The golf benefit for Phil and Stephanie Pirinelli is Saturday at Deerwood Golf Course, 1818 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Stephanie overcame childhood cancer. She earned her degree as an RN, married and adopted two children. The cancer affected the development of her leg, but doctors were able to save it. Shortly afterward, she developed congestive heart failure. This benefit and golf tournament are a way to financially help this family cover loss of income and medical bills not covered. Admission is $25 for nongolfers. Call Kristy (930-7263) or Ruth (471-4677).

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At the recent Nordic Challenge in Tuusula, Finland, Trevor Barron completed a 20-kilometer racewalk in one hour, 23 minutes and 49 seconds. Barron, the grandson of late Buffalo sportscaster Stan Barron and now a resident of Bethel Park, Pa., near Pittsburgh, met the Olympic "B" standard; he is now the sixth-fastest American ever. Barron's time also is the leading junior time in the world.

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The Monday Quarterback Club, the business group that backs the Buffalo Bills, will hold its first luncheon Monday at the Harbour Club in HSBC Arena. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for a buffet lunch and the program will follow at 12:15 p.m. Ed Kilgore of WGRZ-TV will emcee. A special guest will be Sal Maiorana, author of a new book, "Buffalo Bills -- a Complete Illustrated History." Bills General Manager Buddy Nix will also be on the program.

The event is open to club members and their guests. Those interested in joining the club can call 693-3807 or visit www.mondayqbc.com.

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The Buffalo Junior Sabres will open their Ontario Junior "A" Hockey league schedule Saturday at the Northtown Center in Amherst when they host the Hamilton Red Wings. Game time is 3 p.m. Next game will be at 7 p.m. Sunday against the Mississauga Chargers. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for students.

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The Niagara-Erie County Cleveland Browns Backers will meet to watch the team's games every Sunday at Martino's Meeting Place, 2469 Niagara Road, Wheatfield. For directions call 731-3662.

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ASAUSA Elite Fast-Pitch Umpire Mike LaTona has just returned from The Netherlands where he represented the U.S. at the European Softball Championship. LaTona attended the International Softball Federation Umpire School and now is one of only 58 fast-pitch umpires in the U.S. certified to umpire World Championships such as the Pan-American Games and the Olympics.

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BASEBALL: South Cheektowaga 11U Cooperstown travel team tryouts will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Losson Park, field No. 4. The birthday cutoff date is May 1, 1999. For questions contact Dave Balisteri at 836-4271 or DBalisteri@gmail.com.

BASKETBALL: The Police Athletic League of Buffalo is sponsoring a girls fall high school basketball league beginning Sept. 20 and ending Nov. 1. Games will be played on Monday nights at the Asarese-Matters Community Center, 50 Rees St. Registration is by team only at a cost of $250 per team. Call Orv Cott at 812-7251 or 851-4615. ... The WNY Board of Women's Sports will provide training for those wishing to become certified women's basketball officials. Contact Ken/Ton Continuing Education at 874-8500 to register. Instruction will begin Sept. 21.

COACHING: St. Joe's is looking for assistant coaches for baseball and a weight coach for the track team. Send resumes to Pete Schneider, Director of Athletics, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, 14223 or respond to pschneider@sjci.com.

FLOOR HOCKEY: Teams wanted for Monday nights at Spinners. Call Dennis at 822-3967.

GOLF: Beginning Sept. 13, the Hyde Park Golf Course will be open daily from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Call 297-2067.

ICE SKATING: Great Skate Inc. will host an annual open house at both the Hamburg and Orchard Park locations. There will be free skating from 10-11 a.m. Sunday at Leisure Rinks and 10-11 a.m. Sept. 19 at Hamburg Arena. Rental skates will be available at the Hamburg location. Register at either open house and receive a $5 discount on fall learn-to-skate/beginner hockey sessions beginning Sept. 27. All ages are welcome. Call 580-3458 or visit www.SK8GR8.com for details. Online registration is available.

MOTORCYCLES: The three-day Dunlop Ride for Charity will take place Sept. 17-19 at Sheridan Park in Tonawanda. All proceeds will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Make A Wish of Western New York. Events include a dice run, car cruise and a 5K run. Admission to Sheridan Park is free. Go to www.TeamCure.com.

ROLLER HOCKEY: Teams wanted for Sunday mornings and nights at Spinners. Call Dennis at 822-3967. ... Spinners will have programs for youth roller hockey ages 5-8, 9-11, 12-15 on Wednesday nights. Call Dennis at 822-3967.

SOCCER: The Delaware Soccer Club will hold travel team tryouts this month in Delaware Park for boys and girls ages 10-16. Visit www.delawaresoccerclub.com for dates, times, locations and age specifics or call the DSC office at 833-3616.

SOFTBALL: The Wings 14U girls travel team will hold a tryout at 5 p.m. Saturday at Cazenovia Park. For questions call 796-4700. The Wings 13U team will hold tryouts at noon Sept. 18 at Cazenovia Park. ... The WNY Mustangs 14U and 16U teams are looking for players to round out their 2011 squads. The teams will play in the WNY Fast-Pitch League and numerous tournaments. For a tryout and additional information contact: 14U Bob Seeger (435-3208); 16U Kevin Peterson (316-0196), Ken Gebrosky (696-0572) or Al Cavagnaro (799-2058).

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