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Suds Star Osier, a Montana State graduate, Osier recalls going out to the
estimates that over the seven-wee movies with star QB Donovan Mc-
When the Philadelphia Eagles travel
period the Eagles are in town hel Nabb. "The players are still kids,"
north in late-July to conduct their
do about 40,000 pounds of laur.ir.- Osier says. "They just have really
training camp on the campus of
And as if that's not enough to keep nice toys."
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SPORTSFEST
Valley sports fans shouldn't hold their A-MAZING MAZE
collective breaths for an Olympic bid "If you build it, they will come." This oft-repeated line from Field of
anytime soon, but that doesn't mean Dreams could very easily be applied to the incredible corn mazes creat-
sports of all sorts can't be celebrated ed by John Pergosky at his farm. Bear Rock Junction. Now, Pergosky
simultaneously. This is the raison doesn't hear voices, but last year's maze, carved in the likeness of a
d'etre of the fifth annual Allentown dragon protecting a castle, drew thousands from miles around. Many
Valley Sports Fest. were newcomers to corn mazes and corn according to Pergosky. "I was
On July 13, 14, and 15, athletes of all surprised at the number of people who've never been in a cornfield.
shapes, sizes, and skill compete in "I remember running through cornfields when I was young and how
their various sports at locations all much fun that was." Those fond memories from his childhood inspired
over Allentown. The main venue is at Mm, his four children, Ms wife Ann. and brother
Cedar Beach, but Irving Park (cycling, their own field of dreams.
in-line skating), Jordan Park (tennis),
Alton Park (racquetball and rugby) After three days of slicing and dicing, the Pergoskys had carved a trail
and Union Terrace (volleyball) will be over 3.5 miles long and complex enough to keep most any navigator
host to quite a few crowds as well. occupied for at least an hour.
For those who believe that the term For the Pergoskys, though, it was truly a labor of loute. Says John, "As
"athlete" can apply to those on four -A farmer I deal with 12 to 15 customers, When.the maze opens, then
legs as well as two, a dog agility we're dealing with the genera! public and that makes it fun. It was
competition will be held at Cedar really nice to see all the families together. We had people who would
Beach, with all dogs welcome to finish the maze in the afternoon and come back at night with their kids
compete. and go through the maze with a flashlight."
For a complete list of events and how John won't aive away the secrets to his technique for making the maze,
to participate, call 610-703-2181 or meor'c. matoa ,/,;iji jje a pirate guarding his ship.
visit Sports Fest on the web at
www. sportsf est. org. It sails at noon on Saturdays and Sundays and 3:30 pm from
Wednesday through Friday. Pergosky expects the pirate to be on
660 New York Mets. Home of gravelly voiced Hall of Fame announc-
er Bob Murphy.
Greased Lightning 700 Cincinnati Reds. Joe Nuxhall, the youngest player ever to
Perhaps the most uniquely American of inventions is the appear in a major league game (16 in 1944), is a treasure. At
automobile. Americans love their cars and love to show it. the end of each game you'll hear "The old lefthander is rounding
To wit, not one, but two fetes at Macungie Memorial Park for third and heading home."
in August.
720 Chicago Cubs. It behooves all Cubs broadcasters to have a
On August 3, 4, and 5, the 38th annual Das Awkscht Fes- sense of humor. These guys sure do.
cht honors cars in the Pontiac family. Over 1,000 cars will
fill the park and be complemented by music, games, a flea 750 Atlanta Braves. Yes, Atlanta. For Braves fans only, with not a
market, and arts and crafts. hint of objectivity. In their eyes, the Braves are good while their
opponents are the source for all evil on the planet.
Das Awkscht Fescht appeals to auto connoisseurs with an
appreciation for antique, classic, and sports cars. The 770 New York Yankees. Easily the most obnoxious baseball
Wheels of Time, running August 24th through the 26th, broadcasters on the radio. John Sterling and Michael Kay
attracts fans of custom cars. The highlight of the weekend like hearing each other talk just slightly less than they like hear-
is when the cars parade through nearby Emmaus to the ing themselves.
delight of onlookers. 900 Toronto Blue Jays. Venerable Jays announcer Tom Cheek
The fact that the cars are customized allows for a wide is affable and accurate.
variety of shapes and colors. Mike Sersen, former W.O.T. 1000 Chicago White Sox. Duller than a plastic butter knife.
secretary, once viewed the Wheels of Time from a hot Guaranteed to inspire sleep.
air balloon and compared the sight to a large bag of
jelly beans. He believes that much of the appeal lies in 1020 Pittsburgh Pirates. The first radio station in the country.
the fact that each car is a confluence of nostalgia and Lanny Fratfare is the long-time voice of the Bucs and
individual taste. concludes each Pirate win, regardless of how narrow, with
the proclamation, "There was nooooooo doubt about it!"
1080 Boston Red Sox. The station is actually out of Hartford, but Jerry
Trupiano and Joe Castiglione do a superb job of describing the
"Curse of the Bambino" on a nightly basis.
1210 Philadelphia Phillies. Last, but not least the Phightin' Phils and
the unmistakable Harry Kalas.
SPIN CYCLE
weiy day that a world champi-
onship event comes to the area. July
25th-29th the world's fastest junior
scend on the Lehigh
Vatey Velodrome in Trexlertown