Sports contact us >> Executive Editor Joe Soprano at 570-991-6393 or [email protected] Times Leader Sunday, July 12, 2020 • Section B Giving it a fling Disc golf heats up in NEPA By Ben Mandell but there are some exceptions. For Times Leader The course at Nesbitt is has nine. WILKES-BARRE – On any The game is very much like given afternoon or evening in it sounds, a combination of Nesbitt Park, flying discs can golf and disc throwing … but be seen being flung through definitely not Frisbees. the air. “If you’re not familiar with The players tossing the discs the sport, it’s much like regu- about, however, are quick to lar golf,” Lenahan said. “In point out that the devices are regular play, each player tees not Frisbees, and they are off or throws from a tee pad most certainly not playing and continues throwing until Frisbee. his or her disc is in that hole’s No, the groups of competi- basket. Like golf, the lower tors are playing what might score wins.” be one of the fastest growing Local courses have seen an sports in the area – disc golf. uptick in traffic lately, accord- Championed by the likes of ing to Lenahan. His weekly Patrick Lenahan and others, doubles tournaments, also the sport is increasing its foot- known as dubs, have helped hold in the region. grow the sport in the region. “Currently, I run weekly “I get about 30 people a (doubles) every Friday at 5:30 week at dubs,” Lenahan said. p.m. at Nesbitt Park,” said “Partners are drawn randomly, Lenahan, who lives in Kings- and we encourage players of all ton with his wife, Nicole. skill levels to participate.” Just as in regular golf, cours- es range from nine to 18 holes, See GOLF | 2C Submitted photo Patrick Lenahan plays disc golf at Nesbitt Park. Submitted photo A player ‘tees’ off at the Nesbitt Park disc golf course recently. Special Local Meat Sale scan here! limited time offer breaded veal patties – 10 lbs. or visit www.timesleader.com/meats 2C Sunday, July 12, 2020 SPORTS Times Leader 4. Great Somewhere (Da Miller) 3-1 9. Bye Bye Michelle (An Napolitano) 5-1 3. Always A Miki (De Dunn) 5-2 8. Windsong Parisian (Da Dube) 12-1 5. Thanos (Da Miller) 6-1 Eighth - $10,000 - Trot 4. Livinthebeachlife (Ma Kakaley) 12-1 9. Triple Dip (Ja Bartlett) 15-1 POCONO DOWNS ENTRIES 6. Caviart Skipper (Co Callahan) 12-1 1. Keystone Sergeant (An Napolitano) 12-1 5. Cyrus Peak (Co Callahan) 10-1 Thirteenth - $11,200 - Pace 7. Mikibytheseasside (Jo Bongiorno) 10-1 2. Christopher Crazo (Wi Mann) 10-1 6. Southwind Gendry (Ya Gingras) 9-2 1. Shecandance N (An Napolitano) 4-1 8. Get Along (De Dunn) 15-1 3. Mushana (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 7. Whole Lotta Lou (St Chiodo) 6-1 First - $12,000 - Pace Third - $30,000 - Pace 2. Alii Nui (Ma Miller) 5-1 4. Everyone’s Talkin (An McCarthy) 3-1 1. Sure R Looking Good (Er Carlson) 10-1 1. Summa Cum Laude (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 Sixth - $6,800 - Pace 8. Lou Ed Zeppelin (An McCarthy) 15-1 3. Madame Leza A (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 1. Sweet Martha Lou (An Napolitan0) 6-1 5. Katkin And Coke (Ge Napolitan0) 4-1 Eleventh - $14,000 - Pace 2. Talk Show Chica (To Jackson) 5-1 2. Bazooka Hanover (Da Miller) 8-1 4. Attention Hanover (Co Callahan) 3-1 3. Passport Hanover (Ja Bartlett) 4-1 3. Caviart Richmond (Ya Gingras) 6-1 2. LL Jackpot (Wi Carter) 15-1 6. Meadowbranch Ricky (Da Miller) 5-1 1. Bronskimackenzie A (De Dunn) 6-1 3. Mandy Kriden A (Ma Miller) 3-1 7. Golden Son (Ji Marohn) 6-1 2. Coral BElla (An Napolitano) 9-2 5. A Crafty Lady (Ge Napolitano) 6-1 4. Firfefly (An. Napolitan0) 3-1 4. Lou’s Perlman (Jo Bongiorno) 3-1 6. Ann Hill (Er Carlson) 20-1 5. Silk Z Tam (Da Dube) 6-1 5. Rifleman (De Dunn) 9-2 4. Barbs Beach (To Jackson) 20-1 8. TW Lauxmont (To Jackson) 15-1 3. Crystal Sparkles N (Ja Bartlett) 7-2 6. Marloe Hanover (Da Miller) 5-2 6. Hellabalou (An McCarthy) 7-2 5. Lovers Cover (Ja Bartlett) 5-1 9. Kandy Korn (Er Carlson) 20-1 4. Queen Lostris N (Ge Napolitano) 3-1 7. Betterb Chevron N (Ja Bartlett) 12-1 7. JK Lockherup (Ma MacDonald) 20-1 7. Gamblin Mo (Corey Callahan) 12-1 6. Traffic Jam (Ke Wallis) 4-1 Ninth - $30,000 - Pace 5. Prairie Westerngal (Jim Marohn) 4-1 8. Enchanted Eva (Ji Marohn) 15-1 8. Cornered Beach (Jo Stratton) 15-1 Fourth - $30,000 - Pace 7. Malnificent (Da Dube) 5-2 1. Monterey Jack (Ya Gingras) 5-2 6. Magic Forces (Ma Kakaley) 15-1 9. My Rona Gold N (La Tritton) 10-1 9. Teal Hanover (Ji Marohn) 12-1 1. Chase H Hanover (Da Miller) 7-2 8. Galarina (Mi Simons) 12-1 2. Mastery (Jo Bongiorno) 10-1 7. Girl’s Got Rhythm (Da Miller) 8-1 Fourteenth - $12,000 - Pace Second - $12,000 - Pace 2. Literl Lad Hanover (Ya Gingras) 5-2 9. Marymacisback (Ji Marohn) 10-1 3. Don’t Blame Lou (Ma Kakaley) 12-1 8. Somethig Reel (An McCarthy) 10-1 1. P L Munson (Re Morales) 15-1 1. Acton Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 3. Straight Talk (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 Seventh - $8,800 - Pace 4. The Legend Hanover (Ge Napolitano) 9. Shes Pukka N (Er Carlson) 20-1 2. Oakwoodnitownit R (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 2. Repeal Or Replace (An Napolitano) 4-1 4. Bet Ninteen (Ma Miller) 12-1 1. Gators Ben Winning (Ya Gingras) 10-1 3-1 Twelfth - $13,600 - Pace 3. A Bettor Beach (An Napolitano) 10-1 2. Yes Double Down (Ma Miller) 20-1 5. Stellar Yankee (Da Miller) 9-2 1. Free Exchange (Jo Stratton) 5-1 3. Onedarkknight (Er Carlson) 8-1 5. Gretzky (An McCarthy) 8-1 4. Jojo’s Place (Co Callahan) 5-1 4. Jerrytone (To Jackson) 6-1 6. Stonebridge Reef (De Dunn) 9-2 3. Skyway Hurricane (Fe Paquet) 15-1 6. Billy Clyde (Ma MacDonald) 4-1 2. Dixie Star N (De Dunn) 6-1 5. Motive Hanover (Ja Bartlett) 7-2 7. Somewhereinverona (Co Callahan) 6-1 4. Amazing Arya (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 7. Batterup Hanover (De Dunn) 6-1 3. Crazy Cute (Ge Napolitano) 3-1 5. Billy Lincoln N (Ma Miller) 3-1 6. Rogue Cheddar (Ma MacDonald) 9-2 Fifth - $30,000 - Pace 5. Rolling Going Gone (Er Carlson) 3-1 8. Oneofthegoodguys (Br Andersen) 15-1 4. Azreal As It Gets (An McCarthy) 4-1 6. Ehrmantraut (Er Carlson) 4-1 7. Division Bell (Da Miller) 15-1 1. Emblaze Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 5-2 6. Oceania (Ji Marohn) 6-1 Tenth - $30,000 - Pace 5. Blackwell Ruby IR (Ji Marohn) 5-2 7. Chaser Hanover (St Chiodo) 6-1 8. Needless To Say (Da Dube) 20-1 2. Fulsome (Ya Gingras) 9-2 7. Followthewind N (Co Callahan) 4-1 1. Captain Sleaze (Ma Miller) 4-1 6. Woodmere Tango (Er Carlson) 20-1 8. Ben Rockin (Ge Napolitano) 20-1 9. Northern Rein (Jo Stratton) 10-1 3. Capt Jack Hanover (An McCarthy) 4-1 8. Bring Me Diamonds (An McCarthy) 12-1 2. Bayfield Beach (Da Miller) 3-1 7. Lincoln’s Girl N (Ma Kakaley) 10-1 9. JD’s Noah (Ji Marohn) 12-1 ON THIS DATE SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 4 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Western at Carlton AUTO RACING Triple-A all-star game had hidden star power 9:05 a.m. ESPN — Formula One: The Styrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring, Spielburg, Austria By John Erzar expected to be assigned to Class 12 p.m. [email protected] FOX — NHRA: The E3 Spark Plugs Nation- D Batavia. als, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis While Pysniak appeared on 12:30 p.m. NBC — IndyCar: The REV Group Grand The eighth annual Triple-A Batavia’s roster on several web- Prix, Road America Race 2, Elkhart, Wis. All-Star Game came to Lacka- 2:30 p.m. site, no statistics were available. NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The Quaker wanna County Stadium in 1995. Nor was there any information State 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis The three stars of the game, on his pro career after 1945. BASKETBALL (MEN’S) though, weren’t destine for star- 4 p.m. ESPN — TBT: Teams TBD, Semifinal, dom. Someone on the field was. 1955 Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio 6 p.m. As for the game, the Ameri- Nanticoke’s Ed Spencer won ESPN — TBT: Teams TBD, Semifinal, can League affiliate stars the feature race at Bone Sta- Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio GOLF defeated their National League dium in Pittston in front of a 1 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: The Workday counterparts 9-0 before 10,985 crowd of 1,667. Charity Open, Final Round, Muirfield spectators. Now for the three Swoyersville’s Corky Thorek Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio 3 p.m. players who received postgame was second and Wilkes-Barre’s CBS — PGA Tour Golf: The Workday Char- ity Open, Final Round, Muirfield Village honors. Jim Knight was third. Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio Buffalo designated hitter Luis NBC — American Century Championship Gunner Hayes, of Exeter, won Golf: Final Round, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Lopez hit a three-run homer the first heat race.