The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 August 1976 — Page 3

Syracuse Pony League wins four-way tourney

The Syracuse Pony League team capped off a great year by winning the league tournament. Syracuse bested North Webster 3-1, took out Mentone 9-4, and beat Leesburg in the finals 3-2. Scott Heady was the winning pitcher and in winning completed the season with an eight win zero loss mark. The champions finished the year with a 10-3 record. In the final game Syracuse went on top. scoring two runs in the first inning. Leesburg came back with runs in their first and second inning. The Jackets then scored a run in the top of the sixth as Robbie Ladner was hit with a pitch after two were out. Brian Roberts pinch hitting for Greg Carpenter dropped a single over the pitchers head. Kevin Schrock, another pinch hitter, hit a spinning ball dow*n the first base line that the Leesburg Laities handicap tournament results The South Shore Ladies handicap tournament winner was Jackie Wortinger Sandy Walgamuth was the handicap runner-up. Ladies play of the day Tuesday, Aug 3. was “Low gross" and "Low net ” Winners of the 18-hole-group were: Low gross — Jackie Wortinger and Karen Caudill Low net — Betty Nyce Low putt — Mildred Lot ter Winners of the nine hole group were : Low gross'- Marilyn Dick Low net — Ruth Wilcox Low putt — Anne Gallahan

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pitcher fielded and threw wild to first base as Rob Ladner scored what proved to be the winning run. Leesburg had runners on first and third bases with one out in the last of the seventh but Deeter hit a line drive to short stop and Ladner threw to Beezley at third base to complete the double play. Members of the team were. Shaun Stevenson, Scott Heady. Mike Murray, Greg Carpenter, Rob Ladner, Jeff Beezley, Steve Koble, Brian Roberts, Tim Kauffman. Darrel Stahley, Gary Vance, Greg Evans. Craig Eby, Kevin Schrock and Kevin Walker. Lauri Brouwer was the score keeper and Mary Jane Cox and Starr Caskey were the bat girls. The team was coached by Dan Caskey. FIRST HOLE-IN-ONE AT BIG BOULDER COURSE Paul S. Wise. 1651 E Market. Nappanee, hit the first hole-in-one on the Big Boulder golf course, on the north edge of Milford on SR 15, Wednesday. July 28 Wise used a seven iron to make a 110-yard shot to the number seven par three hole. Wise was playing with James Nelson. Sr. and son. Jim erf Nappanee Area dealer attends show Mr. and Mrs Floyd Wickersham erf Wick’S Marina, Big Barbee Lake, recently attended the 1977 Larson dealer meeting The three-day meeting was held at Arrowwood Lodge on Lake Darling. Alexandria. Minn

TENNIS PRACTICE TO BEGIN MONDAY Wawasee high school tennis practice will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday. Aug. 9. Those interested in participating should take 15 for insurance : and a completed physical form to the high school tennis court Monday morning. Forms may be picked up at the high school.

f - :~-r- t ~i —ir'T 'T~—| rS ' a a '-V\' 1 »• I B~ri T ' ,kJ V K TOURNEY CHAMPS — Winners of the recent four-way travel league tourney was the team from Syracuse. Shown here in the front row, left to right, are Chris Hare, Bobby Miagan, Mark DeWitt, Mark Detert, Ron Cripe, Jeff Glon, Dave Workman and Brian Kistler. In the back row are Coach Ron Roberts. Jim Cannon. Kevin Smith, John Vitanimi, Chris Beezley, Brian Brarbich, Tim Crum, Jim Plummer and Coach Lawrence Kistler.

h Summer The Syracuse Little League travel team won the local fourway tourney held at the Rotary park recently. Syracuse defeated Pierceton in the first game 13 to 7. Syracuse pitcher Mark DeWitt pitched four innings of no-hit ball in this game. Syracuse batting stars were Chris Beezley with 3 for 3 and Ron Cripe with 3 for 4. Dave Workman scored three runs Hersha. Hough and Jones each had triples for Pierceton. The second game found Milford defeating Sidney 14-4 Leading batters for Milford were Eric Beer 3 for 3 with one home run and Pat Speicher 2 for 3 with one home run. Scott Bradley and Lane Evans each had hits for Sidney. Sidney won the consolation game defeating Pierceton 7 to 5. Snep, Bradley and Kinch each had hits for Sidney Rose, Hersha and Jones led the Pierceton team in batting. The championship game found Syracuse defeating Milford 7 to 6 in a very tightly fought contest. Milford scored two runs in the

second inning while Milford pitcher, Greg Weisser. was holding Syracuse to one hit and no runs through the first four innings. Milford stetched its lead to 6 to 1 going into the seventh and final inning. The Syracuse team staged a dramatic rally scoring six runs in the top of the seventh and held on to win the game Leading the Syracuse team in batting was John Vitanimi 2 for 2, Mark DeWitt 1 for 1, and Brian Kistler 1 for 1. Leading hitters for Milford were Kent Stichter 3 for 3 and Pat Speicher 2 for 2. All Star Travel Team Batting Ave. Chris Beezley 684 Darren Grissamer 540 Brian Kistler .500 John Cannon 444 John Vitanimi 400 Mark DeWitt 385 Chris Hare < .285 Dave Workman 266 Ron Cripe .263 Brian Brannich .214 Mark Detert .200 Tim Crum .200 Kevin Smith .166 Jeff Glon .166 Syracuse Travel League Tourney: All Tourney Team Snep. Sidney, pitcher; Bradley. Sidney, shortstop; Kinch, Sidney, catcher; Hersha, Pierceton, infielder, pitcher; Hough. Pierceton, short stop; Wood Pierceton, catcher; Speicher, Milford, pitcher; Bea-, Milford, catcher; Weisser, Milford, pitcher; Beezley, Syracuse, third base; Cripe. Syracuse, catcher; DeWitt, Syracuse, pitcher.

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Wawasee baseball team finishes its summer season The Wawasee high school baseball team ends its Northern Lake Conference season with nine wins and five losses. They tied Goshen for second place in the ratings. Plymouth was first with 11 wins and three losses. All-conference teams were named at Plymouth. Monday, July 26. Two members of the Wawasee team were selected for- - first team. They are Vince Rhodes, pitcher and Brian Smith, infielder. t Dan Crow was named to the second team as catcher and Greg Evans, third baseman. received an honorable mention.

Dewart lake, area skiers win at state

Kris Golden of Dewart Lake won the outstanding female skier award and was first overall when members of the Water Ski. Inc., were hosts for the Rolli Williams memorial state championship tournament held at Nellans Lake near Warsaw last Saturday and Sunday. Kris was first in girls jump and first in girls tricks and second in girls slalom. Other members of Water Ski, Inc., who placed at the tournament were as follows: Bud Roby — Second in boys jimp and fourth in boys slalom Mary Gagliano — Second in women’s slalom and fourth in women’s jump Jan Wade — First in women s tricks and third in women's tricks and third in women's slalom Susie Rector — First in junior girls trick, second in junior girls jump and third in junior girls slalom and first overall Tim Blackburn — Third in boys tricks, fourth in junior boys slalom and fifth in junior boys

FOOTBALL PRACTICE TO BEGIN ON AUGUST J Wawasee high school football practice will begin August 9 for all boys, grades 10.11 and 12. Those interested should report to the gym at 8 a.m. Freshmen football candidates should report to the gym August IC. at 9 a.m. All boys must have physical before they will be allowed to practice. Physical forms may be picked up at the high school office.

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SSSMMHf I, SL 1 * A r * FW b k at m ~ L NO. i — They say they are No. 1 and they are correct! The Milford team won the Land of Lakes youth league championship with an undefeated season. Shown from left in the front row are Jeff Richards. Dick Doll, Jerry Auer, Ross Dahlstrom, Gary Gerencser and Jay Auer. In back are Vince Price. Rick Pena, Eric Beer, Greg Weisser and Brian Goshert.

I IL sßa ■ BF GIANTS — The major league girls championship team at Milford is shown above. In the front row from left are Carmen Castillo, Tracy Ryman. Lori Clark, Stephanie Baumgartner. Lupe Castillo and Tammy Beer. ' In the second row are Barb Henson, Sherrill Wise, Denise Mast, Sylvia Wright, Andrea Henson, Jeanie Dean, Susie Schmucker and Roxanne Auer.

jump and second overall Kim Contos — First in men’s tricks and first overall Harley Chalk — Third in men’s tricks and second overall Randy Sharkey — First in men’s II tricks and first overall Paul Allenbach — First in senior men’s tricks. Jerry Hickman — First in men’s II jump, second overall and fourth in slalom Don Bucher — Fifth in men’s II slalom Sarah Allenbach — Second in women's tricks Mark Stinson — Third in men s I jump In addition three represented the Dewart Lake Ski club. They are as follows: Mike Golden — fourth in junior boys slalom and fourth in junior boys tricks Robin Haab — Second in junior girls tricks and fourth in junior girls slalom Bob Whitlock — Fourth in senior men’s jump Maxwelton ladies golf results “Blind Partners’’ was the play of the day for Maxwelton Ladies last week Winners of the 18 hole contest were: First. Bobbie Powers and Marge Newcomer; second. Jane Auer and Esther Brewster; third. Mary Jane Knudson and Rose Mathew FRENCH WITHDRAW French forces withdrew Nov. 3,1950, from the frontier of Indochina.

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'uPnil - - HT| | ![ | NO-HITTER — These two Milford pitchers teamed up against Mentone to pitch a no-hitter. On the left is Greg Weisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser. and on the right is Pat Speicher, son of Mr. and Mrs. P_at Speicher. The duo struck out 17 batters as Milford took a 5-0 victory over Mentone.

REUNION FOR WAWASEK HIGH SCHOOL'S CLASS OF'7l SAT., AUG. 21, 1976 AT THE SYRACUSE PARK For litfenMHwi AbU iMWvrt** Hm< 45747 M, M*4SS« Or PARENTS — Please Contact Your Alumnus If Out Os State

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