Sports shorts: February 6, 2012

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February 6, 2012

Anonymous Press-Republican The Press Republican Mon Feb 06, 2012, 02:23 AM EST

Saranac Booster Club scheduled meeting tonight

SARANAC — The Saranac Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the large instruction room at the high school.

New members are welcomed.

Plattsburgh's Bainbridge get fourth hole-in-one

HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Plattsburgh's Don Bainbridge recorded the fourth hole-in-one of his golfing career when he aced the par-three, 130-yard third hole at the Country Club of Hilton Head on Jan. 31. Bainbridge used an eight-iron to get the hole-in-one.

Tom Cuomo, Max Schlitter and Bob Orarato were witnesses to the shot.

Loiselle hoops tourney to be held March 31, April 1

CROWN POINT — Essex County Sheriff's Office will be holding its Annual Sgt. Eric P. Loiselle Basketball Tournament at Crown Point Central School at 8 a.m. on March 31 and April 1.

There is a $150 entry fee; limited to the first 10 teams. Anyone interested can call Chris Thwaits or Lloyd LaMotte at 873-6988 or 572-6714.