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From The June 12, 2015 Climax CrescentPanther Baseball Team Derailed In Quarterfinals
Most high school baseball coaches will tell you when it gets to the postseason, pitching and defense will be the key.
Both were the case Tuesday in Centreville’s 3-0 win over Climax-Scotts in the Division 4 quarterfinals at C.O. Brown Stadium.
The Panthers finish the season with a 27-7 record, while Centreville (28-2) will play in today’s semifinals at Michigan State University.
Centreville’s Michael Kool tossed a no-hitter to improve to 10-0.
While Kool was flourishing on the mound, it was two errors by C-S in the third inning that factored into a three-run inning for Centreville.
Kool, who entered the game with a 0.70 ERA, lived up to his stinginess, striking out seven and issuing two walks.
C-S Was Determined To Get Into Regional Championship Game
It is easy to point to Climax-Scotts’ 3-1 win over Concord in the regional championship game Saturday at Morenci as the crowning moment of the day for the Panthers.
On paper, it was.
But had it not been for a refuse to lose effort against Morenci in the seventh inning of the regional semifinal game when the Panthers were three outs away from having their season end,
there would not have been any regional championship game celebration.
C-S walked out of the regional semifinal game with a 9-3 win after an impressive seventh inning of hard work.
The makeup of this team truly emerged in the seventh inning when it looked grim after Morenci scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 3-2 lead.
But between some impressive senior leadership, timely hitting and Morenci coming unraveled, the Panthers pushed seven runs across and held the Bulldogs scoreless in the bottom of the
seventh for the win.
Ceremony Gives C-S Seniors Opportunity To Thank Scholarship Donor
Francis Max Smith openly admits the Climax-Scotts School District has a special place in his heart.
While the money he has generously donated the last three years is administered through the Kalamazoo Foundation for a fund that awards scholarships to students in the County, Smith’s original goal was for C-S seniors to be awarded scholarships through the Rex and Ken Forgotten Heroes Pride of Scotts Scholarship Fund he created.
The four C-S 2015 scholarship recipients had an opportunity to visit and thank Smith at a special ceremony June 3 at the Pride of Scotts.
The recipients are Chase Audette, Lisa Dunham, Amanda Hopkins, and Hunter Sleeman.
They each received $1,250.00 from the scholarship fund.
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From The June 16, 2000 Climax CrescentBank Robber Gets Away With Unspecified Amount Of Cash At Climax Banking Center
A bank robber got away with an unspecified amount of cash from the Climax Banking Center, 125 North Main, Climax on Thursday.
Trooper Jim Landrom of the Michigan State Police, Battle Creek Post, said a 6’ - 6’2” white male, weighing between 160-190 pounds with longer, brown or sandy colored hair, entered the bank at approximately 9:30 a.m., acting like he was going to do some banking.
Landrom said the male approached a teller, implied he had a weapon and demanded cash. After receiving some money, Landrom said the robber calmly exited through the front door, left the bank south on foot on Main Street and then west on Maple Street. It is not known whether the robber had a getaway vehicle waiting.
Scotts School Alumni Reunion Will Focus On 50th Anniversary Of Closing Scotts School
Whether it was in elementary, junior high, or high school, as each year passes, memories of our childhood school days seem to grow fonder for most people. And class reunions seem to mean much more each year.
There will be an added interest at this year’s Scotts School alumni banquet, as the focus will be on the 50th anniversary of the closing of Scotts High School.
C-S Board Of Education Is Looking At Deficit For 2000-2001 Budget
After beginning the evening with a $58,733 budget deficit for the 2000-2001 fiscal year, the Climax-Scotts Board of Education is projecting a deficit of $38,233 after making some adjustments at a working session Monday evening.
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From The June 13, 1975 Climax CrescentC-S To Play In State Tournament Saturday
The C-S Panther baseball team that has powered its way through a sparkling season and winners of the District and Regional Championships, will face its toughest test Saturday as it goes to Wyoming, Michigan and the State Tournament. They will play at 12:30 against Central Lake, a town located Northeast of Traverse City). At 10 A. M., Grass Lake will play Mesick. Winners of these two games will play at 3:00 P. M. for the State Championship.
Passes Test For Certified Shorthand Reporter
Christine May Lyster, 216 W. Maple, Climax, was a successful candidate in testing recently conducted by the Michigan Shorthand Reporters Association’s CRS Board. This will entitle her to use the CSR designation after her name, identifying her as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. In order to qualify for this designation, court reporters must be able to stenographically record and accurately transcribe test material consisting of courtroom testimony and other courtroom proceedings at speeds ranging from 160 to 200 words per minute.
On Sale At Sinclair’s Market - Climax
All Beef Franks-Spartan lb. pkg. 89¢; Eckrich Smorgas Pack - lb. pkg. $1.39; Combination Chicken Pack - lb. 79¢; Cottage Cheese - 12 oz. ctn. 39¢; Shurfine Corn - 17 oz. can 3 for 88¢; Spartan Bread - 20 oz. loaf 3 for $1.00; Earth Born Shampoo - 8oz. btl. 99¢; Dristan Tablets - 24 ct. pkg. 99¢; Head Lettuce - each 33¢; California Oranges - 10 for 89¢ (88 SIZE); Ice Cream - Country Fresh - ½ gal. 89¢
The Harvester Of Climax - Father’s Day Special
Sizzler Steak w/baked potato, Swiss Steak w/Mushroom Gravy, Oven Baked Chicken. All with salad buffet - $3.95 adults, $1.95 children 12 & under.
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From The June 16, 1950 Climax CrescentSwimming Added To Summer Program
Coach Ed Rossi started the swimming schedule of the summer recreation program last Wednesday when he transported Climax and Scotts students to Goguac Lake for an afternoon swim. All those taking part displayed a great deal of enthusiasm and if continued interest is shown, it is planned to have two days of swimming each week.
Now that the swimming sessions have started, the recreation program will go back to the schedule originally planned which is Monday and Thursday at Climax; Wednesday swim at Goguac; Tuesday and Friday at Scotts; Saturday alternate between Climax and Scotts. (This week the winning teams of Climax and Scotts will play against each other at Scotts.
Senior Dance June 17
The Senior Class Dance of 1951 will be held at Scotts Union Hall, Saturday, June 17, 1950. Time 9 to 12. Y. M. C. A. Orchestra.
Admission 35¢ and 50¢.
Climax Junior Team Opens Season
The Junior Baseball team consisting of boys that played on the high school team this past year, opened their season with an impressive 13-0 victory over the Lakeview team, Sunday evening.
Dewayne Drallette showed fine form as he pitched a no-hitter, fanning 11. The game was called at the end of the 6th inning because of the Merchants game which followed.
Movies Are Better Than Ever
GALE THEATRE
Galesburg, Michigan
2 shows each nite
conts. Sun. from 3:00
Admission Tax inc. - Adults 35¢, Children 16¢
Friday and Saturday, June 16-17
A Big Double Bill
BANDITS OF EL DORADO
with the Durango Kid and Smiley also the new Comedy team, “Mustard and Gravy”
also
UNDERTOW
with Scott Brady, John Russell. Most of the scenes in this offering was filmed against noted backgrounds in Chicago so it gives it a local interest.
On Sale At Low’s - Climax
Etiquet Deodorant-Spray - 49c; Campana Italian Balm - 4 oz. 49¢; Chamois - 85¢; Koroseal Baby Pants - 49¢-69¢; Sun Sox-Bear Brand, 9 - 9 1/2 - 10 - 10 1/2
- 39¢; Cenol Bug Blast Bomb - 1.49; DuPont Cellulose Sponge - 30¢-59¢
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From The June 12, 1925 Climax CrescentHorse Shoe Again Organized
The Climax Horse Shoe Club heid a meeting at the Crescent Office, Saturday evening and reorganized for the season.
S. W. Clark was elected President of the Club and Paul Smith, secretary and Treasurer. The membership fee of 50¢ each was decided upon and the club started out again this year stronger than ever. The new grounds which are being contributed by Burton Snow at the rear of his garage has added much interest and enthusiasm to the players. A lot of work has been contributed in grading and leveling the ground and four truck loads of gravel have been hauled in putting three courts in the very best of condition. The club now has shoes and courts to accommodate 12 players at a time. If you are not now a member better see Sid Clark or Paul Smith and have them add your name to the list.
Scotts is coming over Saturday after noon to play the Climax Horse Shoe Players and everyone is invited to be on hand.
Base Ball - Climax
The Climax Ball Team gave a good account of themselves last Sunday when they defeated the fast A.B. Stove team 16 to 9 on the Postum Athletic Field, Battle Creek. The game was free from errors on both sides for the number of scores, but was featured by heavy hitting in safe territory. The boys made a fine showing and are fast getting back into that old form. Don Budson did the pitching for Climax with Bull Durham behind the bat. A. B. Stove used three pitchers during the game but was unable to curb the heavy hitting of the Climax sluggers.
