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Hilliker makes 8 birdies at Cardinal Hills GC

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RANDOLPH — The Wednesday Travel League held its annual “Red Shirt” event at Cardinal Hills Golf Course. Josh Hilliker shot a new league course record with an even-par 72, breaking the long-standing record of 75 held by Kerry Murphy. Hilliker led both the front nine (34) and back nine (38). He made a record-tying eight birdies in his round, joining the late Ron “Moonie” Rys as the only golfers to accomplish the feat. Robert Calph finished second with 81. Jeff Nelson and 13-year-old amateur Carter Crabtree tied for third with 84s. In the B Flight, John Waterman won after a ...

Trap Leagues

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Last night in the Chautauqua County Trap League, in a back-and-forth match, Celoron came out on top of Busti 524-523 using four tie-breaker scores. In the other shoot, Randolph downed Ellington 339-334. Perfect 50s were scored by Celoron’s Jerry Martin, Randolph’s Scott Sieber and Kyle Short — his first 50 straight — and Ellington’s Cooper Doud. Busti’s Danielle Yotpolis was the High Lady with a 47. Celoron’s John Peterson was High Jr. with a 46. Celoron’s Alex Hasson was High Sub Jr. with a 40. Busti’s Marty Gawron and Rick Manning were High Veterans with 49s. ...

Men's Senior Baseball

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The Stuart Tool & Die A’s improved to 9-1 on the season heading into the final weekend of play in Chautauqua Men’s Senior Baseball League action. STUART TOOL & DIE A’S 6, DIAMOND PRO CONCRETE BLUE JAYS 3 Travis Butcher went the distance on the mound scattering six hits while striking out eight for the complete-game victory. Jim Quinn, Gib Stuart, Brian Gunnell and Butcher all had two hits apiece to pace the A's’ nine-hit offense. Ryan Johnson took the tough loss on the hill while Cody Merrill had three hits for the Blue Jays. STUART TOOL & DIE A’S 4, LARRY’S CANTINA ...

Bills sign Torrence to 4-year extension

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PITTSFORD — Bills general manager Brandon Beane continued prioritizing protecting quarterback Josh Allen on Friday by signing starting right guard O'Cyrus Torrence to a four-year contract extension with $46 million in guarantees. The Bills announced the signing, while a person with ...

New deer hunting rules spark debate

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If there is one thing deer hunters are passionate about, it's deer management. Give a group of sportsmen a new regulation, and before long you'll have a lively debate around the campfire, at the diner and online. That has certainly been the case with New York's new Earn-a-Second-Buck ...

Dozens to be recognized at CSHOF picnic Monday

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LAKEWOOD — The annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame summer picnic will be held Monday at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Award recipients hail from northern and southern Chautauqua County, and points in between. LEGACY AWARDS Roger MacTavish Award (basketball sportsmanship), Falconer ...