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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
10
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association announces a 10-tournament summer schedule ending with a Tournament of Champions. Two Venice area events are Aug 8 at Mission Valley Golf and Country Club and Aug 15 at North Port Country Club.
Venice Junior High connected for a 6 0 season finish by beating Sarasota 65 to 22 in their final regular season match Monday. Nine wrestlers finished unbeaten this season and nine named with their records.
Venice Junior High golf team won its second match of the season, defeating Brookside 31-13 in points and 482 to 492 in strokes at Capri Isles Golf Club. Scores listed include Mark Borden 35 and teammates with totals ranging from 42 to 61. Sarasota leads the County League 6-0, Venice 2-4, Brookside 2-4, and Venice meets McIntosh at Bobby Jones Golf Club at 3:30 p.m.
Manatee Junior College presents a Basic Sailing Course at Tarpon Center Marina 1968 Tarpon Center Drive Venice. Ten Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. start this Saturday with a $50 fee. Register by mail through the Office of Community Services at 755-1511 extension 204.
An instructional piece highlights the value of a steady arm driven approach in youth golf at Lake Venice. It emphasizes a firm left hand grip, minimal wrist movement, and controlled swing distance. Players should guide the club with the left hand, pulling through to the target without forceful hitting.
The 15th annual Green White Intrasquad game at Venice High School kicks off tomorrow at 8 p.m. at John E. Davis Memorial Stadium with WHS candidates split into White and Green squads. Admission is 150 adults and 1 for students. coaches include Jim Powell, Mike Lay, Larry Sandburg, Charlie Hodges, and George Pearson.
Chris Nelson starred for the Optimists with two home runs and four RBIs as Gulf Little League’s Doctors beat Rotary 9-5. Weaver added a triple, Basham and Wightman doubles, while Rotary’s Poveromo, Brooks, and others added singles. Nelson earned the win with seven strikeouts.
The Lake Venice Men's Golf Association held a four-ball event with two best balls. Norm MacKenzie Norm Van Zandt Syd Walker and Joe Hasler captured the 18-hole division at 121. Three groups tied for second at 123 including Bernie Payne Al Sump Fred Greene Al Tilton George Meyers Dick Cosbey Hal Lewis Roland Lane and other teams. The nine-hole division was led by Ralph Moon Clint Escala Frank Southard and Hal Benjamin at 57 with runners up at 61 and 65.
The Mission Valley Women’s Golf Association held a best-ball-of-foursome event on Thursday. A large field finished tied for first with 59 strokes, including Bev Whitlock and several teammates. A second group tied at 62, and a third group tied at 63, with many named players from the club noted for their strong scores.
Capri Isles Women's Golf Association held a nine hole beat the pro event on Tuesday. Pro Lew Smither II shot 36. Class A leaders were Marge Fitch 33 Joan Clayton 34 Emma Rudrick 35. Class B leaders Norma Wright Margaret Steel Phoebe Blauman all 35. Class C winner Glad Story 33. Class D Lorraine Mueller 29 Lucille Booker 34.
Suncoast Kiwanis won 5 to 2 over A G Edwards with Mike Seavo pitching a two hitter and 14 strikeouts. Arnie Bryson allowed six hits and struck out seven for A G Edwards. H B Stivers doubled and singled for Kiwanis while Teffenhart had both Edwards hits.
Venice Junior High School wins the 1977 County Title by defeating McIntosh 75 to 12, eliminating Sara sota via Brookside upset. Venice leads with 5 0 record to Sarasota 3-2 Brookside 2-3 and McIntosh 0-5. Li'l Indians claim third straight title.
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