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Debbie Berger mighty fine tyke Dryw Thompson gained a fourth place trophy for Atom boys (10 to 11 years) in the discus event as a member of the new Tri-Town Track Club of Richmond Hill. This atom championship was the last for Dryw who will advance to bantam competition in 1978. Tough start 18 (12) Competing in their first full scale track meet were Mike Watson, Scott Richardson. and Brian Winch, all of Debbie Berger of Thornhill put on an impressive one-girl show Saturday at the Ontario Mite-Tyke-Atom track and field championships at Centennial Stadium in Etobicoke. Debbie, running in the Tyke eight to nine years division, captured second place in the long jump and 100 metres and third place trophy in the 200 metres. Berger was competing with the Scarboro Optimist Track Club and still has a year of Tyke competition in 1978. The competitions attracted over 500 youngsterfls» from across thy: proyincg. “I was quite frankly shocked that no player from either team caught the eye of the scouts,“ said Hot- chkiss. “Especially when you consider both teams finished one- two in the league.” Hotchkiss thbught at least two or three should have received the nod from the Jewellers and “possibly Stan was fresh from attending the annual minor hockey draft when he dropped by the other week. Listen for awhile. He says right here that this year’s draft saw no less than 44 youngsters recruited from the recent Richmond Hill Inter-national Midget hockey tournament. That‘s right. Two other Rams, both imports, were selected by Major A teams. They were Dave Robson and Greg Hampton who were third round draft choices of the Niagara Fall Flyers. Harold DeGeer And we're just bursting with good news this week. Another area hockey stalwart, goalie Harold DeGeer of Oak Ridges, was a sixth round choice of the Oshawa Generals. Harold. of course. toiled with the Junior B Markham squad this past season along with cousin Chris DeGeer of Richmond Hill. Bad news Now for the bad news. Hotchkiss reports that four players were drafted out of the Mid- Ontario Junior B League but none from either the Thornhill Thun- derbirds or Oak Ridges Dynes Jewellers. Especially after chewing over some rather juicy tidbits about the local scene thanks to the visit of ’I‘hornhill Thunderbirds‘ assistant coach Stan Hotchkiss. Nigro was no less than London Knights‘ first round draft choice and was the 12th player picked over-all. Quite an honor. Nigro, of course, is a Richmond Hill boy. The happy news is that one of the draft choices was Phil Wood of the Richmond Hill Legion Midgets who caught the eye of the Major A Ottawa 67‘s. Highlight of the action (as far as Richmond Hill is concerned) was the hardly surprising picking of the Richmond Hill Rams‘ flashy for- ward Frank Nigro. I suppose if the Argos can get away with playing football in June! there‘s nothing wrong with me gossiping a bit about hockey. Now, is there? 18th were lull“: waLbUll, ocuu lllalb aunt: 4 III DI alluul u. lson. and Brian Winch, all of Already achieving the published Elly: mum " 2 Section " sports Frank Nigro . . . first round By Bob Thompson Wednesday, June 15, 1977 Hockey time! Classified fred simpson The Ontario All-Comers and qualifying track meets commence this week with competitions Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. All junior athletes will be attempting to register times and distances that will qualify them for the Canada Summer Games trials June 2 in Brantford. Oak Ridges, who found the Ontario championship events a tough way to break into track and field competition. At the other end of the age scale, subâ€" master Joe Watson competed in the Masters Ontario championships which were hdd in Hannhon Sauuday and Sunday. Finishes 15th 18 (12) Joe joined a large field of 30 to 40 year old runners in the 5,000 metre event and registered a satisfying 15th placing. All boys, members of the Richmond Hill Athletic Club, were eliminated in their qualifying heats. This was his first appearance in competition for the Tri-Town Track Club where he will be heading the Masters program for 1977. Meets Those selected, incidentally, were Paul. Robillard, Midland Flyers (Hamilton Fin-Cups); John Garner, Barrie Colts (Niagara Falls); Ted Boynton, Orillia 'l‘ravelways (Niagara Falls); goalie Stu Par- nham‘ (Oshawa Generals). General comment: Exciting Hotchkiss, who really'ist; neutral, gets excited talki.ng*i“a'bout the comingâ€"ofâ€"age of the Richmond Hill International tournament. Finally, don‘t forget to drop around to watch the Richmond Hill Carpenter Bantam boys softball tournament this weekend at the Town Park and Crosbyl The action starts at 9 am. Saturday. “ It‘s got to be about the greatest drawing card around for hockey Scouts,“ he said. “Having 44 players drafted is quite a plus for the tournament. It‘s got to be the best tournament of its kind around." Agreed. Nigro impresses He‘s equally impressed with Nigro who he feels “should make the London club He‘s got all the credentials. He‘s a good size, good skater good shooter, and he always seems to be in the right place at the right time." two from the Thunderbirds." And what if you were one of those youngsters out there who didn‘t get drafted? Don‘t worry about it, “The scouts have their eyes on these chaps too," states Hotchkiss. “If they‘re impressed they might still invite you to camp. “The best thing is to get out there and keep on giving it your best. If you‘ve got it‘ you’ll get the recognition." Just notes Lots of ball coming up and we’ll be talking about that later. No hitter And how about that noâ€"hitter by Dynes Jewellers‘ Doug Webster the other night against Beaches AC? Third of his career, I believe. Congrats. Doug. Of course, getting drafted is just the start of a long and winding road which maybe, just maybe, might land you in the NHL or that other league. But it‘s a good start. Remember Cla'rk And don‘t forget about a pretty good hockey player with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. Bobby Clark. He was never drafted either. See you at the arena, uH, ball park Harold DeGeer . sixth round Dynes lose tourney It looks like Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers' pitcher Doug Webster inâ€" tends doing it until he gets it right. Right being a perfect game. He came close to it again last Friday night when he tossed a ndhitter as the Jewellers blanked Beaches A.C. in a Town Auto Body maintained its grip on first place in the Richmond Hill Mens' Fastball League by upâ€"ending previously unbeaten Joe‘s Garage Juniors by 6-4 late Friday night at Crosby Park. Phil Wood put Joe’s two up in the first with a two-run homer but Gary Oliver evened things in the third with a two- run homer of his own. Town had earlier whipped Video Real Estate 8-5 powered by Jim Henderson’s two-run homer and three hits by John Rumble. Bobby Howard had a homer and two hits in a losing cause. Dynes opened the tournament with a crucial 1-0 loss to the Grimsby Peach Kings but went on to blitze Village Caterers 13-6, St. Thomas 6-4, Stratford 3â€"0. Waterdown 5-1, and Stratford Mufflerman 3â€"0 before losing to Guelph. Blow lead That final game saw the Jewellers blow a 34) lead in the fifth inning on a combination of errors. Webster spins noâ€"hitter The Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers played a “season” on the weekend as they staggered through no less than seven games in the Waterloo fastball tournament. They played three on Saturday and four on Sunday managing to win five of them but still had to settle for third spot. ‘The final big loss was to the Guelph Ingrams 53 Sunday and it was game over. Loser Bob Domik was sailing along fairly steadily at this point when things started to happen with one out. Moreland took the loss and Oliver the win with relief from Rob Clephan. Gary Oliver took the win and Bill Fox, with relief from Dave Webster, the loss. Jim Steel isiingled and Bill Carey doubled for Guelph. Domik got the next batter out but Ab Henshaw‘s grounder standards for their events are Dennis Limoges, Maple, in the shot put, Jane T0porowski in the discus. shot put. and high jump, and John Armstrong in A two-run hit by Terry Haveland plus two errors gave Town a four run‘ cushion in the fourth. J oe’s got two back in the fifth on a double by Glen Moreland and a wild pitch. thé 860 metres Joe's lose It’s hard to tell here but runner Rick Collins of Lake Wilcox was called out as Mills Roses Dave Roberts takes the throw at first 2â€"run homer Ba z‘t/e" ’ 0 f garages ' Pitching duel Beaches Major Fastball League game at Kew Beach. It was still better than Webster’s effort of a week ago which saw him toss a onehitter against Torontpfiustlers. Friday nighf‘s conquest followed on the heels of last Thursday night‘s 2-1 Hoping to record good times this week during one of the three meets planned are Bill and Sue French in the I500 metres and Heinz Losberg in the long jump. to second baseman Terry McCool was hobbled to score one run. The second run came home on the same play as McCool‘s throw was wild. Mental error A mental error in the sixth inning cost the Jeweller‘s two more runs. There was a player on third when a bunt was fielded by third baseman Colin Wood who looked the runner back to third but failed to throw to first. 'out'trié next batter but a passed ball allowed the tying run to come home. Domik was then replaced by Doug Webster who served the game-winning tworun homer to Rick Rogers. Almost perfect Grimsby 1. Dynes 0. Domik had a perfect game going for himself into the 10th inning when with one out he allowed three straight Grimsby singles to lose the game. Town got both of its runs in the fifth on Steve Black‘s homer. Dave Tatum was the winning pitcher and Rob Clephan, with relief from Oliver, the loser. Chuck Nelson and Mike Daggett homered in the first for the winners and Dave Nelson in the third. Ronald’s got three more runs in the fifth. Ronald‘s Federated picked up a win from a game they lost last week to Jack Blyth Real Estate. League president Paul Ortiz declared pitcher Don Walker as ineligible. Homer’s do it The same Town Auto team was hammered 7~2 by Ronald‘s Federated for its only loss of the season. Joe‘s Garage Juniors won a 1-0 pit- cher‘s duel over Ronald‘s Federated with Moreland the winning pitcher while Tom Drennan hurled for Ronald’s giving up two hits, one a homer to Moreland. Jenkin‘s Garden Supply downed Lake Wilcox 5-1 with homers accounting for Domik walked none and struck out 16 batters Over the 10 innings. He allowed three hits. Winner Edd Unrau struck out 20 Dynesmen allowing two hits. Webster wins Is he, isn't he? base during Richmond Hill Men’s Fastball League game encounter. All was well for the Lakers who won out by 5-3. But first \\\\\\\\\\\\‘L .\ w» The District E Track and Field Meet in Gravenhurst July 9 will be Open to all schools. track clubs, and individual athletes in the Bantam-Midget Age categories (12-15 years). The Gardeners later edged Mill‘s Roses 4â€"3 with Jeff Snook knocking in two runs and winning pitcher Brian Mader and Al McWilliams knocking home the tying and winning runs in the third. Terry Legge, with relief from Bill Jackson, was the losing pitcher. win over John Oliver at the T0wn Park which saw Bob Domik spinning a six- hitter and striking out 124 Spectacular The latest Webster spectacular saw him adding two walks for his only misdemeanors against A.C. while McKihlay Drywall als>o~recorded two wins downing Video Real Estate 2-1 and Jack Blyth Real Estate 3-1. Barrow’s win 2 The police gamer saw Carl Young socking a homer while Paul Hunter and winning pitcher Al Underhill each had Barrow‘s Insurance won both their games last week by 11â€"4 over York Regional Police and 3-1 against Rich- mond Hill Auto Body. Dynes 6. St. Thomas 4. This game erupted into a heyrube in the second inning with Dynes’ Domik thrown out of the game after a close play at the plate. Domik went one and two thirds in- nings allowing two hits and two runs. Webster went the rest of the way giving up five hits, striking out nine and walking twoi Colin“ Wood led the offensive with three hits driving in two runs. Dynes 3. Stratford 0. Domik the winner Mth a four-hitter, striking out nine and walking none. Bob Baird had two hits for two rbi‘s. Dynes 5. Waterdown l. Webster the winner allowing six hits and striking out five. Big blow was Dickey’s homer vn'th one one. Dynes 2:. Stratford Mufflerman 0. Domik the winner allowing two hits and striking o_ut 12. Edge Mill I S Dynes 13, Village Caterers 4. Webster was the winning pitcher striking out five and walking none. Rick Alston led the Dynes with two homes and four rbi‘s. Jeff Wood drove in four runs on two hits. Rick Collins was the losing pitcher baseman Roberts did all right for himself as he whaled a homerun with one man on base. Entry forms have been supplied to all schools in the Richmond Hill area and interested athletes should make enquiries from their respective school representatives. Except for thé ndâ€"hitter, it was a pretty ordinary game with all the scoring confined to the fourth and ninth innings. striking out nine batsmen for his fourth straight win in the league without a defeat. He extended his scoreless in- nings to 41 this season. He hasn't been scored on in league play. Auto belts police Lake Wilcox dumped Mill‘s Roses 5-3 exploding for five runs in the second on five hits and three walks. Gary Mctaggart and Marcel Forget were the prominent hitters. Dave Roberts homered for Mills with Gerry Caume on base. The fourth inning saw Dynes' newcomer Brian Campbell walking, being sacrificed to second and then scoring as a fly ball by George Dickey was dropped. Richmond Hill is at home tomorrow night (Thursday) to the Oshawa Merchants in an 8:30 game at the Town Park. They participate in the Owen Sound tournament next week. Val Steffan had a perfect game going until the sixth when the police lifted pitcher Bruce Thompson for Bruce Stevens who beat out a single for the first hit. Stevens, who was formerly with Jenkin‘s, cooled out the Hiller’s bats well. Jom Cooke was the winner, Terry Legge the loser. The final run came in the ninth as Duane Reid singled, was sacrificed to second and scored on a sacrifice by Terry Mch]. The score remained that way until the bottom of the 10th inning when three straight singles off Andy Gionette won it all. Singling were Crouse. Campbell and Reid. Richmond Hill Auto belted York Regional Police 10-1 as Rob Forget homered and drove in three runs. Glen Polham also homered. Bob Andrews doubled in John Hitch for the police. Dynes tied the game in the sixth on a single by Mike Crouse. He went to second on a sacrifice and to third on an infield out. Dickey drove him in with a single. Extra innings Thursday night‘s game saw the Jewellers overcoming a 1â€"0 third inning deficit to score singletons in the sixth and the winning run in the 10th inning. John Oliver’s Bruce Poulton started it with a single in the third inning, went to second on a passed ball, and scored on Brian Lancelot's single. (Pholo by How