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The Citizen, 2011-06-16, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011. PAGE 9. Tigers maul Grizzlies, shot down by Hitmen Brussels Tigers split a pair of Huron County Fastball League games on the weekend, defeating the Goderich Grizzlies on Friday evening in Brussels and then losing to the defending league champion Wingham Hitmen Sunday afternoon in Wingham. The four-run first inning helped to carry the Tigers to a 10-4 decision over the Grizzles on Friday evening at the Optimist ball park in Brussels. Doug Shaw hit a triple and a single for the Tigers. Rapping out two singles apiece were Corey Campbell, Ty Sebastian and Steve Scholl. Adam Corbett connected for a triple while Brian McArter and Jamie Hocking had one single each. Sebastian started on the mound and earned the win. Shawn Dawcame on in relief and earned the save. Coach Murray Kellington said it was a good team victory. On Sunday in Wingham the Tigers went against the strong pitching effort of Jason Daw who recorded 10 strikeouts in the game. Wingham scored nine runs in the game, but the contest was called when the Hitmen made the score 8- 1 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Shaw was 2-3 at the plate and scored the Tigers only run. Contributing singles in a losing effort were Rob Marriott, Jeremy Daw, Jamie Hickling and Jason Kellington. Marriott started on the mound for the Tigers and Shawn Daw came on in relief. “We were unable to get across the plate as much as we would have liked,” said coach Kellington. The Tigers are in Wroxeter onFriday as they take on the Rippers beginning at 8:30 p.m. and June 22, the Tigers travel to Sebringville for an 8:45 p.m. contest against the Juniors. The Walton Brewers were scheduled to play the Wingham Hitmen last Tuesday, but the game was postponed due to a wet field. The Brewers hosted the Fullarton A’s on Tuesday. Game results were not available at press time. The Brewers travel to Fullarton on Saturday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the A’s. Walton is in Goderich on Monday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the Grizzlies. The Blyth Barons were in Sebringville on Wednesday for a game against the Juniors. Game results were not available at press time. By Jim BrownThe Citizen Tough loss The Brussels Tigers had a tough loss handed to them on Sunday in Wingham with the Hitmen unloading on the Tigers by a score of 8-1. Earlier that week, on Friday night, the Tigers defeated the Goderich Grizzlies, but were bested by Wingham. (Jim Brown photo) Madill sends 8 to OFSAA The Wingham Golf and Curling Club against saw Mother Nature show her power this past week. From hot sticky conditions to cold, wet and extreme wind the course survived despite the loss of a willow tree and several branches along the way. On Tuesday, June 7, ladies day saw 18 of the girls play throughout the day in humid weather with temperatures reaching close to 35°C. The Wednesday senior men enjoyed a great morning with 24 golfers hitting the links. Bob Gavreluk finished low net with Ed Daer finishing second and Brian Skinn third. Grant Currie took home the prize for longest putt and Gerry Edwards had closest to the pin honours. Daer’s 39 was good for low gross while his playing partner Don Bone was second shooting 40. Thursday night was men’s night and there were 51 golfers out despite the threat of rain and cold chilly weather. The winners were: closest to the pin, Doug Neil; longest putts, Roger Lloyd, Brian Skinn, Perry Hauck and Dennis Knox. The hidden score prizes went to Jim Ross, Wayne Gordon and Alex Inglis. Trevor Hopf again had a good night claiming low gross with a score of 38. This weekend the club is host to the Doctor Recruitment tournament on Saturday with the Andy Ste. Marie Memorial scheduled for Saturday, June 25. There is still room for golfers in these events. The management and staff would like to wish long-time employee Mark Hackett all the best at his new job in Mark’s hometown of Lucknow. OUT OF BOUNDS The Wingham Golf and Curling Club congratulates the organizers of the well-run Muskrat Festival held last weekend in Wingham. Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn Ironmen pick captain Eight F.E. Madill students were among over 2,500 top athletes from all over the province of Ontario who participated in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) track and field meet recently on June 2-4. The three-day event was held Laurentian University in Sudbury. F.E. Madill athletes won two OFSAA medals, set three new school records, and claimed three fourth place finishes and one sixth place finish. Blyth’s Alex Peters blazed down the 100 metre stretch to set a new school record of 11.35 seconds in Midget Boys event to claim 4th place in what turned out to be a blanket finish. In the gruelling open steeplechase final, Julie Anne Staehli won an OFSAA silver medal and set a new school record time in the event of 5:14.01. Brianna Bird, racing in the midget 1,500 metre final, in an exciting final kick to the finish line was able to win the second OFSAA medal of the meet for Madill claiming a bronze medal with her best ever time school record time of 4:45.69. In a closely contested Junior Boys hurdle final, Luke Dailleboust lost third place by the thickness of his shirt, a mere one one-thousands of a second. In Senior Boys jumping events, Cole Pellett, in his fifth and final OFSAA once again brought honours to Madill winning a fourth in long jump with 6.72 metres and sixth in the triple jump with 13.66 metres. The 4x100 metres Senior Boys relay team, with flawless passes all season, had difficulty making one of their passes and were unable to advance to the finals. They have relentlessly lowered the school record all season and are the first ever Madill team to ‘go the distance’ in 42 seconds and change 42.96 seconds. OFSAA marks the completion of the years high school track and field competition season. It has been an exceptionally successful year with the Madill team winning Huron Perth, WOSSAA, and OFSAA honours as well as breaking several school and Huron Perth records and laying claim to hundreds of ‘personal best’ performances. The Wingham Ironmen are getting ready for the 2011-2012 Western Junior C Hockey League season. The team recently named its captain and one of the assistant captains for the upcoming season. Wade Stephenson of Brussels has been named one of the assistant captains for the 2011-12 season. Tyler Kellum of Listowel has been named the team captain. Both are 21 years of age and will be two of the four over-agers the team is allowed to sign for the season. The announcement was made by new general manager, Louie Livingston of Listowel. On hand for the ceremony were coach Chad Haggitt of Blyth and assistant coach Todd Bender of Listowel. Silver steeple F.E. Madill student Julie-Anne Staehli clears the steeple en route to her silver medal finish during the OFSAA track and field competition on June 2-4. (photo submitted) 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 • Shrubs • Bedding Plants • Fruit Trees • Vegetable Plants • Garden décor • Red Maple Trees • Fruit Trees Also: • Vegetable Seeds • Seed Potatoes • Lawn mowers • Barbecues • Lawn chairs • Peat Moss/Mulch • Fertilizer • ...and so much more! 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