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By Brad Kelly Richard Fischer Not Sitting by the Phone There is no question that Richard Fischer is back for another year of football at the University of Toronto. There is also no question that the draft choice of the Hamilton Tiger Cats is taking aim at the J.P. Metras Trophy, emblematic of the best lineman, lineman, offensive or defensive, in Canadian football. There isn't any question that he will be selected as an all-Canadian at his defensive lineman position, his third such honour. The question is, where is he? His mother doesn't know. She doesn't have his new phone number. Neither does his brother. Even his coach, Bob Laycoc, didn't have the outstanding, young football football player's phone number. But when the call went out for the first game of the year, Fischer answered answered the bell. Fischer anchored a defense that limited the defending national champions champions from Queen's University to only 201 yards of offence on Saturday afternoon afternoon in the first exhibition game of the year for both teams. In the process, process, the University of Toronto had little trouble moving the ball on offence, and humbled Queen's by a score of 42-10. The lopsided victory served notice that Toronto are full value for the high expectations that are being placed on their squad this year. They are the top rated team in the OUAA, and ranked fourth overall in the country in the pre-season polls. Only Saint Mary's, Bishops and Manitoba rank ahead of them. "What counts is who wins the election, not what the polls say," sai'd U of T coach, Bob Laycoe. "What counts is the final result on the playing playing field." Coach Laycoe has little regard for what the polls say. When asked last Thursday how he viewed the pre-season poll that was released that same day, his answer was candid. "I didn't even know they were out, so I guess that answers your question." question." A lot is expected of the Toronto team this year, and the same can be said of Fischer, a graduate of Bowmanville High School, who played minor minor football in the Oshawa Hawkeye system. He was named an all-Canadian at his position in both his sophomore and junior years, and looked destined to be the top defensive player in the country when training camp opened last year. Unfortunately, he never got the chance to get up to the line of scrimmage. A serious knee injury during training camp ended his season. Despite that, the Tiger Cats took a chance, drafting him in the spring during their annual college draft. He didn't make their opening day roster. roster. "It's a difficult chore these days trying to make it in your first attempt in the CFL," said Laycoe. Even with the knocks that the CFL takes as being a house league in terms of football, it is still a professional league. Not many players, in any sport, crack the lineup of a professional team in their first year. So Fischer returned for another year of eligibility at U of T. His presence presence is a welcomed one by Laycoe. Although disappointed that his star player didn't stick with the pro club, he was elated that a veteran would be anchoring the defence. That has been the case so far. "He looks rarin' to go,"added Laycoe of Fischer's performance in practice. "Since lie's returned to training camp, he looks super. He is taking a leadership role,, and looks to be 100%." The U of T will go in search of the Yates Cup, presented to the top team in the OUAA, when they open their regular season in Waterloo this Saturday. Guelph were the OUAA champions a year ago. But the big date etched in their minds is November 20, when the Vani- er Cup for the Canadian university football finals takes place at Sky- Dome. No doubt, should his team advance, Fischer will answer the call. You can bet dial call won't come by telephone, though. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 8,1993 11 Gold Medal Performance for Orono Rugby Player hv Rro rl Ifallv r-mninrl nr\ Inc fFr.» linhnMinnr fho mmilnltnn « u . . * . . _ W by Brad Kelly A little bit of persistence, and some much-needed experience paid huge dividends for Mike McKelvie during the past rugby season. The 17-year-old took full advantage advantage of both, landing himself a spot the Provincial under-17 rugby revved up for that game," said McKelvie. "He kept telling us to remember remember what they said in the paper." New Brunswick wasn't going to be the team to stop the powerful Ontario Ontario squad. After falling behind 3-0, Ontario reeled off all of the remain- upnotding me reputation that past teams from Ontario had built. Next year, he has every intention of trying to land a spot on the pro vincial under-19 team. Beyond that, he is hoping to create some interest in his ability in the United States, and pursue an athletic scholarship. Sm'^dtaVcompeTedToie c3 ' K°', nts in ^ S ame - winnin S eas " East Championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Ontario, the defending champions champions and number one seeds entering the tournament, lived up to their advanced advanced billing. They strung together four wins in succession to take top honours at the tournament held in early August. In the gold medal game against Newfoundland, the Ontario squad posted a 13-0 shutout. Over the four games, the team allowed allowed their opponents to score a measly three points. In the opening game of the tournament tournament against Newfoundland, Ontario Ontario escaped with a narrow 5-0 victory. victory. They extended their streak in the second game, winning over Quebec Quebec by a score of 22-0. "Quebec was supposed to be the number two seed and the strongest team, but they weren't anything," said McKelvie, an Orono resident. In the semi-finals, Ontario were pitted against the host team from New Brunswick. The opportunity to reach the finals finals and defend their title was something something the team wanted to accomplish. accomplish. That, and an article in a local newspaper stating the Ontario team needed an "attitude adjustment" served as a big motivational tool. "That's how the coach got us ily 36-3, "We played the best we could in that New Brunswick game," said McKelvie, a grade 12 student at Clarke High School. It was through his play on the varsity team at the high school that McKelvie first became aware of the provincial team. His first try-out at that level was last year. It wasn't a memorable one. He didn't make it. "I really wanted to go to try-outs this year because I knew what was going to happen," he said. Hé made it through a regional cut of 60 players, and was selected for the team of 21 from a camp in June that had 140 players challenging for a spot. The team played five exhibition games in preparation for the championships. championships. They met with little success. success. "I thought we had a weak team. We were all playing as individuals," individuals," recalled McKelvie. Their fortunes began to turn in their favour prior to arriving in New Brunswick. An 18-hour bus ride with your teammates can often do that. "Everybody got to know the guys on the team, and we became comfortable with each other," said McKelvie. They were also comfortable with Bowmanville Goodyear Eagles' Training Camp Starts Thursday Close to 80 young hockey players are expected to take to the ice tomorrow night at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Complex as the Bowmanville Goodyear Eagles begin begin their training camp for the 1993- 94 season. A total of 75 invitations were sent out to prospects, including 14 to players on last year's league championship roster. Training camp opens tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m., with try-outs continuing continuing on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Scrimmages are planned for all three nights of try-outs. The roster will then be pared down to 30 players for an intra- The goaltending situation is "wide open" said manager Mike Laing. "No commitments have been made" to cither of last year's goalies, goalies, Drew Campbell or Sarah Couch, he added. Campbell played in every game during last year's playoff run, which saw Bowmanville capture the Central Central league title. He posted a 3.55 goals against average in 17 games. For Campbell to return, it would have to be as one of the team's two overage players. That, too, is an area that remains to be decided upon. Trevor Clapperton has informed the hockey club that he will be unable unable to return to fill one of those po- Orono's Mike McKelvie was one of 21 players chosen this summer summer for the Ontario under-17 rugby team that competed at the Canada Canada Eastern Championships in New Brunswick. Ontario won all four games, clinching the gold medal for the second year in a row. Mike hopes to obtain a scholarship to a U.S. school after completing his final final year at Clarke High School. squad Red and White game on ; sitions. That leaves two spots opxrn Thursday, September 16, at -. 8:30; for cither Campbell, Shawrt Hutch- p.m. 1 ings, or Drew Allenby. Like many teams heading into Laing also noted that auditions the first day of training camp, there are being held to find a couple of arc a couple of key positions that left wingers and some defencemen. need to be filled. Legion Dart League Starts on September 14th The Branch 178 Legion Ladies' Dart League will get underway on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. sharp. The following are the teams for the 1993-94 season. Team 1 - Linda Bates (capt.), Rita Wilson, Meg Gibbs, Mona Donaldson, Donaldson, Pauline Raymond Team 2 - Bonnie Jackson (capt.), I-Iclcnc Wallis, Marg Garden, Alii Strutt, Mary Mantle Team 3 - Joan MacLean (capt.), Dot Edmondson, Bev Ferguson, Hilda Simnick, Tracy Bates Team 4 - Lynn Puddistcr (capt.), Bernice Partner, Rocky Welsh, Carol Barnard, Audrey Cowlc Team 5 - June Saunders (capt.), Joan Daigle, Mary Blunt, Ann Cook- Abbot, Kay Luxton Team 6 - Irene Whitney (capt.), Bev Artindale, Doreen Park, Jean Luxton Team 7 - Sandra Cooke (capt.), Edna Strutt, Marion Knapp, Wendy Partner Team 8 - Marylin Fraser (capt.), Debbie Gibson, Ruth Cowlc, Lori McGill SCOREBOARD Newcastle Girls' Slo Pitch Shoppers Drug Mart 3 6 3 9 (as of September 2) Burger King 3 10 1 7 Team W L T Pts. 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