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wms swnm, RICHMOND HILL â€" Glenn Patten of Oak Ridges won the boys 15 to 17-year-old high point trophy at the Hall of Fame swimming meet held at York University. He won a total of eight gold medals and one bronze. Patten came first in the 1500 metre (one mile) 'swim with a time of 17:12.8 bettering his own previous time by 25 seconds. He came first in the 400 metre free (4:226), 200 free (2203.4), 100 M free (56.9),100 M Fly (1202.8), 200 M Fly (2:16.0), and third place in the 400 M I.M. (4:591) Hi// badmin ton club takes third in row Patten was part of the 400 M freestyle relay team which came first and broke a new Ontario record with a time of (3:553) and swam the butterfly in the 400 medley relay with a winning time of 4:185. RICHMOND HILL â€" The Richmond Hill Badminton Club made it three big wins in a row Rosetown peewee tourney For Heights it was: Kelly Thorpe from Chris Babcock; John Reme from Kelly Thorpe and Craig Stevenson; John Zandona from Chris Babcock and Kelly Thorpe; Babcock from Thorpe. James Berry got the goal for Allencourt from Mike Daggett and Rob Stel. Glen Patten Hardware boys Win it 4-7 By Bob Ross Jr. RICHMOND HILL â€" Richmond Heights Hardware Atoms decisioned Allencourt Pharmacy 4-1 last week in Richmond Hill Minor House League action. Hughes Excavating 5, Kinnear Pontiac 0. Patrick Engel got two goals for Hughes with assists to Chris Dewar and Rob McNair. ‘ Darren Grodzinski also got two from Engel and Stephen Byer; Chris Kristenson from Paul Smith and Grodzinski. RICHMOND HILL â€" It’s hard to believe Christmas is arriving in just 10 more days. Braddock Optical 5, Risi 1. For Braddock: Todd Lawrence, two, from Mike Hubrick, Richie Pierce, Shawn Gallauger, Sean O‘Connor; Ralph Bail goalie Brian Quance looks like he just got caught in a Christmas shopping rush here as he lies somewhere under the weather while Geof Johnston (11) of Up 1706/ wins THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. December 15, 1976 By Bob Reeves racker tourney starts Friday when it downed Park- wood Club 15â€"1 following 14-2 and 15-1 wins previously. Friday night‘s game in Newmarket saw Hill Rams coming up with a strong defensive game in upsetting the Newmarket Flyers. RICHMOND HILL â€" It was a great weekend for the Richmond Hill Atom A‘s who won both games by 4-3 over Newmarket and 4-1 over Orillia. R i c h m o n d H i l l goalkeeper Rasheed Salvdin played an out- standing game in holding Newmarket back time and again. Two more victories for Hill Atom A’s ‘ The scores are follows: Ladies doubles, Jill Dalton and Jill Par- chment winning 15-5 and 17-16; Tanya Savoye and Joan Freeman winning 15-6 and 15-12. Men‘s doubles, Jim Ho and Peter H0 winning 15-1 and 14-6; Derek Smith Last minute Christmas'rush? Hilltown 2, Allencourt 1. For Hilltown, Scott Young unassisted; Robert McMillan from Tom Duffy. Allencourt, Paul Ruttenbeek from Jeff McRae. Galaxy ties Galaxy Restaurant 3, City Wide Rental 3. For Galaxy, Greg Moore from David Nicol; Nicol from Stuart Anderson; Anderson from Nicol. City Wide. Derek Di Battista. two. from , . Bob 3 Bottoms Wln Mr. Transmission 2, Bob’s Bottoms 3. For Bob’s it was I David Noble unassisted; Bill Easton from R. Keenan; Mike Goldsmith from Bill Easton. Transmission, Jim Flett, three, assisted on one by Ralph Capola; Capola unassisted; Dave Wright unassisted; Peter Major from Tony Marinelli and Ralph Capola. Minor Peewee Bob’s Boys 9. Jakma 0. For Bob’s, Todd Savoye four goals with two assists to Roy Chipping and one each to Robbie Shorrock and Walter Stack; Brian McKenna, two, from Chris Rablat and Blair Aubie; Richard Atkinson, two, from Brian McKenna, Blair Aubie, Omar Grant and Chris Roblat; Robbie Shorrock. Galaxy Restaurant 3, City Wide Rental 3. For Galaxy, Greg Moore from David Nicol; Nicol from Stuart Anderson; Anderson from Nicol. City Wide, Derek Di Battista, two, from Cesidio Negri, Barry McKinnon and Seybold from Todd Lawrence, Shawn Gallauger; Richie Pierce unassisted; Gallaugher from Seybold. Glen Dimp- fel scored for Risi. Novice It’s an exciting time for the kids and a busy time for their parents. It’s going to be busier for both the parents and players of our two peewee teams. I am referring, bf course, to their Ron Gelineau scored for the Rams along with Kevin McKinnis with two goals and Paul Joslin with one. Saturday night in Rich- mond Hill saw the Rams defeating Orillia with a strong team effort. The score was tied 1-1 going into the third period when the Rams pulled together for three unanswered goals to take the win. Scoring were team captam Paul .10an with three and Gelineau with one. and Orville Wong winning 15-1 and 15-8. Mixed doubles, Jill Dalton and Jim Ho winning 15-9 and 18-15; Tanya Savoye and Orville Wong splitting 15-8 and 9- 15; Jill Parchment and Peter Ho winning 154 and 15-1; Joan Freeman and Derek Smith winning 15â€" 12 and 15-9. Richmond Hill is at home Orangeville tomorrow (Thursday) at Langstaff. Charlton’s digs for the puck. But Brian got it despite the jam. Unfortunately, he didn’t stop all of them as his team lost 3-1 to Hostof teams Other teams involved will be coming from Owen Sound, Georgetown, Sharon, Barrie, Welland, Unionville, Newmarket, Oakville, Ajax, Bay Ridges, Cobourg, Oshawa and two from Thornhill. Some differences As many of you probably know, the RHHA and the Rams have had a few differences of opinion over the last couple of years. This promises to be a well-balanced, exciting tournament, so make a point of spending some time there in the days that follow. Christmas. I know you will enjoy it. Support the RamS' I attended the Rams game Tuesday of last week and you know, it was fine, exciting hockey. As I have already said, it‘s good hockey, very entertaining and the team is playing well, so why not come out and support the Rams. They would cer- tainly appreciate it. Many of them, through the course of arena gossip, have been greatly exaggerated. That’s normal! Other problems have been real. Dynes 5, Shield’s 1. Tom Kirisit 2, from Renoto Minuti and Jack Stewart; Pat Morra, two, from Jack Stewart, two, Renoto Minuti and Tom Kirisit; Mark Ellison unassisted. Brian Hull scored for Shield’s from Alan Jones. This year there are several Rich- mond Hill boys on the team and they are all playing well. But, once again, the crowd was small and it is hard to understand. playing in the Richmond Hill Rosetown Peewee tournament which starts Dec. 26 at 11:30 am. Two teams This year is a first for us, in that both our teams are participating and I know that this will excite a lot of people in town. _ Our A teanf, sponsored b3: Cadillac Baif, are on the ice at 7:30 pm. that evening. ‘We Eertainly wish both teams the very best of luck and who knows maybe they’ll meet in the finals. » Jeff'Rumble; Cesidio Negri unassisted. Charlton Hardware 3. Baif 1- For peewee Charlton, Robert Strang, two from Tim Dynes 5, Shields 1_ Tom Kirisit 2, Ventol and John Sellifo; George Bencâ€" from Renoto Minuti and Jack Stewart; zik from Strang. For Baif, Gus Zachos Pat Morra, two, from Jack Stewart, “naSSiSted- two Renato Mimm and Tom Kirisit- Minor Bantams Our second team, which has been going very well lately, is scheduled to play at 12:45 pm. on Sunday. A richmond hill ' house league‘ Rice's 2, Barrow’s Insurance 1. For Well, at recent meetings of the Rams Charlton in Saturday action in the minor peewee section of Richmond Hill House Loop. And that’s it for this week. Remember, Boxing Day and the Peewee Tournament. Come on out and enjoy some Happy Hockey. "Eome in} and watch them. It’s good hockey and, well, worth the dollar admission. Let’s make a pplnt of it._ Some very fine teams were picked and it really promises to be a fine afâ€" fair. Many other plans are being made so watch “The Liberal” for continuing news about this. In the meanwhile an awful lot of fine hockey is being played by our own teams Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays. Always see more of our town teams in action. The list could go on and on but, in short, we have come a long way and will continue to do so. With this in mind the least we can do is support their club and help fill the arena for their home games. By the way, another meeting of Tournaments Incorporated was held last Sunday and plans are well under way for this, their 10th annual Midget tournement. A definite system of the calling up of minor players from the midgets and juveniles was agreed to and the Rams have been doing this very agreeably for all concerned. Exciting hockey It is exciting hockey so make a point of coming out and supporting them. D & D Excavating 2. Brian's Shell 1. For D & D, David Ezechiels, two, from Troy Mitchell, two, Mark Lockerbie and Kevin Robin. Paul Ohiis scored for Brian's from Kevin Lee. I do not intend to go into the nature of the problems, but I am going to outline just how far Terry O'Brien and his executive have gone to patch up our differences. Rams to help They have offered to assist us in the teaching of our youngest age groups in the fundamentals of skating. Any team accompanied by their coach will be admitted to Rams' games. Regional Sports 8, Rotary Club 1. For Regional, Carl D’Antimo, three from Steven Irwin, two, Doug Walton; Walton, two from Robert Genoa, Roland Dandy, D’Antimo; Donald Earl unassisted; Steve Irwin from Walton; Mark Crowe from Steve Irwin and Rob Russell. For Rotary, Dave Kenny from Scott Pipher. and ourselves we have arrived at some very agreeable and mutual solutions to our common problems â€" and that’s good for all concerned. Rice’s, Andrew Field from David Wood; Wood from Mark Mueller; Barrow’s, George Karvouniaris from Norman Creasorl hill minor hockey Regional in romp 2 for Strang (Photo by Hogg) Sew machine boys edge Inn crowd 2-7 RICHMOND HILL â€" The Richmond Hill Genmark Minor Midget II's blew a 4-0 lead but hung on to win by 4-3 over Schomberg Sunday night. VMagna‘s goalie Brian Casey got off to a shaky start but played a steady The locals got off to a slow start in each game and it cost them the match with Thornhill. This game saw the Thornhill team scoring two first period goals and then making them stand up the rest of the way. Suspensions and penalties plus an injury to a key player left Rich- mond Hill with only two intact lines in the third period and the players Genmark blows lead but nips Schomberg A quick goal by Orillia in the third forced Rich- mond Hill to put terrific pressure on the visiting goalie but a goal wouldn’t come til] late in the game The Richmond Hill Magna Midgets came up with a split in weekend play losing at home by 2-1 to Thornhill while win- ning 4-2 in Orilliai That‘s what the Oak Ridges Atoms will be trying to do when the fifth an- nual Oak Ridges Minor Hockey Christmas Cracker tournament kicks off Dec. 17 and runs through to Dec. 19. Mark Ryman and Wayne Flanagan scored for Oak Ridges with assists from Wayne Flanagan on the first goal and Lance Ryman on the second one. A Shorthanded Oak Ridges team came up with a great effort. The Richmond Hill Bantam A’s split a couple games last week losing 3- 2 to Orillia and winning 4- 3 against Newmarket. OAK RIDGES â€" If you do it once you might just as well do it again. The team won the championship last season for the first time. For Unionville it was Chris Neal scoring a goal and an assist with Mike Tracey getting the other one. Assists also went to Zoltan Genczik. Doane Hall [4. Aurora 7 (exhibition). Randy Gilchrist led the way for the winners with seven goals while brother Rodney had five. The other goals went to Alex Brockton and Garner Collister. Assists to Gary McKeown, Joe Weiss, Dave Dalton, Jeff Smith, and John Douse. Hil/ Bantam A ’3 split weekend games Orillia held on to a one goal lead going into the second period until Craig Halliday tied the game from David Allen and Maurice Del Fabro. A total of 16 teams will be entered in the ‘CC' category tournament which will be held at Bond Lake Arena. B Sewing Machine Repairs team edged by Richvale Richmond Inn 2-1 in Oak Ridges House League Bantam hockey last week. ()ak Ridges Gormley Sand and Gravel 6, Unionville Chows 2. Carl Koteff led the win with three goals all unassisted. Ricky Kalkanis had two goals, one unassisted. Scott Richardson had a goal and an assist. The Orillia game was a bad one to lose for the Hillers against a tough Oppositiov- _ A Oak Ridges' first game will be the Friday opening night when-they face off against Nobleton. At 8 p.m. Coach of Doane Hall is Dale Roffey, manager is Al Bestard. Doane Hall 9. Richvale 2. Two goals efforts by Rodney and Randy Gilchrist and Steve Ostertag led the win for Oak Ridges. Joe Weiss got a goal and an assist; Jeff Smith, one goal; Dave Dalton. one and one; and assists each to Alex Brockton and Gary McKeown. For Richvale it was Tiziano Fantan and Jim Slow start RICHMOND HILL â€" RICHMOND HILL â€" QAK RIQGES â€" The Oak Ridges ’B & Magnas split games Th ornhi/l, Ori/lia Hall wins 9-2 Big, big win 3 for Koteff nearly ran out of steam; Nick Assisi went out with a painful ankle in- jury mid-way in the second. Richmond Hill goals were by Shawn McKenzie from Scott Campbell and Rich Gerber; Norm Murphy from Tom Stubbs; Stubbs from Richard Vermeullen; The goaltending of Paul Shewchuk kept Richmond Hill in the game until they could get untracked. game after that. Rich- mond Hill's only goal was scored by Scott Taylor from Andy Beckwith and Phil McLaughlin. Shorthanded Sunday‘s game saw a Shorthanded Magna visiting Orillia and falling behind 2-1 early. They came back strongly, however, and controlled the game in the third period. when Gary Boyle fifed in a hard shot on a pass from Allen. Late goal Orillia scored the winner with only two minutes remaining in the game. The Newmarket game saw Richmond Hill scoring after only 11 seconds courtesy of Danny Henderson unassisted. The second period saw the Hillers swarming all over Newmarket with Del Fabro tipping in a hard shot from the point by Doug Jones with Craig Halliday also assisting. Scoring for Magna were Newrharket got one The consolation championship game will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. with the grand final starting at 4 p.m. Director of the tournament is Ivor Arnold. a The tournament will be run on a championship and consolation championship basis with the losers entering the B division and the un- defeated teams the A section. Coach Glen Wright is a patient at York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill. Team members wish him a speady recovery and are looking forward to his return. A total of 16 teams will be entered including Thornhill. Richvale. Nobleton, King. Newmarket. Aurora. Sutton. Sharon, Lakefield. Bradford. Barrie and Unionville. Oak Ridges (‘hariot Collision and Premium Gas Bar 2. Hichvale Lions 1. Mark Shephard and Mark Mitchell scored for Oak Ridges. Eddy Keates got the Richvale goal. Oak Ridges Lions Club 11. Stroud 3. - P. Smith led the way with three goals and two assists. K. Taylor had two and two; Bruce Wilton, two goals; Jim Gerber, goal and four assists; Tony Roffey, goal and four assists; Shawn Parker, goal and one assist; G. Wright, one goal; T. Clague, two assists; D. Griffith, one assist. Victoria Square Lions (‘lub 1. Rich- vale 0. Devon Bestard got the shutout. OMIIA Wolfington scoring with Steve Mettle .drawing an assist. Novice York Regional Towing 5. Stroud 1. Rick Greenslade led the way with four goals; Rick Harris, one goal; Ihor Chornobaj. two assists; James Cum- mins, one assist; Steve Nolan, one assist. Mark Spensley played in goal. Juveniles ‘ miner lhockey oak ridges 4 for Greens/ade Big shutout MacKenzie from Camp- bell. A new addition to the team is Scott Patterson who should do very well. The same team came up flat against Thornhill Friday night and lost 2-0 with good goaltending by Rob Vandervelde who was coming back after a long lay-off due to an injury. It was impossible to pick individual stars in this game as every player on the ice was a star. Magna was Shorthanded for this game and was forced to go with two lines and four defencemen. Ray Roberts with two, Jim Wood and David O‘Connell. Assists went to Doug Anderson, two, John Burnett and Brad O'Hara. Magna‘s record in league play is now five wins, five losses and two ties. back before the end of the second. Fast pace The last period was fast and furious with some good checking hockey by both teams. Newmarket tied the game and then went ahead with two fast goals Penalties Richmond Hill had walked into costly penalties and things looked grim until Mark Austin snapped one in from Del Fabro and Gary Boyle, There was just over a minute remaining when Danny Henderson got the clincher from Halliday.