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Maw Hill Youth Baseball Season Getting Geared Up : The Man Hill youth up tor the 191V version ot ito Approximately 180 boy* aged f through 1ft have signed up to play baaeball on IS teams. Some 30 adult volunteers will be working with the youth kerving primarily as coaches and league officials. ? For the first time, a "tee league" consisting of three teams comprised of beys ages S through T to being organized. Four tauaa made up of boy* ages ? through M will participate, and four teame comprised of boys 11 and 12 years of age will be sponsored In addition to theee teams, a Babe Jluth team, consisting of IS- year old boys, is expected to be entered in a Buncombe County league, as will be a I Madison High Sports By JOHN 8CHAENMAN JV BASEBALL ' An extra inning victory ?ver North Buncombe, and a come from behind win over Enka kept the J.V. baseball team undefeated last week. With the score tied at five, Madison scored Ave unan swered runs in the eighth Inning to defeat North Bun combe 104. The victory went to Jeff Baldwin in relief of Tim Clark. Jeff was also the hitting star with a home run, a double and four runs batted in. Lonnie Kent contributed with two hits, and six other players had one hit apiece. Against Enka, the hitting came through in the last inning. After being held to Just one hit, and trailing 1-0, Madison scored three runs in the seventh, then held off an Enka rally in the last half of the inning to defeat Enka 3 1. The game was highlighted by Tim Clark's five-hit, nine strikeout, performance, and a spectacular double play. Ronnie Kent caught a long fly to right, then threw to Tony Mitchell at third, who put the tag on a runner tagging up from second base. After taking a 5-1 lead in the top of the seventh (with Lonnie Kent driving in the tying run and Kevin Johnson driving in the winning run), Enka loaded the bases with two-out in the bottom of the inning. But the last batter sent a long fly out to left field tod Madison ran their second to 8-0. VARSITY BASEBALL Madison won two straight games last week to take first place in the Little MAC Conference. In their first game of the week, Msdiaon scored three runs in the top of the first inning and never trailed as they defeated Weat Henderson 13-7. Tim WUde allowed only five hits and struck out nine, while running his record to 8-0. Leading the hitting was Bobby Frisby with a double, two singles and three runs batted in. David Massey added two singles and two RBI's. Mark Wood had a single and two RBI's, and Tim Merrill contributed with a single and three RBI's. Jeff Johnson allowed four hits and struck out four, as Madison defeated Owen W. Mark Wood slammed a home run, a double and knocked in two runs. Andrew Anderson also had two hits and an RBI, Bobby Frisby had a hit with two RBI's David Massey had a double and an RBI and Holden Nix also had a hit. The victories raised Madison's record to 5-1, and has put them in first place. H?. Students Tour Biltmore House, Garden On April 19, 119 Madison High home economics students visited Biltmore House and Gardens. David Wyatt, principal, Mrs. Wilms Trim ball, occupational aid and seven faculty members accompanied the group. Among the highlights of the tour were the beautiful tulip gardens, flowers in the greenhouses and the im pressive mansion with its priceless treasures. Especially For Spring Burns and Lazy Boy Chain Drive Tillers LAWN MOWERS WALLACE, CHEROKEE. SELF PROPELLED GARDEN SEED BUSH CUTTER TORO BACKPACK MOWERS ALL TYPES OF BACK STRAP AND TANK SPRAYERS IN ALL SIZES BOWMAN HARDWARE THE STORE FOR YOUR FAIMLY NEEDS MAM STREET MARSHAL! Bate Ruth team mate 9 of boys ages 19-19. There has developed over the last several yean a teen interest in youth sports in the Mara Hill ana. Consistent adult leadership and willing sponsors and financial sup porters of the program have contributed to its success. The youth are indebted to Mars Hill College, the town of liars Ifill and the Madison County Schools for making playing fields and facilities available for the Drooram. The Mars Hill youth program is run totally with volunteer adult leadership and the funds necessary to purchase the required equipment are raised through team sponsorships, cash donations, fund-raising dinners, and special projects sponsored from time to time in which the youth par ticipate. The activities begin in mid-May and continue throughout the summer as the teams participate in regular league play, tournament play, and many of the youth are chosen to play on various all star teams. MADISON HIGH SCHOOL students, shown above, returning from Western Carolina University Math Contest. These students represented Madison High School on April 26 when they competed in Algebra I, Algebra H, geometry, comprehensive and advanced standing comprehensive divisions. The students included Conrad Plant, Steve Lambert, John Schaenman, Phyllis Morrow, Debra Johnson, Greg Liaenbee, Kevin Johnson, Teddy Allison, Holly Hough, Elaine Fore, Steve Mace, Stan Mace, Steve Fish, Tim Clark, Russell Lambert, Deborah Holt, Donna Franklin, Kathy Dodd and Catherine Hensley. At far left is L.A. Zimmerman, math in structor. (Photo by Jim Story) Madison Girls Record Now 5-1 On April 34 at Walnut, Madison girls lost their first Softball game of the season 4 2 to Owen High School after winning the first five. A seventh inning rally fell short in an effort to win the game. Four runs were scored by Owen in the first four innings on a total of nine Patriot errors. Cindy Shelton led the girls' team with two singles in a losing cause. Reviewing the first five games as follows: On March 30 at Walnut the girls beat Mitchell 20- U. The leading hitter was Mary Jane Pressley with four hits in four times at bat including a home run. The Patriot girls beat Sylva Webster 16 to 1 at Sylva on April 10. Leading hitter were Sharon Bailey with four hits including a double, triple, and home run and Janet Reed also with four hits with a double and triple. Cindy Shelton hit two home runs while Vicky Bailey and Susie Davis had one each. The girls returned home on April 17 and beat Mountain Heritage 25-13. This included a nine run rally in the sixth inning. Leading hitter was Mary Jane Pressley with four hits. Susie Davis had her second home run in two games while Lana Ramsey and Janet Reed also hit home runs. On the following day, April 18, the Patriot girls traveled to Mountain Heritage and beat them 11-6. Leading hitters were Susie Davis and Sharon Bailey with three hits each. Beverly Bruce hit a home run while Vicky Bailey hit her second home run of the season. The Patriot girls coached by Karen Dillingham won their fifth straight game at West Henderson on April 23, 22-12. A 13 run rally in the eighth inning decided the game. Leading hitters in cluded Susie Davis two hits including her third borne run of the season, Sharon Bailey two hits with her second home run, Sandy Franklin two hits with a double and a home run, and two hits including a double by Mary Jane Pressley. The starting lineup for the Patriot girls is Sharon Bailey, catcher; Lana Ramsey or Charlene Carter, pitcher; Susie Davis, first base; Carolyn Ramsey or Janice Plemmons, second base; Holly Hough, third base; Janet Reed, shortstop; Cindy Sbelton, leftfield; Sandy Franklin, shortfield; Mary Jane Presaley, centerfield; Beverly Bruce, rightfield; and Vicky Bailey, designated hitter. The team was 11-3 in 1978 under the direction of coach Karen Dillingham, and the team was second to North Buncombe in the conference. In 1977 they were 12-2 and tied with Owen for the conference championship. SEE US FOR ROYSTER FERTILIZER PIONEER SEED CORN AND OTHER FARM SUPPLIES CHECK OUR PRICES BRUSH CREEK GULF DEAN RIGSBY, OWNER Boating Course Held At Walnut On April M wildlife officers Tommy England and Travis Whitaon gave instructions- on boating, swimming and water ?kitng The M participating students included Duane Anderson, Tammy Brown. Kathy Buckner, Jimmy Bullman, Janet Caldwell, Lisa Cody, Penny Flynn, Scatty Haun, Danette Mid (fleton, Lena Pack, Chris Ramsey, Michael Rice, Joyce Benefit Sing A benefit singing will be held Saturday night at the Dry Branch church beginning at 7. Proceeds will be for the Hill lard "Red" Rhinehart family. Singing There will be goapel singing at the Laurel School on May 12, beginning at 7 p.m. There will be no arimtssUm charge, but an offering will bo taken to benefit the Martlaon County Cancer Drive ?. BUI ftdier 'sLger* of Aiheville; the Siting Patriots, Aiheville; and the Goepel Travellers of Laurel. The public Is Invited. 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