AMATEUR SPORT
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AROUND THE DIAMONDS
HAMILTON OLDTIMERS’ BASEBALL ORGANIZATION 55-plus division — The A’s broke a 6-6 tie with three runs in the seventh inning and hung on for a 9-7 win over the Dodgers in one of two season openers. Keith Howard paced the A’s attack with three hits, while Ian Kelso, Fred Midgley, Mike Parisi and Rob Whitenect each had a pair. Greg McEachern smacked three hits and drove in five runs for the Dodgers. Bob McDermott, Dan Kaluzny and Harvey Sahker each had two hits. Ron Bocock of the Dodgers made the defensive play of the game with a shoestring catch in right field. In the other game, the Cardinals swamped the Tigers 19-7. Gary David banged out hour hits, while Chris Fraser and Doug Jackson each had three to lead the Cardinals. Brian Avery, Brian Elwood, Stephen McClure and John McGrath each had two hits for the Cards. Al Purins had three hits for the Tigers, while Mike Fazari, John Fuciarelli, Frank Simioni and Jeff Lumby each had two.
ON THE PITCH
Argosy Securities Men’s Fours annual tournament, at Burlington Lawn Bowling Club, May 20. Tournament winners: Stouffville’s team skipped by Gord Legacy, Viced by Martin Foxhall, Second, Andy Watson, Lead, David Llewellyn took first prize with a three-game score of 60+11. Second: three game high with 50, Jurgen Fessler, Gary Pickering, Mike Spadafora, Mike Wagner. Third, three game high prize with 45 points, Remi Canual, Gary Whyte, Malcolm Whyte, Mark Sanford. Other local teams in the winning circle were fifth place, skipped by David Anderson from Milton, and in sixth place, skipped by Ken Maitland from Burlington. Knowles & Associates, Victoria Day Jitney, Burlington Lawn Bowling Club in-house two-game tournament on May 21. Two game winners: (for and against scores) George Menzies, Jerry Kmet, Agnes David 35 for, 32 agnst. Ernie Gersok, Frieda Gibson, Douglas Walper, 33 — 8. Bob Andrew, Marie Masur, Fred Alcock, 30 — 14. Helen Archer, Doug Smithson, Stephen March, 27 — 16. 1 Game Winner: Robert Radcliffe, Walter Anderson, Nancy Skinner, 29 — 15
ON THE LANES
Mick Anderer was a four-time winner as the City Tenpin League at Skyway Lanes wrapped up its 115 consecutive year. Along with a perfect 300 game Anderer had high aggregate at 22711, high average at 222 and was on the winning team with Mark Andrews, Pete Haveman & Shawna Prieur. They squeezed out a one pin victory over Mark Ward, John Cooper, Steve Cowie & Aleta Manning with Josh Charters, Pat Richards, Mark Kelso & Jeff Tripp third.
Kevin Kartonchik’s 803 (268,246,289) triple on the last night captured high triple over Anderer’s 780 with Tim LaCroix’s 763 third. Anderer’s 300 was high single over Kartonchik’s 290 with Brent LaCroixat 289 & Mark Ward 287. The “B” division winners were Bill Ralston’s 653 triple over Matt LaCroix’s 651 with Ralson’s 267 high single with Peter Cross and Jerry Cote tied at 247. Most improved was Marcel Tisi from 132 to 147. The first two women bowlers ever joined in year 115 and were just under 200 with Shawnna Prieur at 198 and Aleta Manning 197. Their top three triples were Prieur 720, 668 and 665 and Manning 683,660 and 653 and top three singles were Prieur 276, 258 and 256 and Manning 268, 267 and 257.
ATHLETES OF WEEK
St Mary: Kara Nicholson and Luke Dennison — Soccer
REGISTRATIONS AND TRYOUTS
CANUSA basketball tryouts are at St. Marys Catholic Secondary School, 200 Whitney Ave. Girls’ teams are Tuesdays starting May 29 and boys’ teams are Wednesdays starting May 30. Tryouts are: 6 to 7:15 p.m. for birth years 2006, 2007, 2008; 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. for birth years 2004 and 2005; and 8:30 to 9:45 p.m. for birth years 2002, 2003 (2001 if enough interested). For information; www.canusagame.com, girls’ teams contact Alison at canusahamiltonbasketball@gmail.com and boys’ teams contact Spencer at canusahamiltonboysbasketball@gmail.com The 2018 CANUSA games are in Hamilton Aug. 10 to 12.
Hamilton Olde Sports Slo-Pitch, looking for men 55 and over and women 45 and over for Tuesday and Thursday morning league at Turner Park. Register now. Call Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 or Mike Smith 905-664-4968.
Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch are looking for men 45 and over for our Sunday league. Call Don Pente 289-339-5292 or Ray D’Andrade 905-648-0063.
Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization 55-plus division plays Wednesday mornings on the diamonds just left of the 4-Pad Arena on Hamilton’s east mountain. For more information, contact Bob Spence at 905-385-4038 or bspenceoldtimer@gmail.com. Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association registrations for new, returning and IP players on Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. to noon. Interested registrants are to attend the convenor’s office at Mountain Arena (Dave Andreychuk Arena), 25 Hester St. Registration for all divisions including our new half ice 4on4 Minor Novice 2011. Don’t miss out on early bird registration fee of $325 for Minor Novice. Also taking coaching applications for our House League. For more information view MountHamiltonHockey Facebook, website or contact mhmhasecretary@gmail.com. Hamilton Minor Hockey Council Juvenile Hockey. After a hiatus for a number of years, “Juvi Hockey” is back! For players born from 1998 to 2000, we are offering you a place to continue playing in a safe and enjoyable environment. Two games a week, October through March, late Sunday and Monday nights at Chedoke arena. Details can be found on the website at hamiltonminorhockey.com. Register online through the Chedoke Minor Hockey website. Cost is $525. Email, registration@chedokeminorhockey.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SportHamilton, Multi-Sport Indoor Facility Development Task Force is conducting a public information meeting to present the findings of our recent feasibility study, assessing the need for a new indoor, multi-sport, facility in Hamilton. Wednesday, May 23, 7 to 8 p.m. at Tim Hortons’ Field City Lounge (second floor), 64 Melrose Ave. N.; Wednesday, May 30, noon to 1 p.m. at Tourism Hamilton Community Meeting Room (Main Floor) Lister Block Building, 28 James St. N.; Wednesday, June 6, 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Lecture Hall), 1045 Upper Paradise Rd. Hamilton Tiger-Cat Alumni Golf Tournament is Monday, May 28, at Southbrook Golf & Country Club in Binbrook. Registration is $160 and includes golf, cart, barbecue lunch, steak dinner buffet and registration gifts. Hole contests and prizes, too. This is your chance to mix, mingle and dine with many Tiger-Cat alumni and to get photos and autographs. Proceeds help support various charities, amateur football and provide tickets to the community. For more information or to register visit www.htcaa.ca or email admin@htcaa.ca.
CAMPS AND CLINICS
RINGETTE
The Hamilton Ringette Association is hosting a free “Come Try Ringette” event Sunday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mohawk Quad Pad for children ages 4 and up (players must be able to stand without assistance). All you need to bring is a helmet, skates, winter gloves or protective gloves and your enthusiasm — we’ll supply the sticks and rings. There will be a one hour ice session where experienced coaches and players will engage the children in all types of introductory ringette drills and fun on-ice games. Refreshments and more information after the ice time. Don’t miss out and register today! cometryringette.ca