Elkland update
West Carleton Electric went 1-2 at the Elkland Labour Day tournament in Pennsylvania.
The 'Trics lost their first game to Shedden Mission from southwestern Ontario. WC was up briefly in the game 1-0, then fell behind 2-1, until the wheels fell off in what Beef Johnson says was the worst inning of the year for the Fitzroy team, and the final was 7-1 for the Mission. Brad Porter took the loss and had relief from Jim Ryan. Mike Joseph had the win for Shedden.
Next up was a game against a team from Keeneyville, Pennsylvannia which WC Electric won 10-0. Bud Hanlon had the win, with relief from Jim Ryan. Some dude named Marv with a cut off shirt and cleats from the 70's took the loss, and had relief from a guy with a different coloured shirt straining against belly that must have prevented the sun from seeing his...er....feet for quite while. The guy playing third was wearing a nice pair of cutoff Levis.
The draw then took an interesting turn, as the next opponent was Carp I4C Victory. Six and half hour drive to shake Pugger's hand a plate meeting in Pennsylvania. Anyway, Victory won the game 4-1, with Trevor Wood getting the complete game win. Jim Ryan took the loss and had relief from Brad Porter. Shawn Houle had a two run homer for Victory and also did a very impressive somersault over first base later in the game.
Carp's first game was against the Beverage Barn from Williamsport, Pennsylvannia. Williamsport is home the Little League World Series, and clearly not home of the best attired fastball teams in the nation. From what I saw, no two guys on the team had matching shirts. Lots of muscle shirts, short pants, and I believe at least one mullet. Anyway, Victory had a bit of a scare in the this one, down 3-2 at one point I believe but winning 9-3, with Paul Ceppi getting the W.
The second game for Victory was a classic, played in front of a good sized crowd on the main diamond against the Rise from Perkasie, PA. Neil Cooke got the start and got touched up big time in the first inning. The Rise staked out a 6-0 lead. Victory chipped away and got back in the game, including a big homer from Matt McNish to push it to 6-5. Then in the top of the seventh, Victory had a major rally and put three across to make the score 8-6. Cookie was still throwing and doing well, but an error, then a triple, then a walk off homer, finished the game 9-8 for the Rise. Tom Vogel had the win in relief for the PA team.
That loss to the Rise set up the aforementioned game against WC Electric. After defeating the 'Trics, Victory was to play Knoxville/Ontario, a team made up of players from northern Pennsylvania and Kingston, ON. Craig Hollingsworth and Lefty Clark throw for KO. Not sure how Victory did in the this one...but I am sure we'll get a report soon.
I have to say, this Labour Day Classic is a great way to spend a weekend. Check back on the blog for a "Memories of Elkland" post. Names may or may not be withheld to protect the guilty.
The 'Trics lost their first game to Shedden Mission from southwestern Ontario. WC was up briefly in the game 1-0, then fell behind 2-1, until the wheels fell off in what Beef Johnson says was the worst inning of the year for the Fitzroy team, and the final was 7-1 for the Mission. Brad Porter took the loss and had relief from Jim Ryan. Mike Joseph had the win for Shedden.
Next up was a game against a team from Keeneyville, Pennsylvannia which WC Electric won 10-0. Bud Hanlon had the win, with relief from Jim Ryan. Some dude named Marv with a cut off shirt and cleats from the 70's took the loss, and had relief from a guy with a different coloured shirt straining against belly that must have prevented the sun from seeing his...er....feet for quite while. The guy playing third was wearing a nice pair of cutoff Levis.
The draw then took an interesting turn, as the next opponent was Carp I4C Victory. Six and half hour drive to shake Pugger's hand a plate meeting in Pennsylvania. Anyway, Victory won the game 4-1, with Trevor Wood getting the complete game win. Jim Ryan took the loss and had relief from Brad Porter. Shawn Houle had a two run homer for Victory and also did a very impressive somersault over first base later in the game.
Carp's first game was against the Beverage Barn from Williamsport, Pennsylvannia. Williamsport is home the Little League World Series, and clearly not home of the best attired fastball teams in the nation. From what I saw, no two guys on the team had matching shirts. Lots of muscle shirts, short pants, and I believe at least one mullet. Anyway, Victory had a bit of a scare in the this one, down 3-2 at one point I believe but winning 9-3, with Paul Ceppi getting the W.
The second game for Victory was a classic, played in front of a good sized crowd on the main diamond against the Rise from Perkasie, PA. Neil Cooke got the start and got touched up big time in the first inning. The Rise staked out a 6-0 lead. Victory chipped away and got back in the game, including a big homer from Matt McNish to push it to 6-5. Then in the top of the seventh, Victory had a major rally and put three across to make the score 8-6. Cookie was still throwing and doing well, but an error, then a triple, then a walk off homer, finished the game 9-8 for the Rise. Tom Vogel had the win in relief for the PA team.
That loss to the Rise set up the aforementioned game against WC Electric. After defeating the 'Trics, Victory was to play Knoxville/Ontario, a team made up of players from northern Pennsylvania and Kingston, ON. Craig Hollingsworth and Lefty Clark throw for KO. Not sure how Victory did in the this one...but I am sure we'll get a report soon.
I have to say, this Labour Day Classic is a great way to spend a weekend. Check back on the blog for a "Memories of Elkland" post. Names may or may not be withheld to protect the guilty.
posted by fitzroyfastball | 9/02/2007 11:35:00 pm
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