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TeWhltby Big Maics found the formula' and dropped Bowrnanvilie in the Eastern Ontario Basebal Association Bantam, semi- finals in a gruelling series wbich saw four gaines in as many- nights. The 'series openier, played in Bowinanville's Soper Creek Park, ended ln a 6-6 deadlock When the scene shifted to Whitby, the Big Macs came Up on the short end ýof a 7-1 score. Bowmanvile picked up a single run in the opening inning, added three in the fifth and two in the seventh to take a commanding lead and added a lone run in the ninth to go out in front in- the two out of three sertes. In the E.O.B.A. obsession, to get ail playoffs over and have a winner ready for the Ontario Basebali Association playdowns, the clubs went right back at it again the next night for their third gaine in tbree nigh'ts. This time a- round, the Big Macs, after falling behind once again, came up with a big six run outburst in the fiftb to corne fromn behind an 8-3 deficit and jump into a 9-8 lead. Adding another three runs in the top of the eighth, the Big Macs sewed up the gaine and squared the series to set the stage for a thrilling final on Friday night at Peel Park. In the 7-1 loss, Pvter Foran, with a triple and a single; Paul Clugston, with a pair of singles; and Mike Sorichetti and Gary Shearer each witb singles, were the Whtby hitters but their ef- forts only put one run on the board as the Big Macs could not put- their hits together. In the 18-8 win, Greg Tushingham, with a triple and a single; Peter Foran and Mark MacDonald, each with a pair of singles-, Mark Tutton with a double; and Fred Petryshyn and Greg Puchalski, each with singles made up the Big Macs offence Mark MacDonald and John Heaslip shared the pitching duiswitb Heaslip hurling outstanding relief. In his first season at the E.O.B.A. level the- young sou thpaw has quickly corne into fils own. The win in Bowmnanvile, where they came from Ma( gaine were another briliant relief chore, by John Heaslip to preserve the win for Larry Chizen, a hitting spree by Mike Sorichetti who had a triple, double and three sn- gles and a sensational catch at second base by Paul Clug- ston who robbed Bowman- ville of a sure hit. Other Whitby hitters were Peter Foran and Fred> Petrysbyn each with a pair of safeties and Greg Puchalski and John Heaslip eacb with singles. 1The Big Macs were worthy victors in the round as through aIl four gaines al players figured in the event- ual triumph. It was a team effort with everyone doing bis bit. THe Legionaires dropped the openen of their seini-final series with Peterborough in their quest for E.O.B.A. Pee- wee honours when they caine out on the short end of a 5-3 score on the holiday night i.n the" liftlock city. Dave double Whitby picked while Steve singles. A Ciehanskie with a and a single led the club. Denis Fultor up a pair of singles Rick Dunphy and Gallagher added pair of superlative pitching efforts by Rick Dunphy provided the Legion- naires with 3-0 and 5-0 wins ini the next two gaines of the senies to wrap it up for the Whitby club. In the 3-0 triumph Dunphy threw a no- hitter at the Petes and in the senies winning game he held the visitons to a lone single. In game two, behind Dun- phy's sparkling no-bit effort, the Legionaires played steady basebail when called up on althougb the young south- paw's 16 stikeouts took cane of rnost of the outs in the seven inning contest., Mike Weiling, with a pair of singles led the Whitby hitters while Rick Dunpby, Dave Ciehan- skie, Greg Mclsaac and Russ Jubenville added singles. In squaning the series the whole club came up witb a stanid- out effort continuing the almost errorless brand of base- bail they have been coniing up with for several weeks now- In the third gaine of the senies played at Peel Park on Sunday the Legionaires left no doubt about their deserv- ing the seies wben tbey came through with a 5-0 victory- Sconing a single in the first, three ini the second inning and adding another in the fifth the Legionaires had a commanding lead. They picked up their flive runs on only ive bits but made their safeties count. At the same turne Dunphy was con- Streets therapy & f itness clinic) G3RAND OPENING iMASSAGE" Complete Massage facilities, hydrotherapy, steam sauna, whirlpool, private showers, fully equipped gym, specializing in weight reducing, exercise equipment, and yoga. Compiete weight fitness program. Punching bags and body building equipment. Expert treatment and accommodation by registered personnel, relax in lounge with refreshments, no appointment necessary. Regfis- tered masseuse on premnises D. Frankel. Member- ships available $100 yearly. * Next to Henry VIII Body Rub Castle, 77 Victoria Street (third f loor), Toronto, Ontario, (1) 361-0838. tinuing where nie nad ieft off irn the second garne holding Peterborough to a lone single. Again the club carne up with flawless baseball without an error, and standout pitchlng, errorless play defensively and effectiVe hitting is an unbeat- able formula and the Legion- aires worked it to perfection to take the semi-final series. Murray McCorkell, with a double and single led the hitters; Greg Rich and Rick Dunphy added doubles; and Dennis Fulton had a single. On the rnound Dunpby yielded four free passes and struck out eight. The end of the season has corne early for the Reds in E.O.B.A. Midget play as they were ousted two straight by Belleville. In the series opener at E.A. Fairman the Reds were edged 4-3 but didn't deserve any better fate as they' made repeated costly errors which cost tbem dearly with a pair of unearned runs. The Reds got behind 3-0 by the end of the second inning, got the bases loaded in the fourth, scored a run but ieft three men on when the inning ended and this was the turn- ing point in their fortunes. Apart from their loose play Senior Girls Soccer Action In a recent senior girls soccer game, played at Cochrane Street Park, the spectators were treated to a tigbt defensive gaine which was not decided until the final minute of overtinie- Georgetown defeated tbe Arniourdale Royal Marines 1 -0 when Joan Gilmer lobbed a high shot frorn outside the goal area and it eluded the netminder. Had the gaine gorie scorelcss 'for another mninute, the winnen would have been decided on penalty kicks. Sylvia Martin picked up the shutout for Georgetown. Sylvia Martin picked up another shutout as George- town blanked Pickering Village 2-0 on second half goals by H. Quinn and L. Tunney. The Ontario Hockey Asso- ciation Senior 'A' league will have two new teams next year but may lose one exist- ing entry. The Thunder Bay Twins, defending Alian Cup champ- ions,, and a squad from Lindsay wiIl join the league for the 197.5-76 season. .The addition of the Lind- say teain could produce a natural rivalry between Lind- say and the Whitby MacDon- alds as there has always been a strong rivalry at the minor hockey level. The Thunder Bay Twins comnpeted in the United States Hockey League last year and, according to Tom Henrtry Street Wins 21w17 hIe softball enniai garne. Henry Street girls teain defeated Cent- 21-17 in a recent Maxine Dunning was the winning pitcher. Henry Street was led by the strong hitting of Brenda Coward, Nancy Willoughiy, Nancy Hawkins and Shani Morasch. PRO*FI1N N Imports, Gifta* from Scandinavia ha@ Reopened in the Whitby Mal Reindeer hides from Lapland ]Introduction Sale S20% off Regular price free gift with $5 purchase 728-0280 WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, A UGUST-13, 1975, PAGE 9, finl 0 rnto and erors of their own mak- ing it was one of those days for the Whitby, club whcn they were hitting the bal right at someoe, while the Belleville hits were ail squibs which seemed to have eyes to get through the, infield. Both clubs piayed under difficuit conditions with the high wind causing frequent. stop- pages in play-unti the ciouds of dust sweeping across the field had settied. Camn Mur- kar on the mound for the Reds and pitching for only the second time in neariy two months due to arm pro- blems and holidays, deserved Fitzsirnmons of tbe Senior 'A' Wbitby McDonalds, dec- ided to switcb leagues for "stiffer competition". While the addition of two franchises is good news, the Napanee Cornets may not be around next year. Other tearns in the league are league champions Barrie Flyers, Brantford Foresters, Cambridge Hornets and Orillia Terriers. The McDonalds open train- ing camp on September 14 and, according to player and team manager Mike Keenan, about 50 bopefuls are expect- ed to try out for the Macs. One position that wil be difficult to fi11, he feels, will be that vacated'l by Carl Abîsten who is leaving tbe area. He saîd that "we'l definitely miss Carl" as the right winger was one of the more productive players in the second haif of the past season. WEDDING STATIONE.RY g, ' > ' e ,(f- r1 t~t TIIERMO-ENGRAVED by the creators of The Bouquet Invitation Line THEIRMO-ENGRAVING is distinctive roised lettering ... rich-Iooking, elegont. THEIRMO-ENGRAVING has thut individuoil look of linest croftsmanship. But it cosis only -about haif as much as you'd expect. Mony other styles f rom which to choo se. CALL 668-6l11 M.B.M. Publishing and Photography Imc. Senior A hockey league to have two more teams -77, BROTHERS PIZZA - SUBMARINES 668-3600 a bettcn f -ate. He gave up sev- en hits, and had 10 strikeouts with none of the bits of the solid variety for extra bases but the runs the Rcds gave away were costly.' Brett Hoffmnan and Cam O'Donneii each with two single,; Doug Shearer, with a double; and Steve*Tutton and Jody Turn- er, each with singles, were the hitters. On Sunday the Reds journeyed to Belleville for the secoind gaine and camne close but Belleville broke a, 3-3 tie in the bottom of the YCW/Ili( ninth to win the gîiinc 5-3 and thc' series. In tic lourdi the Reds enjdjycd a 3-1Ilcad. but Bellevillc came oni to win. Cam O'Donncll pitchcd a strong game for the Rcds with i15 strikeouts and nine bits but six errors agaijn hurt the Whitby club. Cam Mur-' kar, with a pair of singles-, Cam O'Donneli, Brett Hoff- man, Doug Shearer and John Heffer were the hitters. The Big Macs now go into E.0.B.A. finals with ~Peter- borough wvhiie the Legion- ai res meet Trenton or Belle- ville in the E.O.B.A. peewee~ ch ampionship.