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Show PAQfc w-- !i rendipity porerfos stem taGatsvfflll Coaching Comedians vjfwx' ports W. KENT GOBLE MAGNA TIMES SPORTS WRITER One thing you need to remember when youre playing the Cyprus Pirates, you havent won until their last man is out. The Bonneville ' Lakers seemingly forgot that in fact their important match-u- p against the Pirates Friday afternoon, April 1, 1988 at ; is rk lead. Catcher Bob Roest worked but the Meyers for a down and settled Pirate pitcher forced Scott Kee to hit into a timely double play then retired Steve Cottle on a comebacker to finally get out of a rocky first inning. Meanwhile, in the bottom of the Rick Senior lefty, first, Westmoreland and Derek Hathaway lined out to Kee at short. Exit the Pirates. Meyers was back in control in the base-on-bal- top of the second inning. He worked Scott Samples for a comebacker and then struck out Paul Wold and Shaun Sylvester, silencing the hot Laker bats. But Westmoreland, after a lead off hit by Clint Meyers, got ... Keith. Evans to ground out and then . . tagged Meyers out at the plate after Mark .Gallegos missed the bunt on a suicide squeeze then retire Mark on a grounder to third. The Lakers went for an insurance run in the top of the third. Vanshaar walked, stole second and scored on Smiths hit after Meyers struck out Holmes. Roest lined out deep to Paul Barbre in center and Mark Gallegos made a great twisting catch of a blooper off of Kees bat to end the inning. In the bottom of the third, the Pirate bats remained dormant as Westmoreland used only six pitches to retire the punchless Pirates. Justin Bateman grounded to second. Tom Driffell flied to right and Willie Forster grounded the first pitch to , er third. In the top of the fourth, Steve Cottle ripped a shot past Tom Driffell at first and Scott Samples worked Meyers for his third walk putting runners at first and second and no outs. Tom Given sensed this was the moment to make a change and replaced Meyers with Brad Rammell. Meyers had pitched well after getting past the wild first inning with three complete innings. He gave up five hits, four runs, walked three and' struck out four. Andy Gonzales grounded to short to open the bottom of the fourth and was out on a close call at first. Brad Rammell then forced Westmoreland to throw nine pitches then bounced a hit past the third baseman into left field. Trenton Goble ran for Rammell. Derek Hathaway then to Holmes at the lined a second base bag as was out on the throw to first for a Laker double play ending the inning. Westmoreland seemed in total control. The Laker hitting was to face total extinction however, as Rammell mixed some good off speed pitches with a smoking fastball to handcuff BYU. One lived in Magna and coached at Granger; One lived in Granger and coached at Cyprus. One was a skinny guy and always on a diet; one was an all-tim- ? man in the Bonneville game was Mark Gallegos 2, playing the Cyprus second base sacker. Big RBI grounded to second to end the Pirate rally but the delay was only temporary. As if sensing a slight change in momentum, Rammell came out firing bullets and mowed down the side on strikes. Kee, Cottle and Samples all went down swinging. over in the Laker Nonetheless, diigout, celebration a premature victory was developing. After Westmoreland, though all, surrendering a run and three hits, seemed to have enough left to finish off the Pirates. No cause to worry, right? Wrong! Enter the bottom of the sixth. Willie Forster blooped a pitch behind the mound and Westmoreland dropped the ball for an error. With Forster at first, Andy Gonzales laced a curve into the hole past the third sackers glove into left. Rammell worked Westmoreland for another 10 pitches before striking Baseball coachess are Tom given, varsity; and Bob Fratto, J.V. out. But Derek Hathaway got a hit off the pitchers glove and Meyers got an RBI with a line shot to center. 2 Lakers. After Westmoreland struck out Evans on a breaking ball, Mark Gallegos blooped a wounded duck soft liner into medium right field to clear the sacks and put the Pirates ahead for the first time Suddenly the Pirates were ahead and the Lakers had to face Rammell. Rammel . the pitcher and Rammell the fielder. He used both in the top of the seventh to help seal the Pirate victory. Rammell struck out pinch batter Kelly Brooks but Brooks reached first when the ball got away at the plate. Then came perhaps the key play of the game. Rammells pick off throw to Goble at first caught Brooks off the bag and he was tagged out the same player. It was a defensive key to the game because Banshaar followed with the only hit off of Rammell, a line drive double 4-- 5--4. The S.L. County Recreation Dept, is currently conducting sign ups through April 9 for youth Tee Ball and Machine Pitch Baseball. Registration forms are available at elementary schools in Magna or West Valley City or at the Magna Recreation Center, 2941 South 9150 West. Machine Pitch Baseball is open to boys and girls in grades 5 with games beginning the middle of April. All games will be held on Saturday mornings. Registration is a shirt, hat, $30 and includes participation trophy and 10 games. 3-- LETS CLEAN UP MAGNA WORKING FRIEND TO FRIEND AN) Tee Ball is open to boys and girls in grades K through 2nd with games being played on Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings. The fee is $25 which includes a shirt, hat and participation trophy and 10 games. 3-- 2 9 The Laker coach sensed the change of fortune and tried to rouse his complacent players as he yelled are you guys going to let down completely? When youre playing the Cyprus Pirates, dont count it win until the last batter is out because they know how to win and they proved it again with a great, team victory, against two losses under new head coach Tom Given while Bonneville The Pirates now open dropped to region play against Granger at come-from-behi- extension is available for taxpayers who, for reasons beyond their control, will not be able to meet the April 15 deadline to file their state income tax returns. Information about the extension and extension forms are available form the Utah State Tax Commission, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah or 84134, or by calling 8 in Salt Lake County. Before requesting an extension, A four-mont- h 530-484- MUST The extension (form be filed with the Tax Commission by April 15. 2) This is an extension to file an income tax return, NOT pay taxes. The extension request must TC-54- HELPING NEIGHBOR of the preseason 3. Granger. Simon Says: Id like to get all the coaches I have known together and open up a kindergarten. and baseball all games for both Machine Pitch and Tee Ball will be held at Orchard Elementary, 6744 West 3800 South. For more information contact the Magna Center at The emphasis of the Tee Ball and All 250-219- 4. Machine Pitch program is on fun and participation regardless of individual skill levels and is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing, base running, catching, and hitting. FISHIN TIPS FROM THE HUMMINBIRD PROS Can't make the deadline an cxtcn$ion may help! be accompanied by a payment of 80 percent of the estimated tax liability. 3) There are serious penalities on taxpayers who do not file or do not pay their taxes. Failure to file a tax due return by the due date is the greater of $50 or 10 percent of the tax due. For taxpayers who have received an extension, if the payment of tax on the extension is not at least 80 percent of the tax due, or at least the amount of tax for the previous period, the penalty is two percent per month of the unpaid tax during the extension period. Additional penalties include the following: Any underpayment of tax due because of negligence is 10 percent. of tax due Any underpayment because of intentional disregard is 15 percent. Any underpayment of tax due because of raud with intent to evade the tax is the greater of $500 per period or 100 percent of the underpayment. Failure to file an information returnor a complete support for each return or schedule is $50 schedule to a maximum of $1,000. Intent to evade the tax is the greater of $500 per period or 50 percent of the tax due. The Tax Commission charges interest at 12 percent per year on any unpaid tax. There is an old rule of thumb among seasoned bass fishermen that says, when the dogwoods come into bloom, its time to tie on a worm. Plastic worm fishing will come into its own for spring-tim- e bass angling. One of the most versatile lures in the tackle box, a worm can be fished effectively, several differ- ent ways. Spawning time is here and most bass will go on the beds during this This means your best period. success will be found shallow. Bass on the beds will readily strike artificial lures. The mistake most fishermen make is in their approach. Remember, if you can see the bass, chances are it has already seen you. A trick used by Florida guides is to mark the location of the beds with a stick and come back a couple hours later, the Bonneville batters. Holmes grounded weakly to Hathaway at - to right that would have scored Brooks. Instead, Vanshaar was stranded as Rammell got Holmes on a called third strike to ice the Pirate comeback victory over a stunned Laker squad. Rammell pitched four complete innings, gave up one hit, no runs, no walks and eight strikeouts. A masterful relief effort. f-bc- trencherman. 1 the varsity's leading hitters. their third e One was known as hook (because of the way he shot a basketball) ; One had no nickname. Both loved a good joke, especially if it were on the other one. I have chronicled here below some of their better antics : I was sitting in the Granger High school parking lot talking out of my car window to Hook. It was a pleasant summer day. The other member of the duo pulled in with his pickup truck and set his bumper against the front bumper of Hooks car . I guess Hook had his car in neutral, cause he suddely went flying backwards across the parking lot, at forty miles per hour. That seemed to be the beginning of a little friendly vendetta that went on for several years. It was who could get the other one best. You should know, dear reader, that both of these fellas were Junior Varsity basketball coaches during the era we are talking about; thats where the fun started, when they played each other. Hook brought his Lancer team into Magna for the annual battle. The football player filled the game ball with helium and made the officials to it. When the ball was thrown up and the centers jumped, the doctored ball went right to the ceiling and stuck there. The coach who was the trickster held a straight face and blamed the chemistry teacher. Retaliation was certainly in order, dont you think? Heres how Hook did it. When the Pirates went east to Granger the ball was doped again. This time the Lancers allowed the visitors to get the opening tip. When the player went to dribble the ball it wouldnt bounce. He put the ball on the floor and it . stayed there. This was the beginning of the saga between the two pranksters (coaches). Things really warmed up in the spring where both were Varsity baseball coaches. The Pirates were visiting Grangers diamond. It was a nice day, but the umps didnt show up. It was agreed that the rival coaches would call the balls and strikes from behind the mound while their opponents batted. Tilings went fairly well until the last half of the last inning. The Pirates held a one run lead over Hooks team, but Granger had the sacks loaded, two outs, and a three and two count on the hitter. Dont throw this pitch anywhere near the strike zone, the coach told his pitcher. Keep it high and outside, where he cant hit it. The dutiful pitcher did as he was told and kept the ball beyond the batters reach. As soon as the pitch went by the batter, the coach behind the mound yelled, Strike three, Lets go home. These true tales are not all that happened between the two coaches. I can tell you more, if you have a couple of hours to spare. by Larry Colombo however, the taxpayer should remember three important facts: )1 NEIGHBOR v 33 Brad Rammell shown playing at shortstop. He is also a top Pirate pitcher and one of Salt Lake Co. recreation one-hopp- third. Smith grounded to short for the second out. Rammell got Roest on a swinging third strike but the ball eluded the catcher and Roest lumbered for first as his teammates cheered their catcher with turn them wheels faster Big Guy! But the Big Guy was to slow getting up a head of steam and a heads up throw by Andy Gonzales nipped him at first to end the inning. With Rammell putting the damper on the Lakers, it was time for the Pirate bats to come alive. Clint Meyers beat out a grounder to deep short and reached second as Evans grounded out short to first. Mark Gallegos, Pirate second baseman, was out on a check swing.bouncer to Cottle at first, Meyers going to third. Justin Bateman then stroked a breaking pitch into center to score Meyers and the Pirates were on the board. Troy Miller was a pinch runner for Bateman. Tom Driffell -- I had two coaching friends , who left me with some humorous memories. a basketball coach and one was a football coach. One was six foot five inches tall ; one was four feet wide. One was a member of two national championship basketball teams; one in football player. One went to Utah and one went to was 4-- 3-- another 'The most important thing in a relationship between a man and BookofHag that one of them be good at taking a joke. One was Magna Park and it cost them a win. With a comfortable 1 lead going into the bottom of the sixth inning and theyre ace pitcher on the mound, the Laker dugout was doing a bit of early celebrating. But the Pirates would have no part of it and stung Bonneville with four runs on four hits and an error to take their first lead of the game and then made it hold up for a great comeback victory. The Lakers struck early. Right fielder Jason Vanshaar lashed a hit hit off the glove of Brad Rammell diving to his righti and scurried to second on an Andy Gonzales passed ball. Jason Holmes chopped a curve ball toward Derek Hathaway at third and was safe when the long throw was beyond the reach of first baseman Tom Driffell. The play scored Vanshaar, an unearned run. Centerfielder Chad Smith then crunched a Clint Meyers fastball on one hop to the centerfield fence chasing home Holmes and sliding home himself face first for an inside-the-pahomerun and a 0 Laker J By Dale Simons w approaching the fish from an inconspicuous direction. Bass caught off the beds, should always be released unharmed. A great lure for shallow water bass fishing is a plastic snake. Bass hate snakes and will go out of their way to strike them. Rig the snake weedless with little or no sinker. Swim the snake over the moss and around grass beds. Dont be too quick to set the hook. Feel the fish before you jerk. Crappie fishing peaks during this time of year. Acane pole, bucket of minnows and brush pile are all the ingredients needed to bag a tasty mess of crappie. Great fishing fun for the whole family. Remember to check your line for Monofilament which has fray. been nicked will break with little effort. Replace line often and always set your drag accordingly. Tips from Humminbird Pros are presented by Humminbird. Eufaula, Alabama. Good fishing with America's 1 Depth Sounder. |
