Tuesday, July 31, 2001
Tigers fall to Astros
The Pittsfield Astros scored three times in the eighth inning to erase a one-run deficit and defeat the visiting Oneonta Tigers, 5-3, Monday in New York-Penn League baseball. Jim Gonzalez's wild pitch allowed the go-ahead run to score as the Tigers dropped their second consecutive game.
Baseball players with Oneonta ties continue to excel
Oneonta native Clay Bellinger has returned to the New York Yankees for the fourth time this season. Bellinger, who has bounced between New York and Triple-A Columbus this season, was recalled Saturday and had a hit during the Yankees' 12-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former U.S. star will be inducted
ONEONTA — Rick Davis, a former New York Cosmos and U.S. national team star, will be inducted to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Oct. 8. Davis will become the 98th player at the official induction ceremony.
EMPIRE STATE GAMES 2001
Otego resident Tim Moss earned a first-place finish in the 40-44 age-group in the Masters 10-kilometer Road Race on Sunday at the Empire State Games. Moss, 41, finished in 37 minutes, 55 seconds.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
Verna Engstrom won four ribbons at the National Senior Games, a competition for athletes ages 50 and older held July 14-28 in Baton Rouge, La.
AREA TENNIS
Results Monday and today's schedule for the Alpine Ski Hut Open at the George R. Waddington Tennis Courts in Wilber Park.
Monday, July 30, 2001
O-Tigers can't help themselves in 6-2 loss
ONEONTA — Though the Oneonta Tigers did little to help themselves Sunday night, they did provide the Batavia Muckdogs with plenty of assistance. Seeking their first three-game winning streak since the season's outset, the Tigers committed three defensive miscues — one mental and two physical — in a 6-2 New York-Penn League loss at Damaschke Field.
Bainbridge wrestler wins gold
Bainbridge resident Tyler Mumbulo won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling in the scholastic 98-pound division at the Empire State Games in Utica on Saturday.
AREA SPORTS
Results Saturday of the Adult-Junior Tournament on the par-36 front nine of the Delhi College Golf Course.
Neander sticks it to Legion opponents
Erik Neander carried a big stick over the weekend, going 5-for-7 with two home runs and eight RBIs in leading Oneonta Post 259 to two victories in the District 6 American Legion baseball tournament at Binghamton's Conlon Field.
O-Tigers beat Muckdogs, 5-2
The Oneonta Tigers scored three unearned runs in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday to win their second straight game, 5-2 over the Batavia Muckdogs at Damaschke Field.
Saturday, July 28, 2001
O-Tigers slip past Auburn
ONEONTA — The Auburn Doubledays gave the Oneonta Tigers the slip Friday night. But for the O-Tigers, that was a good thing. Representing the potential tying run in the ninth, Auburn's Gabriel Arrieche fell down while rounding third on a hit.
Earnhardt Jr. learning ropes during tumultuous year
Remember three or four years back when Dale Earnhardt Jr., 26, was everybody's little buddy in the Winston Cup garage area? A regular Eddie Haskell covered with automobile-part advertising.
OCC MEMBER-GUEST
Results July 27 after the second day of the Oneonta Country Club's Member-Guest Tournament. All scores are two-man best ball with full handicaps. The tournament concludes at the par-72 course on Saturday.
Maris' prowess in field good, not great
I was recently told that someone is saying I don't know anything about baseball, because I don't share his belief that Roger Maris was a great outfielder.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
Matt VanDeusen of Oneonta shot his first hole-in-one Friday at the Oneonta Sports Park.
AREA SPORTS RESULTS
Results July 16-19 of the Catskill Mountain 16-and-Under Girls Basketball Team at the USA Invitational at Penn State University.
Friday, July 27, 2001
Tigers fall in 10, 4-3
The Oneonta Tigers blew a three-run lead on Thursday, then took a 4-3 New York-Penn League baseball loss to the Auburn Doubledays when reliever John Birtwell hit Mikael Jova with a pitch to force in the winning run in the 10th inning.
OHS senior pitches Central baseball to opening victory
Oneonta High senior Kyle Thomas threw a two-hitter in leading the Central Region scholastic baseball team to a 3-1 victory over New York City on Thursday at the Empire State Games. Thomas struck out nine and walked five in the complete-game victory.
Roll out the lazy, hazy, crazy clays of summer
Some of you have waited a long time for weather like this. Temperatures are hitting the 90s and the humidity is running high. Personally, I'd rather see a foot of snow.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Roxbury Nine went 2-0 during a three-team baseball tournament at Kirkside Park last Saturday to improve to 4-3 this season.
Thursday, July 26, 2001
Cee Jay makes it feel like the very first time
LAURENS — We looked like first-timers. And I'm not talking about the BUY.ROB Tour's initial visit to Cee Jay Golf Course, but our first time playing the game, period. Cee Jay, the fifth stop on the tour, measures only 5,113 yards, but it may as well have been Carnoustie last Wednesday.
O-Tigers rained out
Wednesday's New York-Penn League game between the Oneonta Tigers and host Mahoning Valley Scrappers was rained out. No new date has been scheduled, but the game will be part of a double-header later in the season. Oneonta plays a four-game series with the Scrappers at home Aug. 15-18, and a two-game series at Mahoning Valley Sept. 1-2.
Tickets still available for Hall events
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum still has tickets available for two programs that will take place during Hall of Fame Weekend, Aug. 4-6.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Oneonta City Recreation Lap Swim program will begin on Monday at Briggs Pool in Oneonta's Wilber Park.
AREA SPORTS RESULTS
Results July 24 from the Women's Golf Association's regular play at the Oneonta Country Club.
Hartwick men's soccer adds three from Florida
The Hartwick College men's soccer team is quickly developing a Florida connection. After bringing in sophomore Percy Avetrani of Coconut Grove, Fla., last year, the NCAA Division I Hawks will have three more players from the Sunshine State on the roster this year.
Wednesday, July 25, 2001
Oneonta pounded by Scrappers
Mike Edwards went 3-for-4 with three homers and 10 RBIs to lead the host Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 19-6 rout of the Oneonta Tigers on Tuesday night. After Oneonta took a 1-0 lead with its first at-bats, the Tigers' fortunes quickly soured.
Area athletes set to compete at Empire State Games
Local sports stars will have a chance to shine in an Olympic-style environment this week at the Empire State Games. The Mohawk Valley region will play host to the Games, which begin with an opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m. today at Rome Free Academy.
O-Tigers have their ups, downs
If this baseball thing doesn't work out, Oneonta Tigers outfielder Jason Knoedler may want to consider becoming an elevator operator.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
Pairings for the 47th annual Member-Guest Golf Tournament, which runs Thursday through Saturday at the Oneonta Country Club, have been set.
Stamford wins Delaware County Legion title
Greg Funck went 4-for-4 and hit a grand slam to spark Stamford to a 10-5 victory over Delhi for the Delaware County championship in American Legion baseball on Tuesday night at Archibald Field.
Hartwick cornerback named preseason All-American
Hartwick College junior Kory Schramm ended the season as an All-American by one publication and will start the 2001 season as a preseason All-American by a leading football website.
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
O-Tigers salvage split with Expos
ONEONTA — At 6:30 this morning, the Oneonta Tigers will board a bus bound for Mahoning Valley. For the first time since opening the season with six consecutive victories, the up-and-down Tigers have every reason to feel that another long winning streak could be on the horizon.
Area Sports Briefs
The Oneonta City Youth Open Tennis Tournament will be held Wednesday through Friday at the George R. Waddington tennis courts in Wilber Park.
Onoenta water polo teams takes second
The Oneonta water polo club team, in its first year of competition, took second place at the Eastern Water Polo League Championships at Villanova University on Saturday and Sunday.
Bainbridge resident wins O-Tigers 5K
Bainbridge resident Aaron Robinson won the second annual O-Tigers 5K run in Oneonta on Monday in 16 minutes, 57 seconds.
Monday, July 23, 2001
O-Tigers hit up Expos for 6-1 victory
ONEONTA — Don Kelly had a night at the plate that happens about as often as David Duval wins a golf major. The Oneonta Tigers second baseman went 5-for-5 and scored two runs Sunday to pace a 16-hit attack as the O-Tigers snapped a two-game losing streak to the Vermont Expos with a 6-1 victory at Damaschke Field.
These guys really are that good
ENDICOTT — Their bad shots are good, their good shots are great and their great shots are unbelievable. That's the best way to describe the top performers during Sunday's sweltering final round of the $2 million B.C. Open at En-Joie Golf Club.
Saturday, July 21, 2001
O-Tigers fall to Expos, 4-2
ONEONTA — Ian Ostlund might be the bizzaro Parker Lewis. Unlike the TV character of the early 1990s who couldn't lose, the Oneonta Tigers pitcher can't seem to win. Despite a sharp performance in which he left after throwing six shutout innings Friday, Ostlund's relief and defense couldn't hold a two-run lead for him as the O-Tigers fell to the Vermont Expos, 4-2, at Damaschke Field.
Oneonta Post 259 clinches county title
Kyle Thomas threw a four-hitter and Mickey Erbe had three hits as Oneonta Post 259 clinched the Otsego County American Legion title with a 9-1 victory over Cooperstown on Friday at Doubleday Field. Thomas (6-2) needed 86 pitches in the victory. He struck out seven and walked one.
Points race provides drama, but not defending champ
As we head down the backstretch of the season, it's refreshing to see a pennant race taking shape, with Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett tied for the lead at the halfway point. Ricky Rudd is 18 points back in third.
Connollys are rare, but not the first
Oneonta High School graduate Jon Connolly recently signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Mike, who signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization a year ago.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Hartwick College Summer Sports Camps continues from July 22-26 with volleyball. The camp is for girls ages 10-18 and will be led by Hartwick coach Louise Lansing.
Trendy O-Tigers continue to learn ropes of NY-Penn
ONEONTA — Being consistently inconsistent may sound as much an oxymoron as a critically-acclaimed film by Michael Bay. But when it comes to the Oneonta Tigers, it's not.
Friday, July 20, 2001
O-Tigers end skid with 5-3 victory
Don Kelly had three hits and Juan Francia and Chris Kolodzey each had two Wednesday as the Oneonta Tigers ended a two-game losing skid with a 5-3 New York-Penn League victory at Auburn. Kelly drove in two runs and Francia scored twice for the Tigers, who pounded out 11 hits.
Baseball Hall to welcome back 44
Forty-four of the 61 living National Baseball Hall of Fame members will be in Cooperstown for 2001 Induction Weekend. The induction ceremony, featuring the enshrinement of Bill Mazeroski, Kirby Puckett, Hilton Smith and Dave Winfield, will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Clark Sports Center.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Oneonta Herricanes, an under-14 girls soccer team, placed first in Division I of the Broome County Soccer League.
Oneonta water polo club cruises
The Oneonta water polo club team, which is made up mostly of players from the Hartwick College women's team, won four games at Villanova University last weekend.
Thursday, July 19, 2001
Triple-Clay: Yanks send former OHS player down
If there's a silver lining to Clay Bellinger's latest demotion, it's that at least he'll get to play for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. On Wednesday, the New York Yankees sent the Oneonta native back to Columbus for the third time this season.
O-Tigers end skid with 5-3 victory
Don Kelly had three hits and Juan Francia and Chris Kolodzey each had two Wednesday as the Oneonta Tigers ended a two-game losing skid with a 5-3 New York-Penn League victory at Auburn. Kelly drove in two runs and Francia scored twice for the Tigers, who pounded out 11 hits.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Matt Arroyo threw a four-hitter and hit a two-run triple in Cobleskill's five-run second inning to lead the hosts over Oneonta Post 259, 9-2, Wednesday in American Legion baseball.
Tempting tees put Ouleout Creek GC in a class by itself
NORTH FRANKLIN — "Class, class ... settle down! Let's get started. "I trust you all enjoyed our field trip to Ouleout Creek Golf Course on July 11 for the fourth leg of the BUY.ROB tour.
Oneonta water polo club cruises
The Oneonta water polo club team, which is made up mostly of players from the Hartwick College women's team, won four games at Villanova University last weekend.
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
O-Tigers dig too deep, lose 8-3
ONEONTA — Like a bad game of the arcade classic "Dig-Dug," the Oneonta Tigers found themselves in a deep hole they couldn't climb out of Tuesday and lost to the Utica Blue Sox, 8-3, at Damaschke Field.
Oneonta beats Sherburne on double by Thomas, 3-1
Kyle Thomas hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the fifth inning of Oneonta Post 259's 3-1 baseball victory over Sherburne Post 876 on Tuesday at Oneonta High School.
Men's basketball assistant will not head Delhi Tech
Delhi Tech athletic director Gary Cole confirmed Tuesday that Ron Sanchez, the leading candidate to replace Mike Spisto as men's basketball coach, has decided to pursue other options.
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
O-Tigers left Blue following 5-1 loss
Jeremy Johnson suffered his first loss of the New York-Penn League season Monday as the Utica Blue Sox beat the visiting Oneonta Tigers, 5-1. Johnson (3-1) allowed four runs — all earned — seven hits and two walks in four innings. The O-Tigers had their two-game winning streak snapped.
Delancey's Newkerk wins junior golf championship
Delancey resident Jake Newkerk won the 18-hole A Flight division of the Delaware County Junior Championships on Monday at Delhi College Golf Course. Newkerk shot a 91, seven strokes better than runners-up Justin Mole and David Barnes. The A Flight consisted of golfers between the ages of 13 and 15.
Area Sports Briefs
The Oneonta Soccer Club under-14 boys team — "Blue Thunder" — ended their spring season in second place in Division 2 of the Broome County Soccer Association after going 7-1.
Oneonta Little League falls to JC
Oneonta's Little League team suffered its first loss in the District 7 Tournament, 2-1, Monday at Johnson City in the winners' bracket final.
Severud wins 17th club title at Leatherstocking
Peter Severud put together back-to-back rounds of 76 over the weekend to win the Leatherstocking Golf Course club championship for the 17th time, including each of the last four years.
Monday, July 16, 2001
Going gets rough in 125 cc race
NEW BERLIN — A world champion seeking to become a national champion earned a bittersweet victory on Sunday during the seventh round of the 23rd annual 125 cc AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross National Series at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center.
Carmichael wins again
NEW BERLIN — Ricky Carmichael became the winningest rider in the history of the U.S. outdoor motocross championships on Sunday, earning the overall victory in the seventh round of the 23rd annual 250 cc AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross National Series at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center.
Uncle Dave wins amateur
DELHI — Dave Anderson Jr.'s final-round 80 on Sunday should only be remembered as a footnote to his record fifth Delaware County Amateur title.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Delaware County Junior Golf Championship will take place today at the Delhi College Golf Course. The tournament is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 15.
O-Tigers promote five, add three
ONEONTA — The Oneonta Tigers held another promotional night Sunday. But this one wasn't for the fans. Five players earned call-ups while three pitchers were added to the O-Tigers roster.
O-Tigers unwrap 8-5 victory over Blue Sox
ONEONTA — It was like Christmas in July at Damaschke Field on Sunday. Both the Oneonta Tigers and Utica Blue Sox seemed to be in a giving mood. In the end, though, the Blue Sox gave away just a little bit more as the O-Tigers took an 8-5 victory.
Saturday, July 14, 2001
O-Tigers lose second straight
After alternating victories and losses all week, the Oneonta Tigers dropped their second straight on Friday with a 5-1 setback to the host Vermont Expos.
Spisto leaps to Division I as assistant
Mike Spisto is making "The Leap." The Delhi Tech men's basketball coach left the school last week after two seasons at the helm to become an assistant coach at Rider University In the process, Spisto is going from an NJCAA Division III school to one that plays in Division I of the NCAA.
Nothing surprising about Earnhardt Jr.'s gift victory
There are a lot of folks out there who thought last week's Pepsi 400 at Daytona was rigged so Dale Earnhardt Jr. could win. What surprises me most about the hoopla is I think such on-track shenanigans go on all the time.
Connolly debuts with no decision
Oneonta High graduate Jon Connolly made his professional baseball debut Thursday night, throwing four innings for the Detroit Tigers' Gulf Coast League team.
Sidney resident takes lead in Delaware County Amateur
Sidney resident Jason Barrett leads the Delaware County Amateur Golf Tournament after shooting a 2-under-par 70 during the first round on Friday at the Delhi College Golf Course.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
Clarence resident Marjory Wagner earned four gold medals at the 21st National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which were held in Manhattan from July 1-5.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Steve Sclafani won his first American Legion start as Oneonta Post 259 took the first game of a double-header with Norwich Post 376, 3-1, on Friday at Damaschke Field.
AREA SPORTS CYCLING
Results July 11 of the Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers Bicycle Time Trial. The race was a 10.7-mile loop starting on St. Rte. 23W in West Oneonta, going to Cty. Rte. 11 through Laurens to Cty. Rte. 11A to St. Rte. 205S to St. Rte. 23W and back to West Oneonta.
AREA TENNIS
Area residents Mike Ulrichs and Mark Buddle won the men's title in the Woody's Market Doubles Tennis Tournament on Friday at Wilber Park in Oneonta.
Friday, July 13, 2001
Gentlemen, start your engines
Ricky Carmichael will be playing a game of catch this weekend at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center. More specifically, he'll be playing "Catch me if you can." Team Kawasaki rider Carmichael looks to repeat as the 250 cc winner on Sunday, when the seventh stage of the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championships rolls into New Berlin.
Tigers blow game in 9th
The Vermont Expos scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the visiting Oneonta Tigers, 9-8, on Thursday night and end a franchise-record 14-game losing streak. The Expos (9-14) rallied against O-Tigers closer Landon Stockman (0-1), who had been 6-for-6 in save opportunities this season.
Woody's men's doubles tennis final set
Mike Ulrichs and Mark Buddle won two matches on Thursday in the Woody's Market Doubles Tennis Tournament at Wilber Park to advance to today's men's final.
Thursday, July 12, 2001
O-Tigers prolong Expos' misery
Mike Rabelo drove in the tying and winning runs and Jeremy Johnson struck out a season-high 10 as the Oneonta Tigers beat the host Vermont Expos, 4-3, on Wednesday night. It was the Expos' 14th straight defeat, coming on the heels of eight consecutive victories to start the season.
Wednesday, July 11, 2001
Post 259 routs Cooperstown
Oneonta Post 259 sent 15 batters to the plate during a 10-run third inning en route to a 19-6 American Legion baseball victory over Cooperstown on Tuesday at Oneonta High School. Mark Lossi tripled to start the inning and later scored on Mike Konstanty's two-run double.
Maybe it's just me, or ...
Isitmeor has been a friend of the family for a long time. Way back in the 80s, my father would come home from work, plop down in front of the TV and start a conversation with Isitmeor. "Isitmeor, has the price of gas gone up so much that people are trying to get better mileage by pushing their cars to work?"
Oneonta natives make it to major league break
The four Oneonta High graduates receiving paychecks to play baseball are halfway home. Tuesday's All-Star Game marked the halfway point of the season for Major League Baseball, which has been a home away from home for Clay Bellinger.
Brooks Robinson to appear at Hall
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson will be the featured guest in the next installment of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Legends Series.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The early deadline for the 19th annual Glimmerglass Triathlon is Aug. 3. The race will begin at 9 a.m. on Aug. 19 at Glimmerglass State Park near Cooperstown.
WOODY'S TENNIS TOURNAMENT
ONEONTA — Results Tuesday of the Woody's Market Doubles Tennis Tournhament at Wilber Park.
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
Off day for O-Tigers
ONEONTA — The Oneonta Tigers have the day off today. But given the chance, they probably would have rather taken Monday off. Backed by seven strong innings from starting pitcher Brian Rodaway, the Pittsfield Astros belted out 13 hits en route to a 9-2 victory over the O-Tigers on Monday night at Damaschke Field.
Oneonta All-Stars win, 3-2
A.J. Herrmann drove in three runs to lead the Oneonta Little League All-Star A Team to a 3-2 victory over Vestal on Monday at Doc Knapp Field in Oneonta. Oneonta improved to 2-0 in the district portion of the Williamsport Tournament.
BOILERMAKER 2001 RESULTS
UTICA — Additional area results of the Boilermaker 2001 15K race. Results are taken from a search of the boilermaker.com date base.
MORRIS 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT
MORRIS — Results Saturday of the 10th annual Morris Booster Club 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Morris High School.
WOODY'S MARKET TOURNAMENT
ONEONTA — First-round results Monday of the Woody's Market Doubles Tennis Tournament at Wilber Park.
Monday, July 9, 2001
One small step for O-Tigers
ONEONTA — The Oneonta Tigers are a small-minded team. Sometimes it yields big results. Thanks to some timely hits, aggressive baserunning and steady pitching, the O-Tigers got past Pittsfield at Damaschke Field on Sunday, 7-3.
Oneonta Post 259 falls to Owego, 7-6
James Stewart's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth gave Owego a 7-6 legion baseball victory over Oneonta Post 259 in a Regional Division game of the World Youth Classic on Saturday.
Keyans sweep at Boilermaker
UTICA (AP) - Kenya runners John Korir and Catherine Ndereba won Sunday's 24th annual 15-kilometer Boilermaker Road Race.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS
The Clark Sports Center will hold the second annual Gus Lampo Bowling Camp for junior bowlers beginning today. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday this week.
O-Tigers shut out
The Oneonta Tigers were shut out for the first time this season, as three Utica Blue Sox pitchers combined on a five-hitter Saturday in the O-Tigers' 7-0 loss at Damaschke Field.
Saturday, July 7, 2001
The school of hard knocks
ONEONTA — Need a clue as to how tough it is to hit in professional baseball? Check out Jason Knoedler's locker. Nestled among his uniform, cleats and other baseball necessities, the Oneonta Tigers outfielder has a collection of bats — six, in fact — all of which he's used at some point during the 2001 New York-Penn League season.
Yount leads O-Tigers to 10-2 victory
Andy Yount hit the Oneonta Tigers' first home run in more than two weeks and five players all had two hits Friday night in the O-Tigers' 10-2 victory at Utica. Yount's homer — the first of his career — was Oneonta's first since Jed Stringham did it on June 21 during the second game of a double-header at Williamsport.
Oneonta's Thomas a good egg
For most of the 2001 high school baseball season, pitcher Kyle Thomas laid a lot of eggs. Goose eggs, that is, as in zeros on the scoreboard and not allowing an earned run until the last inning of his last game of the season.
THE INSIDE TRACK
It may sound Petty, but the name of 'The King' is Richard Long before Richard Petty had been anointed "The King" by NASCAR fans and the writers of the day, someone tried to pin another name on the driver who has become synonymous with the No. 43 car and winning at Daytona International Speedway.
Oneonta All-Stars ave big eyes for Little League title
The stakes are high for a group of dedicated 12-year-olds this summer. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Oneonta All-Star Little League Baseball A Team plays opens play in the district portion of the Williamsport Tournament at Homer.
OFF THE BENCH
It's not a tough job, but somebody has to do it I've got a great job. At no time is it any better than during the summer. As The Daily Star's beat writer for the Oneonta Tigers, here's a sample of my regular nightly shift.
Friday, July 6, 2001
Five Afton softball players earn All-State
Afton softball has six more reasons to celebrate its Class D state championship season. Junior shortstop Kris Kelly and Cindy Bostelman earned Class D player and coach of the year honors, respectively, from the New York State Sportswriters & Coaches Organization for Girls Sports on Thursday. Four other Afton players took roster spots on the three-division Class D All-State Team.
Brief storm washes out O-Tigers vs. Jamestown
ONEONTA — Five minutes of rain ruined an entire evening of baseball at Damaschke Field on Thursday. A sudden — but ferocious — storm briefly blew through Oneonta, flooded the infield at Damaschke and forced the postponement of the Oneonta Tigers' game with the Jamestown Jammers.
Oneonta legion wins in 10 innings
Kyle Thomas drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th to score Erik Neander with the winning run Thursday as Oneonta Post 259 beat Endicott-Mahar, 8-7, in American Legion baseball play at Owego Free Academy.
Thursday, July 5, 2001
U.S. forward to visit Soccer Hall
United States Men's National Team striker Josh Wolff, 23, will visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta for the first time on Saturday. Wolff, who plays forward for the U.S. National Team and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire, is scheduled to greet fans in the Hall museum throughout the day.
Oneonta sluggish after rain delay, loses 8-3
ONEONTA — Second chances rarely come around in baseball. The only thing more rare might be a second half. Both happened Wednesday at Damaschke Field, but while the Oneonta Tigers couldn't capitalize on their comeback, the Jamestown Jammers made the most of an unexpected second half.
Woodhaven GC is challenging for the golf-challenged and beyond
I've never been one to follow etiquette rules closely, but last Thursday at Woodhaven Golf Club, I felt like Martha Stewart. Our Oneonta High correspondent had adding problems all afternoon while the other newcomer couldn't contain his temper.
American Legion baseball
Erik Neander's 3-for-4 effort at the plate, combined with a three-hitter by winning pitcher Kyle Thomas, led Oneonta Post 259 to an 8-0 American Legion baseball victory over Ithaca on Wednesday in a World Youth Classic Regional at Owego Free Academy.
O-Tigers fall in 11 innings
Tony Pena scored the winning run on an error in the bottom of the 11th inning Tuesday night as the Jamestown Jammers overcame a late rally by the Oneonta Tigers to win, 5-4.
'The Wall' looms large
ONEONTA — It's bound to happen. They might be facing it now. The question is when, not if, it will happen. Sometime this season, the Oneonta Tigers surely will hit `The Wall.'
All-Star Gala treats Hall Friends
COOPERSTOWN — At 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Friends of the Hall of Fame members will have the opportunity to view all the excitement of the All-Star Game at the Hall of Fame. The members-only evening will center on the live broadcast of the 2001 All-Star Game in the museum's 200-seat Grandstand Theater.
Tuesday, July 3, 2001
Bellinger back in the bigs with Yankees
NEW YORK - The yo-yo baseball season of Oneonta native Clay Bellinger continues. Two days after the OHS graduate was sent down to Triple-A Columbus, Bellinger was brought back up by the New York Yankees on Monday after outfielder-DH David Justice returned to the disabled list because of a tight left groin.
Howell leads O-Tigers past Jamestown
Mike Howell allowed three hits and no runs over seven innings to spark the Oneonta Tigers to a 2-1 victory at Jamestown on Monday night. Howell, who pitched two seasons for Oneonta State, struck out five and did not allow a walk as he improved to 2-0 in his third professional start.
Monday, July 2, 2001
Oneonta falls to Batavia
Batavia scored five times in the second inning Sunday and starting pitcher Mike Wilson shutout the Oneonta Tigers for seven innings of the Muckdogs' 10-2 New York-Penn League victory. The Muckdogs, who lead the Pinckney Division by a half-game over the Tigers, took three of four games in the series.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Oneonta Post 259 dropped two of three games over the weekend in an American Legion baseball tournament at Brockville, Ontario. Oneonta lost, 5-4, to Watertown Post 161 Saturday before beating Corning Red, 14-0, in its first game Sunday. Needing a victory to reach the title game, Oneonta lost, 4-0, against Messina.
Justice prevails over Bellinger
NEW YORK - The New York Yankees optioned Oneonta native Clay Bellinger to the Columbus Clippers of the Triple-A International League on Saturday.
Anderson successfully defends title at Delhi College Golf Course
Brad Anderson shot a 3-under-par 69 Sunday to defend his club championship at the Delhi College Golf Course. Anderson finished with a two-round total of 143 (1 under), four strokes ahead of runner-up Mike Batey.
