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Sport-talk 623-3303 FLASHBACK -- 25 YEARS AGO - Seven senior golfers from the Bowmanville Club took part in the annual Senior (50 years and over) tournament at Peterborough Golf & Country Club. One winner was A1 Rout, who shot a 99. With his 30 handicap, his net was 69. Others included: Les Smale (91); Charlie Warren (92); Jim Crouch (93); Charlie Bickle (106); Wally Braden (108); Bob Walton (108). FLASHBACK - 10 YEARS AGO - At Bowmanville Bowmanville Country club's annual ladies' invitational golf tournament, Barb Thajer presented the Walter Frank Trophy to Pam Welsh for the low gross winning winning score of 78. SPORT-TALK TRIVIA -- What team was the last one to host the All-Star game, and win the World Series in the same year? PAGANS FASTBALL -- The Bowmanville Pagans, Pagans, who have lost only one game at Memorial Park all season, will host the Oshawa Navy Club tonight (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. in an Oshawa City and District Fastball League game. Next Wednesday, the Navy Club will make a return visit to Bowmanville. DEVONISH LEAPS TO FOURTH -- Nicole De- vonish landed in fourth spot in the long jump event at the Junior Pan-Am Games in Kingston, Jamaica last week. She managed to set a personal best with a leap of 6.09, smashing her old mark of 5.89. She missed placing third by one centimeter. She leaves tomorrow (Thursday) for the Senior Nationals in Montreal where she will be entered in the long jump and 200m. HOLE -IN- ONE -- Steve Chomie, of Bowmanville, recorded a hole-in-one at the third hole of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 19. Steve used a seven iron from the blue tee's to accomplish accomplish the feat. The shot was witnessed by Martin Martin Schouten, also of Bowmanville. KENDAL EAGLES -- The Kendal Eagles will close out their EOBA Senior schedule this weekend with a pair of home games. On Saturday, Whitby will be in town, while on Sunday, Markham will provide the opposition. Both games begin at 1:00 p.m. TRIVIA ANSWER -- New York Yankees, 1977. v j y Peewee Legion Orioles Remain in First Place On Tuesday, July 16, the Peewee Orioles met Peterborough Peterborough at Memorial Park in a pitchers' duel. Greg McMurter took to the mound giving up only one hit and recording 11 strikeouts. strikeouts. Our boys totalled only five hits and couldn't manage manage to score until the opposition opposition pitcher was called on a balk, walking in what proved to be the winning run. Jason Vickery had two hits, Bryan Landry, Greg McMurter and Colin Galin- ski had one each. Thursday, on the mound in Kendal, Bryan Landry went five innings, giving up only three hits and two runs. Steve Newman, in relief, relief, gave up one hit, making it a 6-2 bnllgame. Bryan Landry and Scott MacDonald came up with two hits each. Mark Newcastle G.C. News On July 11, three groups of friends shared Nam-Soo Cho's, of Whitby, first ever ' hole-in-one on the second hole at Newcastle Golf Course. One group of friends stood on the second green and watched the five iron shot, on the 141 yard hole, hit the green and roll into the cup. His playing partners, II- jae Wor, Jungrae Noh and Henry Cho watched from the second tee. Finally, the perfect golfing golfing weather accompanied 64 golfers in the Newcastle Member's Couple's Alternate Alternate Shot Tournament. First low gross winners were Les and June Taylor with an 83. In second were Bud Roy and Jackie Oke with an 85. First place in the low net with a 65 went to Bob and Linda Stevenson. Norm and Joan Mark were second with a 66. Closest to the pin for the ladies was Denise Mainguy, while Bud Roy took the honours honours for the men. Marjie Losier won the longest drive for the ladies and Larry Crouse was the longest for the men. Thanks to Lindsay, Rich-, ard and Mark for helping out. Also congratulations to Willy and Heather Bridal on their first anniversary. Especially Especially for making it a golfing golfing celebration. We all had an enjoyable game, although we missed Ed, Dorothy, Jack and June. We Fix Flat Tires 576-1220 299 Dean Ave. Oshawa, Ont. Your Bandar] Retread Source SPORTS Sport Thoughts by Brad Kelly Two-Sport Athlete at Colgate by Brad Kelly You can't say that Bow- manville's Craig deBlois isn't making the most of his four years at Colgate University. University. And the university certainly certainly can't complain that they're not getting their money's worth out of the 21- year-old. It has turned out to be an amiable relationship for both sides. deBlois was initially recruited recruited by the school for his prowess on the ice. But, he has also been a successful addition to the school's field lacrosse team. It's an accomplishment he is proud of. And deservedly deservedly so. ^Two-sport athletes are very rare. There are probably probably only three or four in the whole school," said deBlois from his parents' home in Courtice. "The only problem is missing class." Travel and practicing everyday, coupled with the pressures of doing well academically, academically, can be difficult to juggle for most. But in deBlois' deBlois' case, the travel is something he has had experience experience with. His travels landed him at Cranbrook Kingswood High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he attended attended grades 11 and 12. Though he went there to play hockey, hockey, it was through lacrosse that the opportunity came up. "My dad was coaching lacrosse lacrosse at Eastdale, and they hosted a tournament," recalled recalled deBlois. "They (Cranbrook (Cranbrook Kingswood) had their own rink and were classed as a midget 'AAA' team." The decision to go wasn't a difficult one. "I knew it was the best thing for me. I was always an average player in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and it was an opportunity opportunity I had to take." The school won the Michigan Michigan state championship in both his junior and senior years. The added ice time was a big boost to his career. It was also in grade 11 when he began his days as a two-sport athlete. Playing for the school's field lacrosse team, he won another state championship. That summer, '87, he rep- McCarthy, Colin Galinski, Shane Cowan and Brian Mclnnes all had a hit each. Mclnnes' was a triple. It was a warm Sunday afternoon afternoon in Belleville, but it didn't stop our boys from running away with another win. Steve Newman pitched six innings, holding the opposition opposition to three runs on two nits. Colin Galinski finished it off in the seventh. Getting hits in this 19-3 win were: four hits each for Jason Vickery (one a triple) and Scott MacDonald (one a home run); three hits : for Biyan Landry; two hits each for Mark McCarthy, Colin Galinski and Steve Newman; Newman; and one hit each for Shane Cowan, Greg McMurter, Julius Sneider and Brian Mclnnes. The Orioles are in first place in their division with an 18-2 record. V ■ ■ ' ' V U . M ' ■ , ' f i v - - 7 V v , , ■ , ^ Bowmanville s Craig deBlois has quickly made a name for himself while attending attending Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. In addition to playing with the school's hockey team, he is also a member of the varsity field lacrosse team. Juniors Strike-out by Brad Kelly It has been the bats of the Bowmanville Junior Orioles Orioles that have been the biggest cause of concern this year. And last Thursday night against Port Hope was no different. The Orioles' bats resembled resembled ceiling fans. They were forever swinging \ without making any contact. Port Hope pitchers Gene Stroeder and Kris Kelly One That Didn't Get Away! ÇflKUMHO CANADA, INC Tom Taylor of Oshawa scored in the big time when lie caught the winning fish for the Fisherman's Folly Fishing Derby and Casting Contest held Sunday at Darlington Provincial Park. At the beginning of the day he caught a 21-contimetor mud cat and near the end of the day ho scored big with a 23-ccntimctor fish. Tom won a trophy for his catch of the day and some other goodies for participating in the casting contest too. The day's events were sponsored by the Ontario Association of Anglers and Hunters and Darlington Provincial Park. combined for 16 strikeouts, handing the Orioles a 4-3 setback. And, despite the high number of strikeouts, Port Hope was forced to score a run in both the eighth and ninth innings to erase a 3-2 Orioles' lead. "We just don't have the bats we had last year," said Oriole pitcher Jason Carroll who took the loss, though pitching impressively. He went eight full innings before before being pulled after walking walking the leadoff batter in the ninth. "Their pitchers weren't even that good. We just can't seem to hit." Stroeder, who started on the mound for Port Hope, recorded recorded 13 strikeouts in his seven innings of work. Kris Kelly came on in relief to start the eighth for the win. He fanned three over the final final two innings. Carroll matched Stroeder pitch-for-pitch in the early going, allowing single runs in the first ana sixth innings to rive Port Hope a 2-0 lead. The Orioles struck back for three of their own in the bottom of the sixth. A pair of doubles and three singles accounted accounted for the damage. In the eighth, Port Hope tied the game at 3-3 after a couple of singles and a sacrifice sacrifice fly. Carroll, who surrendered only five hits on the night, walked the leadoff batter in the ninth. Derek Zander came on in relief, but a pass ball, an error, and a ground- out scored the run. The loss dropped the Orioles' Orioles' record to 7-9 on the season, season, with three games remaining remaining until playoffs. They are on a streak of sorts, winning winning four of their past six, By virtue of their record, they have been granted a bye in the opening round of the OBA plnydowns. They will moot the winner of the series between Belleville and Little Britain. resented Canada at the Junior Junior Lacrosse World Championships Championships in Australia. The Canadians lost to the Americans Americans in the gold medal game. He was recruited by a couple of schools south of the border with offers of scholarships. But they were for lacrosse, and it was hockey hockey that he wanted to play. So, he returned home to attend grade 13 at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School and play hockey for the Jr. B Oshawa Legionaires. It turned out to be the right move. He captained the team, and was a member of the league all-star team. He peaked in December and was voted the MVP of the Pepsi-Cola International tournament in Toronto. As the season progressed, he had conversations with the coaching staff at Colgate, Colgate, who were interested in offering him a scholarship. "I knew I wanted to go there. I didn't even apply to any other schools." His other option came from the former coach of the Oshawa Generals, Paul Theriault. Two years of junior junior hockey, and a fully paid education at the University of Toronto. He declined, with thanks. He chose to attend Colgate, Colgate, a school with a student body of 2,700 near Hamilton, Hamilton, NY. Where Ivy grows on walls faster than hair on a rock musician. It was the only time in ' his career that he showed up at the right place, but at the wrong time. Colgate was a powerhouse powerhouse in his freshman year. The Red' Raiders won the ECAC championship. They advanced to the NCÀA Division Division 1 championship game before losing to the Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers, 7-3. Because of their strong nucleus, deBlois didn't see any action. "It was the hardest thing I ever had to go through. I began to question myself on my abilities," he said. 'You really have to pay your dues there. The seniors get top priority. The coach (Terry Slater) focuses on the seniors." He joined the lacrosse team at the conclusion of the hockey season, and appeared appeared in four games. This season was a different different story. His ice time improved. improved. He began the season on the fourth fine but steadily steadily moved up and eventually became one of the team's top penalty killers. Picking out a highlight from his sophomore year wasn't difficult. "On February 9, I scored my first goal, which was on by birthday. It had been two years since I had scored, so I didn't know how to react." At the conclusion of the hockey season, he returned to the field lacrosse team. With two years remaining remaining at the school, he is still undecided about his future. Although, he has an idea of what route he would like to see his life take. "I want to sign as a free agent and try the pro's for a couple of years. With the new leagues, there are so many options." "If that doesn't happen, I'd like to go to Australia for lacrosse or Europe for hockey." hockey." There's a hint, in his voice, that his travels aren't over yet. Winning isn't Everything, but... So, we're on the eighth tee and our rivals are on the green ahead of us. It was the Labatts' Four Person Person scramble held at the Fenelon Falls Golf Course this past weekend. Our. rivals consisted of three of the defending champions from last year's tournament. The Old Man (dad), Uncle Over-The-Hill (John), and Fairway Fairway Freddie combined to capture last year's title with a two under par 28 to finish first among 15 teams. I was the other member of the foursome. This year would be different. With new additions being added to the family, we found ourselves in a bit of a dilemma. We hac six golfers, leaving us two short of the necessary number of eight. So we improvised. The Old Man, Over-The-Hill, and Fairway Fred die remained intact, adding Bogey Bill to their already already potent lineup. I teamed up with the future brother in-law, the missus and my sis. Both the missus and sis are rookies on the golfing tour. "We should split the girls up and each foursome should have one," offered the Old Man as the tournament tournament drew closer. He felt the missus and sis would hamper our score. Not so. The in-law teed his ball up and lofted his drive towards the eighth green. With a slight hook at the end, it headed towards the rivals, whom we thought had already putted and were headed towards towards the next tee. They scattered as though a seagull seagull had dropped one of its guided missiles from the skies above. Teeing up next, my drive headed straight for the cedar tree directly behind the ladies' tee. Sis, who had taken cover behind the tree, almost received a permanent Top-Flite tattoo on her forehead. The ball was that close. Not one of our better holes. We sauntered up the fairway towards the green, and were greeted with the 'evil eye' (a Kelly tradition tradition that is thought to have been passed down through the generations). Nobody gives it better than the Old Man. Seems the rivals weren't heading to the ninth tee when the in-law teed up after all. Instead, they were chipping on to the green. Something about golf etiquette was mumbled. The expressions on their faces told us that their round hadn't been a good one. Unsympathetic, we informed them that we held a one stroke lead over them. They weren't impressed. Our round had been a good one. Birdies on the first and seventh holes were lost \yith bogeys on the fifth and sixth. We pared both the eighth and ninth to finish at even par, 30. The rivals bogeyed the ninth to finish the round with a two over par, 32, We won, decisively. The rivals finished 17th on the day. We were ifth. Pickings at the prize table were mighty slim oy the time their names were called. No, winning isn't everything. But beating the Old Man surely is. THE BEST ARCHERY SHOP, Archery Sales & Service Complete line of Bows, Arrows and Accessories for the Bowhunter and Target Shooter. 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