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SEPTEMBER I9, I973 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE II ports Slants -- continued ...... he last-place Phillies were only seven games ack of the front-running Cardinals. It's only logic to predict that the club hich can put together the best consecutive ame winning streak this month will represent he NL east in the World Series semi-finals. Funny thing, though, nobody's been hot in hat league, especially in this final month of he schedule. The Expos could be described as ne of the hotter teams. They put together a ive-game winning streak a week or two ago. ast Tuesday they opened a series against the irst-place Cards with a 4-I victory, which ight go a long way in deciding whether they'll vertake the Missouri baseballers. It's been a season of ups and downs for the Xpos. In early August they were tops and ere right up there near the top. They were itting when they got a well-pitched game, win- ing games with rallies in the late innings and ontreal had more than a suspicion of pennant ever. Then the team got hit by injuries to key layers. First it was Tim Foli, then Ron Hunt, ollowed by John Boccabella and then centre- ielder Jim Lyttle. Then everything went in everse. If they got a well-pitched game they idn't hit and they began losing game in the ate innings. It was a disheartening slump, but lucky for hem the 'other teams, like the Cards or the irates weren't doing much better. Hunt came back last week, which solved a big roblem. He played a couple games then hurt imself against the Mets and it now appears the|. eteran infielder is out for the season. General manager Jim Fanning and manager Gene auch have made all the moves they can make, nd, no matter what happens for hereon in, hey will have to go with the players they have ow until the end of the season. No matter what happens, that National Leag- e east division race will be a thriller right own to the very last game. The six teams in he division may have among the worst records n the majors, but they're certainly making heir league exciting as compared to the three thers ... SPORTS SHORTS: Detroit sportswriters are aving mad these days about the manner in which he World Hockey Association is 'gouging' the etroit fans who want to see Gordie Howe and is two sons play hockey. I can't really lame them, either. Howe's new team, the Hous- on Aeros, will play a couple of exhibition ames at Detroit's Cobo Hall October 8 and 9 jainst Minnesota Fighting Saints and Los An- Even the players were thinking that way geles Sharks. The WHA is charging $8.50 top price for tickets to see either of those continued page 12... vie. TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN TE TEES THE TORONTO SIUJN] sYnDICATE Timmy, 10, urgently needs the feeling of belonging that can only be found by being part of a family. And he needs the self confidence a mother and father can give by helping him realize that to them he is very special. Timmy is a pleasant, polite youngster, eager to give and receive affection. Most things in life haven't worked out well for him but despite this he is generally happy. Tall and thin, he has hazel eyes, dark hair and fair pale skin. His health is good but he needs strong glasses for near- sightedness and wears a hearing aid to circumvent an ear problem. z Academically, Timmy is behind the average in development. He attends a special school and will continue to do so. He enjoys school and is responsive to praise and encouragement. He is quite self-sufficient in day-to-day routines, looking after himself and his clothes well. Timmy loves the outdoors and likes to go for long explorations on his bicycle. He enjoys music and dancing Sensitive, likeable Timmy really blossoms in an appreciative atmosphere. He doesn't like to be bossed but is amenable and co- operative when he feels accepted. He has a good sense of humor. Timmy needs warm, relaxed parents who will give him much encouragement without pressure. It will be best if there are no other children in the household. To inquire about adopting Timmy, please write to Today's Child, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. For general adoption information, please contact your local Children's Aid Society. OR The Terrace Bay Recreation Committee will accept names of those interested in this position up to and including September 27th. e of pay is $2.00 per hour. One or two Z. HE NEEDS A FAMILY *