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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1984

Page

8

Shafter Senior Athlete Kim Haag Balances Sports and Grades

Kim Haag, a Shafter High senior, maintains a 4.0 GPA while excelling in volleyball basketball and track. She started at Rio Bravo School and aims to become a veterinarian after two years at Bakersfield Junior College and UC Davis. Haag cites teamwork in basketball as her favorite aspect and notes hurdles as her track specialty.

Kim Rio Bravo School Haag SHS Shafter Nichols Bakersfield Junior College U.C. Davis Maria Haag Oakhurst Yosemite Lady Generals

Shafter Generals split baseball doubleheader with East

The Shafter Varsity baseball team opened 1984 by splitting a Saturday doubleheader with East High, with Paul Rodriguez earning the win in game one after a 7 inning effort. East responded in game two with an 18-hit onslaught, edging Shafter 19-10, while Fresh/Soph action saw Shafter sweep 5-4 and 4-0. The Generals travel Saturday to Sam Lynn Ball Park to face North High in another twin bill at 11:00 a.m.

Mike. Nichols Generals East High School Shafter Blades Paul Rodriguez Rodriguez East High The Manuel Martinez Berk Hight Sam Lynn Ball Park North High Stars

Dos Palos Upsets Shafter as Playoff Hopes End

In the Sequoia Division semi final at Dos Palos, the Broncos held off the Shafter Generals 51-42. Dos Palos led 18-10 after the first quarter and controlled the game after, while Shafter’s Kevin Richardson led with 13 points and Manuel Garcia 11. Bronco coach Steve Gill praised the win as physical and effective, while Shafter mentor Raden Fortenberry noted strong defense but off shooting. The Winter Sports Banquet is set for March 12 at 6:30 pm in SHS Auditorium where the Hardest Worker Lunch Box will be awarded.

Dos Palos Shafter Generals Broncos Anthony Nunn Jeff Shepherd Manuel Garcia Bronco Shepherd Garcia Daniel Nieto Kevin Richardson Steve Gill Raden Fortenberry SHS Richardson

Lady Generals fall to Taft in valley semifinal rout

In Taft on Tuesday the Lady Generals were overwhelmed 67 to 39 by the Taft Lady Wildcats led by Amy Torezon with 37 points on 12 of 13 shooting. Taft pressed hard, built a 35-14 halftime lead, and advanced to the Valley finals where they lost to San Joaquin Memorial 78 60. Shafter ends season with a rally in the fourth, but Taft’s start and defense doomed Shafter. Senior Sandy Leal Kim Tang Cindy Subbett and Susie Leal scored eight each to share high scoring honors. Despite the loss, Shafter posted a winning season and reached SHL semifinals for the first time. Winter banquet set for March 12.

Lady Generals Lady Wildcats George Larson Taft Wildcat Amy Torezon San Joaquin Memorial Fresno Kor—Shafter Torczon and Company Shafter Sandy Leal Kim +tang Cindy—Subbett Susie Leal Chris Barulich Shelly Salcido Larson SHL

Softball Fever seeks sponsor after Bakersfield tourney fifth place finish

Softball Fever a Shafter Wasco based team placed fifth with a 4-2 record among 17 teams at the Bakersfield Lancer Softball Tournament. Open division last year Kern County third place. Players include Chigger Allen Randy Priest Paul Poetigan Michael Alvidrez Tommy Alvidrez Mike Kelly Mike Moore Roy Valdez Steve Duke Jay Olsen Kevin Crouch Jack Beemer Jeff Hart Joe Finn. For sponsorship contact Mike Kelly at Shafter Recreation Department 746-3303.

Bakersfield Shafter/Wasco Softball Fever Kern County Chigger Allen Randy Priest Paul Poetigan Michael Tommy Alvidrez Mike Kelly Mike Moore Roy Valdez Steve Duke Jay Olsen Kevin Crouch Jack Beemer Jeff Hart Joe Finn Shafter Recreation Department

Jog-a-thon aids Kern County groups in March event

Two Kern County outfits benefit from a Walk Run Jog-a-thon and Carnival on March 10. Camp Fire Council of Kern County Inc. runs the event at Franklin Elementary School Bakersfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds aid CALM to adopt a Golden Eagle habitat project.

Kern County Camp Fire Council of Kern County, Inc California Living Museum

Anderson on Dean's List at Texas Tech 1983

One hundred sixty students in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Texas Tech University earned the Dean's List or President's List for the 1983 fall semester. Criteria include 12 hours and a 3.5 GPA for the Dean's List, or a perfect 4.0 for the President's List. Among those named is Philip R. Anderson of 29765 Riverside, Shafter, on the President's List.

College of Agricultural Sciences Texas Tech University Philip R. Anderson Riverside Shafter

Titus League Opens For Shafter Youth Baseball

Shafter Recreation District launches a coed Titus Baseball League for ages 5 to 7 starting mid June at Manne Park with no scores or standings for pure recreation. Registration April 2 to 14 at 505 Sunset Ave, 9 to 4. $5 fee covers insurance and hats. call 746-3303 for details.

Shafter Recreation and Park District Titus Manne Park Sunset Avenue Sunset. Ave Shafter Recreation and Park Aquatic Center Red Cross W.S.I Sunset Ave

Locals enter Camp Fire Walk Run Jog-a-thon

Bakersfield residents join a Camp Fire Walk Run Jog-a-thon at Franklin Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 10. Proceeds fund Camp Fire programs and CALM, aiding the care of a Golden Eagle for one year with food, veterinary care and habitat maintenance. Mrs. Crane notes the event mirrors a field day with Camp Fire clubs participating.

Franklin Elementary Bakersfield Camp Fire Council California Living Museum CALM Camp Fire Crane

Jr Babe Ruth Meeting In Shafter Plans Season

The Shafter Junior Babe Ruth association schedules a March 8 meeting at 7:30 PM at the Shafter Recreation Department Hall to organize practice time and sponsorship booths for the upcoming season. Fundraiser Walk Run Jog-a-thon on March 10 aims to support Eagle adoption and Camp Fire programs with Camp Fire clubs expanded in Kern County. Sponsorships are still sought. contact Mrs Crane at Kas Seab 18S 3657 or 7.

Shafter Junior Babe Ruth Association Shafter Recreation Department Shafter Kern County Tammy Dixie Crane

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Athletic Kim Haag Shafter High Kim Hang East Williams Shafter’s Shafter Valley Cham Jog-a-thon Golden Eagle Franklin Elementary School Truxtun Anderson Shafter Recreation Oppenings Babe Ruth Dixie Shatter Buxter
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