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Show OQ Htapfttf mm July 23. 1998 Orioles first in Pony by Joseph Smith Special to the Hilltop Times The Hill AFB Orioles Pony League Baseball team reeled off nine straight wins and took the first place title in the Layton City Pony League for their division this year. At the end of the season, the Orioles had 9 wins, 2 losses. The Orioles won their first victory in a game with the Dodgers, another Hill baseball team, at the new Pony League field next to the Base Hospital. The score The last game of the streak was was win over the Rockies. a thrilling The team, coached by Jeff Comrie, won with three returning players pitcher, Chris Smith; catcher and and shortstop Clay pitcher, and Linger felt and Ryan Fair weather eight players from last years Little League program. Smith and pitcher, shortstop and out pre-seas- 9-- 0. 3-- 2 first-basem- n fielder Daniel Gordan were selected as of the team and Lingerfelt is the alternate. Smith was also recognized as the top pitcher and hitter on the team after playing with an injured toe and scoring 7 pitching victories and a .750 batting average. He struck out 18 batters and went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored in that game. d the Orioles were the best team in the league," Comrie said. "Gavin Painter, the regular catcher, was all-sta- "Pound-for-poun- a solid hitter, center-fielde- r Joshua Wukawitz could be counted on to catch anything hit his way. Brandon Rodriguez was one of the top hitters on the team Ryan Fairweather also hit well. Outfielders V Danny Walburn and Brett Walton improved the most and Clayton Flom and Aaron Comrie were very versatile players. This team had many heroes, with young men coming up with clutch hits in pressure situations." -?- 05 ' First row (left to right): Clay Lingerfelt, Daniel Gordan, Brandon Rodriguez, Ryan Fairweather, Joshua Wukawitz. Back row: Assistant coach Joseph Smith, Clayton Flom, Chris Smith, Gavin Painter, Danny Walburn, and assistant coach Steve Gordan. Not pictured: Aaron Comrie, Brett Walton, assistant coach Chad Lingerfelt and coach Jeff Comrie. n . LD "0- - f -- D7 Q!JGftFS f Hh J' LbCDO I dIlAlD0 WCaKlO G eqjGDDEpiniQeiAiT gh don't have to, just rent it from us! You We've got what you need to enjoy the great outdoors at reasonable prices. Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 524, or call Ext. for more information. 7-72- 25 IP WHiiliMHimilrV |