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SIL LEN A NE EARNS a LS 7 a AN LSA EY A RNY BTS ROMAN TF st AR ; J NOL GA LENA SR BY APEX Y RAR X: 7 x L RSA i 2) . "3 12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, April 23, 1980 AEA Pd - 5A ho SHACHRL [ ZrO 4 A he EE LIA ARNG A Mi. ATANY, RO RARER PER ROW A AS A Ci with Danny Millar Increased fee structure troubles small communities participation in York-Durham Softball League by Danny Millar The Port Perry and District Softball Association is upset with the fact that the York-Durham League, to which four Port Perry teams belonged last year, has raised its team entry fee to $80 for this coming season. That, and other proposals which would cost each team more money, were apparent- ly agreed upon at a York- . Durham league meeting several weeks ago. The issue received a rather cold response from the PPDSA at their third general meeting on Sunday, April 19. At least two members of the local association, includ- ing ex-Secretary Vin Walker, will contest these rulings at another meeting slated for May 4. The feeling from the Port Perry camp is that the price for entering a team in the Y+D circuit is too exhorbitant for the smaller towns like Udora and Clarremont, as well as Port. It was suggested at the recent meeting attended by 19 local executives that there would be a possibility of forming a new league in the smaller centers around Lake Scugog. One of the most contro- versial items that Y-D wants include a $20 forfeit payment and a $25 perform- ance bond. If a team forfeits two league games, it would cost them $40 plus the bond. Also, each home team must supply at least one carded umpire (two for Bantams) for each game and if they can't they must forfeit. The problem is that the 1979-80 hockey season review by Danny Millar The final curtain came gracefully down on the Port Perry hockey season with last week's annual dinner and dance. After nearly six months the skates and sticks have been packed away until Peter Puck puts in another appearance next September. Looking back, the year past would be considered a success by most people and a disappointment by others. On the plus side were the Atom A and Bantam A teams, one a regional cham- pion, and the other a provin- cial runner-up. The scale tips in the other direction at the mention of the town's two oldest teams, the Juveniles and Junior C teams, both of whom made hasty exits stage left in post-season play. The Atoms stole center stage at the concluding banquet. The team of honour, and its coaches and sponsors, reaped a total of five standing ovations from northern areas are not always able to pay for an umpire from Oshawa to do the games. See the problem? If the officials don't show up, the home town loses the game ahd as much as $65. That is provid- ing of course, that they can afford to import the umpire in the first place. Another suggestion made at the Port Perry meeting was that if the competitive teams couldn't get into the York-Durham loop they could compete in the next oldest house league bracket, eg. the Pee Wee all-stars would play against the Bantam house league clubs. At any rate, it was made clear that at least one team, the Bantams, will compete in the York-Durham league this summer. SCHEDULE In other orders of business, the most important was the completion of the diamond schedules. PPDSA has control of three parks; the legion, the old and new ones on the Lakefront. Monday evening at the new diamond the Pee Wee All-stars play at 6:30 and the Bantams at 8:30. Tuesday the Lob Ball leagues play at 6:30 and the midgets two hours later. The senior men's team in the Lake Scugog league has the new diamond on Wednes- days at 8:30. On Thursday the Durham Softball League men have the old park at 6:30 and the squirts play at the same time on the new one. The Juveniles take over under the lights after the the enthusiastic packed house at the Legion Hall. Dave Barkey, Bob Jamie- son and Dave Ballingall piloted the Atoms to the Eastern Regional champion- ship with an easy three game sweep over Brighton. The Atoms got stand-out goal- tending from Stephen Whelan and Stacey Ballin- gall to blanket the key Brigh- ton shooters. Offensive fire-- power was supplied by team captain Dave Burnett, the Player of the Year, and speedy forwards Dave Cul- bert among others. The Atoms showed evidence of a rarity in lower age bracket hockey - a well balanced scoring attack. Burnett led the team in goal scoring. His main weapon being a good wrist shot from the slot. The Atoms started the playdowns against Uxbridge as did all Port squads, and advanced through the Brigh- ton round undefeated in ten games. Throughout the regular season they won five tournaments. squirts are done at 8:30 p.m. The Lob Ball leagues have both diamonds at 6:30 Friday, while the women's team has the new one at 8:30 p.m. The women's time is subject to change, depend- ing on their success in getting the Nestleton park at another night. . There was some talk of the Association trying to get light standards put on the old diamond so that they could play 8:30 games in the even- ings. Mr. Walker estimated that the cost of this would be around $2,000 but the Execs are not holding their breath waiting for this to happen. Registration will be held this coming week-end on Friday April 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 with a cost of $5 per child. If the child makes the travelling team later in the year, he or she will be requested for another $5.00. An interesting suggestion was put forth by Secretary Bonnie Solomon. She felt that there should be a ladies' auxiliary constructed in order to raise money for "various Association events. Mrs. Solomon felt that there is enough interest among the local ladies. She gave the example of a pie sale in order to raise funds. June 21, 1980 has been set as Minor Softball Night in Port Perry. There will be the usual parade, hopefully complete with a band this year, and games in the evening. The main event will be a game pitting the Firemen against the Executives. One of the most entertain- ing highlights of the year was the Bantam A"s thrilling six game series win over Lakefield in the semi-final. The round was originally scheduled for five games but when John Redpath scored on a drive from the point with two seconds left in the fifth game, and the overtime proved nothing, the sixth match was scheduled for Port Perry the next night. Throughout the series Redpath and his cohorts had resorted to goon tactics at times to slow down Port's Donny Young. The end result was that Young re- fused to retaliate and Red- path became the most pena- lized player on both teams, and Port scored on several power play chances. During the semis, Port Perry received nearly phenominal goalkeeping from Ken Harman and strong efforts from defenceman Vaughn McKee who showed tremen- dous improvement in the Sports Br a SS. The Monday Night Ladies Bowling League held its annual banquet over the weekend with the presentation of prizes and trophies. The team with most total pins in the 9:00 section is front from left: Sheila Armour, Shirley DeHaas, Sarah Bursey. At back are Corrine Watts, Brenda Appleby, and Dorothy Draper. John Rodway says: Marathon good experience by Danny Millar Port Perry High School teacher John Rodway competed in Sunday, April 20th's Boston Alternative Marathon in Hamilton. He finished 99 with an unofficial time of three hours, 18 minutes. (The official time is forthcoming via Post Office.) The run was so named because the most famous of second half of the season, and forwards Jamie Lane and Jeff Johnstone, Port Perry's best man on the draw. THE FINALS In the all-Ontario finals Port was beaten decisively in three straight contests. They were whipped in the first game at home, travel- led to Dresden for the second and lost in overtime, and blew a three goal lead in the last game before bowing out. The last game of the Ban- tam season also spelled sayonara for Young. This gifted athlete will be moving to Ottawa with his family at the beginning of the summer. Fittingly, the Port captain was named Player of the Year, and had his jersey number 7 retired. As for the other teams, the Midget A's beat Uxbridge in the initial playoff round but were eliminated in four games in a tough series against Schomberg. Center marathon treks -- the Boston Marathon -- is being run a day later. The Hamilton race took place over the mountainous terrain of the area. It was sponsored by the YMCA. There were between 500-600 entered. Rodway trained for the event for seven weeks, averaging approximately 40 miles. He said that in order for someone to be competi- Todd Wilbur teamed with Doug Potts to give the team strong scoring punch and Clay Lovering and Rob Franssen combined for solid work between the pipes. Wilbur won the MVP award for his team. In a rather humorous acceptance speech, he thanked his father, coach Butch Pqtts, PPMHA President Jan Franssen, and trainer Mike Adams for '"'a dumb laugh." Though he has failed in junior A and B tryouts, Wilbur must rate an excel- lent shot at making the Junior C MoJacks next year, if not higher. He played with that unit for several games this year and did not look out of place. The Midget B's declined to go the all-Ontario route in the playoffs, deciding in- stead to play a round robin series against Pickering and Uxbridge. In the roundel they beat Uxbridge twice but were trounced against Pickering. tive for these races they should run for about 12 weeks at 50-60 miles per week. Rodway's training schedule included a 15-20 mile jaunt on the weekend and usually another ten miles on Wednesdays. Tues- days were taken up with hill climbs, and Fridays with a three mile speed workout. Thursdays he did some other (Turn to page 16) The Bantam B's upset Uxbridge in the elimination round but lost out to Sharon in four games. They could manage only one tie. Peter Oosterholt was the Most Valuable Player on the team. One weakness the team had was skating. Oos- terhold, Mark Kerry and Gregg Williams were among the best in this sore spot. In goal Doug Arscott played some strong games but was inconsistent, while Paul Kingston saw little duty. Both PeeWee teams were what Mr. Franssen candidly called the weak area in the PPMHA. Neither team had winning records and neither advanced by Uxbridge. As previously stated, the real problem areas were the Juveniles and the MoJacks. The Juveniles fought with other teams, and their own coach Ron MacCallister all season long. Captain Tim Thompson was a bright spot on the gloomy team. Thomp- (Turn to page 16) 1 =» ©