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does time in Cinciand loves it Playing for Cincinnati Tigers last Sunday if even only after a few hours sleep can be likened to a man nudging Doug Dragasevich and saying hey Doug what your fantasy Georgetown Chrysler Raider Doug Dragasevich was innocently having a few beers with his fellow Intermediate A cohorts after Saturday game with the Terriers when reality turned to fantasy then back to reality as facts began to unfold counterpart looking for a replacement In their goo tending corps for the Leafs farm club in Cincinnati on Sunday Kcnlncr came up with Doug a name and soon he was whisked away on a flight to Detroit aboard the Leaf charter You could hove shut out the lights and youd known it was me because I was glowing Sitting beside the Leaf coach Mike on the flight to Windsor it t until much later that Doug realized he d be expected start in the nets for Cincinnati The ycir old former goaltcnder for Concordia had once attended a Detroit lied Wings train but lit d never played a game in professional before the Cincinnati game According to Dave Kontner Doug told him he d crawl downloCmcinmli in the game The storybook Style start will undoubtedly be a lung remembered week end for Doug ended in fine style as Drapnsevich stopped shots in 1 victory over Nashville and was selected first stnr In the fin in You could have shut out the lights and known It was after the game because is glowing Doug said Gerry McNamara offered me a he said but f was worried about making a fool or myself Everything came together perfectly though Leaf Bunny became ill with the flu and could not accompany the Maple Leafs to Detroit for their gome Bob Parent from Cincinnati wascallcduptoreptacehim That left a gap in the Cincinnati lineup as their other goal tender Curl Ridley had a hurt knee Mcinwhllc Jiri and Martin Maglay I hi other signed Leaf prospects were In Toronto also nursing injuries After rushing from he Raider booster club to the airport in order to meet the lcif a flight Toronto Doug noon found himself In his room in Windsor slaying with Dan Moloney the Leafs veteran forward f was thinking they d put this kid by himself down the hall hi the comer Doug said However he was warmly greeted by Moloney and the two had a long talk from The coach laid all he expected was for me to play 100 per cent but 1 sold give more than that until a m when Dragasevich tried his hardest to fall asleep He t steep but It t really matter because by he had to take a cab to the airport so that He arrived at 30 a and was taken to a hotel to await the p m game The Maple Leaf players had been great to him but by comparison the Cincinnati players treated him royally and made him fit right in with their lion Coach Doug Carpenter said be expected won for mo to ploy 100 per cent but I said I d give more than that Doug Doug felt good in the warmup I bad butterflies in my throat but I had to realize that if I l psych myself out I could play well His team was 155 in the first period but Doug found that the extra work kept him attentive With every shot I Continued on page the HERALD II Till- HI- Wednesday December mi Page I NORTH HALTON SPORTS For All Your Sporting Goods Downtown Georgetown HARVEYS TIRE CENTRE Kris and Kelly sixth in Japan World class dance skating pairs team Kris Barber of Glen Williams and Kelly Johnson of placed sixth last week in Japan Interna liana I figureskating competition The event sponsored by one of their major television networks took place in a city near Osaka Barber was pleased at how he and his partner skated noting thai competition has improved since last year at the same meet England took top honors while the Russians finished second and fifth In the dance pairs There were no for the skating competition Barber said which had a negligible effect on their own performance The BarberJohnson duo tried to eliminate a few moves in their to build upa simpler faster tempo and this seemed work well Barber sold The Canadian championships will be the skating pair next big event In February Gems split games veteran wrestler for Ihe team has opponent out maneuvered In an exhibition match up with Fergus high school last week raid photo by With excellent goal tending the George town Junior Gemini hockey club played wall against third place Burling ton Cougars last week but they were defeated According to Gem mis cap tain Bill Taylor the Gemini had a 100 per cent team effort in the game and at one lime the Gemini were leading Two minutes into the third period Burlington tied the score but Georgetown came back and went ahead 43 The Burlington coach called for an inspection of Mike Steer face mask with one Gemini already in the penalty box and the finding of an Illegal mas resulted In the Gems being two men short Burlington then The Georgetown came back to their home rink last Sunday night to face the fourth place Richmond Hill Dynes after their Burlington game determine tion the learn battled their way past Dynes showing they wanted to win more In the Georgetown victory FIRST GOAL A shot from the left point gave the Gems their first goal from defenccman Chris assisted by Bob and Bill Taylor Although the Geminis seem to have trouble In their own end they fought back from successive Richmond Hill drives to mount attacks of their own The Gems successfully fought off a penalty with Bob Dean and Bill Taylor doing some excellent leg work for team but when the sides were even Richmond Hill tied the game Then Guy Cormier for the Gems gave Georgetown a lead with one minute left in period on a give and go play from Bob Morrow and Chris His slap shot Continued on page Sports in brief GDHS wrestlers bounce Fergus Herald Cor respondent The team hosted defending champion team Fergus in a dual meet lust Wednesday in which they won eleven of die fifteen matches and Most of wins in match were by point decisions it token pin opponents were or missed Fergus on hand won most of their by pins said coach McKoy In the lbs weight both Jeff Knight Mike won their matches Dive Power and Sieve Power wl is the schoolboy Georgetown Raiders find Terriers bark less terrifying ehimpion also won their matches In the lbs Dave is described as shown a deal of intensity during his mutch Ron Becker the Canadian Junior wrestling champion from Fergus Mike Gopslll put up a strong fight and hi Id out until the second rou id re he pinned by In llu lbs vision In lit lbs weight i ne Morrow won 1 a decision In the same last week defeat by Km Vesierfild wl In last aid won his match in a dose JO decision This ill be it nsldcred the best of Jim Wiltmler is meeting the coaches expectations having a good season by dominating his opponent in the 119 lbs weight Doug Gillespie defealed William an oppo nent that he lost to last year in a decision Ian Mclvcr also won his match both being in the cate gory In the first bout of the season Mike lor display his technical expertise by winn ng ha mulch 11 1 although hindered by a bad knot Coach McKay says Is a team leader and will be is a key performer in future meets Both and Rick wrestled in the Iba los his bout perhaps due to wrestling in a heavier weight category than he should have Ron Martin won his match as a 149 pounder but Mark Roberts in his first meet of the season and Dennis lost their matches In the 1G5 and 194 lbs weight categories respectively Coach McKay says he is delighted in beating Fergus but he also trying to keep a low key attitude in the team until later in the season The next for the Rebels will be Saturday In the worm up mcnl in which local schools Invited under way at a m until approximately 6 in the gyms one and two Spectators arc welcome to attend and support the Sara returns from Moscow Georgetown resident Sara Agglss returned from the Moscow world gymnastic championships after competing last week for the Canadian team The Cambridge Kips team member finished In 75lh spot with a point total of 75 Winnipeg Bonnie was Canada best performer placing with points Montreal Ann Mane finished with 75 The Canadian learn finished 10th overall In the meet In which Ihe lop teams are selected to compete in Olympic competition In the twoday program of compulsory and optional exercises the Soviet women took an overwhelming victory while China was a distant second and East Germany third Saro said her performance didn completely live up to her own goals as she felt she could hove done better in the optional portion of her routines She made two faults on over rotation of low back on the floor routine on the beam she fell off the apparatus The equipment was different than what she has been used to Sara said For most parts the competition was like any other and the crowds or judging did not bother her Sara and her Canadian teammates had a Chance while in Moscow to tour the Red Square the circus and watch the ballet She told The Herald upon returning that 1 don think I d like to live there Sara next competition may take her Washington in a few weeks Afterwards selection meets will begin in February Sunny Acre action In a high scoring game on Friday Nov Georgetown Sunny Acre Major Midgets came out with a big 100 win over Ancaster Goals for the home team went to Jay Harwell I Greg Robertson Tom Forbes Paul Burroughs Kevin Gillespie Glen Baker and Scott Murray Picking up the assists were Howie Oram Jay Greg Robertson Glen Baker Kevin Gillespie Blake Mark Webster and Scott Murray two assists while Scott Murray Glen Baker and Howie Oram each picked up During the second period Sunny Acres allowed Bramp ton two unanswered goats At the minute mark of the third Brampton scored again to even the game With time running out George Osborne gave Georgetown the winning goal on a pass from Kevin pic with only a minute and a half left In regulation time Sunny Acres next home On Sunday Nov the be Chlng Sunny Acre Midgets Brampton and came up with a 4 3 win At of a good skating and passing period Georgetown had a lead with goals by Mark Webster Howie Oram and Mike Stone Harrison picked up On Saturday Nov the Major Midgets held a very successful garage and craft sale Winners of the lucky draw were Mike Cole Jim Harrison and Glen oil of Georgetown Fully expecting a game which the Terriers threaten their hold on firs I place the Georgetown Chrysler Raiders found their Intermediate A counter parts from less than devastating In their 13 victory Even though outstanding Clyde I in net for the Terriers he was taken over as interim coach the squad looked competitive in the first two periods How ever a goal scoring barrage In which Georgetown netted eight goals in the third period completely demoralized the Terriers and caused them to lose their composure The Raiders have been playing some excellent third period hockey ihu season although traditionally their big scoring chances came in second period last year Coach Gerry feela anybody can beat any team in the Intermediate league and If the Raiders want to advance in the playoffs they have to beat each team by large scores and dominate every game TEAM STRONGER feels the team Is stronger on the forward line especially since Bill Ha mil ton has come along so well tor Ihe team Hamilton five goals while collecting two assists against Orillia The Ford Sturgeon and Hamilton lino has been hot for the past month and It looks like nothing on Ice can stop The addition of Peter Sturgeon has made the difference on the line because an excellent two way hockey player says A line from last year was brought back as Twiss and McFodyen Joined forces for some shifts in the Coach was rotating his line up In an effort to give his players a chance to to different styles of play The gome looked as If It would be a one man show for awhile us Bill Hamilton opened the scoring for the Raiders In the first period then went on In the second period to collect two more After 21 minutes or ploy Hamilton had collected a hat trick as teammates and Sturgeon deserve due credit for feeding him the puck as the line completely ed goalmouth during time out on ice Alter the first period the score was tied 11 but the Raiders slowly began to wear down their opposition as they built up a lead Ron and Hamilton were the other sharpshooters in second period Ron and Gary McFadyen began to balance off Ihe Raider scoring by collecting two goals each in the third period while Gary Ford Peter Sturgeon and Scott McKenilc all collected singles Raider Notts Jun Kudra has slopped down as ttam captain in the Raider tradition of rotating the team few seasons Sieve I yon now wears cap- lain colors and BUI Harm ton has been made an alter captain Kick Kesscll remains as alternate Heading for Winston Newly acquired Haider defencennn Hen is will Solemn on a five gome it was iced by the club lust Monday just after news of Doug Dragasevich transfer to Cincinnati for gamc had been learned I joined the Haiders In his attempt to into the pro ranks which is his Last year be w II third j on his team I Hick of Toronto Ha dins Dave Ktntner the news by phone call Monday afternoon Mcinwlili in other A news coach Jim stepped down after feeling his club would t play for him is currently in a mid season slump although currently ranked In third place In the standings to reports from former lcif I lire Alexai I is signed with the and apparently might lake over Ihe leam helm coach Gasping for goals The Hills Huff N Puffers hockey squad took the breath away from all opponents they played In an ltd timer tournament last weekend In Kingston In playing teams mostly from Ottawa Kingston area Ihe Iulfers the Limestone Cowboys In a shoot out after a tic began a fruitless sudden death overtime period Jim Brown made three outstanding saves on penalty shot style shoot out and kept the Hills learn In the contest until Slu McDonald finally put the game away for the Puffers hi goal To enter the championship round the Hills Puffers won their three games In scores of 82 and Ttir line of Sturgeon BUI Hi ml lion and Ford were unbeatable against Saturday night Here Peter Sturgeon teen scoring at the goalmouth while Hamilton looks on Hamilton tee mi destined to league scoring II his current pace He goals In the game Saturday u-