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Golf Tournament

It was the "Roaring '20s." The period of the flappers, bathtub gin, the "St. Valentine's Day massacre"--and golf in San Jose.

Because it was in the 1920s when a golf tournament was born in San Jose. And the Santa Clara County County Championship is still going strong today.

In fact, the 71st edition of the tournament, now held in honor of 16-time champion Ernie Pieper, returns to the San Jose Country Club June 7-8.

The scratch tourney features both a championship and seniors championship (50 and over) division.

Casey Boyns, the 1996 NCGA Player of the year, is the defending champion in the championship division, and Clyde Berg is the defending champ in the seniors division.

Pieper won the tournament 16 times. Other past champions include Forrest Fezler, Nathaniel Crosby, Ron Cerrudo, John Lotz, Dick Lotz, and Greg Galasso (a four-time winner).

For registration information, call host professional and tournament organizer Barry Brumfield at 258-3636.

Adult Softball

The Saratoga adult softball league is accepted signups from coed teams interested in playing in the summer season. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The season runs June 10-July 31. For more information, call 868-1234.

Basketball Clinic

A summer basketball clinic for girls in grades 7-12 will be held June 23-July 24, 1-3 p.m. each day (Monday through Thursday each week), in the gym at Saratoga High School. The cost is $150 per player.

Saratoga girls' varsity basketball head coach Bret Yeilding will serve as camp director, with former top players assisting as clinic staff members.

For information, call Yeilding at 415/585-5883.

Track and Field

The annual family track and field meet will return to Saratoga on May 31, 8 a.m. The cost is $5 for individuals or $10 per family. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics, Saratoga High School and other charities.

For information, call Gary Jones at 356-5901, Brit Grim at 925-6130 or Rich Wolters at 925-6514.

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