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Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Page:
Extra Innings
Penn State Athletics
WOLF-TV to broadcast Illinois/PSU football game
Penn State’s Big Ten contest with Illinois on Oct. 31 will be televised by
WOLF-TV. The game starts at 12:10 p.m. in Beaver StadiumThe ninth-ranked
Lions are 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten after Saturday’s 31-13 win over
Purdue. The Lions are idle this Saturday.
Previously announced were broadcasts of Penn State’s games at Michigan
(Nov. 7, noon) and vs. Michigan State (Nov. 28, 1 p.m.) on ABC.
Defensive end Courtney Brown named player of the week
For the second time in his career, junior defensive end Courtney Brown has
been selected as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, following his
performance in the game against Purdue.
Brown had a season-high seven tackles (six solo), including three sacks and
one pass break-up against the Boilermakers. The Lions are on course to break
the school’s season record for sacks (47 in 1979).
PSU wrestling announces roster changes
Penn State wrestling coach Troy Sunderland announced Monday that senior
Eddie Jayne is leaving the team.
Jayne, a 133-pounder who competed in 18 dual meets in his Nittany Lion
career, will continue his education at Penn State and is expected to graduate
this fall.
Sunderland also officially announced the departures of sophomore Shad
Benton and junior Matt Gual from the team.
Basketball
YMCA Adult League announces results
The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Adult League held two games Monday. In the
first game, Sallie Mae defeated the Beer Bellies 58-47. Doug French and Damon
Lisnow were the high scorers for the Beer Bellies. For Sallie Mae, Paul Ozel
and Dan Birosik led the scoring.
In the second game, Pizza Bella beat the YMCA 74-50.
Area Golf
Wilkes-Barre man scores ace at Hollenback
Jim Maloney of Wilkes-Barre recorded his first career hole in one Sunday at
Hollenback Golf Course. He is a teacher at Bishop Hoban High School.
Maloney used his 9-iron to sink the 150-yard No. 4 hole. Witnesses were
Mike Cirba, Matt Choman Sr. and Matt Choman Jr.
Hollenback announces tee times for Turkey Shoot
Following are the scheduled tee times for this Sunday’s Turkey Shoot Golf
Tournament at Hollenback Golf Course:
9 a.m.- T. Salus and crew, H. Shubilla and crew; 9:10- E. Zapp, B.
Fredrick; 9:20- B. Stanulis, W. Benick; 9:30- R. Borum, J. Lowe; 9:40- C.
Schneider, T. Fagula; 9:50- D. Owca, Zionce; 10:00- L. Rhodes, B. Barber;
10:10- M. Hall, J. Mangan; 10:20- D. Smith, K. Hanadell; 10:30- J. Wincek, H.
Tracey; 10:40- Rick Marasevitch, Randy Marasevitch; 10:50- J. Zimich, J.
Kijek; 11:00- M. Kochmarsky, Open; 11:40- K. Walsh, B. McDonald; noon- J.
Weiscarger No. 1, J. Weiscarger No. 2; 12:20- J. Weiscarger No. 3, J.
Weiscarger No. 4.
WVCC announces results of Pro Classic
The results of the Wyoming Valley Country Club Pro Classic are as follows:
Championship Flight- 1. Max Hritzik, George Elias (129); 2. Frank Hine,
Rick Berry (131); 3. Brian Corbott, Jerry Wastak (132); 4. Carlyle Robinson,
Ron Pieczynski (134). First Flight- 1. Jim Post, Jamie Pearce (140); 2. Dr.
Lou Mastrini, Dan Cornalis (141); 3. Tony Spinozza, Marly Behm (143); 4. Greg
Gover, Chet Blazick (143). Second Flight- 1. Rich Serafin, Dan Owca (148); 2.
Steve Kaminski, Frank Goldowski (148); 3. Tom Tryba, John Lazo Jr. (148); 4.
John Lewandowski, Mark Youngblood (149). Third Flight- 1. Dr. Tom O’Donnell,
Mike O’Donnell (157); 2. Bob Youngblood, Mike Zimich (158); 3. Ken Perlowski,
Jim Fronzoni (158); 4. Don Stella, Ron Rugletie (158). Closest to Pin- Joe
Pascavage, John Leighton.
Run/Walk
Bloomsburg YMCA posts results of Twin Bridges
The Bloomsburg YMCA held its 20th annual Twin Bridges Run/Walk on Sunday.
The results are as follows:
Overall Male Winner- Bill Bull (40.05). Overall Female Winner- Wendy
Rausher (48.34). Men 18 & Under- 1. Josh Roberts (50.59); 2. Tom Baker
(51.34); 3. Cale Moore (55.49). Women 18 & Under- 1. Jennie Roberts (1:02.15);
2. Nicole Blass (1:02.59); 3. Alison Edwards (1:06.28). Men 19-29- 1. Jeremy
Austin (43.21); 2. Jim Neufer (44.35); 3. Mike Burgett (1:05.19). Women 19-29-
1. Jennifer Brokenshire (1:17.16); 2. Erika Kalanick (1:19.25); 3. Amy
Melchiorre (1:20.31). Men 30-39- 1. Curt Whitmire (41.14); 2. Steve Dosch
(44.26); 3. Bill Malos (45.47). Women 30-39- 1. Kathy Pyles (55.32); 2. Kathy
Brady (1:00.47); 3. Wendy Seesholtz (1:05.41). Men 40-49- 1. Dave Mitchell
(44.38); 2. Chris Aurand (47.20); 3. Gary Yocum (49.20). Women 40-49- 1.
Carmella DiPippa (59.45); 2. Myrna Comerchero (1:12.31); 3. Judy Brokenshire
(1:17.15). Men 50-59- 1. Steve Mardyniak (47.51); 2. David Michael (55.06); 3.
Frank Peterson (58.39). Women 50 & Over- 1. Jean Chisarick (1:06.12); 2. Linda
Heckman (1:31.54). Men 60 & Over- 1. Rich Hause (54.43); 2. Andy Anderson
(1:19.25).
Colleges
Scranton field hockey player earns accolade
University of Scranton field hockey keeper Jody Patterson was named the
Middle Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 18.
Patterson shut out Hamilton College 2-0 on four saves and held unbeaten
Division II power Bloomsburg University to one goal while making 11 saves. The
victory over Hamilton marked her eighth shutout of the season, one shy of
tying the school record.
Ice Hockey
Pocono Pirates `squirt’