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Wolverine's Lair by Bob Darienzo . Well, travel league soccer has officially begun for the Wolverine teams registered in the Long Island Junior Soccer League Two games were played this past weekend and although both were not victories they were certainly not losses. North Shore defeated our 10 and under team by a 1-0 score. It was a well played evenly matched game-played by both teams. Paul Deronde played excellent goal for the Wolverines Excellent games were also had by Peter Hraba, Mike Kramer Howard Mintz, Mike Persch and Paul Pechman who just missed the tying goal with a few seconds remaining in the game. All In all it was a well played first game and the coach, Paul Faria, was justly proud of his boys. In the 12 and under team we were defeated 2-1 on a disputed penalty kick. The boys played well throughout the game and are anxiously awaiting their home opener vs. Brentwood at 1:30 at Allen park. Anybody who has any interest at all in sports for youth is well ad- vised to read a copy of last Sunday's New York Times. In the sports section on page 2 there were two articles about the unnecessary pressure that is brought to bear on our children today. While the Wolverines do not agree'with everything that is stated, we do agree with the basic tenet of the article. This tenet as stated reads \Un- necessary strain is put on children who should be having fun playing games ... youngsters do not learn skills well under pressure.\ The Wolverines have always made it a point that the object is to have fun and if in the course of this ideal you also win the game, then that is just the. frosting on the cake. This principle goes for our travel teams as wejl as our farm teams. We are part of a travel league because some boys need the excitement of playing teams of superior caliber every week. These travel teams are not treated any better than a farm team nor are they treated any worse. In the eyes of the Wolverines all are equal and should all be out there to enjoy themselves and learn a sport that they like. In the two articles mentioned above there are many valid points and they were well said by the two authors, R.E. Pigott and Farmingdale's own Ed Kranepool. Again we do not agree with all said but we do agree with the need to say these remarks. We hope that all interested readers will take the time to read them and if they glean any ideas from them we would love to hear from them here at the Wolverines. Agains we are your organization and we look for your ideas. AAU Swim Club SetsTryouts Summer swimming came to an end with a last outdoor A.A.U. meet held in Middletown, New York this past weekend. Far- mingdale Youth Council Swim Team participant Nanette Martin scored a gold having placed 1st in the -Women's Open 1500.,meter freestyle and placed 2nd in the 15- 18 age group events in both the 100 back and the 100 free. Jeff Martin placed 5th in the 100 back and 6th in the 100 free in the 13-14 age group and placed 7th in the Open 1500 meter free just a tenth of a second touch out of 6th place. The Farmingdale A.A.U. Swim Team has once again resumed practice for the winter season with Coach Bill Annis at the held and Debbie Ryan as his assistant. Swim Team tryouts for District 22 students wil be held on Sep- tember 19 and 20, at 5 p.m. at the Ranger, Islander TobaV To C()-SpOIlSOr Rookies To Play * * high school pool. Swimming is a highly com- petitive sport requiring not only dedication but a total com- mitment on the part of the swimmer. Practice sessions are from 5 to 7 p.m. daily, time allocations at the discretion of the coach. If you are a swimmer interested in competitive swimming, come on down to the pool on the 19th and 20th, talk to Coach Annis and try out ... Tennis Change} The registration date for Adult Education Tennis at the Far- mingdale senior High School has been changed to September 20, 7 to 9 p.m. It was originally scheduled for September 21 and has been re- scheduled because of Yom Kippur. GYMNASTICS Two hour instructional classes are available for boys and girls ages 6 thru 18 Six to eight students per instructor One hour classes feature a smaller pupil to instructor ratio Four to six pupils per group 'Private lessons available: call for appointment! Tiny Tot program for boys and girls ages 4 to 6 years An emphasis on tumbling fundamentals and balancing skills. An introduction to single bar skills and vaulting technique. ADULTS Exercise classes are available during morning hours only Gymnastic* can be learned at any age! You can experience some of the skills that the kids are doing, or that you may have seen on TV. 10 AM. -1 P.M. Weight Training can help you build up. or slim down, depending on the program you choose. We advise, of course! You II be training on the most modern Universal Centurion II machine The New York Rangers and the New York Islanders will play a pair of rookie scrimmage games on Monday, Sept. 19, in Far- mingdale, and Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Long Beach. Both games will be for the benefit of amateur hockey on Long Island. The games will be played at Racquet & Rink in Farmingdale on the 19th, and at the Nassau County Arena, Long Beach, on the 20th. Tickets for the game of Sept. 19 are being handled by the New York Islanders Youth Hockey Association at Racquet & Rink. Both games will feature the outstanding young players of the Rangers and Islanders, including the top draft choices selected by each team in the National Hockey League amateur draft last June. Players such as Lucien DeBlois, Ron Duguay, Mike Keating, Mario Marois, and Benoit Gosselin of the Rangers and Michel Bossy of the Islanders are all expected to participate. DeBlois, Duguay, and Bossy were all first round selections in the amateur draft. In addition, the two games are likely to produce the first mat- chup of the two rookie goalies from Sweden -- Hardy Astrom of the Rangers and Goran Hogosta of the Islanders, both of whom have signed NHL contracts after outstanding careers with the Swedish National Team. \Both teams are eagerly an- ticipating the two games, •'•'• commented John Ferguson, the Rangers' general manager. \It's an excellent opportunity for local fans to see the top young players of the Rangers and Islanders, with the financial benefits going to youth hockey. In addition, it's a fine scouting opportunity for both teams to see their leading youngsters. PBC Bowling Bowling registration for all boys of the community will be held at the Farmingdale Lanes, Conklin Street, Farmingdale, on Saturday, September 17, at 9:30 am. the first week of bowling will start on J the same day, im- mediately after registration. Registration for girls will be held on Saturday, September 24, at 12 noon, at Farmingdale Lanes. Bowling will commence im- mediately after registration. Ages for boys and girls are 9 years to 18 years. Punt, Pass, Kick The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks and Recreation will co-sponsor a Punt, Pass and Kick Tournament on Saturday, October 8. Sponsored by Syosset Ford, the tournament will be held at John PBC Basketball Basketball registration for all boys of the community will be held at the Woodward Parkway School, Farmingdale, on Monday and Tuesday, September 19 and 20, from 7:30 pm until 9 pm. Parent or guardian must be present at registration. Ages for all boys will be from 8 years of age to 18 years inclusive. A $5 maintenance fee will be charged. All adult members of the community are invited to help out in this very large program. Coaches, assistant coaches, etc., will be needed. Registration for girls will follow at a later date. J. Burns Town Park, Merrick Road, Massapequa, from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, ft is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 Who reside? in the Town. Registration is being conducted through Friday, September 30. Applications may be obtained at the four community parks - Beth- page, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Marjorie R. Post )Massapequa) and Syosset-Woodbury - and the two Town parks - John J. Burns and Ellsworth Allen, Far- mingdale. There is no fee. This local tournament is the first step toward the national Punt, Pass and Kick Tournament which has been sponsored by the Ford Motor Company for the past 16 years. The winners of this local contest will have a chance to compete for the finals which are televised each year during half time of amajor league football game. 3 <t» 3 I \0 8 & n ct- 3 cr 3 Chess Marathon Set With Grand Master For the first time at any college on Long Island, a Chess Marathon will be conducted between Shelby Lyman, a Grand Master of the game and thirty- five individuals who will challenge his ability. Shelby Lyman, a chess master since 1956, became world famous for his refereeing the famous Spassky-Fischer Cheas Tour- nament back in 1972. Lyman, who has appeared on various television shows such as the Dick Cavett Show, the '^ Today* Show; and the CBS Morning News, was twice the Northeast Champion and has personally ranked 18th in the United States for his ability in chess. i In addition to this marathon held at the State University at* Farmingdale and co-sponsored by the Evening College Student Association, Lyman has con- sented to teach a Workshop on the College Campus starting Sep- tember 27, on Tuesday nights. Lyman's ability in chess has international proportions. He is currently negotiating a match between the United States and the USSR, pitting their superstars vs our superstars. His Hawks Harem The sound of marching feet was heard throughout the streets of Farmingdale this past Sunday as the/Hawks opened the season with their annual parade. Cleverly decorated cars represented the teams with the Peanut II car outstandingly original done by Rose Celentino and some of the Peanut II mothers. Too bad there wasr/t a prize for the best car this year. Our Senior team made a fine showing against the Brooklyn team. The spectators were treated to an outstanding half time show by the St. Ignatius girls' marching band from Hicksville. It was also opening day for the shack and the smell of HAWK dogs and Knishes brought many familiar faces back to the old stand. (Wasn't that a delicious Knish with sauerkraut Bob?) With a well stocked larder everything ran smoothly and was a successful day all around. It's good to be back. Vickie would like to thank all the girls who helped out this weekend. Up and coming on the social calendar is the Hawk Dinner-Dance on Oct. 29, at the Bethpage Country Club featuring the Boston Burglars. For tickets call Joan Penner - 293-8186 or Barbara Van Wickler - 694- 3743. LADIES!!! There will be a special shopping day on Wed. Sept, 21, at the A&P Supermarket on Hicksville Rd. and Jerusalem Ave. in Massapequa. This is a fund raiser giving the Hawks 5% of total sales. Cards will be given at the next Auxiliary meeting and at the shack next Sunday. Support the Hawks, shop A&P Wed. Sept. 21. We hope you haven't missed Rose Celentano on the field selling tickets to our Fashion Show to be held on Oct. 25, at Manor East. Call Rose Celantano - 694-0781 or Rose Celeste - 293-5298 for tickets. Carol Mastromauro is still looking for donations for the Boutique. Any homemade items welcome. Call Carol at 293-1853. Hope we didn't crowd you BOB. s expertize in this area has been viewed on public broadcasting television and, specifically, here in New Yorkon WNET, Channel 13. After this-brief workshop, Lyman will lead a chess trip course to Moscow and Leningrad, slated for some time in December, or April, 1978. Interested spectators or possible'^ponenfe of Lyman should call the State University at Farmingdale, 420-2108 or 420- 2158 and ask for Elizabeth Roy. Admission is free. Youth Council Swim Classes Registration for the 1st eight- week swimming instruction program for students in grades 3 through 9 residing in School District #22 will be held on Saturday, September 17, at the Farmingdale High School Pool -from 10 a.ntoto 11:30 p.m. Classes will be conducted at 10, 11 and 12 o'clock beginning on September 24. This program is partially self- sustaining. The fee of six dollars includes 8 sessions of Red Cross Instruction and insurance. Students are to supply towels and swim suits. (Girls need bathing caps). First class will be on Saturday, September 24. Parents must register children on Saturday, September 17, at the high school pool located at the southern end of Woodward Parkway, South Farmingdale. Islander Tickets Tickets for New York Islander hockey games in October, November and December are on sale simultaneously at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum box-office and area Ticketron outlets. Mail orders are limited and will be filled on a first-come first- served basis. If and when the mail order allotment for any game is sold out, unfilled orders will be returned to the sender. The Coliseum's \At- tractionline\ (794-9100) telephones will also nave sale information as it is available.
