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6 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 23,1994 Yesterday's Heroes 50 YEARS AGO -- Bowmanville now has the finest baseball diamond diamond in the Lakeshore League. During the last game played on it,, there were tufted weeds on the infield that made errorless ball almost impossible. Manager Ross Strike, and coach Andy Thompson, gathered gathered a group of players and juvenile fans together to do a face-lifting job. When completed, the surface was then as bare as a billiard table, and as fast as the Woodbine track. ******* 35 YEARS AGO -- Stephen Fuels defeated McNulty's All-Stars 3- 2 to take over undisputed possession of second place in town league action. Scoring for the winners were Don Gilhooly, John Stainton, and Laurie Garbe. ******* 25 YEARS AGO -- Ellis Shoes and Chartran's Men's Wear collided collided in the opening Intermediate men's softball game, and provided one of the season's finest contests. Harold Michelson out-duelled Dave Rafiise on the mound, as Ellis posted a tight 2-0 win. Both men fanned seven, with Michelson, the crafty veteran, allowing just three hits, and Rafuse a scanty four. ******* A wrestling card at the Bowmanville Arena included a main event match between Bulldog Brower and Waldo Von Erich. Also appearing appearing were: Chris Tolos, Chief White Wolfe, Kossloff, Parisi, Darling Dagmar, and Diamond Lil. ******* 10 YEARS AGO -- Gerry Barrack, of the Bowmanville Golf Club, shot a four under par 68 to record a net score of 61, winning first prize in the men's division of Junior Golf Week. Mary Walters, also of Bowmanville, recorded a net 64 to win the ladies' division. Robin Pearce, of the Bowmanville Golf Club, shot a 79 at the John Evelyn Golf Centre to qualify for the Ontario .Junior Championships to be held in Brockville. This summer, if your travel to a local harness track to follow the Ontario Ontario Sires Stakes, you will see some hockey stars. Harness racing is the off-season passion of Chicago Blackhawk Paul Ysebaert, and Detroit Red Wing Bob Probert. This summer, they have been travelling to tracks to watch one particular horse with dedicated dedicated interest The object of their admiration is a three-year-old colt named Mr. G, who they own along with trainer Bob McIntosh and his cousin, Al. Ysebaert has been involved in standardbred ownership for a couple of years, but his partnership with Probert and Mr. G is relatively new. The colt has already shown great talent, with two outstanding performances performances at Elmira Raceway in May. WHEN YOU THINK TIRES CALL VAN HEMMEN TIRES Not as illustrated. AMERITECH ST P205X70RX15 *85.00 Installed & Balanced 100,000 km. Road Hazard Warranty © ^ I m GENERAL TIRE (3 v VAN HEMMEN TIRES & SALES 317 KORKINS ST., WHITBY 666-2121 Mfc DEALER FOR GENERAL TIRES Mr. G took his competitors by storm when, in his elimination of the $100,000 Gold Final, he not only won his race, but tied the all- time record on a half-mile track at 1:56. Then, a mere seven days later, he proceeded to put away the competition competition with an almost unbelievable 1:54 time. The colt was impressive in both races, and made his wins look easy. Driver Steve Condren, who makes his home base on the Ontario Jockey Club circuit, was impressed with the horse's ability and confidence. confidence. Mr. G had raced as a two-year- old in 1993, but his luck in drawing post positions was not good. Bad luck followed in the fall and a bout of nearly-fatal colitis could have ended his racing career. He bounced back, however, and this three-year- old campaign has started with wins and notoriety. For his seasoned owners, the Mclntoshes, the wins are sweet and satisfying as they own both the sire, Armbro Tetty, and the dam, Majent- ta. The two hockey stars are equally as impressed, and Ysebaert compares compares the excitement and butterflies . he experiences at the race track to the level of anticipation and naves one gets pria' to an NHL appearance. appearance. Both Ysebaert and Probert have been fans of harness racing for a number of years, and this step into the winner's circle has made the sport even more exciting. Mr. G has continued his winning ways in the OSS program and travelled travelled first under the wire at Woodbine Woodbine Raceway in Toronto on July 9. His 1994 earnings are $73,882. They say the stars look brighter and closer in the summer months. 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