Higher powers lift O-Tigers to 6-5 victory
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — The Oneonta Tigers used a little bit of everything to beat the best team in the New York-Penn League on Monday.
SK girls win another
Courtney Laing scored her second goal of the year to lead host South Kortright to a 3-1 victory over Franklin in a non-league girls soccer game Monday.
Johnson, Hearn win modified races at A-S
For the second consecutive week and 84th time in his career, Jack Johnson put his familiar 12A modified in victory lane at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
OHS girls win opener
2004 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
ONEONTA — Oneonta’s girls plugged away Saturday at the Wright National Soccer Campus, giving first-year coach Jerry Mackey his initial victory as the Yellowjackets rallied for a 3-1 Southern Tier Athletic Conference triumph over Chenango Forks.
Mackey, Jackets just warming up
ONEONTA — Jerry Mackey had about 10 million reasons to sweat Saturday at the Wright National Soccer Campus.
Edmeston boys win tournament; OHS boys drop opener
2004 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Brad Belden scored two goals to lead Edmeston to a 4-1 boys soccer victory over Davenport on Saturday in the championship of the Edmeston Tournament.
Jackets to start new era
2004 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW
ONEONTA — Helen Sandford’s name is firmly stamped into the record books for the Oneonta High girls soccer team.
Oneonta trying to rise to the occasion
2004 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
ONEONTA — The numbers are up for the Oneonta High boys soccer team, and the morale seems to be, too.
O-Tigers fading from playoff picture
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — Oneonta’s playoff hopes are starting to fade.
Harvey Garcia pitched eight innings to lead the Lowell Spinners to a 3-1 victory over the Oneonta Tigers in front of 2,379 fans Friday at Damaschke Field.
Kenchen scores four as SK edges Delhi
South Kortright’s Jon Kenchen started his senior season off in style, scoring four goals in a 4-3 boys soccer victory over non-league visitor Delhi on Friday.
Mears, Mayfield strike at just the right time
There have been many surprises in the Nextel Cup Series this season, including the recent surges by veterans Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett, who are within hailing distance of qualifying for the 10-race Chase for the Championship that begins Sept. 19 in New Hampshire.
Panthers’ boys streak into soccer opener today
2004 HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
Edmeston has a rare chance to extend its boys soccer winning streak with its first game of the 2004 season at noon today.
Errors cost O-Tigers at Brooklyn
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
Michael Devaney allowed two hits over seven innings as Brooklyn beat the visiting Oneonta Tigers, 11-2, in a New York-Penn League game Thursday.
Let’s make sure the small bucks stop here
As the days become shorter and the leaves begin to turn, many of us start looking forward to the upcoming hunting seasons. The time is finally here.
Oneonta High moving on up to Class A
Oneonta High won’t have the chance to defend its Section Four Class B championships in girls soccer and boys basketball this year.
Lewis pitches O-Tigers to victory
Lavon Lewis allowed two hits over 6 2/3 innings to earn his first victory of the year as the Oneonta Tigers beat Brooklyn, 3-0, Wednesday.
Double plays hurt Oneonta in first game
Vermont shortstop Jose Contreras found a way to kill the Oneonta Tigers’ rallies in the first game of their double-header Sunday at Damaschke Field.
Local Cycling
Results of the Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers Bicycle Hill Climb held on Wednesday. A 2.6 mile climb that finished at the top of Franklin Mountain.
O-Tigers get past Spinners
LOWELL, Mass. — Francisco Castro scored on a passed ball in the top of the 11th inning to give the Oneonta Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Lowell Spinners on Wednesday.
Atchinson Cup entries due today
The 27th annual Otsego County Amateur Championship will run Aug. 21-22. The first round will tee off at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Oneonta Country Club. The second round is at the Leatherstocking Golf Course in Cooperstown. Entry fee is $50 per person.
O-Tigers swing past Lowell
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — Juan Llamas turned Damaschke Field into his personal playground Monday.
Llamas had two doubles and a triple to lead the Oneonta Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Lowell Spinners in front of 353 fans.
Bellinger scores 2
2004 SUMMER OLYMPICS
Oneonta native Clay Bellinger scored twice Monday, but his Greek Olympic baseball team fell to Cuba, 5-4.
Bates, Weaver keep piling up victories at Penn Can
Sportsman driver Kevin Bates and Brian Weaver of the modifieds continued to dominate their respective divisions as with victories Friday at Penn Can Speedway.
Tigers topple Lowell
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — Jair Jurrjens allowed six hits and one earned run over seven innings Sunday to lead the Oneonta Tigers to a 7-2 victory over the Lowell Spinners at Damaschke Field.
Fame Game tickets on sale
Tickets for the 2004 MLS Hall of Fame Game are on sale starting today at the National Soccer Hall of Fame Kicks Zone Museum Shop.
Records set in Davenport Firemen’s 5K
Walton graduate Scott Gleason set a course record Saturday in winning the Davenport Firemen’s Field Day 5-Kilometer Run, finishing in 18 minutes, 7 seconds.
Unearned runs hurt O-Tigers in 8-5 loss
The fifth inning spelled disaster Saturday for the Oneonta Tigers, who gave up seven runs en route to an 8-5 New York-Penn League loss to the Vermont Expos in front of 3,628 fans.
Davenport graduate misses cut
86th PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Davenport graduate Alan Schulte had a shot until the back nine Friday at the 86th PGA Championship in Haven, Wis.
Error helps O-Tigers in 4-2 triumph
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
Bo Flowers scored the go-ahead run on a Vermont throwing error Friday as the Oneonta Tigers beat the Expos, 4-2, in the New York-Penn League.
New rule would have changed history
After watching last week’s green-white-checker finish in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I pondered how the new rule could have altered racing history had it been in effect in previous seasons.
Little League tournaments unfair
As the coach of the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton All-Star Little League team, I have witnessed many unethical practices at local tournaments.
Be prepared for success this season
It was opening day as I sat along the brook on a great deer crossing. This spot had been good for me several times before. There is a natural funnel not far from this spot, so every deer that crosses from one side of the valley to the other will go right past me sooner or later.
O-Tigers tumble at Tri-City
Lou Santangelo went 3-for-4, including a double, homer and three RBIs, to lead Tri-City to a 10-2 victory over visiting Oneonta on Wednesday night.
Hearn takes lumps in 650th triumph
Brett Hearn survived a bumping incident with Jack Johnson on lap 91 and then held off a late charge from Ronnie Johnson to win the CVRA.com 100 Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
O-Tigers fall apart at home, 10-2
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — Mahoning Valley scrapped Oneonta’s plans to extend its only home winning streak of the season as the Tigers dropped a New York-Penn League game Sunday at Damaschke Field, 10-2.
Flowers powers O-Tigers to 5-4 victory
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
Bo Flowers homered with two out in the eighth inning to give the Oneonta Tigers their third consecutive victory at home, 5-4, over Mahoning Valley on Saturday.
O-Tigers win 1st home series
2004 ONEONTA TIGERS
ONEONTA — Right-hander Josh Kauten completely dominated the New Jersey Cardinals on Friday night at Damaschke Field.
Kauten pitched a two-hitter to lead the Oneonta Tigers to a 6-0 victory in front of 402 fans. Oneonta won its first home series of the season, earning two straight victories over the Cardinals after dropping Wednesday’s opener of the three-game set.
Margaretville wins Race title
Colm Ryan scored twice Friday to lift Margaretville to a 5-2 victory over Pillars in the Race Investigation League men’s soccer final.
Jarrett’s title run still has some legs
If Dale Jarrett could throw out his 24th- and 26th-place finishes at Pocono the last two months, he might be a lot closer to squeezing into the field for Nextel Cup’s Chase for the Championship, which begins Sept. 19 at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Use light tackle for hot fishing action during summer months
The little, white popper dropped gently on top of the quiet water. Its short rubber legs moved ever so slightly on the glassy surface before a slab-sided crappy gulped it down. The fight was on.
O-Tigers stormed by Cardinals
When it rained, it poured on the Oneonta Tigers.
Miserable at home this season in the first place, the O-Tigers were limited to six innings Wednesday at Damaschke Field as rain shortened their 9-0 loss to the New Jersey Cardinals.
Three Eagles to nest in N.H.
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.
That ought to be the motto of former Downsville basketball standouts Danny Haynes, Kyle Emerich and Derrick Peaster, as the trio will reunite next year with the Eagles of Division III Daniel Webster College in New Hampshire.
O-Tigers piece together 3-1 victory over Spinners
LOWELL, Mass. — It all came together for the Oneonta Tigers before a sell-out crowd of 5,000 Monday at LeLacheur Park.
Clutch hitting combined with solid defense and a seven-strikeout performance from Oneonta starter Nate Bumstead lifted the O-Tigers to a 3-1 victory in the second game of a three-part series against the Spinners.
We’re all connected to Phelps
The front of my bathroom door is devoted to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, covered with several of his most photogenic moments.
Four Afton drivers win fourth Friday
Fours were wild Friday night at the Afton Speedway as four drivers earned their fourth victories of the season on the same night.
MLS to star at Soccer Hall
Induction Weekend 2004 at the National Soccer Hall of Fame just got a whole lot bigger.
The Metrostars and Chicago Fire of will play in the first Major League Soccer exhibition game at the Wright National Soccer Campus in Oneonta at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, the Hall announced Sunday.
Afton-rich Central field hockey golden
The Central scholastic women’s field hockey team, led by Afton coach Jan Conover, won its third straight gold medal at the Empire State Games on Saturday.
O-Tigers erase any doubt with nine-run third
LOWELL — Erase the third inning Sunday and the Oneonta Tigers might have had trouble in their series opener against the Lowell Spinners.
Of course, there are no mulligans in baseball, so Oneonta gets all the credit for its 14-4 New York-Penn League thumping of the Spinners in front of 5,000 fans at LeLacheur Park.
Oneonta finishes season 1-3 at tourney
Kyle Donnelly, Donnie Potter and Andrew Brown combined on a one-hitter as Oneonta Post 259 beat Owego, 6-0, in the Lansing Woodbat Tournament on Saturday.
Obidinski team earns bronze
Mary Obidinski, an Oneonta High graduate, helped her rowing team to a bronze medal Sunday in the 2004 FISA Senior and Junior World Championships in Banyoles, Spain.
