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i Courtice Rebounds in Time for Playoffs The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday. Mav 13.1992 7 Z \ by Brad Kelly Wins arc starting to come easier and more frequently for the Courtice ; Cougars in LOSSA baseball league play. ' After starting the season 0-2, the Cougars have pieced together a mod- ! est three-game winning streak, and arc now eyeing a berth in the playoffs. Friday, at Kinsmen Stadium in Oshawa, Courtice rang up their third win in a row, pounding the Paul Dwyer Saints, 9-3. One day earlier, they evened their record with a thrilling 7-5 win over O'Neill. At one point in the game, Courtice trailed 5-0, but scored once in the third inning and added six more in their final two at bats to pull out the victory. It was the second game in a row that they were able to win in their final final at bat. Their first victory of the season against G.L. Roberts came courtesy of a bases loaded walk in the final inning. With a renewed sense of confidence, confidence, Courtice could make some noise come playoff time. Their only remaining game in the six-game season season will be today when they tangle with Bowmanvillc. "I think it's the fact that the guys have really come together as a team," said coach Paul Schultz of the reason behind the winning streak. "Our veterans have been coming through and our pitching has been good. "I'm really impressed with the confidence and character of the team. We have a much more serious attitude attitude about the game and a lot of the guys are veterans who know what they're capable of." Friday's win was another textbook textbook example of how dominant a team can be with good pitching and clutch hitting. For his second straight outing, Glenn Woodard was simply marvelous marvelous over his four innings of work - the maximum allowable under league rules. The lanky right-hander allowed only two runs on two hits while striking out five. John Drumm came on in the fifth inning to close out the game. Paul Dwyer were only able to scratch out a single run on one hit off of him in the sixth. Drumm recorded two strikeouts while walking three. With the game tied at 1-1 in the third, Jeff Heatherington's two-run double sparked a three-run rally for Courtice. Paul Dwyer managed to push a single run across in the fourth inning to close the gap to 4-2, but that's as close as they would come. Courtice put together another three-run inning in the fifth. After Jeff Pickell led off the inning with a double and Woodard followed with a walk, Drumm flared a ball into cen- trcfield that was misplayed allowing two runs to score. Scott Goff followed followed by singling home Drumm from second. Paul Dwyer managed a run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth, but Courtice answered with a pair in the seventh to close out the game. Though lacking the dramatics of Thursday's win over O'Neill, coach Schultz was rather pleased with his team's dominance. Against O'Neill, Courtice resorted resorted to scoring four times with two out in their final at bat to pull out the victory. victory. The late inning rally made a winner winner out of reliever Jeremy Woodcock who came on in . relief of Pickell. Woodcock was simply spectacular, pitching three shutout innings to record the win. "The team impressed me yesterday yesterday (Thursday) because they didn't give up when we were down 5-0," said Schultz. "In previous years, that would have been the end of it." Indeed the school has made tremendous tremendous progress in only its third season in the league. Nobody expected expected them to become^.one of the league's best teams-'in such a short Lime. - Their success has even surprised coach Dave Puittinen, who brought competitive baseball back to Courtice Courtice three years ago. "No I didn't," he said when asked if he thought the team would come as far as they have in such a short span of time. "The first year we had a core of good players, and we have grown together from there." "In this whole area they are playing playing younger and that is contributing toit," added Schultz. The much-anticipated game against Bowmanvillc today (May 13) will get underway this afternoon at 3:30 at Soper Creek Park. s Stars 62 YEARS AGO -- The South burham baseball league met at Starkville. Orono and Newcastle were admitted into the league, making an 8-team league divided into two sections. Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville and Wesleyville are classed together, while Starkville, Kendal, Elizabethville and Garden Hill are grouped together. Orme Gamsby and R. Fichette represented Orono. ******* 35 YEARS AGO -- At the Goodyear Mercantile Hockey League banquet, Jerry Marjerrison won the most sportsmanlike award, Terry Masters won the MVP award and Don Childs was the highest scorer. ***** :jc 25 YEARS AGO -- Donald Good, of Newcastle, received $500 after the final NHL playoff game, for having the exact time the winning goal was scored. The draw was held by the Legion Glee Club, with Bill Orme, the chairman, making the presentation. The men's major bowling league held their banquet where the event was highlighted by the presentation of the John M. James championship trophy to the Pepsi Cola team. The champions are: Bob Lawton (capt.), Si Trewin, Bob Richards, Don Bagnell, Stan McMurter, George Glanville. 10 YEARS AGO -- Winners of the Ladies' Legion Bowling League received their trophies. The champions are: Grace Murdoch, Carol Roberts, Pattie Roberts, Sherri Tennant, Joan Sheares and Sandra Stacey. Runners-up were: Mary Gray, Audrey Stephen, Carol Roberts, Mollie Mairs, Brenda Kilmer and Brenda Jones. v y Top Players in Thursday League Reader Unhappy with Coverage 'WP***#* \ - . "> Zïh-tÿS»' X ^ ' s> '■ ~ t : ' / /'i-' V . " (T? : ! 1 V -i #1' Ï W»-5- •-* -, \ AND HERE'S THE PITCH -- Glenn Woodard prepares to deliver deliver to the plate during a LOSSA baseball game on Friday afternoon [at Kinsmen Stadium in Oshawa. Woodard got the win as Courtice rang up their third victory in a row, a 9-3 pasting over Paul Dwyer. [Hard Working Parents Thanked lOn Anniversary of Golf Course Dear Editor However, your coverage of the Provin- Sir, I have always felt that the =ial Championship won recently by the Statesman covered the local scene in Newcastle Aquatic Club was not up to an evenhanded and competent manner. y° ur usual standards. The photograph of the 25 swimmers on the team representing NEW AC and their coach, which appeared in the Weekender not in the Statesman, was small and of quality which made it all but impossible to identify some indi- -, n viduals. The Statesman and the Week- The 1992 CelebrityCup'Golf Tour- endcr j ast wcc k (May 6 and 9) both nament and Dinner will take p actf-m^bied' larger photographs of action Wednesday, June 10 at the LakeridgeT^^ during the same league game be- Lmks Golf Course in Whitby. tween two high school baseball teams. It will feature a number of cclebn- Surely a provincial championship ties from the world of sports, media won by a team consisting of both male and entertainment. Proceeds from this an( j f ema i e athletes ranging in age year's tournament will once again go from 8 . 23 and representing virtually to the "Children's Wish Foundation." evcry commun ity in the Town of New- Children's Wish Golf Tournament *Dear Sir, ► It was with considerable excitement I that we saw the full-page article on the ^Silver Anniversary of the Newcastle [Golf Course. We have much pride in [the achievement of our parents, Bob [and Wilda Simpson, in turning their [farm into a fine golf course. • Dad has a long list of business [achievements starting at the age of 21 [and eventually including a partnership [in the Kleinburg Golf Course in which [he played a major role in design and -construction. This experience was invaluable invaluable in the development of their iown course but probably didn't prepare prepare them for the many years and long [gruelling hours of labour which followed. followed. The first 12 years were seven [days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 or 10 •p.m. daily from April through to November. November. No small endeavour for a [couple who were both in their 50's [when they opened the course. [ About 11 or 13 years ago, many changes took place -- Tom became the general manager and Susan the shop manager. Helen joined Tom, and Steve joined Susan, and mom and dad took a well-earned retirement, content that the day-to-day management of their golf course was in capable hands. Although dad is still very much the captain of the ship, ownership is now equally shared among the family. What more can we say about a couple who worked so hard and achieved so much and then shared it all? Not only did they achieve business success but did so with a generous heart and an open hand. What a fine example they have set for us all. The 25th Anniversary of the opening opening of the Newcastle Golf Course seems an appropriate time for us to express express our respect, gratitude and love for these two people - Bob and Wilda Simpson. Sincerely Peggy Simpson (Balkind), Nancy Simpson (Card), Georgina Simpson (Couch) This year's honorary chairman is Kirk McLean of the Vancouver Canucks. Canucks. There will be a shotgun start at castle deserves better. This team and their coaches, part of a 100 member club, have represented this town as well and as proudly as any 12:30 p.m. Following golf, there will p erson or organization ever has and I be a dinner/reception in the Lakcndge am disappointed to see that The States- Links dining room beginning at 7:00 man appears to rank their accomplish- P ,n Ji . ment of less importance than the The registration fee includes green- achievements of others in similar cir- fees, power cart, prizes and dinner. If C umstances. The fact, for example, that you wish to attend the dinner only, [ W0 members of the team, Mackenzie there are a limited amount of tickets Hudgin (14) and Toby Limebeer (15), available. have achieved National times and will As part of this year's program, a sw ; m against the best in their events at draw is being run for a numbered and the Youth Nationals in Regina later autographed limited edition print of Los Angeles Kings captain, Wayne Gretzky, by Tliciss. There are only 999 tickets available. Tickets can be purchased purchased and the print viewed at Sport Fix in the A&P Plaza on Thickson Rd. South in Oshawa. There are still a few spots left for this year's tournament, so register as soon as possible. The tournament has sold out every year. For mûre information or to register, please call Mr. Lloyd Fcncmorc at (416)434-6131. this season received little attention. A Swim Parent John Kay Bowmanville The Bowmanville Thursday Night Men's Hockey League held their year-end awards banquet at the Recreation Complex on Friday night. Brian Heard (kneeling) was the big winner on the evening as he received awards for being the leading scorer in both the regular season and playoffs, as well as MVP honours for the playoffs. Darcy Huber (top left) won the most sportsmanlike player award, and Joel Gangemi was the top defenceman. Absent were: Shane Armstrong (league leading scorer), Jim Baxter (leading goaltender), Paul Strong (most improved), Willie McGarvey (rookie of year), Arnold Etcher (outstanding contribution to league). BOWMANVILLE KINSMEN CLUB 4 FEATURES LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN STREET STOCK THUNDER CARS /MOSPORTI Jbwemr/OM AviStim RACING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT GATES OPEN 5:30 PM ADMISSION ADULTS $11.00 CHILDREN UNDER 12-FREE