TRR photos by Richard A. Ross Clockwise from top left, Corey Hornicek of Darder’s Stoneworks fires a strike; 2007 Ron’s Ringers Tournament champion Matthew’s on Main players include Kurt Buddenhagen, front left, Keith Shaddock, Billy Nordenhold, Brian “Mooner” Buday, Chris Reichmann, Glen Rosenberger, John Wilhelm, back left, E.T. Toledo, Brian Kitson, Joe Meyer, Eric Kratz, Tournament MVP Mike Weir and Matt Buddenhagen; R+H Gorr’s Ed Leroy delivers a pitch; John Meyer of Ronny’s Ringers smacks a hit; tournament runner up Stone Arch Inn; Tim Yager catches a nap between games; tournament organizer Ron Canfield; tournament benefit recipient Emily Grimm with her dad, Bob, and his partner, Donna, enjoy the day; 80-year old umpire Benny Chesnick puts in another day at his office behind the plate; and young fans wished they could play.

Ron’s Ringers Softball Tournament Benefit

Matthew’s on Main wins Ron’s Ringers tourney

Win over Stone Arch Inn caps off weekend of softball and a benefit for Emily Grimm

By RICHARD A. ROSS

COCHECTON CENTER, NY - There’s nothing like a great softball tournament to bring out the crowds, rivalries among local teams and the unbridled joys of summer. All of that, and more, were part of the annual Ron’s Ringers Softball Tournament held at Heinle’s Field on July 13 through 15.

As Matthew’s on Main prepared to take on Stone Arch Inn in a repeat of last year’s championship, which ended in a tie, wrought by ensuing darkness, before the teams could play a tie-breaking game, this year’s weekend was set to conclude with its own unique set of stories.

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Wishing and hoping

Vastly improved New Hope continues its rise with win over L&B Tack

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONGAUP VALLEY, NY - Usually, when teams move up from the B to the A divisions in the Sullivan County Women’s Softball League, they struggle with the more competitive teams they must now face.

But not Team New Hope.

In fact, this group has shown the complete reverse. Compared to a year ago when they won the B division title, this year’s group has advanced its cause even further by leaps and bounds.

They hustle, play solid defense and, most importantly, they hit.

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Sullivan County Women’s Softball League All-Star Game

For the love of the game

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONGAUP VALLEY, NY - Smiles and laughter were in no short supply as select players from the Sullivan County Women’s Softball League played their annual All-Star game on Friday the 13th. The only hint of bad luck that weighed in on the conspicuous date was a couple of injuries, resulting from collisions, and a couple of twisted knees. Other than that, a splendid time was had by all.

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Also in this issue:

• Cooper Paint rises to the top of A Division with gritty win over Charlie’s Angels
• Young Superior Roofing gets third win of the season