That sportspeak scramble of those spirited Royalettes Its only fitting Heralds Sporlsweek should Introduce the scramble of the Legion to those who have yet to see our Intermediate fastball girls from Georgetown When the host the Ontario fastball finals at the Georgetown fair grounds August 14 many loyal fans might be seeing the Legion girls for the first lime As well as fielding a team of fine batters and defensive players coach Wilkes has unknowingly produced one of the it back slapping and vocally vivacious teams In Ho I ion Hills One can be entertained by Ihc sound of the cracking bat connects for a triple or the sound swishing into second on a slide or the enthusiasm Inspired by the infield as they spur on pitchers Barb Curry and Michelle Meihm In their efforts to rediscover the English language first baseman Janet MncKay and catcher Joey Bennett arc the team They each have their own peculiar messages to lilt their teammates spirits and enlighten their hometown fans Those in the bleachers near third base can also listen to the cyrptlc comments and dry humor of Monica Pollock Consider this Monica stops a line drive which looked certain to be destined Tor the outfield with her shin scoops up the ball and In one motion her throw beats a Monica gets up slowly half gnns half grimaces then says to her teammates Deleted Ill never try that again Dry humor but maybe you have to be there But anyhow without further justifies or explanation herewith lies our Sportsweek scramble unscrambled from recent home game encounters right in the glove gel in there come on now yougolteiTr hit that glove way to go Barber come on now shooter way to be kid lookin good gotta be by yer way up on err nice kid got to have err big three kid way to go Mon put It by err get It down GEMS ANXIOUS Looking away from fastball for a minute the three major hockey teams in Hilts have been oil busy preparing to various degrees as we reach the mid point of the summer The Georgetown seem to be the most anxious to start the season as they have been dry land training since May and will begin their official tryouts on Ice August earlier than the Acton Sabres or the Georgetown Chrysler Raiders The Sabres start their dry land training August IS and will be on the Ice by September The Raiders are slated for a September opening Over summer the Geminis had a successful fund raising golf tournament and the executive arc looking for another fund raiser a bingo night hopefully at Junction the former Way Jay club location A baseball tournament Is also a possibility for August The have discontinued their dry land training and have booked Ice at Mcadowvaie arena veteran and prospective Let hope the cost of ice lime II payoff lor the Gems as they prepare for a successful SI season General manager Bob Tost says the early ice training is common with a number of Junior teams It certainly a first for Georgetown Tost says faces ore coming and going all the time at the training sessions and he says there are a Tew players he d like to sign right away Surprisingly enough none of the hockey clubs are talking about prospects which hope can help their team Mums the word on recruiting for last years coach otitic year Jules Russian He d only go so far as to say he done a lot of recruiting this year for the Sabres Meanwhile Jules wtio s also active an Acton Old timer in the town fastball league has been helping the Minor Hockey Association pick a midget team which will play Czechoslovakia in The A approached Jules at the end of ihc season and lost May he and two others hand picked a squad from and area who will ptay the Czechs lor two weeks while being billeted In their homes Starting with prospects Jules said the threeman committee looked for speed quick thinkers and all round mobile hockey players to face the Czechs If the squad were playing at home the committee might have favored more ogres players but it not the main site in playing Europeans Jules says The midget team was picked by the middle of May and they practice three limes a week as well as playing the occasional exhibition game The tireless workers responsible for making the Georgetown Clirysler machine run smoothly have been holding meetings every two weeks says club president Bob Hooper RAIDER Next week the executive travel Col ling wood draw up their schedule for the coming season As president Hooper is starting lo appoint various people to different Jobs required for the season Four or five new executive members will be joining the club shortly Hooper says The president announced last week that GM Dave has been returned to his position by unanimous consent of the executive Meanwhile although the Raiders arc still disappointed about further expansion of their league they are turning their thoughts to more pressing current matters Dave Kcntner is looking or some assistants to help him carry wnal he calls A workload It will be my last year as GM win or lose Kentner says One new addition lo team wilt be the input of the players on the team to help run the club as far as equipment costs and decision making The club has a meeting with some of the players including captain Jur this June 10 discuss matters involving the team and the players Asfarasrccruillnggoes says 1 talked to enough players to complete ly restock this hockey club for next year The All Star game proposed by ihe Georgetown Chrysler Raiders Is set lo go this year January 15 at Gordon Buy your tickets early g oa I keep i n g BY FAILING ON THE BALL RAIDERS MAKE CONTACT After a two week period without a game the Minor Mosquito Ralden came out strong last Thursday against white sweater and defeated them Herald photo Dance your heart away for our MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY JULY 24th 25th 26th EVERYONE IS WELCOME WHEN Starts July 1000pm Goes to July 26th 700pm WHERE Georgetown Memorial Arena Mill Street Georgetown PRIZES Addo3 Gym BAG Adidas Knapsack Spot Dance Prizes ADMISSION or Spectators Participants DISC JOCKEY KEVIN McLAUCHLAN MAYOR PETE WILL BEGIN THE DANCE A THON MEET JOE CUFF DUMAS CKMW SPONSOR SHEETS Kevin John and BE PICKED UP FROM CKMW Brampton FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ft 4533354 I Use body to protect bait by rolling around in front of the goafline I re SECTION THE HERALD Wednesday July IS Page Two week layoff doesnt hurt Raiders shot st 0 Ask two team mates to roll a ball to side line one after the JffllS ft Alter a iwo week layoff the Minor Mosquito Raiders played two home gomes during the week Thursday night the Raid defeated visiting Milton by a count The team came out flying to build a 30 lead with James Watravcn earning a goal and two assists Also scoring were Billy Murphy and Allan with Brent Brasz assisting on Walraven a opening goal Milton aged to put one In he net before half time Ricky stretch margin to with a goal from Danny Lane and Teddy in the second hair Milton closed out scoring but fell short suffer their third defeat Despite a humid evening Kenny Cig and Trevor Hartley play ed a strong gome Saturday at noon the Raid kicked off against the St Catharines A team In an Ontario Cup match but found their opposition Just too strong to handle Johnny Stefan played an outstanding game In net with Glenn Mulder and Dave Wood also turning In a super performance Final score in this one was St Catharines 3 and Georgetown Mariners tie Juniors Due to deadlines Falcon reports arc Into In gelling Into print The latest result available a 1 3 decision loss to BDA Cavaliers In Toronto team were still In the match unlit a saw the seniors take field against strong opposition In Dynamos Coach Bobbins is working hard to create the team work necessary to pull the team together The Junior Falcons put up a creditable performance against ho Ancient Mariners in a 1 1 tied exhibition game For the first minutes youngsters pushed ball around and looked very good A couple of substitutes by the juniors and steadying up by Mariners lead to a close game Soccer Andrew Murray ChovOIds Major could no stem the lido of Bramp ton attacks and went under In league play There was a lot of promise In this second year team A Utile more devil in front of goal might have produced a different result Philip was sound in goal and Trevor Ghost Hartley kept popping up to clear from defence The Minor Mosquito Raiders romped over Milton and have to thank a strong defence and good In keeping Milton off the scoreboard until late in each half SENIOR GIRLS The senior girls Shoppers Drug Mart team went to Richmond Hill versos Garry Owen and Injured and per formed very well A result flattered the home team who were mostly outplayed by Stout performances particular ly came from Karen Wilson Bonny Beckett and Lisa Allen at bock ASSOCIATE DEALERCHRIS BYOEVAATE COMPLETE CAR CARE SERVICE PRESERVE A SHINE VINYL ROOF RESTORATION STEAM DRY CLEANING INTERIORS UPHOLSTERY GUARD PIN STRIPING TOUCHUP PAINT SPLASH GUARDS ETC SAME DAY SERVICE- FOR FREE ESTIMATE CALL OR DROP IN AT MOUNTAIN VIEW RD NGEORGETOWN 8776136 Investing for the Mariners were Ed Dun Shields and Malcolm Tough Dan Shields scored and Randy Robinson equalizes with io minutes left Also turning out for the older team In the second half were Miguel Micklethwalto and Gary who both arc Bantams and they did all right The Bantams have been matchless for a couple of weeks due to drop outs and a gap in league schedules Coach Geo Balnea has for the lads united Miss South and West have all combined this year to form a formidable soccer force in Peel Ha ton Formerly a Rep only club united were mainly concerned In Metro Toronto league play The Ontario ruling of all clubs providing competitive and recreational soccer brought about the new club It should not be long before the new club is a truly major force to nvol and Burlington SOCCER HOTBED In our early years Georgetown youth soccer was a hotbed where visiting teams trembled The cycle passes and no longer lywcarcaltowcdnevertheless Our teams still command respect In their respective NOTICE 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