Batter's box and home plate. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / ca2hillBatter's box and home plate. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / ca2hill
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Four Local Teams in Ontario Challenge Cup

The Laverne Reichert Memoriol Ontario Challenge Cup gets underway tomorrow in London.

Organizers say 12 teams from 10 leagues will be competing for a paid berth to the 71st ISC World Tournament in August 2017.

The local teams taking part in the Ontario Challenge Cup are the Fullarton A's, Wiarton Nationals, Dundalk Smoke and Shakespeare Falcons.

The games begin Friday night with Glanworth taking on the Kitchener DiamondJaxx at 7 p.m. and Melbourne vs Fullarton. The Innerkip Expos and Jarvis J's play at 9 p.m. along with the Dundalk Smoke and Glen Wlliams Ale Stars.

Games continue Saturday and Sunday. The Championship is Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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