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30 THE CHRONICLE September 30.2003 IPQ^ NEWS Lords look sood in final stretch By John Herron Chronicle Staff The Durham Lords baseball club lost two games to the No.l rated team in the CIBA in a pair of non-conference matchups on Wednesday, Sept. 24, The two losses to Brock University arc meaningless in the Ontario Conference standings, where the Lords hold top spot with a 10-2 record. Although insignificant towards conference standings, The Lords were looking to send a message to Brock, as well themselves, to show they’re able to compete with the best. "These games are extremely important because it gives us an idea of the type of com- petition we’ll meet should we make it to the nationals," said first base coach John Carr. The Lords got stomped In the first game by an 8-6 score but put up more of a fight in the second game, before los- ing 8-6. Coach Carr put things into perspective after the games by stating that any team can beat another on any given " day. , "We proved that we could stay with these guys during the second game, and things could easily be different next time," said Can. Heading into the final weekend of the season the Lords were scheduled to play a double-header in Ottawa against Carteton on Saturday, Sept. 27, and finished up at home with another two against Queen’s on Sunday. Carlcton sits in the base- ment of the Ontario conference with a 2-10 record. The Lords had a good opportunity to win botli games and remain ahead of the University of Ottawa in the standings. Results will be available In the next edition of The Chronicle. "Our thinking is that we want to go out there this weekend and take all four" said third baseman Mark Williamson. Finishing in first place allows tlie Lords to play at home against the fourth- place team, currently George Brown College, Durham han- dled GBC easily during their season series, going 4-0 against them. Should Durham drop to second spot in the Ontario Conference they would still retain home-field advantage for the semi-finals and face the third- place team, some- tiling that Carr believes to be important. "Finishing first or second is extremely Important because we play in our home park," said Carr. "If we go to Kingston where it’s only 200 feet to right field anything can be a home run and our great team defence is taken away," added Can. The conference semi-finals take place Oct. 4-5. Matchups will be determined at the end of regular season play. Photo fay John Herron YOU’RE OUTI (ALMOST): Chris Bowler attempts to stop a Brock player from getting to second base. The Lords lost the two game double-header. Baseball coach important member of team By John Herron Chronicta Staff He’s scouted ball-players for the New York Yankees. He currently scouts for the Milwaukee Brewers. At Durham College, he’s com- piled an impressive record of 152 wins and 106 losses while coaching the men’s baseball team, the Lords. However, Sam Dempster will be the first to admit that winning games and achieving personal records takes a back seat to coaching baseball and being around the game he loves. "Just to be able to go on the field and have an opportunity to coach fine young men like these guys is my greatest accomplishment," The players aren’t the only people on the team the veteran coach enjoys spending time with, "I’ve got four of the best guys around to help coach the team, they’re unbelievable," said Dempster. He’s referring to Bob Johnston, Greg Hannah, John Can and Colin Dempster, the assistant coaches for the Lords. Following in his father’s footsteps, Colin pursued a career in baseball by playing two years of college ball in ’Alabama, and an additional two years of university ball in North Carolina, "Character, being my own person and standing up for what I believe in are some of the important things my dad has taught me," said the younger Dempster. Dempster also teaches valu- able lessons to his players. Reese Davies, a second year Photo by John Herron LONG-TIME HEAD COACH: Sam Dempster watches along with his son Colin Dempster as his players look for another win. shortstop with the team said, "Sam has taught me how to field a ground ball really well, so I’ve improved on that." "I’ve also improved on my hitting because he’s told me to just relax and focus on the ball and make a good swing." Coaching a college baseball team also involves acting as a part-time counselor on road trips, Coach Dempster is often seen speaking with players who may be experiencing trouble with homesickness or witli their studies. Those who know Dempster mention the coach’s incredi- ble level of tolerance and his uncanny sense of humour. " Every moment with Sam is a humorous moment because he has a great sense of humour and keeps everything light on the bench, which helps his players to relax even when mistakes are made," said Assistant Coach Greg Hannah. During the 1999 National Championships in St. Catharines, Ont., Durham’s Athletic Director (Ken Babcock) decided to attend Durham’s game against Laval. As Babcock arrived he noticed that coach Dempster was absent from the dugout and positioned behind the backstop. The umpire officiating the crucial contest had taken exception to a comment made by the usually mild- mannered coach and. incon- ceivably ejected Dempster from the game. When Babcock asked him what happened, Dempster told the confused Athletic Director he had decided to view tlie game from a different vantage point to sec how the umpire was doing. All kidding aside, Babcock believes Dempster will be a permanent fixture with the Lords for many seasons to come. "Baseball at Durham College is synonymous with Sam Dempster," said Babcock. "One day Sam will move on but that is not something we’re looking at right now." Apart from his managerial and coaching duties at Durham College, the fiery baseball guru has spent a great deal of time and effort scouting players for the New York Yankees. Chris Kemlo is one of the most recent players recom- mended to the Yankees by the coach. He now plays A-ball for one of their minor league affiliates. Kemlo, a talented young pitcher from the Oshawa area made a trip to the Lords home park (Kinsman Stadium) last year in an attempt to inspire some of the aspiring pitchers on the staff. "It was really niqe to see him come out here last year and share some of his experi- ences with our players and offer them some advice," said Dempster. Dempster has since taken is his knowledge of scouting young players to the Milwaukee Brewers. But instead of talking about all of his coaching success and accomplishments, he would much rather speak of all the friendships he has developed through the game, the Faith Baptist Church he attends in Whitby, his family and his four (soon to be five) grand- children.
THE CHRONICLE September 30, 2003 31 JfOKK NEWS Te e ing o ff for s u c c e s s Low scores lead to big wins on the course By John Draper Chronicle Stall l-’ore! On a warm, fall day the Durham Lords golf team teed off to see who would make it past tlic first round of try-outs. Tlic Lords, defend- ing Canadian College Athletic Association bronze medal- lists, played two 18-holc com- plete rounds Sept. 10 and 11 at their home course, Lakeridge Links in Osliav/a. The final team roster for the men is Ryan Szwereda, Jeremy Brimble, Bill Minkhorst, Kyle Welsh, Steve Rodriguez, Cale Smith, Tyier MacEhearn and Josh Growden. The final team roster for the women is Kate Hill, Brittany Caldwell and Kim Phillips. Coach Mike Duggan was pleased with the turnout and pleased the interest in golf is growing. Even though the season is young, there were some low scores from the tryouts. Kyle Welsh, the third-year captain, shot a 70. Coach Duggan said lie is one of Durham’s most consistent players. Jerciny Brimble shot a 73. Josh Growden shot 75, Bill Minkhorst 77, and Calc Smith carded a 77, even though he was five over par after the first two holes. For the first time Durham has a women’s golf team. The lowest score on the Ladies team was Kate Hill, who shot a 98. Hill is a first-year Professional Golf Management student. In addition to Hill, Kim Phillips, a third-year student, shot a 99. Although two golfers had successful rounds, Brittany Caldwell struggled. Caldwell, a first-year golf student, shot 115 in the first round. Day two of tryouts had ,Ryan Szwereda and Steve Rodrigiiez leading the team, both with 72. Cale Smith shot a 78. For the ladies it was a disappointing day. Kate Hill carded 100, with KATE HILL TEES OFF; The best women’s player on the Lords. Brittany Caldwell shooting 104. To add to the success this year, the Lords came In second at the St. Clair College Invitational held Windsor. The top scorer was Ryan Szwereda, who came In second overall in the Individual standings. Szwereda was Pholo by John Draper Durham’s rookie of the year last season. This women’s team was the first women’s golf team in Durham’s histo- ry. Lords strike out against Mountaineers Durham comes in second By Jeff Turco Chronicle Staff The Durham Lady Lords came out swinging at the beginning of the Can-Am Classic tournament, but they couldn’t get the hits when they needed them the most. r The Lady Lords lost the final of the Can-Am Classic tournament 5-0 to the Mohawk Mountaineers of Hamilton on Sept 21. The loss was the first for the team this year. "We came out flat with the bats, which is unusual for us," head coach Jim Nemish said after the game. Unusual indeed. The Lady Lords were completely domi- nant in round robin play, hitting everything that: was thrown their way and outscoring their opponents 27-3, including an 8-2 victory over the same Mohawk team that beat them in the finals. In the first game, the Lords overmatched their counter- parts, the Canadore Panthers for North Bay, bv beating the 12-2, with 10 of those runs coming in the first Inning. "We came out hitting rigtit .. ",. ,. ’ . Photo by Jeff Turco BASEBALL SEASON IS HERE: Karen McWIIIIams Improves her batting average by hitting a single. from the start, and that’s what we’ve been trying to press on the girls, to hit right from the start," said Neinish. Ruben. Brown had a strong game for the Lords, as she went 2-3 at the plate, with two runs -batted in. Karen Giffen and Jennifer Smolders also had strong games for the Lords, both with three RBIs. In the second game, the Lords got an ’outstanding pitching performance from Kristen Pandoff, who allowed only two earned runs and struck out an impressive eight batters, as Durham beat Mohawk College 8-2. "I think it was a good performance by Kristen," Nemish said after the game. "As a rookie, she threw a real good ball game." In game.,three, the Lords were again far superior to their opposition,, this tim.-t disposing of Mott College from Flint, Michigan 7-0. The Lords got some great performances from pitcher Erin Smith, who allowed two hits and struck out five, and Lenna Panou, who went 3-4 at the plate with 3 RBI’s. The Lady Lords got their first real test of the year in the semi-final against Robert Morris College from Chicago, Illinois, but still prevailed with a 5-4 victory. The key part of the game came when coach Nemish substituted veteran Karen Giffen for catcher Vanessa Chaborek. With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth, Giffen smacked a line drive over the head of the first baseman. It landed just fair and went in the corner. Giffen made it to home plate for the winning run. "Jim Nemish at third base sent her home, even though she was tired," said assistant coach Mal Smith. "She made a great slide at home. She wanted it and she got it." In the finals, the Lady Lords just couldn’t get any hits off the Mohawk pitcher, and this was their undoing. Coach Nemish was still pleased with effort. "We’ve been playing really well and the old saying is we were due for a loss, and unfortunately it came at the this time." Even though the Lords did- n’t win the tournament, they are still 3-0 in league play and have looked impressive in those games, outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 28-0. The coaching staff feels this team is even better than last year’s team. "We feel it is a little bit stronger than last year’s team. They have good harmony, which is nice to see," said Smith.
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