Wednesday, July 28,1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D3 Junior provincials all this week at Glen Abbey Oakville Little League is hosting the provincial junior (13/14) Little League championships all this week at Glen Abbey Rec Centre. One of the favoured teams, Oakville opened Monday night with a 10-0 mercy over Stoney Creek. They were slated to play last night (Tuesday) against Port Arthur (from Thunder Bay). It's a double knock-out tourney, and a win for Oakville would earn them a day's rest and a game on Thursday. Thursday night's winner heads into the championship weekend. A loss by Oakville, on the other hand, would put them right back in action this afternoon (Wednesday), 1 p.m. The winner of this provincial championship moves on to the national championships. Canadian Senior championships are on tap this Holiday Weekend By Scott MacArthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER This Civic Day long weekend, Oakville will be home to the seventh annual Canadian National Oldtimers' Hardball Championships, a tournament that will bring 18 teams from across Canada into competition. The tournament is split into two divisions, with 14 teams participating in the 35-years-old and older bracket, and four teams playing in the 45-years-old and older sec tion. The Oakville team, which is mostly comprised of for mer Oakville senior players, is guided by manager/coach Richie Knight, and includes players such as Rod Currie, Carlos Paixao, Rob Fisher, and Sam Leonard. Oakville claimed the national championship in the first two years the tournament was held, winning the 1993 title in Hamilton and the 1994 crown in Yarmouth, N.S., an experience that they will never forget. "Yarmouth was really into the tournament," said Oakville player Brian Marks. "It was the top story in their newspaper and all the citizens were very friendly and made us feel welcome. It was a great experience." Other champions have included Calgary in 1995 and 1996, Beldune, N.B. in '97, and Lumsden, Sask. in '98. The tournament promises to be an event, combining quality baseball with concession attractions that resemble a major league game. "John Sleeman lives in Oakville and he's our major sponsor," said Marks. "There will be a beer tent so that peo ple watching the games enjoy a drink while taking in the action." Marks assures that this tournament won't be a bunch of middle-aged men simply having a good time. "The guys on these teams were top-notch ballplayers," said Marks. 'They take the game seriously and are out there to win, no doubt about it. We may be older and a lit tle slower, but our love for the game and desire to succeed is as great as it's ever been." Games begin Friday morning (July 30) at 9 a.m. and the championship game will be played on Monday at 3 p.m. The games will take place at three parks, with Oakville Park, River Oaks, and Ninth Line Park being the venues. The teams will get together for a banquet on Friday night at the Holiday Inn. "We're looking forward to it," said Marks. "We're out to succeed and have a good time, which is what it's all about." Photo by Peter J. Thompson Erika Taugher (left) challenges for the ball against a Thunder Bay player in Ontario Cup preliminary round action at Shell Park on Saturday. Cobras advance (Continued from page D1) from 25 yards. Katie McKenna in goal had an outstanding weekend, earning three straight shutouts. The Cobras, through to the semifinals, now have to wait for the winner of a Niagara vs. London quarterfinal. The Cobras will be in semifinal Ontario Cup action on Aug. 28th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke. The Wiberg Cobras would like to thank their lead spon sor, the Wiberg Corporation, for their tremendous support this season. The Buck will stop here CASCAR driver Robin Buck of Oakville, who won the Molson Indy event in Toronto earlier this month, will make an appearance in Milton on Saturday, Aug.t 7 at Bill's Auto Body in Milton. Bill's is celebrating their 50th year in business and will also have Jeff Gordon's 'The Rainbow Warrior' Monte Carlo, which was the 1998 NASCAR champion car. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and refreshments with proceeds to the Rotary Club. Photos by Peter C. McCusker TQP PHQTQ: the Hawk novice A team celebrate their tourney championship with team coaches. BOTTOM PHOTO: the Hawk peewees are on the charge against Fergus. The Hawks finished up the round robin portion of the tourney at 1-1-1 and were edged out in their semifinal game. Annual Hawks lacrosse tournament The MacNair family then offered to donate a trophy to the Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association's annual tournament, to recognize the championship team in each division. Over the tournament weekend, the tyke Hawks played a series of close games but were on the short end of the scoreboard to earn a place in the semi's. The peewee Hawks made it to the semifi nal game on a 1-1-1 record but missed by a narrow margin the chance to play in the finals. The Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association would like to congratulate directors Karen Nano and Lisa Traccitto, and the parent vol unteers for running another successful tour nament. The club's rep program is winding up with just a few zone games left to play before the provincials which start the August long weekend for tyke and bantam. The peewees play the following weekend and the season finishes with the novice provincials Aug. 13- 15th. Meantime, the Oakville Hawks midget A team will enter the second qualifier to attempt to earn a spot in the final four play offs in August. (Continued from page D2) "You're playing the greatest game in the world, and if you choose to be a hockey play er too, then lacrosse is a great summer sport for improving your game when you're back on the ice." Sum m er Classic runs Aug. 18-22 (Continued from page D2) Hendervale equestrian complex which straddles the bor ders of Oakville, Burlington and Milton. More than $50,000 was up for grabs. Still, the big show is yet to come. The annual Halton Valley Summer Classic, with more than $150,000 in prize money including a $50,000 Grand Prix, will be held Aug. 18-22. For ticket info, phone 827-2234. Photos by Peter J. Thompson The Mid Summer Classic wrapped up Sunday at Hendervale. LEFT PHOTO: Rusty Holzer attempts to get control of 'Quarterback'. INSET PHOTO: Olympian Chris Delia, aboard 'Harley', in the $25,000 Grand Prix. Delia operates a stable in Oakville. Pan Am Games round-up (Continued from page D1) by the Pan-Am organizers to Bailey, Canadian rowing great and hall of famer Mamie McBean told the Star's Randy Starkman, "I'd like to see him give the money back, give it to the athletes here." "He should give the money back to the athletes who came and who are participating and respect the Games and who are excited about them, because obviously he's not." But Bailey reiterated his position that he was not originally named to the the 100 metre team and did not prepare for it. A position only opened for Bailey when Bruny Surin officially opted out of the Pan Am Games. Bailey finished behind Surin and Brad McQuaig in the 100m final at the Canadian nationals earlier this month. McQuaig finished dead last in Sunday night's Pan Am 100m final in a time of 10.31 seconds. Men's ball hockey The Players Ball Hockey League has concluded its regular season and teams have begun the playoff drive. This has been the most competitive season between teams in the league since it began in 1995. Playoff positions were finalized in the regular season finale. Here are the scores: Meadowvale Mayhem 9, Torpedos 0; Solar Bears 7, Storm 5; Express 4, Time Out Mickey's 3; Canadian Sportnet Greyhounds 4, Oakville Bandits 1; Vic West Devils 9, Degeneration 0; Band of Gypsies 4, Chiefs 3 (in OT). The Express have now the Players Ball Hockey Leagui the Regional Ball Hoc Championships and won that t< nament. For more info, visit the lea website at www.playersballhc ey.com The PBHL will be starting a season in mid-August and are tat individual and team registration. PLAYERS BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE (East division) Team G W L T GF GA P Express 16 13 0 3 92 36 29 T/O Mickey's 16 9 6 1 78 58 19 Greyhounds 16 8 6 2 52 46 18 MeadowvaleM 16 6 9 1 52 52 13 OakvilleBandit 16 6 9 1 50 52 13 Team (West division) G W L T GF GA P Solar Bears 16 11 3 2 77 40 24 Chiefs 16 10 4 2 82 47 22 VicWestDevils 16 10 5 1 68 33 22 B/O Gypsies 16 9 5 2 74 46 20 Storm 16 5 8 3 67 67 14 DegenerationX 16 1 15 0 21 116 2 Men's hockey In Halton Men's Hockey League play, the Kings put an end to the Sharks three-game winning streak with a 6-4 win. The teams traded hat-tricks -- Mike Thompson for the Kings and Joe Myers for the Sharks. George Dvorsky, Scott Curran and Richard Yan added singles for the Kings while Jeff Gifford netted a lone marker for the Sharks. Despite the loss, the Sharks narrowly main tained the division lead while the Kings jumped up to third place. The Halton Men's Summer League still has openings for play ers in the 16 or 20 game schedule for adults looking to play non-con tact, recreational hockey in the summer. Weeknight prime time games at River Oaks Arena in Oakville. For info, call 849-9712. HALTON MEN'S SUMMER HOCKEY 1999 Team G W L T GF GA P Sharks 13 10 3 0 67 47 20 Flyers 13 7 3 3 62 49 17 Kings 13 6 4 3 46 45 15 W ings 9 5 1 3 45 30 13 Penguins 13 6 6 1 50 53 13 Stars 13 5 7 1 52 50 11 Leafs 9 2 4 3 24 29 6 Predators 13 3 10 0 39 70 6 Ducks 9 1 7 1 23 35 3 TOP SCORERS P layer G A P Todd Brennand (Flyers) 21 13 34 Pat Gaughn (Penguins) 14 12 26 Geoff W ynne (Flyers) 15 10 25 Denis Desrosiers (Sharks) 11 14 25 Andrew Capling (Stars) 15 7 22 Luis Cardoso (Sharks) 10 11 21 Tony Passarelli (Stars) 9 12 21 Dave Irvine (Wings) 12 6 18 Kirk Brennand (Flyers) 12 5 17 Bill Carty (Penguins) 10 7 17 Joe Myers (Sharks) 8 9 17 Rod Morton (Predators) 11 5 16 Mike Thompson (Kings) 11 3 14 Jeff MacDonald (W ings) 9 5 14 Dave Jenkins (Sharks) 9 5 14 Mike Manella (Stars) 8 5 13 Dan Noonan (Predators) 6 7 13 Des O 'Kelly (Sharks) 9 3 12 Kevin Anstey (Leafs) 10 1 1 1 ' Steve Walsh (Sharks) 7 4 11 Richard Yan (Kings) 6 5 11 Cl hk k http://www.playersballhc Junior provincials all this week at Glen Abbey By Scott MacArthur Cobras advance