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Gary Harley Memorial Tournament takes a run in the park

Inuvik Slo-Pitch association resumes after a year-long hiatus.
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Manny Ipana is about to connect with a pitch thrown by Elton Ruben during a game June 27. The tournament wasnSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™t just a chance for players to stretch their legs SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½” it also allowed local vendours to sell meals and snacks to the eager crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

After missing a year thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gary Harley Memorial hit the Inuvik Baseball Field June 25-27. Eight teams came from across the Delta to compete in the Slo-Pitch jamboree, braving scorching suns, high humidity and swarms of mosquitoes to compete for the top prize. When the dust settled, team JMB were this yearSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s champions. Inuvik Slo Pitch association is playing games two to three times a week this summer.

Jason Baxter takes a swing at a pitch during playoff action at the Gary Harley Memorial tournament June 27. Eight teams came to Inuvik from as far away from Fort McPherson. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Jason Baxter takes a swing at a pitch during playoff action at the Gary Harley Memorial tournament June 27. Eight teams came to Inuvik from as far away from Fort McPherson. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

Elton Ruben prepares to knock one to the outfield during a June 27 game. Many legendary athletes made their return after a year hiatus. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Elton Ruben prepares to knock one to the outfield during a June 27 game. Many legendary athletes made their return after a year hiatus. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

Clinton Gordon hits a grounder in the latter innings of a game June 27. With no risk of the sun setting, games had no time limit for completion, forcing the teams to battle it out in style. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Clinton Gordon hits a grounder in the latter innings of a game June 27. With no risk of the sun setting, games had no time limit for completion, forcing the teams to battle it out in style. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

Luke Steen reaches out for a foul ball before it passes over the fence. With eight teams competing over three days, the tournament was an excellent draw to Chief Jim Koe Park. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Luke Steen reaches out for a foul ball before it passes over the fence. With eight teams competing over three days, the tournament was an excellent draw to Chief Jim Koe Park. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo


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