Sr. league baseball
Senior League World Series
At Mansfield Stadium, Bangor
Teams
POOL A — Canada (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia), Asia-Pacific (Makati City, Philippines), Maine District 3 (Bangor), U.S. Southeast (Martinez, Ga.), U.S. West (Pearl City, Hawaii)
POOL B — Europe & Africa (Emilia, Italy), Latin America (Herrera, Panama), U.S. Central (Chicago), U.S. Southwest (Laredo, Texas), U.S. East (Kennett Square, Pa.)
Sunday, Aug. 11
Maine District 3 8, Canada 1
Latin America 6, U.S. Central 0
U.S. East 4, U.S. Southwest 2
U.S. West 1, U.S. Southeast 0
Monday, Aug. 12
U.S. East 11, Europe & Africa 1 (5 innings)
U.S. West 11, Canada 1
Maine District 3 3, Asia-Pacific 1
U.S. Southwest 12, U.S. Central 2 (6 innings, final)
Tuesday, Aug. 13
U.S. Southeast 10, Canada 0 (4 ½ innings)
Latin America 3, Europe & Africa 0
U.S. East 9, U.S. Central 4
U.S. West 11, Asia-Pacific 0 (6 innings)
Wednesday, Aug. 14
U.S. Southwest 5, Europe & Africa 4
Asia-Pacific 15, Canada 1 (5 innings)
U.S. Southeast vs. Maine District 3, 7 p.m.
Latin America vs. U.S. East, 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Asia-Pacific vs. U.S. Southeast, 10 a.m.
Europe & Africa vs. U.S. Central, 1 p.m.
Maine District 3 vs. U.S. West, 5 p.m.
U.S. Southwest vs. Latin America, 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16
Semifinals
Pool B second place vs. Pool A first place, 11:30 a.m.
Pool A second place vs. Pool B first place, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Championship
Friday’s winners, 2 p.m.
Preseason
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BANGOR, Aug. 20
The first football practice for Bangor boys entering grade eight at the Cohen and Doughty Schools is set for 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Doughty School field. To join, all registration forms must be submitted or updated at either school office by Aug. 19. For more info, contact coach Gary Capehart at 990-1378 or 631-6233.
HIGH SCHOOL
BANGOR
Cross country, Aug. 19
Bangor High boys and girls cross country will practice on Aug. 19 from 2:30-4:15 p.m. Meet at the tennis courts at Bangor High School. Please fill out participant and physical forms at BHS. For more info, contact coach Adam Goode 991-7000.
Golf, Aug. 19-21
Tryouts for the Bangor High varsity golf team will be held on Aug. 20-21 at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Contestants will play nine holes each day. Rounds will start at 9 a.m. both days. A mandatory meeting will be held at Bangor Muni on Monday, Aug., 19, 9 a.m. For more info call or email Rob Jarvis at 941-0232 or robjarvis@pga.com
Boys soccer, Aug. 18-20
A meeting for athletes and parents of the Bangor High School boys soccer team is set at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Bangor HS (enter near Peakes Auditorium). The tryout schedule for the team is: Monday, Aug. 19, 7-9 a.m. (Union Street), 3-5 p.m. (Bangor HS); Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 a.m. (Union Street), 3-5 p.m. (Bangor HS). Players should wear soccer cleats and shin guards, and should bring their own water. For info, contact coach David Patterson at 249-8881. Players should have submitted the necessary paperwork which can be found at: http://bangorhigh.bangorschools.net/programs/athletics/forms/
Girls soccer, Aug. 19-21
Tryouts for the Bangor High girls soccer team, 8-10 a.m., 5-6:30 p.m., at Union Street Sports Complex, players need to have completed a physical exam form and permission form before trying out; forms may be found at www.Bangorschools.net; for more info, contact coachl Joe Johnson, 992-6659.
Camden Hills
Aug. 19, 21
Camden Hills High School’s tryouts/first practices will be held Monday, Aug. 19. All forms must be submitted on that day. Forms may also be dropped off at the school or faxed to 236-7810. Required forms are available on the schools website: http://www.fivetowns.net/chrhs/index.cfm. Camden Hills also requires all students to have a physical on file prior to participating in athletics. There will also be also be a mandatory fall sports meeting on Wednesday Aug 21, 7 p.m., at the Strom Auditorium for all student athletes, coaches and parents. For more info, contact AD Steve Alex at 236-7800 ext 414 or email steve_alex@fivetowns.net.
CENTRAL
Aug. 19-20
Central High School will be holding a parents sports information night on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the CHS gymnasium: coaches 5 p.m., parents 6 p.m. Tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 19: girls soccer, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (6-8 p.m.), Tuesday (3-4:45 p.m.); boys soccer, Monday, Wednesday (5:30-8 p.m.), Tuesday (3-5 p.m.); field hockey, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (5-7 p.m.), Tuesday (4-6 p.m.); cross country, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (8-10 a.m.).
Hampden
Aug. 19, 22
The first day of practice for Hampden Academy fall sports is Monday, Aug. 19 for the following sports: field hockey, 7 a.m. at turf field, 6 p.m. at track field; golf, 2 p.m. at Hampden CC; cheerleading, 4 p.m. at multipurpose room; boys soccer, 9 a.m. at Reeds Brook, 3 p.m at turf field; football, 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. at turf field; girls soccer, 7 a.m. at Reeds Brook, 4:30 p.m. at turf field. All athletes must bring completed forms to first day of practice. Forms are available on www.rsu22.us/ha or at the HA main office. A Meet the Coaches Night will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the HA gym.
HERMON
Thursday, Aug. 15
Hermon High School’s fall athletic information meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Hermon High auditorium. This is a required meeting for all fall athletes and parents. All Hermon sports begin on Monday, Aug. 19. The practice schedule is: cross country 6-6:30 p.m. (high school); field hockey 5-7 p.m. (high school); football 8-10 a.m., 5-7:30 p.m. (high school); golf 2:30-4:30 p.m.(Hermon Meadow GC); boys soccer 7-9 p.m. (high school), 5:30-7:30 p.m. (elementary school); and girls soccer 4-6:30 p.m. (elementary school). For more info, contact Stephanie Biberstein at 848-4062 or email bibersteins@hermon.net
LAWRENCE
Thursday, Aug. 15
There is an informational meeting for all student-athletes and their parents/guardians on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Lawrence High School gym, starting at 6 p.m.
All teams will be holding tryouts/practices beginning on Monday, Aug. 19. Students must bring with them a signed LHS Athletic Code Contract, proof of insurance, signed emergency card, and proof of a recent physical examination by a doctor. Parent signatures are required. These forms may be picked up at the Lawrence HS main office Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info contact AD Bill MacManus, 453-4200 ext. 2250 or a coach.
First tryout/practices on Aug. 19 at high school fields — cheering: 4:30 p.m; cross country: 8 a.m.; field hockey: 8 a.m., 4:30 p.m.; football: grades 9-12, 7:45 a.m., 10-12, 4 p.m.; golf: 5:30 p.m.; boys soccer: 7 a.m., 4:30 p.m.; girls soccer: 8:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Football equipment issued: grades 10-12, 4 p.m.; grade 9, 5 p.m.
MDI
Sunday, Aug. 18
A mandatory informational meeting for all Mount Desert Island athletes and their parents is at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18 at the MDI High School gym. At least one member of the family must attend the mandatory meeting. For more info, call AD Bunky Dow at 288-5011 ext. 3327 or 667-3307. Sports physicals will be offered on Aug. 14-15 at the high school All freshmen and juniors will need to have a physical before they will be allowed participate. Call 288-501, ext. 3300 to schedule an appointment.
NOKOMIS
Monday, Aug. 19
The first day of tryouts for prospective student-athletes at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport is Monday, Aug.19. The times are listed below. Students interested in playing a fall sport must attend tryouts and have current physical to participate. Call Nokomis High at 368-4354 for more information. Boys Soccer, 5-7 p.m.; field hockey, 8-10 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.; girls soccer, 4-7 p.m.; golf, 4-7 p.m. at Palmyra Golf Course; football, 8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.
ORONO
Sunday, Aug. 18
Orono High School Fall Sports Parent-Athlete Information Night will be held at 6 p.m. at the Orono High School gymnasium.
PENQUIS
Monday, Aug. 19
Tryouts for Penquis High School sports begin on Monday, Aug. 19: boys soccer, 8-9:30 a.m.; girls soccer, 9:30-11 a.m.; and golf 3-4:30 p.m. at Katahdin Country Club. Freshmen must have paperwork showing proof of a physical exam. For questions, contact AD Tony Hamlin, 279-0360.
Golf
Hole-in-one
Doug Merrifield
BROOKS — Doug Merrifield of Rockland recorded a hole-in-one on the 145-yard ninth hole at Country View Golf Club Wednesday. He used a 9-iron to notch his second career ace, which was witnessed by Ken Rose, Larry Oxton and Ed Nason.
LOCAL
At Sawmill Woods GC
Sawmill Scramble — 1. Warren Young, Missy Young and Dave Trundy (36); 2. Beckie Woods, Cody Woods and Bill Perkins; Brian Melvin, Judy Melvin and Eric Innocenti (37); Pin: Warren Young, 15-6
At Barren View GC
Senior Scramble — 1.) Frank Gatcomb, Brian Fedder, Jeff Jones, Gary Derickson -5 2.) Ellen Cleaves, Norm Lezy, Peter Berry, Sonny Beal -4 (won in putt-off) 3.) Dale Pettegrow, Pete Cleaves, Ed Johnson, John Keen -4; Pin: No. 5, John Horst 3-7
At Foxcroft GC
Couples: 1st Peggy Glover, Nancy Taylor 33, 2nd Brian Campbell, Irene Chase 36. Pin: No. 4, Peggy Glover 4-11
At Rocky Knoll CC
Senior Stableford — Dale Anthony, Peter Beatham, Gary Chessa, George Hayes +4 (mc); Bob Edwards, Ron Landry, Joe McCluskey, Joe Meehan +4; John Norris, Grady Stevenson, Allen Staples, Sonny Dubay +3 (mc); Bill Kaine, Doug Higgins, Wilbur Miller, Russ Van Arsdale +3 Pins: No. 5 Mike Connolly 10-8; No. 7 Bill Beck 5-5; No. 12 Jerry Perkins 4-10; No. 17 Frank Daigle 5-0 High Stableford: Willie Crowell +9; George Hayes +6, Mike Connolly +6 Low Gross: Gary Chessa 74; A Skins: Tom Winslow No. 5, Dan Barker No. 8, Steve Newcomb No. 10, Ron Allen No.14, Joe Auger No. 16
Ladies League — Barbara Baker, Shelly Drillen, Michelle Atherton 37; Barbara Joy, Ellen Libby, Courtney Chute, Laura Wheeler 41; Jeannette LaPlante, Liz Champeon, Felicia Wiswell, Wanda Crowell 42; Bonnie Robertson, Charleen Lendis, Carol Carew Pin: No. 12 Michelle Atherton 17-5
At Bangor Muni GC
Twilight League — Gross: 1. Barry Hobert 35. 2. Ben Estabrook 36. 3. Rick Hayward 36. 4. Dennis Tracy 37. 5. Shawn Berglund 38. Net: 1. Dean Bowden 32. 2. Bob Boulier 32. 3. Jim Greer 32. 4. Charlie Anderson 32. 5. Bob Anderson 33. Pins: 3. Mike O’Hara 6-5. 6. Bob Boulier 16-10.
At PVCC
Twilight league Front 9: Mark Barthelemy, Peter Hughes, Jeff Manter, Herb Coolbrith, Dennis Casey 26 (net); Back 9: Steve Steiner, Jim Kiser, Lee Chick, Rick Thompson, Brett Baber, Paul Tracy 28 (net); Pins: No. 4 Greg O’Donnell 3-11; No. 6 Rich Gamble 15-2; No. 14 Lou Hardy 4-3;
No. 16 John Poulin 18-1
At Kebo Valley GC
Men’s Group — 1. Nate Miller, Bernard Stevenson, Mike Higgins, Larry Roquski 123; 2. George Merrill, Jerry Hartson, Fred Cook, Thomas Cahill 124; Net Skins: 4 Ronald Baracka, 9 Francis Russell, 12 Mike Higgins, 16 Bernard Stevenson, 17 Jerry Hartson, 18 George Merrill
Ladies League — 1. Andrea Leonard, Karen Mcfarland, Susan Goodman, Jacque Fitzpatrick 27; 2. Susan Hersey, Edi Hall, Debbie Mitchell-Dow, Layne Cough 28; Pin: 6 Val Scott
At Dexter Muni GC
Ladies Day — Skins: No.1 Michael Ann Wells 5 No. 3. Mary Morancie 5 No. 5 Michael Ann Wells 5 No. 8 Pat Tobin 4; Pins (Closest in two): No. 4 Mickael Ann Wells 33-2, No. 8 Pat Tobin 14-0
Men’s Twilight League — Points: A Flight: Shane Baxter +2, Steve Welch and Richie Steinwand +1.5; B Flight: Jimmy Costedio +4, Frank Reynolds +3.5; C Flight: Bob Thompson +4, Ryan Wilks +3; D Flight: Ted Bryant +1.5, Don Vosburgh +1
At Streamside GC
Twilight League — Brian Steward 38, Jimmy Mylen Jr. 38, Dan Black 40, Jake Gran 40. Pins: No. 4 Brian Steward 13-7, No. 8 Dan Black 9-7.
At Northport GC
Scotch Foursome — Gross: 1. Moe Eastman, Vivian Fuller (34). 2. Frank Field, Jean Brown (35). Net: 1. Bob Barrett, Brenda Barrett (25.5) 2. tie Mike Darres, Shirley Caler, Paul Doody, Val Doody (26). 4. tie Bill Pickford, Annie Pickford, John Lloyd-Still, Sarah Laing (27.5)
Harness racing
Skowhegan Fair
Thursday’s starters, 7 p.m.
First, Pace, $2,700
1. Artemus Major, K. Switzer
2. Honored Hall, C. Cushing
3. High Calibre N, D. Ingraham
4. Point Standing, G. Mosher
5. Admiral Pembroke, H. Campbell
Second, Pace, $1,800
1. Jungle War, D. Deslandes
2. One Fifty West, K. Switzer
3. Townline Kenya, G. Bowden
4. Art’s Lady Shark, H. Campbell
5. Poison Ivy, S. Thayer
6. Jinni’s Fantasy N, G. Mosher
Third, Pace, $1,800
1. Triple Bars, K. Switzer
2. Our Home Boy, D. Deslandes
3. Two Punch, W. Campbell
4. Four Starz Dlivery, R. Goodblood Jr.
5. Double Down Yankee, M. DeRuntz
6. Benjamin T Hanover, R. Cushing
Fourth, Pace, $2,300
1. Graffam Girl, M. Cushing
2. Blaze Starr, K. Switzer
3. The Temple Tiger, J. Bresnahan
4. Gina Frankienjoeyp, D. Ingraham
5. Strait Shooter, S. Thayer
6. Surf Side Sis, A. Harrington
7. Hurricane Mountain, W. Watson
Fifth, Pace, $3,500
1. Devil May Care, S. Thayer
2. Cams Recess, G. Bowden
3. Lilly Langtree, R. Goodblood Jr.
4. Diana Blue Chip, K. Switzer
5. Random Blizzard, G. Mosher
Sixth, Pace, $1,800
1. Woman Manager, M. DeRuntz
2. Perle Noire, K. Switzer
3. Angel of Desire, W. Campbell
4. Aprils Golden Hour, G. Mosher
5. A Work of Heart, R. Goodblood Jr.
6. A Little Naughty, H. Campbell
Seventh, Pace, $2,300
1. Payback Time, A. Richardson
2. Susan Balucchi, G. Hall
3. Miss Rocker, G. Mosher
4. Come On Cala, W. Campbell
5. Southwest Bliss, K. Switzer
6. Casimir Ms Luck, D. Ingraham
Eighth, Pace, $2,800
1. CJ Marshal, G. Mosher
2. Smokintheboyzroom, S. Thayer
3. Shoot First, D. Deslandes
4. MD Hardlys Success H. Campbell
5. K C Colt, W. Campbell
6. NF Sinfull, K. Switzer
7. Optimist N, R. Goodblood Jr.
8. Penney’s Spirit, P. Sowers
Ninth, Pace, $4,000
1. Inform, W. Campbell
2. Blissfullsreaction, S. Thayer
3. Press Your Luck, H. Campbell
4. Pembroke Joe Dunn, G. Bowden
5. Stylemaster, G. Mosher
6. Cactus Creek, D. Ingraham
7. Overnite Sensation, R. Goodblood Jr.
8. Mr Shadow, K. Switzer
Tenth, Pace, $2,300
1. Wesgem Princess, C. Cushing
2. RD Shoeless, G. Bowden
3. Batonette, W. Campbell
4. Ashtoreth Hanover, K. Switzer
5. Lick It Tee Quick, K. Hafford III
6. Leeann Majors, H. Campbell
7. Machnazetrois, G. Mosher
Wednesday’s results
First, Pace, $2,000
2. Rusty’s Rascal, W. Campbell 7.40-3.20-2.80
3. Saku, H. Campbell 2.80-2.10
4. Crosby Blue Chip, R. Hall 3.00
T-2:00.3; Qu. 2-3, $5.00; Ex. 2-3, $23.20; Tri. 2-3-4, $54.40
Second, Pace, $1,800
6. Warrawee Kiwi, W. Campbell 20.20-8.40-14.00
5. Firebrand Hanover, K. Switzer 4.20-3.40
7. Martiniwith Olives, D. Ingraham 4.80
T-1:58.4; Qu. 5-6, $40.20; Ex. 6-5, $147.00; Tri. 6-5-7, $486.60; DD 2-6, $45.80
Third, Trot, $11,017
2. Blazee Moving, W. Watson 7.20-2.80-2.20
1. Littleton’s Dream, J. Nason 4.00-2.80
5. Race Me Liberty, W. Childs 2.20
T-2:03.4; Qu. 1-2, $4.20; Ex. 2-1, $16.00; Tri. 2-1-5, $18.00
Fourth, Pace, $2,000
4. B Rock Solid, H. Campbell 3.60-3.00-2.40
1. Vic Victor, G. Bowden 13.40-7.60
5. A Place Out West, M. Cushing 2.80
T-2:00; Qu. 1-4, $41.00; Ex. 4-1, $207.20; Tri. 4-1-5, $150.40
Fifth, Trot, $11,440
6. Obrigado, H. Campbell 6.00-3.00-2.20
5. Wakefield Fire, I. Davies 2.40-2.10
3. Maine Muscle, M. Cushing 2.40
T-2:03.3; Qu. 5-6, $3.60; Ex. 6-5, $6.40; Tri. 6-5-3, $35.60
Sixth, Pace, $3,500
1. Keystone Real Deal, K. Switzer 3.40-2.60-2.40
4. Ashnstellsfun, D. Ingraham 3.60-4.60
2. Paris Knight, I. Davies 3.00
T-1:57.2; Qu. 1-4, $7.20; Ex. 1-4, $17.20; Tri. 1-4-2, $42.40; DD 6-1, $5.60
Seventh, Trot, $10,671
2. Song of Virtue, R. Goodblood Jr. 3.40-2.40-2.60
4. Future Cast, M. Athearn 2.20-2.20
6. Lucy From Hebron, W. Watson 13.80
T-2:02.2; Qu. 2-4, $3.80; Ex. 2-4, $8.60; Tri. 2-4-6, $37.00
Eighth, Pace, $2,600
2. Sundial Hanover, T. Hudson 23.80-6.60-2.80
3. Burkentine Hanover, M. Cushing 3.20-2.40
1. Kelly Girl, G. Hall 44.60
T-2:01; Qu. 2-3, $16.20; Ex. 2-3, $44.60; Tri. 2-3-1, $626.00
Ninth, Trot, $4,000
2. Puzzlement, H. Campbell 10.00-5.20-5.60
1. Stormont O My, G. Mosher 7.00-3.40
5. Slick N Splashy, D. Deslandes 2.40
T-1:59.4; Qu. 1-2, $18.80; Ex. 2-1, $67.00; Tri. 2-1-5, $87.40
Tenth, Pace, $2,300
5. Always A Contender, C. Nye 4.00-5.80-2.60
1. Baboo Semalu, S. Taggart 20.20-3.00
2. Maid En Paris, H. Campbell 2.10
T-1:59.1; Qu. 1-5, $17.20; Ex. 5-1, $20.60; Tri. 5-1-2, $26.80; DD 2-5, $16.40; Total Handle: $24,904