Wednesday October 17, 2012
Kaieteur News
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National Junior Chess champion Mayor Green 78th to be in rigid defence of title celebrated with 7-a-side tourney - Patrick ‘Labba’ Barton donate trophies & playing bibs
Hai Feng Su (left) and Ron Motilall locked in battle during their game.
Patrick Barton (left) is all smiles as he hands over the winner’s trophy to Lennox Arthur. At right is Earl O’Neil. City Mayor Hamilton Green’s 78th birth anniversary will be celebrated in fine style when 32 teams clash in a specially arranged 7-a-side tourney on Friday November 9, Tuesday 13 and Sunday 18 at the GFC and Den Amstel Grounds. And to ensure a smooth and satisfying tournament, former National footballer and Captain Patrick ‘Labba’ Barton has donated the first and second place trophies along with two sets of bibs that the competing teams will use during the competition. Barton, a former Pele FC player, handed over the items to Coordinator Lennox Arthur noting that he is very pleased
to be associated with a competition that celebrates another milestone of a great Guyanese statesman. Arthur revealed that the format of the tournament is designed to ensure that fans have an abundance of excitement. He revealed that he has been doing similar competitions (7 & 11-a-side) for the past 31 years in celebration of Green’s contribution to sports and Guyana. Barton, who made his debut as a junior national in 1971 and at the senior level as a 16-year-old in 1973, voiced his delight in being able to do his part to encourage activity that keeps
the players focused on developing their skills. He also holds the distinction of Captaining Guyana to victory in the Inter Guiana’s Cup competition twice. Arthur stated that more information surrounding the tournament would be released in the coming days while also thanking some other sponsors who have come on board to date; Macorp, Guyana Beverage Inc., Nazar Mohamed, New Thriving Restaurant, Ansa McAl, Eddie Grant, Brian Tiwari, Chris Fernandes, Col. Laurie London, Dr Colin Watson, Ramsay Ali and Courtney Benn.
Dyna Ravens, Pacesetters win respective finals As predicted, Dyna Rave n s G u a r d Ry a n Stephney produced an outstanding performance, dumping in a game-high 19 points to lead his team to a 79-73 win over Colts in the final of the First Division segment of the ‘Refresh Your Game’ Gatorade-sponsored Pepsi Sonics organized Basketball Tournament which ended on Sunday, at Burnham Court. He received support from Ryan Gullen, who poured in 14, while Jermaine Slater contributed 13. For Colts, Sheldon Thomas netted 18 points, while Shelroy Thomas and
Dave Causeway added 17 apiece. In the Third Division final, Pacesetters defeated Colours Panthers 65-50 with Joslyn Crawford leading the way with 18 points, while Shawn Gillis and Dwight Gray contributed 10 points each. For Panthers, Haslyn Hooper had a team high 12 points, while Morris Archer and Jonathan Puran added 10 apiece. In the Exhibition match, Pepsi Sonics Juniors beat Bobby Juniors. Meanwhile, the Executives and Members of the Pepsi Sonics Basketball
have extended heartfelt thanks to all who came on board to make the tournament a success. In a release, the club offered special thanks to Demerara Distillers Ltd for being the main sponsor, while Sankar Auto Parts, Ganesh Parts, Perreira Mining, Bacchus Drug Store, OG Shipping, Giftland Office Max, 4R Bearings, Pro Graphics, Antarctic Maintenance and Repairs, Mackeson, Automotive Essentials, Dalip Tr a d i n g , E . C Vi e i r a , Church’s Chicken, media, tournament officials, the public and fans, all came in for special mention.
National junior chess champion Hai Feng Su exhibited determination last weekend to defend his title when he defeated two main challengers in the SASHA CELLS 2012 National Junior Chess Championship at Olympic House, Kingston. The first to fall was Anthony Drayton followed by former junior champion Ron Motilall. Both players were forced to resign to the reigning junior champion. Motilall’s forces became casualties in a lost endgame, while Drayton was unable to avoid a heavy loss of material and extricate himself
from a hopeless position. He recently returned from Suriname representing Guyana at the Umada Cup tournament and won the best Under-17 trophy and a US$700 prize. The points standings after three rounds read: Hai Feng Su three, Davion Mars, Saeed Ali, Anthony Drayton and Carlos Petterson two each. Ron Motilall is the only player on one, while two other players Dravin Drickpaul and Trenton Bennett are yet to score. Play resumes today at Olympic House, Kingston from 17:00hrs.