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Page Eight Nyssa Gate City Journal. Nyssa. Oregon Horseshoe Pitchers Begin Season With a Clang By Alaa Abbey Clang! "Nice shoe.” They walk to the soft dirt box and bend over. They sift through the dirt with their fingers and find the shoes. "That's a ringer and that one's topped. That’s 3-0. yours." "That” is local horseshoe pitching, which began Tues day night. Seven men com pete in the Tuesday Night League. They each play three other men twice each Tues day night for the next six weeks. Only four competitors showed up Tuesday night and one of them explained that, "It takes a little while to get sorted out.” Therefore the results are a bit mislead ing. However, the largest beneficiary was Jim Monroe. He won all six games. He jokingly said that doubles his wins of last year. "I'd like to thank Mr. Forfeit and Mr. Bye. They taught me every thing 1 know about this game,” he laughed. Another winner was Bob Wilson, league secretary. He did have some competition, but won five games. He split two with Gene Chester and won four on forfeits and byes. For those who are not horseshoe aficianados. some explanation of the game is in order. Horseshoe pitching takes place on a fifty foot court. Each box is five feet long and is 40 feet from the other. The players pitch two shoes each at the metal post. A "ringer" is worth three points. If the shoe is close enough to the post (one shoe width away is the maximum) the pitcher gets one point. However, if the second pitcher "tops" or covers his opponent's shoe with his own. the points are negated. Here in Nyssa they play 25-point games. The two and one-half pound shoes arc pitched underhand, preferably with an unbent arm. Finger action gives the right amount of spin to the shoe, which should land with its open end toward the ring. Each player has his own style. Most grip it along one stem of the shoe and give it either a 1V« turn in the air. or a 1V« turn. Wilson holds the shoe at the bottom of the "U”. However, the rule book flatly states that no player has ever won a major championship using that style, which calls for any where from one to four flips. A lot of good-natured kidding goes on during the competition, which is relaxed and friendly, although there have been reports of cham pionship play getting very serious. After a few good ringers. "Must be those shoes you bought last year.” After somebody else scores well. "Must be your mustache.” "Yes. it keeps down the glare." In case you're interested, horseshoe pitching began in ancient Rome, When its legions conquered Europe and England they brought their sports along. From England it came to the colonies. By 1909. the game's rules were standardized, as was the equipment. Manufac turers began turning out special pitching shoes allow ing horses to get back the ones players had taken from them. The Tuesday night players are: Dave Waldo. Gene Chester. Bob Wilson. Jim Monroe, (all of whom were there Tuesday night). Red McCrady, Ralph Werner, J and Glen Hysell (who showed up and for lack of compe tition. left). They lost to Vale. 4-1 on Sunday, and lost to Ontario. 3-2 on Monday. Nyssa is now Papermates Legs. Stbv. Slndr Misfits Tappers Low Balls He. She. Its Three Stooges Misled '3* Good. Bad. Ugly Goof Balls Farmers BABE RUTH STANDINGS 23 21.5 19.5 18.5 18 17 16 15 13.5 13 13 9 10.5 12.5 13.5 14 15 16 17 18.5 19 19 Ontario Reds Ontario Tigers Nyssa Twins Vale Rangers Adrian A's Vale Cardinals Ontario Royals Cow Hollow NOTICE Name Address 319 SW 4* Ave., Pct. GB .714 - .714 - .571 ! .571 1 .428 2 .286 3 .143 4 . 14J 4 Editor's note: The follow ing was clipped from The Hermiston Herald. Steve is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowen, formerly of Nyssa, and a star athlete at Hermiston High School the past four years. L Dsar Western Bank I'm interested in your money saving BanClub Ted me bow to become a member L 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 BOY SCOUTS OF TROOP 445 are shown at the site of Keeney Pass monument on Lytle Boulevard, where they are working on their Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge. The boys, from left, are Riley Hatch. Nathan Mower and Wayne Mitchell. Their scoutmas ter is Larry Hatch. The troop recently won the President's Award, given at the Camporee at Spring Creek Camp on Mann's Creek, for the best camp; and also won first place in Skills Competition. which includes knot tying, first aid. and compass course Eleven troops from the 7 Rivers District participated in the Camporee Members of Troop 445 will spend July 19 through 24 at Tapawonga Scout Camp at McCall Steve Bowen Stars In Oregon Golf Play F--------------- TRY OUR NEWEST BRAND OF BANKING 1 k_________ á WESTERN SANCLUD W L Pct. GB 7 3 700 7 3 .700 6 4 .600 ■ 1 5 4 .555 1.5 5 4 555 1.5 3 7 J00 4 2 7 .222 4.5 00 1 9 9 FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Ontario Reds Nyssa Ontario Tigers Vale Rangers Adrian A's Ontario Royals Vale Cardinals Cow Hollow game and High team series: Goof Balls. 728. 692 2047; Low Balls. 669; Papermates, 1911; Three Stooges, 1889. Its easy to jon No credit requirements No application just Sian your name on the membersnip card, and you 're in Memberships available Io all ages and occupations and can be added to your existing Western Bank checking account Your monthly membership lee will be deducted automatically 1-3 in games with area teams and 3-11 overall, The top two finishers in local play will advance to a possible spot in the state playoffs. Vale is 3-1 in area play and Ontario is 2-2. Babe Ruth Standings N«Tap BanCBub TRAVEL Baseball Bowling (pronounced "bank dub") TRAVELERS CHECKS, CASHIER’S CHECKS, AND MONEY ORDERS without issuance charge SPORTS The Nyssa American Le gion team dropped two games over the July Fourth holiday weekend. Standings Jim Monroe Bob Wilson Gene Chester Dave Waldo Glen Hvsell Red McCrady Ralph Werner Thursday, July 8. 1976 »10,000 ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE - — -a -.an i — , 0*1 ooo ioa joo eiAomattc coverage by Fireman s Fund Amencen Ute Ineurance Company Age 70 and over 50% reduebon H joint account, coverage divided equaSy on al members Addtoonai Personal and Fam»y coverage avertable tor Si 00 or 82 00 additional monthly lee STEVE BOWEN was tra veling in pretty fast company last week. The recent Hermiston High School graudate's re markable play carried him to the quarterfinals of the week long Oregon Amateur Golf Tournament at lllahae Hills Country Club in Salem. Bowen finished 14th tn medalist play to qualify for the 32 man match play field. He disposed of Mike Stoll of Portland 3-2 man match play field He disposed of Mike Fair Premium Book Available In Nyssa Everyone attending the The premium b<x>k for the Fair is reminded that each 1976 Malheur County Fair— fair is judged by a repre August 18 thru 21 is now sentative from the County available. This year's fair is Fairs Committee, and a in keeping with the prevail portion of Malheur's funding ing patriotic atmosphere of depends on a point system the year. administered by this Com The theme "Progress. mittee. For the past several Spirit of 76” is emphasized years improper parking by on the cover of the 67th both exhibitors and fair annual premium book with its goers has resulted in a red, white, and blue color penalty for the Malheur scheme The book follows its format ' County Fair. The Board is therefore requesting every of last year, with changes one cooperate this year. only in schedule of events, awards, and classes. Each exhibitor is encouraged to Premium books will be carefully check through the available at local banks, radio book for new classes and lots stations, news paper offices, in the various divisions. and various stores. 4-H Several new sponsors of leaders and FFA instructors trophies and awards are also will have copies for their club listed along with the previous and chapter members. They sponsors. will also be available at the is encou- Each fairgoer * County Extension Office, and raged to carefully read will be mailed upon request parking information. Com- to either the Extension Office merical exhibitors are re 889-9129, or Alice Murphy, quired to comply with traffic manager at 889-9391. regulations as are fair ex hibitors. These regulations have been set up with respect The Gate City Journal to existing state fire and office has a number of books safety rules. available. Nyssa Public Library / Stoll of Portland 3-2 to advance to the semifinals; defeated Salem veteran Ca sey Ollinger 2-1 to find himself in the last eight players in the championship flight. His bracket of four in cluded John Fought Hied for low amateur score in recent U. S. Openland University of Oregon starts Peter Jacobsen and Jeff Saunders, high finishers in the recent NCAA Tournament Sanders, who later gained the finals, eliminated Bowen 5 and 3, which means with three holes to play Bowen was five holes behind, with no chance to catch up. Portland newspapers en- joyed prefixing Bowen's name with''young,” "teen aged" and "unknown.” But Bowen, who recently won several tournaments in Eastern Oregon, has been considered as the region's outstanding golfer all spring. "The course suited my style of play." Bowen said. "I had some trouble putting at times but I felt by the time I reached match play 1 could play with anybody.” Bowen said he may play in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Amateur at Port land July 12-17. Also on his list is the qualifying round in Portland this August for the U. S. Amateur. Cyclists Should Know Rules Of The Road Bicycle riders are at the peak of the season during these summer months. Not only are there rules of the road, procedures and penal ties for automobiles but for bicycle riders as well. Parents or guardians may be cited for permitting a child to violate bicycle equipment laws. A child's cycle should be equipped with proper lights, brakes and reflectors. A person propelling a bicycle commits the offense of unlawful bicycle operation if he: Rides other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle; Or. carries more persons on the bicycle than the number for which it is designed and equipped, Or, carries a package, bundle or article which prevents him from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar and having full control at all times. Alvin Allen. Nyssa chief of police notes that the most frequent offenses are: stop sign violations, riding on sidewalks, especially in the down town area, night time riding without lights and carrying bundles or pas sengers. Violators will be cited and It is hoped that parents will become more aware of their children's cycling habits. He also wishes to remind cyclists that this Is also bicycle theft time and he cautions persons to register their bicycles writh the Police Department and park the cycles in a safe place at night and use locks and chain the cycles to some immovable object. There will be a Bicycle Safety Rodeo August 12 and more information will be announced later. Republicans Elect Central Committee Officers Thursday.... 10 a.m. Friday .............. 12 Saturday ............. 12 6 p.m. 6p.as. 6 p.m. Roget's International Thesaurus - This is the best word-finding reference book in print because it is the largest and most complete, the easiest to use. and up-to-date. »423 The Chicanos A History of Mexican Americans - Matt S. Meter A Feliciano Rivera • This is the story of a unique cultural minority that has lived within the present boundaries of the United States since before the English settled at Jamestown. #301.45 Training with Weights Robert B. Parker and John R. Marsh • The fundamental piece of equipment for weight training is the barbell, plus other specialized equipment such as a wrist-roll bar, a weight boot, and a pulley-weight device among others. The authors fully explain how to use this equipment in conjunction with exercises for developing each part of the body. »796.4 Walking a Rainbow Trail ■ Frances P. Reid The Reids, parents and two sons, made journeying part ol their life-style. They began "tripping'' when the boys were small, with short jaunts to near places ■ exploring old mining towns, ice caves, lava craters; and the rugged near-by back country along seldom used trails to find secluded fishing trails. #910 The Malheur County Cen tral Republican Committee elected officers at its recent meeting. Serving for the coming year will be Joe Hobson. Ontario. Chairman; Harriett Flanagan, Ontario, Vice-Chairman; with Bob and Shirley Harrod of Vale as alternates for these positions. Cheryl Wettstein of On tario was elected Secretary and Pat McCoshum, Ontario as Treasurer. Serving on the nominating committee were Kate Fields of Vale. Lou Wettstein and Teody Tanaka, both of Ontario. Harriett Flanagan and Donald Oakes of Unity have filed as delegates to the Republican National Conven tion to be held in Kansas City next week, and attended the convention held June 26 in Bend where the Oregon delegation was selected. Both are pledged to support Reagan. Elected delegate to the State Republican Committee meeting was Teddy Tanaka of Ontario with Cheryl Wetstein as alternate. Serving as congressional nominating committeemen will be Wayne McConnel of Ontario and Floyd Hawkins of Vale. They will serve on a committee composed of two delegates from each county who will make selections to fill any vacancies among the Oregon Republican U.S. Con gressional team due to resignation or death. Serving in the same capacity for local county positions will he Harold and Ronnie Trenkel of Vale; Bob Harrod, Vale. Pete Joyce, Juntura; and Geanne Price, Cairo.