Published: August 02, 2008 11:06 pm      

Local sports briefs 8/3

AAABA

Altoona Regional in full swing

ALTOONA – Matt Scholley went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs for Altoona Johnston Realty in a win over Buffalo in the AAABA Altoona Regional Tournament.

Buffalo beat Elk County 13-8 earlier Saturday.

Elk County plays Buffalo at noon today with the winner facing Altoona at 4 p.m.



The essay contest is back

n What: AAABA essay contest, sponsored by The Tribune-Democrat.

n How to enter: In no more than 200 words, answer this question: “What is your all-time favorite AAABA tournament team, and why?”

n Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 7.

n Submission: Entries may be mailed to AAABA Essay Contest, The Tribune-Democrat, 425 Locust Street, P.O. Box 340, Johnstown, Pa. 15901; e-mailed to sports@tribdem.com; or dropped off at the newspaper office on Locust Street in Johnstown, or at the Somerset office at 257 Plank Road.

n Prizes: The grand-prize winner will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the second night game at Point Stadium. That person and two other runners-up will receive four all-week passes to tournament games. The Tribune-Democrat will announce winners and publish the winning essay on Sunday, Aug. 10.



Tickets available for purchase

Tickets for the AAABA National Tournament are on sale now at many locations in and around Johnstown.

n Bi-Lo Supermarkets – Osborne St., Windber, Westwood and Northern Cambria

n The Bistro

n CBM Business Machines

n Cambria County Chamber of Commerce

n Cernic’s

n Convention Bureau and Visitors Center

n Em’s Sub Shops – Downtown, Goucher St., Geistown and Westmont

n Fox’s Pizza

n Giant Eagle – Goucher St.

n Habits

n Hornick’s Auto Sales

n Ideal Markets – Four locations

n J&M Parking

n Kogut’s Action Awards

n Martella’s Pharmacy – Three locations

n Meatballs

n Roxberry Creamery

n Sporting Goods Discounters

n The Candy Store

n The Galleria

n Tony’s Subs

n United Jewelers

n Vizza’s Barber & Style Shop

n Weaver’s Restaurant

n Stevens Carpet One

n Valley Printing

n Wolf’s

n Moxham Lumber

n McCune’s News

n Cambria County War Memorial Arena