The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 May 1983 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 18,1983

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Sports

Warriors take second in NLC — fail to stop Plymouth for lead

With what appeared to be an easy victory over North Wood on Friday nOon the Wawasee baseball team tightened the Northern Lakes Conference race, moving into second place. However, the Warriors’ move to the top was stopped Monday when they were defeated by conference leader Plymouth. Wawasee, behind the strong hitting and pitching of senior Kevin Smith, moved into sole possession of second place with the 6-1 victory over North Wood. Plymouth defeated the Warriors 6-2. Wawasee is now 8-5 in conference play, Plymouth is 10-3. In the North Wood game Smith pitched a five-hitter as he connected for three hits and two RBIs. Wawasee got off to a three-run first inning, added two runs in the second and then was held until the sixth when the final run was ?. scored. Smith, the winning pit-— cher, and fellow senior Pat Hare had run-scoring singles in the first inning with Eric Beer adding a sacrifice fly. Both Smith and Beer had RBI singles in the second inning. The final run came when Dave Workman was hit by a pitch, sacrificed to second and then sent home by designated hitter Jon Vitaniemi’s single. The Panthers were held scoreless until the sixth when Rick Yoder hit a single and then made the trip around the bases to home. Tough Plymouth The victory by Plymouth on Monday clinched at least a tie for the Pilgrims in the conference. It will be their ninth consecutive NLC title. Smith had an RBI single and Beer a sacrifice fly for Wawasee’s two runs. They came in the seventh inning. Records Set Sixth rated Fort Wayne North defeated the Warriors 12-11 and 9-7 at North in a double header bn Saturday. The game saw two WHS records fall. Smith hit his 34th base hit of the season to top 33, the record set by Jay Kaiser in 1977 and Tony Blackburn stole his 17th base to top 16, the record set by Kaiser in 1979. Brian Kistler had three hits and Smith and Hare had two each in the first game. Tim Fraser and Hare had doubles in the second game and Vietaniemi had a triple. Concord Defeated Wednesday Last Wednesday the Warriors defeated concord 5-1 in a conference game. They got all five runs in the first inning. Kistler

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FINAL FINISHER — Robbie Strieby. eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strieby. Milford, placed second in the Cub Division at the 1983 Aurora Bowhunter Nationals in Illinois. Robbie, a member of the Hoss Hills Bowmen, competed against approximately 100 other youth in his category and was required to successfully shoot a total of 40 targets with his bow. Robbie plans to enter other competitions this summer. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

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OUTSTANDING WEEK — Warrior pitcher Keven Smith has had an outstanding week. Shown here on the mound at the North Wood game last Friday, he claimed an easy victory over the visiting Panthers. Kevin hurled a five-hitter, had three hits and drove in two RBl’s in the 6-1 victory. On Saturday, the WHS senior broke a school record as he connected for his 34th base hit. (Photo by Derk Kuhn)

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INTENSE — M-J photographer Derk Kuhn caught Warrior baseball coach Myron Dickerson with this intense look as he watched his Warriors last Friday afternoon. Wawasee defeated North Wood 6-1 after a three-run first inning.

two-run single. Brian Henson struck out 12 while walking five. Beer had three singles in four times at bat. Cox had a single and a double.

Minton named IHSAA district X-country coach Jerry Minton, Wawasee High School track coach, has been picked as Indiana High School Athletic Association District 11, girls’ cross country coach of the year. The honor was bestowed on him by the board of the IHSAA. Minton has also been selected and will be inducted into the Huntington County High School basketball hall of fame which is sponsored by the Police Athletic League. He played for Lancaster High School (no longer in existence) in the 1957-58 seasons.

Sports Calendar Week Os May 18 To May 25 WEDNESDAY Sixth Grade Lakeland Track Meet 3:45 p in., at Wawasee Junior varsity and varsity baseball 4:30 p.m., at Warsaw THURSDAY Wawasee boys' golf NLC meet at North Wood Boys’ track sectional at Plymouth Tippe Valley Invitational track meet 4 p.m. SATURDAY Wawasee golf 9 a m. vs Lafayette Tennis sectional At Elkhart Memorial TUESDAY Golf sectional At Eel River Varsity baseball 4:30 p.m., vs Central Noble at Wawasee WEDNESDAY Girls’ track regional At Fort Wayne Northrop

j Na Ladies A GoH AResuhs SOUTHSHORE The play of the day on Tuesday at the South Shore Golf Club was “Even Holes.” • Winners in the 18-hole group were as follows: Low gross, Jacqui Wortinger; low net, Maxine Fuller and Ellie Caudill; low putts, Mildred Lotter, Ann Gallahan, Lavon Garr and Peg Smith Winners in the nine-hole play were: low gross, Ruth Wilcox and Olive Locke; low net, Ginny Dewitt; and low putts, Ginny Lamley BIG BOULDER BELLES The Big Boulder Belle’s golfing season has started with several new members. The morning league tees off at 9 a m. and the afternoon league tees off at 5:30 p.m. New officers for the 1983 season are as follows: President — Leatrice Rapp Vice president — Barbara Schultz Secretary-treasurer — Ruth Beer Score keeper — Evelyn Orn In the nine hole play on May 11, Donna Beer had low gross, second place went to Evelyn Orn. Low net went to Maxine Johnson and low putts to Donna Beer with Evelyn Orn having second low putts. Anyone wishing to participate in the Big Boulder Belle leagues is asked to contact one of the above officers or the clubhouse. MAXWELTON Maxwelton’s Ladies Golf League held a golf match on May 11. The play of the day was “Most Sixes.” For 18 holes of play the first place winner was Caryl Gildersleeve, second place was a tie between June Auer and Doris Sedgwick. For the nine hole, first place tie went to Pat Hoover and Bonnie Newman and second place was shared by Patty Norman, June Lantz and Nan Leatherman.

Tuesday Afternoon Ladies hold banquet, receive awards

The Tuesday Afternoon Ladies held their spring banquet on May 3. The Dewart Lake Marina team members were the hostesses for the afternoon. Tables were decorated with bud vases with silk flowers made by the hostesses. After a short business meeting, officers were elected for the following year. The new officers are: President — Lucy White Vice president — Sandra Sawyer Sergeant of Arms — Marlene David Awards were then given to the following winners: First place team — Premiere High scratch series — Connie Inks

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PLANNING STRATEGY AT CTB — Darrell Orn, kneeling in front, is planning his next inning’s strategy and instructing his team in league play at CTB, Inc., as Forrest Ramser, company vice president, far left, Athens, Ga., looks on. Pictured to the left of Ramser are team members: Dan Wayt, Devin Knisley, Greg Stump. Denny Lechlitner, Jim Strube. Chuck Wray, Craig Sears and Del Acton. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

CTB form softball league for employees'

Over 110 men and some 20 women signed up for summer softball at CTB, Inc., Milford for intra-company leagues designed for employees’ “fun.” The men’s league began on May 16 and will run for 14 weeks with seven teams participating in games played on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. All evening games are played at 4:45 p.m. with HOLE IN ONE AT BIG BOULDER Marvin Rapp of Milford shot a hole-in-one at Big Boulder Golf Course, Milford, on Monday of this week. It was the first hole-in-one of the season for the course and Rapp became the first Milford man to get the ball in the hole on one shot at the golf course. Rapp was golfing with his wife, Leatrice, and made his ace on the 116-yard number seven. He will receive a trophy from the golf course for his hole-in-one. ISWA wrestling tournament held May 14 Indiana State Wrestling Association held its tournament on Saturday, May 14, at Harding High School, Fort Wayne. In the Midget class first place went to Mike Yoder in the 75 pound class. In the advanced class 105 pound, Jeff Welborn placed third. Brad Traviolia placed first in the 130 pound class and Steve Yoder placed first in the 138 pound class.

High scratch game — Connie Inks and Sue Wolferman High handicap series — Stella Heckaman High handicap game — Meredith McDaniel Most improved — Lani Hoffer High league average — Sue Wolferman High team game scratch — State Bank High team series scratch — Todd’s High team game handicap — Dewart Lake Marina High team series handicap — Commodore Special award from WIBC to Betty Kline for picking up the big four split. UNIFORM NIGHT AT" MILFORD MAY 26 Members of the Milford Baseball Boosters Organization have set Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m. as uniform night for the summer youth program. The event will take place in the elementary school gym.

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teams playing seven innings or until 6 p.m. Saturday games, designed for night shift employees, start at 10 a m. and again are seven innings or played until 11:15. Tuesday evenings are reserved for the women league with the women playing among themselves. They may also play outside teams later in the summmer. Bob Auer and John Replogle are in charge of the women’s teams. League Origin A survey was taken last fall to see how much employee interest there would be in playing softball. CTB president. Jim Evans, agreed if there was enough interest, a diamond could be built. More than 90 people reacted in favor of the league, so this spring another survey was taken and sign-up sheets were posted. With the positive reaction, CTB

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CONNECTS! — Jay Kaiser of Douglas’ Team successfully connected with the pitch during recent CTB, Inc., softball league play. CTB organized intra-company leagues after employees expressed interest in the company organized effort. John Replogle, league director, is pictured above shading his eyes while Greg Stump of Orn’s Team is catching. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

Warrior golfers take NIC lead

With their victory over Rochester Monday at the South Shore Golf Club the Wawasee golfers took the lead in the Northern Lakes Conference. The Warriors won the match 320-323. Jeff Atwood was low for Wawasee with 78. He was followed by Bryan Beatty with 80, Kim

Netters top Manchester

Members of the Wawasee High School girls’ tennis team defeated Manchester 4-3 last Wednesday. Heather Yoder defeated Barb Orpet 6-1, 6-1; Tammy Heckaman of Manchester defeated Carla Williams 6-3, 1-6, 6-2; Angie Tate of Manchester defeated Sharon Bohnstedt 7-5, 62; Lisa Keener defeated Jami Egolf 7-5, 6-7; and Therian Hinsley defeated Judie Schroll 6-

officials gave the go ahead to build a diamond; and a comittee, headed by John Replogle, was formed to handle all league details. Also serving on the committee were: Bob Auer. Mike Miller, Tim Yoder, Tony McDowell and Larry Bucholtz. Assignments were made with John Replogle and Bob Auer responsible for acquiring equipment; and organizing teams, schedules, rules and guidelines. Mike Miller. Larry Buckholtz, Tim Yoder and Tony McDowell were responsible for diamond construction. Things materialized the week end of May 14 as Mike Miller put the final touches on the ball diamond. Managers for the team were choosen with the following men each heading a team: Charles Woodling. Tony McDowell, Gary Thornburg, Darrell Orn, Ron

Zurcher with 80, Dave Schacht with 80 and Keith Burbank with 82. Scott Gardner was Rochester’s low scorer and medalist for the match with 74. The JV lost a close 373-372 match to the visitng Zebras. Scores for the Warriors were Steve Dunithan 82, Jeff Schmahl

3,6-2. In doubles competition, Donna Carpenter and Pam Michael of Manchester defeated Melissa and Michelle Courtney 6-4, 6-3; and Lisa Hunter and Candy Clevenger teamed up to defeat Bonita Neely and Michelle Hanker 2-6,6-2,6-3. Wawasee’s record is now 5-7. The junior varsity also won 6-2 and also has a 5-7 record for the season.

The junior varsity also won 6-2 and also has a 5-7 record for the season.

Douglas and Gary Vance. The managers then drew names out of a box, making each team composed of at least 15 members. To assure everyone has a good time, the two main rules are: everyone bats at least three innings and everyone has the chance to field at least three innings. In the first game of the year. Dar.rell Orn’s team scored seven runs in the last of the fifth inning to break a 7-7 tie and win by a score of 14-9. Denny Lechlitner was the winning pitcher with Ron Douglas taking the loss. Women Teams ' The women will play three times per month under a set summer schedule. As mentioned earlier, the women will decide whether they play games among themselves only, or schedule games with other women teams in the area.

93, Jay Baumgartner 97 and Jeff Taylor 101. The varsity is now 13-3 for the season and 6-1 in the conference. Both Rochester and Wawasee will see action again on Thursday in the Northern Lakes Conference meet at Huntington. Bacon bake For perfect, flat, clean wonderful bacon, try this. Just preheat your oven to 350. Put the bacon slices on a foilcovered baking sheet, lay a sheet of foil on top, bake them for six minutes, turn them over and bake them for three minutes on the other side. Sticky arms Keep all arm covers in place by laying a sheet of art foam (available at art-supply stores* between the arm cover and the arm rest