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The success of American Legion baseball in Kings Mountain this summer will have far-reaching ef- fects, says Coach Bruce Clark. Post 155 compiled a 17-10 over- all record and advanced to the Area IV Western Division finals in its first season back in baseball after a five-year absence. Kings Mountain's program was successful on the field and finan- cially, and Coach Clark feels the experience younger players gained in legion play will pay big divi- dends for his Kings Mountain High School team in the future. Post 155 accomplished its out- standing record despite the fact that it drew from only one high school (KMHS) and, for the most part, was competing against teams that drew from at least three high schools. Ss "We really didn't know what to expect going into the season,” County, Hickory, Burke County and Taylorsville, which drew play- ers from all over their counties, the KM hurlers held up well. Keith Allen, who was 11-0 in high school, continued his steady play and compiled a 4-2 mark. Tommy Payne, who saw limited action during the high school sea- son, and Donald Bell also won four games each, Chad Plonk won three and Bullock two. "Tommy Payne had an excellent year," Clark said, "and David Jenkins probably grew up more during the summer than he has in a long time simply because of the level of competition. We found out just how good Donald Bell can be on the mound and at the bat. "Those three will probably be our pitching rotation for next year, and I feel like they all can do a good job for us," he said. "We're hoping Scottie Hopper and Jeff Thursday, July 19, 1990 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 3B First Legion Baseball Season A Huge success knowledge standpoint, it'll be tough to find another group like this one. But we have a great deal of talent coming up." Clark said playing legion ball this summer gave many of the players an opportunity to work on areas of their game that needed im- provement. : "Legion baseball helped us more than we'll ever know," Clark said. "I think our players realized that we can compete with anybody even though we draw from only one school. We basically took a high school baseball team and made it to the championship round, and that's a tremendous accom- plishment for this town and the le- gion program." Kings Mountain legion officials caught some flak earlier in the sea- son for fielding a team. KMHS players in the past several years ~had played for Shelby and Bessemer City. "I haven't heard anything but good comments about the program from our legionnaires and people in the community," Clark said. "I think that it's probably going to help us a whole more more ways than people realize." Clark said at least three ‘players will be playing college baseball be- cause of the extra exposure they got during the legion season. Eric Peppard recently signed with See Season, 4-B HEALTH VIEWS ne : Rogers, who did not play legion Clog san. i To bal, ill come back out for the RAGAN HARPER Bb: ers because the majority had never 1gh school team next year an . A. in ns ball. It gf give us five good pitchers." a Getting the lead out was a dramatic change for me be- HAPPY WITH SEASON - Bruce Clark, pictured here cheering i Gi wa 4 According to the FDA, new test evidence shows cause of nine-inning games. I just op his team in a Post 155 American Legion baseball game, said he Som eon 9 that even very low levels of lead absorbed from didn't know how I'd use my pitch- aq happy with the first season back in Area IV competition and Mons the fast swo yours in high ceramic dishes can affect children’s growth and i ion." : : school and 61 wins in two years in- al The lead comes from glaze commonly Ing rotation. looks for an excellent future in the sport. : : intelligence. The 8 Clark admitted it took a while to cluding legion. used to make ceramics smooth. ; . adjust. Because of a long high of that had to do with the amount ing for Paul to hit a home run." I can't say enough about those FDA advises that juices be stored in glass or plastic school season in which his KMHS of extra effort we had to find due to Several Post 155 players hit the ~~ guys and what they've meant to containers, and cautions against using foreign- team advanced to the third round the loss of Paul Brannon." long ball and also hit for a high this program, and to the communi- bought, handcrafted, antique, or collectible ceramic of the state playoffs, the Juniors Brannon, the Mountaineer catch- batting average. Chad Plonk led 1 Clark said. They have created products that may contain too much lead. i got a late start. Most of the other er and state home run king, played ~~ Area IV in home runs with 11 and ~~ 8 WINNS atmosphere through the Acid foods popular with children, such as orange teams had already played a handful four legion games before signing a his twin brother Chris hit six. entire athletic program and I think juice, may pick up harmful lead from ceramic glaze. 1 of games and Post 155 had to play pro contract with the Seattle Several other Post 155 players also they made the people here believe Your health is precious; guard it well! | 17 games in 18 days to get their ~~ Mariners. carried high averages, including that state championships can be / first round schedule in. "That was a tremendous void to Chris Henson, Chip Cash, Ken WOI. : ; Har er’s "It took a couple of weeks to set- fill," said Clark. "But I think the Crook, Chris Bullock and Daniel I don't know if we'll ever have p tle down after the loss to North players realized that and for that Honeycutt. the amount of talent again, player Prescription Pharmacy Gaston in the high school play- reason began to play with a little A pleasant surprise for Clark for player, that we've had the past , 3687 offs," Clark said. "But after that I more aggression on their part in- was his pitching staff. Despite two years. From a power hitting, \ 709 W. Mountain St. 739- uy thought we played the best baseball stead of just sitting back and wait- playing teams like Caldwell base-running and good baseball : * we had played all year. I think a lot i KM Golf Champion Stoney Jackson fired a record 66-69--135 to win the Western Carolinas Jnvitational Golf Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Kings Mountain Country Club. I t marked the first time a golfer has fired sub-70 rounds on both days of a KMCC event. Jackson won by eight shots over John Gamble, ee Pe 1990 CADILLAC JACKSON ho had a 69- SEDAN DEVILLE 74--143. Mitch Howze was third «15C PACKAGE with a 69-75--143. *REAR DEFOGGER Mickey Powers won the champi- LEATHER onship B flight with a 75-73--148. IT SENTHIAL Gerald Putnam and Hayne Neisler . CH MORE! both shot 76-75--151 with Putnam AND MUCH M taking second place in a playoff. LIST $30,306 Don Teague won the first flight i with a 77-75--152. Larry Davis unt Sa STOCK M257 was second with a 78-76--154 and . By gun was third with a 7 AV. AILABLE | | a . Ne TILT STEERING WHEEL fi Robbie Wilson shot a 80-77-- 1990 DELTA 88 ROYALE SEDAN DP 1 %* ¢ A ONDITIONING 8 52350 o FLOOR MATS CARPETED FRONT 157 to win the second flight. Bo J owososson cen ruse woeas SALE PRicE ’ a oe Ballard was second with a 83-76-- On TT SE OW » WHITEWALL RADIALS + POWER LOCKS 159 and Chris Roseboro was third \FLOOR MATS CARPETED FRONT fF OOR MATS CARPETED REAR * REAR DEFOGGER at 81-82--163 DOOR EDGE GUARDS POWER WINDOWS 15,328 LIST Dennis Hicks won the third :PASS RECLINER MANUAL AY POWER DRIVERS SEAT -1584 DISCOUNT flight in a playoff over Mike PNG WIRE WHEEL DISCS -1000 REBATE McDaniel. Hicks shot 84-82--166 LIST *18,835 $ * : ; and McDaniel had 85-81--166. DISCOUNT $2000 a : 12 745 ’® SALE PRICE. 1 John Van Dyke was third with 84- REBATES $1500 : y bl ; 85--169. Houston Wolfe won the seniors division with a 82-84--166. Lloyd Champion was second at 96-82-- 178 and Gene Timms third at 92- 94--186. The next tournament at KMCC is the members only Ray Barnes Tournament July 21-22. It will be flighted and have a regular and se- niors division. 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Several other matches are sched- uled, including an appearance by the popular Hillbilly. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 See Wrestling, 4-B DISC 3152 0 lg A em: %12,971% + Plus Taxes & Tag 4 AVAILABLE SKLE PRICE $ 1 8,243* %* Includes Rebates Terry Daniels Kenny Burton Kelly Smith Keith Hance Paul Husley Lou Voigt Ellis Battle Rennie Ledford Cindy Elmore Neil Elliott 2339 East Frankiin Bivd., Gastonia, N.C. 704/867-6341
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