EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 15, 1992
Pirates capture WCLL title
So. Morrow County takes first place
place five on all star team
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Photo by Joyce Hughes
Pirate team members back l-r: Coach Charlie Sumner, Tony Greenup, Jered Eckman, Tim-
Sumner, Andy Sykes, Phillip Traylor, Mitch Mathews, manager George Waterland. Front: Danny
Coiner, Travis Winters, Travis Lowe, Josie Proctor, Jeff Waterland and Derek Gunderson. Not
pictured Jonas Healy.
The Heppner Pirates emerged
as Willow Creek Little Leagues’
champions as the season came to
a close June 25.
The Pirates finished with a 12-3
win-loss record to tie the Condon
Angels in the standings, but the
Pirates beat the Angels, two out
of three in head-to-head competi
tion, winning the crown.
Heppner’s Braves were close
behind with an 11-4 record
followed by the Arlington Cubs
with a 7-8 record. A young and
scrappy lone Cardinal team
finished 3-12 and the Fossil
Rangers brought up the rear with
no wins for the season.
Photo by Joyce Hughes
Columbia Tri-County Babe Ruth ended
regular season play with South Morrow Coun
ty IWA Local taking top spot honors losing
one game to Umatilla early in the season.
Members of the number one team include:
back l-r coach Rick Johnston, Trent Hughes,
Chad Skroch, Tony Becket, Chris Dickenson,
Matt Keersemaker, Jon Hanna, assistant
coach Russell Britt. Front-Steve McDaniel,
Lonnie Rill, Chip Wilson, Luke Swanson, Eric
Skroch and Brian Koffler.
Little League All Stars gear up for tourney
Photo by Joyce Hughes
Columbia Tri-County will host the 1992
Babe Ruth All Stars July 18-22 in Boardman.
The first game pits Columbia Tri-County
against the Hermiston Americans at 10 a.m.
with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Loser of
the first game plays Sunday at 10 a.m. and
winner plays Sunday at 3 p.m.
Members of the 1992 Columbia Tri-County
Willow Creek Little League All Stars back l-r: Adam Doherty, Mike Olsen, Tim Sumner, Keith
Scott, manager George Waterland, Brad Carnine, Jake McElligott, Ty Wilkins.
Front row: Seth Boyer, Derek Gunderson, Jeff Sallee, Jeff Waterland, Shane Matheny, Caleb
McDaniels. Not pictured Cameron Stinchfield, Charlie Sumner coach.
At the end of regular season one of the most organized leagues
Willow Creek Little League
around,” said a spokesperson.
coaches voted on 14 players from
All Stars have been practicing
“ The coaches and managers real
the six teams involved in the lit
hard gearing up for the opening
ly
appreciate all the volunteers,
tle league program. Willow
game on July 14 in Redmond.
umpires, grounds keepers, con
C reek
L ittle
League
is
Coached by Charlie Sumner and
cession people and score board
represented by two teams in
George Waterland. manager, the
operators.”
Heppner, one in lone, Condon,
all star games are July 14 - 18.
Arlington and Fossil. “ WCLL is
Widowed/Singles group plans picnic
“ Food, fun, fishing and games
will be the focus o f the next
Widowed Persons/Singles group
in July," stated Irene Schroeder,
local coordinator.
Saturday, July 18 seniors will
travel on the senior citizens bus
to Eleanor Gonty's cabin on
Penland Lake for a potluck pic
nic. The bus will leave at 10 a.m.
from Heppner and return around
3:30 p.m.
Hamburgers, beverage and
table service will be furnished.
All singles and widowed per
sons are invited to attend. For
more information contact Irene at
676-9132.
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Babe Ruth All Stars are: back l-r Rick
Johnston, manager, Trent Hughes, Chad
Skroch, Seth Wheeler, Jonathan Bowman,
Kyle Fredrickson, Shawn Tracy, Chris
Dickenson, Matt Keersemaker, coach Ron
Prindle. Front row: Steve Short, Mike Wilson,
Keven Graff, Jon Hanna, Cory Savage, Brad
Emerson, Jeff Cole, coach Steve Panky.
Thanks to Teachers Like Joanne Miksis,
The Future Is In Good Hands.
Our future will soon be in the hands of our children,
and US WEST is proud to recognize Joanne Miksis
as a teacher preparing children for the challenge
Compliments of the Morrow County Grain Growers
Joanne is the recipient of the 1992 U S WEST
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