SPOR, II Minor Basebali Day in Whitby For 600 boys in Whitby, this Saturday is a very special day. Proclaimed by Town of Whitby Counicil1 as "Minor Basebail Day in the Town of Whitby", the day marks the officiai opening of the basebaîl season which wil cxtcnd through until September. Between now and thien sorne wilI experience that particular "feel" whicil oemes when you know you have given the bail a good ride, some wilI experience the* frustration of missing by, the -proverbial mile; there will be the satisfaction of a play well exectited, there will be the disappointment and anger at "booting" one, allof these go together to make a season for the major leaguer or the T-Baller who puts on a glove or holds a bat for the first time. For flive years the weather gods have smiled on this particular day coming up witl, sunny skies and short sleeve temperatures and Whitby Minor Basebaîl Assoc. officiais are pinning their hopes on another beautiful day to get the 74 season underway. The "opening" begins with a parade of W.M.B.A. players which leaves Kinsmnen Park at 10:00 a.rn. sharp, proceeding down Brock St. through the down- town section and ending at Peel Park where there wili be a traditional "flrst bail"' ceremony. The group of young players wili be led in their march to the park by the Whitby Brass Band under the direction of Stan Redfern. Civic officiais will take part in the brief opening cere- mnony highlighted by the throwing of the season's "Ilirst bail". Mayor Des Newman, representatives of Council, the -Whiltby Recreation Dept. Girls Softball Everything is now underway for the 1974 Giri's Softball Prograrn. Many thanks should go to the people who have volunteered their time and energy to Coach the teams and umpire gamnes. A total of 1 80 girls are registered between the ages of 7-13. The girls have been divided into 2 separate leagues; 7 - 9 and 10 - 13. Wherever possible each girl has been pot on a team close to where she lives.» On Monday May 8th a softball clinic was held for al those interested in helping to coach or umpire during the 1974 season.1 »Mr. Frank Henderson of Oshawa volunteered his time to give a session on softball raies and coaching tips. Mr. Henderson has had a great deal of experience with girl's softbail and prooved to be an excellent resource person for the evening. Following his session the coaches were assign- ed to teams and the "House Roles" were reviewed. There are five teams playing in the age 7 -9 League. The fo'llowing are the locations of these teams: Henry Street High School, Centennial Park, (north diamond), E.A. Fairman (east diamond), Palmerston School and Dr. Robert Thornton. Their games wili be held every Thursday even- ing at 6:45 p.m. starting May 28th. There are 6 teams playing in the 10 - 13 League. The following are the locations of these teams: Henry Street High, Centennial Park (north diamond), E.A. Fairman (east diamond), Hutchison School, Dr. Robert Thornton and IBrooklin Senior Public. These girls will be playing every 1Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. starting May 3Oth. il If there are any more girls wishing to register please, corne to the Recreation Office at 105 Coiborne Street East. We still have roomn for a few more girls. jThe following is a list of coaches for each teamn and the umpîres who wili be officiating at teamns. Both Parents and Children should thank these people for giving of their time to help mnake the 1974 Girl's Softball League a reality! COACHES Grl's 7- 9 years: Henry Street High, Richard Morasch and Doreen Dunning; E.A. Fairman, Mrs. Oderkirk, Gail Oderkirk, Mrs. Sawdon, and Mrs. S. Brownhill; Centennial Park, Mr. Richard Barry and Mr. Mel Ray; Dr. Robert Thornton,' Dan Ozikewich and Palmerston, Miss Jennifer Parkinson. Grl'sl10 - 13 yars: Hutchison,' Mr. Bob Sherman; Henry Street High, Nancy Tronstad and Jolie Heffering; >EA. Fairman, Mr. B. Roth; Centennial, Mrs. Shirley Mathews; Dr. Robert Thornton, Chris Glaspeil and Brooklin Senior, Mrs. Jean Bravener. The Urnyires are'; Mis. Brian Reazin, Mr. Joseph Mullin, Mr. Bob Owens, Mi. Jack Macmillan, Mr. Rancy Petch and, Mr. Kelsey Thompson. Recreation Dep't. and Whitby's Police and Fire Dep'ts. wil be on hand. In the afternoon there will be exhibition games through- out the town between clubs of the W.M.B.A. flouse Leaguest On Suniday, the Wliitby Big Macs will make their home Whitb YMinor Soccer Assoc. SQUIRTS RANDALL PLUMING 2 'RROOK LIN CONCRETE 0 Gary Roberts Il Shutt-out -- Rodney Reid ýKOKE CARWASH I WHITE INSURANCE David Westcott I Shut-out - Robert Townson BROOKLIN CONCRETE 6 avid Parrinder1 an Forbes 2 eff Johnstone 3 AT FR10 TV1 Paul Hoogkamp 1 WHITBY WELDING I Martin Van Kessel 1 CANADIAN TIRE John Meilwraithi Greg Cole T'oms KINSMAN Paul Bastar WIIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAy, MAY 22, 1974, PAGE 7 debut at E.A. Fairinan in an E.O.B.A. Bantarn fixture whichgets tinderway at 2:00 p.m. The Legionaires wili be, Oshawa for a Pee-Wee tilt and the Canadian Tire Midgets will be in Cobourg at the same time. Tonighit, Wed., the Council Chamnbers ini the Municipal Building wiil be the scene of a basebali clinic conducted by Witby's Deputy Director of Recreation Fred Beckette. A professional player with the Dodger and Pittsburgh Pirate organizations Beckette conducted a clinic in ý72 which was considered by rnany who were present to be the finest that they had secen. This important event gets Linder- way at 7:30. Ail W.M.B.A. coaches are expected to be on hand, and a welcome is extended by the W.M.B.A. to in- terested, players and also to any "nasebail people in the area to attend. GORD NIEUENDYK SPORTS2 STOKELY VAN KEMP 0 Scott Linten 2 Shut-out - Gary McCoy LONGMUIR BUILDERS Gregg O'Cotinors Jolhn staclio STOKELY VAN KEMP Doug Grant Steve Jordison Johin Brackenburg SINCLAIR SUNOCO Rusty WiIls Peter Hall 2 Alan Vatnderiey rastie COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS Shut-out - Bobby Clarke RAE R. JONES 5 KING WEST GARDEN 0 Ricky Wood 2 Donald Mowat 2 Bryan Schroer1 Shut-out - Neil Buisman EXCEL PLUMBING Tom Scheefer John Shel WHITBY WELDING Bobby Rints 3 WOOLCO 2 Paul Vanderkoff 1 Carmel Scaffidi 1 KINSMEN Shut-out - Bobby Clarke EXCEL PLUMBING 10 McDONALDS Tom Scheefer1 Terry Verrydt 1 John Schell 2 Robert Longmuir 2 Mark Vesters 4 Shut-out - Wayne Misselbrook MOSQUITOES m 1 68-447 W-HITBW WHITBY LIONS Warren Smith Graemne Smithî CHRIS CATERING Bill Doogan Dennis McCallum ARMSTRONG HOMES 6 Randy Woodcock 1 Robert Martin1 Grant Brooglhton 3 BROOKLIN LEGION Randy Jeffrey Robbie Frendocunibo 2 CROXALL David Divesteyn HARILAiD STARS2 Ken Bodolai 3 LONGMUIR BUILDERS I Greg O'Connors I KIWANIS Ron Raaphiorst Mike Kloke MINOR BANTAM 3 4-SEVENS REALTY 12 Ed'Gerritseni LASCO Bernie Kloke LOCAL 222 Shut-out - Jimn Stacho KIWANIS MIJNNS PRESS MITCHELL BROS. LEAGUE Pickering JUNIOR GIRLS 0 JORDISON ÇARTY 1 Lynn Brackenberry 1 0 PICKERING 3 0 GUS BROWN MOTORS 3 Marie Roache,, 1 Susan Molcahyý Gail Brown GP W L T GF GA PTS. i 1 O 0 3 O 2 cont'd on opposite page Kick off the swim season in springtime, stretch it into Aotumn. You can enjoy your pool for extra months, with a Naturai Gas Pool hieater that keeps the water warm when the air's chilly. A representative from Joe the Plomber will be pleased to assist you in your pool heater selection. 5... il 7"