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Show iticii - Wriliu'sdiiv, Jinic 17, 1!IS7 - Page 10 spirts Braves squeeze past L&P Graphics 9-7 Wed. By DEAN VON MEMMOTT Last year, the Highland Braves were known as the Forfeit Kids because of a long string of American Colt League games they forfeited. Though most of them are 15, they are proving this summer that not only can they have enough players show for a game, they can give their opponents good games. The Braves made that fact clear Wednesday night as they nipped L&P Graphics of Lehi 9-7 at Rotary Park. Once Sean Rothwell's one-run single put Highland on the board in the top of the first, the team never fell behind in the game. Even so, the Braves had some close calls, especially in the bottom of the first. After Brave pitcher Heath Snow had fanned Lehi's first two hitters, Mike Digleback singled into center, then Joel Grant joined him on base. Soon, the game turned worrisome for Highland as Snow threw a passed ball that advanced the two Lehites into scoring position. Despite the pressure, Snow struck out Jim Adamson, retiring Lehi. When the Braves loaded the bases in the top of second, Steve Robinson doubled the three runners in with a fly shot into center. His hit was to become a safety cushion for the Braves later in the game. Meanwhile, he stole home on a wild pitch, ending Brave scoring in the second. Lehi finally got on the board in the bottom of the inning when John Baum singled in Jason Jacobsen. Still, L&P Graphics was to have a hard time for most of the game in narrowing the wide Brave lead. In the third, shortstop Justin Hodges converted a Blaine Wiegle walk into a one-run, two-out single into left, but Paul Smith got out at third, preventing the Braves from pulling off another big rally. Relieving Lehi pitcher Mike Walton in the fourth, John Tachiki held the Braves scoreless, then his team took to slicing their 5-1 lead in the bottom of the inning. When Hodges switched positions with Snow that inning, Lehi found him easy to hit against. After hitting a single and double respectively, Dusty Petersen and Tyler Smith scored on an error by shortstop Snow. The shortstop quickly compensated for his goof by nailing Baum at second. That defensive play quickly shut Lehi down. The fifth saw Rothwell make a two-run double. Like Robinson's two-bagger, it became one of the game's most critical hits as action in the sixth was to bare out. With two outs in the sixth, Brave Brian Yates singled a groundball into left field to bring in Brandon Hodges for an insurance run. Yates followed up his key hit by stealing around to third. However, he got stranded on that base as Wiegel struck out. The Braves fell into big trouble as Lehi capitalized on three straight errors in the bottom of the sixth. "It was a matter of everybody let- , ', "" r .- ' ffn , ST- r . 1 "' ' i I " ' y ' mI -" - r Y II " ) ; 8 ; - . . . " V-V , - -s. f ' K - ' Third baseman Shaun Rothwell finds himself empty handed as a Lehi runner reaches third. ting up at the end." Brave Coach Jeff Eliason said. After Tyler Smith scored on the third straight error, Matt Calton and Joel each rapped a one-run single to make the Braves more uncomfortable. So Eliason had Rothwell replace Justin Hodges at the mound, but the Computers Made Easy programs big win over Utah Valley Saints BY DEAN VON MEMMOTT When it comes to programming big wins, Computers Made Easy seems to have an advantage in Co-City Co-City League action. That notion seemed to be the case June 8 as the squad trounced the Utah Valley Saints 11-3 at Bus Manning Field. Utah Valley led for the first three innings before Computers took to programming an offense that worked in the third. . In the top of the first, Saint leadoff hitter Brad Holden singled into left field. Upon reaching home, he became the only Saint to slip all the way through Computers' tight defense during the first four innings. Meanwhile, the Saints managed to guard their 1-0 lead with terrific defensive moves like a second-inning double play that retired Computers. Utah Valley's luck finally ran out in the third when Computers put doubles into its hitting program. Mark Graham hit the first of three two-baggers his squad had that inning. The Saints managed to nab him while he tried stealing third, but their defense melted when Phil Graham doubled in Verlin Shumway, who had walked. After Gordon Dotson hit a sacrifice fly that scored Russ Taballo, the raHy. cUmaxed .'with- Mark HardfHan's two-run double. Though the Saints held Computers scoreless the next inning, they never completely recovered from the five-run rally. As soon as Utah Valley placed two men on base in the fifth, it made a respectable comeback on two-run single by Holden. But after he had narrowed the lead to 5-3, he got nailed at home during a fielder's choice play. The Saints were never to get that close to Computers again. In the bottom of the inning, Dotson clubbed double that sent Phil Graham running for home. However, a throw from second cut the runner down. That brillant defensive play became forgotten as Dotson scored on an error by shortstop Holden. After holding the Saints scoreless in the sixth, Computers exploded with another five-run rally in the bottom of the inning. Craig Danbey opened the rally by scoring an unearned run on catcher Joe Alverdo's error during a squeeze play Soon afterwards, Russ Taballo doubled in two runs, then came home on a single from Scott Richans, who, in turn, ran home on two errors. The game was called after the sixth because of a time limit. Youth water polo sign-ups set for Saturday at PL Grove pool Sign ups for the Utah county Water Polo League (UCWPL) is set for this Saturday at the Pleasant Grove Swimming Pool. The time of the sign ups will be after the swim meet, approximately 11:30 a.m. At this time the Pleasant Grove High School team will be playing the American Fork High School team, so those who haven't seen the game played before will get their chance. The cost to sign up is $10, which will cover the pool time along with a T-shirt to all who participate. There will be three divisions; "Open" ( which will include High School age kids and older), "Youth" (from 6th grade to 9th grade), and the "Pee Wee" division (under the 6th grade). The "Pee Wee" division will be playing inner tube water polo which is the same thing except they'll be floating on inner tubes. In order for the coaches to be able to pick their teams, there will be a practice on Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 2:?, at 8 p.m. at the American Fork outdoor pool. If you can't make sign ups on these two practices but would still like to play, call Kevin Dickerson at 785-7409. r most cats & light trucks Prices effective thru 6 '24 87 If you can find a lower price on automotive services provided by I FA, bring in the competitor's ad or coupon and we'll honor it! (VALUABLE COUPON) State Safety INSPECTION Reg. 10.00 50 with coupon Most cars & light trucks Expires 62487 Cooling System Check 3 Flush & Fill $16'5 if needed, most cars & light trucks Brake Service Disc (per axle) DrUm 6)(P)95 (per axle)ZjV "-; M 1 Includes: replace lining, bleed and adjust system, inspect calipers, wheel cylinders, inspect master cylinder and road test Semi metallic $10 00 521 W. 200 North, American Fork 756-9604 change of pitchers did not prevent Lehi from picking up one more run on a wild pitch. A throw from third finally shut Lehi down. After the game, a relieved Eliason said, "We hit the ball real well, and we fielded pretty good. We'll give everybody a good run for their money." Golf course to host tournament By DOUG CORNELL This Saturday the Men's Association at Tri-City Golf Course will host its annual merchant's tournament. tour-nament. The tournament will feature competition com-petition in both A and B flights, with low gross and net payoffs in both flights. As in the past, there will be numerous special prizes, thanks to the many sponsors. One of those will be for getting closest to a marker on the green which can't be seen until the golfer steps on the green. All players will chip an extra ball on the designated holes to the part of the green where they suppose the marker is hidden. Other special contests will include closest to hole, longest drive, drives centered in the fairway and longest putts. The men's association is thanking the following merchants for sponsoring spon-soring the tournament: American Savings, Savage Brothers, Kar Products, Reams,' Barratt Builders, Big O Tires, Cash's Western Auto, Rhinehart Oil, The Lube Factory, Reilly Tar and Chemical, Smiths Food King, Wasatch Bank, Smith Drug No. 2, Golden Corral, International Auto, Ray's Taylor Drug, Beauty Encounter, Jack & Jill Bowling, La Casa Lounge, Norton's Foods, Walker Oil Company, Coast to Coast, Lawson's Supply, Panda Homes, Lehi Cafe, Monarch Honda, the Tri-City Golf Committee and the Tri-City Men's Association. Call the Pro Shop at Tri City for tee times. Old Fashion Service in Fashion Selection! Shop Downtown American Folk i i m v.namoer of Commerce Have you invested in a Natural Wood Fence? Use a natural wood preser vative to prevent your fence froml warping and drying out. Now running Spring Special $1.50Iin. ft. both sides included Also preserve your wood shake! 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