Newmarket Era and Express, 17 May 1956, p. 18

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ail I i ry BerHFtfifitf a better al Rub on xJ too a or 4 2t Officers time called arc Kit ting in the mood to out annex the PeelYork lenpuc championship in 105o To date the learn has held three practices report excellent turnout prospects for a banner season appear bright Practically nil of last years team are back in training several young players are on deck to give the veteran dia mond performers run for starting position At meeting last week the fol lowing officers for the sea son were named Bob Lynn coach Bill assistant conch Gordon Wilder manager and Herb A schedule for use of the fair grounds diamonds has been pro posed as follows West Softball diamond Monday junior ladies league Tuesday legion Town ship Wednesday Thursday senior ladies Friday Bantam town league Saturday town league East baseball diamond Mon day midget Tuesday juvenile OBA Wednesday in termediate TriCounty league Thursday bantam Era and Brief Results -1-LV- 71vr A- fc A mm r Hold Hockey For King City We couldnt wish for a finer i learn Canadas great national group of boys than King City sport was his challenge In Newmarket Mi watt lit a- Juvetrite Practice to ft- Jii V t -A- M 7 In St Newmarket phone Main St Repairs Phone Flyers was the tribute of Reeve Bill Hodgson when he proposed the toast to the hockey team and management at the Flyers vic tory banquet honoring their pro vincial Juvenile championship in the Three times in four years the team has cap tured Ontario titles Bantam Midget and now Juvenile C The reeve who was last years manager urged players to carry on the game of life in the same manner as they play ho ckey straight forward and clean King City Lions sponsored the banquet in the Masonic hall with Gord the MC Under Mrs the Lake Marie ladies catered Jack Christie secretary of the OMHA presented the Rox burgh trophy the emblem of Ju venile C championship He also presented the crests to the spon sor and manager Hank Davie Mr Christie was introduced by coach Doug Merchant A new title was conferred up on the Flyers in the King City Lions trophy presented by presi dent George Harvey The award was received by goalie Dave Broad voted by his team for most outstanding performance and sportsmanship You are one of the cham pionship teams in the 350 clubs of Ontario Minor Hockey and as such your responsibility is the of good public rela tions for your province the O M A your team and com munity said Mr Christie Use the benefit of your training to coach squirts and and give them an opportunity to i i IV bSK- l ore you know it SCHOOLS OUT B IV- m 1 j f I p The years pass so quickly first thing you your childs school days are over Will your boy or girl go on to technical other advanced A on the family your child viJJ probably its too arly 1ifi fccJit fearing fcOujt a ipy you quite life ff jff t rf THE BANK OF CANADA V ii irs V Manager N rtVT r I -r- i on rn for guoronltad oil the of your directory for your iurotr riL j V5i l p TT S a AV 1 THI I rf- I I t- J s Vj -Vr- IM TT7 J Engraved silver trays bearing inscriptions were presented to the manager and sponsor Hank Davie and to coach Doug Mar- chant by the Flyers in of their efforts and leader ship Mr Davie introduced each of the players adding a personal touch to his remarks Mr Davie made generous gifts of black silk nylon jackets trim med with gold to each player the coach and the mascot David Davie son of the sponsor The championship pennant was the gift of the parents of the players It will fly in Nobleton arena be side the Midget D pennant The ladies at the head table were given bouquets of flowers by the King City Lions club Re ceiving these were Mrs Davie Mrs Doug Merchant Mrs Jack Christie Mrs Clarke Archibald Mrs Gordon Mrs Davie acknowledged the gifts on behalf of the ladies Mr Toronto Tele gram sports writer was a visi tor lie spoke of the retiring secretary of the OMHA Jack Christie whose ability and tal ent has contributed so much to the association A variation to the program was the skillful magician acts by Jack a member of Oak Lions club Coaches Managers And Sponsors Required Of immediate and pressing need if the local minor ball pro gram is to give every boy and girl an opportunity to participate is for coaches and managers Recreation Director Francis reports the following assistance is needed immediate ly First coaches managers and umpires are required for the Saturday morning base ball league The league likely will have eight teams Second a sponsor needed for a midget baseball team Al so required is a coach and man ager The team will be able to enter the North York league There are many boys wanting to play midget ball so prospects of a good team appear bright Third coaches are required for the junior girls league The league probably will have four teams Also in connection with junior ladies softball a sponsor is needed for an allstar Newmarket team for competition in the Lake ladies soft- ball league Anyone interested in helping with the minor ball program iu any way is asked to contact Fran cis phone No Baseballers Open May 23 Newmarket County Towners our intermediate stand ard bearers opened practices on Wednesday in preparation for their home Baseball league opener May Orillia the leagues new team will pro vide the opening game opposi tion Game time is pm The opener unless the fair grounds diamond dries up considerably in the next few days have to lie postponed indications ore Newmarket will present a stronger club than last year and one that should be in the thick of the fight for a playoff berth Practically all of last years regulars have returned are catcher pitchers Thorns Lowell Waller Inflcldcr Don Gibson Jerry Hugo and Lloyd Harvey Outfield holdover candidates lire Ken Thorns Bill Smith Bill Ted Greenwood Pitcher Harold Stephenson mainstay of the pitching contingent is expected to re turn as is outfielder Mc- night Among the promising new comers ore pitcher Chuck Par entis and outfielder Doo- little Parsons on employee of the Hank of Nova Scotia learn ed his pitching trade at Exeter Juvenile trying out ore Bill Mair Don Thorns Jack Mllh and Grant Morton Club officials are hoping to flign Aurora southpaw Norm The acquisition of would given the cnls a topnotch mound corps is coach of the team Lowell Waller manager Harry Thorns president and Bob Scott secretarytreasurer The locals will play all their home games at fair grounds on I Flic piojum from wee through will be operating market fair also the of teams is wtttii cm plans have been Twelve tennis will he in on the front Hi list includes eight Hub a bantam a midget and intermedial club It- creation Director Franc Hoi expert plans for the eight team league this league will be played on day mornings and after The bantam sponsored by with Boss roar A sponsor coach and manager required fr the midgut The juvenile club will operate under the standard with M Pitt Doug Alcorn as coaches intermediate have coach Vallr a j and perform in the league with Flyers Honored At Banquet Members of the King City Ni chols Flyers hockey team coach Doug and manager- sponsor Henry Davie were guests of honor at a victory banquet held at King City Thursday Some King City and Schomberg sportsmen join ed with Ontario Minor Hockey association officials in paying tribute to the Flyers The Fly ers won the OMHA juvenile C championship this season Headlining the visiting offi cials were Jack Christie M A secretary and gansou Toronto Telegram sports writer Mr Christie presented the Jack Roxburgh trophy em blematic of juvenile suprem acy Sponsor Henry Davie reward ed each member of the team for their fine play and excellent sportsmanship throughout the season Willi a The players in turn presented coach Doug and manager Henry Davie with a tea service a taken of appreciation from the players Presentations were made by Bob Hodgson and Dick Dave Broad voted the teams most valuable player received the King City Lions club tro phy with Lion President George Harvey handling the presenta tion Parents of the players present ed a championship banner to the team to be hung in the arena Mrs Christie Mrs Davie Mrs and Mrs were presented with flowers King City sportsman was master of ceremonies if tjA- ViiU j a Iiy town 9 I nth I if V itiA IrfileV fj -ittif- V v Ac Era and fet 1 ii t a FOR BULK FOODS Cost THE NEWMARKET LIONS CLUB Vol TO A Giant Fireworks Display with treats for the Children on MAY 21st at the FREE PARKING GROUNDS FREE ADMISSION You are cordially invited to a AT Eaglt And Jkist North Of S and May DON7 BUY UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED THESE MOWERS AND TRACTORS UNDER WORKING CONDITIONS- i J On Mi Days Attendance Prize Worth On i- A i I

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