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Hilliker makes 8 birdies at Cardinal Hills GC

RANDOLPH — The Wednesday Travel League held its annual “Red Shirt” event at Cardinal Hills Golf Course. Josh Hilliker shot a new league course record with an even-par 72, breaking the long-standing record of 75 held by Kerry Murphy. Hilliker led both the front nine (34) and back nine (38). He made a record-tying eight birdies in his round, joining the late Ron “Moonie” Rys as the only golfers to accomplish the feat. Robert Calph finished second with 81. Jeff Nelson and 13-year-old amateur Carter Crabtree tied for third with 84s. In the B Flight, John Waterman won after a ...

Men’s senior baseball

The Stuart Tool & Die A’s improved to 9-1 on the season heading into the final weekend of play in Chautauqua Men’s Senior Baseball League action. STUART TOOL & DIE A’S 6, DIAMOND PRO CONCRETE BLUE JAYS 3 Travis Butcher went the distance on the mound scattering six hits while striking out eight for the complete-game victory. Jim Quinn, Gib Stuart, Brian Gunnell and Butcher all had two hits apiece to pace the A's’ nine-hit offense. Ryan Johnson took the tough loss on the hill while Cody Merrill had three hits for the Blue Jays. STUART TOOL & DIE A’S 4, LARRY’S CANTINA ...

Golf leagues

WESTFIELD — Nolan Swanson and Chris Robson shot matching 37s to lead the Thursday Night Men’s League at Pinehurst Golf Club. Doug Mason’s 31 led the net scores. Closest-to-the-pin honors went to Rich Ressler at No. 13 and Robson at No. 16. Other gross scores included: Mike Patmore 38, August Viele 38, Lyndy Smith 38, Daryn Coon 39, Jeff Jaynes 40, Jay Beers 40, Jon Coe Sr. 41, Marty Hemmer 41, Al Lehman 42, Scott Leamer 42, Paul Bretz 42, Aaron Fuller 42 and Josh Warner 42. Other net scores included: Ressler 33, Josh Sorrento 33, Judd Dahl 34, Steve Holt 34, Brady Nusom 34, ...

New deer hunting rules spark debate

If there is one thing deer hunters are passionate about, it's deer management. Give a group of sportsmen a new regulation, and before long you'll have a lively debate around the campfire, at the diner and online. That has certainly been the case with New York's new Earn-a-Second-Buck ...

Dozens to be recognized at CSHOF picnic Monday

LAKEWOOD — The annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame summer picnic will be held Monday at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Award recipients hail from northern and southern Chautauqua County, and points in between. LEGACY AWARDS Roger MacTavish Award (basketball sportsmanship), Falconer ...

Bulls 14, Cowboys 0

Editor's note: Results in this article reference Wednesday's results from the Gerry Rodeo. Thursday night's action will be recapped in Saturday's edition. GERRY — The rain stopped, the skies cleared for a near-capacity crowd of enthusiastic fans who filled the stands on the opening ...