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High scores at challenging Beechwood GC

FAIRVIEW, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League played the always-challenging Beechwood Golf Course, which lived up to its reputation as the field had its highest scoring average of the season. Josh Hilliker rode an impressive 1-under par 35 on the front nine en route to the low round of 84. Jeff Nelson finished second with 87 and John Waterman was third with 88. Hilliker’s 35 led the front nine while Waterman and Phil Hopkins led the back nine with 42s. Al Etzel and Dave Franklin won the B and C Flights, respectively. Ron Szach shot the low round by a senior. The winner of the ...

Heroes on the water

As a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, I feel lucky to be sharing life in the year 2026. Military veterans everywhere have experienced many memorable days during their lifetime, but few compare to the remarkable experience shared with dozens of fellow veterans during the 10th Annual ...

Golf leagues

CASSADAGA — Jason Anderson’s 33 led the way in the Tuesday Night Men’s Golf League at Cassadaga Country Club. Other scores were Mike Botticello 35, Steve Wintersteen 35, Dawson Bird (who was also closest to the pin on No. 15) 36, Todd Fenton 36, Brenton Wilcox 36, Tim Bulger 37, Scott Jagoda 37, Brad Kelly 38 and Nick Stern (who had a birdie for a skin on No. 12) 38. — — — CHAUTAUQUA — Jody Lehman’s 42 topped the gross scores in the Monday Night Ladies League at Chautauqua Golf Club. Other gross scores were Rebecca Allen 43, Angie Penhollow 44, Grace Wheeler 45, ...

Cassadaga Reds win Valley League title

Pens reunite Rucks, Sabres add depth

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother, Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the 39th pick in the second round by Pittsburgh in following his brother, who was drafted ...

Tarp Skunks roll to Saturday win

At about 6:30 Saturday evening, Ryan Tatar delivered his first pitch of Jamestown’s Perfect Game College Baseball League contest. Minutes later, Niagara Falls’ leadoff hitter David Harris trotted to first base after being issued a walk. Not exactly the way Tatar wanted to start. He did ...