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Garner praises coach by RON JOHNSON Midland Centennials Junior C hockey team is about to start the 1983-84 season, openihg up their training camp this coming Sunday night at Centennial arena. The practice is open to all hockey players of junior age (born in 1963 or later) who live or played hockey in and around Midland. Team owner Tom Garner claims that all 19 spots on the roster will be open to com- petition, although he has already signed three players to Cents contracts for the season. The three signees are centre Tim McIntyre, who played last year with the Essa 80's, rightwinger Ken Rinnard, who has ex- perience with the Georgian College hockey team, and defenceman Brad Copeland, who played with the University of Waterloo team with the Cents in the past. Returning to the fold as Cents from last year's squad are goalies Dwayne Latondress and Chris Lemieux, defenders Al Pumputis, Mike Leo, Dave Wright, and Larry McMann, and fowards Brian Cadeau, Al Whidden, Shawn Davy, John Walter, and Rick Rever. These players, plus the three newcomers, form a solid nucleus for a very competitive Centennial team in the upcoming season. Perhaps the biggest improvement in the Midland Centennials this season will not appear On the ice at all during the games. The biggest improvement will likely be in the coach himself. With a year of Junior C experience under his belt, coach Ross McConnell will be better able to assert his own style and personality on owner to run the team as he sees fit. "Ross MConnell is the best thing to happen to junior hockey in Midland in a long, long time. If his enthusiasm and desire to excel can rub off on his players, there won't be a team in Ontario that will beat them. He's a fantastic coach,"' explained Tom Garner. Last year was a learning year for McConnell behind the Cents' bench, but this year will be a real "'coming out"' for' th the young coach, Garner has gone out and gotten three players that Ross McConnell desired to fill out the roster, now it will be up to him to whip the team into competitive shape. Doug Fox will once again be back as the Midland Centennials' general manager, and will handle most of the publicity for the team. Cents start camp this weekend training camp, from opening of camp right up to the start of the Georgian Bay Junior C League schedule. Sunday, Sept. 25 - Practice 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. Sept. 26 - Practice 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 27 - Exhibition game in Parry Sound. Wed. Sept. 28 - Practice 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thur. Sept. 29- Practice 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. 30 - Exhibition game, Parry Sound at Cents, 8:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 2- Intra-squad game, 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. Oct. 3 - Exhibition game in Gravenhurst Tues. Oct. 4 - Exhibition game, Gravenhurst at Cents, 8:30 p.m. Wed..Oct. 5 - Practice 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. Oct. 7 - League opener, Cents at Oro 77's, last year. Copeland also has some experience the Centennials. He has the full support of his Here is the timetable for the team's 8:30 p.m. Sixth annual Labatt's Palace Hotel Softball Tournament Elmvale was, slated annual Labatt's Palace Brenda "Columbus defeating Craighurst 10- Most Valuable Pit- Cedar Hill. Second Base-Janet to play Craighurst on Hotel Ladies Softball pitched her first game, 0. Barbie Parker was cher for the tournament An all-star team was Scott-Orillia Friday night in the 6th tournament. and win, of the year behind the plate again was definitely Sue chosen, and the results Third base-Lori Fair- : forElmvale. The lineup Leighton of Ivy. Most are as follows: burn-Gough's. was greatly altered to Valuable Outfielder Catcher-Darlene Tan- Short Stop-Anne enable the players to went to Joan Speers, yschuk-Gough's McConnell-Cedar Hill. practice their new also of Ivy. Most Pitcher-Sue Leighton- Fielders-Joan _ Spiers- positions for Monday Valuable Infielder was Ivy Ivy; Lynda Ferrano- night's game against won by Anne McCon- First Base-Sharon Orie) apy ee Queen's. Fran Jordan, Denise Ritchie and Brenda Columbus went two for two at the plate and Barb Parker scored a home run. nell, short McMaster-Ivy. stop for McFarlane-Cedar Hill. 1983 DEMO REDUCTION 1983 DODGE 600 4 dr., 2.2L, front wheel drive, auto., ps., pb., leather steering wheel, defrost, light pkg., mats, oe $19 342.50 $11,509-85 he. Me. va 723 King St., Midland 5926-3777 The Angels didn't fare so well in their next game against Ivy, losing 2-0. Sue Leighton was the winning pitcher with five strike-outs, a one-hitter, and _ she scored the winning run. Leighton reached first on a bunt, while Elm- vale had an_ infield switch on. Sharon McMaster than blasted a home run to score Leighton. Debbie Charman managed the _ loné Elmvale hit; Elmvale did not get on the score board. Jo-Anne McGinnis was the losing pitcher for the Angels. Orillia Ci tey Trucklines defeated Gough's 6-5 to win the consolation champio- nship. Donna Pilon led the Orillia attack with a home run and a single; Bonnie Styles was the winning pitcher. egg og) & Sis-boom-bah! This good-looking young lady (?) was the head cheerleader for the Vasey down to earth natural foods at the Vasey ballpark. She was a pleasant surprise to everyone, except Ivy captured the Championship title by Seniors at Monday night's SRFL . a certain Mrs. Hamilton who was a _ beating Cedar Hill 2-1. playoff game. 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