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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, September 12,1990 1 • ^ ' ■■■ . ■ - ' • • . ^ , i , • " t iflilSf : . ■ : .■■ ■ • v -,xv<K' 'i ' •*' • ■<:/,<■ ■■>£* ; ■ ■ T ; ' $ ■•" 'mgm : ' v'VI -S « 1 ' MB FLASHBACK-25 YEARS AGO -- Stephen Fuels defeated Kramp Furniture 3-0 last Tuesday evening at Vincent Massey park to win the Men's Town League softball finals. Members of the winning team are Jim Moorcraft, Sam Snowden, Ted Bird, Ted Fai- rey, Jim Allin, Terry Black, Vince Vanstone, George Stephen, Paul Chant, Pat Cornell, Jiggs Cowling, Art Hooper (donor of Hooper Trophy), Grant Wright, Bob Abbott, Ron Pollard, John Stainton, Butch Stephen (bat boy). FLASHBACK--10 YEARS AGO -- Members of thé Blackstock ladies' lob ball team are Maggie Bonsma, Bernice Cappucciti, Joyce Lee, Monica Barber, Laura Micklewright, Pauline Murphy, Leona Bonsma, Marilyn Marilyn VanEngen, Patricia /Lee, Lucy Bonsma, Kathy Chumbley, Linda VanderGaast, Susan Swain, Peggy Blondell Susan Marlow, Grant Micklewright (coach), Dan Barber (asst, coach), Ken Sutherland. SPORT-TALK TRIVIA -- The two oldest teams in the NFL were started in 1920. One of them is the Chicago Chicago Bears, but can you name the other? BOWMANVILLE EAGLES' GAMES - The Bowman Bowman ville Eagles play their first exhibition game of the season this Sunday night as the Gobourg Cougars will be at the Recreation Complex for a 7:30 p.m. start. On Tuesday, September 18, the Eagles will host Little Britain. Game time for that one is 8:00 p.m. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT -- Durham Durham College will be hosting its 7th Annual Women's Softball Invitational tournament on Friday, September September 14, at Durham Fields. Along with Durham College, College, the Loyalist Lancers, Seneca Scouts and.Conestoga and.Conestoga Condors will be participating. The first game will be at 3:00 p.m., with the consolation and championship championship final slated for 5:00 p.m. FLOATING BOAT SHOW - The largest floating boat show in Canada will be celebrating its 19th season season at the North Marina at Ontario Place from Thursday, Thursday, September 13 to Sunday, September 16. The event showcases hundreds of the latest boat models and nautical necessities available. This year's show will include boats ranging from 5 to 55 feet in length,, plus a 40,000 square foot indoor marketplace. More than 25,000 visitors are expected to pass through the turnstiles! Hunters in Action at 138th Annual Fair Eagles Hoping for Winning Combination This Season The Bowmanville Eagles hope that this scene, a puck entering the back of the net, is a common occurrence occurrence around the opposing goal this season. The Eagles Eagles have been working out since September 4, and Gobourg on Monday night, you can see them in their first exhibition game this Sunday at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Co- bourg will be in town for a 7:30 p.m. start. BRENDAN DONOHUE IN FLORIDA -- Brendan Donahue, of Bowmanville, is in Florida chasing his dream to become a professional baseball player. He is attending East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs which is just north of St. Petersburg. He will see his first action in a winter baseball league that runs from the first week of September until the middle of November. November. TRIVIA ANSWER --- The Phoenix Cardinals who were originally in Chicago (1920-59), then St. Louis (1960-87), and now Phoenix. Eagles Play on Sunday There will be a sneak preview preview at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex this Sunday night. Not of the movie variety with stretch limos and tuxedos. tuxedos. Rather, the 1990-91 edition edition of the Bowmanville Eagles Eagles will be playing their ■first exhibition game of the season. Gobourg will be in town for a 7:30 p.m. start. TIRE SALES INC. 576-1220 KUMHO STEEL BELTED RADIAL 781 ALL SEASON 299 Dean Ave., Oahawa "We are going to play a lot of the new faces m the first three games (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) to see what they can do in a game situation," revealed rookie head coach Mike Noonan. "There will be a few veterans veterans in the line-up, but it will be mainly the new players." The Eagles will make a return trip to Gobourg on Monday night, and will then host Little'Britain the following following night (September 18) for an 8:00 p.m. start. "It doesn't matter if we win yet," offered Noonan. "I'm hoping that we'll peak by Christmas." "With a different coach, it will take a while jfor the team to understand my philosophy, philosophy, but all of these guys seem eager to learn." The Eagles will play a total total of eight exhibition games before their first league game on Tuesday, October 2 in Ajax. Their first home game of the season will be on Sunday, Sunday, October 7, against Lakefield. by Brad Kelly As the temperature outside outside begins to drop, the temperature temperature at. the Eagles' training camp is beginning to rise. The ongoing battle to gain a spot on the team is justbeginning to heat up. And it can only get hotter. hotter. ■ The, 1990-91 Bowmanville Bowmanville Eagles' Jr. 'C' try-out camp got underway at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on Tuesday, September September 4. Seventy-one players showed up for the first practice, and that number number has since been whittled down to a workable 30 following following the first cuts on Sunday Sunday night. That number will be reduced reduced by 10 before the start of the season. Fans-will be able to catch their-first glimpse of the Eagles Eagles this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. as they play host to Co- bourg. ; They pay a return visit to - and then return home for a Tuesday night encounter with Little Britain. Game time for that one is 8:00 p.m. TOUGH DECISIONS Rookie head coach Mike Noonan, along with assistant assistant Paul Reed and manager Bruce Colwell, have had their work cut out for them as they try and decide who ■should stay and who should be released from camp. "We had a lot of kids turn but, and it's easy to see why this team did so well last season," said Noonan from high atop the stands on Sunday Sunday night as Eagle hopefuls scrimmaged on the ice. "I've been impressed with a lot of the players, especially especially their size and they wot they handle they puck. It should give us a half-decent competitive team." He also added that the attitude attitude displayed by both the- veterans and the rookies has been good, and that all of the players in camp were working very hard in an attempt attempt to gain a spot on the team. Following Sunday night's practice, it was announced that all of the bantam and midget aged players eligible /to play Toro hockey were being being returned to their respective respective O.M.H.A. teams. The move, according to Noonan, was made to ensure a good working relationship between the Eagles and the' Toro organization. "We still have a couple of younger players from outside outside the area, but there is no guarantee that they will stay with the club," he said. All of the players returning returning from last year's team - 16 in all -- are still in camp. Nobody has ; been signed to this point, 'with the exception exception of two. ■. ■"!•■ OVER>AfciE RULE The league has adopted an overrage rule for this season, season, allowing each team to carry two players from last year's roster who would have graduated. The coaching staff had nine players to choose from last year's, team, and have opted for centreman Glen Campbell and defenceman Kelly Armstrong. Campbell, a bona-fide scorer, tied for the league scoring championship last year with teammate Nick Dennis. The slick centreman scored 25 goals, and added 59 assists for 84 points. Armstrong will be relied upon to anchor what could be a young defence. Last season he tallied 25 points and 145 penalty minutes. "Our two over-agers are going to be a real asset to the club." beamed coach Noonan. "Both of them have a real good attitude, and I'll be looking to them to: help both on and off the ice."- 5 ~w As for the other returning- players, no decision has been made on whether all of them will be kept. Antonia Reed guides her horse, Lady Jane, over a jump during the Hunter Show! at the Orono Fair on Sunday. The competition took place on the infield of the racé track under overcast skies. It was just one of the many events that brought to a close the annual fair. Car Trouble for Terry New SwimTeam Needs Members 328 RITSON RD. N, OSHAWA 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood A softwood lumber dry kilns ft dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood ft marine plywoods as well as a complete stock of building materials. by Brad Kelly A new swim team in the Town of Newcastle is looking looking for members. Carol Gonder, the Aquatic Aquatic Manager for the Community Community Services Department, is seeking participants interested interested in forming a Special Olympics Swim Team. The program, she hopes, will be in, full operation by the first of October. "Initially the program will be run by the Town, but eventually I'd like to see it operated like the NEWAC (Newcastle Aquatic Club) program," she said, adding that the NEWAC program was initiated by tl munity Seryices Depi ment out is now run fi volunteer organization. "I know of 12 people right now that will join, and once we get the word out about the program, we're hoping to add to that." The Special Olympics Swim Team will add another another recreational activity for the special needs population population in the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. By design, the Newcas- om- by a tie Fitness ■ Centre can accommodate the physically handicapped, and staff have the training to operate such a program. Ms Gonder realized the need for a Special Olympics Swim Team back in '82 when she was a lifeguard for the special needs class at North Courtice Public School. Following that, she became a member of the Special Olympic committee, and worked at various swim meets. "More and more the kids showed the skills that told me they could compete," she said. "We woiild like to get as many members as we can from this area." The swim team will practice practice at the Newcastle ' Fitness Fitness Centre one hour each week, and Ms Gonder is seeking participants between between the ages of 11 and 40. The Region 12 Special Olympics Committee plans to hold a swim meet in preparation preparation for Provincial and National competitions. The Newcastle Fitness Centre is tentatively scheduled to host a meet in November. In May of '89, a Special Olympics Provincial Qualifier Qualifier Meet was held at the Fitness Fitness Centre. Two area athletes, athletes, Betty Auld and Tammy Tammy Potter, qualified to compete at the Special Olympics Summer Games that were held at York University University in Toronto. "We would like to have a meet against possibly two" other teams," Ms Gonder said. "In the past, we've held meets that involved 120-140 kids, but we don't want a, meet that. size to start out with." Anyone who would like more information regarding the Special Olympics Swim team, can contact Carol Gonder at 623-3392 ext. 262. The Ultra Slim Fast/ MacTool's Camaro did a tremendous tremendous job during the sixth race of the Firestone Firéhawk series at Mosport Park on Saturday, September September 1. ■Terry MacDonald qualified qualified the car in 15th position for the five hour Sun- Downer race. "As I started in 15th position, position, I got hung out to dry in corner two ana lost about 10 positions," she remembered in a prepared statement. "Then driving up the back straight, I couldn't get the car into fourth gear. As cars were driving by me, I was saying my prayers." "When everything was okay, I was back in 4lst position. position. I had a long way to go ■ to catch up." After her three-hour stint in the car. MacDonald had gained back all the positions she had lost, and was in 17th position when co-driver James Ruehle took over. Ruehle brought the Ultra Slim Fast/Mac Tools Camaro Camaro home without any, dents or scratches. The Ultra Slim Fast Ca- ~ maro will be in Mont. Tremblant Tremblant on September 28, 29 for the last race of the season. season. Currently, MacDonald and Ruehle are in either ninth or tenth position in the overall standings, depending depending on the results from Mosport. Newcastle Boys' Slo Pitch Standings up to Sept. 5 Team Memorial Park Wilfs Hydraulic Cent. Jo-Elen Sportswear Voyageur Gift Shop The playoffs will be held on Sunday September 16 at Memorial Park. Wins Losses Ties Pts. 15 11 7 0 22 10 7 1 21 i.< 7 10 0 ' 14 $ 6 10 1 13 § Bowmanville Men's Thursday Night League Contact Hockey Registration All players must register before September 23rd. Contact Dave Wright at 623-2964 RM motor ^ _ 9tifi mumunmsw - - fivV MOVING UP TOWN SALE Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Lighten our load and SAVE from 20 % - 50 % on every item in the store Sale starts September 17th. SHOP CANADIAN - SHOP JO-ELEN HOURS: JO-ELEN Mon.-Erl.-10:30-5:30 SPORTSWEAR 6, GIFTS Sal., 9:00 - 4:30 102 Quoon SI. A9Q-Æ1 Dowinnnvlllo, Onl. L1C IMG WfcW vlwl WAMOSPORt] SEPTEMBERjy cnpc 1 fàiS&irm. y/Tf 15,16,1990> One Thousand Fans Betty Auld will be one of the members of the Special Special Olympics Swim Team that Carol Gonder, the Aquatic Manager for the Newcastle Fitness Contre, is forming. Betty proudly displays the medals she won at the Summer Games in Toronto, and a plaque for being the most outstanding fomnlo athlete during a meet in Lindsay, FEATURING G.M. Parts Pttstop Contest Saturday 6:00 p.m. with ACT Race Series Leader Oshawa'sown Randy MacDonald HOW TO QET THERE lo«M IN KArntna « «o n*. M <4 W*), nun. <4 «01 « (t.* «11) llw Nu.*. ... Dwhw. If w« kirn, Hi. •%.. GATES OPEN SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. RACING SATURDAY 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY 1:00 P.M. TICKET PRICES: SATURDAY $10.00 SUNDAY $18.00 Superticket Good Both Days $20.00 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (416) 665-6665 Tickets ntTIcketmeeter, the Mosport Office end the Gate ACriANCTKWSOtVfNr