46 — Wednesday, July 1, 1992 — North Shore News Lions kick off season with Tom Peacock BACK IN the days when Canucks named Boudrias and Tallon and Ververgaert wore sideburns, seersucker suits and high-heeled boots, there was a distinguished-looking man who reported to the rink each game night prepared to contribute in his own way to the hockey club’s infant ex- istence. Tom Peacock, with his deep, velvet and authoritative voice, was the Canucks’ original public ad- dress announcer. . ‘ Rival NHL teams would request tapes of his work and sit down with their own P-A men and say: “Here, listen to this guy ... that’s how we want you to sound!” This was a Peacock that sat perched in his Coliseum cage spreading his feathery sound for tl consecutive NHL winters. (“And two years before that,” he says, proudly, ‘With Joe Crozier’s old Western League Canucks."') Peacock voluntarily resigned following the 1980-81 season when his spiralling radio career took him to the heights of general manager for both CK WX and CJAZ. “Because of trave] commit- ments for the two radio stations i suddenly found myself missing too many Canuck games,’’ he was saying from his West Vancouver backyard the other day. “In fairness to the hockey club, 1 figured it was time to step aside.”” Now, at the age of $3, Peacock . is about to return to the sports arena broadcast booth ... this time with the B.C. Lions. When football fans file into B.C. Place Stadium for tomorrow night’s pre-season assignment Greg Douglas . GOAL LINES against Hamilton, it will be Peacock’s baritone delivery boun- cing off the teflon roof welcoming the masses to the Leos’ inaugural home appearance of this 1992 CEL season. “It was the last thing in the world I thought I’d be doing,”’ Peacock says. - “In fact, I just agreed to the idea a few days ago. Frank Gigliotti (Lions’ president and ‘long-time Peacock pal) hounded me for weeks. I finally figured, ‘What the hell, I’ve got the time now and it’li be fun.’”” Gleneagles practice nets expected by end of July DUFFERS WAITING to tee-off at West Vancouver's Gleneagles Golf Course will soon be able to use that waiting time practising their swings at four practice nets. West Vancouver District Coun- cil approved last week the con- struction of four stalls of golf practice nets at the municipally owned and run golf course. West Vancouver recreation su- perintendent Colin Campbell said the practice nets will take approx- imately two weeks to construct, and they should be open to goifers some time this month. Gleneagles golf pro Tryg Wenn is funding the practice nets’ con- struction. His capital costs are ex- pected to be returned in about four months. A revenue split of 55% for West Vancouver and 45% for Wenn will then kick in. The facility would be owned by West Vancouver when Wenn’s capital costs aré recovered. The per-bucket of balls cost at the practice nets wili be $2.75, which will be in addition to the green fees. During a West Vancouver District council meeting Iast week, . Ald. Diana Hutchinson broadened By Anna Marie D’Angelo - and Maureen Curtis the practice-net motion so that revenue generated would go, to future capital costs at the golf course and not just to the con- struction of a new pro shop and washrooms. “[ think this is a fair way to spend the money,’* said Hutchin- son on Monday. The practice nets are expected to generate $60,000 to $70,000 a year at the popular golf course. The nets are not a_ driving range. The distance. between tee- off and a net will be between 12 to 15 feet. ‘ Proponents of the practice nets say it is highly unlikely that balls will travel into private property because a cedar hedge, a maintenance shop, Marine Drive and the Gleaneagles overflow parking lot are directly behind the nets. . ‘Christmas in July DEMOLITION SALE Sale starts July 2 15 to 50% orr Entire Stock 1765 Marine Or., West Vancouver 10am to 5pm Tues.-Sat. ° “ 926-9512 Peacock left his position as vice-president and general manag- er of All-Canada Radio, Pacific Region, two months ago. It was a financially-comfortable parting of the ways, aliowing him to work at his own pace as a broadcasting consultant. Peacock was CFUN’s morning and afternoon voice for five years (1962-67) before jumping to CKWX where he became a huge on-air personality until 1974, at which time he plunged into the management forum as program director at '°WX which eventually led to his general manager's post in 1981. : With the Lions, Peacock will actually be referred to as ‘‘a host,’’ reading commercial mate- ‘rial and introducing halftime shows. Laird Howard is the Leo’s public address announcer, happy * to have Peacock as his new side- kick. eee _ In this day of the $250-$300 charity golf tournaments, one group that’s never forgotten its roots is the Canuck Oldtimers. Last Friday, for a modest entry fee of $80, the close-knit hockey fraternity staged its annual outing at Hazelmere.. Traditionally, it’s a fun-filled, hilarious day that leads into the night with Canucks’ play-by-play man Jim Robson providing the laughs during the awards dinner. It’s the one time of the year Robson allows himself to get silly once he’s devoured his self-im- posed limit of three (OK, maybe four) beers. And traditionally, a gentle giant of a man by the name of Larry (Hank) Cahan has been at Rob- ~ son’s side to keep the party going. Cahan, who enjoyed every minute of a rambunctious NHL career that spanned 13 years, didn’t make his tee time Friday. He had suffered a fatal heart at- tack the night before at his home in New Westminster, dead at the unfair age of 58. His legion of friends and ad- mirers joined Hank’s wife, Elaine, daughter Shari and sons Larry Jr. and Brian to say their final farewell yesterday at St. Peter’s Church in New Westminster. Canuck Cldtimers’ president Gerry Sillers somehow found it within himself to take the microphone Friday at Hazelmere and break the news to his Rockey comrades. : The Canuck Oldtimers aren’t just friends. They are family. And Hank Cahan was their lovable leader. . Blues win fastpitch tourney THE NORTH Shore Softball Association’s Bantam ‘‘B”’ boys (15 and 16 years) fastpitch team, the North Van Blues, won the Maple Ridge Invita- tional fastpitch tournament held June 20 and 21 in Maple Ridge. Finishing the qualifying round of the tournament with three wins and one tie, the Blues combined a strong pit- ching performance by Scott Mayson and a grand slam home run by catcher Brett Marbry, defeating Maple Ridge 9-0 in the semi-final game. . Facing Chilliwack in the final, pitcher Josh Reynolds delivered his second no-hitter of the weekend, while short- stop Jason Young added his third home run of the weekend on route to a 40 victory and first place in the tournament: The North Shore Softball Association currently fields 27 teams, providing fastpitch . softball for boys aged six to 16 - at both the recreational and competitive levels. SOAR WITH EAGLES! 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