is not ’ - unusal for swimming is very much a family sport. Branch is president ' Al Branch is the president of RHAC'. with his wife Marlene the president of] the Ladies’ Auxilliary. Bonnie‘s sister Karen is also a suc- cessful competitor and now their younger brother Jay has started to win ribbons in boy’s 10 and under races. One of the club’s founders, Peter Pfenning, for years has had most of his family swimming, or otherwise in- , volved in the club. His youngest son, Kirk, is the present competitive member of the family. Coach Ciniglio Coach Ciniglio’s son John is as keen on swimming as his father is on coaching which is yet another example of family participation. Keep in family Other family memberships include Terry and Dawn Roberts, Helga and Andrew Pape and Michael and Steve Zajac. Parents soon realize that all the youngsters are winners eventually in health, stamina and the sheer pleasure of belonging to a friendly but competitiveswim club like RHAC. Pause that refreshes Hi there, I‘m Penny Davey and we’re all set for another busy summer of swimming com- petitions at the Richmond Hill Aquatic Club. Join in the fun. I‘m going in so see you later.