Mark Allan, sports editor. 562-2441. s p o r t s Thr C itiz e n Monday, June 13,1983 — 13

CFL PRE-SEASON OPENS

Lions give M atthew s successful debut

to Jerome Erdman in the second quarter and veteran by Canadian Press had the ball when veteran Condredge Hol­ quarters to pace Montreal over Ottawa in front of 10,100 threw passes of 39 and 29 yards Few can remember the last time the Edmonton Eski­ loway passed one yard to Bob Bronk and found Geoff people at Olympic Stadium. to in the fourth quarter, in which mos were beaten by 32 points. Townsend for a 51-yard scoring play in front o f a crowd Running back Tony January scamped nine yards for the Lions outscored Edmonton 21-0. It was only an exhibition game but the B.C. Lions of 28,520. Montreal’s other touchdown. Gerry Organ’s single and humbled the five-time de­ , who played the first and third quarters, Holloway also scored on a 10-yard run in the second field goal were the total Ottawa offence. fending champions 52-20 Friday before 42,196 people ath it John Pankratz for a 12-yard touchdown. The Lions’ quarter before giving way to Bruce Threadgill. Two The Concordes’ defence intercepted four passes from Commonwealth Stadium. other came on a one-yard run by Kyle Ste­ Bemie Ruoff field goals were all Hamilton could man­ the Rough Riders’ quarterbacking duo of Chris Isaac vens and a 42-yard return by safety Nelson In other CFL exhibitions on the opening night of pre­ age. and Kevin Starkey. M artin. season play, it was: the 24. Hamil­ Stampeders 26 Bombers 4 Slotback Jan Carinci was credited with a convert on ton Tiger-Cats 6; Calgary Stampeaers 26, Winnipeg Edmonton quarterback , who played Rookie defensive back Richie Hall of the Stampeders Holloway’s touchdown. Carinci, who holds for converts, Blue Bombers 4; and Montreal Concordes 14, Ottawa only the first quarter, passed 13 yards to Brian Kelly returned an interception of a Nickie Hall pass 105 yards was unable to handle a high snap and, in the ensuing Rough Riders 4. for a touchdown and fullback Scott Stauch scored the for^a touchdown in the_fourth quarter in Winnipeg. other on a one-yard run. mass of onrushing Hamilton tacklers, managed to drop- It was a pleasant initiation for rookie head coach Don Running back Ray Crouse, on a two-yardI plunge, and Matthews, an Edmonton assistant coach last season, kick the ball through the uprights. Matthews of the Lions, but a rough one for rookie coun­ Darrell Smith, taking a two-yard pass from Bernard looked at 50 players and Kettela dressed 81. terpart Pete Kettela of the Eskimos. Concordes 14 Riders 4 Quarles, also scored for Calgary. The only scoring the Rookie quarterback Tim Cowan threw touchdown Argos 24 Ticats 6 John Rogan connected with Brian DeRoo on an 11- 16,599 spectators saw from tne home team was off the passes of eight yards to Sammy Greene and two yards In Toronto, the Argos scored the first two times they yard touchdown toss and passed for 179 yards in two foot of kicker Trevor Kennerd in the third quarter. B e n c h e r a a f a n t a s y

CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Bench, one of greatest catchers in baseball history, is ending a 16-year major league career that he compares to “ a boy’s dream .” The 13-time all-star from Binger, Okla., announced Friday he will retire at the end of the 1983 season, now that he has achieved the goals he set as a boy. “It’s been probably a boy’s dream.” Bench, 35, told a news conference at home plate in River­ front Stadium, site of many of his greatest accomplishments. ‘‘Nobody could expect more as a youngster from Oklahoma. "I think I dreamed of being Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle all rolled into one. I just expected things to fall into place. They went very smoothly and they went very easily — maybe far too easily in a lot of respects to know how difficult it was. It’s been just about every­ thing that anyone can imagine.” Bench, who was a star of the Big Red Machine that won world championships in 1975 and 1976, said he decided about three weeks ago to retire. He said the strain of 13 years of catching had ta­ ken too m uch of a toll on his body, and he w asn’t Citizen photo by Dave enjoyingMilne playing third base — his position for the Russ McNicol of Prince George does his pre-race burn in before attempting and missing AHRA record Sunday. past two seasons. Bench was promoted to the major leagues for AHRA RECORD SET the first time in 1967 amid great expectations. He lived up to them immediately and was chosen for Waiters glad the National League all-star team the next year. That was the start of 13 consecutive all-star selec­ Announcer sure w as no drag tions as a catcher. He also won the first of 10 straight Gold Gloves despite defeat in 1968. by DAVID PAULSON Webber’s friendly voice are tidbits fans unpainted C econo rail or with incredible His 324 homers as a catcher is a record. He has Sports reporter like to hear, but haven’t at other NCR speed, but is almost always near the top VANCOUVER (CP) — the Seattle Sounders. Ca­ 383 overall. He has caught 1,739 games, fourth- Two Prince George drivers and an meets. because of his consistency. Coach nadian captain Bob Iar- highest in major league history. His 13 seasons of imported announcer stole the show Sun­ Webber is the announcer at the AHRA Weatherly took the super pro class says he’s encouraged de­ usci of the New York catching 100 or more games matches Bill Dick­ day at North Central Raceways in the world finals in Spokane every year. with a run of 9.675 seconds. Semi-final­ spite Canada’s national Cosmos complained to first AHRA Grand American drag race Prince George driver George Williams ists were Jim Wanner of Prince George ey’s major league record. socctr team ’s 2-0 loss to referee Phil Clarke of to be held in Canada. was the top performer among drivers, and Glenn Robertson of Grande Prairie. Bench’s bat also has brought him acclaim. He Scotland Sunday because Calgary that Bridge had About 60 cars, down considerbly from setting an AHRA record in formula hot The fastest driver of the day was Bill was voted the NL most valuable player in 1970, it was simply a case of been fouled by McGee. the 100 expected (mainly because of a rod B automatic, his third AHRA record. Edwards of Sumas, Wash., who won the when he led the league with 45 homers and 148 his players squandering Scottish manager Jock problem at the border for Washington Williams, who set AHRA C gas and pro comp class with a run of 7.149 se­ runs-batted-in — both career highs. He won the their scoring opportuni­ Stein said his team nev­ state drivers), raced in the most presti­ double C gas records last year, added conds at 190.67 mph. MVP two years later with 40 homers and 125 RBI. ties. er quite adjusted to the gious m eet in N C R ’s three-year history 200 pounds of ballast to his Am way SA8 Al Young was one of the Seattle-area ‘‘I want to be remembered as the greatest “ I’m encouraged,” artificial turf surface. and the estimated 800 spectators would 350cc Chevy dragster to put the machine drivers who made it here and won the catcher that’s ever played,” Bench said Friday. said Waiters, following “That wasn't football. probably love to see more of the sam e, in the formula B class and ran the quar­ super street class with Prince George’s “ I wanted that when I was 19 years old.” the game with the tough The best players in the especially if announcer Bob Webber, a ter mile in 10.17 seconds at 136 mph, Ea Magnant and Ken Williamson semi­ Bench said he hasn’t decided what he will do finalists, while Don E lg in took elapsed- Scottish national team. world couldn’t have Spokane disc jockey, was included. breaking the record of 10.50 seconds. next year. He ruled out suggestions of managing Williams’ car runs on "plain old regu­ time (ET) stock, followed by Prince ‘‘It wasn’t so much a adjusted to that sur­ Webber entertained and informed the and moving into the Reds’ front office, although crowd endlessly and taught fans more lar with an octane boost.” George’s Lome Ireland. moral victory for our face,” said Stein. “We he said he hoped to remain a part of the organi­ about drag racing in one afternoon than Prince George’s Russ McNicol also About 30 drivers from the Seattle area team as it was a very won the game but zation. many had Icarnea from attending meets attempted an AHRA record in a different were stopped by customs officials at the good performance. there’s certainly not a for the past three years. class, but his run of 9.076 seconds barely border because they couldn’t post $500 ‘‘We played on level lot to crow about. Cana­ When there was u delay between runs missed the mark of 9.010. bonds reauired by all drag racers enter­ terms with a good soc­ da worked hard and they Webber would inform spectators of vari­ McNicol finished second in the super ing Canada. The bond is mandatory, say Garvey accepts cer nation. We missed could have played better ous facts about fuels and cars and did a pro class to consistent Prince George NCR officials, because of a problem in some chances to score on better turf too but our colorful commentary during each run driver Ray Weatherly, last year’s NCR the past with drivers transporting auto and Scotland made the lads had never seen any­ and practice burn. points champion. parts illegally between the countries. most of theirs.” thing like that. Facts like. “Russ McNicol’s car runs Weatherly, the other local highlight, The next meet at N C R is a local show government job But Waiters wasn't as on nitro and nitro costs $50 a gallon.” in doesn’t try to impress the crowd with his Ju n e 26. “ Y o u ’ll see a lot better MADISON, Wis. (AP) NFLPA. He said he complimentary about team Thursday,” said — Ed Garvey, executive would continue serving the refereeing. Stein, whose team meets director of the National with the organization “It seems that when Canada in game two on Fans materialize, but victory doesn'tFootball League Players until a successor is teams come to this coun­ the grass at Edm onton’s Association who led the nam ed. try Canadian officials Commonwealth Stadium. by Associated Press Blizzard captain Bruce second largest home Team America 2, Fort Bay 3. union on a 57-day strike Gene Upshaw of the seem to to bend over The three-game chal­ The Toronto Blizzard, Wilson verbally lashed crowd of the season — Lauderdale 1; and Tulsa C hicago led 1-0 on Don last season, accepted a Los Angeles Raiders and backwards to prove lenge series concludes annoyed by poor attend­ the city’s soccer fans 14,763 — turned up to2, San Diego 1. Droege’s goal in the 11th position Friday as Wis­ the number two man be­ they’re not biased,” said minute, but the Blizzard Sunday in Toronto. ance this season, finally last week for lack of watch the Eastern Divi­ Results Saturday: consin’s deputy attorney hind Garvey in the NFL­ Waiters. ‘‘They end up Vancouver 4, Montreal tied it in the 27th minute Canada had several got a decent crowd Sun­ support offered the sion leaders. general. PA is a leading candi­ favoring the opposition." Their reward was a 3-1 1; Golden Bay 3, New on Jim m y Nicholl’s third scoring chances espe­ day — but blew the Nortn American Soccer Garvey, 43, was date for the position. Gordon Strachan opportunity to impress League team. In the Chicago Sting victory. York 1; and, in over­ goal of the season. cially in the opening half named by Attorney Gen­ Garvey and Upshaw opened the scoring for wake of the outburst, the Elsewhere, it was; time, Seattle 4. Tampa Pato Margetic netted when they outshot Scot­ the locals.' eral Bronson La Follette the w inner at 82:42 and were key figures in last Scotland on a penalty land 12-4. , Ricardo Alonso added an to succeed Joseph Sen- season’s NFL strike, goal at 35:52 after Scot­of Montreal Manic, had insurance goal with less senbrenner, who was re­ which slashed the regu­ tish striker Charlie Ni­ several excellent than tw o minutes left. cently elected mayor of lar season to nine cholas was fouled by Ca­ BACK TO SIX TEAMS chances but couldn't get Toronto has a 7-4 re­ Madison. games. One of their key nadian goalkeeper Tino the ball past goalie Billy cord and three of its A Wisconsin native, dem ands, not granted by Lettieri of the Vancou­ Thomson. He had six losses have been at Garvey is in his 13th owners, was the sharing ver Whitecaps. saves in the first half home. year as head of the of gate receipts. Mark McGee, from and finished with nine. PCJHL sees Stars again “ We’re feeling our Aberdeen, scored Scot­ way back.” said head In the 14th minute Mit­ ambition is just to get restarted but he expects land's other goal in the coach Willie Roy of the chell blasted a free kick “ by M A R K A L L A N to be competitive, although he adm its he won’t second half at 78:13 af­ Sting, which won the Prince George by the goalpost just to Sports editor have a big team. "The Knights have always ter he got by Canadian league title in 1981 but the right of Thomson The Grande Prairie North Stars are back lacked size , but we’ll have a lot of speed." Wood Preserving Ltd. defender of missed the playoffs last and then midfielder and the Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey League Fortier believes the Stars won’t be embar­ Requires year. "W e played a long of the To­ rassed. is glad to have them indoor season’ this year The North Stars left the PCJHL a five-team “Grande Prairie has never been in last place ronto Blizzard drove a and didn’t have the PRIVATE TIMBER since I’ve been around and I don’t expect them Rustad third ball right into a defender league when they withdrew after the 1981-82 chancc to do the long­ season in an unsuccessful attempt to enter the to be this season." in the 22nd. distance and condition­ Three other major issues were discussed at Pine & Spruce in net eventA few m inutes later Alberta Junior Hockey League, but Grande ing work other clubs did. Prairie applied successfully for re-entry Satur­ the meeting: Delivered or Standing 108 M I L E H O U S E Mitchell, all alone in “ U nder these circum ­ day at a league meeting in Dawson Creek. • A 50-game balanced schedule was rati­ (CP) - Bill McGhee of front w ith the ball at his s ta n c e s , a w in aw ay Contact Bill Blaney “We're very happy,’ says PCJHL commis­ fied. with each of the six teams playing the feet, drilled a hard shot from hom e is an added Vancouver battled cold, others 10 times apiece. The 56-game schedule 963-9628 D ay______964-6645 Evenings sioner Bob Fortier of Prince George, adding bonus.” rainy conditions Friday right at Thomson. That two seasons ago is the only other PCJHL sea­ the Stars have an executive and have already Chicago. 4-3. remains to shoot a final round was the chance he want­ son to last as m any as 50 gam es for each initiated fund raising. last in tne East. eight-over-par 78 and ed back most. Jim Pattison (a former PCJHL vice-commis­ team. Shootout goals by Dan capture his second B.C. “ I think maybe I hit " I t ’s pretty well as close to as m any as we sioner) is the Grande Prairie governor, the Canter. Perry Van der senior men’s golf cham­ some o f those shots a lit­ can play because of the distances." Fortier same team position he held two seasons ago. Beck an d Tony Crescitel- L e t l s t q l k pionship. tle too w ell." said M it­ admits. Ray Prefontaine, who coached the Grande li gave Team America The 63-year-old chell. "Maybe if I’d mis­ P rairie midgets the past six seasons, is the The season begins in late September and its win over Fort Stars’ new head coach, although Grande Prai­ ends in the second half of February. McGhee, who won the ti­ sed that one a bit it Lauderdale in front of a • There will be a pre-season tournament, l e a s i n g tle in 1978, finished withmight have gone to the rie is seeking a general manager. crowd of 50.103 at Wash­ with all six teams playing three games each. a three-round total of 225 corner instead of right “It’ll be a local hockey club,’’ Prefontaine ington’s Robert F. Ken­ says. "W e have to run a tight budget." The site hasn’t been determined, although For­ Interest rates are low . . . over the Williams Lake at h im ." nedy Stadium. He expects most of the team will b< players tier says it won't be in the league communities and 108 Mile House golf, Nicholas, the talented Fort Lauderdale’s Teo- leasing is once again the he’s coached on the midget Knights the past of Prince George, Quesnel. Williams Lake, courses, four shots bet­ striker who transferred filo Cubillas scored first three or four seasons and there are 12 players Dawson Creek, Fort St. John or Grande Prai­ ter than Harry Donald­ from Glasgow Celtic to in the shootout. Team right choice. Phone Gordon graduating from the midget team that reached rie. America, the U.S. na­ son of Victoria. Donald­ Arsenal this week, start­ Negotiations have started with Vanderhoof. Schade at 563-0271 for de­ the Alberta semi-finals last season. Under Pre­ tional team in training, son, 62, closed with a 77ed the play on his goal fontaine, the Knights lost only three league • A proposed referees' clinic in conjunction scored on three consecu­ tails. and was the low net win­ by freeing himself from with tne tournament requires more discussion ?;ames and just five playoff games in the past tive shootout tries after ner with a 208 total. the C anadian defence for ive seasons. and Fortier anticipates a decision by the end missing on its first Laurie Rustad of Prince a walk in all alone on of the month. SCHULTZ PONTIAC They lost a thrilling 5-4 gam e to the host attempt to build an in­ George was third in low- Lettieri. Lettieri came The major stumbling block is attracting Toyota Midget Kings of Prince George three surmountable 3-1 lead qualified instructors and the commissioner net. Stan Carling of out and tackled him. years ago in the final o f the annual Kinsmen with only one shooter re­ BUICK LTD. midget tournament at the Kin Centre. says, "w e ’re looking at the Western Hockey Prince George finished which prompted referee m aining for each team. 1111 Central St. 563-0271 Prefontaine says the North Stars’ major League.” fifth in the C category (85 Phil Clarke of Calgary Crescitelli’s goal was the D L N 5 4 5 4 to 69-yeara-old.) to call a penalty. clincher.