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Lindquist’s big night powers Tarp Skunks

NIAGARA FALLS — Branston Lindquist is a Falconer native, but he sure felt right at home before 2,604 fans at Sal Maglie Stadium in the Cataract City on Saturday night. The Jamestown Tarp Skunks were the beneficiaries. Lindquist banged out two hits, including a three-run double, and drove ...

Salvaggio tied for 27th, Wintersteen tied for 21st after Day 1

CHURCHVILLE — Jamestown’s Tyler Salvaggio sits in a tie for 27th place at plus-5 after the opening round of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Golf Championships, held Sunday at Mill Creek Golf Club. Starting at No. 1, Salvaggio remained at par through No. 6 with four pars, a bogey at No. 3 and a birdie at No. 4. The Red & Green senior then double-bogeyed No. 7, birdied No. 8 and bogeyed No. 9 to finish his first nine holes at plus-2. Bogeys at Nos. 10, 15 and 17 gave him a 78 for the day. Fredonia’s Ryan Kelly is a shot back of Salvaggio in a tie for ...

Next stop: Akron

A few local Soap Box Derby drivers have new plans later this summer. Parker Ristau, Adriana Hasson and Skylar Waid won their respective divisions at the 41st annual Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby, which was held Saturday at the John S. Sinatra Memorial Track. Ristau, with his cart sponsored ...

Lines in the water, lessons for life

The Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club’s annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day brought dozens of young anglers and their families to Dunkirk Harbor on Saturday, creating a memorable morning of fishing, learning and outdoor fun. The event was held from 9-11 a.m. at the Dunkirk Yacht Club in ...

Hilliker leads at North Hills GC

CORRY, Pa. — Josh Hilliker shot a 1-under par 71 at North Hills Golf Course to win last week’s Wednesday Travel League event. Hilliker joined Kevin Kaszuba (70) as the only league golfers to shoot under par. Hilliker led both front (36) and back (35) nines. Ed Tofil finished second with 78 and Jeff Marsowicz was third with 82. Dave Franklin was the B Flight winner and Bill Emery, making his league debut, was the C Flight winner. The low round by a senior was recorded by Ron Szach. The winner of the Bruce “Java” Chrabasz Commissioner's Award was Jack Hood. Untied birdies ...

Youth Baseball

CITY REC LEAGUE BASEBALL The Affinity One Credit Union Blue Jays bested the Century 21 Cardinals 14–3. For the Blue Jays, Alex Erickson and Chandler DeVlieger each hit a home run; Dom Williams delivered a triple; and John Dieter chipped in a pair of hits. The Cardinals were led by Andrew Courson, who collected a double and a single. Kyree Graves also contributed a double. ——— The Affinity One Credit Union Blue Jays improved to an 8-0 start after beating the Phil & Cindy’s Rockies, 13–0. Leading the way for the Blue Jays were Chandler DeVlieger, who belted a ...