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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-02, Page 31Signal-Star,Goderich Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Page 29 Labour Day fastball tourney begins Fridy at Ag Park Ger rs1. Cry signal -star staff Four days. 28 teams and $7,150 on the line. The annual Goderich Labour Day Fastball Tournament is set to bring the mitts and the sticks to Ag Park September 4-7. "This will be our third year of going with the wide open format," said organizer Mike Minim of the Goderich Gators. "Your first two games decide your divisions." New to the lineup this year are teams from Mississauga, Cambridge, Chatham and Port Elgin, as well as the return of the Innerkip Ju- niors. Millian said the mix of new teams and old is getting better as the tournament gains re - known. "We also had about five new teams last year," he said. "The good news is - word is getting out to more teams" The first game determines which division a team will go to. A win sends them to the 'A' and a loss to the 'IV. From there, the second game determines whether they will play 'AA', 'AB', 'BA' or 'BB'. Finals take place Monday, September 7, with some big prize money for the victors of each division. The 'AA' winner gets $1,250, the 'AB' $1,000, `BA' $750 and 'BB' gets $500. He said admission to the tournament has changed this year, with the day pass being scrapped in favour of a $5, all-inclusive charge for the tournament. Kids under 12 are free. There will be beer gardens on-site and food vendors for the hungry and the thirsty in the crowd. The full schedule will also be on dis- play at the Ag Park grandstand. As is tradition, the tournament will open with both Goderich teams playing Friday night. At 7 p.m., the Goderich Orioles will take on the Shakespeare Falcons, immediate- ly followed by the boys in blue, as the Gators face off against the Sheddon Mission. Game two for both local teams are Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for the Orioles and Gators respec- tively. A new twist in this year's lineup will see a blast from Goderich past take the diamond. Millian said one team had to back out of the schedule at the last minute, leaving a hole to be filled. A group of local fastball `retirees' and some "other local talent" will be filling that slot. Their first game is Saturday at 11 a.m against the Kitchener Selects. WE ARE NOT t • We help protect what YOU VALUE THE MOST. Brian Hesse, Agent 60A East Street, Goderich, ON N7A 1 N3 Bus: 519-524-7551 brian.hesse.jm7s@statefarm.com P026087CN 7/05 State Farm Investor Services Scarborough, Ontario - statetarm.caTM Goderich Orioles vs. *Shakespeare ; Falcons.. (Winner to GM 116/Loser to GM 115) Goderich Gators vs. Shedden Mission (Winner to GM 118/Loser to GM 117) Norwich Storm vs. Exeter Braves (Winner to GM 120/Loser to GM 119) Keady Hawks vs. Belmore Jr. Stingers (Winner to GM #22/Loser to GM #21) Hardball Diamond Blyth Barons vs. Ora ngeyille, Kings (Winner to GM #16/Loser to GM #15) Brussels Tigers vs. Harwood Corners (Winner to GM #18/Loser to GM #17) Arthur Merchants vs. Woodstock Kelseys (Winner to GM #20/Loser to GM 119) Hickson Reds vs. Innerkip Juniors (Winner to GM /22/Loser to GM #21) nmuuuuuunmi ROYAL LEPAGE unmuuummun HEARTLAND REALTY Brokerage 33 HAMILTON STREET, GODERICH, ON N7A 1P8 519-524-6789 or .1-888-482-3400 (24/7) Independently Owned & Operated, Broker of Record Fred R. Lobb « ► Visit us at www.rl r heartland.ca ©la Coloured Mulch Wholesale/Retail 393 Cambridge St., Goderich 519-524-2118 Straffordville Blade So vs. Morpeth Magic Kitchener Selects inner to GM #26/loser to GM #25) (Winner to dm/Wieser to GM #25) Zurich Rapers vs. Kitcher Ou 3 Mississauga Ale Stars (Winner to GM 4411.0 :o GM 4h (Winner to GM #24/Loser to GM #23) *subsequent games posted at Agricultural Park Finals to run A land, y @ 12 noon and 1:30 pm Your Complete Car Care Centre WRITTEN GUARANTEE 524-8810 524-4200 101 Bennett St.. Goderich