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FOUR The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday April Mustang nine split in season openers 7-1, 8-5 You win some and you lose some, as the saying goes, and the Heppner Mustangs did just that during their premier performance on the diamond this past weekend in Pilot Rock. Despite the blustery, winter time weather conditions Sat urday, the Mustangs were hot during their first appearance at Pilot Rock's four-way tournament, blasting Prairie City 7-1. But things cooled down for the Heppner nine in the championship bracket, when they committed six errors and left 10 men on base, resulting in a 5-8 loss to Gervais. Dennis Peck put in a fine showing at the mound for Heppner in the Prairie City contest, allowing only two hits, giving up no walks, and striking out eight hitters. Due to time considerations, that game was limited to only five innings. But that was time enough for the Mustang bat men to strut their stuff. After a scoreless two in nings, Heppner exploded for seven runs in the third. The runs came on singles by Doug Holland and John Bier, and a long, two-run double by Scott McEwen, aided by two walks and two errors by Prairie City. Prairie City's lone run was unearned. In the Gervais game, Hep pner started out strong, but failed to convert many of the team's 11 hits into runs. All totaled, the Mustangs left 10 potential scorers stranded on base. Gervais also tallied 11 hits, but converted them into eight runs, while giving up no errors. Eckman-Van Marter vie for basketball first place Eckman will have one last chance to tie Van Marter for first place in Town Team basketball action this Sunday, during the final day of season play. This past Sunday, Eckman overpowered Watkins 64-46, with Jim Lankford sinking 16 points for the winners. Wat kins has only been defeated once this season, by unbeaten Van Marter. Van Marter whalloped Smith by a 54-27 margin last Sunday, with Frank Pearson tallying 13 points and Tom Day connecting for 12. Don Papineau picked up 12 points for Smith. Forest Service, boosted by 17 points from Lee Padberg, For Little Easter Parades Only GIRLS By Kim & Little Star BOYS & YOUNG MEN SPORT t DRESS SHIRTS WRANGLER & BILLY THE KID INFANT t TODDLER WEAR HEPPNER & 676-9460 In the first inning, Peck slammed out a triple, and was driven home on a Dale Holland single. Gervais coun tered with four runs in the second, then the Mustangs came back with two more in the third, off a long triple by Doug Holland, a double by Mike Stookey, and a single by pitcher Lionel Wood. The score remained static at 4-3 in favor of Gervais until the last of the sixth, when Gervais unleashed four more runs. " Heppner came close to closing the gap in the seventh and final inning. Singles by Dale Holland and Scott McEwen and a double by Rick Cole drove two runs home. But with bases loaded, the Mus tangs went down in flames. Dennis Peck, Scott McEwen and Doug Holland were named to the tournament's all-star team. Heppner finish ed second in the tourney. Heppner Coach Dale Hol land said he was pleased with his Mustangs' performance during the season opener. "They hit the ball real well," he said, "and the pitching was good, especially in the first game. I was pleased with the way we came back in the second game and made a real ball game out of it. But we need to work a little more on our fielding." The Mustang varisity will remain idle until April 12, when they travel to Arlington for a doubleheader. Prairie City Heppner Gervais Heppner 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 - 0 4 0 0 0 4 10 2 0 0 0 2 outdistanced Greenup 57-46, despite a 20-point game by Greenup's Clint Barber. Pat Campbell exploded for 20 points and John McCabe was good for 18 during Lane's County Mounties slate basketball benefit In what might be one of the more bizarre matchups of the 1979 basketball season, the Morrow County Mounties will take on the Rolling Stone in the lone High School gym on April 20. No, the Mounties are not led by Sgt. Preston of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Rolling Stone is not conducted by rocker Mick DRESSES 15 50 From BILLY THE KID BOYS KNIT DISCO PANTS $1350 DEPARTMENT STORE BOARDMAN 481 -5461 5, 1979 Out! Cardinal track Gordon Meyers and Del LaRue, the duo that coached the lone football team to a state championship are back together again. Meyers is taking 13 boys through track season and hoping that num ber is not unlucky for him, while LaRue coaches seven girls through what they hope to be a winning season. The Cardinal boys have a relatively young squad with no seniors, but what they don't have in age they make up for in numbers and experience. Meyers took three boys to the state meet last year, Jerry Rietmann and Les Thompson 76-40 rampage over Johnston. Other teams facing off for the final day of league play on Sunday will be Greenup and Johnston, Smith and Watkins, and Lane and Forest Service. Jagger. The Mounties. in this case, anyway, are members of the Morrow County Sheriff's department. The Rolling Stone consists of a hodgepodge of youths from the lone-Lexington area. The contest is designed to raise money for recreation equipment for area youths, in an effort to provide an alternative for spare-time idleness. IB f e Soft-Belted xvjII jacket- nSSUJ Definitely spring '79, D-G's rTx 'r)y separates have soft touches A witn a new loolt' Te jacket PSsw NJ has shoulder pleats, pock- m' ets, and is gently belted, j u ' $44.00. Pants, $22.00. Both 1 ! A i ; are double knit with a I hapsacking effect in It j Dacron polyester, ame- i )1 I I thyst. The long sleeve print I V (I fl shirt has its separate tie. I III V Interlock knit polyester. Ji yfe I mlLr 1H0U5EFRSHI0N1 I V,iA HEPPNER 676-9426 P, -Ttntmnimmmr- - UlrjJrfln ' ' 'V'TI ' ;.5v. , .... ' ,.: V:; ::::-... ' ;,. ' -...y L, itg J .s : ;;. -V" -'" :. . ' ... . . .; ' : Mike Stookey snares a throw from Mustang pitcher Dennis Peck to pick off a Prairie City runner who extended his lead just a little too far. Heppner clipped Prairie City 7-1 and lost to Gervais 8-5 in play last weekend. in the pole vault, and Robin LaRue in the hurdles. An other, Terry Starr, is ranked in the Who's Who in Oregon High School Track in various field categories. All are jun iors. Terry Starr competes in the shot put, javelin and discus; LaRue the high jump, high hurdles and the relay teams; while Jerry Rietmann concen trates on the pole vault. Other juniors: Larry Snider is the only two miler this year; Mike Conklin is tackling both hurdles- the highs and inter mediates; and Bruce Millman in the shot put, javelin and discus. The sophomores also field ;six boys. Leslie Thompson in the intermediate hurdles and "relays; Shawn LaRue and Scott Balf'e, a transfer student from Alaska, are faced with a grueling task in the mile; Gregg Rietmann does both the long and triple jumps, and relays; Duane Fetsch and Treve Peterson take on the sprints, the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard dash and fill out the relay teams. Jeff Hams, the one fresh In addition to the use of its gym, lone High School has donated uniforms for both teams. IHS coaches Del La Rue and Gordon Meyers will referee the contest. Area merchants have don ated prizes ranging from turkeys to rod and reel outfits for a halftime drawing. Tickets will be on sale soon. Tip-off time is set for 8 p.m. on April 20. Admission will be 1 team fields 20 man, is working on the 880 yard run and the 440 yard dash. Girls Coach Del LaRue has two senior girls out, Janet McElligott and Kim Cofenas. McElligott is in the field events, the shot put, discus and the javelin, while Cofenas is. in the relays and the hurdles. Brenda Patton and Kim Pettyjohn are the juniors out. Kim is competing in the 440 yard relay, 100 yard dash and possibly the 220. Brenda competes in the 440, the 440 yard relay and the 220. Lisa Meyers is the only sophomore girl out for track. Lisa will be the only long distance runner on the agenda with the 880 and the mile. Margaret Doherty and Michelle LaRue are welcome freshman on the team. Doh erty is a sprinter and last year had times in the 100 yard dash better than the high school district leaders, she'll also run the anchor leg on the 440 relay and long jump. Michelle LaRue is the only other girl in field events with the shot put, discus and javelin. in lone $1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Everyone is invited to attend. Roger Installation Crab Feed Dance Support Ione's first meet is Saturday at Condon. Air Step comfort makes a double play! $2795 frf- Two soft sporties from Air Step, to take you on your way in comfort Supple leather on top. cushioned insole, and sculptured poly bottoms at the perfect mid-heel height Whether you favor sandal or slide, we're sure to have your size! Heppner It's finally Spring and we're celebratin' BPOE 358 Presents HinistsiIlllsiftBOB! off Offff5c2irs With Music By and Lorraine Leonnig Saturday, April 7 4 p.m. 6-8:30 9 p.m. p.m. Yomf Lodge-Flaii To iVine lettermen return to Card baseball ranks The 1979 lone baseball team fields nine lettermen each with plenty of game exper ience under his belt. "This year's team should be very versatile," says lone Coach Jerry Martin, "Be cause of the number of positions that each player can handle." He starts off his cast with Kevin McCabe a jack-of-all-trades who pitches, plays catcher and infielder. McCabe was last year's honorable mention All Conference play er. John Lindstrom, a senior, returns as an outfielder, short stop and third baseman. Danny, McElligott the other senior doubles as both third baseman and short stop. Robin LaRue, another hon orable mention All Conference player, looks like he'll be the first baseman for the Cards. Dennis Stefani pitches and plays a catcher-infielder combo, too. Glen Krebs, a junior, comes back with plenty of experience as an outfielder, and Frank Engel man returns at first base and outfield. The sophomores boast seven players including returning letterman Leslie Thompson, a 676 - 5241 ADMISSION Dinner & Dance Dance Only catcher and pitcher; Barney Rea an outfielder and second baseman; Shawn LaRue an infielder; and Gregg Riet mann a catcher-infielder. Tim Key, Richard Ladd, and Ralph Morter all outfielders join the team, along with freshman Jeff Hams at catcher-outfielder. "I'm looking forward to this season," says Coach Martin, "and because we're in a tough division they'll have to make themselves very competi tive." Martin is undecided as to who will be the starters and promises he'll "give each player plenty of opportunity to demonstrate their skills." McCabe, Robin LaRue and1 Rietmann were all leading Con, on page 5 JPmir2 Select from Robert Bruce sweaters. ..Famous maker knit pants and shirts. Shop today for style, size and color selectionl Tee off in casual sportswear! for style and comfort. Heppner 676-9218 $7.50 Per Person $3.00 Per Couple Attend n
