JAY – The first annual “Big El” Men’s Softball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 (and August 15 if necessary) in Jay. The tourney, named in memory of Elwood Harris, a devoted coach and good friend to many, will be a 1-pitch modified or slow-pitch event, with double-elimiation. There is a 5 homer limit in all games.

Entry fee is $100 per team. Interested clubs can contact Jeff Harris at 778-5003. Checks can be made payable to Jeff Harris, 28 Purington Lane, Chesterville, Maine 04938. Another contact person is Louis Webster (645-2336), 6710 E. Dixfield Rd., Dixfield, Maine 04224.

Proceeds will aid the fight against kidney disease.

Auburn Players

AUBURN – The Ball Busters remained unbeaten (13-0) by sweeping a doubleheader Thursday. In the first game at Lakeview, Ball Busters defeated K&K Excavation 19-4 as Bill Mason earned the mound win. In the second game at Pettengill, Ball Busters beat Meineke Muffler 12-3 behind Mason’s steady pitching. Tony Fontaine and Ron Douty both rapped 2 hits, each swatting a 2-run homer.

League standings

LEWISTON – Following are standings through Thursday in the L-A Men’s Softball League and the American Division of the Lewiston Rec Men’s Softball League, as reported by league officials:

L-A Men’s League

North Division

Ducharme Masonry 11 5

Poland Spring 9 6

Gipper’s 8 7

Sabine Production 5 12

Central Division

Ledgens 12 2

BT Pallet 9 6

Rack-Em-Up 7 8

Buddyz 6 9

South Division

ESM 15 2

Fast Breaks 9 7

Subsiderz 2 15

Crystal Spring 0 17

Lewiston Rec Men

American League

Roopers 12 1

Mockler/Friends 8 7

Landry & Sons 5 8

Fast Breaks 4 8

Brunswick Steel 4 9