The Ottawa Citizen from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • 27

'J THE OTTAWA CITIZEN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991 C9 SPORTS CURLING World champs await London's Rizzo UNIVERSITIES Victory escapes of hoopsters Citizen staff Bluet 86, Gee-Gees 78 Ottawa had victory within uts sight, but the University of Toronto taught the Gee-Gees a lesson instead. "We could have easily taken the game," Gee-Gees coach Jack Eisen-mann said after the Blues upended -the Gee-Gees in Ontario Universi-, ties Athletic Association men's bas-; ketball action Saturday at Toronto. "With 2 12 minutes left, we tried to run some offence, threw up a three-pointer and missed. Toronto-then came down and scored." Rob Wilson led the Blues with 28 points while Rod Lee scored 26 for the Gee-Gees, who dropped to 11-13 overall with the loss and 5-6 in OUAA conference play. Blues 70, Gee-Gees 36 In an Ontario Women's Intercolle- giate Athletic Association basket- ball game, the Gee-Gees lost start- ing forward Linda Cuda early in the first half and were thrashed by the Blues.

Cuda never returned after being hit in the mouth. "Linda is our most consistent-starter," said coach Wanda FUon. "That really hurt us, but full credit to Toronto." The Blues dominated the boards 53-30 and were led by Denise Scott, who scored 29 points and shot a sizzling 63 per cent from the field. Ellis led the Gee-Gees with 16 points. Ravens 3, Gee-Gees 3 Jason Corrigan scored with 59 WOMEN'S CURLING What: Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts playdowns.

WhenWhere: Rideau Curling Club. Today. Semifinals, 11 a.m.; final, 4 p.m. Who: Semifinal features London Highland rink skipped by Jo-Ann Rizzo against St. Catharines rink, skipped by Marilyn Bodogh.

Winner meets two-time Canadian champion Heather Houston of Thunder Bay in the final Saturday's action: Rizzo's rink defeated Mary Susan Bell's Tarn Heather rink 7-5 in a tiebreaker to determine the final playoff spot Houston lost 7-6 to Rizzo to drop to a 7-1 record, tied with Bodogh. A 6-5 win Friday over Bodogh gave first-place to Houston. Local rink skipped by Metcalfe's Joan Ross snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over Sudbury's Lois Henderson-Campbell. Ross also won a 7-6 extra-end decision over Kingston's Bronya Taber. V.

jV' I rc, r- BY BOB FERGUSON Citizen soorts writer A broad smile was on Jim Waite's face when Jo-Ann Rizzo's London Highlands rink left the Rideau Curling Club ice night. The team Rizzo, Julie McMullin, Cathy Milne and Jo-elle Rinker which Waite coaches, disposed of Mary Susan Bell of Toronto Tam-Heather 7-5 in a third-place tiebreaker at the Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts playdowns. They face the St. Catharines entry of Marilyn Bodogh, Kathy McEdwards, Jurgenson and Gail Shields in semifinal action today at 11 a.m. The winner faces two-time Canadian champion Heather Houston of Thunder in the 4 p.m.

final for a berth in the national championships Feb. 23-Mar. 2 at Saskatoon. Entering Saturday's action, Houston, who claimed Canadian titles in 1988 and '89 and the 1989 world title, was assured of a playoff position with a 7-0 slate. So it came as a bit of a surprise when the veteran rink lost a 7-6 extra-end decision to Rizzo Saturday morning.

The loss tied them Bodogh, who had disposed of Bell 4-2. Later, Houston rebounded to knock Toronto Avonlea's Pat Reid from con- Bodogh was pushed to an extra end before beating Marlene DeLorenzi of the Port Arthur Business Women's Club Houston's 6-5 win over Bodogh Friday "was enough to break the deadlock and give her first place. Bodogh placed second. Three days of utter frustration ended for the local favorite, Metcalfe's Joan Ross. Her rink snapped a seven-game losing string with a 5-2 victory over Sudbury's Lois Henderson-Campbell and a 7-6 extra-end decision over Kingston's Bronya Taber.

"That's a big weight off my mind," said Ross. "I only wish there were three days left. We finally found our game. It's a relief to be able to sit back and watch al these wonderful shots we've only heard about. At least we got out of last place.

"We came here hoping to be competitive and I think we succeeded. In all but Anand Maharaj, Citizen Faraway eyes: Heather Houston focuses on the prize ty). Sandy Hushagen skipped the rink (minus Cathy) and they reached the provincials and were 4-5. When Sandy decided to retire, Jo-Ann and Julie moved up and Cathy stepped in at second. The combination has been magic.

"If they stick to their game plan patience and play to be tied coming home with the hammer there's nobody they can't beat. They'll seldom blow anybody out of the rink, but they can control a game. Pressure doesn't seem to affect Jo-Ann." Curling has to be the major topic of conversation when the Rizzo rink and their mates spend time together. Jo-Ann's husband, Nick, is skipping an entry in the Blue Light Tankard which begins Tuesday in Owen Sound. Julie's husband, Scott Arnold, is the third on that rink and Cathy's fiance, Curtis Cas-sidy, is the second.

seconds remaining in the third period as Ottawa earned a tie with Queen's in an OUAA men's hofkjey game at Kingston, mM Ottawa, which saw its record go to 8-7-2, rallied from a 3-1 deficit entering the third period, yves Plourde scored at six minutes to bring Ottawa within a goal. Matt Hendricks scored the Gee-GeS' other goal. Kevin Frekelton, Brian Carrie and Brett Dank replied for Queen's. Todd Bonnar, playing in his Ttfst game, stopped 28 shots in the-Ottawa net while Mike Landry kicked out 27 for the Golden Gaels. to tie the game in the 10th and force the extra end.

They then stole the 11th for the victory. "After having victory snatched from our grasp Friday (7-6 by Vicky Barrett of Timmins, with a fluke double)," said Ross, "it felt good to steal one back." "This particular combination was put together last year," said Waite of the Rizzo quartet. "I coached all of them when they attended Western (Universi one game we played the full 10 ends, so we were in contention all the way. It's our first time at this level of play and I think we've all learned a lot. We certainly have made a lot of new friends.

God willing, we'll be back." The Ross rink, skip Joan, third Cheryl Petersen, second Gail Gamble and lead Audrey Pinkham, earned their second victory the hard way. Trailing 6-5 through nine ends they scored a single TO SKI for $7.00 OFF! SKI for $10.00 OFF! SKI for HALF-PRICE! nnn Share Phe celebration YOU NEED THE 1990-91 GOLD SKI PASS MORE WEEKEND, DAY (if NIGHT DISCOUNTS MontTremblant 'Vorlage Mont Cascades Edelweiss Mont Ste. Marie Calabogie Morin Heights Bromont Mont Suuon Plus Many Others Available at Sports Experts, Tommy Lefebvre, Beau Soleil, Sports Unlimited, Boots 8c Boards, Surf Oberson, Andre Lalonde and The RA Sports Shop. UUUoJ'O fttflMfeflft PURCHASE THE GRAND PRIZES ARE: A 1991 GMC OR CHEVROLET TRACKER! "TOBMflF VJIT1TERLUDE 363 BANK ST. fat Gllmour) 234-8709 I i 1 1 flm if Mi I mimmnti mnnnui I Fttturlng hem; ami I LEANNA CHAMBERS Mu Nuds World on WhMb tVK PsnthouM Video '91 MuNudt World Vldao tSwinkContwfold'BS Mat Club lnlmofiil London, England and USA Atari Wnk ROSEY ROKKITS 12 tlmaa Panthouse Pat Bast Ctwat Arizona to 70-24-34.

A TRIP FOR 2 TO ANY DESTINATION SERVED BY AIR CANADA! AirCanada A SHOPPING SPREE OF $2000 AT PLACE DU CENTRE IN HULL! du re mm rS 0S A PANASONIC a 'WINTERTAINMENT' Y7r) PACKAGE, INCLUDING A 14" rUK AI5LL LULUUK TV, A VCR AND CD PLAYER! Do you have a TV or stereo you don't use anymore? Use Panasonic. BAIPCHEICC A SNOWSTORM OF FUN! a low-cost Citizen Classified ad In classification 782 to find a buyer for your equipment. We are now offering a super discount for private parties: 4 days, 15 words, $9.99: Offer expires Feb. 28, 1991. Call us today for more Information! THE OTTAWA Citizen Dtadllnt fw draw UtlMHt; It Fttiraary 10, IMI 1 ky Mttrini tkta draw, oa acknmMti Mm niUi Md aalMutlnlly amp) Ikna, Ci THE OTTAWA itaee A proud co-sponsor qf Wintcrlude! sj Tel.

629-9321 FAX 629-6032.