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6 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, January 8,1994 Yesterday's Heroes 50 YEARS AGO - During 1943, a total of $33,145,031 was wagered wagered at 32 horse race meetings in Canada over 283 days of racing. The 1943 amount bet by race track fans was $7,674,100 more than in 1942, when there were 32 meetings and 275 days of racing. The prize money paid in 1943 amounted to $1,178,550, an increase of $117,260 over 1942. By provinces, Ontario led the way in money wagered with over 21 million, followed by British Columbia, Manitoba, Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. 35 YEARS AGO -- His many friends in this area will be happy to leam that Ray Preston received word that he has been sold to the Guelph Biltmores and becomes property of the New York Rangers. He was to report to duty as a defenceman on December 30th. Ray has been with the Hamilton Jr. A Tiger Cubs for the past three years. 25 YEARS AGO -- The Bowmanville Novice All-Stars headed east to participate in the Brockville Invitational Thousand Island Tournament, Tournament, wherè they walked off with the trophy. Members are Joe Bums, Steven Tamblyn, Bill Leaman, Tommy Fowler, Barry Bmnt, Ian Wilcox, Ted Puk, Brian Martin, Garry Nemisz, Jim Hutton, Gerald Gerald Bmnt, Kirk Kemp, Barry Livingstone, Barry Shackleton, Daryl Knox, Ralph Cryderman, Steven Howard, Don Wilcox (coach), John Fowler (manager). Scoring leaders in the Men's Town League include S. Bums (23g, 14a), G. Sainsbury (18g, 16a), D. McMurter (14g,15a), T. Fairey (6g, 17a), L. Perris (16g, 7a), D. James (llg, 9a), L. Bums (10g, 8a) P. McCabe (8g, 9a ), and G. Flimtoff (5g, 12a). 20 YEARS AGO - The Bowmanville MacGregor Midgets were edged 5-4 by Belleville in the championship final of the 10th annual Orillia Midget tournament. Scoring for Bowmanville were Danny Cox, Gary Cox, Ralph Cryderman and John Wood. Goaltending duties duties were shared by Bob Strike and Ted Tmdeau. Puck Dropped at Opening of Checkers Variety Classic The opening ceremonies at the Checkers Variety Christmas Classic hockey tournament once again 10 YEARS AGO -- Fifteen members of the Northern California thrilled all those who attended. As usual, dignitaries taking part in the opening faceoff that was held on Blazers Bantam hockey team played a close exhibition game against December,28, were ushered onto the ice surface at the Recreation Complex by a limousine. Dropping _ „„ . rf xt ' . , the oversized Toro puck were, from left, Mr. and Mrs, Norm Ogden (representing Checkers Variety), Bowmanville s Fifth Wheel Bantams. Northern Cahfomia won theL ari y Hannah (Regional Councillor), Brad Adams (Tournament Chairman), Joe Sweet (Honourary game 5-4. Chairman),. Paul Jackman (BMHA President). Taking-the faceoff prior to their Major Atom game were ******* Roy McLeod (left) of Ajax, and Nick Stacey of the Bowmanville Toros. The Bowmanville Eagles continue to dominate the Junior C league, tightening their grip on first place after 25 games. At a game played in Orono, Bowmanville defeated the visitors by a 10-4 score. League standings include, Bowmanville 20-1-4-44, Lakefield 17-5-3-37, Lindsay 16-5-4-36, Port Perry 15-7-3-33, Little Britain 13-9-4-30, Port Hope 12-14-0-24, Cobourg 10-14-1-21, Stouffville 5-21-1-11, Minor Atoms hear thejvord tourna- r - ment, they pick up the pace. The Uxbridge 5-20-0-10. boys did this again during the ******* Checkers Christmas Classic and won the 'A' Championship. They Whenever the Everfresh Juice by Robert E. Stiles The Newcastle Oldtimers hosted Armstrong Sports on Sunday, January January 2, for the first game of die New Year. With a complete team effort, Newcastle defeated Armstrong's to the tune of 9-4. Dave Roote led the attack with three goals and two assists. Bill Perry had two goals and two assists; Greg Sloan had two goals and one assist; Chris Hurst had a goal and an assist, Bob Stiles, George Sainsbury and Grant Flintoff all had two assists assists each. Brad Finucan rounded out the scoring with one marker, with Ron Hooper and Hugh German collecting one helper each to complete complete the Newcasde scoring. Armstrong's scoring was handled by Terry McGregor and Elmer Tran with one goal and one assist each, Neil Armstrong had two assists. Tony Jones and Bob McLaughlan recorded one goal each, while Dan and Doug Balson had one assist eadh. The first period saw Newcastle score at 9:12, with Armstrong coming coming right back at 10:53 to tie it at 1- 1. Newcastle went ahead 3-1 on goals at 12:48 by Bill Perry and at 14:03 by Dave Roote. Armstrong's Elmer Tran scored at 15:02 and Ter- 328 RITSON RD. 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The Christmas and New Year's turkey, and the parties showed their effects on Armstrong's, as Newcastle's Newcastle's Brad Finucan and Bill Perry, with his second, scored at 6:53 and 9:17 to give Newcastle a 9-4 victory. victory. Leo Kelly turned in an excellent game, along with stopping Tony Jones on a breakaway attempt. Bob Stiles Jr. looked after the refereeing refereeing duties. No penalties were called in the cleanly-played contest. Roger Titterton looked after the timekeeping. Newcastle's next game will be Sunday, January 9, in Newcastle against Brooking Transport. Transport. beat all four teams in fast-paced, well-passing games. In the first game on Boxing Day morning, against Whitby, Toros came out ahead 4-3. Goals were as follows: Tyson Crocker (2), Mat Fair and Martin Frampton. Assists: Josh Couture (2), and Darryl Steele. Later that night, Everfresh faced the Peterborough Nationals and beat them 5-1 with fine passing plays. Goals: Jeff Reynolds (2), Tyson Crocker, Ben McCàffery, and Martin Martin Frampton. Assists: Tyler Kohn (2), Jonathan Ross (2), Ben McCaf- fery, Philip Fracz and Darryl Steele. The next day, the Toros were facing Willowdale, winning 2-0. Goals: Darryl Steele and Martin Frampton. An assist went to Adam Bowen, who was brought up from the Major Novice team. With this win, Everfresh advanced to the 'A' Championship game on Tuesday. In the final game against Orillia, the Toros came out ahead to win 5- 3. Goals: Darryl Steele (3), Jonathan Ross and Martin Frampton. Assists: Justin Osborne (2), Tyson Crocker, Jeff Reynolds, and Davyn Dymond. Throughout these four games, goaltenders Paul Evans and Tyler Teefy stopped many shots and had outstanding games. Active Bodies Fitness Centre 83 Mearns Court (across from Charterways) 623-1299 • Weight room • Stationary bikes • Suntan bed • Aerobic studio features step classes, low impact, muscular workouts, 1 qualified instruction. 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