nn B® mn P » P »| 4 | | )) EY DEE" | | ) | @® ) @ | | A ) | © | | CL . The Dallas Post Round trip Jeff Kunkle slammed two home runs as the Dallas Mountaineers topped Coughlin 11 to 6 Monday. After giving up five runs in the first inning, Dallas came back to score eight times in the bottom of the inning, then added three more in the bottom of the eighth. Winning pitcher Dave Fisher relieved Pete Waichulis with only one out in the first and went on to pitch the rest of the game, allowing only two Coughlin hits and one run. POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK Besides Kunkle, who finished the game 3-for-3 and drove in 6 runs, it was a big day at the plate for Mike Viglone, who went 2- for-4; Todd Paczewski, 3-for-4; Pat Joyce, 2-for-3; and Marc Barbose, 2-for-4. The win improved the Mountaineers record to 5-8. Kunkle is shown above crossing the plate after his first homer, which drove in three. Girls' b'ball camp at Sem this summer Wyoming Seminary's Lady Blue Knights Basketball Camp will launch its second year of instruc- tion this summer for girls enter- ing grades 5 through 9. The first session will run June 14-18, fol- lowed by a second June 21-25. Clinic director, Bernadette Kozlowski, announced her coach- ing staff. A graduate of Lacka- wanna Trail High School and Lehigh University, Koslowski played professional basketball in Belgium in 1990. She is’ head coach of the Wyoming Seminary’s girls’ basketball team. Staff includes: Jeanne Kowal- ski, Assistant clinic director, a certified athletic trainer. She is trainer and J.V. coach at Scran- ton Prep; Shelly Lyons, a gradu- ate of Seton Catholic and College Misericordia; Mary Heller, a gradu- ate of Forest City High School and LaSalle University. Becky Gri- maud, a graduate of Tunkhan- nock Area H.S. and Atlantic Un- COUGAR STARS - Former local high school softball players are now starring at Coll.ege Misericordia. Shown in photo from left, are: Laura Poynton, Dallas; Jen Smith, Lake-Lehman; Courtney Strumski, Tunkhannock and Bonnie Lee, Wyoming Area. Former high school stars at Misericordia ion College, MA; Colleen McGarry, a graduate of Seton Catholic and Wilkes University; Annie Guzek, a graduate of Scranton Prep and Dickinson College; Maggie Meagher, a graduate of Hones- dale High School and Mount St. Mary's College, MD. Girls can sign up for either session. Cost is $100 per session, and all campers receive a free basketball. For more information, call 283-6066. Four former Wyoming Valley Conference standouts have en- joyed a successful softball season at College Misericordia. Coach Charlotte Slocum'’s team ended the regular season with a 16-11 record and is in contention for a bid to the ECAC South Divi- sion III Tournament. Dallas High School product Laura Poynton, a junior tri-cap- tain, led the Cougars with 20 runs scored and at .338, was one of five starters to hit above .300. Jen Smith, a freshman from Lake-Lehman, led the team in hitting at .392 and was second in runs batted in with 14. Jen Smith has been named April Co-Athlete of the Month at College Misericordia. A freshman first baseman, Smith shared the honor with Eric Williams, a catcher on the men’s baseball team. She collected 23 hits in April for a .404 average and scored 12 runs and had eight RBI's. Tunkhannock grad Courtney Strumski, a freshman who played third base and leftfield, was sec- ond on the team in scoring with 18 runs and hit .308. Freshman Bonnie Lee from Wyoming Area led the team in RBI's with 17 from her designated hitter spot and also provided depth on the mound. Lee compiled a 4- 2 pitching mark with one save. Sports\Week HB Calendar HB Classified Hl School Rangers hold unbeaten mark A different week, but the same story, as Back Mountain Base- ball’'s major league division com- pleted its third week of action at the beautiful baseball complex. The Rangers remained un- beaten while the Indians stayed close on their heels in the Ameri- can League. In the National League, four teams, the Cardi- nals, Dodgers, Reds and Astros, remained in a four-way tie for first while the Pirates find themselves just one game back. In major league softball, the Red Sox find themselves comforta- bly atop the standings with a perfect 4-0 record. Here is a roundup of the re- ported games for the week. All home team managers are re- minded to call 283-5532 within 24 hours after the completion of their games if they wish to have the results published. STANDINGS NATIONAL LEAGUE Astros 4-2 Cardinals 4-2 Dodgers 4-2 Reds 4-2 Pirates 3-3 Giants 1-5 Phillies 0-6 AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 6-0 Indians 5-1 A’s 4-2 Orioles 2-4 Red Sox 2-4 Tigers 2-4 Yankees 0-6 Game Results REDS 9 - PIRATES 1 Jonathan Habrack hurled a one-hitter over five innings, strik- ing out 12 batters, to lead the Reds over the Pirates. Josh Dukas and Brad Jumper led the Red offensive attack with two hits apiece, including a double. Bruce Nagle added a double for the winners. Jason Lezinski led the Pirates with two hits, both singles, while E.J. Ishley had the only other hit for the Pirates. RANGERS 4 - RED SOX 1 Matt Wycallis sparkled on the mound and at the plate to lead the Rangers. Wycallis tossed a com- plete-game, three hitter, striking out four and walking just two. He also had a pair of hits to lead the Ranger attack. Aaron Katyl and Tim Flannigan also had hits for the Rangers. The loss overshadowed a fine pitching performance by 10-year old Andrew Lohin, who gave up just four hits to the league lead- ers. Marcus Sowcik led the Red Sox with two hits, including a double, whileJonathan Knarr had the only other hit for the Sox, a double. NOTE: The Red Sox have been getting fine play in recent games from David Spurlin, who was mistakenly called Chuck. We apologize for the error. GIANTS 18 - PHILLIES 3 The Giants scored 13 runs in the second inning en route to the win. Russ Eyet and J.J. Smith led the Giants with two hits apiece, with Eyet getting a triple. J.B. Bucha scored four runs for the winners. Every Giant starter scored at least one run. Matt Hoover and Josh Lesinski had the lone hits for the Phillies. RANGERS 9 - REDS 1 Winning pitcher Mike Faneck faced the mininum nine batters in the final three innings, striking out seven, to lead the Rangers over the Reds in the battle of division leaders. Darrell Evans led the Rangers with two hits, includ- inga double, while teammate Matt Gingo also had a pair of hits. Jim Davis and Brad Jumper had the lone hits for the Reds, with Jumper belting a double. Both hits came in the third in- ning. ASTROS 15 - PHILLIES 3 Damian Temperine, Russell Wenrich and Greg Stanislow each had a pair of hits to lead the Astros over the Phillies. Winning pitcher Rich Samanas twirled a one-hitter and did not allow a run after the first inning while strik- ing out 10. Nathan Davis belted a double for the Astros. Charles Whitehead was the lone bright spot for the Phillies, blast- ing a three-run homer in the first inning, scoring Dan Breymeier and Mike Brown. ASTROS 8 - CARDINALS 4 The Astros parlayed five walks and a hit batter into a five run third inning en route to the win. Matt Morris picked up the win for the ‘Stros, striking out nine in going the distance. Rich Samanas doubled for the winners and scored two runs while teammate Damian Temperine also scored a pair of runs. Mike Regan led the Cardinals with a pair of singles while Dan Nichol and Mike Tanner each stroked doubles. GIRLS SOFTBALL STANDINGS Red Sox 4 A’s 1 Phillies 1 Dodgers 1- Cardinals 0 White Sox 0 RED SOX 23 - A’S 11 Rachel Hiller had three hits while teammates April Naugle, Sarah Stolarick and Amy Kapral each had a pair of singles to lead the Red Sox. Stolarick picked up the mound win, striking out seven in three innings. Marino and Benedetti had the lone hits for the A's. RED SOX 17 - CARDINALS 5 Maureen Paley pitched three hitless innings, striking out eight, and had three hits herself to pace the Red Sox over the Cardinals. Amanda Stolarick also had three hits for the Red Sox while Rachel Hiller added a double. Miller had a double for the Cardinals while Rebecca Kaufman added the other lone hit for the Cards. SportsShorts Anderson center summer pool hours The summer hours for the Anderson Sports-Health Center natato- rium at College Misericordia have been announced. From Saturday, May 8 through Monday, May 31, the public is invited to swim from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Beginning Tuesday, June 1, public access to the swimming pool will be extended to 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m., Monday-Friday; 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday; and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. These hours will be in effect until Sunday, August 8. Due to the new hours, the Adult Swim Program will not be offered until the fall semester. Game of Heaven Golf tournament The Gate of Heaven School PTG will hold a Golf Tournament on Friday, June 4 at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. The tournament will be a Captain and Crew format, featuring closest to the pin and longest drive contests. A free trip to Florida will go to the golfer who makes the first hole in one on hole #10, compliments of Tennenbaum's Travel. All proceeds will benefit school programs. The cost is $50 per person which includes 18 holes, motor cart, buffet, beverages and prizes. For further information or to register, call Michelle Fagula at 675- 6573,Jim Regan at 675-2669, Bob Paley at 696-4460 or Dennis Garvey at 675-0909. Hole sponsorships are available for $50. WW be } “pv Bicycle club time trials in Nicholson The Lackawanna Bicycle Club will host the PA State Time Trial Championship on Sunday, May 23 in Nicholson, Pa. This race will be open to citizens as well as USCF licensed riders. The 40K course will run out and back along Route 11. Applications are available by sending a SASE to LBC, P.O. Box 149, Dunmore, PA 18512. You may also register on the day of the event from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. For information call (717) 344-7074 and ask for Mike. Irem Women's golf results Irem Women Golfers Tuesday's tournament was substitute par for the three worst holes. Winner in A class was Gail Kileen; in B flight, Jane Boltz; C flight, Shirley Evans. Putting prize went to Gail Kileen A Flight, Jane Boltz, B and Lois DeGennaro, C. School age swim classes at Misericordia College Misericordia is currently offering a School Age Swim Pro- gram in the new Anderson Sports-Health Center natatorium. The five-week program is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. Classes are offered in seven sections, each divided to accommodate age and ability levels with instruction ranging from beginner to advanced swimmers. Tennis Club plans summer events Members of the Valley Tennis and Swim Club met recently to welcome their new tennis pro, Jerry Matteo. Mr. Matteo is certified by the US Professional Tennis Registry and was a tennis pro at the Claremont Club of California. A full schedule of tennis clinics and activities for both children and adulis are planned for the summer. The Club has 10 Har-Tru and 2 hard surface courts and an olympic size swimming pool. Anyone wishing to join should call 675-9085. Welcoming Mr. Matteo are Ruth Betty Baltimore, Phyllis Eckman, Tennis Chairman and Dr. Robert Kerr, Club President.
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