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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
3
Infield fielding rules cover eye on wall and glove, stance, and throws. Tips for first basemen include staying close to the bag, wide stance for balance, moving toward oncoming balls, two handed catches when possible, and pivoting quickly on throws to the bag or across the infield.
The Halton Rural Minor Softball leagues announce coaches and managers for 23 teams. Squirts include Glen Williams and John Staines with multiple A and B division leaders. Pee Wees list Glen Williams Earl Cuthbert Art Brooks and others. Bantams feature Glen Williams Pete Norton Hornby and Drumquin. Midgets name Glen Williams Ike Inglis Bert Stewart and coaches from Omagh and Lowville.
Seventy or more women and guests attended North Halton Golf and Country Club for a guest day. Windy cool conditions did not spoil play with awards to Eleanor Inglis low gross and Marjorie Gilmer low putts. A fashion show followed, modeled by club members including Toots Burns and Shirley Crichton.
Central Ontario Bowlers Association held the 180 and 240 and under finals at Park Royal Bowl Clarkson on Saturday afternoon. Georgetown bowlers dominated, with Pat Barber winning the 240 and under with 776 and a six transistor mantel radio. LaVerne Ryder was second in 180 and under, taking a thirty cup coffee percolator, along with multiple Georgetown prize winners.
Georgetown Juniors opened the season with a 15 2 win over Campbellville Juvenile, with Big Mike Test pitching four innings and Wayne Marchand finishing. Georgetown collected 12 hits, five walks, and seven extra base hits, then followed with a 9 1 victory at Brampton as Archie, Ridall, and Maloney fueled a 2 hit, one hit, 4 run 4th inning. Manager Bill Richmond projects a strong season, scheduling exhibitions with Halton Intermediate and eyeing a likely title run. notable new players include Wayne Marchand, Gabby Patton, and Bruce Schultis honored as part of a deep pitching staff.
Georgetown bowling team of four men and two women captured team honors with a 12579 pin fall across 10 games at Bramalea, outpacing Oakville 11946 and Meadowvale, Bramalea B, and Bramalea 11591 to 11220. A Georgetown bowler won both high average and high single trophies in the Bramalea Janitorial Service sponsored event.
Oakville hitters powered a 2 63 victory as Don Westbrook struggled, while John McKenzie delivered seven strong innings with three RBIs. McKenzie allowed seven hits and struck out 13 as Oakville built an early lead with McFeeters and Beyers keying the offense.
Beyers hit his first homer in the fourth to give Oaks a 2-1 lead, then Teron added another in the seventh. Georgetown rallied with walks and timely hits but left runners stranded as Giants pitchers kept pressure. Lindsay opened the ninth with a single and a passed ball, yet the Oaks防 held on with McKenzie forcing Howard Murphy to pop up to end the game.
Intermediate baseball action continues with a slate of Sunday games including doubleheaders and key matchups. Schools and leagues prepare rosters, schedules, and standings while coaches emphasize fundamentals and player development for the upcoming season.
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