Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 August 1997 — Page 9

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GEARING UP—NorthWood Middle School boys are shown with their coaches, as they 'gear up' for the coming football season. The young Panthers kick off the season against Schmucker, Thursday, September 11, 4:30p.m. The eighth grade plays at Schmucker, while the seventh footballers host the contest. Practice began August 19 for eighth, with head coach Bob Harkness

DeKalb Invitational crown to Panthers

The North Wood High School boys’ tennis team captured the crown in Saturday’s 22nd Annual DeKalb Invitational, featuring eight varsity teams. The Panthers finished first with 34 poipts, while East Noble placed second tit 27„ ans Belmont third with 16. Leading the way for the champions were No. 1 singles, Eric Bowers; No. 2 singles, Peter Metz, and No. 3 singles, Blaine Beehler. Each won his division. At the number one spot, Bowers defeated East Noble 6-2, 6-4, DeKalb 6-1, 6-4, and Angola (finals) 6-2, 6-3. Metz topped West Noble 6-2, 63, East Noble 6-2,6-4 and DeKalb (finals) 6-2,6-3. Beehler earned his title by topping Norwell 6-4,6-3, West Noble 6-2,6-2, and East Noble (finals) 6-4,6-4.

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assisted by Todd Wegmiller, Jody Lengacher and Mark BeMiller. Seventh opened practice August 20, under head coach, Steve Shively, and assistants Keith Foley, Rob Henschen and Matt Hockert. There are approximately 55 eighth grade team members and 70 seventh grade gridders.'(AN photos by John Barr)

The No. 1 doubles team of James Allen and Chet Walters finished third, topping Angola 6-1,6-3 and West Noble 6-2, 6-4. Shawn Hoover and Bobby Brown teamed up at the No. 2 doubles position, finishing fourth with a wiif dVer Jay Coumv.fi-S^ Youth bowlers register Registration for the Nappanee Youth Bowling program will take place August 27-September 6, at Gold Crown Lanes, 1057 E. Market St., Nappanee. Bowling begins Saturday, September 6. Questions may be directed to Paul or Deb at the bowling lanes, or call 773-2145.

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Tournament results announced

The following results have been announced by the Lady Swingers Golf League, for play of August 18-19, as well as tournament winners. Class A —low gross, Wendy

Bellman wins golf shootout Joe Bellman emerged Sunday, August 24, as the 1997 Keyßank Million Dollar Golf Shoot-Out champion. Out of 67 finalists at Black Squirrel Golf Club, Bellman came closest to the pin on a 135-yard shot —seven feet, three inches. A wet green allowed for little or no roll on most attempts, according to reports. This is the third annual event held to benefit ADEC. Panthers fall in opener The North Wood girls’ soccer team lost its season opener to Goshen, August 21, in a 1-5 Northern Lakes Conference outing. The Panthers were 4-12 in shots, 3-6 saves and 2-5 comers. The North Wood goal was scored by Anne Brubaker, assisted by Jessica Speed, in the game’s 48th minute. Five different players scored for the winning Redskins. North Wood returns to action Thursday, August 28, 4:30p.m., at Warsaw.

Nappanec Advance News Wednesday, August 27,1997

Johnson, 50; low net, Lynette Fitz Simmons, 44. Class B—low gross, Mary Osborne, 51; low net, Jill Mishler, 36. Class C—low gross, Sandy Coy, 55; low net, Becky Lehman and Pat Middaugh, tied at 41. Class D—low gross, Mary Phillips, 67; low net, Marilyn Strakowski and Marian Yoder, tied at 44.

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WE LOVE OUR PANTHERS—Panther fans gathered early Friday night, for tailgate parties, and pre-game festivities, as the long-awaited confrontation between area powers Jlmtown and North Wood became a reality. Local fans were disappointed, however, when the Jims took over early and dominated the non-conference season-opener, 28-14. The loss snapped NW's 37-game regular-season win streak—the state's longest. Panther fans will continue their support, win or lose, and are preparing for this week's game against Bremen. The home contest begins at 7:30p.m. (AN photo by Kim Keiser)

Low Putts—Lois Horn, 17. 5 The tournament was completed/ August 19, with Wendy Johnson-, winning the championship flight-: and Dee Bricker placing second./ The A-Flight winner was Pal-: Parks, with Mary Osborne second;-: B-Flight—Sandy Coy, first, and-: Lois Horn, second, and C-Flight—■? Esther Roth, first, and Tobias, second. *

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