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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-08-22, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013. PAGE 9. Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn The Wingham Golf and Curling Club enjoyed a taste of summer this past week and many golfers took full advantage of the great conditions. The Tuesday ladies got the week off to a good start with 17 ladies out for nine holes of golf followed by lunch in the golfers lounge. Ann Ross was the winner of the longest putt with Marg Carswell claiming the prize for closest to the pin. The Wednesday morning senior men had 23 golfers on a great morning for golf. Bill Johnston took home first prize money with Bill Stephenson, second and Lloyd Lamont, third. Bill Deans was winner of the closest to the pin while Ed Daer sank the longest putt. Don Bone and Steve Nixon shot low rounds for the day posting a score of 39. The Thursday night men had 68 golfers hit the links. Don Edgar and Ben Dailleboust both shot solid rounds of 38 to share low gross. The closest to the pin winners were Devon Connor and Matt Harris with Ken Mathers, Jason Goodall, Murray Coghlin and Scott Helder claiming the longest putts. The hidden score prizes went to Kent McPherson, Grant Currie, Dave Reinink and Mike McDonagh. Monday, Aug. 12 the Clinton Casino fundraiser was again a huge success as a group of 66 got together for a terrific ham and scalloped potato supper followed by some friendly gaming.44786 Rowland Rd., Ethel • cochranesrepairs@hotmail.com Early Bird Prices On Now! Dripless Undercoating Oiling 7 days a week by appointment See us for all your automotive and farm equipment repairs, body work and paint Registration for Power and Figure Skating on Tuesday, August 27th at the Blyth Arena from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm For more information please contact Pam Chalmers at blythskating@tcc.on.ca or 519-523-4766 Blyth Skating Club is holding Walton Brewers mercy Sebringville in six inningsWalton Brewers put seven runnersacross the plate in the fifth inning and then added another in the eighth as they mercied the Sebringville Junior Sting 10-3 in six innings in Huron County Fastball League play last Tuesday at the Walton ballpark. Walton scored single runs in the first and third innings as well. The Junior Sting put two runners across the plate in the top of the third inning and added a single run in the fourthinning to hold a temporary 4-3advantage.Paul Dolmage started on themound for the Brewers, with Jeff Smith taking over in relief. Adam Verkley had a home run and a double for the Brewers. Matt Shortreed hit a double and a single, while Scott Cox rapped out a trio of singles. Bruce Pearn and Scott McDonald each had a double, with single base hits being rapped out by Darryl Houston and Dan Raycraft. Veteran player Dolmage said itwas a good win for the Brewers.“We’re back at .500,” he said.“Our bats came alive late in thegame.” He indicated that Adam Verkley had a big game, driving in four runs, including a big home run. “It w as a good team win,” said Dolmage. The Brewers were in Belmore on Sunday and then host the Brussels Tigers on Tuesday, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Walton ballpark. By Jim BrownSpecial to The Citizen Washout The Walton Brewers certainly found their groove last week as they made use of home field advantage to mercy the Sebringville Junior Sting on Tuesday. (Jim Brown photo) Tigers mark two wins at home The Brussels Tigers picked up a pair of victories in Huron County Fastball League play last week. Playing at the Optimist ballpark in Brussels last Friday, the Tigers posted an 8-6 decision over the Belmore Stingers. Playing at home on Aug. 14, the Tigers scored a 22-0 decision over the Wroxeter Royals. The Tigers put two runners across the plate in the first inning, scored single runs in the second and fourth innings before scoring three times in the fifth and added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Belmore scored two runs in the top of the first inning, scored single runs in the second and fourth innings before putting two runs across the plate in the top of the fifth inning. Shawn Daw hit a home run and added a pair of singles. Scott McTavish hit a triple and two singles. Wade Stephenson connected for a pair of doubles with Steve Scholl and Sean Cook each getting a double and single. Sean Johnston hit a double, while Justin Pipe rapped out a pair of singles. Gene Johnston contributed a single to the win. Shawn Daw went the distance on the mound for the Tigers. Third base coach Mike Watson said it was a good pitching performance by Daw. “We received timely hitting when we needed it,” he said. Shawn Daw threw a one-hitter last Wednesday and had 12 strikeouts as the Tigers defeated the Royals 22-0. Daw helped his cause at the plate as he hit a home run and had a pair of singles. Scott McTavish hit a home run and also added a single. Brody TenPas had a triple and a double. Steve Scholl connected for a pair of doubles and single, with Ben Pletch getting a triple and single. Gene Johnston rapped out four singles, with Sean Johnston getting a double and single. Dennis Dewar connected for a double, with single base hits being contributed by Brian McArter and Wade Stephenson. Daw went the distance on the mound for the Tigers. The Tigers were in Walton on Tuesday for a game against the Brewers. They hosted the Blyth Barons last night in a make-up game at the Optimist ballpark. The Tigers travel to Wroxeter on Friday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the Royals. The Tigers travel to Blyth on Tuesday for a make-up game against the Barons, beginning at 8:30 p.m. By Jim Brown Special to The Citizen Londesborough tourney Many local teams, including Blyth and Clinton, shown here, converged on Londesborough over the weekend for the Tri-County PeeWee league tournament held there. (Jim Brown photo)