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Thursday, October 19, 1950 BLOCKING STRONG BATA BID line single to centre field ® Paul Gilliam, plating Benny and Ray Patterson, afternoon provided the Saturday for the opening game of the series. Come From Behind 8 has been the case on count- occasions in the past, the roared back from behind jn game's later stages to turn arent defeat into victory. After ing the scoring ice in the d frame when Gilliam walk- took second on a passed ball, iscored on Eddie Wollons sin- the Yarnellmen saw the Bafa § even the count in: their half offthe frame and then jump into ead with a sixth inning mark- Paul's Punch a's Moffat had been very a going concern up to the anaged to claim a pair of without damage, Oak pros- seemed definitely on the singled, but Herd was snuffed t the plate in a desperate bid ven the score. Then along "Chips-Down' Paul Gilliam fl the million dollar bingle that up the contest. llons crossed the rubber for Dfnsurance run in the ninth, af- being hit by pitcher and mov- gRall the way around as the grined Batawans fell apart de- . But the counter flous as. "Old Folks" proved Al 'Em Down Mows From veteran Al Yarnell, 42 years young, down to diminutive Tiny Dryden, capable bantam in: fielder, Oakville's diamond repre- sentatives have done themselves 'ight proud this season. Al's terr- fic hurling was a major factor in sliminating Batawa on Monday. yarnell mowed down the opposit- on in the final frame. Sterling Effort Yarnell yielded five hits and whiffed four, walking only one as he completely subdued the be- wildered Batawa belters. His mat- es, collected six bingles with Ken- uy Pollock's double being the only extra base clout. Herd, Languay, Gilliam, Wollons and Andy Milne all connected for singles. The Oaks will journey to Stra- throy next Wednesday for the sec- ond game of the silyerware sel ies, with a third game, if neces- sary, to be arranged lafer. All Oakville Salutes Victorious Diamond Warriors For the first time in the town's colorful sports history, the three ¢ Oakville Baseball Association entries in the O.B.A. playdowns have battled their way into the provincial finals. Heading this remarkable victory parade, believed to be unique in Ontario Baseball Assn. com- petition, is the victorious Snow Construction juvenile club, which last Saturday under Bud Corbett's experienced tutelage swept to the Ontario title at Galt. At Wheatley on Sunday, Oakville Motors Ban- tams, also Corbett proteges, managed to eke out a slender 4-2 win to gain the edge in the bantam final, and are only ' one : game away from another provincial pennant as they trot out on the. diamond to- night (Thursday). Last, but certainly not least, the intermediate A Oaks turned back a determined Batawa bid Monday to march into the final series against Strathroy Royals, defending champions of last year, whom they will face Saturday afternoon at Wallace park in the all important last ditch series opener. : The Journal is happy to join the town's host of ardent ball fans in. congratulating the victorious juves, and in wishing the still striving Oaks and banties the very best of luck as they push down that last lap on the Ontario playdown trail. JUBILANT JUVES GRAB FIRST ONTARIO TITLE WITH TORRID LATE INNING RALLY AT GALT A driving will to win that refused to be gainsayed, the shrewd, conscientious coaching of one of the province's best informed minor ball mentors, and-a terrific mound offort by one of the senior baseball's top future pitching vrospects were parlayed into Oakville's first Ontario juven- ile championship at Galt last Saturday. And this sport-con- scious town had every reason to be proud of the way the youngsters of its Snow Construction squad battled from behind a heavy deficit to nose out the powerful Preston club 6-5 and claim the laurels that have barely eluded them these past two seasons. A Game Brigade of Battlers Yes, it was a big day for the game kids who were frus- trated in their strong bids to claim the title in 1948 and 1949. It was a big day for Coach Bud Corbett, who has been the original hard luck kid where his competent minor teams of the past were concerned. It was an uproariously happy day for a large, hoarse contingent of local supporters who journeyed to Galt for the game. And it was an immensely satisfying day for the men who have worked hard to boost Oakville's minor baseball program into the front rank in Canada's kid athletic agenda. (Continued on Reverse) BE AT WALLACE PARK THURSDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO ROOT YOUR HOME TOWN CLUBS DOWN THE LAST LAP OF THE ONTARIO PLAYDOWN TRAIL THAT LEADS TO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. BANTAMS SURPRISE WHEATLEY, POINT TO SECOND PENNANT Undaunted by a pitching performance have shattered the most young clubs, Oakville Mot- ors bantams last Sunday after- noon shrugged aside 23 strikeouts and battled on to win a 4-2 ver- dict in the first game of their O.B.A. championship findl series. Jack Cornwall's scarletclad kids, now but ome game away from Oakville's second 1950 Ontario title, play Wheatley at Wallace park at 6 p.m. tonight (Thurs day), and a minor battle royal is in store for rabid town fans. TWIRLERS DUEL Young Mel Medland, "on the hill for the Corbett coached crew, came right back at his Wheatley twirling rivals with a Grade A effort of his own. Mel was tagged for tive hits which he spread out nicely, and his wide breaking curve sent no less than eighteen of the losers straggling back to the bench, after looking at a third strike. Mel ran into trouble in the fourth, when Manery poled a ho- mer into the bush which fringes the small Wheatley field. A dou- ble and a single In the fourti. plated the second Wheatley run, but from that point on, Medland was in complete control The Motors kids notched first counters in the sixth, when Dugan Brown started the frame with a walk. Jack McCutcheon bunted, and was safe on an er- ror. Bill Richmond fanned, but George Fraser came through with a timely drive to right to score Brown and McCutcheon. added another in the when, after drawing a wa scooted home on Richmond's sin- gle. A walk, two stolen bases and an error gave Dugan Brown the clinching marker In the eighth. Fraser, Richmond and Medland Wheatley that would morale of their were the only Oakville hitters, but the Motors kids made the most of their scoring opportunit- les as they salted away this all important contest in a manner that left the bigger, more confl- dent Wheatley youngsters gasp- ing. PAPER GOLLEGTION SAT., NOVEMBER 18 by OAKVILLE & DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS Start saving NOW!--OId news- papers, magazines and other waste paper. ATE. TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR Pheasant! Hunting 1950 Pheasant Hunt will be held on NOVEMBER 3RD. AND 4TH. Licenses will be on sale at W. E. DENT'S TRAFALGAR After October 16, 1950 These licenses allow the hold- ers of same to hunt rabbits until Feb. 28, 1951 S. A. Featherstone, Clerk FINGERED BY FIRE In the old days, when manners and living in general were more graclous, a gentleman would bow low and kiss a lady's hand. This very pleasant custom went out of vogue when the men began burn- ing their noses on lighted cigar- ets. 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