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6 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 4,1993 Yesterday's Heroes 35 YEARS AGO - The ice-making machinery has been working full blast, with progress better than usual. It is hoped that public skating skating will begin within a week. *1. .1 - vt - ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 25 YEARS AGO - Bowmanville Merchants toppled the Georgetown Georgetown Giants in Intermediate semi-final playoff action last weekend. At Soper Creek Park, the Merchants' Ralph Kennedy threw a strong seven hitter for a 4-2 win. At the Giants' home grounds, southpaw Gary Akey collected a 6-3 decision. The twin victories by the Merchants Merchants eliminate Georgetown, and advance the locals to the All- Ontario finals against either Midland or Caledonia. ******* Batting leaders in the Senior Men's Softball League include: Doubles Doubles - Larry Perris, Grant Wright (6 each), Raye West (5); Triples - Bob Abbott, Archie Crossey, Bob Hellam, Don McMurter, Reg White (2 each); Home Runs - Jim Coyle (6), Bob Hellam (3); RBI - Jim Coyle (23), Bob Marjerrison (22); Stolen Bases - Alex Wiseman Wiseman (11), Archie Crossey (8); Strikeouts - John Fowler (23), Bob Hellam (14). ^ ^ ^ ^ 20 YEARS AGO - Val Miller, of Bowmanville Country Club, lays claim to being the first one of the fairer sex in this area to come up with a hole-in-one for this season. «X* «X. *X. *X* si* *T* r T* *T* *T* T r T' t 10 YEARS AGO - Hampton emerged with a 4-3 victory over Newcastle Newcastle #1 in a close game in the squirt soccer league. Richard Bateman Bateman had three goals for Hampton, while Neil Gerrits had one. The win moves Hampton into the championship final. Mosport Speedway Action All-Star Game Features Best Slo Pitch Players in League by Nelson Hudes With only two Saturday nights of action left on the schedule, the pressure pressure is mounting in all three of Mosport Mosport International Speedway's regular stock car divisions, including Street Stock, Late Models, and Thundercars. With the clock ticking, the drivers must find all the strategy they can muster to grab as many points as they can before the season finale. During the August 28 night of racing, racing, the fans were once again treated to two extra Thundercar heats as this division has been turning out quite a number of cars over the last few weeks. The heats were magnificent, with lots of passing, bumps and grinds, and hard charges. Royce Jones of Fraserville and Bob Kish of Oshawa were the unstoppable unstoppable pair as they each won two heats. Darren Hockney of Bowmanville and Derek Henderson of Oshawa were the other heat winners. In the feature, Royce Jones once again showed everyone his expert driving skills as he grabbed the win and the celebrated victory lap. Taking second was Scott Douglas of Scarborough Scarborough and in third was Darren Hockney Hockney of Bowmanville. In Late Models, there were three different heat winners during the eve- NO SURPRISES AT VAN HEMMEN TIRES Come and take advantage of our super sale on BF GOODRICH RADIALS ning. Taking number one was Bill The Newcastle Ladies' Slo Pitch League held their annual all-star game at Memorial Park on Thurs- Northam of Oshawa, grabbing number day August 26 A big crowd was on hand to watch some of the best players in the area. Representing two and four was Rod Sauder of Port the ' above team were , front row, (1-r), Angie Tompkins, Claudia Brown, Kathy Jordan, Lyn Denniss,. lent WaS Joan Butt, Alma Hill, Jo-ann Meijer. Back row, (1-r), Harvey Webster (coach), Bev Richards, Tammy £ the feature, Vic Auger of Tren- Kirkton, Kim Thompson, Kim Green, Kathy Corvers, Val Makeef, Brian Leavitt (coach). On the"other* side of the diamond participating in this year's all-star game, were, frontraw, (1-r), Debbie Debbie Cobbledick, Marlene Kuzenko, Julie Richards, Vanessa Yeo, Carol Selby, Annette Harness. Back row, (1-r), Jean Stere (coach), Donna Marshall, Kathy Robertson, Patti Chatterton, Jane Hicks, Betty Madden, Michelle Montpetit, Faye Allott. 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T mmm We are now your Durham Region ,^| ■ti BFGoodrich Racing Headquarters The All-Ontario Senior D baseball baseball championships are well underway underway this weekend. The tournament, featuring eight teams from throughout Ontario, got underway in Port Hope on Friday night. The host team from Kendal opened the tournament with a game against Markham. The three-day tournament continues continues today (Saturday) at both Harvey Jackson Memorial Park in Kendal, and the Agricultural Town Park in Port Hope. On Sunday, die quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals will be played in Kendal. The championship game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Should rain postpone any of the games this weekend, they will be rescheduled rescheduled for Monday, if necessary. Two of the teams competing in this weekend's double-knockout tournament include the defending senior D champions from last year, Strathroy, and the finalists from a year ago, New Lowell. Rounding out this weekend's action action arc Thorold, Courlrighl, Till- sonburg and North Bay. Winners of opening round games mond in Pori Hope, will play in Kendal on Saturday, Admission at both parks lor the while the losers will shift to the dia- entire weekend is free. SÿC^TÛDuQ COMPETITIVE SWIMMING in the MUNICIPALITY of CLARINGTON REGISTRATION: Smoker's Plus, Bowmanville Mall Thursday/Friday Sept. 9,10 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Saturday Sept. 11.10:00 - 2:00 pm. also. * KIDFIT (ESSO) PROGRAM available • 7-12 yrs old . must be able to swim 1 length ol 25 m. pool (maroon level) Please bring a birth certilicate to registration. Team Swimming begins week of Sept. 20. For more information call: Mike 416-372-5951 or Roberta 623-5932