SPORTS. A’s win Castlegar Nelson finishe iM ZEEBEN _ Sun staff * It took 13, weeks, to decide the final standings in the regular sea- n of the Castlegar Commercial fastball League and one weekend reverse it, iit doesn't feel Sgeod, but that's the ‘thing about these iplayoffs,” said Tara- off. "Salmo just proved it, they beat the — Terry Tarranoft Banjo’s player coach ‘ ‘The Nelson Athletics, who fin- ished tied for third over 21- league games, confirmed their position as the area's top toumna- ment-team, sweeping through the playoffs undefeated. The real surprise of the week- end though was Salmo. In last place all year, Salmo put it together against the season champs, Banjo’ ‘Ss Pub. and ie gee Castlegar Mazda’30.Da Maz d third in regular season but proves to be best tournamen them twice to make it in to the finals. In the end, Nelson was unstop- pable as they skunked the opposi- tion in all three of their games, ©; “We've been hot in tourna- ments all year,” said A’s slugger Barry Marsh, whose .460 bat-) ting average was the best in the league this year. “We've all been hitting the ball really well.” The. winning pitcher for Nel- son, and the outstanding pitcher of the playoffs, Tony Kabatoff, pitched in all three games. “That's three tournies in a row for us,” he said. Athletics regular starter, Cam Sookro, didn’t play because of. injuries. The league's other two teams, the Castlegar Merchants and Labatt's Blues, were the first teams knocked out on the week. end. This year "Ss playotis hada dif. fe Sat sSoraant than last year. With the addition of the Mer- chants this year, the league was worried about continuing with a lengthy round-robin format and voted to instead play a double knockout. The controversy came from it being’a random draw for position rather than by regular seaso standing. 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Chev Custom P.U, Buick Century Chev Cavalier Chev Celebrity Pontiac Sunbird Chev 1/2 ton Chev Stepside Buick Skylark Buick Somerset Chev Van C auto., 4.3 litre 4cyl. economy | loaded & I iased toward the wii fastball playoff grown t team i iThe result.was last-place Salmo got the bye into the second round, and the top. two teams had to battle cach other in the opener, Terry Taranoff, the league president and Banjo’s player coach, said: there was: nothing unfair, about. his ‘team: being knocked out be the worst team, “Tt doesn’t feel good, but that's the thing about these playoffs,” he said. “Salmo just proved it was fair; they beat the number one team in the league.” ‘Taranoff had to leave the tour- nament:after hurting his right quadricep on a sprint to first base. iHe said that next year’s play- off format depends on the num- ber of teams in the league. Three teams from the Slocan Valley are rumored to be joining the Castle- gar league. Eli Soukeroff, Banjo’ 's throw- ing ace who has won the pitching title so often it’s become a novel- ty, said he didn’t think much of the random format. “We deserved something for first place,” he said. “Otherwise what do you play the league for?” Even a few Salmo players felt a little guilty about finishing last and still meriting special place- ment, “Banjo' 's should have had the bye,” said Greg Cain, Salmo’s Cain’ fellow outfielder, Kevin Gay; said the team’s effort last weekend is in line, with its poten- ial.““All year we had different layers coming out,” said Gay. ‘his time nine guys played Botner for ore than one \ Banjo’ 's catcher Jim Nazaroff _had a simple explanation for his * team’s losses. “Salmo hit well and ficlded auto., W/8, clean ready to workl. . ‘a must bee!’ * auto., 4 cyl. great family carl! sporty & loaded great for camping ¥ ae ‘9 2 =} Bul € o 3 o oS o a. a > i) 4 r-] = > a a ° " & 3 N nv 713 =171h: Ste Castlegar fi Family Campground shaded sites, full hookups, flush . toilets, showers, playground, pop nd ice, sandy beach, firepits, pay one, moorage, near arcade, mint 5 golf, store, gas, restaurant and ts laundry, pets 0.K. 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But with the season over, the only chance the two will get to play fastball on any team, is in the few moncy tournaments left SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zeobo within traveling distance. 3 ‘A select few Castlegar players. ~ are putting togethers team 10: play in Rock Creek next week, while the Nelson’ A’s will try to keep their victory string together, at a toumie in Sicamous. Wednesday, July, 31, 1994 The Castlegar Sun’ | Calgary man determined to cyelo't the ‘All names S! have given Canada an international reputa- tion as'a‘land rich in native, plans to ride his bike around the world to raise money ; heroes, ‘Wait a minute—Josh Byrne? Byme, a 21-year-old Calgary Srosh Byrme of Calgary passed through Castlegar last Fri- day and is currently touring the province trying. to raise. awareness for a planned ride around the world. He hopes to raise money for brain’ research. 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Teams from.around the dis- trict will be sending swimmers to ‘compete for a spot at the provin- ‘cial finals in Coquuitlam on ‘August 15 - 18. “Last weekend, despite only 27 Castlegar swimmers participating ina Kimberley swimmeet, the Aquanauts managed to finish ‘second behind Colville. It was the last regular meet of the year and only the second time the Aquanauts did not win a meet. Nelson won their home meet at the begining of the season. , No Aquanauts won gold. medals in Kimberley, but it was a - happy day-for the. Kristian fami- ly. Adam, : -Keith, and Brad each eamed silver along with Michelle Stieich, and Neil Jones. Bronze medals went to Alana Pion, Graeme Redekop, Ryan Billar, and Mario Fahrenberg. The Robson River Otters had seven swimmers in Kimberley and although none brought back medals, Karen and David Shin- ry. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zeeben glance ‘YanWotden, and Heather. Sutherland qualified for the” finals. eeee Golf Notes More than 30 people have . signed “up. forthe -Dan Markin/Mark Lightle Memorial Golf Tournament to'be held next weekend at the-Castlegar golf course, Part of the proceeds of the annual event benifit the Canadian Cancer Society. The fee is $40 and the holes will be played in a five-man scramble format. For more information contact the clubhouse at 365-5006. ° | : Cohoe Insurance Vehicle Transfers License Plates ey 1127 Ath St., Castlegar§ advertising sales. We offer resume or call for an (‘Sales Consultant T rainee’ ew The Castlegar Sun Zi Immediate Opportunity The Castlegar 's Sun has an immediate opening fora self-motivated, career-minded person to train in ‘and benefits in an excellent working environment. _ iP If you are'in interested in a career that offers great \ .potential along, with personal enjoyment: ‘send vent intme: ZG above average wage and for brain He passed through Castlegar, last Friday afternoon. Five years ago, a profound head-on car accident Ieft Byrne without the use of the right side of his body. 1 “February 21, 1986,” he Says. “I can't the globe for a cause | in my life,” he says. “L have the | : determination. I'm out here train- 1 ing and getting people aware of ||: me and what I'm fighting for. How improved I am from what I used to be,” ry ‘He calls the provincial, ride, “training’ for his world tour. © « “It's always time forme to train. T've gone through B.C, four but when I woke up I thought t just got hurt playing hockey or’ something.” He had been in a coma for a week, and he says he ended up’ staying in hospital for 4 and‘a half months, As achild, he had always been; an active athlete with a hyperac- tive body and spirit. It’s this qual- ity which he credits as giving him the determination to pick up the’ pieces, and it's determination’ which now compels him to help others. He was in constant therapy after the incident, and he said through attitude and will power he has regained almost all of his; ability. His latest bike run started in © Banff on June 1, and has taken him through the highways of B.C. He’s been through Vancou- ver, Hope, and Penti When st because of the moun- tains,” he exclaims, “I keep going up, up, and up. I’m set can take ‘on the world.” ‘Another reason for the run is to inform people about his efforts and introduce his cause. Byrne says he hasn't approached any corporate sponsors yet but is con- fident they will support him. Byrne has already tasted fame once in his young life. Before the accident, he was cast as Christo- pher in the movie The Wild Pony. He says he has retained.contacts in the Canadian Film Industry and has an agent who is helping him organize his tour. «He says he's thought of calling his cause BRAINS, or Brain Research And Intelligent Neuro- logical Sciences. “With the money I raise, the doctors might learn a little: more about the brain," he said. “But the he hit Castlegar, his odometer approached 2,800 kin “This is the best time I've had sparks the tion—the will. The Person Trace against is myself J? ae ” ithe nartoct | meal’ for fun in the sun’. ssa 2816 Columbia Ave. : ‘WHY NOT INVITE 17,000" PEOPLE TO YOUR NEXT GARAGE SALE! MAKE OUT THOSE INVITATIONS WITH HUST ONE CALL Watch for our weekly Garage Sale feature in the Classifieds WY ooo, The Saat gar Sun AS me OE SEO. Everyone knows that a new car depreciates the most during it's first year. We have assembled a stock of 20 units,’ year old or ‘less, with very ¥ low mileage and balance of factory warranties. 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