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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-08-30, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012.Sports Elliott notches 11 strikeouts as Barons top Grizzlies Craig Elliott threw a one-hitter and recorded 11 strikeouts as the Blyth Barons defeated the Goderich Grizzlies 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in a Huron County Fastball League contest played at the Blyth ballpark. Elliott only walked a pair of Goderich batters in going the distance on the mound. Chris Stewart started the offence for the Barons with a fourth inning home run. He also contributed a double. Darcey Cook and Adam Cronin each rapped out a pair of singles. Single base hits were contributed by Mike McDonald, Casey Boven, Elliott and Kirby Cook. Veteran player McDonald said Stewart started the offence for the Barons with his home run. “He started the offence for us,” he said. The Barons were in Sebringville last night (Wednesday) for a game against the Sting. The Brussels Tigers hosted the Stong on Monday in a game rescheduled from Aug. 24. The Tigers hosted the Wingham Hitmen last night (Wednesday) in a game played at the Optimist ball park. The Tigers host the Walton Brewers on Wednesday, in a game underway at 8:30 p.m. at the Optimist ball park in Brussels. By Jim Brown The Citizen Late-inning run puts Barons over Rangers The Blyth Barons scored in the bottom of the seventh inning on Aug. 21 to claim a 4-3 decision over the Zurich Rangers in a Huron County Fastball League contest played at the Blyth ballpark. Dana Doherty hit a pinch-hit double to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. Steve Hewitt re- entered the game to run for Doherty. Darcey Cook came to bat and laid down a bunt which the catcher decided to throw to third base in an effort of get Hewitt. The throw was not caught by the third baseman and went through to the outfield. Hewitt got up and ran home with the winning run. To go along with Doherty’s double, Chris Stewart and D. Cook each had a pair of singles. Casey Boven and S. Hewitt contributed one single each to the victory. Adam Cronin went the distance on the mound to pick up the win. Veteran player Mike McDonald said it was a well-played game. “Both pitchers pitched well,” he said. Doherty came in and hit a pinch- hit double that led to the winning run. “Both sides had great defence,” he said. According to McDonald, Cronin pitched his second consecutive excellent game after pitching the Barons to a 12-4 decision over the Belmore Stingers on Aug. 17. By Jim Brown The Citizen Members of the Wingham Golf and Curling Club took full advantage of the fantastic weather this past week. On Tuesday, Aug. 21 the senior men had 20 golfers hit the links. Brian Carr had the hot hand, shooting a 38 for low gross while also taking home second-place money. Glenn McMichael for the second consecutive week placed first with John Tyrell, third. The longest putt prizes were claimed by Ray Walker and Gary Ford with Grant Currie winning closest to the pin. Wednesday, Aug. 22 was Bull Day at the club and for the first time in three years the weatherman came to play. Nearly 200 FM 94.5 golfers enjoyed a great day of golf at the club. The Thursday night men had 66 golfers on a supper night of golf. Don Edgar fired a one-over-par 36 to rake home low gross. Other winners were longest drive Brendan Chester, closest to the pin Bob Foxton, Harry George and Andy Williams and longest putts Bill Robinson, John Dailleboust and Ray Walker. Hidden score winners were Ross Gibson, Brandon Rybicki and Bob Dickert. This group of guys is getting bigger and better as they surpassed the 1,000 golfer mark for the second year in a row a few weeks earlier than in 2011. On Saturday, Aug. 25 the club held the annual lefty/righty golf tournament. The lefties, with some minor controversy, reclaimed the trophy and bragging rights for another year. Saturday the club was also hosted the wedding of Cynthia and Brad Brebner. After the ceremony on the golf course the 60 family and friends joined together in the dining lounge for a roast turkey and beef buffet followed by the reception. Congratulations to the happy couple. On Tuesday, Sept. 4 the ladies will be competing for the Conron trophy. This is a nine-hole event played throughout the day for the gals with 36 or better handicaps. The John Malick Memorial senior men tournament will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Brewers down Blyth in HCFL The Blyth Barons took on the streaking Walton Brewers in a Huron County Fastball League contest last Friday at the Blyth ballpark and were handed a 12-7 setback. It was the fourth win a row for the Brewers, despite the Barons holding a 7-4 advantage after four innings. First baseman Jeff Smith went 5-5 at the plate for the Brewers, getting a triple and four singles. Jeff Robinson hit a triple and a pair of singles, with Scott McDonald getting a double and two singles and Barry Young getting a pair of doubles. Kevin Murray had a triple and single with Darryl Houston getting a double and single. Brandon McGavin and Scott Cox rapped out one single apiece. Scott McDonald started on the mound for the Brewers, with Scott Leonhardt taking over in relief. Joey Terwood and Chris Stewart each connected for a home run for the Barons. Dana Doherty rapped out a pair of singles with Adam Cronin and Mike McDonald each getting a single. Joey Terwood started on the mound for the Barons with Adam Cronin coming on in relief. Veteran Walton player Paul Dolmage said the Brewers have been getting good pitching the last few games and the team’s hitting “has come around.” Mike McDonald of the Barons said Terwood pitched a good game for Blyth and he and Chris Stewart connected for home runs for the Barons. “They [Walton] were hitting the ball well,” he said. Player Steve Hewitt added that Walton was hitting the ball where the Blyth fielders weren’t. The Brewers travel to Brussels on Wednesday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the Tigers at the Optimist ballpark. The Barons were in Sebringville last night (Wednesday) for a game against the Sting. REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 By Jim Brown The Citizen ALIA TANJAYN Located at Lucknow Travel 603 Campbell St., Lucknow 519-528-2388 or 1-877-582-5669 Mon - Fri 9:30-5 Sat 9:00-12 Ladies Fashion (on all summer clothing) 50% UP TO OFF Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn Barons win two, downed by Brewers The Blyth Barons were busy last week with three games on the schedule. After handing out defeats to Goderich (shown above) and the Zurich Rangers, the Barons gave up a 7-4 lead they held until the fourth inning against the Walton Brewers and ended up losing 12-7. (Jim Brown photo) A race to the finish Brussels hosted the annual year-end Mite tournament last weekend with games being played throughout the community on Friday night and all day Saturday. On Saturday afternoon Wingham took on Lucknow at the Brussels Optimist ballpark in one of the tournament’s final games. (Shawn Loughlin photo)