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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Sports flashbacks 1954 This week’s flashbacks go back almost 70 years, to March of 1954. Over 1200 pack Bleneim Arena as Flyers beat RCAF An estimated 1200 Leamington area fans packed the Blenheim Arena to the rafters last Friday as the arena held ‘Leamington Night’, sponsored by T.W. Baird, local businessman. The highlight of the evening was an 8-6 victory by the fledgling Leamington Flyers over the Aylmer Station RCAF team. Between the first and second periods, fans were entertained by some local figure skating. Tony Minkewich scored a hat trick to lead Leamington. Bill MacKenzie scored twice, with singles to Leo Rochon, Bill Sanford, Jim Mackenzie and Gordie Drouillard. Falcons open playoffs at High School The Leamington Falcons will open their 1953 Ontario Amateur Basketball Association playoffs at the new Leamington District High School gym on Saturday, March 13. The defending O.A.B.A. Class ‘C’ champs will move up to the Intermediate ‘B’ level this year. Neil Paterson’s local cagers, runners-up in the tough Essex County Basketball League this season, are regarded as a definite threat for the ‘B’ title. Their first opponent will be the winners of the Chatham-Sarnia series. In a tune-up exhibition contest last week, the Falcons narrowly defeated Windsor AKO 62-61. Doug Robinson led the Leamington attack with 22 points. Lions ousted from WOSSA playdowns The Leamington District High School Senior Lions boys basketball team bowed out of the 1954 playdowns after a defeat at the hands of the Sarnia Collegiate and Technical Blues. The final score was 35-25 and marks the first time in four years that the Lions have not taken part in the final WOSSA tournament in London. The Junior Lions are still alive in their playoff, despite a 25-24 loss to Sarnia last week. The Lions had beaten Sarnia the previous week. The Junior Girls have already won their WOSSA group championship, as have the Senior Girls. Young Pontiacs name officials for 1954 The Leamington Young Pontiacs, 1953 Ontario Baseball Association Junior B champions, named their officials who will guide the club through the 1954 baseball season. Ron Ward, well known in sports circles locally, and an active member of Leamington Kinsmen Club, has been named manager. In accepting the position, Ward pointed out that he would be out to win at all times and every game will be an important one. Ward managed the Kinsmen Juveniles to the 1952 OBA title two years ago. Ray Young remains as president of the club, while Fred Reynolds is treasurer. Business manager will be Clair Gunn. Many of the boys’ parents attended, including Richard Phibbs, Herbert Brooks, Ernest Jones and Jack Cascadden. Kinsmen post 48-43 win over Kingsville The Leamington Kinsmen held on for a 48-43 win over the Kingsville Jets last week. Ralph Gulliver paced Leamington with 16 points, while Ken Myers added 14. Hutton led Kingsville with 13. PICK UP YOUR
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University of Windsor head football coach Gino Fracas (right), spoke to the 1978 LDSS Lions football team and gave these players their awards — Mike Dibbley (left), the Best Lineman award and John Subity (centre), Rookie of the Year award. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection.
1978 football banquet was LDSS first by C. Scott Holland At the end of Leamington District Secondary School’s football season in 1978, Lions’ head coach Charlie Wright decided to hold a team banquet . At the time it was a first for the football team and it was seen as a way of drawing interest to build for the future, as well as rewarding the players who had participated. The guest speaker at that very first banquet was legendary University of Windsor head coach, Gino Fracas. Fracas did not disappoint the crowd gathered at the Roma Club either. He spoke and showed highlights of his 1978 Lancers’ team. The Lions also honoured John Lucina who had joined the coaching staff that year. As for the individual awards, Larry Balkwill was named the team’s MVP and Best Backfielder. Mike Dibbley received the Top Lineman honours, while John Subity was hailed as the Rookie of the Year.
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Special awards were given to the team’s players who had completed their final season. They included Werner Epp, Bob Huffman, Mike Dibbley, Tony Goncalves, Marcel Williams and Bill Ingratta. Fracas outlined aspects of sports participation, which he considered as important as playing. “Young people should take advantage of sports programs offered,” he said. “It is a portion of your life you will never forget. Trophies, winning and losing are only a small portion of the total part of participation.” “Look at your opponents, recognize a good play they’ve made, and don’t be afraid to acknowledge and commend them for their efforts,” he added. Fracas indicated that mistakes and decisions are a part the game. Accept your mistakes and those of your teammates then work on them. Fracas’ advice is still very relevant — no matter what sport you’re involved in. DEL AVAILIVERY ABLE
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