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vounci ITD Open Until PHONE the HERALD PLAYING THE FIELD He was in it for the money Its a long way from a sandlot In post war New York City to the Intercontinental Cup of Baseball in Antwerp Belgium in 1933 Dick Willis or Terra Cotta was beginning to think hed seen all after years of calling strikes and ejecting managers But half way around the planet just as he was settling In to call first base through the Cuba vs USA championship final something new happened The first batter a Cuban homered into left field stands on the opening pitch As he crossed home plate he made a rude taunting gesture at the American catcher and the umpire Immediate ly tossed him out of game Well there just wasnt enough mustard in the ball park to that hot dog Willis said recalling the incident with a chuckle But that was first time in all my years Ive ever seen that happen Ill tell you one thing though That umpire had control he game Willis was selected by Baseball Canada to represent our nation at the Intercontinental Cup one of four amateur baseball showpiece merits leading to the ISM Olympics In Los Angeles It was the pinnacle of a career that has Included stints as umpirelnchlef with George town minor baseball the Hal ton County Senior Baseball League and the Ontario Baseball Association Willis has worked a Pearson Cup game between our beloved Blue Jays and Montreal Expos and he also called a Jays Mcts exhibition encounter at the conclusion of the players strike two years ago There are two card inal rules for umpiring One Is a complete know ledge of the rules The second calls for com mon sense and good judgment That how ever com only with experience DICK WILLIS Not bad for a man who stepped behind the plate originally to supplement his annual high school teachers salary It was purely economics says I started umplng so I could put shoes on my three kids feet At IS per game handling eight to 10 games a week the Willis children didnt have to go barefoot Today at still calls four games a week in the Halton County Senior circuit More Importantly he conducts about umpiring clinics each spring for Ihe OBA and another three or four across the country for Baseball Canada There are two cardinal rules for umpiring Willis tells the youngsters that attend his clinics One is a complete knowledge of the rules The second calls for common sense and good judgement That however comes only with experience Many of his students Willis acknowledges are no attuned to umpiring The worst kind he says are the ones who think they arc Gods gift to baseball I cant stand that type of umpire he said Hustle appearance control of the game and a good attitude are the things that are truly important to the baseball official Willis main tains As he sees it a good umpire doesnt exist as far as the fan goes You can have a bad game with good umpires you know but you cant have a good game with bad umpires he explains Unfortunately people fans do usually notice theump They make a very vocal point of It Willis Is often asked what makes him stay at it after 35 years People want to know how I keep taking the abuse but I think Ive developed a respect with the local clubs because I give them my best on every occasion he says I love the sport and I enjoy working with the young people And now he that there is always something new to discover about game Umpiring will always be a learning experience Im still looking for some good new barbs he laughs I think Ive heard them all but you never know DRG Georgettes serve notice knock league leaders off twice The Georgetown DUG Georgettes served notice this week to that there will be a few curves ahead in their drive to repeat as Rural Ladies Softball League champs this The Georgettes upset league front runners Wednesday night in It was just second setback of season for the home side The locals trailed 10 entering Ihe seventh and final Inning but they rallied for four runs of their own and survived a lastditch rally In the bottom of the inning to take victory Right fielder Bonnie Penney led off the Georgette seventh with a single Carol singled and one out later second Backer Linda McClure home Penney Spiterl raced home with Ihe goahead run on the plav when throw to nail her at third base sailed Into the dugout wound up at third base on the errant Ihrow Marion McGugon then delivered an RBI single She advanced to second base on a ground out and scored on a single by Janet MacKay An alert defensive play by Georgette shortstop Jennifer Reynolds pre served victory in the bottom of the seventh inning The home side had scor ed two and had runners on first and second with two out when the batter Eagle third baseman Gerry Milne aire Oft pulled off singlehanded double play during Saturdays first game but the umpire ruled be milled lag on this play Milne disagreed and a minor diieuiiloo followed the play The Ragle lost the argument and both games of the twin spin Herald photo by Gerry Timbers hit a sharp smash to Reynolds The alertly tagged the Hills burgh base runner to douse the fire and preserve the Georgette victory The Georgettes locked horns with Hillsburgh on the weekend at the Moorefleld Tournament The locals Tell to Shakespeare in their opener before meeting up with their league rivals in the consolation round The game remained scoreless through three innings but the locals put the only runs of the match on the board in their fourth at bat McGugon and Anna S winkles cracked singles to lead of the Inning and both runners advanced a base on a Reynolds ground out MacKny and Wendy Moore then delivered backtoback RBI singles as the Georgettes went on to record a victory The local girls went down to defeat as Gualph took the consola Hon championship match Tonight the Georgettes travel to Erin and tomor row night they are at Glen Williams With a won lost mark they current ly stand fourth In the seven team loop Double loss ends year as Eagles go to OBA The Georgetown Junior Eagles closed out their Niagara District Baseball League season In dis appointing fashion Satur day dropping both ends of a to Wclland The opener was espe cially disappointing as the visitors escaped defeat by pushing a run across in the top of the seventh before going on to a victory In extra innings They took the nightcap It appeared that two Georgetown runs in the home half of the fifth would be enough to win the first game Shortstop Kevin Hughes singled to lead off the Inning and he came around to score on an RBI single by Ralph Kelly Kelly promptly swiped second and third base before scoring the go- ahead run on a single by Paul Blackmore Eagle Andy lasted and two thirds innings striking out seven while scatter ing five hits but he didnt figure In the decision The loss went to reliever Mark Usher Continued on page PeelHalton Junior soccer action Falcons back on track Georgetown Junior B Fa Icons llllliburgh 1 The Georgetown Legion Junior B soccer Falcons got back on the winning trail again when they travelled to Erin on Sun day for their game with the team It look only 3D seconds for Georgetown control of this game when Eric Clarke showing some beautiful skill straight from the worked his way down the left of the field and cross ed a low ball for Rob Allen to grab his first goal of the season A tremendous start for both of these players who have helped keep the team alive In this league through a spate of Injuries and absentees The score remained at 1 until minute mark when Howie Oram a glorious cross from a corner kick just out of of the goalkeeper Doug Gillesp ie was reading the game well and the Falcon full back was in the right spot to head the ball into the net to make It for Georgetown A few minutes later got on score sheet whwn the Fal cons defence completely misjudged a long ball This was the only defens ive slip of the game by Georgetown and it was a costly one Once again Glen Faulk ner was creating havoc In he opposition goal area up for It a couple of minutes later when with a surprising change of pace he stopped a ball dead In the penally area and cas ually placed a slow short past the helpless Hills burgh goalkeeper Into the bottom corner of the net The falcons were now in complete control of this game with Ian and Stewart Balnea hold ing the attack leaving Davis and Gillea pie to strengthen attack and keep under constant pressure Dan playing at his best was causing all sorts of prob lems for the defence who also had Clark Allen and Faulk ner to contend with and it was not surprising when in the final minutes of the game a young defender handled the ball to give away a penalty Ron Vanltem made no mistake with penalty giving Georgetown a well deserved victory falcons have drawn away in the league cup and Ihls win should help boost and receiving a rough ride from over enthusiastic defenders After missing a goal on a typical Faulk ner breakaway he made Sign up to get in shape Approximately area youngsters are expected to sign up for a chance to find their skating legs before hockey season gets underway this fall Beginning Friday fut ure Wayne can register with the popular Georgetown Minor Hock ey Hockey Camp which will run at Gordon Alcott Arena for two weeks beginning August The camp is open for alt players up to the age of 16 For players will receive five onehour ice sessions over the course of a week The camp will be spilt into four age groups limited the number of players on ice at any one time to about According to GMIIA camp organizer Fred Hammer the camp strictly for conditioning It is not a hockey school A onehour session In cludes warm up and stretching exercises and skating drills such as stepoven and tarts Participants are required to take part in full hockey equipment though We dont emphasize teaching Hammer said Mainly the camp is for conditioning towards the upcoming hockey season Its hard work Our main objective la to develop hockey players There will be two coaches and several help ers on ice at all times Hammer said Coaches will come from the GMHA house and rep system Specs close but lose final game It was a case of close but no cigar for the Glen Williams Specters of the Inter County Fastball League at the Moorefleld Tournament on the week end as they advanced to the championship match before falling to The Glen pitching duo of Terry and Jeff Haines were absolutely outstand ing as the Specters reached the final without allowing a run In IB Innings In their opener the locals dumped the host team with a pair of unearned runs in the llUi Inning Jeff Haines fashioned a neat four- hitter complete with IS strikeouts to lead Glen men In their next outing the Specters dumped Kitchener and again the winning run was un earned Center fielder Jackie Bergman reached on an error to lead off the fifth inning moved to third on a Terry Haines single and a sacrifice and scored on a fly ball off the bat of Glen This time It was Terry Haines that spun a four- hitter with 10 strikeouts The locals fell behind before they had a turn at the plate in the final match eventually bowing to Kitchener They struck back for a single marker In Ihe home half of first as Tim Field walked and scored on back toback hits by Andy and Mike Reynolds A third Inning double by Field and another Continued on page NEW LOOK CREST Sevenyearold Trevor Knight modelled the new Georgetown Minor Hockey Association Jacket and crest for GMHA president Ian Ward and Jean Roe chairperson of the new Hockey Memi The new crest designed by Georgetowns Bob Anderson Is the first emblem for the newly unified GMHA Jacket fitted with the new crest are now available for order by calling Knight 87740 or Vkki cost and you can be fitted beginning tomorrow at IT Herald photo Pickles win The Pickles got goals from Julie Dwyer Kim Colllson and Alana Kanapoka as they downed Ihe Roadrunners for their first Georgetown Youth Soccer Club atom girls soccer victory of the season last week Cindy and Jennifer both turned In excellent efforts for the winning side In other action the Cosmos edged the Golden Gals 1 Janet Seida scored both Cosmos goals while Nicole replied for the Golden Gals Rebecca Carney Trisha Harkley and Janet Miller starred for the winners while Jennifer Hay den Shannon Albert and Charla Rutherford played well In a losing cause Tennis split The Gordon Alcott Ladies A Inter County tennis team spilt four matches against Swansea the final day of the season Wednesday Allison teamed with Ann Kennedy to win In straight sets Midge Hampshire and Muriel Taylor also won by scores of Pat Harris and Thomson went to defeat while Audrey Houston and Kay King went to the wire before bowing The team will wrap up a successful season with a party at Ann Kennedys home 20 shutout Ross Leonard and Rob Scarrow both connected for single markers as the Commandos shut out the Senior Raiders in Georgetown Youth Soccer Club house league action last week Scarrow also bagged two goals in an earlier Commando win over the Panthers David Harrison added the third Commando goal In other action last week the Maniacs edged the Iron Maidens Alcotts win The Gordon Ladles C Inter County tennis team finished up the season Wednesday by winning three of four matches against Swansea Lois and Karin Wilson won handily Anne Currle and Carole MacLeod had a good match winning Mary Hughes sua Norma could not put together losing 16 Mavis Eastwood and Mary McEwen played well to win A round robin tourney with North club Is planned for today A windup tennis party at the home of Lois is set for next Wednesday Aug