Thursday, May 18, 195) Mahers Turn Back Budding Oaks Five solid base hits and an er- ror, which netted four counters in the second and third frames, permitted Bill Dennett's Toronto Mahers to coast to a 5-2 win over Oakville Oaks in an exhib- ftion tilt that unofficially opened the season .at Wallace park on Saturday. The eventual outcome, how- ever, was the last thing either club gave any thought to, as both Dennett and Al Yarnell were more intent upon trying out all available material. Both teams used three twirlers and a pair of catchers in the cool, windy going, while infields and outfields were switched fre- quently. MeCourt and Higgins paced the nine-hit Maher attack with a pair singles each, while Con- nolly rattled the left field bar- rier with a double in the big third inning. Benny Languay cashed both Oakville runs with a double to the same spot in the Oaks opening frame, while Kenny Brown, Bobby Hooper and Windy Withnell snagged the other local safeties. DUGOUT DATA--Both Oaks runs were scored against Gerry Acheson, former Oakville juv- enile hurler, who gave up only one hit and fanned 2 during the first four cantos . . . opposing Gerry was Mark Pollock, who went great guns in view of the fact that it was the first real tossing he has done. Mark was touched for five safeties, but whiffed an even half dozen . . . Young Pierce, the London jun- jor grad, looked plenty promis- ing during his three inning stint. He fanned five Mahers, and handled himself well . . . Ray Patterson fought the powerful visitors to respect his sturdy right arm early, picking off a theft of second in the second in- ning . . . The Oaks seem to be placing a distinct accent on youth this year. Average age of the infield Saturday was a shade under 21, while Mark Pollock and Paul Gilliam, at 27, are among the club's old men . . Hank Galbraith started the sea- son's first double play, Brown and Hooper completing, Lang- uay had the first hit, and Gilliam notched the first run . . . Gilliam Tooked good in the outfield, and should have a fine year once he gets used to his new balliwick . . . Oaks'journey to Acton next Saturday for the Halton prem- fere, and will open here officially May 24 against Fergus. Hf, Shoo By Myke Dyer ..."O sole mio..." Ah, me, I still have a hangover from the county music festival up at Mil- ton last Thursday. What a vic- torious evening for the Oukville chanteurs, Out of twelve con- tests the home town singers, from the high school, won eight firsts, three seconds, and four thirds. This is how the points stacked up: Tom Sale and Charlie Watt, first and second in the boys under 21 tenor solos Joan Ford and Marj Scott, first and second in girls under 21, solos; the OT- HS Glee Club, first in the H.S. mixed voices; Walter Allan and Ted Wiffen, second and third in the boys under 21 baritone solos; OTHS girls' chorus first in H. Well Played, Sir! Oakville Cricket Club and Appleby College opened the sea- son on the college pitch last Saturday afternoon, with Oak- ville taking an 88 to 57 verdict. Robertson with 23, and Walter, with 22, were the winners best batsmen, while Walter also proved effective on defence, taking 4 wickets for 10 runs. Beasley's 14 was best for Ap- pleby, while this worthy also got 6 wickets for 18 and accept- ed 4 catches. ture will be sure successes. Cadet drills began at the be- ginning of the week, and with the inspection slated for next Tuesday, a lot of hard work should bring the corps up to its usual par. On this same day, the official opening of the new school along with a full afternoon and evening's entertainment, includ- ing a dance. Be sure to get up to the school, won't you, for this' great day in the school year. A weele to-day is also a mem- orable day for the fifth form- ers--the beginning of confiden- tial exams. Ah yes this certain- ly is a great Spring for high school seniors. Bush Leaguers Team affiliations of the town's minor peewee bush lea- gue, as announced this week by the' minor baseball commission- er, are as follows: HOLLYWOOD Optimist Club Barry Davis, Bill Phillip, Lar- ry Downey, Bob Rose, Peter Mitchell, Murray Tuck, Butch Banfield, Ted Elphick, Bill Cornwall, Bill Paton, Tom Lyon, Graydon Card. John Shoemaker, Wayne Long, Bob Kay, John Beauchamp, Charlie Lewis Chris Speyer, David Ponedel, Jim Hopkinson, Mike Rowe, Terry Budred, Tom Siegrist, George Stirton. BINGHAMPTON Lakeshore Cleaners Ted Barker, John Hume, Dick McArthur, Ken Garvey, Lance Appleford, Doug Boocock, John Fraser, Barry Pickering, Jim Blakelock, David Parker, John Botterel, Peter Windler. HOUSTON Oakville Dairy Ken Lawrence, Glen Wiley, Bob Lascelles, = Mike Jennings, Grant Walton, Ray Manbert, Victor Hatfield, Raymond | Brown, Peter Pomfret, John Webb, Robt. Waith Bruce Reid. Bowlings Big Day Moves Poetess Of Green To Versify The rapid approach of the May 24 opening day matches on the Oakville Bowling Club greens this week inspired rabid bowling enthusiast Miss Agnes Lobsinger to pen the following bit of verse: LAWN BOWLERS POEM Our bowls are waxed and rested After the season's play, Will again shine forth On the annual opening day, The 24th of May. New president Tom Hassell Will welcome all new members. At the lawn bowlers castle There should prevail good fel- lowship. Whether its your game or mine to skip, With competition keen, For our loss we blame the green. When we say we don't care, That we have lost the prize We all know he or she lies. Our defeat never lacks the alibi When we lose the play That breaks the tie. Sometimes we meet a guy Who has played games galore Who, when he gets to heaven, And they won't let him in, He will take a runner at the door. Our neighbouring clubs, good sports are they With full co-operation They join us in play. There is fun for all From spring until fall Just follow the rules, you are told. Whether you are young or old To keep things rolling, There is no sport like bowling. High School Track Stars Prep Get Serious Soon Teams of the bantam, peewee and minor peewee loops are swinging through practice games this week preparatory to opening regular schedules next Monday evening. The juvenile squad is busy at prac- tice, but date a final schedule release has yet to be received from Halton Assn. headquar- ters. Mushball Matters The first in a scheduled series of town league softball double- headers will get under way Tuesday night at Busby park, it was announced this week. Eight teams have entered George Fraser's new loop, these includ- i Ortona Bar- Oakville Dairy, Jaycees, Westsides, Burke's Auto Supply and 10.0 F. squads. | For St. Catherines, Molson Meets Track and field Oakville-Trafalgar way are hard at it after clas this week, preparing for annual C.OSS.A. meet at Catharines May 27. Big goal however, will be the Canad; meet at Montreal's Molson s dium, where C.OSS.A. will pitted against the nations school boy best. Heading the local contingen once again will be Johnny R and Pete Sutton. Johnny wil stride the mile, half mile and tne 440 in senior competition whil Pete is entered in the infermeq. iate sprints and broad jump Brightest junior prospect at the moment is Bob Nairn, a speedy boy who should go far in the 100 and 220 dashes. 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