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Show Vineyard Ward Stows Away Plenty Of Tourney Trophies in 14 Years By WENDELL RIGBY Herald Sports Writer VINEYARD — The little ward community of Vineyard, in Orem West Stake, has enjoyed a type of recognition seldom equalled, and [ 20 Big Ambition have given more than moral supHis one ambition has been to win the Provo City Invitational Softball championship. He has beaten Provo teams at times, but not. in that meet although he has placed second four or five times: One Boating is a sport that is growing by leaps and bounds. One. reason for its popularity is Joy. ample opportunity to go boating, Utah Lake also proves to be boats in Great Salt Lake. stake, city and invitational meet just a few from that group who ehampionship awards. Filled LDS Mission teams has been Leonard 24 years. He was born and raised in Vine- yard but filled an LDS Mission for two years, 1914-1915, then returned ed with the teams he coached they claim the salty water is Gara on a craft and its motor. With the cleanup of the pollution problem on Utah Lake well underway through the installation of In addition to his managerial duties Len has found time to teath in sewage systems by most major cities, boating is expected to be- the various auxiliary classes, serve as a ward teacher, and. guide the destinies of the Vineyard Ward Elders come increasingly popular as the years goby. Population growth and increased Deputy Game Warden tourist trade are other factors that are expected to bring about a further increase in boating on Utah He has* been, and still is, a deputy game warden. He to his native habitat to establish PAYSON—The Payson Boat Club a record that may be hard for any and all other workers to sur- has high hopes of having one of the best harbors in the area in pass. In his early days when Len play- the very near future. Considerable work has been done and is being done by the officers and members sold his farm two years ago, but has had plenty of other work to help take up his time. Raising hunting dogs has been a major achievement with him, and he still sees evidence of some of the fine animals he has helped to give their start in re- Lake. POLISHING JOB—Bishop George jenind. (left) and Len Madsen finish the task of polishing the 42 trophies in the Vineyard athletic display. They have been collected for softball and basketball achievement during the past 14 years. were responsible for many victortrieving. ies and championship awards, but of the club. The harbor, located at the apHe has also been unusually sucit was not until 1944-45 when lights WBBALoops Park that the usual certificates be- Beach is the scene of much ac- his own, both as an individual, Organized were installed on the present City proximate location of old Lincoln cessful in hunting and fishing on gan to be replaced by plaques and trophies that are much more eyetaking, even though they may not designate bigger victories. Lennie thought that he and the Vineyard Ward had some real competition when he went to Blanding recently and Ray Alexander, coach of those great Grayson M Men cage teams told him that his ward possibly had a monopoly on trophies. Mr. Madsen was somewhat skeptical but he went to see, and when he saw them on display tivity at the present time. A large and commercially. A 500 pound pump has been installed to drain catch under the ice was quite a off the dammed off harbor. Arrangements for heavy .equipment and exposives are being made to blast and dredge out the harbor so that a safe depth will be present at all times. Scaled drawings have been made of the Lincoln Beach area showing what the club hopes to accomplish. Exciting boat races were held at Lincoln Beach on Labor Day last fall and plans are underway thrill, as well as a 40 ton job for what was possibly his biggest single commercial haul. With all his achievements his one single favorite occupation is helping Santa at Christmas time. This has been going on for some 4) years, and he is still in’ his youth. He is-thinking some of making it a permanent part time In Art City Provo Peak Ski Development Could Mean A Lot to Area If the Provo Peak ski area goes A large part of the capital for through as planned, Central Utah the ski area is expected to come may some day become the winter from eastern interests. Jack SawSPRINGVILLE — Springville s sports capital of the United States. yer, an industrial tycoon, has exEarl Miller, an expert on skiing pressed interest in the project. So two junior baseball leagues have and snow conditions, feels the Pro- has Lowell Thomas, famed news been reorganized and new officers elected in preparation for early summer play. vo Peak area, located east of the city, has greater potential than Sun Valley, Alta, Aspen and many of the top ski resorts of the area. commentator and adventurer, Both were in Provo several months ago to look over the possibilities. connection with the development of the area, according to Miller, who is one of the prime movers in the project. He is hopeful that construction can begin this spring. It is located up the north fork of Provo Canyon and has undergone a tremendous development pro- Heading. the Hobble Creek WBBA avocation. league will be Dale Bringhurst, At the present time, however, Splits Pair Eastern Capital he asked, “Where are the rest of Timp Haven is probably the No. 1 The Madsens have played an with Max Thorn as vice president. Much engineering work and for more races to be held during ski area in Central Utah. them?” important role-in the Church, com- The new officers will choose their plans have already been done in the coming season. Couldn’t Believe It munity, school and sports life of Everyone present expressed a Vineyard, Orem, Utah County and Coach Alexander was horrified but he managed to ask, “what desire to see more races in this the State. He returned just recentarea and the Payson Boat Club is ly from Blanding where his cage others?” aren’t 25 basketball trophies enough for one Ward?’’ Len- putting forth a great effort to team split in a pair of games with bring this sport to this area. the perennial strong Grayson team. nie admitted that it was enough, Boating is becoming a “major He warns Division Five to watch then modestly explained that Vineyard had 42. Mr. Alexander came sport for the families of Utah out again this year as Blanding is to Vineyard lest week to see for County. The Payson Boat Club as on the prowl. His team is scheduled to tangle himself, and was duly impressed. well as other boating clubs over Mr. Madsen had the distinct the state realize the facilities are with American Fork’s great not up to what they should be and championship team of last year, are working toward the betterment but Len is not even worried. ““We of existing harbors and lakes. will give’ them all we have, and Help for. development of the that will be plenty,” he warned. He Lincoln Beach area will be greatly is moving the trophies in his disrunning in any meetin which they appreciated by members of the play case just a little closer in were entered, and win or lose the Payson Boat Club, whe wish to case someone should want to give thank all those who have aided in him that All-Church big one again the project to date. this year. Utah and Idaho compete in the big Other club summer rides in the mountains and Mr. Bringhurst succeeds Gordon Livingston, who is. retiring from league leadership after more than six years. Mr. Livingston was vice president of the Little League before they affiliated with WBBA five years ago. He served as vice president of the reorganized league, and last year was president of the Hobble Creek league. Mr. Livingston will not be entirely out of junior baseball. He plans to help manage a team, perhaps in the Pony Grad league. He still has sons in the Little League, Pony League and Pony Grads. ald H. Heninger was reelected president, with Gene Mock as vice president, and Mrs. W. Lynn Jackman as secretary. Max Knight will kinds. gram in recent years. @ Save up to 3 miles per gallon Clubs are divided into “A” and “B” classes for the competitiive drilis. Each club holds eliminations to select top riders for the district meets and the top three riders in each event in every district compete in the state meet, And then the top riders from ‘Ogden Men’s Pin Tourney Starts LAYTON (UPDI— Approximate- ly 375 bowlers opened competition @ Save up to 3 car wear and CAR RUGS tear @ Prolong motorlife V3 SEAT COVERS Come In For All Your Car Accessory Needs Invitational bowling tournament. Bowlers from nine states are entered in the meet. FOR WINTER FUN TIMP HAVEN Go To © In Prove Canyon @ SKIING : @ TOBOGGANING @ SKATING — OPEN EVERY DAY — 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. t iy, We & Friday MUFFLER SHOPS 226 SouthCintuaraity - FR4-0624 facilities even in low water years. It also is hoped to erect a clublfouse in the not too distant future. The Utah National Guard has cooperated with the North Shore Boat Club in the development of the harbor area. The development at the north end of the lake is centered around the Saratoga Resort. There are cement landing ramps and a spacious parking area. Boat-o-cades — moonlight trips across the lake, caravan style, to Provo Harbor—are a major attraction at Saratoga during the summer months, Saratoga also offers the only refueling service on Utah Lake. There also is a motor repair parts shop located there. Other launching spots at the north end include “Holmstead’s,” “Street’s,” and “Reed’s.”” EXPERT ROD, REEL, AND GUN REPAIR & Sports Center LAY AWAY NOW AND SAVE Whatever Your Sports Needs YOU BUY FOR LESS! A COMPLETE YEAR-AROUND SELECTION AT THE FOR YOU LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE - EXAMPLES: TENNIS ... BANCROFT... Reg. $23.50— NOW— Save 45% . ARCHERY ... BASEBALL MITTS... Nokona. Top Quality Baseball Mitt— Regular. $23.75, NOW— Save 50% ........ Children’s Arrows $1175 Full finished, Painted shafts, Similar Savings on Utah Complete Archery Dept. County's Largest Stock of 100 Different Mits in Stock Save onall archery needs at Similar SAVINGS Tennis Rackets and Balls ' "WT PAYS ‘TO PLAY” here Saturday in the Ogden Men’s just It also is planned to construct a landing pier long enough to previde launching Your Winner Madel. COME IN FOR FREE MUFFLER" INSPECTION located Fork Harbor, which is being developed by the North Shore Boat Club. At the present, the club is developing the launchingfacilities, a parking area and picnic area. “IT PAYS TO PLAY” CARLSON’S 24°: SEE OUR NEW. Beach, speedboat racers| in the west. Further north is the American ing spots in the area. and Coyne L. @ Gain as much as 8% h.p. Lincoln around the point from the onceflourishing Lincoln Beach Resort, has tremendous potential. It has an ideal location as far as boating goes because it is situated in a sheltered portion of the lake. The harbor area covers 35 acres and boat clubs in the Payson, Springville, and Spanish Fork areas are co-operating with the Utah County Commission in developing Lincoln Beach. Even though it is still somewhat undeveloped, Lincoln Beach already has become a great mecca for boaters, including a sizeable number who travel down from Salt Lake each weekend during the boating season. by the Provo Boat Olub, and which draws some of the outstanding ACE & JERRY’ S AUTO GLASS DUAL EXHAUSTS SPECIAL! as low as s factor The Provo Boat Harbor also is the scene of the annual Memorial Day Regatta, which is sponsored ME mT herd, chief groundskeeper; Waldo Jackson and Marcus Johnson, fi- nance chairmen, Another important will be future development and improvement of harbors along the shores of the lake. At the moment, there are four areas of boating and recreational development on Utah Lake. They include Lincoln Beach, Provo Harbor, American Fork Harbor, and Saratoga. cial activities during the year. repla | OPEN SATURDAY J ing, wild cow milking, drills, rell racing, clovertest ‘racing, and relay racing. © One of the outstanding features It has an 1100-foot pier running Night Time Skiing One of the features of this ski out into the lake. The Provo Boat Harbor also area is night-time skiing on wellRESUME RELAY CARNIVVAL lighted slopes. Tobogganing and NEW YORK (UPJ)—The Colle- ice skating also are a part of the giate Track Conference indoor re- winter sports program at Timp lay carnival will be resumed Haven. Saturday after a two-year layoff. A lot of development also has The 13 schools entered for the been going on in the ski area in meet at Queens College include Payson Canyon. The Payson JayKings Points, Queens College, cees have been sparking the develJona, Adelphi, St. Peters, Mont- opment program. clair Teachers, New Britain, And, of course, Utah’s biggest (Conn.) Teachers, Fairfield, Fair- ski areas, Alta and Brighton, conleigh Dickinson and Lemoyne. tinue to attract a large number of BEFORE ge Central Utah skiers throughout the SEE THE PERRY MASON SHOW ON C.B.S-T.V. winter season. Gifford, scorekeeper and publicity SATURDAYS 8:30 P.M, CHANNEL 5& Ice skating also is a popular chairman, sport in the winter-time in Central League officers announced Plans Utah. The Provo Boat Harbor and Provo’s Only Libby-Owens-Ford Auto Glass to build a new backstop and install Vivian Park, in addition to Timp Authorized Agent—‘‘The Glass Without Distortion additional fences at the southeast Haven, are the principal ice-skat- | Phone FR 3-3040 170 North 2nd West—Prove Club members make themselves serve as treasurer; Paul Beardall, diamond on Memorial Park. available at all times for emer- umpire - in - chief; Floyd Shep- activities include! gency and rescue work of various wild horse roundups. own secretary and treasurer, and other officers will be-appointed as needed. In the Sage Creek League, Ger- 11 Riding Clubs Flourish in Utah County inter-state meet. Provo Boat Club, with Utah Lake only a stone’s of the Provo Boat Harbor is the throw away. clubhouse, the scene of several so- trophy, through the state champ- Varley, Ray Gammon, Alton Morjonship trophy; at least five sports- rill, George Jenkins, Leland Wells manship trophies, and numerous and Earl Farnwerth have been (Len) Madsen, who has coached and managed baseball, softball and basketball teams during the past the cooperation ef the city and For Central Utahns, there is They range from the much covet- Bishoprics have turned out,” he ed All-Chureh Championship declared. Taylor Allen, Lowell yard is pack-jammed with boating ” enthusiasts each weekend during the boating season, and many improvements have been the fact that it is a sport the whole family can, and does, en-|, made over the years through Ward Chapel are some 42 trophies he warned. won by Vineyard Ward athletic Mr. Madsen emphasizes that he teams during the past 14 years. has had plenty of help. ‘Even the Payson Boat ClubPlans Top Harbor 1 SUNDAY HERALD Central Utahns Have Ample Opportunity to Go Boating possibly never surpassed in local or state sports circles. game went thirteen innings, but Housed in the beautiful Vineyard still he lost. “‘We’ll get them yet,” Largely responsible for the remarkable success of these Vine- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, Utah County, Utah 1959 FISHING TACKLE NOW AVAILABLE ‘Sicannic GIGANTICbistay DISPLAY 112 North University Ave. Phone FR3-7107 |