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Scugog Citizen (1991), 26 Jul 1994, p. 28

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Pee Wee squad wins tournament in final slug-fest This past weekend saw the Pee Wee MoJacks travel to Niagara Falls to-participate in an eight team event. The format consisted of 2 divisions of 4 teams with first place. going to the "A" championship and second to the "B". After going 3-0 in the round robin against Kingston, Richmond Hill and the host Niagara Falls squad, the lads was busy at third scooping up several grounders which he in turn relayed to Brown. Against the host Falls team it was another time limit 5 inning = game with Port coming out on top 10-1, This game was stopped for close to half an hour as the Niagara first baseman was' injured and had to be removed by ambulance. He did return to the park much later, bruised but won the "A" final in a slug fest . OK. over Oshawa. The team was still asleep through the first inning as a couple of missed opportunities resulted in Kingston scoring three. They scratched back through four innings to take a 5- 3 lead with a minimal amount of offense. They accumulated six hits, 2 by Jeff 'Ashton and a pinch hit double by Clay Brown for a RBI as well as nicely laid down bunt, sacrifices by Ryan Moynes and Derek Tindall. One of the smartest plays of the day went to Moynes who sacrificed himselfin a rundown between first and second allowing John Froats to Chris Jones threw the full 5 innings securing the 5-4 win with 6 strikeouts, 2¢ewalks and allowing'é hits. In another game that went only 5 innings dué to the time limit, Port defeated league rivals Richmond Hill 10-0 also applying the mercy rule. John Froats went the distance giving up 1 hit, 1 walk and striking out 4. With that kind of score there was an abindancé of offense and ~ some great defense. Moynes and Brown went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs each while Brad Monsma dxove in 2.on his double. Scott Jeffrey lajd down ¢ the perfect bunt single up the + first base lirte, his first of two on the day. Walks were earned on the keen eyes of Reid McTaggart, Ryan Hawkins and Pet Dalton with the first two on pA defense Darryl made a diving catch on a shoestring liner at secopd while Moynes Froats went a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate followed by Michael Versage at 2 for 8 with a RBI. Michael also made a nice defensive play at third to corral a ground ball and throw the runner out at first. Jones took to the rubber in the final against Oshawa and samned the victory. It stayed | The Central Seven Association for Community Living has | become the first group In the. Township to "Adopt a Park." Each week members of Central Seven are taking part in a maintainance program at the three baseball diamonds at the Scugog Centre, and at the grounds of the Arena. They are helping to keep public parks and recreation facilities free of litter and debris. Scugog Ward 1 councllior Ken Carruthers said he hopes other organizations will adopt a park. "Our par system could not exist without volunteer efforts like this." the third when each ro squeaked out a run as they did again in the fourth. Port went into the bottom of the sixth with a 10-3 lead and Froats was brought in in relief. John had a tough go of it through 2 innings and by the time the 'seventh was done it was 11-11. The international tie breaker was Terry Fox Run returns to Port Perry this September For the first time in many years there will be a Terry Fox Run for cancer research in Port used in the eighth and Darryl « Perry on Sunday, September 18. started out at second. Brown earned a walk and with one out, Ashton launched one off the top of the fence in right centre field to give Port sdme breathing room. Jones came back in to pitch giving up 1 run and allowifig the Mojacks a 14-12 victory. . Froats went 3 for 5 leading the hit parade followed by Ashton at 2 for 5. Singlse went to Hawkins, Jeffrey, Dalton, Moynes, Brown, Versage and Jones. Tindall also collected 3 hits. McTaggart's fleet feet were inserted as a pinch runner to try and earn a much needed run early on in the game but was left stranded. Michael was his usual steady self at third with another fine pick up and throw. This week the squad travels to Vandorf on Tues. in game 1 of their OASA elimination round with the return visit in town on Thurs.a t 6:30. . TOWNSHIP of SCUGOG SCUGOG ARENA The Scugog Arena now has } TABLES and CHAIRS |. AVAILABLE for PUBLIC RENTAL in the following quantities: 750 - Grey Plastic Stacking chairs. 1000 - 8' Rectangular Wooden Tables ~. ' Rates are as follows : _ COMMUNITY GROUPS $ 0.35 / Ghair $5.00 / Table PRIVATE GROUPS $1.00 / Chair " ~ $8.00 / Table or $115.00 - 100 Chairs, 10 Tables Full payment required in advance. Please call 985-8698 for details. "We-are hoping to build this as a family oriented community event," said Elizabeth McArthur, one "of six people on the i Which is i the tun in Port Perry. While it's billed as the olay Fox Run, Mra. McArthur said people can cover the courses just about any way they want--run, walk, jog, roller blade, pushing a baby's stroller, walking the family pooch or cat (on a leash) And relay teams are being "encouraged to enter the event, as well, she stated. Pledge sheets for participants will soon be available or they can simply make a cash donation. All money raise will go to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research. To date, $135 million has been raised world-wide. Terry Fox of course became famous around the world for his attempted cross Canada run in 1980. Forced to abandon the Marathon of Hope b of a heard of the chance to organize a Terry Fox Run this year in Port Perry, she jumped at the chance. "As a community and a society, cancer touches just about everyone. We need to find a cure, and there are ways to find a courses of one K, five K or ten K (your choice) and they will start and finish in Park on the Port Perry waterfront. . McArthur said the organizing committee is also looking for volunteers to help out in various ways. For more information on how to or how to b a cure," she told the Citizen. He own son John died of cancer three years aga this , at the age of 19. The run will take place Sunday, September 18 over The Community Memorial Hospital would like to thank everyone for helping us make the inaugural "Garden Party" a success. C ts from the attend were extremely positive. The variety of gardens presented along with the tea held at the Scugog Shores Museum helped to make an enjoyable afternoon. Many of those attending recurrence of cancer, he died a short while later. Mrs. McArthur said when she ERNESTO, | 15320 Dundas S d they would like this to 'be an annual event. Our special thanks to: Eileen 1994 Sport Coupe wom $13,895. participant, call Mrs. McArthur at 985-0951 or Leo Plue at 985- 2571. party 'Slute,Bertha Cottyn, Chuck Willis, Cheryl Desjardins, Mirian Labanovich, Barb Carnegie, Mary Henry, Debbie Darnley, Janet Williams of South Port Country Garden Centre, the Scugog Island Head U.C.W,, Guy Latreille and Jean Lorish The "Garden Party" was part of - a program to promote the upcoming Grand Masqueradé being held on October 15, 1994 at Goreski's Resort. ~~ Pret GRAIN Market Report closing Monday. Board Prices includes basis price. "$1 $/Metric Tonne Bushel Como 3.17 124.79 Corn New 2.80 110.02 SoysOld 764 280.71 | SoysNew 7.04 250.67. Canola New : o

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