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SN THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM SATURDAY EDITION | JULY 6, 2019 Sports & Recreation ODFW R EGIONAL F ISHING R EPORT www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID-COAST LAKES Stocking of the mid-coast lakes began the first week of February and will continue into June. Check the stocking sched- ule online for dates and locations of stockings. These early stock- ings include: Alder and Dune Lake, Cleawox, Lost Lake, Munsel Lake, Thissel Pond, Mercer Lake, Big Creek Reservoirs, Ollala Reservoir and Devils Lake. See FISHING XB Calendar July 10 • Florence Softball 5:30 p.m. ACC vs Welton (North) Beachcomber vs Lofy (South) 7 p.m. Lofy vs ACC (North) Beachcomber vs Welton (South) COURTESY PHOTOS 13U Florence Babe Ruth team (back row from left): Coach Derek Wells, Armando Galvan, Andrew Jensen-Norman, Kyle Hughes, Jacob Dunn, Peyton Sandusky, Gavyn James and coach Dan Rankin; front row: Caden Gray, Mathias Wilson, Talin Loomis, Tate Bottensek, Joel Sissel and Cameron Groves. F UTURE BRIGHT FOR LOCAL B ABE R UTH BALL CLUBS T his year’s summer Babe Ruth Baseball Program was, well... a hit. Both teams, 13U and 15U, combined for a 22-1 record this sea- son, with the 13U team going 11-1, and the 15U team finishing undefeat- ed with an 11-0 record. As the summer continues on so, so will 13 players from Florence who made the South Coast All-Star Teams — with four players on the 13U team, three players on the 14U team and six players on the 15U team. Coaches Dan Rankin and Derek Wells will be coaching the 15 U All- Star Team in the State Tournament, which will be played July 12-14 at Clyde Allen Field in North Bend. “Come support our local players at the tournament,” said Wells. If they win, they will move on to the regional tournament July 21-27. “Both teams were exceptional this year and should bring a lot of excite- ment and wins over the years to come,” Wells added. “I know the season just got over but I am ready for next year!” Wells gave a special thanks to Coach Rankin, as well as Henry and Riley Rankin, who made sure the field and scoreboard were ready to go for each home game. 15U team (back row from left): Coach Derek Wells (not pictured), Ian Sissel, Ethan Aaron, John Dove, Ethan Halpin, Eric Olson, Henry Rankin and coach Dan Rankin; front row from left: Victor Ayala, Jason Garcia, Beau Ericson, Noah Dotson, Bailey Overton and Isaac Garza. Tide Tables Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide July 6 2:49am / 7.5 4:24pm / 6.6 9:45am / -1.6 10:04pm / 2.0 July 7 3:46am / 6.9 5:13pm / 6.7 10:33am / -1.1 11:10pm / 1.8 Texas 4000 riders return to Florence July 8 4:49am / 6.2 6:04pm / 6.9 11:24am / -0.3 June 9 6:01am / 5.6 6:55pm / 7.1 12:21am / 1.4 12:17pm / 0.5 July 10 7:21am / 5.1 7:48pm / 7.2 1:34am / 1.1 1:14pm / 1.2 July 11 8:44am / 4.9 8:40pm/ 7.4 2:43am/ 0.5 2:15pm/ 1.8 July 12 10:02am / 5.0 9:30pm / 7.5 3:46am / -0.1 3:17pm / 2.3 Cyclists from the University of Texas ride for cancer awareness The Texas 4000 bicyclists will be arriving in Florence again this Sunday July 7th around 3:00pm coming in from Eugene. St. Andrews Episcopal Church is hosting them with the help of many other community supporters. This is the 14th year the lon- gest charity ride in the world is stopping here in Florence. There are 10 guys and 18 gals in this group each bik- ing 4000+ miles from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK often in many challenging condi- tions and terrains. Their mis- sion is to spread HOPE for those suffering with cancer, KNOWLEDGE on preven- tion of cancer and CHARITY by raising funds for a cancer cure. Thirteen homes will be & SHEET METAL, INC. “Your Local Independent Trane Dealer” Florence’s Oldest & Largest Heating Contractor portunity to get to know them and be inspired by their dedi- cated mission. Most are recent graduates of UT and most have experienced cancer in their own families or with friends. Members of the Texas 4000 cycle from The next morn- Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, ing is a break- in an effort to improve cancer aware- fast feast at St. ness and education. (courtesy photo) Andrews Epis- copal Church welcoming them so they can get showers, do laundry and followed by a dedication cer- have a comfortable bed to emony before heading north. sleep. The Elks Club is gen- For more information about erously cooking them a won- this impressive group go to derful turkey /ham dinner texas4000.org or call Terri that evening. It’s a special op- Pennington at 541-999-2400. T IME O UT By Lloyd Little Retired teacher, coach and game offi cial Gambling Athletes Contrary to popular belief, the Chicago White Sox did not get their nickname “Black Sox” from the scandal of fi xing the 1919 World Series. Th eir owner Charles Comiskey was so tight with his money he charged his players .25 cents to wash their uniforms. When the players refused to pay, their uniforms — and See LITTLE XB • Heating Systems • Heat Pumps • Sales / Service • Ductless Heat Pumps 1645 Kingwood ~ Florence • www.trane.com (541) 997-2422 (L-R) Matteo Cocciolo, Owners Krystal & Steve Wolford, Abbie Kimble CCB#64
