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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" use next year. in a game situation. This report is brought to you courtesy of Cedar Val- ley Stables, Greenbank Li- ons Club, Kirby Struc- tures, Scugog Island Marina, Lafarge Inc, Steve Snider Construc- tion, JBK Industries and Monsma Electric. The Port Perry Bantam Merchants played host to Bramalea on Sunday, July 28 in what was supposed to have been a double header. However, an un- fortunate circumstance forced Bramalea to default the first game due to a player shortage. The sec- ond game got underway when a late arrival al- lowed Bramalea to field a team. The Merchants had Jost 1-0 to this squad in a previous outing and had only managed one hit. Eight take part Nestleton ball players take partinJay camp He sleeps with his cap on. His glove, bat and helmet are at the foot of his bed. He lives and breathes baseball. He pic- tures himself playing on. the field at SkyDome. He could be eight years old or 18. The dream is alive in Nestleton!! Eight boys from the Nestleton Hard- ball League made the trip to Newmar- ket, Tuesday, July 16 for an Open Blue Jay Tryout Camp, accompanied by Juvenile team coach, Rick Boccaccio. The boys looked sharp decked out in full uniform. All divisions from Bantam up are supplied with top of the line shirts, pants, hats and stirrups in Balti- more Oriole colors. This major pur- chase was made possible from the pro: ceeds of the Nestleton Bingo held every Friday night at Nestleton Community Hall, and is organized and operated by baseball moms. Players who wish to keep their full uniform have the option to purchase; otherwise, the uniform is handed in at the end of the season for A total of 120 boys from various or- ganizations as far away as Kingston, 90 percent of whom were rep players, ar- rived at the park at 8 a.m. ready to show their stuff to Blue Jay scouts. Each player was assigned a number and a card was filled out for the scouts to keep track of stats on each individual player. Positional players were watched for catching, throwing and fielding ability. Pitchers were watched for pitch variety and speed and catchers were watched for positionin, throwing accuracy and were timed on pick off throws. The Jay scouts took notes all during this process and just before lunch, announced the 42 players who would advance to the after- noon game here they could be assessed Two of the Nestleton boys were se- lected for the afternoon ghme. Matt Rolfe, 1st baseman, (this is Matt's sec- ond year to be selected) and Will Mich- el, catcher, both Juvenile Division However, this time around the Merchant bats were alive as they scat- tered 11 hits to take an 8 to 1 winover Bramalea. Michael Versage led the offense getting three hits in four tries, two singles and a home run. He also recorded three RBIs. Chris Jones and Derek Tindall had two singles each with Chris getting an RBI. Darryl Dalton, Jim Edwards, Kevin Duncan and Scott Jeffrey all had a single while Jeffrey also had an RBI. Edwards, Ryan Hawkins and Dun- can all had a free pass each. Clay Brown pitched the win going seven innings, facing 27 batters, striking out nine and giving up two hits and three walks. A players coached by Rick Boccaccio for the past four years. Two of the Bantam Division players, Kyle McClurg and Robbie Wolters coached by Dale McClurg, were told that only their age prevented them from being selected. They were encour- aged to keep up the good work and defi- nitely try again next year. All of the above players also took part in N.H.L.'s winter ball program, which focused on pitching and catching skills, and was conducted by John Ellis. Four of eight players! Not a bad aver- age for a place as small as Scugog, and players who have only ever played house league caliber ball! Nestleton Hardball League prides it- self on its commitment to providing the kids with quality coaching, umpiring, equipment and uniforms. The league is no stranger to hard work and is not afraid to tackle any project thrown their way. The league possesses a strong core of qualified people to. make these projects happen. They also feel that the commitment is easy to make where their kids are involved. The success of Matt Rolfe and Will Michel is a reflection of a combination of their own personal commitment and hard work, together with the training, support and encouragement of their coaches and the entire Nestleton Hard- ball organization. Congratulations to Matt Rolfe and Will Michel for an excellent job in being selected and to Robbie Wolters and Kyle McCHrg for their special mention. Blue Jay scout, Jim Ridley, organizer of the Blue Jay tryout camps, is hoping for an invitational ability assessment day at SkyDome, August 29 (dependent on whether or not the Argos are using the field). Should Matt and Will make the cut, they will be contacted by phone. Good luck guys! Dreams are not always, just dreams! nice win boys! On Wednesday, July 31 the Merchants travelled to Richmond Hill to play and found themselves in a shorthanded situation. Tim Jones, a Peewee Mo- Jack, was recruited from the stands and the team was able to play. Thanks Tim! This game turned out to be a see-saw event with the score changing hands a couple of times. The Mer- chants led 4-2 until the third when Richmond Hill tied the score 4-4. The Richmond Hill boys then went ahead 6-4 in the fourth inning and despite giving it a good shot, the Merchants were only able to get one back - ending the game at 6-5 for Rich- -- By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star 4 Two local brothers will be competing in the Cana- dian Motocross Champi- onships later this month. 2 Bob, 17, and Matthew, 14, Cracknell, are both in their third season of rac- ing and are looking for- ward to the upcoming event to be held in Walton, Ontario from August 15- 18. Both boys race in the Canadian Motocross Rac- ing Club, which includes racers from across the province. The brothers compete with the other racers eve- ry weekend in two differ- mond Hill. The Merchants had six hits all singles off the bats of Derek Tindall, Michael Versage, Chris Jones, Ryan McBride, Brad Mon- sma and Ryan Moynes. Tindall, Versage, Kevin Duncan and Tim Jones all » earned a walk. : Chris Jones and Ryan McBride shared the pitch- ing, giving up five hits, eight walks, and six strikeouts between them. There were two on field er- rors. The boys travel to Peter- borough this Wednesday for a game, and host Oshawa the following Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the south diamond for their last league game be- fore the league finals. See you there! Bob and Matt Cracknell, of Port Perry, will be com, Motocross Championships to be held later this m The local brothers have been racing for the past t Brothers to comp Motocross champio bike on a farm when he was younger, attended a motocross eventasas tator and decided he want- ed togive the sporta try. balled from said. 125 beginner and GP be- ginner divisions, = while Matthew will compete in the 80 e y mini divisions at the up- . coming championships. year in this division, as he ent classes from April through to Octoberincom- petitions as far awa; Ottawa, Niagara F and Parry Sound. Bob, who rode a dirt "It all kind of just snow- there," he . Bob will compete in the xpert and super- This will be Bob's last By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star The Port Perry Mon Night Dart may heading into its fourth year and interested par- ticipants are reminded to register by August 18. e club, started by Alan Light and Roy Povey, runs from September 23. through until April at lo- cal bars and pubs in Scu- ey gog Township. : Twenty-six teams will be accommodated this year on a first-come first- served Basis, , art players can sign up at their favorite wh : urs, » fee of $10 ver person for req