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Senior Baseball Teams of 70's Renew Rivalries on Saturday I can remember back in the early 1970's, as a bat boy for the Bowmanvillc Electrons senior baseball team,- the rivalries that existed between the four teams in the immediate immediate area. There was Bowmanvillc, of course, who drew large crowds to Soper Creek Park every Sunday afternoon afternoon for an afternoon afternoon of baseball. The fence beyond right field would be lined with cars, as sun worshippers orchestrated orchestrated their own beer garden each afternoon. afternoon. Jim Clarke, from a speaker system system rigged to the top of his car, would announce the batters as they sauntered to the plate, keeping fans informed of the score after each inning. My responsibility, as I recall, was a shared one with Bill Sainsbury, as we rotated as the bat boy for the team. My dad, who patrolled first base, and Bill's dad, a third baseman, carted carted us all over the map for a number of years. We spent our much of our childhood childhood chasing bats and foul balls. It's memories like these that will be conjured up this Saturday when four of the teams from that era get together for a one-day fundraising tournament. tournament. The 1976 All- Ontario team from Kendal will be hosting hosting the tournament at Harvey Jackson Memorial Park. In addition to Kendal, the tournament will feature B o w.m a n v i 11 e , Oshawa, and Port Hope. "Pete Maartense and I have talked about having an old- timers' tournament fora long time," said Bowmanville's Larry Forsey, who along with Maartense, has organized the get- together. "We finally said let's do it, because we are all getting older. It will be a lot of fun, and there will be a lot of flashbacks." The round robin format will get underway at 8:30 a.m. when Kendal meets Port Hope. At 10:00 a.m., Bowmanvillc will face Oshawa. All players must be over 40 years of age and pitchers are only allowed to toss two innings per game. Some of the names from the past who are expected to play include Gary Carroll and Ken Toff in (Oshawa), Larry Piper and Ray C r o m b i e (Bowmanville), by Brad Kelly Wayne Hogg and Dennis O'Brien (Port Hope). The biggest adjustment the players players will be forced to make -- in addition to remembering just how long a run it is to first base -- is hitting hitting with aluminum bats. Back in the 'good 'ol days' à wooden bat was the only weapon available. available. "That's true. We're all used to wooden bats," agreed Forsey. Admission to all of the games is free, and organizers are hoping to earn $1,000 for minor baseball in Kendal. The money will be raised from a $250 entry fee paid by each team. New Car for a Hole-in-One A new car for a hole-in- offered at the Grant Flintoff one is the top prize being Memorial Golf Tournament * HOCKEY SKILLS POWER SKATING ♦ GOALTENDING PROGRAMS Full Day Camps/Evening Sessions Spaces Still Available for Spring, Summer & Fall Programs Iroquois Park & Newcastle Village Arena 'The School that makes the difference" for brochure please call (905) 987-3075 on Saturday, July 12, at the Newcastle Golf Course. Hosted by the Bowmanvillc Hockin Oldtimers hockey team, the first golfer to score an ace on the 141 yard, par 3, second second hole will be presented with the keys to a brand new Pontiac Sunfire, compliments compliments of Jeff Stewart of Cowan Pontiac. There are only 12 tickets left for the tournament. Anyone interested in securing securing a ticket, or entering a foursome, is asked to contact contact Ron Clemens at 263- 8465. Money raised from the tournament will be donated to Memorial Hospital Bowmanvillc. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 18, 1997 Page 3 Two-Sport Athlete a Leader in Junior Hockey and Lacrosse Darryl McArthur has Worn the Sweaters of the Bowmanville Eagles and Clarinaton Green Gaels by Chris Rourke Staff Writer Who is the only person to play for both of Bowmanville's junior sports franchises? Answer: Darryl McArthur. McArthur suited up for the Jr. C Bowmanville Eagles during their 1994-95 All- Ontario Finalist year, and he is currently in his second year with the Clarington Green Gaels Jr. B lacrosse team. He, along with his brother Jeff, who's captain of the Green Gaels, have led the Gaels to a 10-4 record (as of Monday, June 9). Main Leader McArthur is one of the main leaders on the Green Gaels even though he's only 18. The experience of playing on the 1994-95 Jr. C Eagles All-Ontario Finalist squad as a 16-year-old taught him a lot about leadership. "I learned a lot (about leadership) from watching the 20-year-olds on the Eagles and how they led us," McArthur said recently. "They taught me a lot." After playing the 1994-95 season with the Eagles, he moved onto the Ontario Hockey League's Guelph Storm for the 1995-96 season. Guelph Storm He was used by Guelph in one game during the 1995-96 season, where he skated for their farm team, the Cambridge Jr. B Winterhawks. He cracked the lineup in Guelph full-time this past season as he played with Bowmanville's Jason Jackman. McArthur has been playing playing lacrosse for the last eight or nine years during which time he played house league in Whitby. During his lacrosse career in Whitby he won an All- Ontario championship in novice and three years ago, he captured another provincial title with his "B" representa tive team. Count McArthur as one of the people that highly supported supported the franchise's move from Oshawa to Bowmanville before this season. season. "It's great, the fan support has been much better than we got in Oshawa," he told The Statesman. "The fans will continue to support us even stronger I think." Eligibility The 18-year-old, Oshawa native, who goes to Percy ma High School in Oshawa, feels good about the next two years. He has two years of eligibility eligibility left in both Guelph and here with the Green Gaels. You can catch McArthur and the rest of the Green Gaels at their three remaining regular season home games this season. The Gaels host El ora on Monday, June 23, Orillia on Monday, June 30 and Scarborough on Saturday, July 5. Game time is 8 p.m. for all three home games. Darryl McArthur Has played junior lacrosse and hockey in Bowmanville. Academy Baseball School Join us for our 6th Summer Welcome back ... you are invited this summer for more fun in the sun. Superior baseball instruction made easy at Iroquois Park in Whitby. Boys and girls aged 7 to 16 years can use our diverse programs, great facilities, and low student to staff ratio to improve upon their skills. No matter what your level, Academy is here to help you! Three weekly sessions begin July 7 to July 21, so call today for a great summer of baseball. Ask about our July 2 - 4 special mini camp for rep players ... the head start to a great summer. Your registration fee includes: • daily instruction from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • t-shirt and hat sponsored by Reebok Canada and Gatorade • free swim/tennis times • skills evaluation report • central pickup and dropoff busing service 1 week registration: $195* 2 week registration: $360* 3 week registration: $515* - All fees include busing, skill's program & evaluation, t-shirt & hat (GST included) - *IMew for 1997 ... student pick-up and drop-offs - Discounted $20 off registration fees/week - Students may attend non-consecutive weeks (sibling registrations accepted as individual weeks) • Summer fun days (Gatorade "hit and run" contest, visit from City TV and Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Mike Timlin) • Reebok mini camp - $135 (sorry, busing is not available for this session) • Session periods begin: July 2, 7, 14, 21. Call today for registration forms and info: Hh toll free 1-800-363-9053 or in Toronto 905-886-3666 V «. X: (I 8 i\ HOICK Elevate Your Expectations