a2 Castlegar News June 7, 1989 SPORTS Pistons plug Lakers AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) ~ The Detroit Pistons swept away all that sweep talk Tuesday night And this year’s Los Angeles Lakers won't be the first team in NBA history to go through the post-season without a loss, but they still could be the first in 23 years to win three consecutive championships. The Pistons beat Los Angeles 109-97 Tuesday in the opener of the NBA finals. It was the Lakers’ first loss in 12 playoff games this year Seniors shoot nine By GERRY WICHERT Fifty-seven golfers came out swinging last week at the Castlegar Golf Course for a nine-hole game of Bingo-Bango-Bongo. This event offers every golfer a chance to be a winner The rewards during the game are Bingo '— first on the green; Bango closest to the pin; and Bongo — first in the hole. Points were awarded to the players achieving these goals and those UP, UP AND AWAY. at Kinnaird Junior school enjoyed a dey of fun in the sun at their trogk and eld ‘dey last Friday. co» Czech player gets to stay CALGARY (CP) — The nervous smile on Peter Nedved's face said it all But the 17-year-old Czechoslovakian hockey player also managed a few words in English to sum up how he felt after he was granted refugee status by a two-member refugee panel Tuesday — bringing him one step closer to his dream of playing in the National Hockey League. “1am very happy to stay here in Canada, he said as he nervously rocked from side to side, face flushed **He’s very relieved at this process coming to an end, Wong, told reporters after a drawn out hearing that lasted well. into the evening. Wong would not discuss the arguments he used his lawyer, Peter Nedved must now apply for landed immigrant status, but Wong said there shouldn't be problems Nedved’s growing locks have been streaked and his clothing has acquired a definite western flair since he first filed his claim five months ago. He came to Calgary Dec. 10 to play in a midget hockey tournament and led his team, Chemical Works Litvinov, to victory He didn’t board a plane back to his homeland with his teammates Jan. 2 He has been staying with Lubos Pesta, a Calgary lawyer and member of the city’s Czechoslovakian community Nedved used Pesta as an interpreter to express his joy and relief. He said he is keeping busy learning English, playing hockey and tennis and will continue with high school in the fall. NOTICE Red Cross Swim Lessons Clarke's Pool ALL RED CROSS LEVELS AND MOM & TOT - ——— = > ~~ ~~ "a amaaee, Ph. 365-5106 For Information & Registration most points were the recipients of golf balls. The winners were R. Archambault, F, Bacon, N. Bonderoft, B. Cooper, kK. Henderson, B. Lowther, G. Pettit, G. Rust, A. Taranko, W. Van Yzerloo, M. Verzuh, D. Walker and W. Watt The Castlegar Seniors’ Invitational is expected to attract over 100 club swingers to the local links tomorrow Castlegar golfers beat heat By MARY MARTIN The Christina Lake Golf club played host to the annual District 4 (B.C.) Tournament last week Eight women golfers trom Castlegar made the trek and in spite of desert-like heat, the following were successtul in turning in winning scores. Championship Flight, low net, run: ner up — Denise Pottle NHA runner up — Mary Martin Team Play, No. 2 Team — Ruth Trickey, Denise Pottle, Mary Martin and Kay Hominiuk First Flight, Low Gross — Denise Pottle. Third Low Gross — Diane Jet trey Third Flight, Low Gross Runner Up Sue Forrest Fourth Flight, Low Gross Runner Up — Mary Martin Fifth Flight, Low Ne Verna Makortott A cheque was presented to Diane Jettrey who will represent District 4 at the B.C. Ladies’ Amateur Tour nament to be held at Salmon Arm later this year 30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Reservations 825-4466 1989. "Record Shift” ter line Westar Timber, S.W.P. Sawmill ‘’B’’ Shift on several new standards set during the week of May 29-June 2, Standards like these reflect an outstanding per- formance by everyone involved 613,000 FBM “Record Shift” 534,000 FBM Ave/Weeék 3154 Logs through Linck canter line — 2789 Logs Ave/Week through Linck can- Westar Timber Southern Wood Products congratulates the "We didn’t make a big deal about the streak because if we did it would have ended a long time ago,’’ Lakers guard Magic Johnson said Philadelphia's 12-4 record in 1983 is the best in a single playoff season. The Lakers, who also won their last two playoff games Jast year, still can top that but they’re more concerned with becoming the third team in NBA history to win three straight champion- ships. The Minneapolis Lakers did it from 1952 through 1954 and the Boston Celtics from 1959 through 1966. To join that group, Los Angeles must win at least one game in the best- of-seven series in Detroit where the Pistons are 44-5 this season LAKERS HO The séries shifts to Los Angeles for games next Sunday, Tuesday and, if necessary, the following Thursday Detroit's Isiah Thomas led all scorers with 24 points even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter Los Angeles starting guard Byron Scott missed the opener with a ham string injury suffered in practice Mon- day. It’s expected to keep him out at least until Game 3 Hockey needs coaches While thoughts are on the outdoors and sunshine, the Castlegar and District Minor Hockey Association is busy trying to recruit coaches and managers for the upcoming season. The new executive has already met several times and preparations for 1989-90 season are underway The new executive has many new faces as well as some seasoned veterans. The former president is John Loo The president| for this year is Doug Coulson. Vice-president is James Rysen, secretary-treasurer is Bruna Hurcoft, registrar is Hugh Small and equipment managers are Debbie Fauth and Maynard Fauth. John Loo will sit on the executive as past-president The ice co-ordinatog will be Bill Pot Ue, the coaching co-ordinator is Joe Hall, the inter-city league rep is Rick Biller. Loo will serve as the West Kootenay Minor Hockey rep. The reteree-in-chief is Brad Ashton and the Parents Group President is Rita Perrier COMMUNITY NEWS This problem has been allevi ability. A larger problem exists in our misses. More next week Good luck and good golfing Castlegar Golf Club ticipants expected Golf Tips WAYNE GAMBORSKI pb DENNY McARTHUR We have been looking at golf as a series of expectations and goals, and our performance on the golf course is directly relaigay these it began with practice, setting goals just out~o! progressing to the putting -green, imagining the four-foot circle rather than the 4% inch cup on long putts. Last week we mentioned making the best of our own game, not the ideals imposed on us by others ed by the evolution of a handicapping system to equalize all competitors we set for ouselves. We expect the best. It drives.us to become all we can be; but also to destruction as it is impossible to play to our best all the time. Consider this. The tour professional, when performing at his peak, strikes only one or two “perfect” shots per round. If the tour professional expects only to hit a couple of perfect shots per round, why should we? The reality is that golf is a game of misses. It is our goal as teaching professionals to provide instruction and strategies to make the most of A good golf course will give the player many options in playing each individual hole. And for every option there is a corresponding amount of risk. The decision becomes which option shall we choose, allowing us, even if we hit a poor shot, to make the best possible score. The decision begins at the green. If the flag is situated behind a hazard, we must weigh the cost and benefits of shooting at the flag, knowing that when we miss- hit. shot, it is usually short. If you are playing well that day, the benefits may be greater than the risks and if you feel confident, you will likely hit the ball at the flag. But if it is one of those poor days, hit the ball at the cen tre of the green and be happy with atwo putt We wish to thank the participants of the Sunflower Open as the past weekend was a great success. A special thanks goes out to all the volun- teers with whose time and effort is greatly appreciated by the staff of the Thursday, June 8 is the Seniors Invitational with more than 160 par- our reach and allowing us to all play to our own ing up to the high standards which June 7, 1989 Castlegar News. ® Labatts drowns Banjos By GUY BERTRAND Staff Writer Perhaps recently retired major leaguer Mike S¢hmidt put ballgames into perspective when he said, “Anytime you think you have the game conquered, the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.” That comment rang true this week in Castlegar Commercial Fastball League play, as Banjos Pub found out. Monday night Banjos snapped a two-game losing streak unleashing a 10-hit attack as they stomped Tu-Dor Sports 9-1 But they got punched in the nose Tuesday night as Labatts launched two home runs as part of its 11-hit, 8-0 bashing of the Banjos LABATTS8 BANJOSO Two homeruns in the third jinning in CCFL gave Labatts six runs to add to its 2-0 lead and signal an early evening for Banjos. Bill Tarasoff went 2-for-2 including a homerun and also scored two runs to pace Labatts. Winning pitcher Pete Evdokimoff helped his own cause by picking up two hits in three plate ap- pearances. On the mound Evdokimoff was formidable, striking out seven and allowing just three hits. Bob Essaunce was another Labatts player who gave Banjos the blues. His homerun was the second four bagger hit in the third in- ning and sealed Banjos fate BANJOS9. TU-DORSPORTS | Banjos broke out of a two-game slump with a 9-1 victory over Tu-Dor Sports Monday night at Kinnaird Park Mid-Week Wrap-up BASEBALL NATIONAL Fost Di TGwynn. San Diego, 60: WClark. Son F — MoDeus sen Dvege—+?—tronco—Emein AMERICAN LEAGUE 8 PBrodiey py, Texas, 23, DWhite, Calitormo, Bollord. Balnmore, 9 0.71. 875 BOAT RACING 15+ SECOND BRACKET SKI CLASS p Kelowno. 15.75 ug Oliver, Castiegar. 16.08 he'secono Racker SureR stock ‘iastcono ace moo uimunaron Dow Quinto Merde Nick Ogiott 9 Best Boll (Seturdoy) Bob Burgh, Gormh Burak, Nick Burak, Quinto Mado, 54 Requires Coach For 1989/90 Season Applications at Rec Office Deadline for Rep Coaches Thurs., June 15 Minor Hockey /Managers 4 TRANSACTIONS GASEBALL SUNFEST 89 PIONEER DAYS Sunfest 89 Pioneer Days came to a close Sunday with a variety of events capping a weekend full of activities. Clockwise from top left: the Rivers brothers proved they're just a couple kids at heart by joining i in the sack race and ‘me water-in-spoon race during Family Day events; Miss Castlegar 1989 Darla L g and Princess Sheana Green back in their moment of glory at their crowning Friday night; the Science World exhibit allowed local Younssters to get o hands-on feel for some of science’s wonders; frogs were flying with all kinds of in the frog dogs were flying, too, as they showed off in the frisbee catching contest; sitting on the grass in the shade for a few moments was a relief from the heat; for those who did stop to relax the Oldtime Fiddlers provided some entertainment. CasNews photos by Clouderte Sondeck: and Simon B: che ad eb channels