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Winners of the open class go on to the Nationals; and possi-, bly a spot on the Canadian team, he added, -_ Ross currently boxes out of the Ajax Boxing Club under the tutelage of coach Don Ross. He said his coach has been involved in boxing for 35 years and was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for his years of work with boxing associations. The Ajax Boxing Club is mak- ing a name for itself as well. At the Ontario Championships, the club was named the best in Ontario after winning two gold medals, two silver and one bronze. To keep in shape Ross works out four days a week for more than two hours a day. He also enjoys running and swimming to help keep in top form. "I can box whenever I am in shape to do so, as often as I want," he said. Last year he fought six matches and has fought two so far this year. He told the Star the club competes once a year at the Ontario championships plus interclub competitions and tournaments with nearby clubs. "If we and another club have two boxers in the same weight division that are ready to fight, we practise that way too," he added. In the past Ross has competed in London and at the Purple On- ion in Oshawa. In February of this year, prior to the Ontario Championships, Ross travelled with the club to Cuba for a one-week training session. While there the club trained with the Cuban Junior National Team. Ross, who obvi- ously enjoyed this experience said he learned a lot from the week-long stay. The same club will be coming to Oshawa in September of this year to compete in the Canada Cup, he added. As for whether Ross will turn professional in the future, he told the Star he is just going to continue training and take things one step at a time. "A boxer can turn pro at any do so, "headded time, but once he has he can't turn back to amateur," Ross said. "It depends on how good I be- come, whether I would turn pro or not. I wouldn't want to turn (pro) unless I am good enough to XL Eagles open '92 season with an 18-9 The Port Perry XL Eagles opened the 1992 season on May 5, in Oshawa against the Oshawa Navy Club. This being the first game of the season, the Eagles didn't waste any time jumping into a 3-0 lead in the first inning, which turned out to be a lopsid- ed affair, as the Eagles rapped out 17 hits, and rolled to an 18-9 victory. The veteran Lawrie Williams started on the hill and pitched three sound innings, along with Tim Thompson throwing three innings and Colin "The Rocket" Wackett closing up the last in- ning. Steve Connors led the way with a couple of hits and a three run "Monster" home run. Colin Wackett checked in with three singles, Pilkey added a single and a "Mamoth" shot to left field for the round tripper. - Tim Thompson 'cashed in with a two run single, and Ken Bryant had the keen eye.at the plate, checking in with a couple of walks. 'On Thursday, May 7, the Ea- . - gles travelled to Greenbank for ~ an exhibition game against the ~ Gamblers. The Gamblers jumped to a 4- " 01ead after two innings, but the Eagles counted back with one .. runin the third. ~ Tim Thompson started on the "mound Tor a good three'innings then Lawrie Williams took over: victory in the fourth and pitched three solid innings allowing only two hits. The Eagles finally took ad- vantage of some breaks and pushed three runs across the plate to even the score at 4-4. Paul Graham took over for Williams and held: the Gam- blers at bay, with two innings of one hit ball, to preserve the 4-4 tie. Collecting hits for the Eagles were Paul Graham with two singles, Steve Connors, Ken Bryant, Tim Thompson, Steve Durham and Todd Wilbur col- lecting singles. : Thanks to John Ennis for coming up to fill in as the Eagles were a little short staffed. The Eagles have the combina- tion of youth and the experience of always steady veterans, as the Eagles try to advance to an- other all-Ontario Champion- ship.. i] Under the guidance of "The Coach" Doug Scott, and the ex- perience of players such as Lar-- ry Pilkey, Lawrie Williams; Ken Bryant, Tim Thompson and Todd Wilbur, the Eagles have a very good chance of reaching the ultimate pinnacle they reached last year, an all: Ontario championships, 2° The Eagles first horneg on Thursday, May 14 at 8:30: p.m. on the south 'diamonds; against the Oshawa Navy Club. ..-.Come out and support the XL} "Pagled and see some good fast- ball action. Sa OP a Sg OR Lr EE a a a ER -- 1 Ken Ross, 20, a native of Port Perry recently won a silver medal at the Ontario Amateur Boxing Championships. The 5'9" 140-pound boxer fought in the Senior Novice Division. Murray McLauchlan concert to benefit Uxbridge Swim Club Canadian country-folk singer Murray McLauchlan will be performing at the Uxbridge Music Hall this weekend, with all proceeds going to the Uxbridge Swim Club. According to Julie Slater, concert organizer, the swim club is moving up the swimming ladder quickly and as the swim- mers become more proficient they must attend higher calibre meets, which costs money. The club has always prided itself on being affordable for eve- ryone and through fundraising efforts try to keep it that way. Recently the club sent 21 swimmers to Edmonton to com- pete for a week and have upcoming competitions in Regina and Sault Lake City. The fundraising efforts help keep the swim club's programs affordable. Mr. McLauchlan is a singer who believes in the youth of our country and in small town communities, Mrs. Slater said. "We are very fortunate to have someone of his calibre putting on a show for us, she added. He is expected to sing some oldies as well as some current re- leases at the concert. Included may be a song which makes ref- erence to the Uxbridge Legion Hall. Mr. McLauchlan, who is donating his talents for the con- cert, will also be bringing two other musicians with him. The concerts will be held Saturday, May 12 at the Uxbridge Music Hall. The first show will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a second showing at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and are available at Irwin Smith Music Limited on Queen Street, Port Perry or in Uxbridge at the Blue Heron, the Hobby Horse or Personal Touch, or from any swimclub family. = KELLY LOWN/ PORT PERRY STAR Bowlers of the Year Centennial Lanes held its 1991-92 House Champ Tourna- ment on May 2 and 3. Each week during the bowling season, each bowler with the highest single that week from. all leagues qualifies for the House Champ tournament. The man, and woman with the highest single during the two-day tour- nament were declared Bowlers of the Year. Pictured are Ger- Hl Louvelle and Marg Lee who bowled a 309 and 254 tively to win the tourney. Second place prize in the womens' division went to Gerri Langille with a 243, and third to Marg . White with a 241..0n the mens' side Durham placed sec- ond with a 296 and Glenn Squires and Gord Postma tied for third with a 250. er Pr ae T--r--