Kentville Wildcats

At Kamloops, B.C.        Aug. 25-29, 2005   Pool A: Ontario, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba Pool B:  Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, Alberta, Québec, Kamloops All times Pacific Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005 Visitor Home Team 9:00 a.m. Norbrock British Columbia vs Manitoba 9:15 a.m. Field 2 Saskatchewan vs Alberta 12:00 p.m. Norbrock Nova Scotia vs Ontario 12:15 p.m. Field 2 Quebec vs Newfoundland 3:00 p.m. Norbrock New Brunswick vs British Columbia 5:45 p.m. Norbrock Manitoba vs Ontario 7:45 p.m. Norbrock Opening Ceremonies 8:30 p.m. Norbrock Kamloops Saskatchewan Friday, Aug. 26, 2005 9:00 a.m. Norbrock Nova Scotia vs New Brunswick 9:15 a.m. Field 2 Alberta vs Québec 12:00 p.m. Norbrock Kamloops vs Newfoundland 3:00 p.m. Norbrock Ontario vs British Columbia 3:15 p.m. Field 2 Manitoba vs Nova Scotia 5:30 p.m. Norbrock Saskatchewan vs Québec 8:00 p.m. Norbrock Alberta vs Kamloops Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 9:00 a.m. Norbrock Newfoundland vs Saskatchewan 9:00 a.m. Field 2 Ontario vs New Brunswick 12:00 p.m. Norbrock Québec vs Kamloops 12:00 p.m. Field 2 British Columbia vs Nova Scotia 2:45 p.m. Norbrock Newfoundland vs Alberta 2:45 p.m. Field 2 New Brunswick vs Manitoba 5:30 p.m. Norbrock 3A vs 2B 8:15 p.m. Norbrock 3B vs 2A Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005 9:30 a.m. Norbrock 1A vs Winner #21 12:30 p.m. Norbrock 1B vs Winner #22 3:30 p.m. Norbrock Bronze Medal Game 7:00 p.m. Norbrock Gold Medal Game

The Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League held its second of three preseason meetings today at Sport Nova Scotia in Halifax. The following are some of the highlights: -- The issue of seven-inning games vs. nine-inning games was raised via a motion from Truro, which expressed concerns about the commitment level of some of its veteran players in playing nine-inning games. The motion to switch to seven-inning games was defeated by a vote of 3-1, with Truro casting the lone vote in favour. The meeting continued with representatives from all teams still in attendance, and Truro representative Bruce Joshua stated if his team’s status was to change, the league would be notified within the next couple of days. -- The league accepted the application of the 2005 Nova Scotia Canada Games team for partial membership, and of the Sydney Sooners for full membership in 2005. The Canada Games team will play a 10-game schedule, travelling to play each of the five league teams twice during the regular season, with results from those games counting in the standings. The Sooners rejoin the league after a three-year absence, with Geoff MacLellan serving as the club’s executive director. Sydney’s coaching staff is expected to be named within the next couple of weeks. -- The league will send an all-star team to the Canadian senior championship Aug. 25 to 28 in Kamloops, B.C. Defending league and Canadian champion Dartmouth Moosehead Dry will place nine players on the roster, with the other four teams providing three players apiece. -- The league is planning a 26-game schedule in 2005, with play expected to begin the weekend of May 28 and 29. The regular season is expected to conclude the weekend of Aug. 13 and 14, with playoffs beginning as early as Aug. 17. The top four teams will make the postseason. If Sydney does not make the playoffs, both semifinals and the final will be best-of-seven series. Should Sydney qualify for the playoffs, the semifinals will be best-of-fives, but the final will still remain a best-of-seven. The league’s final preseason meeting will be held April 30 at noon at Sport Nova Scotia.

The Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League is accepting applications for membership for the 2005 season. Application forms are available from league secretary/treasurer Kay Sperdakes by e-mail at chris.sperdakes@ns.sympatico.ca or by phone at 865-0359. Deadline for submissions is March 1. For more information, contact league president/chief administrative officer Jim McEachern at 564-9969 or e-mail jimmydan17@hotmail.com.

Check out the "2004 Highlights" link on the left-hand side of the page for information about the previous season. Information about the 2005 NSSBL season will be posted as it becomes available.

The Dartmouth Moosehead Dry won their 11th NSSBL title in 15 seasons tonight, finishing off the Kentville Wildcats 18-7 in front of about 400 fans, wrapping up the best-of-seven series in five games. At Beazley Field Kentville 020 050 0xx — 7 6 3 Dartmouth 111 841 2xx — 18 17 2 Ben Percy (LP), Jeff Bishop (4), Kevin Daurie (7) and Luke Smith; Trevor Zwaan (WP) and Nick Best. Kentville — Ian Mosher, two singles, RBI; Ian Lockhart, three-run homer; Dartmouth — Geoff MacLellan, two home runs, double, single, three RBI; Darren Doucette, home run, two singles, three RBI; Joel Irvine, home run, single, three RBI; Ryan Doucette, home run, double, two RBI; Jamie Vallis and Jason Irvine, two-run homers; Greg West, two singles, RBI.