The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 June 1984 — Page 9

Sports

Pemberton in World Coon Championships

By MARK WEINSTEIN Sports Writer The 1984 Coon Hunting World Championships are just down the road for LaPaz native John Pemberton and his coon dog, Buck. The championships will take place on June 14-16 in Carmi, Illinois. “There will be thousands of people from all over the country at the championships,” said Pemberton. “My dream of taking a dog to the world championships has finally come true. Now all I need to do is win the competition.” Pemberton’s interest in coon hunting has been traced back to his father, and grandfather’s experience. “Coon hunting is a family heritage for me," said Pemberton. “My father's father started it, and now I am the only one carrying on with it. My other three brothers and dad have gotten away from it." Coon hunting. Unlike other forms of hunting, takes a lot of time and patience. Training the dog is like raising a child, according to Pemberton. “You have to correct the dog when they need it," said Pemberton. “Just like a child, the dog needs to know when he’s done something wrong, or right." Pemberton’s dog. Buck, has been with the Lapaz trainer since he was two years old. Now, at age five. Buck is in his prime, and Pemberton feels he will be a strong challenger for the world title. “I am going to win this championship, there's no doubt in my mind,” added the 21-year-old trainer. “The conditions are just right for Buck, but the secret is that I must call him like I hear him." Calling a dog. giving him instructions during the contest, is very hectic at the World Championship level. Three dogs and trainers compete at one time, and if conditions are not right, Pemberton could call another person’s dog and face a penalty. . “You have to be following the dog and listening for him all the

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time,” said Pemberton. “When I go to the championships, I have to block everything else out of my mind. I don’t care if it’s past due bills, or whatever. I need to be concentrating solely on the competition.” The world championships, which open June 14, are run on a elimination process. The first two days are qualifying pounds The top 20 dogs must qualify for the finals June 16. “It’s a big mental strain, both on the dog and myself,” said Pemberton of their preparation, and qualifying rounds. “I’ve put in a lot of time to get Buck ready, and when you think about it, come championship time, we can't make any mistakes." Although anyone can compete at the top level, Pemberton is the only resident in Marshall and St. Joseph County entered in the world championships. “This is no game,” said Pemberton. “You have a lot of money wrapped up in the competition, whether by entry fees, or lodging and food costs. You don’t enter unless you think you have a good chance of winning."

One reason why Pemberton feels so confident about their chance of winning is Buck's heritage. His father. Rockwood, the Mighty Blue Spike, was the 1978 World Coon Hunting Champion. "I have a big desire to take Buck to the championship’ and give him the chance to win, just like his dad did,” said Pemberton. “It sure would be nice to have two champions in the same family.” Pemberton is a 1980 South Bend Riley graduate and is presently employed by Bendix Corporation South Bend. Married in October 1981, Pemberton gives much of the credit of his success as a coon hunter to his wife. “Without a doubt, if it wasn’t for my wife, Wanda, there’s no way I would be able to hunt,” said Pemberton. “Anyone who can handle her husband being out seven nights a week with coon dogs has to be understanding.” The Pembertons have one son, two-year-old Jonathon.

Ladies golf results

The annual Land O’ Lakes Golf Tournament for 18-hole players will be played at South Shore Golf Club on Tuesday, June 12. Ninehole players will meet on June 19. Joan Gray and Mary Morgan are serving as co-chairman for this year’s event. Players from Maxwelton, Wawasee. Rosella Ford and Tippecanoe courses will participate. Rolls and coffee will be served to both nine and 18-hole players from 8 a m. to 9 a m. on their tournament days. A shotgun start is scheduled at 9 a m. for both tournaments. Maxwelton “Best Ball” was the play of the day for the Maxwelton toadies Golf Association on Wednesday, May 30. Nine and 18-hole players competed together. First place was awarded to the team of Joan Stoelting, Lois Blanchard and Jackie Wortinger. The team of Alice Herbison. Barb Beemer and Dot Wysong tied for second place with Maggie Smith, Betty Kline and Ann Brooks. Big Boulder There are still openings for new members in the Big Boulder Belles golf league. Tee-off time is 9:00 a m. Wednesday. Interested individuals may contact the golf course, 658-4217, for further information. Winners in league play on May 23 were Susie Knepp, low gross;

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WHS basketball camp successful

Wawasee High School basketball camp, under the direction of Warrior head coach John Wysong, and junior varsity coach

Barbara Schultz, second low gross; Maxine Johnson, low net; Susie Knepp, low putts; and Barbara Schultz, second low putts. ' Winners for league play on May 30 were Susie Knepp, low gross; Evelyn Orn, second low gross; Leatrice Rapp, low net; and Susie Knepp, low putts. South Shore This week’s 18-hole winners at South Shore were Karen Caudill, low gross; Ellie Caudill, low net; and Peg Bowlen and Lee Wake, low putts. Nine-hole winners were Ginny Dewitt, low gross; Donna Price, low net; and Lois McClure, low putts.

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Galen Hershberger has been a success in its two weeks. Those young Warriors attending the session are, seventh and eighth grade: Darin Atwood, Doug Nigbor, Pete Bonner, Basil Bonner, Brian Rensberger, Doug Wolferman, Shannon Doyle, Chuck Dippon, John Frasure, Tom Mangas, Matt Koble, John Karesh, Doug Pemereele, Brian Arnold, Brian Jones, Rob Huey, Brian Neff, Judd Storqy, Kerwin Miller, Mike Clodfelter, Bruce Jackson, Jay Koontz, Chuck Losee, Mike Vandiependos and Derek Bowen. Fifth and sixth graders; Richard Harman, Jason Hollar, Scott Berkey, Mike Tuttle, Brian Wuthrich, Matt Haab, Brent Beer, Adam Wilson, Kevin Beer, Matt Beer, David Schmall, Chris Conkling, Chad Hoffert, Danny Gallmeier, Brian Gabbard, Duane Wells and Shawn Krull. She'll tell A single man can be a fool and not know it. But it’s different with a married man. Enquirer, Cincinnati

BRAVES — Pictured above are the Braves, who were defeated in the championship game of the Memorial Day tournament. Kneeling in the front row is Saby Vale. In the second row are Barbette Roberts, Shanda Galegor, Michelle Coy, Shawna Miller and Pam Schock, Standing in the back row are Shanna Bushong, Jennifer Wolferman, Missy Rector, Shelly Bushong and Vicki Foltz. Not pictured is Connie Rico. Ji i PIRATE RUNNERS-UP — Finishing second in the Memorial Day tournament were the Pirates. Pictured above kneeling in the front row are Jonathon Hanshew and Cory Manning. ‘ Standing in the second row are Joseph Beer. Bryon Kaufman, Jared Beer, Matt Haab and Brent Beer. Standing in the third row are coach Dennis Newcomber, Chad Henson, Mark Zimmerman, Danny Serafini, Chad Berkeypile, coach Jim Beer and Kyle Newcomber. ;■ t j Vi-j' * W Hl /w VICTORIOUS PIRATES — Pictured above are members of the victorious Memorial Day girls softball tournament. Standing in the front row are Kristy Teeple, Sara Wilkinson, Amanda Anderson, Lisa Huntsberger, Sonya Anderson and Krista Zimmerman. In the second row are Coach Mike Zimmerman, Donna Miller, Kara Kristin Robbins, Steph Jamiel, M.B. Tusing and coach Berg Anderson. | . 6th Annual | 3 Mermaid Festival | I W- 5000 I METER RUN | I wl Je Saturday,lune23 - 10A.M. | Refiftrwtion 8:30 A.M. g MERMAibIBTiVAL 500® MFTER ENTRYFOiFM' | Name i Sex Address lj City L State Zip Date Os Birth On June 23 I Will be Years Old B M TROPHIiSTO » | IST PLACE FINISHERS — — g $ IN EACH DIVISION! g ! T-SHIRT SIZE Parents (If Under 18) SML XL DIVISIONS: auaUnder □ 30-39 yr|| o uynupil □ 15-19 □ 40-49 8 > men a numm o D g - ENTRY FEE - PRE-REGISTRATION DAY OF RACE (Deadline: Saturday, June 16,1984) M Payabl* To Mermaid Festival 5000 Atotor Run Mail Check Ano Entry Form To: SMB Meter bAhlaatf Sports g ta 332, Mirth MAstir, 111 41555 . C

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