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SPORTING SCENE Fourth Prep Grid Jamboree Scheduled In Wilmington ?Y JOIINNY CRAKi Soulh Brunswick will he among six area grid teams participating in the fourth annual United Carolina Bank High School Football Jamboree sched uled for Friday, August 17, at Wilmington's Legion Stadium. The Cougars, under the leadership of new head coach Bill Hcwctt, the former Whitcvillc veteran mentor, arc in hopes of improving upon last year's 5-5 finish. South will face Midcastem 4-A Conference member New Hanover in the first of three scrimmages scheduled. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m.. with a punting and Held goal kicking contest. In oilier piay following the South?New Hanover matchup, Koggaiu will meet Whiteville and l-ancy will face Wallacc-Rosc Hill. Teams will play for the equivalent of one half (two quarters). In addition to the scrimmaEcs. six Jamboree scholarships will :?lsr> ho awarded, one per school. The scholarships arc valued at $500 each and funded from the first $3,(XX) of gate receipts. last year approximately 3,500 fans attended. Admission iliis ycai is S3 per person. ? ???? Jamborees such as the one in Wilmington arc super events for both players, coaches and fans. No where can prep football fans see as many teams in one evening and at one place as they can at a jamboree. Coaches get to evaluate players while also scouting possible future opponents while also picking up ideas for the season. And the players not only "get their feet wet" for the coming season bat also get to see other teams play as well. Last year West Brunswick participated in the Myrtle Beach?Sun Hews Jamboree?a showcase event played in the heart of one of Soulh Caro'ina's prep football hotbeds. It's just a shame the Trojans weren't invited hack this year to the south of-the-border event. It could be sour grapes from the South Carolina contin gent after the 2-A Trojans (the only North Carolina team participating) went on to shutout a hig 3-A Socastec team 7-0 in lront ol the home lans. Mintz Looking Good For Dodgers Former North Brunswick and Mount Olive College baseball star Stephen Mint/ is doing it all for the Los Angles Dodgers' Northwest Rookie League team in Yakima, Washington. Mint/, is playing both catcher and pitcher and excelling both on the mound and at the plate. When pitching. Mint/ relies on a 91 mile-pcr-hour fastball and a slider. At the plate, Mint/, is hitting at a .308 pace including a 3-for-4 effort last week in one game as a designated hitter. Used primarily as a shore reliever. Mint/, has a 1-1 record with a 5.59 earned run average and 12 strikeouts in 9.2 innings. Former Soulh Brunswick catching sUu Wynn Beck is hitting at a .275 clip with the Madison, Wisconsin, Athletics. Beck has played in 80 games and belted six home runs and 41 RBIs. Madison is a member of the Midwest League and a Class A team with the Oakland Athletics organiza tion. I This Week In Brunswick Sports THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 SATURDAY, AUGUST II ?Final Round of the NCNB/Sea Trail Pro-Am Golf Tourna ment, Sea Trail Golf Links ?West Brunswick at I>oris, S.C., pre-season prep football scrimmage, 7 p.m. ?Fayetteville Pine Forest at South Brunswick, pre-season prep football scrimmage, 6 p.m. MONDAY. AUGUST 13 ?West Brunswick Junior Varsity Football Practice, beginning at 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 ?West Brunswick at Tabor City, pre-season prep football scrimmage, 7 p.m. This week's listings include events reported to the Beacon. To list your sporting contest call or write die Beacon with schedules and details. Brunswick County Bows From Dixie Boys' Tourney The Brunswick County all-stars times in the sccond for an 8 4 ad suffered their sccond loss in as vantage. many games last Tuesday while be- Columbus County went on to ing eliminated from the North score in every inning including an Carolina Dixie Boys' Baseball other big six-run effort in the fifth. Tournament at Sylva. Brunswick County, guilty of sev Evcntual state champion Colum- fn P?rs; *as a,so oulhit b* Co bus County defeated Brunswick ul?, "s * " County 17-6 in the five-inning con- hlC?lurn*us ft*?* ,w?\ ?" *to test. Dcmctmis Bell was the losing blank. Da',as U) 0 lasl Wednesday pitcher for the local squad. lo"m, ** su,tc will advance to the Dixie Boys Brunswick UK)k a 4-2 lead in die World Series in F.ulavla, Alabama. first inning but Columbus scored six beginning Aug. 11. 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However, it might not be advisable for everybody to attempt such bike tricks! staff photos by doug turret Hang Gliding Trip, Other Recreation Offered The Brunswick County Parks and Rccrcation Department is offering a weekend hang gliding trip to Kittv Hawk Aug. 24-26. Certified Hying instructors will provide lessons for beginners and people who have hang glided before and want to do it again. The trip is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Space is limited and a S55 deposit must be paid by Aug. 10. For more information, call Emma McGraw at the parks and rccrcation officc at 253-4357 or 1800-222 4790. Beach Day Set Volleyball, sand castle building and live music will be offered at the Summer Fun Bcach Day Saturday, Aug. 1X. at the Long Bcach Cabana. Registration for volleyball begins at 11:30 a.m. and each team must have at least six players. Tornado, a rhythm and blues band from Greensboro, will provide entertain ment. The bcach day is sponsored by the Brunswick County and Long Beach parks and recreation depart ments. 1-or mlormauon, call 253 4357 or 278-5518. Canoe Trip Planned A canoc trip down Town Creek and Rice Creek has been scheduled Sunday, Aug. 19, by the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department. Each person must provide their own canoe. For information, call Emma McGraw at 253-4357 or 1 8(X)-222-4790. Safety Program Set Hie Long Beach Policc and Recreation departments will spon sor a Public Safety and Citizen Awareness program Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Recreation Center. For more information, call the Policc Department at 278-5595 or the Recreation Department at 278 5518. Trips Are Announced A white-water iailiiig trip to West Virginia is among the Adventure Bound trips that will be offered through the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department this fall. The rafting trip is for experienced people and is scheduled Sept. 23 26. Other Adventure Bound pro grains planned for this fall include a horseback-riding trip to Burkemount Mountain Oct. 12-14, a rock-climbing and rappeling trip for beginners to Pisgah National Forest Nov. 2-4 and a skiing week end at Appalachian Ski Resort Dec. 7-9. The programs arc open to anyone 21 years old or older. Prc-rcgistra lion is required and spaces arc limit ed. For more information, call Hmma McC.raw at 253-4357 or 1-800-222 4790. just A Reminder : This Is Why We Lend Money ? 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