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-- DT a MRI SERS ah ARTI. we a 2 TV TN ---- Nae ony "T i ---- --ei 14 ¥ ® Minor Softball Minor Softball Week in Canada starts on Saturday, June 17 and runs through until the following Saturday. "In keeping with Minor Soft- ball Week, we" re-print the following article which ap- peared in the December, 1971 ussue of "The Spiker." The article was written by Ted Toews, and is titled "What is an Official?" Between the exuberance of the "WINNER" and the disappointment of the "LOSER", we find a crea- ture called an "UMPIRE". Umpires come in all 'shapes and sizes" but are usually 'dressed in the same type of UNIFORM. All, however, have the same creed: to watch every move, of every player, of every game, and to call the game to the best of their ability. Umpires are found every- where. . on the field . . in the gymnasium . . on the track . . on the mat . . on the diamond .. in the pool . . on the court . . on top of, running around, jumping over, climbing through, and always with whistle ready, looking, look- ing, LOOKING for some infraction. Fellow umpires rib them .". players tolerate them . spectators boo . them coaches criticize them . . wives adore them . . sons and daughters idolize them . and mothers worry over them, AnUmpire is "courage" . . "spirit" . . and "wisdom", Albeit that some get paid for their" work; they have a devotion to duty "above and beyond" their obligation to their employer. ' When the game is close, the Umpires are . . incom- petent . . indecisive . . and stupid. When it is one-sided, they are merciless . . care- less . . and dictatorial. An Umpire is a . . compo- site. He looks like a . . gentleman . ..acts like a traffic cop . . is as fussy as an old grandmother with her sewing basket . . as imma- culate as a debutante , . and as fluid with his hand signals as an alcoholic after a week- long binge. To himself, an Umpire has never missed a . . ball . . strike . . and out or safe. He has the eyes of an eagle .° the mind of an "Einstein" . the judgement of "Solomon" .. and the speed and grace of "Pele". To the men who work with him, he is always . . out of position . . rims like a truck . .is blind as a bat . . stupid as a mule . . and is quite incapable of making respon- sible decisions on anything except who should drive. LET AN EXPERT DO IT... Installations Renovations Pump Repairs Call To-day! Murray Burnfield is pleased to be associated with Consumers Gas and would be happy to quote prices on .installation of gas to your home or 'Ml business. Murray Burnfield PLUMBING - HEATING - ELECTRIC SUPPLIES WATER STREET PORT PERRY, ONT 5 280 UXBRIDGE $1.50 gor person Plan to attend Centennial Edition UXBRIDGE HIGHLAND GAMES ELGIN PARK, SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Beginning at 2:30 p.m. 2 BAND and PIPING COMPETITION XM TUG OF WAR -- CABER TOSS M HIGHLAND DANCING COMPETITION 2M MASSED BANDS Free Evening Entertainment Under 12 FREE .even. Watson, Week An Umpire likes . . ex- pense paid trips . few clinics and rating sessions . . well coached teams . . the nationals . . polite players . . spacious ballparks . . and a seat in the press box. He cares not for protests . questionable calls . . pene- tration . . screaming fans . . or irate fans, An. Umpire truly is a 'strange creature". You can criticize him but you can't intimidate him. You can question his judgement . . but not his honesty. He is the symbol of fair play integrity . ship. He is . alert . . . hardworking . . determined individ- ual, who is making a mean- ingful contribution to the Canadian way of life, through his association with the game. Port Perry wrestling (continued the team of Sandra and Tracy. Tracy, who weighed in at 165 pounds pinned the rough and tumble Benguale Girl midway through the bout, after throwing a couple of heavy body blocks. A . free-for-all . of sorts deve- .. loped after the bell with the girls all getting in a few punches and kicks. The main bout featured The Masked Medics vs the team of Watson Junior and Singh, who hails from India. Shortly after the opening bell Singh flipped one the Medics over his back, and the Masked one hit the ring floor with such force that the platform partially collapsed. Much to the dis- may of several ringside spectators, the Masked pair took the first fall by applying some kind of object to the head of Singh. Watson and Singh evened the bout as they put both Medics to sleep with the 'Sleeper Hold," made famous by Whipper Billy Watson. But the third fall went to the Medics, as this time they applied their secret weapon to the head of Watson Junior. In some pain, he had to be helped from the ring. A highlight of the evening was the acrobatics and agil- ity of the younger Watson. In the bout with Medics, he turned cartwheels and hand- spings, and even did a flying . back flip off the top rope. Prior to the bouts, promo- ter Phil Watson said that if the wrestling prove success- ful in Port Perry, he would plan to bring in two more cards in July, and two in August. He indicated that the bouts would have to draw about 500 persons to break in his first vear as a promoter is taking wrestling into the towns of southern and eastern Ontario. He claims that the popularity of professional wrestling is growing all the time. And he's right, Profes- sional wrestling may not be exactly sport in the true sense of the word, but with all the antics and hi-jinks, it's not bad entertainment. © well-received . and sportsman- Audience sings at recital Everyone had a chance to sing at the recent recital of vocal music, held in the Port Perry United Church, Wed- nesday, June 7 given by the students of Mrs. Grace Hast. ings. After presenting a series of folk songs, Debbie Griffen and Russ Baird, with Russ on guitar, were joined by guitarist, singer and song-writer, Sha ron Goldblatt, whose song "Roses Grow in Dark Places" was performed in public for the first time. The programme ended with all seven performing singers and students, Russ and Sha- rong on guitars, leading the audience in a "folk-sing." The programme material ranged from classical to popular and included "Fan- tasy on Superstar" played on the organ by Russ Baird, music lead at the Port Perry High School and two select- 73> ions by Barbara Taylor, guest soloist, recently soloist with MacMaster University Choir, and former student of Mrs. Hastings. Barbara sang "In the Water Cool" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him." A fifteen-minute recital of organ music was given by Mrs. Gloria Forder, preced- ing the programme. Other performing artists were Mary Lou Malcolm, Irwin Smith and Bill Slute. Irwin and Bill will try their Grade IX vocal examina- tions in Oshawa in June. Debbie Griffen tried her Grade X vocal examinations on Monday. These young students sang groups of songs which included some of their examination pieces. Attending the recital were Mrs. Dulcie Colby and Mrs. Marian Williams, Music Consultants with the Ontario County Board of Education. At. the conclusion of the programme, a gift of appre- ciation was presented to their teacher by Debbie Gri- ffen, on behalf of the stu- dents. . Mr. and Mrs. Hastings, .assisted by Mrs. Gloria For- «der, then entertained all participating artists, their parents and friends at their home on Big: elow Street. (SIS Zo S/o oo A FT A TT ST 10' SAprivoriany, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PORT PERRY BRANCH 419 Saturday, June 24, 1972 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Refreshments and Dancing Afternoon and Night All Members and Guests Welcome PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 14, 1972 -- 19 His Excellency Governor General Roland Mic- hener presented a Citizen's Award to Mr. Robert Kirton, who will be 100 years old on November 10, 1972. Presentation was made during Centennial Week at Elgin Park, Uxbridge. Mr.. Kirton, who made his home in Uxbridge until a tow years ago now lives in New Toronto. SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE Oshawa Business College Summer Training for Business and Personal use. Get a head start on your business career! Be . more employable for future summer em- ployment! Acquire useful, personal skills! FOR THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT STUDENT Starling June 5 for Ten Weeks Forkner Shorthand and Typing Course Typing - Accounting Business Machines. Comprehensive Typing Course Starting July 5 for 8 Weeks Personal Shorthand - Typing Course. .Typing - Bookkeeping Business Machines Personal Typewriting Course FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6-7-8 COMPLETE BUSINESS COURSES . Accelerated Secretarial Course . Junior Secretarial Course -. Business Administration C'rse . Stenographic Course . Accounting Course . Clerk-Typist Course Starting July S for 8 Weeks Basic Typing and Bookkeeping Course. y . Personal Typewriting Course Free Literature available upon request. Get all the facts -- then ACT. Enrolment is limited. DIAL 728-0052 Malcolm C. Barnett, Principal 18 Simcoe St. Norih, Oshawa Individual Instruction in all major skill subjects. 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