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Panthers, from 7A The Panthers exploded for a seven run second inning, taking ad vantage of three errors and three walks by Lanier to take the early 74 lead. Gilbert led off the Panther fourth with a walk. She was replaced on first by Amber Fendley, who grounded to short. A single by Mamie Mills put runners on first and second. One out later, Gilbert crossed the plate as the Lanier shortstop misplayed Robin Griffen's grounder. Lanier would storm back in the bottom of the fourth with four runs to tie the game. In the top of the fifth, two Lanier errors and a walk loaded the bases with one out. Shipes drove the ball to left, allowing Emily Mathis to cross the plate for the winning run. The Panther defense did the rest, allowing only one Lanier baserun ner over the next three innings. Perry would threaten over the next two innings, but would be unable to put any runs across the plate. The Tifton tournament gave Perry plenty of chances to play tough games. In the fifth-place game, the Panthers took on the neighbors from Hawkinsville, only to require extra innings to come away with the win. The game was a pitcher's duel throughout with Hawkinsville pitcher Kelley Mcßae, nursing a Hornets, from 7A have an infield single to drive in Smith. A catcher's interference call would fill the bases, with McCord going to first on the call. However, the Raiders were able to get out of the inning without further damage, coaxing a fly to short. In the seventh, Hart led the in ning off, reaching on an error by the shortstop. A single to third by Biggers and a single to right-center Houston Lake Country Club tabbed in nat'l rating By VETO F. ROLEY Sports Editor Houston Lake Country Club re cently found itself on a very exclu sive list, a top-50 listing of Georgia golf facilities in the state of Georgia and being named one of America's best golf courses by Golfweek magazine. "We've done a lot of work in the last five-to-ten years," said Chris Murman, president of Houston Lake Country Club. "It's nice to be recognized as one of America's best golf courses. It's a nice distinction." Murman said that the award usu ally went to courses at exclusive private clubs that had "big money." "It's a little more difficult (for a semi-private club to get the honor)," said Murman. "It says a lot about how this golf course is thought of." Houston Lake Country Club Do You Find It Hard To Wallpaper Around Problem Areas Such As Windows & Doors? Then You Need To Attend This Special Free Wallpaper Seminar Saturday, September 17 th -10 AM Located At Warner Robins Supply Co. SPECIAL 50% Off (AH In Stock) Wallpaper Sale 30% Off In Stock Borders Come In For A Free & Easy- Lesson On “DO IT YOURSELF” Wallcovering WARNER ROBINS U SUPPLY™ one-run lead, facing the minimum of Perry batters through three-and two- thirds. However, Hawkinsville errors on grounders hit by Shipes and Gilbert gave the Panthers a chance to break through in bottom of the fourth. Amber Fendley singled to left-cen ter to score Shipes and tie the game. Hawkinsville scored its first run in the fourth. Allison Taylor sin gled up the middle, advancing to second on an error in the outfield. She would go to third on Carrie Trull's single down the third base line and score on Jennifer Synder's sac fly to left. The Red Devils would take a 2-1 lead in the fifth with Misty Vaughn singling to right with two outs to drive in Holly Collins, who opened the inning with a single. Perry would manage to force ex tra innings in the sixth. Mathis reached first on an error by the sec ondbaseman. An additonal error by the thirdbaseman on Blount's grounder put runners at first and second. One out later, Shipes sin gled up the middle. An error in the outfield allowed Mathis to cross the plate. The game would end in the ninth. Gilbert singled up the mid dle. Amber Fendley singled to left, with an error putting runners on first and second. Mills received the intentional pass to load the bases. by Fryer with one out loaded the bases. However, the Hornets were able to push only one run across the plate on an infield single to third by Barr. The other two outs were recorded on an infield fly and a grounder to third. The split in the double header runs the die Hornet record to 4-5. was originally built in 1965, said Murman. "It has stood the test of time. It is well designed, well built. They (the original owners) did a good job." The selection as one of the top 50 golf courses was based on over all playability, course condition, aesthetic value and shotmaking value, said Murman. "It's a fun place to play for pro fessionals as well as the weekend duffer," said Murman. "That's real difficult to do; but, the design crite ria built it that way. "The course tests a good golfer; but, the average golfer or beginner can come out and it enjoy it. Most of the top 50 golf course are almost too difficult for the average golfer." Murman said the design of the Houston Lake facility was around 20 years ahead of its time. I I V 1 Mcßae would get the next two batters to fly out to center. The first pop fly was not deep enough to get Gilbert in; but, the second, by Griffen, was, allowing Perry to come away with the win. Against Bleckley County, the Panthers found themselves in an other hole. After scoring three runs on the basis of Amber Fendley's triple in the first, the Panthers watched their bats fall silent. The Royals used the period to push across one run in the fourth and three in the fifth on two dou bles and a triple to take the 7-4 lead. But, Perry would battle back. Clark, from 7A trunner for the Coffee County job, but decided to stat in Thomasville. He's 0-2 so far, but the Yellow Jackets always open with upper classification schools and lose a few. Friday will be the third straight. Phil's pick, Coffee County. Dublin will be at Washington County in a matchup of two of the state's best coaches, Sam Barrs at Dublin and Rick Tomberlin at Washington. Too much size and too much speed at Washington County for the Irish to handle. Phil’s pick is Washington County. Dodge County will be at Mary Persons. Tough break! The Fishing, from 7A winning in 1986. Jim and Nancy Windham also qualified for their first classic berth this year. We wish them the best of luck, and if we can't win it, we can't think of anyone we would rather see win. Jim and Nancy have made a strong bid for Couple-of the-Year this season. intendent Scott Palmer and his crew of 10 groundskeepers also had a large part in the club's getting the award. "They have to keep 200 acres looking their Sunday best ev eryday. "The standards here are real high. People who come out and play (golf) expect excellent grounds." This is not the first time that Houston Lake Country Club has been recognized. The 18th hole has been selected as Middle-Georgia's meanest hole and as the best golf hole in Middle-Georgia by the Macon Telegraph. The Telegraph also selected the 10th hole as Middle-Georgia's third-meanest hole. The Georgia Golf News selected Houston Lake and the fourth best semi-private facility in Georgia, with the Atlanta Constitution rank ing the course in the top-50 in 2756 - 2758 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins 953*4100 Toll Free 1-800-868-4218 Garden Center 953-4199 Golf, from 7 A Franklin (146 net) took first place honors in net scoring in the first flight, while Mary Bailey (203 gross, 153 net) took second place honors. In the second flight, Bridges took first place gross honors, shooting a two day total of 200. Judy Rich (207) and Sinclaire Shaginaw (208) took second and third. In net scoring, Rich (149) was four strokes better than Donna Kennedy (153). Jill Hardy-Hobbs (155) and Shaginaw (156) took third and fourth. Bulldogs handed coach Dan Pitts career win number 304 Friday night against Wilkinson County in his chase of Wayman Creel's state record 315. Chalk up another one Friday night. Phil's pick, Mary Persons. Perry comes off a 27-7 loss at Peach County Friday night and takes a 1-1 record to Pike County to open their region schedule. It could not have come at a better place. Pike is not your football power. Perry goes to 2-1, 1-0 in the region. Phil's pick, Perry. Well, there you have it. Another dose of smart pills down the drain. Wish us luck, and maybe we will have something good to report on our return. All we can do is to give it our best shot, but a little prayer and some crossed fingers can’t hurt. Until next week . . . we've gone championship fishing. Georgia. The 18th hole received more at tention, with the Constitution rank ing it among the best 18 holes in the state, and Golf Digest ranking the final hole among the top finish ing holes in the United States. There are over 300 golf courses in Georgia, putting Houston Lake in top sixth of state golf courses. Houston Lake was the only Middle Georgia course to receive top-50 honors by Golfweek. IMARA Save Now, Pay Later COLORLINE SPRAY PAINTS Choose gloss black, flat black, gloss white, gray primer or red primer. (10 oz.) #501,02,03,40,41 yUflJr Wednesday, September 14,1994, Houston Times -Journal 0 Q Save On Rides! C" m' Fifth Annual Georgia National Fair October 7-16 _ V *2° Off The Grooming Price With This Coupon Through The Month Of September Walk-Ins Welcome ~ 987-5288 ~ 736 Carroll St. #26 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 [."SUPER ENERGY" F&, * L EnviroLilß 1 II ~ ~ II • Robins Pharmacy ~ ~ I* Akin Drug Co. 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