Sports – August 15
Midland Golf & CC hosted their annual Club Championship
By Brian Belcourt, reporter
August 7, 2024 – The Midland Golf & CC hosted their annual Club Championship over the Civic Long-weekend. There was some great play by a number of members. But one performance stands out as amazing.
Lucas Ross set a 105 year old scoring record (MG&CC was est. 1919) with rounds of 67, 66 & 70. Ended the tournament at -10. This is the best total score in the 105 year history of the golf course. This is an accomplishment that needs to be celebrated.
Dufferin Simcoe Rockers at the CNOBF National Championship
By Brian Belcourt, reporter
Aug. 13, 2024 – The Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation (CNOBF) National Championship tournament is an annual event which is played every August long weekend. It is a pay to play event. There are no regional qualifying tournaments. The tournament has a 3-year cycle. Ontario, East Coast , West Coast. The 2025 tournament will be played in Charlottetown, PEI, with the 2026 tournament expected to be played in Red Deer, AB.
The tournament was in Thorold his year and is for the following age divisions: 33+, 43+, 50+, 57+ & 60+. All age divisions play the same weekend. We try to keep the entire group in the same municipality, but lack of diamonds sometimes forces us to split up the age groups to different venues.
2024 Canadian Tire league champions
Submitted by Leslie Gordon
July 31, 2024 – The 2024 Canadian Tire league champions: Serge Diamanti (left) Sue Stemp and Andy Brayson, shown above. The triples team came out on top after seven weeks of spirited competition at the Midland Lawn Bowling Club. Congratulations to the winners and all 16 teams competing for the cup. Thanks also to Ron O’Sullivan for organizing the league. A very big shout out to the Midland Canadian Tire store for sponsoring this popular league. This kind of community support reinforces why we all should be sure to shop local.
Strong Finish for Elmvale Expos Minor Baseball U9
Reprint from Aug. 1, 2024 edition showing correct picture to team names. Submitted by Corey Coram
July 30, 2024 – Sponsored by Strong Construction, U9 Team 1 had a fantastic year finishing with an overall record of 10-2-1. Finishing 1st in pool B for the Georgian Bay Minor Softball League (GBMSL) playoffs and landing them in the Ross & Mary Ann Leonard Championship Finals versus top competitor Elmvale 1.
Sponsored by Hardship Acres, U9 Team 2 had a great season playing in the GBMSL. Finishing the regular season in 1st place with an impressive 9 – 1 record, losing only one game to their cross town rival Elmvale 1. Claiming the U9 division “A” Playoff Champions in Victoria Harbour on Saturday July 27, 2024, with strong wins against Vasey Giants #2 and Victoria Harbour. As a result, Team 2 would also advance to the Ross & Mary Ann Leonard Championship Finals on Monday July 29th, 2024, where they would face their cross town rivals Elmvale
In a back and forth championship game the lead changed hands four times before the U9 Expos Team 2 batted their way to a 16-15 win in their final at bat to claim the Finals Championship.
Members of Ross & Mary Ann’s family were in attendance to present the trophy. It was a fantastic way to wrap up the 2024 season for both Elmvale Expos U9 teams. Congratulations to both teams and a big thanks to the coaches and team managers for their commitment.
