WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. JLJNE 25. 1996 PAGE 21 O'Sullivan takes it one day at a time By MIKE JOHNSTON Free Press Staff Passing motorists weren't sure who lie was as tliey drove by, but the kids sitting in tlie back seat sure knew. "Hey Sliawn liow you doing 1" yelled one youngster as the car lie was travelling in whizzed past the celebrity. Even seniors knew the face and one woman was sufficiently im- pressed to send lier dauglter scurrying over witli a piece of paper and a pen ta get hig autograpli. Sliawn O'Sullivan's face- is now as recognizable as Sugar Ray Leonard's was in is leydlay, and the young boxer is learning to handie the attention like a pro. "Tliis is the second time I've been ta Whit- by,". said O'Sulivan as he signed autograpli af- ter autograpli. The first time was just after the Olympics when you heid that parade for Anne (Ottenbrite). " But that was Anne's day and this day belonged ta the BIA and Sliawn O'Sullivan. Shawn took some tixe Saturday morning from bis liectic schedule ta, talk about is future af- ter the TKO that stun- ned Canada's legion 0'Sufivan fans - is fir- stloss in 12 pro figlits. Witby Garrard Road Minor Lacrosse teamns continued witli mixed resuits in league play these past two weeks. Brooklin Kinsmen Novice won against Brampton 4-2, witb single goals by Wayne Prinieau, Shawn Kear- ns, Jimmy Brown and Kerry Nash. The Novices also defeated Beaclies 9-7. Wayne Prinxeau netted two goals, singles fired-by Jimmny Brown, Mike Hogan, Kerry Nash, Mike Burrows, Jason Wlaton, Rolian Metha and Jeff McArtbur. In thie Brampton tour- namnent on tbe weekend the Novices started off strong by beating Bramnpton 7-0, Beaches 7-3, tying Etobicoke 5-5 and defeating Hamilton 6-5. Due ta their first place standings Wlitby earned a bye into the cbarnpionship game. Unfortunately Wbtby came up on the losing end of a bard -fought contest witb Etobicoke 5-3. Wayne Primeau netted ail tbree goals for Whitby. Mike Hogan and Wayne Primeau eacb scored two goals in the first game of tbe tour- nament against Bram- "My loss 15 not a major setback," said O'Sullivan referring to the recent fight against Simon Brown who blew this country's finest out of the ring in just three rounds. ",When you lose you gain a lot of experience, and I learn't a few things," said O'Sulivan. Wbile lie would not disclose wbat those few things were, he did say they did not relate to the art of boxing. "II'm not going to talk about wbat I learned but it was not a boxing lesson. He was an o.k. figlter but if I had to fîglit him again I could win," said O'Sullivan. And what does the future liold for O'Sullivan wbo at least until recently, was thouglit by many to be the next welterweigbt champion of the world? "A liand operation on two of my right knuckles." O'Sullivan explained that since 1980 his hand lias been deteriorating to the point that some of the bones are crushed and flattened. "'There is also ligament and tendon damage," said Sliawn whow"Il be going to New York in July to have bis hand operated on. III will be sidelined for four or five montlis, I pton. Singles by Jimmy Brown, Sliawn Kearns and Jason Walton. In the second game witli Beaclies single goals were earned by Rohan Metha, Jason Walton, Kerry Nasli and Jimmy Brown. Wayne Primeau fired in three. Witby matclied Etobicoke witli Wayne Primeau scoring two goals, Jimmy Brown, Mike Hogan and Jason Waiton bad singles. In tbe fourtli game Wayne Primeau piled in five goals while Jason Walton added one. In league play the Cbeckers Variety Ban- tams fouglit bard again- st Clarkson but lost 9-6. Goals were netted by Matt Shearer, Paul Hamilton, Matt Cook and Mike Hebert wble Chris Vanclief scored a couple. Bantazas also lost ta a strong Bram- pton club 12-2. Keep trying Bantams! The Witby Garrard Road Midget squad defeated Clarkson 4-1. Jeff Whittle led Whitby witb two goals, Todd Wilson and Jason Ren- nick added a single eacb. Goalie Dan Mc- Whirter played ex- tremely well and also contributed two assists. hope that's ail," said O'Sullivan. Wbile he didn't use the injuries as an excuse for losing the figlit, lie aid say that it (the pain) started bothering him in the first round.. I knew I was hurting when 1 said to myself, nine more rounds with this hand'." Until after the operation wlien the hand heals, O'Sullivari's .2 future remains a question mark. 111 don't know, the hand will tell the tale," said O'Sullivan. AS for Whitby, O'Sullivan was im- pressed. "Very nice, a very nice town. " Boys of sunimer take to the field A game of basebaîl can start anytime, any place, ail you need is a bail, a bat, some gloves and a few eager players. These grade five students from West Lynde Public school had alI the right ingredients when they held an impromptu game on Monday. Fouling a bail off (pictured at left) is Kurt Bolton. Bottom left, Brett Payne shows how pitching should be done and bottom right, sliding back in- to first base eluding the tag of Jamie Steel is Sean Kervin. Free Press Staff Photo Durham Girls Soceer League SQUIRT Pringle Creek......3 Pickering S.C. Uisa Chapman ..... ...... .2 Andrew Babony Willow Park........ 4 Ajax.. Theresa Bkor Susanne Wsdom Janet Clay KristineJohnson Jeffery Park . ...2 Pickering S.C I 2 Kim Vanderlip ............. 2 ATOM Century 21 ......... 3 Pickering S.C'. 2 . 3 Angle Crockford ........... 2 Jenette Bradley Whitby Ki nsmen . 4 Stephanie Craddock..... 2 Mchelle Thomson Erin Brady Pickering S. C. 1I. Willow Park ....7 Ajax Optimists. 3 Nicule Huwey ............. J Jillian Bassie.............. 2 Andrea Kirk .lennette Croucher . MOSQUITO A Pickering S.C. ...Il Pringle Creek. 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