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1" TEN The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, May 11, 1978 -J - ' 'Jl a". - ?- Morrow Babe m JLJL Tryouts begin Saturday for Morrow County's Babe Ruth League team, and team mana ger Jim Swanson predicts a winning season, since 12 members of last season's squad are expected to return. The Morrow County team will compete with six Hermis ton teams, as well as squads from the Stanfield-Echo area and Umatilla. A 16-game Errors cost Cards Condon thrasing A rash of costly errors by the fledgling lone Cardinals resulted in a 17-3 thrashing at the hands of conference lead ing Condon during a May 5 home game. The 10-run rule was invoked after five innings, ending the game early, and perhaps saving some face for the beleaguered lone squad. lone scored all three of its more sports Saddle sores to aid Cystic Fibrosis Morrow County schoolchil dren, their parents, and other adults will be participating in a 12-mile "horse-a-thon", braving saddlesores and wea ther to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. May 20, from the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. Prizes, including belt buck les, bridal reins and halters have been donated by. local businessmen to riders turning in the most pledge money for the fund raising event. T shirts emblazoned with "I Did It" will be awarded to all riders turning in $25 or more in pledge money. Sponsors of the. event said there is still time for riders to participate in the event. Participants must fill out sponsor sheets available from area schools, or from Pat Wright in Lexington or Bobby Angell in Heppner. Riders are urged to check rifg equipment for safety, to Remember Mother with Green or Blooming Plants, Dish Gardens & Gifts PLANT SELLER 250 W. Baltimore "if" 4Tff jlhjtjl schedule will make up this year's May 30-June 30 Babe Ruth season. Eight home games are expected to be divided between appearances at Heppner and lone. Morrow County finished last year's season 7-7, with a team consisting mainly of 13-year-olds. Expected to return for this year's season are Doug Holland, John and Bob Bier, runs in the first inning, on singles by Greg Rietmann and Robin LaRue, followed by a homer by Kevin McCabe. Despite the lopsided score, the Cards outhit Condon, but lost ground by tallying seven run scoring errors. lone was scheduled to face Sherman on Tuesday and Heppner today, in hopes of capturing its first conference win. on page 12 wear comfortable clothing, and to bring a sack lunch. Cookies and soft drinks will be served at a lunch site. To register, participants must bring their sponsor sheets with them on the day of the ride. Riders under 18 years of age must have a release consent form signed by their parent. Parents are urged to accompany their more youth ful riders. VIC ATITEH Republican Candidate For Governor BEST QUALIFIED: 19 years in legislature, an active participant Has strong feelings about how state gov't should be run, opposes big gov't. Would be able to put together a qualified team Criticizes present loose-jointedness in Siale gov't. Has credibility with state employees and state legislators Will establish listening posts around the state, "Public does know best" Will meet regularly with national congressional leaders ISSUES: Boardman bombing range Go after Al Ullman Opposes sealed bid system on federal grazing lands Supports multiple-use of federal lands Concerned about " limiting legislation", most often there is a better way Concerned about attitude in gov't.-State agency people should 'treat the' public like valued customers Supports land use planning at the local level Opposes liberal concept that gov't, know best Supports the concept of capitalism and busiriess Maintains small business is backbone of this system Believes in major efforts to minimize conditions that lead to criminal activity, wanls to preserve life Wishes to improve Liquor Control Commission rather than abolish it! Don fetmon, Chairman, Marrow Co., Ions-Ally" for Gov. Comm. Ruth team Vit ii up Don Lott, John Murray, Mary Kincaid, Rick Klaus, Rick Cole, Shawn LaRue, Craig Gutierrez, Gregg Rietmann and Don Taylor. All games are scheduled to take place in the evening, making it possible for team members to pursue summer jobs. Parental consent forms are being distributed at county Little League posts schedule Opening day at Heppner Sat., May 6, 1978 1:00p.m. Indians vs. Dodgers 3:30p.m. Braves vs. Giants Mon., May 8,6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Braves Tues., May 9, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Indians at Wed., May 10,6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Giants Thurs., May 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Dodgers Mon., May 15,6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Indians Tues., May 16,6:00p.m. Dodgers vs. Braves Wed, May 17,6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Braves Thurs., May 18, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Dodgers Mon., May 22, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Indians at IONE Tues., May 23, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Giants Wed., May 24,6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Dodgers Thurs., May 25, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Braves Mon., May 29, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Indians Tues., May 30, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Giants Wed., May 31, 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Giants Thurs., June 1,6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Braves Hohie team is last team listed. Game time:6 p.m. Infield practice:5:45 p.m. Friday is reserved for makeup games. Any change in the schedule will require notice to the Man ager whose game is being changed no less than two days be fore game is being changed. Vm fMI il M Mi schools. Tryouts will be held Saturday at the Heppner rodeo grounds, and May 20 at noon in lone. The league requires fees totaling nearly $20 for insur ance hats and sleeves, but Swanson plans to collect only $10 from Morrow County players, with sponsorship money from area business men making up the difference. lone At IONE Sat., June 3 1:00p.m. Giants vs. Dodgers 3:30p.m. Braves vs. Indians Mon., June 5, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Giants Tues., June 6, 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Braves Wed., June 7, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Dodgers Thursday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Indians Mon., June 12, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Braves Tues., June 13, 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Giants Wed., June 14, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Dodgers Thurs., June 15, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Indians at IONE Mon., June 19, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Braves Tues., June 20, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Indians Wed., June 21, 6:00 p.m. Dodgers vs. Giants Thurs., June 22, 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Braves Mon., June 26, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Giants Tues., June 27, 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Dodgers Wed., June 28, 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Indians at IONE Thurs., June 29, 6:00 p.m. Braves vs. Dodgers district meet stymies Cardinals Despite strong showings by lone tennis standout Susan Thompson and the boys dou bles team of Dan McEUigott and Dennis Stefani, no Cardi nals managed to qualify for district competition during a disappointing weekend at the subdistrict tennis meet in Hermiston. The May 5-6 competition saw seventh-seeded Thomp son advance to the quarterfi nals, after drawing a bye in the first round, beating Debbie Emerson of Oregon Trail in second, and overpower ing Pam Burns of Baker 7-5 and 6-3 in the third round. During the quarterfinals Over the by Cindy Kerr Willow Run golfers from Boardman visited the Willow Creek course in Heppner May 7 for the first mens' interclub competition of the year. The highlight of the day was a hole-in-one by Ed Heimstra. Heimstra's ace also accounted for the closest to the pin award on the third hole. Jeff Edmundson's 64 was low gross for Heppner. Second low gross went to John Edmundson, and third to Craig Cooley. Low net was won by Kevin Rountree with a 40. Second went to Francis Dougherty and third to Elmer Palmer. A (57 SATURDAY MAY 13 ' V-..... i i ii -- - - District CONTEST FRIDAY meeting on Saturday, howev er, Susan met number two seeded Dennie Wilkens of Vate, losing 1-6, 1-6. In other girls' action, Ione's Jeanie Piening lost to Mac High's Darla Dribble in the first round. In boys' competition, McEl ligott and Stefani defeated Creek and Berria of Ontario 6-3, 6-2 in the first round, then went against number one seeded Harshman and Koop of Pendleton in split sets 2-6, 6-1 and 2-6. Cardinal Rick Gilbert over whelmed Riverside's Mark Danies 6-1 , 6-0 in the second round of singles competition, after drawing a bye in the Tee Cup Closest to the pin on the second shot was Jerry Sam ples. Long drive winner was Jeff Edmundson. For Boardman, Jim Harper was low gross winner. A second place tie went to Jim" Thompson and Dallas Wilson, with Carroll Donovan placing third. Low net winner was Rod Flug, followed by Earle John son and Ron Daniels. Closest to the pin winners were Rod Flug and Dallas Wilson. Flug also won the long drive competition. Winners of the scramble were Don Lott and Rick ' Johnston. HEPPNER BP0E 358 Cordially Invites You To invites you to Ritual & SATURDAY HEPPNER ELKS CLUB HEPPNER, OREGON first. In his third round meeting with fourth-seeded Mike Hilsenkopf of Hermis ton, Gilbert went down 4-6, 4-6. The lone girls' doubles team of Carol McEUigott and Darcy Rea beat Pilot Rock competi tors Liles and Schmittler 6-1, 6-1, but lost 2-6, 1-6 in the third Who Finances Your Needs ? We Do Security Required Land Bank loans are made on the security of first mortgages on farm or ranch land, part-time farms and rural housing. Size Of Loan The amount of loan which may be made is dependent upon the appraised value of the security to be mortgaged and the debt repayment ability of the applicant. Terms Of Loan Terms are fitted to the security and needs of the borrower. The 20-year term is probably the most popular, but loans can be made for terms up to 40 years. 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