By Staff
The Sports Bulletin Board normally runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. There are three ways to submit items for publication. You may fax a flyer or information sheet to the attention of Stephanie Denham at (601) 485-1275; e-mail the information to sports@themeridianstar.com; or mail the information to Sports Bulletin Board, The Meridian Star, P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, Miss. 39302. Call Stephanie Denham at 693-1551, ext. 3234 with any questions.
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Quitman Country Club Annual 4-Ball Invitational
There will be a 4-ball invitational June 8-9, tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day. Entry fee is $200 per team. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place. A catfish supper with all the trimmings Saturday night, Calcutta and music Saturday night, food and drinks each day on the course. For more information, call, the club pro shop at 776-2582, Frankie Felter, 776-6693, Wayne Litton, 776-2210, or Randy Plowden at 687-5251.
American Cancer Society
Buddy McGhee 6 Person Scramble
The American Cancer Society Buddy McGhee 6 person scramble golf tournament will be held June 22-23. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is June 20. Cost is $330 per team ($55 per player- includes mulligan) Call Briawood Country Club at 681-6183.
The Kenyatta Walker Foundation
Champions for Children Celebrity Golf
The Kenyatta Walker Foundation Champions for Children Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held June 28-29, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club at the Pearl River Resort. Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mississippi. Sponsorship Levels are Platinum (six players) $15,000; Gold sponsor (six players), $10,000; Silver sponsor(four players), $5,000; Corporate sponsor (four players),$2,500; Scoreboard sponsor,( two players), $1,500; Hole sponsor, $250; Cart Sponsor, $100; and a golf patron, $325 (Individual golfer). For more information call Kimberly Sharp, at 321-5006 or 918- 5065.
Quitman Country Club Mixed Scramble
There will be a mixed scramble golf tournament at the Quitman Country Club on June 29-30. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be a steak dinner after play on Saturday and snacks after play on Sunday. Entry fee is $50 per person, and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information call Frankie Felter at 776-6693 or Randy Plowden at 687-5251.
Newton Country Club Two Person Scramble
A two person scramble golf tournament will be held June 29-30 at the Newton Country Club. Entry fee is $25 per person with a limited field of first 36 teams. Tee times are 1 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call Joel Nelson, 683-3770 or 683-3101, Clay Chapman at 683-3422 or 683-3351 or Tommy Harthcock at 683-6936 or 683-2311.
RACING
Causeyville Raceway
The Go-Kart racing season is under way at Causeyville Raceway. Causeyville Raceway is located two miles south of Causeyville on the Causey-Clarke Rd. For more information, call 644-3535.
STA-BIL Mississippi Mower Mania
A Race for Riding Lawn Mowers, will be held June 8 at Horn Lake, at 1 p.m. at "Bullfrog Corner", Highway 51 and Goodman Road. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12 and free for kids under five. This is sanctioned by the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association. For more information call USLMRA at (847) 729-7363 or www.letsmow.com
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
Brett McClendon Memorial Baseball Classic
A baseball tournament will be held on June 7-9 at Bearpen Park in Cleveland. There will be two age groups 12 under and 13 under. Fee is $200 with three games guaranteed. All money will go to a scholarship at Delta State University. For more information call Destry Harmon at 662-742-4242.
Pensacola Summer Classic
The Pensacola "Summer Classic" Super Series Baseball of America National Qualifying Tournament will be held June 7-9. Individual ages are 8U-12U Coach pitch. For more information contact Kevin Windham at (850) 968-5619 or Rob Mason at (850) 587-4027 or visit the web site at www.eteamz.com/pensacolasuperseries.
Pensacola Firecracker Classic
The Pensacola "Firecracker Classic" Super Series Baseball of America National Qualifying Tournament will be held June 28-30. Individual ages are U8 coach pitch to U14. For more information contact Kevin Windham at (850) 968-5619 or Rob Mason at (850) 587-4027 or visit the web site at www.eteamz.com/pensacolasuperseries.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS
Relay for Life Softball Tournament
The annual Relay for Life fundraiser will hold a co-ed softball tournament and walkathon will be held June 7-8 at the Laurel Sportsplex. The tournament will start at 6 p.m. and is a two home run limit. Entry fee is $50 per team and or $20 per person with a limit of 10 teams. Deadline to enter is June 4. Call Carey Ivins at 580-7266 or Pam Holifield at 649-9010.
Hub City Summer Blast
There will be a USSSA national qualifier softball tournament at Tatum Complex in Hattiesburg on June 8-9 for men's class B/C and D/E. For class B/C there is a three home run limit and in class D/E there is a one home run limit. Entry fee is $175. Call Otis Brumfield at 228-452-7836 or 228-697-6730 or email at MSUSSSA@DATASYNC.COM
Hub City Summer Blast
Girls Fast Pitch and Women's Slow-pitch Softball
There will be a USSSA National Qualifier softball tournament on June 14-15. Entry fee is $200 for the fastpitch and $175 for the slow-pitch. Call Otis Brumfield at 228-452-7836 or 228-697-6730 or email at MSUSSSA@DATASYNC.COM
East Mississippi Community College 17 and Under SAAU State Tournament
The 17 and under SAAU State Tournament will be held June 14-16, at East Mississippi Community College. The registration fee is $300 per team. For more information contact James Creer at 662-476-5139.
CAMPS
East Central Community College Baseball Camp
The ECCC Baseball camp will be held over two weeks and are scheduled for ages 6-12 May 28-May 30, 8 a.m.-noon each day. Another camp will be held for students age 13 to high school juniors, June 17-June 19, 9 a.m.- noon each day. Both camps will be held at Jamie Clark Memorial Stadium. Cost in $40 per camper. For more information contact coach Jake Yarborough, at ECCC 1-877-462-3222, ext. 374 or 310. Or email him at jyarborough@eccc.cc.ms.us.
MCC/Rush Baseball Camp
MCC/ Rush Baseball Camp will be held June 3-7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $115 per player. This camp is for boys and girls ages 5-14. Call Chad Caillet for more information at 484-8680 or (800) MCC-THE-1 ext. 680.
Southern Miss Baseball Camp
The University of Southern Mississippi will hold a baseball camp June 3-6 (kids day camp), June 30-July 2 ( pitching and catching) and July 21-23 (total skills camp)There is a $75 deposit assure participation. For more information call the baseball office at USM at 266-5427 or visit their web site at www.SOUTHERNMISS.com