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"4 C H Y M ' r s , w h o waltzed to the league pennant with a 25-3 record last season, then won the IFL title with series' wins over Team Sport Juniors and Cambridge. have three more exhibition games this week before opening the defense of their league title next Tuesday in llespeler against Erttie's Roarr house. The glossy CHYMY lineup split another "If that's what ev- eryone is saying, that we're building a dynas- ty or whatever: what I say is that that just forces other teams to become stronger too," said Moeser Sunday after CHYM'rs swept both ends of an exhibi- tion doubleheader from Burlington Cougars 5-0 and t-0. "And an indi- cation of that is Cam- bridge and Burlington, they're both stronger than last year." He does however. have an answer to all those accusing CHYM'rs of being overloaded with talent. Waterloo CHYM'r field manager Glenn Moeser neither con- firms nor denies his organization is building an incredibly awesome Inter-City Fastball League powerhouse through key offseason recruitment. By Rick Campbell Chronicle Sports Editor Others stronger too, says Moeser Team Sports piecing it together Bob Fleming "Just because we've added good quality players, we can't take anyone for granted, some teams have noth- ing to lose and every- thing to gain by beating us. We must put the pressure on ourselves, doubleheader Satur- day, dropping a 5-0 decision to Newmarket Nationals before rally- ing to bounce the OFL club 2-0 in the night- cap. CHYM'rs have the unenviable task of try- ing to improve on last year's performance with an even better club - at least on paper. “If anything, it means we have to be ready even more for every game," empha-. sized the CHYMY field boss, who is again aided by coach Joe Adair this season. "After winning the league and playoffs last year, that position is enough to give ev- eryone else incentive to try to knock you off. "A few errors by us opened the door for Newmarket in the first game," said Moeser. "But then we settled down with some sound defence. The pitching has been doing the job all the way, and our hitting against Buriime ton was spread around well." CHYM"rs packing a powerhouse? Of the names missing through graduation this year with Team Sports, most noticeable is the BresIau battery of catcher Brent Snyder who is out with CHYM'rs, and pitcher Don Stehbings. Also gone are Steve Schiitt, Jamie Whitestone. Jeff Lehman and Joe Coyle. By Rick Campbell ' Chronicle Sports Editor Fastball tans are going to have to settle for a "wait-and-see" prospectus with the inter City Fastball League's Team Sport Juniors this season. Mainly because the team itself has the same attitude. With their usual number of graduations. the signing of new coach Russ Hahltirlt only just recently, and various other reasons, team manager Joe Siopiolosz indicated Monday there is still plenty to be done before Juniors open their regular IFL campaign Sunday in Stratford at 2 p.m. , Headlining the veterans returning are pitcher Rick MacDom aid. who Siopioiosz said came on well at the end of last year, third baseman Rob White and veteran outtletder Bob F'lerw ing. Juniors t1nished sixth last year and were eliminated by Waterloo 4-0 in semi-finals. "We're still looking for players. pretty well every position is open yet," said_Siopiolosz. "Things are a little slim right now, but we're planning to sign some more this week. we have a few guys I think we've talked into coming with us." “One of the big problems we've had is that they've upped the Junior-aged clubs June " and are slated to compete in the midget age to Is _ that gives a lot of kids another year or Port Elgin tourney July 2-4. "We're really in good condition from indoor workouts, calisthenics and so on, definitely in playing condition," said Moeser. "One of the things I've been most pleased with so far is Thursday in our Waterloo is solid as a rock on the mound with returnees Mark (Whi- tey) Lobsinger and Ron Robinson as well as Kitchener transfer Dan Yantzi. Rick Rodgers, who injured his left hand Saturday, and Jeff Watson hold down first base, IFL 1981 leading hitter Barry Musselman is at sec- ond, Brian Schott re- turns to short and Larry Stratheam han- dles the hot corner. Outfrelders are retur- nees Dana Saunders, Steve Uberig and Randy Harbach and another Kitchener transfer, Jake Miller. Moeser added that as well as keeping two catchers. he will in all likelihood also sign a 15th player to safe- guard in emergency situations. . CHYM'rs lineup heading into the 36- game schedule is fairly well finalized except for catcher where sev- eral alternatives could conceivably take place by the end of this week. play our king of game every time out." Still signing players CHTM'r all-star second baseman Barry Muenelman, the IFL'tit leading hitter last year, will be back at his lamiliat slot for Waterloo when they open than 1982 campaign in Hespeler Tuesday. On this play Saturday, Musselman was nipped at first on a ground ball out against Newmarket. first infield/outfield on paper focusing on year, and quickly adds day with a double- workouts we looked al, youth and will be a top that Strathrd, Team header against Team ‘most in mid-season contenderif they put it Sports, Guelph and Sports aCHiliside. All form." all together. He also Hespeler won't.roll doubleheader affairs Notes: CHYMY field manager Glenn Moeser offered that Burlington has an impressive club on paper focusing on youth and will be a top contender if they put it all together. He also expects Cambridge to be correspondingly stronger with greater pitching depth this They will be wanting to have things shipshape by Sunday as after that, Juniors' next six games are against what should be the league‘s top three teams. CHYM'rs. Burlington and Cam- bridge. Habldrk. from St. Clements, recently joined Team Sports after a one year hiatus from fastball coaching. The year previous he was coach of the K-W Morrison Painting ladies team. and he brings with him a wealth of experience in the game. In other news affecting the Junior clu.b/'ream Sports has drawn New Hamburg as their opening round opponent in the junior eliminations to be held in Oshawa July on. Some 25 teams are entered in that event. midget," said Siopiolosz. "That's another reason why we're still welcoming any players that want to come out." Juniors will have two exhibitions prior to opening against Festival City Transmission in Stratford (Sebringvilie) Sunday. Last night they went up against the KFL's Kitchener News and Thursday play CHYM'rs. Team Sports will also be the host for the was junior eliminations at Hillside Park after being awarded the event in Toronto on the weekend. "It seems everywhere you turn, a new Junior club is popping up these days," commented Siopiolosz. Juniors will also hold their annual tom-men! for IEDUI year, and quickly adds that Strattbrd, Team Sports, Guelph and Hespeler won't ‘roll over and play dead for anyone either... CHYM'rs open at home one week from Thurs- day with a double- header against Team Sports at' Hillside. All doubleheader affairs are two seven-inning stints. with.extra im nings only in game two if necessary.