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gmarting notes Soccer sea son isfinally over By DAVE FULLER The Examiner Harrie Optimists Minor Soccer ASSOClaIIOII wound up the season Saturday with an all day playoff extravaganza full of surprises and league actingpreSident Jerry Mercer couldnt be ha ier it was thcpgigh point of the season he said once the four division championship concluded The weekend was fabulous Mercers only regret is that more young soccer players lidnt sign up to play this year Registration hovered around the 600 player mark down slightly frotn last year We raised our fees slightly this yearn maybe that put some people off btit think it was still pretty good deal The $15 deal included uniform team pictures and full ason of games The fee will remain the same next yearunless the ex ecutive for 1979 decides to raise them again but Mercer thinks that is unlikely The league encountered its share of political troubles this year president John James resigned over disagreement with the rest of the executive He wanted it known that he resigned voluntarily Mercer said Jim Spruce first vicepresident at the beginning of the vcai was forced to step down due to ill health leaving Mercer tostep into the head mans spot He admits his discomfort in the position because his background doesnt include soccer experiencelle has managed minor ieaguers before and feels his strength lies in administration lm more of chairman can sit down with people and organize but as far as coaching goes dont have the knowledge of the game Mercer knows how to enjoy the excitement of close coin petition however and the championship was all of that There were no runaway games they were all close and se eral teams came up with unexpected victories lhc atom division became rags to riches affair Op tiinists the lively maroonshirted mob that couldnt win game in the early going came on to duiup the league leaders in an ertinie thriller with the sun threatening to eiid the game before the teams could it says lot for the coaching staff Mercer said admit ting that Optimists was his responsibility in the beginning before coach George Ruzylo came on the scene to rebuild them Mercer may not be an experiencmi soccer coach but he is devout fan and he sees future for the game in North America think it will grow its clean sport and think it suits the taiiadian temperament its fabulous exercise its physical non violent for the most part and it doesnt cost much November will see the league meet to discuss the past season and possible changes to help the sport grow in Bar rie Mercer is reluctant to outline any changes yet he wants to leave that for the new echutive but he does want to help the associaton reorganizc its constitution to help clarify matters for the future indoor soccer will probably start again this year although this too will have to wait for league IlSLUSSlOll The response last year from everybody was terrific Mcrccr says its just matter of what age groups we should have and whether we can get gym Soccer is growing in North America and sport followers know that anything that can drive millions of fans crazy in otlici parts of the world should he smash in this par of it Jerry Mercir is one of the people the sport will depend on for growth where it counts in the minor leagues and hes happy to be there Firsts suffer setback at hands of Barbarians tart Firsts lost their two converts and drop goal seventh game of the season The win leaves Barrie tied for Saturday as loronto Bar first place with Wexford in the Judge rules in his favor McCourt ruling shocks the NHL By THE CANADIAN PRESS The ruling brings the National Hockey League back into the 20th century said lawyer Brian Smith after US federal judge ruled Monday in Detroit that Dale McCourt does not have to join Los Angelcs Kings as compensation for Detroit Red Wings singing free agent Rogatien Vachon The NHL will have to get its house in order Smith Mc Courts lawyer said after the ruling The league will have to reevaluate its position on the use of arbitration to settle the freeagent issue McCourt 21 who enjoyed sensational rookie season in De troit last year filed lawsuit after an arbitor made him the compensation to the Kings for their loss of Vachon The compensation rule imposes perpetual restriction on players inherent right to freely contract for his serVices Judge Robert DeMascio said in his ruling Although the judge ruled only on McCourts request for tem porary restraining order Smith insisted the decision would af fect all league free agents IIES Fl ASE The judge cited suit filed by former Baltimore Jolt player John Mackey against the National Football League which resulted in court ruling against the NFLs socallcd Rozelle spo Rule That rule imposed similar penalties on teams which signed free agents Like the Rozelle rule DeMascio said the NHLs compensation rule Rule 9A applies to all players without regard to their status or ability It unreasonably restrains trade and commerce in violation of provision of the Sherman AntiTrust Act DeMascio said There is to much uncertainty in the compensation rule Smith said How can any general manager deal in good faith with an athlete specific formula must be laid out In fivecount complaint McCourt charged that the Kings the Wings and the NHL Players Association violated antitrust laws restraint of trade restraint of employment breached his contract with Detroit and abused arbitration procedures in agreeing to the compensation provisions of the NHL NOT NECESSARY The compensation rule DeMascio said is not necessary to maintain competitive balance in the National Hockey League and it cannot be justified by any legitimate business pur pose Larry Rouch lawyer for Vachon said during hearing last week that compensation agreements kept hockey clubs from bidding on players onsored by Clifton Hotel Hustlers prepare for season Their namc ladies and gents is the lifton Hotcl Hustlers and they would like you all to remember it Known as Peter Rcino ilustlcrs of the Ontario Volleyball Assocition last year Hustlers have new coach to go with the name and are picpar ing for season of competition at the senior or icy cl Debbie Emins will guide the clubthis ycai She would have it diltercntly if she had the choice biil no onc stepped forward to takc the job Hustlers are training now for anOct 32 tournament aha will determine the leagues striic turc this year Hustlcrs played sciiioi It whcn thcy startcd last year moved to Scnior by liiist mas and liy seasons cnd had won that lcaguc titlc This year lliistlcrs will wait toscc fiat coiiipctitioii tlicrc is before deciding whether thcy will try for thc top lcycl lcaguc It would iiiyolvc iiiorc trawl says Illllllgt and that mold caiisc problciiis especial ly for some of our high school play cis but well have to wait and sec Emms says the league Will be weaker than last year Several of the AA clubs disbanded leaving room from sonic cams to ove up Returning for another season are Hustler regulars Marianne Stepiilaitiis Julic McKnight and Emins along with Ginny latcs aiidJanc Young lhosc fivcwill be starters with Brenda ascy Penny Green and Sandy Ritldcll also luck for another season Emms plans to sign 12 players for the Oct qualifications in Toronto although league rules allow 15 Its always good idea to lcavc room for 12 foot giant should she suddenly move into town Enims said Hustlcrs season starts with the qualifications and ends in May Scttcr lcrii arrc is thc loiic iliistlcr not returning from last years squad She has moved out of the area Vancouver said they were afraid of what they would lose in arbitration Rouch said of the reason Vachon was not signed by the Canucks The New York Rangers were extremely worried over what they might lose he said DeMascio agreed saying Rule 9A unreasonably restrains players from marketing their services ZIEGLER QUIET In New York NHL president John Ziegler would only say that the league is awaiting full written text of the courts opinion In Montreal NHL executive vicepresident Brian ONeill said the league has notified its clubs of the ruling We have asked them not to make any comment until we make complete study of the decision However Jake Milford general manager of Vancouver voiced displeasure with the ruling The decision today will have an adverse affect on all NHL teams he said It will put lot of clubs in an awful financial situation Whats to stop rich team like New York Rangers from taking away your players Naturally McCourt was pleased with the results My lawyer called me with the verdict McCourt said from his home near Sudbury Ont lm just happy thats all Ball tournament set for Bradford The hockey season is already underway but Bradford is still involved in the softball season The first Last Chance Minor Softball Tournament involv ing squirt peewee bantam and midget teams is set for this weekend at Bradford Centennial Park The first eight teams in each division from towns with population of under 15000 will be eligible to enter All teams will be guaranteed two games The opening game Winners will advance to the championship round while losers will vye for the consolation title Trophies will be awarded in each division Teams are invited to camp overnight at the ballpark or at the local KOA Campground Cheques can be made payable to Bob Jackson Entry fee for the threeday tournament is $20 For more information contact Jackson at 416 T156194 Basketball registration plo nned The first registration for the newlyformed Mens Recrea tional Night School Basketball League for men not playing in regular mens or high school league has been set for tonight at Eastview Secondary School starting at 730 Ihc second registration is Thursday also at Eastview The opening games are set for Sept 28 at Eastview Bill McAleer with the hope from Nick wen has organiz ed the new league which will involve lighter side of the sport it wont be too serious McAleer told The Examiner itll be fun time and well also spend about 20 minutes before every game trying to explain some of the key plays Registration will be limited to the first 60 players so its on firstvcome basis Were aiming for sixteam league with regular games and statistics he added For further information call Bill McAleer at 7268221 or 72876164 The registration fee for the 20week program is $20 Tob Football League opens season Ottawa lntermdiatcs nipped Toronto 362 Sunday in one of the closest battles fought in the Knights of Columbus Tab Football Leagues opening week Montreal easily handled Hamilton 3312 in the other in termediate division game in the junior division Baltimore hammered Chicago 5211 while Green Bay slipped by New York t61 Detroit romped to 28 14 win over Los Angeles in the peewec division barians ramped to 2873 win in the Ontario Rugby iJnion match in loronto Firsts now have season iecord oi thrcc wins and seven Essa with Mic game remain trig Roi Lamb scored Barrics onr ponr itti Ill penalty kick in laronto and District Rugby liiion Barrie Seconds tiil iSo lcad over Pickering Wanders bctore they ran into problciits with injuries but won the game lz3lti lohn Butcher and John Lak mg scored tries for Seconds Barrie addcd to their score with league standings Bascd on the two teams regular season pcr formanccs against each other however Wexford will Win the promotion to the next higher division Barrie defeated Wexford in the two teams series by larger score and will not movc up to the next division unless rule change is made allowing both teams to go Seconds can finish the season no worse than tied for first They have one game remain ing against the disbanded Woburn side and will win by default raceway entries IRSI If tE fIl MILE 3300 HILAMAH EMILY Jones EGO ALI JIY GO Rowe 3Wlllilr illlliill Dixon Moosci lIlll unningham Fightin lret Spinks Amidrs Trevor IrWanda Johnston Rutledge Dynamic Motion Nicholson SIX UNI In IM IL ILE IISO nAGILEANNIE Jones NUIIIIN ylIIIEIJNfi Mclure +REIth MAt Fitzgerald iless Diamond Tunningha 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Richardson its the last placc he wants tobc Aftcr last ycars cntral Hockey League scason with liilsa Oilcis Richardson got iniolvcd in thc nuinbcrs game He played out his option and optioned myself right out of the league The result When thc othci aica professionals were busy preparing for camp Richardson was left waiting for phone call that ncycr caiiic mustvc nnsscd lot of calls Richardson laughed bclorc lVlycrs Monday practicc was going to install an answering sciyicc III lI DOWNS Richardson has had his sharc of tips and downs iti pro hockcy Last ycar was certainly oncof thcdowns was injured in the first month of thc season and missed sonic time came back toscorc goals but didnt have good scason llic year before Richardson scored fH points and was one of thc mainstays with Oilcrs owncd by the National Hockey lAagiics incoiicr aniicks One of the ups camc in Richardsons first season of pro hockey llewas called up to the anucks for 20 games and had grand total of three goals scored thc goal on Philadelphias Waync Stephenson in the Spectrum Richardson smiled put it right in the top corner Richardson graduate of the Barrie Minor Hockey Association played his Junior hockey with Kitchener Rangers He hasnt given up on pro carecr but says it isnt the fist thingon my mind Richardson It and 210 pounds said he will probably return tounivcrsity next year if something doesnt come up As for this scasoii hes here Richardson said that hell start the season with flycrs but will pack up in hurry if something comcs along The Canadian International Hockey League team is happy to have him lliifortiiiiatily Richardson would rather he somcwhcrcelse it BILLY BAIIIES Hutton 7IUAWNJJUIJJE tilJ iNIIlS st Langen tf VERA DEM Riwe iTHEtiOLD BANDIT Harris SSIISSEX llME Stoddart Ii Replica Spencer Byron IMPFF Singer Cunningham ToniOuinn McClure 2Adios Karen Byron iIriggci Johnston Edwards IHTount Lomat Acton viii oi Halo Brooks Htcnc Rick Edwards YSaiirira Maric Keeling frfrontier Frank Scraiiimgi IIFI II It fII IIIOI IIIE 3701i KWltII BE tVELYlII HORN TENTH RAIE PAIE MILE 3500 BJJAME GREEK ENZYISYSHONOIR Rowe Hutton JSULUVIZAHLIl Strunuugp 5KEITHS ATTORNEY IUINS Jiininy Van Muir IApathc Byron Golccn llirbtii use Zitoanic Gratlan Scliuficld Dashing IIli Annirud WW Nikki Byron trMutastar lii Edwards Emit Brooks llcinar Flanic Jones 7M WI Trawc FOOTBALL lilastvicw North and cntral high schools football practice for junior and Senior Georgian Bay Secondary School Association teams SOFTBALL Slcssoi hurch Mobile Homes PP Slcssor still leads best of scvcii Scnior League final series 21i VOLLEYBALL alto in Prince of Wales Public School volleyball prac for litton Hotel Hustlers of OVA MINOR SOFIBAIJ in it Shcai lark Georgian Sports vs all start Barrie and District Senior Girls Softball Leaguei Brooks Jr Stoddart Young Lemon doing the job for New York Yankees NEW YORK tAPi ln hisito years in major league baseball Bob Lemon has never pulled rabbit out of his fiat The only things he makes disappear arc couple of bells after the game never took the game home with me Lemon said in 1970 before his induction into the Playoff cancelled Mondays Barrie and District Senior Softball League playoff game between Slcssor and Poriard insurance and hiiich Mobile Homes was cancelled because of rain and poor play ingconditions Slessor leads the best of seven championship series 271 Hall of Fame always left it in some bar Lemon is not magician but the easygoing manager of New York Yankees has turned 14 game deficit to Boston Red Sox in the American League East into 2ggainc division lead through Sundays games Since Lemon took over from Billy Martin on July 25 the Yankees have been playing at 717 clip with record of 3815 while back when we were 14 games out it stung our pride said pitcher Ron Guidry 222 We are world champions and we wanted to make it closer The turnaround involved Bos tons collapse and healthy Bucky Dent and Willie Rair dolph who give the Yankees one of the most dependable double play combinations in baseball Julie McKnight shows her spiking form Examiner Photo Coach Forbes says Colts will surprise Howie Forbes is not upset by thc talk that the Barrie olts wont be as good as last year in fact the secondycar coach likes it that way We have the talent and well make it into good hockey team Forbes told The Ex aiiiiiier after Mondays prac ticc We have lot of good midgets and holdovers from last years team People were saying the same thing about last years team Forbes took much of the season but by the time the playoffs rolled around olts were the class of the Ontario Hockey Association Mid Ontario Junior League lot of people said that we couldnt do it last year and we did Forbes added Were out tosurprisc the same people Only five players have been signed for the upcoming season but Forbes expects to have this starting lineup inked by the weekend Players that start the season with Yoits may not be there in January Forbes will make changes along the way if he thinks it ll stregthen this club if players show up from Junior camps well be glad to have look at them he added Rick Bowman Bernie Hutz Doug Loughecd Jim Miles and John Garner have signed The toughest battle for spot on the club is between the five giuiltenders IIOWIE FORBES has winner Duncan Browncll and Dave ampbell have the inside track but Brian Degeer Paul Jackson and Darryl McKenzie have made an impression on the coach Well have our two goaltenders singed by the weekend Forbes said GOOD DICFIINClC Only laiiiie Turner is returnr ing from last years solid defence but Forbes is excited about the play of some of the newcomers Hut and Lougheed have already been signed TPM layden John Surgcnor Greg anipbcll and Dave Johnson are battling Turner for the other three jobs We are going to have hell of defence Forbes smiled Hull and Loughced couldvc played Junior hockey last year but they decided to play out their final year of midget ONE LINE SEI Rick Bowman Doug lotten and Jim Garner have been playing together as unit and will probably start the season together That line is really flying out there he said They look like theyve played together for whole season Dave Stephens Jim Miles and Doug Gillespie have been playing together as have Chris Wright Kevin Guest and Russell Ncrpiii Two other forwards Danny Ritchie and Bob Coulson are also in camp Coulson is ex pected to play is he can work the games into his work schedule One thing is for certain Colts will iiol be strangers to Barrie hockey fans Were going to have about 93 per cent Barrie boys on the team Forbes said and that speaks very highly of the Bar rie Minor Hockey Association in the second peewee game St Louis edged Miami 146 The six teams will play through three game regular season before starting playoffs in four weeks time Dave Ogilvie takes squash title Dave giiivie of Midland captured the mens champion ship at the first annual Barrie lndmr Tennis Club squash tournament Saturday giiivie eliminated Torontos Harry Mayzei 91 93 and 97 at the club courts on Bell Fa rm Road Karen White of Barrie disposed of Normadean Higgins of Toronto 973 93 go win the ladies championship Bariics Judy McKee defeated Linda Hamilton of Barrie at to win the ladies consolation final Bernie Smith of Barrie took the junior mens champion ship tiiicoiit ested llic mens consolation final was not played and will go at later date Approximately 100 spectators viewed the finale of the two week tournament for members of the indoor Tennis Club Forty men took part in the mens eycnt while 10 women contested the ladies championship Fastball banquet set for Sept 30 The Barrie and District Intermediate Fastball League and the Barrie and District Recreation Fastball League have planned their annual season ending banquet for Sept 30 at Barrie Legion Price for the dinner and dance has been set at $6 Championship trophies for each league will be presented and the allstar teams will be announced Georgian Sports has already won the Recreation League title Georgian beat Barrie Firefighters 43 iii tough seven game championship series Hayfield Furniture leads Barrie OOP 31 in the In tcrmediate League filial series Ali Come back and apologize NEW ORLEANS tAPi Angered by Muhammad Alis charges that $1million damage suit was racially inspired two promoters of the AliLeon Spinks heavyweight fight said Monday night they will sue All for $10 million unless he returns to town and apologizes Muhammad Ali is the greatest moral coward have ever seen said an obviously angered Jake DiMaggio at latenight news conference call on him to return to New Orleans and look at every piece of paper con nected with this fight and apologize for what he said in bitter and abusive afternoon speech Ali had referred to DiMaggio and city councilman Philip iaccio as them white dagoes and said they were promotion of the fight from stealing funds from theveryoutset WHA hopes to reach agreement HARTFORD Conn CP Howard Baldwin World Hockey Association president said Monday his league hopes to complete an agreement with the Canadian Amateur Hockey Assocation on signing of junior players within the next two weeks in the meantime the league is preparing for the 197879 season with three clubs expected to use underaged junior players contrary to the leagues bylaws and contrary to the existing agreement with the CAHA dont like to keep hiding behind it but its court deci sion that we cant prevent them froin using those players said Baldwin MUHAMMAD ALI in trouble