Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Th e Oberlin Herald 7A Th e Oberlin Herald — Sports Boys take fifth, girls eighth 11 athletes head for state Oberlin will be sending 11 track in the javelin throw and pole vault. competition with 98 points followed athletes — five boys and six girls Logan won regional competition in by LaCrosse, 86; Rawlins County, — to the state meet in Wichita on the javelin with a toss of 164 feet, 3 68; Osborne, 45; Oberlin, 42; John- Friday and Saturday. inches. He finished fourth in the pole son-Stanton County, 41; Oakley, The Decatur Community High vault with a height of 12 feet. 36; Leoti-Wichita County, 34; Hill boys track team finished fifth and The two Fortin boys will compete City, 33; Syracuse, 24; Stockton, 16; the girls eighth at the Kansas High in six events at state for Oberlin. Ellis, 15; Plainville, 13; Brookville- School Region 17 Track meet in Hill • The boys 4x400-meter relay Ell-Saline, 4; and WaKeeney-Trego City on Friday. team of Toby Peters, Everett Urban Community, 3. • Junior Jacob Fortin continued and the Fortins finished fourth in Rawlins County girls were first to turn heads in the 100-meter dash. 3:33.68. with 73.5 points followed by Os- He has had a perfect season finish- On the girls side: borne, 58.5; Ellis, 57.5; Oakley, ing first in every meet. His time of • Heather Glodt finished third in 55; Smith Center, 54; Syracuse, NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH J.D. Johnson and his wife Rachel read to their two 11.12 seconds at Hill City was only the 200-meter dash, 27.34 50; Plainville, 41.5; Oberlin, 38; .15 seconds off his school record of • Brandi Diederich took second Brookville-Ell-Saline, 27; Hill City, daughters Madelaine (left) and Gabrielle at their home in Minneola on Thursday. The Johnsons 10.97; set this season. in the pole vault, 9. 27; LaCrosse, 21; Leoti-Wichita will move to Oberlin in July. – Herald staff photo by Jim Merriott. He also finished second in the • The 4x100-meter relay team of County, 18; Elkhart, 16; Johnson- 400-meter dash in 51.24, just three- Jordan Dreher, Lacey Ream, Died- Stanton County,14; and WaKeeney- fourths of a second behind Corey erich and Glodt, third, 52.15. Trego Community, 7. Torres of LaCrosse who snapped •The 4x800-meter team of: Tiffa- Sophomore Daniel Jordan will New coach makes plans the finish line string at 50.99. ny Anderson, Diederich, Ream and be an alternate for the boys relay By JIM MERRIOTT • Junior Logan Fortin, Jacob’s Tamara Ketterl, second, 10:24.4. team. season, so they will know what to terbacks, running backs, receivers, cousin, will represent the Red Devils Smith Center won the boys team [email protected] do and what is expected of them, linebackers and defensive backs. Oberlin’s new football coach it will also help me get to know the Kansas State University’s Ron is already planning his summer kids.” Prince is also heading up a team high training program including holding Johnson comes from Minneola, school 7 on 7 camp in Manhattan. several camps. where he has taught and coached A change in state regulations High school golf ends season Newly hired head football coach for the past seven years. He also will will allow football coaches to set The Decatur Community High Simonsson led Oberlin shooting ence, with a lot of summer playing J.D. Johnson confirmed Thursday be the new social studies teacher at up five-man plus one additional golf team ended its season in Ellis at 53-51 for 104. we will be more competitive next the Red Devils will be allowed, Decatur Community High. player summer camps this summer the regional meet last Monday. Tally shot a 52-62-114. year. by a new Kansas State Activities “I am excited, even though the and Coach Johnson said he plans to None of the Red Devils qualified “We had a tough day, and we “Our junior varsity also got to Association ruling, to hold at least school year is winding down, it take advantage of that. to advance to the state golf champi- did not qualify our team or any play more tournaments than normal three camps this summer. won’t be long before two-a-day These camps will be broken onship in Garden City. individuals for the state meet this because of our small squad size. Although, he isn’t moving to drills begin,” he said. down into different categories, but Nathan Simonsson and Jordan year,” said Coach Dick Ahlberg. With practice some of these guys Oberlin until the middle of July, he Johnson also said that there is only six players will be allowed to Tally were the only two golfers to “The weather was hot and windy, will become varsity players. is planning the camps. a possibility that there might be a participate at a time. compete for Oberlin, as Red Dev- which meant high scores. “Thanks to everyone for their “What I would like to do is get camp he would like the Red Devils Johnson said he will be setting up ils did not have enough players to “This was a rebuilding season. support this season.” the kids familiar with their new of- to attend at Dodge City Community an offensive and defensive camp for qualify as a team. Our varsity gained a lot of experi- fense,” said Johnson. College. linemen, quarterbacks and receiv- “These camps will enable our The Dodge City clinic is a 7 on ers, and a running/defensive backs kids to get a jump-start prior to the 7 passing camp designed for quar- camp. Eighth-grade girls take first By JIM MERRIOTT way to score some needed points,” Shields, fourth, 4:36.82. Boys basketball coach hired [email protected] said Coach Keith Grafel. “We had • The 4x200-meter relay team Oberlin’s Kiah Blau led the De- a very nice season; the girls should of: Grafel, Shields, Matthew Witt- Decatur Community High School education. family enjoy hunting and fishing catur Community eighth-grade girls do very well next year.” man, and Nolan Henningson, fifth, has hired Jeff Jones as the 2008-’09 He began his basketball coaching and are excited to move to Ober- track team with a first place finish in Tyler Shields and Brent Juen- 1:56.12. head basketball coach. He will also career in Oswego, where he coached lin. the shot put at the Northwest Kansas emann each brought home a second • The 4x400-meter relay team of: be a full-time physical education for three years. After Oswego, Jones Jones will be replacing Greg Ol- League meet on Thursday, May 8, place for the Oberlin eighth-grade Shields, Wittman, Garrett Berry, teacher for the elementary and high coached five years at Ness City. son, who coached part-time for the in Oberlin. boys. Shields in the 3200-meter and Henningson, fifth, 4:36.82. school replacing Keith Grafel who He and his wife Belinda have Red Devils, but did not teach. The Colby girls won the meet with and Juenemann in the 100-meter “The eighth-grade boys did fine resigned last week. three children: two girls, Elisha, This will be the fourth coach the 162 points followed by Quinter, 86; hurdles. and I was pleased with their perfor- Jones coached last season at Class who will be a senior, and Kayla, seniors have played under in four St. Francis, 58; Oakley, 52; Hoxie, Boys results: mances,” said Coach Grafel. “It was 3A Mound City/Jayhawk Linn in the who will enter the seventh grade. years. 46; Rawlins county, 38; Oberlin, 25; • Juenemann, second, 100-meter a great year for Oberlin Junior High Three Rivers League. He graduated He also has a son Dalton, who will Jones will also be an assistant and Goodland, 13. hurdles, 16.2; high jump, third, 5-0; track. I want to thank my assistant from Pittsburg State University in be a freshman. coach for track in the spring. Girls results: and 200-meter dash, second 16.2; coaches Tim Breth and Cindy Sat- 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in Dreher said that Jones and his • Blau, shot put, first, 33-10.5; 200-meter dash, fourth, 26.71. tler, who did a super job with our 100-meter dash, fourth, 13.66; and • Shields, 3,200-meter run, sec- athletes. Their help and knowledge 100-meter hurdles, sixth, 18.89. ond, 12:37.68. has made us a real fine team. I also • Samantha Anderson, discus, • Saeger Grafel, triple jump, fifth, want to thank all the parents and Yankees were team to beat third, 68-1.5. 32-10. followers who supported the team, I believe the 1927 New York • Megan Huntley, triple jump, • Conner McHugh, 1,600-meter I really appreciate it. Thanks to all Yankees was the greatest team ever fourth, 28-4.5. run, fifth, 5:53.18. who helped make this a really fine in . “Our eighth-grade girls had just • The 4x100-meter relay team of: year.” Known as Murder’s Row, the an OK day, but they still found a Juenemann, McHugh, Grafel, and Yankees, now known as The Evil Empire, set the standard for all The Jayhawker major-league teams. By Jim Merriott In 2008, fans can see if their [email protected] teams measure up to the Yankees in Small pond fishing can be exciting those years, just prior to the Great By JIM MERRIOTT million farm ponds across the coun- checkout as they tend to fill with Depression. almost as a tough out as Meusel The ‘27 Yankees pitching staff [email protected] try with a cost-sharing program. ground water. With a team batting average of Dugan and Collins who batted led the league in earned run average With the high price of gas, more Created by bulldozing or blasting In 1977, federal legislation re- .307, a slugging average of .489, seventh and eighth gave pitchers a with a respectable 3.2 runs allowed fishermen are looking closer to a hole and an earthen dam, these quired abandon mine pits to be filled and 975 runs scored in 154 games, small break. Dugan batted .269 and in each nine-inning game. home and trying to stretch their ponds range from one-fourth acre to in or restored to their original state it’s hard to disagree with their Collins, .275. was the ace pitcher recreation dollar. several acres depending on location unless they were managed for the statistics. The 1927 Yankees are one of only with a 22-7 record while starter Herb There are an amazing number and the weather. habit of wildlife or fishing. During that amazing season, the four teams to have won at least 110 Pennock posted a 19-8 record. of small ponds in Kansas. And, if If properly maintained and aerat- Here in dry western Kansas area, Yanks outscored their opponents by games in a season, going 110-44 and Relief pitcher Wiley Moore won you know the right people, fishing ed, these ponds, which are normally there are lots of farmers who under- a record 376 runs. sweeping the over the 19 games. can be as exciting as fishing at your 12 and 20 feet deep, can maintain stand the importance of maintaining We all are familiar with George Pittsburgh Pirates. Six players and the Manager favorite reservoir. several species of stocked panfish, wildlife habitat. Herman “Babe” Ruth, the right Only the 1906 Chicago Cubs, have been elected Farm ponds are for agricultural catfish and bass. Though some watering holes fielder who batted .356, with 60 with 116 wins, and 1954 Cleveland to the Baseball Hall of Fame. purposes such as watering holes for Talk to any angler in southeast have dried up, there are still some home runs and 164 runs batted in, Indians, with 111, have won more Modern teams are still measured cattle. These natural stock tanks also Kansas, and they’ll tell you that fine farm ponds out there available and , the first baseman, in a 154-game season. against them. provide irrigation, erosion control these ponds can produce lunkers in to fish for the asking. who .373 with 47 home runs and Other teams to win more than 2008 is the final season at Yankee and sport fishing. all categories. Good luck over the summer and 175 runs batted in. 110 games were the 2001 Seattle Stadium in the Bronx.. The U.S. Department of Agricul- Gravel pits and rock quarries remember to take a kid fishing. But, such greats as center field- Mariners and the 1998 New York When the Yankees move to their ture has helped develop over 2.5 are also areas fishermen should er , shortstop Mark Yankees with 114 games each. new home, not only will the stadium Koenig, left fielder , However, those teams each played be lost, but the “House that Ruth second baseman , third 162- game schedules. Built,” will be no more. Think before you shoot Sign up baseman Joe Dugan and catcher Pat By JIM MERRIOTT firearms. Half of the six incidents Collins are over shadowed by the [email protected] were self-inflicted. two baseball legends. There were 19 hunting incidents Doyle said he believes that all for softball Combs hit .356 as the Yankee USED EQUIPMENT (accidents) and one fatality in Kan- could have been avoided by al- There will be a meeting at lead-off hitter. Few fans know that 1- 1998 Gleaner R62 w/30’ Head ...... $66,500 ways controlling the muzzle of the 6:30 p.m. today at the Decatur Koenig, who hit .285, and Combs sas last year. 1- Hesston 565A Baler w/Net Wrap ...... $11,800 The Kansas Wildlife and Parks firearm. Community High School in ei- set the table for Ruth and Gehrig. defines an incident as the discharge “Not pointing it at yourself or ther Mr. Micek or Mr. Williams Batting just behind Gehrig was 1- MF 124 Square Baler ...... $3,500 Meusel, who hit .337, an average of a firearm or bow while hunting, resting the muzzle on your foot room for anyone interested in 1- Case 8465 Round Baler ...... $10,500 which causes injury or death to a while taking a break just makes forming a summer co-ed soft- that most modern day players only human being. sense,” he said. “It will surprise no ball team in Oberlin. dream of. 1- Hesston 560 Round Baler ...... $7,500 While when someone was hurt, it one that alcohol figured into two of Call Joe Dreher for informa- Lazzeri, who cranked out 18 1- New Holland BR780 Round Baler ...... $25,500 used to be called an accident, now the careless handling incidents.” tion at 475-2093. home runs — high for a second the state notes it as an incident. One incident involved a shooter baseman — and batted .309, was 1- New Holland 499 ...... $7,850 The state estimated that hunters failing to properly identify his 1- 5x12 Eitzen Feedwagon with scales ...... $6,500 target. spent about 2.5 million days in the 1- HT20 Bolens Tractor w/Loader & Attachments ...... field in Kansas last year. “While walking up turkeys after a Museum Summerfest Car Show $4,500 Of the 19 incidents, 11 of them beer or two,” he said. “The shooter 1- Case 7140 FWA - w/Loader ...... $57,500 mistook another hunter for a turkey, Oberlin, Kansas involved one hunter following game 1- BR780 N.H. Baler netwrap, wide pickup ...... $34,500 with a weapon and hitting another causing serious wounds. May 31st hunter. In other words, not observ- “Be certain of your target.” 1- 4-175 White Tractor PTO and 3 point dozer ...... $9,500 The fatality can not be classified ing a safe zone of fire. Pre-registration due by May 20, 2008 1- 2006 H.H. TG 210 Tractor - FWA-800 Hrs...... $89,910 Wayne Doyle, who heads the until legal proceedings are com- When coming into Oberlin follow the arrows to the registration area. Kansas volunteer hunter educa- plete, but involved a young man 1- 1066 IHC Tractor Cab - A.C...... $10,500 hunting geese from a layout blind. All Classic Cars and Motorcycles Welcome tion instructors program says he 1- 8200 Hesston Windrower 14’ ...... believes hunting is safe and getting A shot was fired from a nearby road $19,500 safer because volunteer instructors killing him. Registration Includes: 1 - 1 8 0 M F D i e s e l...... COMING IN are teaching safety to almost a half- “Not one of these incidents had to Dash Plaque, Goodie Bag, 1 - 2 0 0 4 N H 1 4 7 5 1 4 ’ S w a t h e r...... $19,500 million new hunters. happen,” said Doyle. “Once a shot is 2 tickets to the Museum, 2 tickets to BBQ Supper “Be certain of your target and fired, it cannot be called back. 605 West B “My advice is think before you what lies beyond it” he said. Pre-registration - $20 Day of Show - $25 McCook, NE The second most common inci- shoot, this will help make Kansas dent involved careless handling of an even safer place to hunt.” Call Dana at 785-475-2325 or 308-345-4580 Decatur County Last Indian Raid Museum at 785-475-2712 for more information.

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