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1 14 Friday, August 31, PI EDDIE MacCABE WRITES 2 Not much else to say but thanks every day A couple od days ago, Bill Westwick wrote his farewell He was particularly conscious of family, and enor- column in The Journal and some of our memories with Today we'd like to meander We mentioned yesterday of Bill Westwick and in that regard, he had about him a fee line that he had to take the time to be courteous and concerned. So people would stop him on the street, and he'd remember the face but not the name going back maybe two decades and it was something of a game for us to watch him scramble conversationally to get some "clues," finally land on something and then say a word which indicated he had finally placed this man. He rarely failed to emerge from those embarrassing situations, and when he did miss, he was miserable. One day we were walking into the back lot at Lans- downe Park and there was a little guy on the gate there, a retired man picking up an extra buck. He was tanned and all shined up and looked good, and he said: "Bill bow're and then a quick hello to me.

We knew immediately Bill was caught he didn't know this guy from a bale of bay. "Well," he said, "for God's sake how are you. You look just great." The man got up off the chair and it was evident then he had some paralysis. His face was pulled up on one side, and he slurred: "Jus got outta hospital. Nearly died.

Ole ticker you know. But I made it." In the context of Bill's "you look great" opening, we started to laugh, and be bunted us through the gate and kept on talking to the man. Fully an hour later, he came into Frank Clair's office and said: "That was awful. I couldn't remember his name for the longest time, and he's a fine little guy. I remember he used to be on the side door at the Auditorium years ago.

Imagine telling him how great he looked and he-turns around and he can hardly talk, but really, when I first saw him there, be didn't seem to have changed in 30 years." UNUSUALLY SELF-CONSCIOUS And for a man who got around as much as be did, he was unusually shy and self-conscious and a room with strangers, he'd keep to himself and not intrude upon any conversations. He was also leery of ceremony of any kind; of being "caught" in situations. So one day, I was looking for something down at the Chateau and I wandered down Peacock Alley and opened one of, the side doors into a big room, and there was Westie, at a service club dinner, and everyone had joined hands around the table and they singing their club song and swaying back and forth something about good fellows all. I opened the door and directly in front of me, there was Bill i well caught He looked me in the eye, agony in his face, and I giggled and shut the door. Later that night in the office, I mimed the scene, and danced around his desk singing the song.

He looked up with a scowl, smothered a grin, and said: "I knew it I knew it. You're merciless." I can see him yet in countless hotel rooms, grinding out what he called his "bay and oats," and regularly admonishing us to regard a typewriter as a deadly weapon, capable of fatal injury. "Always remember," he said, "that every man has to go home and face his family. Don't say anything to make it too tough to do that." Clive Robert clinches first in dinghy class KINGSTON, Ont. (CP) If Clive Robert doesn't feel like sailing today, he doesn't have to.

The Auckland N.Z., sailor clinched first place in the OR' Dinghy standings at the Canadian Olympic Training Regatta with his fourth consecutive w'n Thursday. now has an insurmountable lead ahead of Toni Rose of Victoria and Rob Woodbury of Brockvil Ont. Either Rose or Woodbury could finish in second spot, depending on their showing in the sixth race today. William Shore of East Aurora, N.Y., clinched first place in the L'ghtning class after winn'rig Thursday's race. It 'was Shore's second win of the Macy Nelson of Northfield, was second in the Lightnings, with Wilham Newman of Montclair, N.J.

third. In the Tempest class, Ar-gyle Campbell of Newport Beach, continued to 'bold his lead, but' needed a good finish today to ensure Ivictory. Peter Ncsbeda of Woburn, remained in second 1973 The Ottawa Journol yesterday we rambled over bun over more than 25 years. back a little more. something of the gentleness place ahead of William Cox of Darien, Conn.

In the 470 c'ass, David Ul-lman of Laguna Beach, preserved his lead ahead of Augustin Diaz of Miami, who won the fifth race. Stu Johnstone of Wilmette, 111., clung to third position. Donald Cote of Duvemay Laval, scored an upset in the Tornado class, moving in to first place ahead of Brian Palfreeman of Pojite Claire, Que. Cote finished second in Thursday's race with Palfreeman turned in a ninth-place finish to drop into second position in the over-all standings. R.

J. White ol Essex, England was third. Following ore the top five ptaemgs ond points after five races. TORNADO 1. Donald Cote, Duvemoy Laval, 3, 4, 30, 1, 2-147 2.

Brian Palfreeman, Beloall, 1, 2, 3, 11, e-23 7 3. R. J. White, Essex, England, 5, 1, 17. 3, 5 7S 7 4.

Michael Zuteck, Kemah, 14. 5, 1, 7 75 5. Ian Jackson, Polnte Ctalre, 2, dnf, FIREBALLS 1. Lea Davis, Birmingham, 3, 10, 1, 1tl 2. John wlnsor.

North Vancouver, 1, 5, 5, 3, 455 7 3. Joan Fllslnger, Stone Harbor, N.J., 2, 7, 37, 2, V-2 mously proud of his own. Some ing or buying a cottage up arrived at his decision bv savins: "You know kids grow up and go away, and maybe if we have this place, it'll give them just a little extra to bring them borne often." So he bought it, and fixed it up, and he's up there now, at Long Lake, drifting around the lake in a punt in the mists of the dawn. He's a contemplative person, and after the crush of so many series and playoffs and events, more and more seems to enjoy being alone or with one friend. He has a great collection of books, but like most voracious readers, he has his favorite tomes, and he knows where to go and what to re-read to fit his humor of the moment, and that has to be one of his great comforts.

That and bis family. His eldest, Patsy, was graduated from Ottawa University and went into the insurance business in Toronto and la now Mrs. Kees Keers; Bill is a general practitioner in Ottawa, Dr. Bill Westwick Marilyn was graduated in nursing, and is now Mrs. Ward Adams, in Ottawa; Joan is in secretarial work, and Vince was graduated from Carleton University last Spring, majoring in criminology, and is now in Regina in the first stages of a career with the RCMP.

READY TO ENJOY He has grandchildren now to dandle on his knee, he has his constant helpmate Rita, and all his friends. He has been diabetic for some years but regards that as more of a nuisance than a malady, and for the miles he has logged, he's in acceptable health and fine spirits. Having made the paper his life, it seems inevitable he'll feel lost for a' time. He has been booting out of the. house and up to the factory every night for so many years, and pecking away on his old mill at home in the afternoons, that hifnewfreeoom might weigh on him for a time.

That is why we remain hopeful he'll continue to peck away from time to time, and give us, some thoughts, as be always "to fill the bole." We don't want to run on disproportionately, but great and memorable men are found only too rarely, and they don't have to be men whose deeds rattled the world. Rather, we think of greatness in another light, as a man who was consistently good and conscientious and loyal, who was every day a contributor, who was was fair and kind and considerate; who did his job and discharged his responsibilities, and then some, in every direction. Bill was all of those. For years and yearsrthe former Journal President, I. Norman Smith, used to describe Westwick and myself as The Journal's 1-2 punch.

But 2 could always turn to 1 for help and advice in business, or in personal matters. In matters considerably beyond the paper, Bill Westwick helped to shape and enrich our lives in here. Apart from his ability and professional attributes, he was just one helluva guy and I can tell you there's a sad-funny feeling for all of us in here to look over at that empty corner where, for so so long, he created organized chaos but got bis stuff into print. So we come to the line we've been trying to avoid. From Marcel Schnobb, Gerry Redmond, Clem Kealey, Jordan Juby, Noreen Slack, Lome White and myself.

Good health happy times and thanks for the memories You passed our way with amazing grace. See you around. 4. Jamie wllmot, Sydney, Australia, 10. 4 10, 242 5.

Gary Knapp, Syosiet, N.Y., 4, CM, 4, 47t 1. David Ullman, Laguna Beach, 1, 3, 2, 7 3. Augustin Diaz, Miami, 5, 1 1, It, 1 13.0 3. Stu Johnston, Wilmette, IIU 2, 4, dnf, 4, 1322 4. Maurllla Boitns, Italy, 2, 12, 3.

3, 232.4 5. Skip Whyte, North Kingstown, R.I II, 1, 4. 1134.7 PLYINO DUTCHMAN 1. Rolnaldb Conrad, Sao Paulo, Bra-Ul. 2, 4, 1, 111 2.

Robtrt James, Bona, 1, 1, 1, dnf 157 3. Carlo Croc, Genoa, Italy, dlsq. 1, 7, 2. 4. Alan Tucker, Bramlell, South Africa, 2, 3, Dove Lowro-ce.

Victoria, Australia, 7, 3, 4, 233.4 Finn 1. Chris Law, Teddlngton, England, 1, 14, 1, 5. Henry Spragu, Hunlngton Beach, 3, II, 21, 225.7 3. Sanford Riley, Winnipeg, 3, 13, 2. 3, 331.4 4.

John Eastwood, Toronto, 13, 7, 4, 4, 41.7 5. Bruce Brymer, Toronto, 5, 4, 35, 13, 445 OK Dinghy 1. Cllv Roberts, Auckland, N.Z., 2, 1, 1, 1, l-oo 2. Tonl Rose, Victoria, 1, 3, 4, 2. 3.

Rob Woodbury, Brockvlll, 3, 2, 2, 3, 4. Peter Isaac, Winnipeg, 11, 5, 3, 4, 5. Nlllo Avarmaa, Montreal, 4, 7, 5, 437 Lightning 1. William Snore. East Aurora, N.Y., 3, 7, 1, 3, 3.

Macy Nelson, Northfltld, 10, 3, 1, 530 7 3. William Newman, Montclair, N.J. 1, 14, 330.7 Richard Hallagan, Newark, N.J., 4, years ago, be was think- past uucwngnara, ana no Two new backs join Rough Riders today Ottawa Rough Riders will have two new backs in camp and if all well another by the weekend. Yesterday WUlie McKelton, a defensive back with NFL experience with Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, checked in and today Riders expect former Montreal Alouette running back Cecil Bowens to arrive. Coach Jack Gotta is still trying to locate a running back recently dropped by an 'NFL and expects final work on him by the weekend.

"NFL clubs don't want to let a good athlete get away. They have guys on taxi squads and they hide others. They'll pay a player a salary just to stay around and they try to keep them hidden. "There's no use talking about this guy we're after until we get him," be said. But Gotta did want to talk about McKelton, who takes part In his first workout with the Riders today.

"We've had excellent reports on him," Gotta said. "He came from Southern University and that school has produced some good football players Lewis Porter in Hamilton anJ Jimmie Elders in Regina played with this guy- "He played seven games last year, with the Viiungs and then was let go to the Rams. He's about the same build as Al Marcelin and he's supposed to be a good one. We'll see." Defensive coach George Brancato will put him through his paces this afternoon to see where he might fit in the defensive backfield. "We know he played the outside in college," Brancato said "but he played inside last year with the Vikings.

We'll move him around and see how he goes." Bowens will work in the of BUT WHO PLAYS WHO? Semi-finals set tonight at softball championship By LORNE WHITE A British Columbia win and Nova Scotia loss Thursday at the Canadian Men's Softball Championship has left some uncertainty for tonight's semifinal action at St. Redempteur Park in Hull. Although the two "green division" teams are assured of a playoff spot along with "red division" clubs, Hull Volants and the Richmond Hill Dynes of Ontario, yesterday's results leave a "who plays who?" sit- uation in the tournament semis. As it stands, going into to day's action, Nova Scotia, rep resented by Dartmouth, have completed their five-game schedule with a 4-1 record af ter a 4-3 loss to Saskatchewan last night. Victoria Bates, with an eight-inning 4-3 win over Northwest Territories Thursday, are undefeated in four games and were scheduled to play Manitoba this morning.

NEED VICTORY A win over Manitoba would of course give B.C. first place in the green division with a perfect 5-0 record and a semi final encounter with second place Ontario in the red sec tion. However a loss would leave them in a tie with Nova Scotia and force a playoff between the two teams 3 p.m. to determine a section champion. In the red division, host club, Hull Volants completed strength which will be the big-i tournament schedule gest asset against the opposi-Thursday with a perfect tion in the playoffs.

record, by beating Alberta 2-0, Until last night, B.C. has re-while Ontario earned the right lied heavily on the mound I i it 1 I. TV T1 1... I 10 play in uie beim-imai vy whipping Newfoundland 4-0. Other games saw the Yukon win its first game, defeating winless New Brunswick 9-6 and Manitoba thump Prince Edward Island 8-1.

If perferences are any indication of what will happen today, fans will be watching Ontario playing B.C. and Nova Scotia going against Hull in the semi-finals. B.C coach Joe Patterson made it clear after his victory Thursday, he's looking for the division title today. WANTS PERFECT RECORD "We want that perfect fensive backfield and he's-insurance at the moment for Art Cantrelle. Gotta has been looking for a running back all season to take the heat off Jim Evenson and if Can-trelle's injury fails to come around Bowens may get his chance.

Riders had a day off yesterday but get into serious preparations today for the visit of the British Columbia Lions at Lansdowne Park next Wednesday. The Lions have been playing better than anyone expected Swim facilities adequate for Olympic Games MONTREAL (CP) The organizing committee for the 1976 Summer Olymnics has every intention of living up to its original plans to provide adequate facilities for the various sports spokesmen 'for the committee said Thursday. The committee members were commenting on reports from Belgrade, Yugoslavia, that the International Swim-mingsfederatien FINA has decided to boycott the 1976 Games here unless adequate facilities are provided for the sport. FINA president Harold Hen-ning of the United States said the Montreal committee had not lived up to its promise of a stadium for swimming events and adequate training facilities for competitors. The main swim hall will be built adjacent to the main stadium and will have space for 9,000 spectators.

Half of this record it doesq't matter who play In the semi-final. As far as I'm concerned both Hull and Richmond Hill are equally tough. And we have to beat the best to win the championship anyway," explained the Victoria coach. Patterson added that bis club wants no part of an extra playoff today with Nova Scotia. He wants to be fresh for the crucial ones.

Victoria, in the Canadian championship for the third straight year, showed its determination to finish with a clean record Thursday lh its -victory over a spunky N.W.T. team from Yellowknife. Down 3-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, Victoria came back with two runs to force an extta inning In which they scored the winner with three successive singles off loser Norval Bohonas. It was a leadoff single by pinch hitter Harvey Stevenson which started off the seventh inning outburts, with D)ug Boden following It up with a homer. STOKKE HOMERS A two-run homer by Ray Stokke in the first inning off starter Barry Bock gave N.W.T.

the early lead while they added another run in the third. His team's 10 hits Thursday gave Patterson added optim ism about chances of claiming its first national title, but maintains it'll be his pitching 01 iave ivuuiuwsity auu Stan Hern, getting little from stick. Nova Scotia's bats came out a little flat Thursday against Saskatchewan, but coach Howie Spears says it is jusf a momentary lapse. "We'll be back on track in the playoffs," assured Spears, who revealed he'd rather have his big hitter going against Hull in the semi-finals. NOT WORRIED "I think Hull has a little less in the way of pitching than does Ontario but we're not really worried about anybody's pitching anyway." they would and Riders have great respect for their running game.

The fact that Lions will be playing their third game in eight days when they check into Lansdowne Park is no consolation to the Riders either. "I know it's a tough schedule but you never know how teams respond. I've seen teams come off a couple of tough games and really crank up for that third one," Gotta said. "We're not expecting any easy night." number will be accommodated in permanent seats, with the remaining 4,500 onlookers housed in either temporary seats or as standees. Simon St.

Pierre, executive vice-president of- the committee, said that if a pool with a seating capacity of 25,000 was built he had no doubt the. swimmers could pick it with spectators during the Games, but said he felt such a facility would fall into ultimate disuse after the Olympics. SAINTS PICK UP REJECT NEW ORLEANS (AP) -New Orleans Saints of the National Football League said Thursday they picked up rookie wide receiver Charlie Brown on waivers from Washington Redskins. Brown, 24, a Moot-3, 201-pounder, played college ball at North Arizona. Journal Want Ads bring quick results.

Spears may have second thoughts about bis own mound staff however. To date, only John Rogers" has played to expectations, and in 14 innings thus far, has given up just two hits and one run, that unearned. The question mark bas been the performance of Steve Fraser, who bas faltered somewhat in the tournament Fraser did last five innings Thursday, but gave up five hits including a three-run homer to Saskatoon's Bob James in the first inning. Rogers relieved him in the sixth. Should there be a playoff today, coach Spears says he'll go with Jackie MacKinnon "and anyone else," except his two aces.

UNDECIDED Meanwhile Hull coach Bill Villeneuve hadn't made up his mind who he'll pitch in the playoffs tonight, but it'll be ei Tourney LINESCORES First Game Ontario 00 101 04 1 Mfld O00 000O 0 2 0 Bob Domlk, Barry Timber, (6) and Bob Sheistont Ford Metcalfe and John Rumsey. HRi Oerck Kinnersley 0nU. Second Oeme Yukon 202 0401 B. 021 300 0-6 10 4 Clem Parinl and Jim Steele Gory Bnrlev. Kvtn New-ll ffKt Vile.

Phlt Hps, Bob Fulton (4). HR: Dave Carter (Ykn) and Taffy Fannell (21, (N.B.). Third Gam N.W.T. 201 000 00-3 6 1 B.C. 010 000 214 10 0 Norval Bohonas end Bill Bkkle-meyert Borfy Bock.

Glen Lonqset (1). Dove Ruthowsky and Les Bor-ber. HRs Ray Stokle (N.W.T.) end Doug Boden (B.C.). Fourth Oamo N.S. 000 500 03 4 2 Sosk 300 010 4 5 I Steve Fraser, John Rogers (6) ond Rocky Partridge Rob Guenter and Oennls Guenten.

HR: Bob James Filth Gome Albjrta 000 000 0-0 1 1 Hull 010 100 2 7 1 The JonoiTDDaD's Football ENTRY COUPON Nam. Address Phone No. Home: Business: SEPT. 5 GAME Winners: OTTAWA, BC LIONS I (ftrikt out nam of tour) Winner's nnint snread I I GREY CUP GAME 1 Winner: WEST, EAST I (strike out no me ef loser) I Winner's point spread I Address entries to: football Contest, The Ottawa RULES 1. The eoect of the contest Is to name the winner and give the correct point sprooo for one gome per week In the CFL.

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There's a special place on the coupon tor the Orey Cup point spread. All entries should be addressed toi Football Contest, The Ottawa Journal, 365 Lauricr Avenue West, Ottawa. K1G 3K. ther Andre Ouellette or Marcel Gregoire, with one and two victories respectively thus rfar. Last night, Ed Lacelle de-' served an upcoming rest by throwing a superb one-hitter against Edmonton Royals.

Lacelle, who carried the Volants during the regular season, struck out eight Alberta batters, the only hit coming off the bat of first baseman Tony Proche in the third inning. Again, the Volants showed their power at the plate, picking up seven hits off the com- bination of Ken Hunka and Earl Krunlund. So the semi-finals begin at 7 p.m. today, with Hull meeting either B.C. or Nova Scotia, whoever finishes second in the green division, and Ontario meeting the first place team at 8.45.

The nationally televised final is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. records Ken Hunka. Earl Kronlund (4) and I annate ri I e-u wuvoiin rjnu www nVTi HR: Andre Fauvelle W). Sixth Oamt P.E.I.

000 010 0-1 7 4 Manitoba lot 114 xe 10 4 Jamie Lund, Robin Hood (6) end Mike Flanlgani Ai Lang and Ike Fehr. STANDINGS Red Division lit 4 1 5 3 1 5 2 3 5 i Hi Hull Ontario Newfoundland Alberta Yukon New- Brunswick Green Division British Columbia 4 4 0 Nova Scotia 4 1 Quebec 4 2 3 Saskatchewan 4 7 2 N.W.T. 5J3 Manitoba 4 13 P.6.I. 4 0 4 P.E.I, played only lour games, had a bye. Gomes Today 30 m.

Quebec vs Saskatchewan. II a.m. B.C. vs Manitoba 7 p.m. Ri vs G2.

semifinals. 1.45 p.m. G1 vs. R2. eemHIrnt.

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