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The Cubs returned to their winning ways with a 7-2 win over the Dodgers in a Major League game on Wednesday night at Lykins Park. In other games, the Storm defeated the Sidewinders in the Minor League, the Giants were victorious in the Junior League and the Pirates came away with a 17-7 win over the Dodgers in the Rookie League. In Little League Softball, the Marlins defeated the Cardinals. Major League Cubs 7, Dodgers 2 The Cubs scored all the runs they needed in the first two innings, including a four-run outburst in the first frame.

The Cubs and the Reds scattered hits all around the outfield in Tuesday's Major League final game but, in the end, it was the walks that decided the championship. Down 6-5 in the bottom of the sixth, the Cubs had to deliver two runs in their final at-bat to claim the postseason title. A sigh of relief and a cheer rose from the Cubs' dugout and fans when the Cubs tied the game at 6-all off a David Shields' bases-loaded walk. Then the cheer turned to a celebratory roar when Keith Johnson followed Shields at bat and was also delivered a bases-loaded walk to give the Cubs the 13-12 win and the Major League crown.

The Cubs cleaned up in the finals of the Rookie League baseball finals Friday at Veterans Park, rolling past the braves 14-7 to win the postseason tourney title and finish 12-0. "Everybody was getting their hits and we played good defense," said Cub coach Matt Hutti. "It was a great way to end the season. " The hits were big for the Cubs, but Hutti said defense was the key. "That's what won the game for us today," he said. "They got some good hits, too, our defense just did a good job of holding them.

The Cubs scored four runs in the first inning and didn't look back in a 6-4 win over the Yankees Wednesday night at Lykins Park. In the Minor League, The Timber Rattlers posted a 9-5 win over the Storm and the Yankees recorded a 7-3 victory over the Dodgers in the Rookie League. In Little League Softball, the Marlins came away with a 15-2 win over the Cubs. Major League Cubs 6, Yankees 4 Nathan Alvarado had two singles and Caleb Brown laced a triple to lead the Cubs past the Yankees.

The White Sox scored 11 times in the first inning and defeated the Orioles 13-1 in a Major League game at Lykins Park last week. Justin Overpeck and Jason Polley had two hits each for the White Sox. Polley went the distance on the mound and finished with five strikeouts. Jake Congleton and Kyron Osborne each had a single for the Orioles. Also last week, Austin¿Clark had three singles and Chase Scobee and Blake Hardiman added two hits apiece to pace the A's in a 16-3 win over the Orioles.

The Blue Building at City-County Park has been used for many events from family reunions to wrestling. But on Saturday, it was transformed into the “Blue Building Speedway” as 47 Cub Scouts from Pack 45 hit the track for their annual pinewood-derby event. In a pinewood derby, “drivers” cannot offer excuses about tire pressures, blown engines or another driver wrecking in front of them; it all comes down to each car's preparation, and, of course, gravity. But more importantly for the members of Pack 45, it was a chance to have fun. Pinewood committee co-chair and Tiger den leader Darrell Jordan said because the cars have to be put together from a kit, it turns out to be a family event.

I’ve worked at The Winchester Sun about a month now, and while there have been a few bizarre moments, there sure haven’t been any dull ones. Even though I spent four years in Lexington at the University of Kentucky, Winchester has a separate charm, history and culture of its own. Below are some small tidbits that have taught me this lesson (so far). Top 10 things I’ve learned during my first month in Winchester: 1. What the Ohio Navy is. And the first thing I learned is that this “Navy” is not the respected kind, and the “t” in “the” is not capitalized.

June 14, 1986 The Winchester Little League City Championship Game will be played Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at Lykins Park. Each year, the Little League pits the winners of each division and the runnersup in each division against each other in a season-ending championship game. This year, the A’s and the Cubs are on track to meet for the city championship while the Tigers and the Red Sox are expected to meet for the third-place trophy. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ratliff, of Longmont, Colo., arrived Thursday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Cole, Estes Drive, and his mother, Mrs. Bruce Ratliff, West Lexington Avenue, and other relatives here.

The members of Cub Scout Pack 45 in Nicholasville and their families rolled down to the Blue Building at City-County Park on Saturday for the annual pinewood derby, when scouts’ homemade wooden cars race each other down the track in heats lasting only a few seconds. Each car raced in three different heats, getting a shot at each track. The top five cars in speed and design — judged by four local officials, including an art teacher — got a chance to move on to a regional event in Richmond.

This year, nobody needs to remind you that it’s winter. If you don’t live it first-hand, you hear about it: mountains of snow, frozen cars, winds that cut sideways and cold air that literally takes your breath away. Yep, it’s winter. But look on the bright side. It might be cold, but at least you can walk around outside without worrying about being killed and eaten. You don’t have to keep your eyes peeled for creatures that are almost taller than a house, either.

July 2, 1984 The Giants won their second straight city Little League title Monday after defeating the Cubs 10-1. Eric Ware scored the first run for the Giants in the third inning. Jon Clough of the Giants struck out 12 batters to help lead his team to victory. Last summer's drought had no noticeable impact on the 1983 ginseng harvest, according to Agriculture Commissioner David E. Boswell. Recently compiled figures from across the commonwealth show a total harvest of 17,000 pounds.