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Page 2 Tlic Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 4,1998 Section Two Toros Host Tourney The Recreation Complex will be busy this weekend as the Clarington Minor Hockey Association hosts its Mid-Fall Classic for the major Novice, Atom, Peewee and Bantam teams. Round robin play gels underway on Friday, with semi-finals and finals scheduled for Sunday. Annual Ski Swap For those looking to get a head start on the ski season, the Canadian Ski Patrol System is holding holding its annual Ski Sale and Swap on November 6-8, at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Alpine and cross country skiing items will be available for sale. Will Blue Jays Consider Playing At Soper Creek? One of the advantages or disadvantages -- of having having "Canadian" in the name of our paper is that we periodically periodically receive information that has little to do with our immediate immediate coverage area. Although interesting, but of little relevance locally, most of these items are designated for the news department. One press release that managed to channel its way onto the sports desk was sent by Interbrew, owners of the Toronto Blue Jays. It had to do with last week's announcement about Interbrew's plans to seek an alternative alternative home for the Toronto Blue Jays next season if a favourable lease agreement can't be worked out with SkyDomc Corporation. The current agreement expires in November, and another deal has yet to be put in place. As a bargaining ploy, Interbrew issued a non- refundable $50,000 cheque to ensure that the wrecking ball won't complete its job at Exhibition Stadium, giving giving Interbrew an alternative home park. Now, there is as little chance of the Blue Jays playing at Exhibition Stadium next season as there is of them playing home games down at Soper Creek Park. What Interbrew has essentially done is to use the media as a bargaining tool to get a better agreement at SkyDomc. They haven't come right out and said they are moving the team's home games, but rather worded there comments to the effect that "the Blue Jays have notified SkyDomc Corporation that it will not exercise the option to renew its lease under the existing terms." Well, who does? When was the last time you heard a player, or team, state that the previous contract they had signed would be renewed on the expiration date, with no changes? What Interbrew wants to accomplish is to sway public public support against SkyDomc, hoping to exact a better deal for themselves. Certainly the fans don't want to have to sit at Exhibition Stadium to watch games, where, on the opening day in April of 1977, snow covered covered the field for the team's first-ever game in franchise history. And do you remember the game that had to be called because the wind was so strong Toronto pitcher Jim Clancy was blown off the mound? It's the good guy versus bad guy scenario that has kept wrestling promoters in business for years, and a tactic that has been perfected by the Progressive Conservatives since taking over the province. In this scenario, the good guys are Interbrew, while the mean and nasty guys are SkyDomc. In the press release, Interbrew stresses their commitment commitment to "field a competitive team in 1999." And also observe that "ownership is dedicated to the longterm longterm health of the franchise." With the strong finish the Blue Jays had to the past season, Interbrew promises that they can "build on the Blue Jays' success last season." season." All the team needs is a "realistic stadium lease at market rate to help us achieve our goal." So, you see, it's quite simple. All that has to be done is for the media and fans to put a little pressure on SkyDomc to help Interbrew get a better deal. Fans can't expect to see the benefits of a better economic economic deal with lower ticket prices. However, it's a good guess that the next press release will deal with an increase in ticket prices. After all, how are the poor people at Interbrew expected to afford the outlandish contract demands of stars like Carlos Delgado and Jose Canseco? "Players arc holding the fans of the great game of baseball hostage by requesting lens of millions of dollars dollars a year," the first paragraph of the press release will state. And thus, the whole good guy versus bad guy scenario is in place again. Darlington Soccer Club Inc. INDOOR SOCCER 98/99 STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Due to addition of learns there are still some spots available in the 9 - 10 and 11-12 age groups. For more information, or info regarding availability in other ages, 5-15, Canadian Okinawan Karate Limited presents llaraie For kws lltlll WU Bowmanville WINTER SESSION Starting Tuesday, November 10th Registration 6 - 6:30 p.m, • Class 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Located at the Intersection of Regional Road and Hwy. #2 across from Canadian Tire S55 lor 8 weeks Ages 6 arid up • Streetwise Sense • 'JltiiMin/j Confidence M/All AIRiP* ' Self J Defease Techniques '/vJr'W' " • Di lienee, Discipline and Control Contacts Instructor • (Sense!) Hrycc Johnson (6lh Degree) (705) 374-5<158 or liée. Complex (005) 023-5728 Loose clothing should be worn. Mo/tor Painting Team Finishes Undefeated Coach Rick Cross would like to thank our sponsor, Maltar Painting, and parents for their support and fun we had this season. Thanks to Harold Jukic, of Cedar Park, for the great spot the team enjoyed at their fun day. The team spirit the boys displayed all summer deemed successful successful with an undefeated 17-0-1 season. Their dedication dedication was proven with the high attendance at all our practices. practices. Playoffs put our team against East Side Marios for a 9-1 win. Our second game proved to be the toughest of the season with a close 2-1 win against Shoppers Drug Mart. The boys entered the final match against Cotter Street from Courtice. A 3-0 win put the 'A' trophies in their hands. The "Men In Black" arc, front row, (I-r), Jared Vibcrt, Ryan Gratto, Nathaniel Smith, Coady Adamson, Liam Greenlaw, Michael Grozcllc. Middle row, (l-r), Ryan Cross, Todd Stacey, Jesse Maltar, Ryan Hornby, Andrew Fothcrgill, Steven Hone, Cory Dallin, Michael Stacey. Back row, (l-r), Rob Maltar (sponsor), Rick Cross (coach), Bill Stacey (asst, coach). Coach Rick wishes all the families the best over the winter months, and good luck next season. The surprise gifts were surely appreciated, and the team plaque will be a reminder of an exciting '98 season. Statesman Post Shutout Over Ajax Friday, October 23, saw The Canadian Statesman Major Novice Toros travel to Ajax to meet the Knights. The Toros hit the ice flying and constantly pressured the Ajax net, only to be turned back by some outstanding goaltending. Late in the first, Brock Murphy made a fine individual effort to get the Toros a 1-0 lead. In the second, the boys continued their pressure and saw goals from Luke Pither on a long feed from Zak Snowden and Kurtis Allen scoring a beauty with assists to Brandon Castellan and Mike Berney to stake the team to a 3-0 lead. In the third, Brandon Ernst set up Mitch Callieu for the Toros fourth goal and then Ernst and Denver Brown combined to set up Pither for the final Toros goal for a 5-0 win. Jory Fuller and Scott Junkin shared the shutout. Saturday, October 24, saw the Aurora Tigers come to Darlington Arena to meet the Toros. The Toros dominated play from the drop of the puck, but again were turned back by top notch goaltending goaltending and entered the second period behind 1-0. The Tigers came on strong in the second period and moved to a 3-0 lead before Brown and Callieu set up Murphy to get the Toros on the scoreboard. The third period saw end-to- end action, but strong goaltending resulted in a 3-1 Aurora win. Sunday, October 25, saw the Toros travel to Newmarket to meet the Redmcn with Coach Ralph Murphy hoping the extra hour of sleep for the boys would see his squad full of energy for the game. As usual, the coach was correct and saw the boys jump to a quick 1-0 lead with Pither finishing off a sharp passing play from Daniel McCarthy and Castellan. The Redmcn came right back and evened the score. The enthusiastic crowd saw end-to-end action before Pither notched his second goal on a set up from Murphy. In the third, Pither attained his hat- trick with assists to Allen and Snowden as the Toros rolled to a 3-1 win. Triple F Bowling October 30 Peter Plonk 18, Frances Mulder 17, Shirley Van Belle 17, John Roz.ema 16, Albert VandcrGaast 14, Albert Van Belle 12 1/2, Doreen Bakkcr II 1/2, Ann Slrikwcrda 10, Jake Dykstra 10, Don Vandcr Meer 9. High Single Ladies - Doreen Bakker 251. High Single Men - I'clcr Plonk 257. High Triple Ladies - Doreen Bakkcr 608, High Triple Men - Peter Plonk 631. High Average Ladles - Ann Slrikwcrda 182. High Average Men - Peter Plonk 206. S H O P P E R : >.,r **>*"*** -, ' • (ftfiL 9 /Ti You'll find all you need this j Christmas season in our extremely l popular Christmas Gift Shopper. If you would like to advertise in this supplement which will appear on November 25th, please call Display Advertising 623-3303 ^Sillin' -ÂEl)* Canadian Statesman ■ ■ - ; , , , If _ Y . 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