.W V.V.V.V PAGE 14THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JULY 16, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Dodgers are better than a year ago, but playoff spot not a guarantee Pair of losses to Brantford Red Sox drops ball club back to .500 mark BRANTFORD - Although the Oshawa Dodgers have guaranteed themselves a better record than a year ago, a playoff spot might prove more elusive. After getting pounded 12-0 and 8-4 in Brantford Saturday, the Dodgers dropped back to the .500 mark at 15-15 and, more importantly, importantly, are now a mere half-game up on Barrie (13-14) in the battle for the final playoff spot in the Intercounty Baseball League. In their first season in the league a year ago, the Dodgers finished the season on a roll and grabbed the final spot with a 14-22 record. The top team in the league earns a bye while the second through seventh place clubs square off in quarterfinals. quarterfinals. Ryan Balan (3-3) gave up seven runs - six earned - and eight hits through five innings of the opening game Saturday. Brantford's Brett Gibson tossed a complete-game four-hitter for the win. Adam Clarke (0-l) was tagged for eight runs and eight hits in three innings of the nightcap. The Dodgers will get a crack at revenge when they host the Red Sox (17-14) Saturday at 2 p.m. Last Thursday's rained out game against the Toronto Maple Leafs has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 26 at 5 p.m. at Kinsmen Stadium. WALTER PASSARELLA/ Statesman photo Tops in track and field BOWMANVILLE - The top track and field athletes from Lord Elgin Public School were awarded medallions after scoring top points overall in the school's track and field meet. From left are, Brandon Hcsson, Nick Weiss, Jordyn Pearce, Teresa Robinson (coach), Stephanie Forrest, Matt Bolivar, Colette Crossey and Brandi Hollinger (coach). Absent was Rebecca Rank. Tyke Gaels tie Lakers, beat Beaches CAMPS HOCKEY CAMPS MULTI-SPORT CAMP CLARINGTON - The Claringlon Laxtreme Gaels posted a win and tie in a couple of Zone 6 tyke rep lacrosse games recently. recently. . In a 7-7 tie with the Pe terborough Lakers, Daniel Michel led the attack for the Gaels firing three goals, while Aaron Woods added a pair. Garrett Eddy and Zachary Bryant notched ; Kinsmen Squirt Hockey Registration Ages 4,5,6 , , ' Learn to Skate & Hockey Skills Wed. August 6th 6:30 pnftil 8:30 pm Wed. August 20th 6:30 pm til 8:30 pm Garnet B Rickard Arena, Hwy 2 & 57 Please Bring A Conv Of Childs Birth Certificate one each. Weldon Spears, Jake Walker, Jeff Guernsey and Eddy added two assists each, with Woods and Bry- den Albright contributing one assist each. Against Scarborough Beaches, the Gaels managed managed a 9-7 victory. Michel recorded another another hat trick for the Gaels, Connor Kearnan added a pair, while Derek Cyr, Jacob Kelly, Guernsey and Spears added singles. 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