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Cornwall Celtics Bantam #1 Wins the Northumberland -

Nemesis Clash Lacrosse Tournament

Submitted Photo to the Blue Knights by scoring 4
unanswered goals in the 3rd period
he Cornwall Celtics Bantam #1
and beat Oshawa 5-4.
Tlacrosse team participated in the
The Celtics Bantam #1 player
Northumberland - Nemesis Clash
roster includes Daylon Ezard,
Lacrosse Tournament, June 3-5,
Cameron Fraser, Connor Hum,
2016 in Cobourg, ON and earned

Landen Sinfield, Ben Houle, Seamus
themselves a championship title.
The team won 2 of 3 in the O’Connell, Brock Turcotte, Ewan
McMaster, Tyler Bowen, Shane
preliminaries by outscoring the Barrie
Bombers 9-3 and the Clarington Gaudreau, Steven Williams, Kieran
McRae, Isaac MacDougall, Oliver
Green Gaels #2 9-0. The team’s
only loss of the tourney came at the Hughes, Kaleb Malyon, Alex Dovas,
and Colby Dobbins. The bench staff
hands of the Oshawa Blue Knights
4-2. In the semi-finals the Celtics includes Head Coach Tom Hughes,

beat their arch rivals Gloucester Assistant Coaches Mike Fawthrop

Griffins #1 4-1 and advanced to and D’Arcy O’Connell, Trainer
the finals. In the championship Owen Hughes and Manager Stan Photo Supplied

game, the Celtics avenged their loss Hum.

presents Sports Panel

The sports world recently lost two influential sports heroes, Muhammad Ali and Gordie Howe.
What are your comments on their careers and the impact they had on their sports?

Gilles Gaudet - Sports Enthusiast - “The Greatest” and “Mr. Hockey”, two terms of endearment, aptly describing sports
legends Ali and Howe. Gordie made his mark in hockey, combining power and skill in a manner that no one had ever seen
before. He terrorized opponents with his deft skills and vicious physical play, with longevity rivalling Methuselah. Ali
was and is, one of the most revered icons in the history of the world. The brash young man from Louisville was a boxer
par excellence, with talents only exceeded by his flamboyant boastful predictions. On the world stage, he became a role

model for blacks, inspiring and challenging them to achieve the greatness that he aspired to. He transitioned from being a
polarizing objector to the Vietnam War, to a global symbol of peace and freedom, beloved and respected by all. These two
great men can now rest in peace, it’s well deserved.

Jake Lapierre - Conditioning Coach - Gordie Howe, the Canadian farm boy who worked all his remarkable life, earned
the respect and awe that came with being “Mr. Hockey”. Gordie could put his team ahead with a timely goal or even the

score with opponents with his elbows and fists. I remember my grandfather cursing Gordie every time he stepped onto the
ice against The Rocket Richard or Beliveau. If there’s anything hockey fans love, it’s a hard working leave it all on the ice,
all heart, tough rugged, humble grass roots hockey player; that was Gordie.
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr “aka Muhammad Ali” born in the segregated southern US, was arguably the sport of boxing most
celebrated athlete. Muhammad Ali became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the world heavyweight boxing champion
in 1964. He developed his persona in the ring and in front of the media cameras. I still recall the media frenzy over Cassius
changing his name, announcing his Muslim religion and his controversial refusal of military service. Ali never backed down
from a challenge; regardless of all the distractions around him (self-imposed or otherwise) Muhammad Ali still managed to
float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and proved he was the greatest.

Jim Riddell - Seaway Karate Club Gordie Howe and Muhammad Ali were arguably each the best ever in their respective
sports. “Mr. Hockey” and “The Greatest” had abilities that were far superior to most of their opposition, and both had
exceptionally long careers. Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, then 6 more in the WHA, still taking a regular shift at age

52. Howe finished top 5 in NHL scoring for 20 consecutive years and averaged well over a point per game during his career.
Ali won Olympic Gold in 1960, turned pro and in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history KO’d Sonny Liston to win the

heavyweight title in 1964. Stripped of his title in 1967 for refusing to go to Viet Nam, Ali was not allowed to fight and did
not return to the ring until late 1970. In another major upset in 1974 Ali KO’d the undefeated George Foreman to win back
the title, then successfully defended it ten times over the next four years. Over the duration of his career Muhammad Ali
won 56 fights and defeated eight heavyweight champions. Gordie Howe and Muhammad Ali each transcended their sports.

Both were icons and living legends, two of the most beloved athletes of all time.