Local Sports

On paper it looked like a David versus Goliath match up but someone forgot to show the Soo 341 Elks Black Sox.

The general manager and coaching staff of the Soo Greyhounds could share the toughest job in Sault Ste. Marie right now.

After struggling through the first two games of the Ontario Baseball Association Bantam A Championships, the Soo 341 Elks Black Sox find themselves entering the semi-finals following a win to conclude the round robin.

Cody Thornton received quite an honour on Friday as Soo Greyhounds head coach Craig Hartsburg announced that the overage forward will serve as the team's captain this season.

At the Ontario Baseball Association Mosquito A championships in Aurora on Friday, the Sports Gold Black Sox doubled up the Brantford Red Sox 20-10 in a slugfest.

The final points race of the 2006 race season was the grandstand event on Friday night at the Chippewa County Fair. The largest crowd of the season enjoyed a full program along with several bonus races.

The Mrs. B's Pee Wee Black Sox opened the Ontario Baseball Association Pee Wee A championships in Guelph on Friday with a lopsided victory over Milton. The entire Black Sox lineup contributed offensively in the 15-2 six inning victory.

The battle for roster spots were evident early as the Soo Greyhounds hit the ice for the first time on Friday.

NEWS RELEASE DALLAS STARS ***************************** The Dallas Stars locked up a key member of their present and future on Thursday, inking defenseman Trevor Daley to a two-year contract through the 2007-2008 season.

It was a good night for Late Model drivers Donnie Varcoe and Cory Furkey at Laird International Raceway. The two drivers split all the first place finishes in the division on Thursday night, with Furkey taking home top spot in the feature race.