WINTHROP – The Winthrop Red Sox broke open a close contest with a seven-run fifth inning and went on to defeat the Jay Orioles, 16-5, in Pine Tree League senior baseball playoff action. Sam Shain’s two-run triple and an inside-the-park home run off the bat of J.P. Palleschi highlighted the decisive rally. The teams exchanged […]
Community Sports
Hockey: Youth teams merge
LEWISTON – Lewiston Demons and Lewiston Ice Dawgs are merging to form Lewiston Blue Demons Middle School Hockey Club. The Demons will play in the Southern Maine Middle School Hockey League. Teams in the SMMSHL include NYA, Biddeford, Falmouth, and the newly formed St. Dom’s Academy. Steve Bannister, Blue Demons president, the move from the […]
Table Tennis: League opens Sept. 13
LEWISTON – The Maine Table Tennis League will officially begin it’s 15th season of organized table tennis Monday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue. Entrance is at the rear of the building, near the baseball field. The league invites anyone who wants to participate in the sport for competition, exercise […]
Softball: Emerson clubs Carlton, but loses title in odd twist
LEWISTON – Emerson Toyota cranked out 29 hits in a 22-9 rout of Carlton Club/Ducharme’s in Game 1 of the Lewiston men’s softball league championship series. The victory would have forced a single game for the title on Tuesday night. However, due to a roster technicality, Emerson was forced to forfeit, giving Carlton the crown. […]
Golf: Bartasius shoots beneath age by five strokes
LEEDS – In a pro-am event at Springbrook Golf Club, professional and Fairlawn Golf Course owner Frank Bartasius, 91, shot five strokes below his age with an 86. Bartasius; playing partners were Dave Stimson, Jack Milo and Dana Miles. The Meadows LITCHFIELD – Monday Morning League: Brian Callahan +2, Ron Moody +2. Pin, No. 17, […]
Auto Racing: Oxford Dragway results
OXFORD – Oxford Dragway results from August 20-21: King of the Hill, 1. Paul Henckel (top), 2. Steve George (mod); semifinalists, Dale Godin (top), Al Graffam (mod); quarterfinalists, John Sloan (mod), Alan Elliott (top). Street, 1. Jeff Bell, 2. Shawn Poitras. Pro street, 1. Ben Tisdale, 2. Jamie Madison. Snowmobiles, 1. Alvin Fernald, 2. Justin […]
Rec softball: Team Argo reaches final
AUBURN – For the second straight year, Team Argo/Brunswick Steel has advanced to the Auburn Men’s rec softball championship. Argo secured it’s spot in the finals with two thrilling playoff wins on Thursday night at Pettengill Park. In the opener, Argo dispatched Taylor Brook Dental in a thrilling 4-3 comeback win. Trailing 3-1, Argo’s Scott […]
Local briefs: Flag football league starting
AUGUSTA – The Central Maine Adult Flag Football league is looking for teams to play on Sunday mornings. This is an adult league that plays eight-man football. Games will begin Sept. 12 and end Oct. 31 for an eight-game season. All games are played at Buker Community Center field in Augusta. Fee is $40 per […]
Hockey: Local registrations announced
LEWISTON – Lewiston Area Youth Hockey will hold registration Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. USA hockey registration and deposit aee required for registration. More information is available at www.layhl.com or by email at [email protected]. LAYHL also will be hosting a rummage sale at registration. Registering LAYHL members may […]