May 24, 2019 Issue, Page 13 of 14

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sports Seeing Home tournament scheduled for weekend By William B. Carroll will include players from team Krajnik’s son played on was blinded by line drive hit Sports Editor southwest Oklahoma, the in the fall of 2015. directly between his eyes dur- OKC metropolitan area, and Krajnik said the team ing a sandlot baseball game If the inclement weather the Texas panhandle. For was competing in an autism in Jersey City, N.J. following holds off for a few more days, instance, the tournament awareness tournament and “The Shot Heard Round the various teams from Okla- includes several teams from they wanted a special jersey World” game between the homa and Texas will have the Moore, Okla., and Perryton, depicting puzzle pieces in Brooklyn Dodgers and New chance to compete Saturday Texas. honor of the cause. Ultimately York Giants on Oct. 3, 1951. and Sunday in the fourth Krajnik said when he and in reaching out to find spon- The story further told how annual Seeing Home tourna- his wife started the tourna- sors for the jersey, Krajnik’s Lucas fought through his ment. ment back in 2016 they had wife Alisha made contact disability and went on to land Over 54 teams had regis- no idea it would eventually online with Chris Lucas, the ajob covering major league tered for the tournament by grow into its current size. son of longtime New York baseball as a broadcaster in earlier this week, including, “The original plan was just broadcaster Ed Lucas. New York City. for the first time in the tour- to do it for one year and that At that time a book had re- Chris Lucas, his father Ed nament's history, 19 softball would be it,” Krajnik said. cently been published about and the book agreed to spon- teams. The event actually started Ed Lucas’ life titled “Seeing sor the kids, Krajnik said. He According to event orga- somewhat indirectly as part Home, the Ed Lucas Story.” said it was a dream come true nizer Trinton Krajnik, teams of asponsorship deal for a The story told of how Lucas’ as the sponsored shirts read “Sponsored by Seeing Home, the Ed Lucas Story, published by Derek Jeter.” “Having Jeter’s name on Elk City sports from the past their jersey really meant alot to the kids,” Krajnik said. will be the first year that the urday night there will also be After that experience, when tournament will also include the Ballpark Bash in the base- Jon Bawden, Jordan Wil- singles ahead of doubles by Krajnik was looking to regis- softball component and all ball complex following all liamson, Lewis Long, Christ Dayne Parker and Jase Mor- ter the team of boys for their respective Kids Incorporated games will be played at the of the day’s games. Krajnik The Elk City Daily News Smith, Zachary Kamphaus, gan as well as a run-scoring Elk City baseball and softball said the event would include May 1969 Ben Wooters, Jeremy Gray, single from Cale Elam. league in the spring of 2016 complex on Saturday and food, inflatables, a movie and Jamal Dickerson, Jason he was approached about pos- Sunday and will include sev- ahome run derby. A silent O'Hara, Vermillion Spark Phelps, Billy Joe Kamphaus, sibly putting on a tournament. eral separate divisions for 12 auction will also occur that Southwestern Honor List Candace Presley, Zachary Go-Kart Race Results At first he said he thought it and under, 10 and under and will include items donated Smith and Daniel Stephens. was too much work but his eight and under athletes. by local businesses and such Two former Elk Citians are Patriots team members are The Red Dirt Raceway wife called him and suggested For those winning their teams as the Oklahoma City currently bringing fame to Dusty Grant, Junior Bal- held its opening race for the doing a Seeing Home tourna- divisions, Krajnik said there Dodgers and the Texas Rang- Southwestern State College’s deras, Sara Bawden, Chris 2009 season on Sunday, May ment in honor of Ed Lucas will be special prizes. For the ers. baseball squad as both Sonny Lee, Brad Garrison, Josh Wil- 17, 2009. Go-kart drivers and using the proceeds from boys will be replica Boston Not only is the event a great Vermillion and Tommy liamson, Les Perkins, Kristi from the surrounding area the tournament to give back Red Sox World Series rings event for a worthy cause, it O'Hara were mentioned Darling, Richard DeLaRosa, to the Ed Lucas Foundation, and for the girls will be jew- also benefits the community among the batting leaders competed in six different Ben Jackson, Jeremy Baker, classes. The results from which offers financial support eled tiaras. of Elk City in hotel night stays in the District 9 Conference Joel Phelps, Scott Kincaid, to those who are blind/visual- “They always go above and and food and gas purchases, standings. Chris Wooters, David Per- the first race of the season ly impaired and others living beyond in what they give the Sonny was named as one of kins, Aaron Kauk and Ryan are as follows: Young Guns: with a disability. winners of the tournament,” according to Cupp. 1st place - Carson Hogue. Krajnik said the first year said Danny Cupp with Kids Cupp noted that during the four All-Star outfielders ear- Copenhaver. tournament, not only will the lier this season and tommy ‘Young Guns Advanced: 1str ofthe tournament funds Incorporated of Elk City. was an honorable mention place- Jakob Ford; 2nd place were donated to the Ed Lucas Cupp said that Krajnik parking lot at the complex be infielder on the same confer- Williams, Maul Named Laramie Hogue. Jr. I: 1st Foundation and Dream always works very hard to full, but the roads leading too ence list. All-State place - Hunter Roark; 2nd League baseball of Elk City. bring the Seeing Home tour- the complex will also be filled Instandings released place -Brodie Leach; 3rd Now in its fourth year, pro- nament together every year. with cars, many of them from Friday Vermillion is found Elk City High School place - Trapper Roark. ceeds from the tournament Krajnik said itisn’t just outside southwest Oklahoma, sitting sixth in District 9 seniors Dunno Williams and are donated to the Founda- him, but a board of seven who help bring tax revenues batting standings with 25 hits Mike Mahl have been named tion, the Dream League and members and over 100 vol- to the city. at 72 times at bat for a.352 to the 4A boys west All-State 1 year ago to 90’ Foundation, which is unteers who work diligently “It is just a really big tour- average with 13 runs. The soccer team, according to 501 (c) (3) organization from September and October nament and Trinton does a top spot was held by South- coach Brad Kusik. The Elk City News focused on helping those with the year before each tourna- great job setting it up,” Cupp eastern’s Trent Baulch with a Williams and Mahl, who May 2018 addiction disabilities and ment to make sure each tour- said. -365 average. helped lead the Big Elks toa encouraging them to have a nament happens each year. Games are scheduled to district championship during Spring practice ends for passion for Jesus. The event isn’t just about begin at 9 a.m. Saturday for their junior seasons, will both football team This year’s tournament baseball and softball. On Sat- pool play. Legion Men Drop Two in represent Elk City in the Tourney All-State game in Choctaw in They gathered for a final late July. time on Wednesday. They Elk City’s American Legion were ready. baseballers opened their ‘The Elk City football team 1969 summer season Sunday Mavericks Win Mon. conducted its final spring The Elk City High School Golf Teams and Golf afternoon with a double- Twinbill practice session on Wednes- Boosters would like to sincerely thank the header in a pre-season round day. It was the seventh drill. community for the success of our recent April 27 robin in Woodward and “got Cade Harris struck out 10 The Oklahoma Secondary Annual Golf Boosters Tournament. We appreciate to see the big boys.” and surrendered no earned ‘School Activities Association 6 Elk City Golf & CC, the players, and the following The locals opened their runs as the Elk City Mav- allows for 10 for any team in afternoon with a battle with ericks 3A American Legion the state. Five can be with ‘ea> hole sponsors for the continued support of our girls Alva and were on the short baseball team thumped Ar- full pads. @ and boys and the future of Elk City Golf! end ofa 4-3 decision with nett 13-4 Monday night in the “We will wear pads on three local pitchers seeing first game of a double-header Wednesday,” said Jay Mc- Moxy Realty Johnny Kincaid OFB action on the mound. at Ackley Park. Clure, an Elk City graduate Oklahoma Eye Institute Just Add Water Dennis Kauk of Leedey Harris, aleft-hander, and offensive coordinator Started the game but was pitched only five innings as for the Big Elks. “It’s our last Path To Miracles Premier Dental relieved early by Randy Poff. the Mavericks picked up an- Paul Firth MD Property by Andrew Poff hurried until the final other run-rule win, Elk City Elk City had 45 kids prac- Paul Jones Drug Rick Rainey CPA inning when Norman Dean of (4-2) overall will return home tice on Tuesday. It was a good Pizza Hut Canute came in and relieved and host Frederick. Game- number, according to head Ricky Nagle him. times are 6 and 8 p.m., ac- coach Todd Beer. Elk City Tag Agency Ricky Rejino, Consultant Inthe second game Ron- cording to coach Jim Smith. CP Well Testing First National Bank Rim Rock Services nie O’Hara went all the way Culver Electric GAS Roy Garrison OFB against Woodward and lost Big innings doom Outlaws Culverstone Homes Gary's Auto Body 5-2. 10 years ago Doug Gray Auto Grandview Pharmacy S&T Flowback The Elk City Daily News Aseven-run third inning Dr. Lisa Walker Great Plains Bank Select Energy ‘May 2009 triggered the Bulldogs toa K&J Diesel Hutchinson Oil Co. Stover Family Chiropractic 7-2vvictory over the Elk City Terry's Fumiture The Elk City Daily News Travelers Thump Wood- Outlaws in Midget baseball L&R Tire Hyiton’s Flowers May 1994 ward in Double Header Legacy Bank Interbank TIIPS Insurance Home Opener Tt was the Outlaws’ second Lubriflange LLC Jack Morrison DDS Tom & Carol Harguess Three Soccer Teams Win consecutive victory, who Mane Attraction Jet S| United Country Exploration Coming off a 3-1 showing were out-hit 6-3 and made District in the Midwest City Memo- five errors. Moran Equipment JKM Truck & Trailer Repair Realty Three Elk City soccer rial Day Tournament over The Outlaws only runs teams won district champi- the weekend, the Oklahoma came in the fourth inning. onships recently here in the Travelers 18-and-under Cole, Catch Geno and Ty had Great Plains playofts. squad opened its home sea- key hits for the Outlaws. Winning titles were the un- son Wednesday night with a Geno suffered the loss, der-10 Strikers, the under-12 twin bill sweep of Woodward working four innings. Outlaws and the under-14 at Ackley Park. A four-run outburst led Patriots. Hits were hard to come by Kingfisher to a7-5 victory Members of the Strikers early in the opener, but Trev- over the Outlaws at Kingfish- are Trey Campbell, Josh or Bowen’s first inning solo er. The Yellowjackets were Stovall, Klint Keevert, Dustin home run staked the hosts to in a3-3 tie until breaking the Boise, Matt Cook, Devon Du- 1-0 lead they would never game open. pree, Matt Yost, Brant Hale relinquish. The Travelers Elk City out-hit Kinfisher and Dennis Dixon. pushed the advantage to 4-0 5-3 but made three errors. ‘Members of the Outlaws with three runs on four hits Cole, Tatye and Alex each are Caleb Gladd, Cody Jones, in the third as Jake Barrios had a hit.