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Y y ; ? 4 ? 'A A , ; ¥ Vi 4 z lA Y Ve SS Two faces of Canada's 's "True North' eriational sailing challenge Internationally renowned yacht designer, Steve Killing (above left), who maintains his home and design office in Midland Bay Woods near Port McNicoll, described in detail Canada's "True North' challenge for the America's Cup (the top prize in the world of interna- tional sailboat racing), to about 100 local boating en- Cents eliminated despite all ARNOLD ped@aen Midland Stoneleigh Centennials played their hearts out, but came up a toueh Short as Bradford Blues eliminated the Cents from further com- petition with a come from behind 4-3 victory in Bradford Wednesday night. There was no semblance of the team that ventured to Marlin Travel lose one in Thorold Midland Marlin Travel Major Peewees travelled to Thorold Thursday afternoon for an evening encounter in game two of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association best of seven championship final, and came away on the short end of a 4-3 decision. Thorold led 3-1 after the first period, but Midland came back with a pair of unan- swered tallies in the second stanza to tie the match at 3-3. Al Jovaisis opened the scoring for Thorold at 13:10 of the first period, but Trevor' Irvine replied for Marlin Travel, 17 seconds later, on a solo effort. Greg Filipov edged Thorld in the lead at 8:41, and Owen Nolan beat Jason LeClair in the Midland net with less than four minutes remaining in the frame for a 3-1 lead. Thorold's last two goals of the period came with a man advantage. Gary Moore got Midland going in. the second stanza as he connected on the power play with Gary Miller and David Forest at 10:13. Trevor Irvine notched the tieing marker with a minute and a half remaining on the clock in the stanza, assisted by 'Todd Weatherell. With just 5:09 left in the final frame, Greg Filipov fired his second goal of the game which held up as the winning marker to tie the series at a game apiece. thusiasts, at Penetang's Historic Naval and Military Establishments on Saturday night. With $5 million in anticipated corporate sponsorship still outstanding, the entire, sophisticated, hi-tech, and very competitive $16 million project has been put on hold for 30 days, for a reasessment of financing. Despite his celebrity Bradford the Sunday before and dropped an 11-2 decision, or the week before when they lost 6-2. Chris Lemieux was. virtually un- beatable in the Cen- tennial net during the tirst two periods, as he allowed only' one Bradford goal. The defence were clearing the puck well, and the forwards were coming back in to help out the defence. Kevin Belcourt opened up the scoring in the first frame with a power play marker assisted by Rob Forting and Daryl Belcourt at 5:50. Peter Flannery connected for Cents less than three minutes later, also on the power play for a 2-0 Midland lead. Peter Wright and Pat Marchgand assisted on the play. As the period ended, the puck trickled behind the Bradford __ goaltender, but was disallowed as the referee ruled that time had expired. Centennials outshot Bradford in the period 18-11. Marlon Gieseler in- creased Midland's lead to 3-0 at 6:20 of the second stanza when he clicked on a play with Tommy Hook and Rob Fortin Sradford picked up the iempo after that tally and appliea the pressure to Midland. Centennials coach Ross McConnell called for a 30 second time-out at 9:09 to settle down his charges, but Blues' Dan Wall broke in and scored just over a minute later. Bradford outshot Midland in the frame 17-10. Mark Geertsma combined with Wall ona power play opportunity at 2:15 of the third to draw within one of the visiting Cents. The ever dangerous Dan Wall knotted the score at 3-3 midway in the period, before Rick Parnham fired the eventual game winner at 15:44. With time running out and his team facing extinction, McConnell called for a_ stick measurement on Blues captain, Roger Gwilliams. After a few minutes in the dressing room, the referee reappeared and gave Gwilliams a two minute minor penalty for using an illegal stick, giving Midland the man ad- vantage. With a minute and 11 seconds left in regulation time, Lemieux was pulled in favor of an extra at- tacker, giving the Cents two extra skaters, but the move failed to produce the expected status in the yachting world, Killing remains confident that the boat "'True North"' will represent Canada, late this-year and early in 1987, at the ocean racing series in Australia. Sales of "'True North" posters and sport- swear Saturday night (above right), helped raise $500 for this exciting international sports challenge. results, and time ran out for Centennials. Shots on goal were close in this frame, with Bradford directing 12 shots at the Midland cage to 11 for Cen- tennials for a three period total of 40 for Bradford and 39 for Midland. The season is over for Centennials, but they thrilled the many Novices capture title by RICK LARMAND In the first year of existance, the Gervan and Associates Novice Rep. team completed their season as Playoff Champs and League Champs. The final game ending the series was another close match between Midland and Elmvale. Cory Scheppers opened the scoring for Elmvale at 8:25 of the second period. Midland followed at 7:57 with James Boyd assisted by Lerone Best. At 13:52 of the third period, Jason Latour picked up a rebound on a shot from Ryan Lesperance and Mark Larmand. Cory Scheppers' closed Elmvale's scoring at 4:14 of the third. The winning goal was a high back hand shot by Joey Rooney assisted by Tim Reidel. Final Elmvale 2, Midland 3. The Georgian Bay Cah- mpionship banner was presented to team captain James Boyd by Jim Nicholson Georgian Bay representative. eee dance Ecole St. Joseph School Parents Com- mittee is holding a spring dance on April 5. The dance will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. in the Brian Orser Hall. Lunch will be served. The price of a pair of tickets is $15. -out effort Midland supporters with some fine hockey. It was an unexpected end for the local bunch, but they can hold their heads up high, as Bradford certainly had to work for their vic- tory. Coldwater Bridge Club by M. (PETER) SHAW When we first heard about this great op- portunity for local players to compete against anyone in the world, including the very best, possibly right here in Midland, we really did not think that this would become a reality. But it has. The Coldwater Bridge Club has actually received a sanction to conduct the very first ever World Simultaneous Pairs, right here in the City of Midland, at the YMCA, for all bridge players in this district. We hope that the turnout for this event will be the greatest possible. The opportunity may not occur again. Any bridge pair is welcome. Why not find out what you can do against the world's best. If you feel that you are a reasonable or a middle class player, whatever, why not find out by turning up at approximately 1 p.m. at the YMCA on eae afternoon, June when your receipts may be turned in and your table and seating arranged, and the game i be under way by 2 County dart tournament The fourth annual County of Simcoe Senior Citizens' Dart Tournament will take place in the Army, Navy, Air Force Club, 7 George Street, Barrie, on April 22, starting at 10 a.m., with check- in time at 9:30 a.m. Invitations are extended to all County residents 55 years of age and over, to enter a team composed of one of the following combinations: one man and three ladies; two men and two ladies; three men and one lady; or four ladies. The registration fee is $8 per team of four and includes coffee, tea, light refreshments and prizes. required by April 15. Pre-registration is This tournament is sponsored by the County of Simcoe Recreation and Special Services Depart- ment in co-operation with the Senior Citizens' Advisory Committee, and the Barrie Get-Together Senior Citizens' Club. For further information, or to request a registration form, contact the County of Simcoe Recreation Department, Administration Centre, Midhurst, by using the local direct phone lines. Tuesday, April 1, 1986, Page 11 Cl aa