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Ishpeming-Negaunee women hand out season awards

Members of championship teams in the Ishpeming-Negaunee Women’s Horseshoe League were honored at its annual picnic. Division I champion Tino’s members include, in the photo above from left, Becky Hill, Kathy Maynard, Julie Miron, captain Vicki Piirainen and Martha Dierks. Not pictured is Nicole Hyttinen. In Division II in the photo below, champion Venice players are, front row from left, Carrie Bertucci and Loretta Waananen. Top row from left, Mel Cox, Nancy Spencer, captain Kelly Hebert, Rhonda Bertucci and Sandy Langsford. (Submitted photos)

By Journal Sports Staff

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming-Negaunee Women’s Horseshoe League concluded its 46th year at its annual picnic on Aug. 25 at the American Legion near Greenwood Location.

In Division I, Tino’s Bar & Pizza won the title with Ralph’s Deli runners-up. Named Most Fun Player was Deb Annala and Best Sportswomanship Team was Cascade Inn.

Tino’s totaled 117 points, with Ralph’s at 86, Negaunee Township QuickShooters 58, Wonder Bar 55 and Cascade Inn 44.

In Division II, Venice won the title in its first year in the league, with Maki’s Mini Mart in second. Most Fun Player was Jodi Wiljanen and Sportswomanship went to Congress Pizza.

Venice compiled 85 points in a close race with Maki’s getting 79, Congress Pizza 73, Riverside Club 71 and American Legion 52.

Information compiled by Journal Sports Editor Steve Brownlee. His email address is sbrownlee @miningjournal.net.

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