Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-08-18, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011. Blyth Junior Broomball Registration Saturday, August 27 9 A.M. - 12 Noon For Youth 19 years of age or younger New Players need a copy of their Birth Certificate * Late Payment Fee will apply * Questions contact Mary Ann Drost 519-523-9017 For 2011 to 2012 Season Registration Location: Blyth Arena Wednesday, August 31 7 P.M. - 9 P.M. Sports Brussels softball player named MVP of national champions Ty Sebastian of Brussels was named MVP on the best U19 softball team in Canada. Fresh off their win at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) Midget Fastball Eliminations in July, the Wiarton Red Devils and Brussels’ Ty Sebastian were crowned the top softball team in Canada at the 2011 Pepsi U19 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship in New Brunswick last weekend. Sebastian was named the MVP after his team beat the Stratford Memorials to clinch the top spot in the nation. “It was a really good competition,” Sebastian said. “Our goal as a team was just to make it to nationals and, with the win, we exceeded that goal and became the top in the country.” Sebastian and two other players on his team alternated as pitchers, and, during the final game, Sebastian played third base. While he feels he did well throughout the tournament as a pitcher, he thinks that the MVP award could also be due to his performance at the plate. “I went seven for 10 at bats,” he said. The tournament, which ran from August 8 to 14, saw the Wiarton Red Devils play seven elimination games and win six of them, putting them in second place in their pool. The Red Devils first played and beat a Newfoundland team that topped its own round robin pool in the elimination round. That win put Sebastian and his teammates into the semi-finals. From there, Wiarton topped an Albertan team and then faced off against Stratford in the finals where they were eventually crowned as champions. By Denny Scott The Citizen Really the best of the best Brussels’ Ty Sebastian was named the MVP of the Wiarton Red Devils in their bid for national supremacy at the 2011 Pepsi U19 Men’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship last weekend. The Red Devils beat the Stratford Memorials at the New Brunswick-based tournament to claim the top spot in Canada. (Denny Scott photo) The Wingham Golf and Curling Club welcomed some much-needed rain this past week. The wet weather put a damper on some play but it is great to see the grass returning to normal green condition. On Tuesday around 25 ladies played scattered throughout a nice sunny day. The gals always enjoy having new golfers join them and are out for a few good laughs and a fun time. On Aug. 9 the Wednesday morning senior men came to play on a stormy wet morning that sent many of the boys home but the 12 dedicated diehards that hung around were able to play only minutes after the rain ended. Doug Vanderwoude took home low net honour with Grant Currie second and Brian Skinn, third. Skinn and Vanderwoude also tied for low gross. The Thursday night men had a terrific night again for golf and 65 took advantage of the great weather. Bill Robinson fired a 39 for low score for the night. The closest to the pin winners were Don Edgar and Ed Collinson while Dennis Knox, Ray Walker and Doug (Shorty) Long won longest putt awards. Dave Bartman had a mammoth drive on hole four to win the longest drive prize with Ross Gibson, John Nicholson, Ben Blackwell and Bob Foxton all taking hidden score honours. OUT OF BOUNDS NEWS With the days getting shorter it is hard to believe the summer is winding down. The club is about to kick off some tournaments with the lefty/righty Ryder Cup to take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 and the John Mallick memorial senior event to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn Back-to-back-to-back home runs helped the Wingham Hitmen overcome a 3-1 deficit and go on to defeat the Blyth Barons 7-3 in a Huron County Fastball League game played last Friday in Blyth. Darcey Cook and Mike Kerr each had a double and single for the Barons, with Mike Bromley rapping out three singles. Chris Stewart and Ryan Clancy contributed one single apiece in a losing effort. Cook went the distance on the mound for the Barons. Veteran player Mike McDonald said the Wingham bats came alive during the game. “It was a good fastball game,” he said. McDonald said Blyth had great pitching from Darcey Cook. “We had a couple big hitters at the plate tonight,” he said. The next game for the Barons is Friday when they host the Exeter Braves beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Blyth ball park. By Jim Brown The Citizen Wingham Hitmen overcome two-run deficit to beat Blyth Tournament play The Mites were out on Friday night in Londesborough with the home team taking on the visitors from Seaforth. Unfortunately for the locals, Londesborough came out on the losing end of this contest. (Vicky Bremner photo)