Adult golf

Wednesday Travel League

Mike Wolfe recorded just the fifth hole-in-one in the league’s 40 years, acing the Par-3, 158-yard 3rd hole at Scenic Heights in Wattsburg, PA. Wolfe used his 6-Hybrid and the feat was witnessed by Dennis Gawronski Sr., Gary Haase, and Don Kujawa. It was the first hole-in-one in league play since John Bongiovanni and John Waterman recorded aces in back-to-back weeks in October of 2014. Wolfe’s ace was also his third career eagle, placing him in a tie with John Tofil for second most all-time.

Robert Calph shot the low round of the day with a 77, giving him six tour victories this season. The win was the 15th of his career, moving him past Frank Lamattina into 13th place all-time. Ken Kaus finished a stroke behind with a career low 78 and Dave Wallace was third with a 79. Calph was low on the front nine with 37 while Kaus led the back nine with a 1-under-par 35. Joe Bifaro and Wallace each shot 37 on the back. Other flight winners were Pat Weaver (B), Waterman (C), and Dave Franklin (D). The winner of the Bruce “Java” Chrabasz Commissioner’s Award was Gary Hazelton.

Untied birdies were recorded by: A Flight: Wolfe (No.3, Hole-in-one), Calph (No. 6), Pete Gawron (No. 8), Kaus (Nos. 10, 13, 17), Joe Michalski (Nos. 11, 16) and Wallace (No. 18); B Flight: Weaver (Nos. 1, 18), Dave Criscione (Nos. 3, 8), Mike Willoughby (No. 7) and Bifaro (No. 14); C Flight: Kujawa (No. 10), Bob Thompson (No. 11) and Danny Kubera (No. 15); D Flight: Lenny Leszkowicz (No. 3), Franklin (No. 8) and Jim Ellman Sr. (No. 17).

Closest to the pin were Criscione (No. 1), Wolfe (No.3, in the hole!), Brad Allen (No. 14) and Wallace (No. 18). Top point winners were Wolfe (176 — ties George Corbin for second most points recorded in a single event), Criscione (56), Wallace (48), Weaver (36) and Bifaro (32). Season points leaders: 1. Wolfe (534), 2. Tim Walawender (238), 3. Weaver (236), 4. Franklin and Gawron (214 each), 6. Criscione (179), 7. Ed Tofil (178), 8. Al Etzel (163), 9. Waterman (152), 10. Calph (148). Milestone hit this week: Etzel was just the fifth golfer to go over 3,000 career points.

This week, the league plays Concord Crest in East Concord. The first group tees off at 9:30. Golfers must be signed up with John (785-2291) by 3 p.m. Monday. Golfers are encouraged to wear shirts and hats of their favorite football teams to commemorate the start of football season.

Cassadaga Country Club

Thursday Night Men’s Golf League (Aug. 30) — Kerry Murphy 36, Don Meder 38, Jason Habich 39, Rob Lancaster 39, Mike Lawhead 39, Rob Kahle 40, Randy Butts 42, Mike Lancaster 42, Ron Mason 42, Matt Wallace 42. Low net: Don Meder net 30. Closest to the pin: Fred Chamberlin No. 15. Skins: Jason Habich No. 12, birdie.

Men’s senior baseball playoffs

PRO-BATS YANKEES 5,

GOWANDA PHOENIX LODGE #262 CUBS 2

The Pro-Bats Yankees picked a great time to end their hitting slump, banging out 12 hits, scoring two runs in the both the fifth and sixth innings, then hung on to capture the 2018 CMSBL championship over the Cubs. Both teams scored a run in the first, but the Yankees Justyn Vara pitched shut-out ball until the eighth, before giving up another run. With the Yanks leading 5-2 to start the bottom of the ninth, the Cubs started a rally, with the first two batters reaching on base hits. The Yanks turned to Joe Pantano to get the last three outs via a fly ball, strikeout and ground out, to end the game. The pair allowed seven hits, struck out seven and walked four Cubs batters. The Bombers got key contributions at the plate from Dennis Gawronski (2 hits, 2 RBI), Stony Woodard (2 hits, RBI, run), Matt Eaker (2 hits, run), Pantano (2 hits, walk, 2 runs) and Vara (2 hits, run). For the Cubbies, John Green (run) and Jamie Wallschlager both had a pair of hits. Wallschlager was a horse on the bump, pitching seven innings in the loss. Turner Ashby pitched two scoreless innings in relief. The duo struck out nine and walked two Yankee hitters.

The highlight of the nine inning game was near error-less baseball, as only one error was committed. The Yanks infield of Joe Polichetti, Pantano, Brent Carmello, Rich Hofer and Jason Howard was flawless, turning two key double plays. Not to be out done, the Cubs flashed leather of their own, as Sam Agnew made a circus catch at the right field fence and Justin Fish snared a line drive at third base, both to kill Yankee rallies.

The Cubs finished as regular season champs with a (14-3) record, with all three losses coming at the hands of the Yanks, all in tight games. The Yanks finished the year (13-5), allowing only 4 runs in 25 innings of playoff baseball.

For information on joining the nationwide organization of the CMSBL, please contact 716-570-7509 or 716-680-1745.

Announcements

Fourth annual Community Hockey Game Friday

On Friday, Community Through Hockey will hold its 4th Annual Community Hockey Game at the Northwest Arena at 7 p.m. This year’s game will benefit 9-year old Kody Howard from Panama, who was diagnosed with a rare stomach cancer in February. Admission is free and will feature a basket raffle, large item raffle and 50/50. Since 2015, we have raised over $12,500 for area families and organizations. We hope the community comes out and helps make it the best one yet. Check out “Community Through Hockey” and “Howard Strong” on Facebook for more information.

Erie Outlaws to hold baseball tryouts Saturday

The Erie Outlaws Youth Baseball Organization, located in Erie, Pa., will be having tryouts for boys 7-15U. Participants must have a birth date as of May 1, 2019. All players must register online at www.erieoutlaws.com. Tryouts will be held Sept. 8, Sept. 9 and Sept. 15. Any questions, please contact Scott Baldi at 814-882-5104. No player fee or registration fee to play.

Lucky Lanes Junior Bowling registration underway

Registration for the 2018-2019 season is underway! You can register in person on Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 at Lucky Lanes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. You may also register on evenings of Sept. 11, and Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All new and returning bowlers must register. The registration fee is $10. Youth bowler ages range from 4 to 20 years old as of Aug. 1, 2018. Teams may be all boys, all girls, or mixed. Teams will consist of four bowlers. Leagues will start on Sept. 22. All bowlers from ages 6 to 20 will have their choice of bowling at either the 10 a.m. or the 1 p.m. shift each Saturday. Bowlers of ages 4 and 5 will participate in the Bumper Buddies league, which bowls at 1:15 p.m. on Saturdays. Visit bowlingisfun.org for more information or call Greg Haase at 785-3058.