Norwalk Scores and Standings: July 26

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The Norwalk senior American Legion team defeated Trumbull 5-2 late Monday night in Middletown to advance to the winner's bracket final in the state tournament. The game didn't end until around midnight as it started late due to a rain delay.

Spencer Jacoby had four RBI and Leon Fleming tossed a four-hitter for Post 12, which improved to 24-7.  

On Tuesday, Norwalk will take on Stamford, a 10-4 winner over Zone Four regular-season champion Greenwich, for a spot in the final. The contest is set for 6:30 p.m. at Bristol's Muzzy Field.

The Norwalk junior American Legion team had a 1-0 lead when Monday's game at RCP was suspended in the fifth inning. It will be resumed on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Cromwell High School.

Amateur David Pastore of Greenwich emerged as the leader after the first round of the 77th Connecticut Open at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield.

Pastore, who plays out of the eClub of Fairfield, stole the spotlight from 71 of the area's top professionals by shooting a sizzling 5-under par 66 Monday to grab a two-shot lead.

Pastore, the 2009 Connecticut Public Links chanpion,  had only one bogey on the day to go with four birdies and an eagle, which came on the uphill 463-yard par five eighth hole.  Pastore is looking to become the first amateur to win the Open since Jeff Hedden from Black Hall Club took home the trophy at Round Hill Club in 2008.

Hedden, who won the New England Amateur last week, is also in the field and is six shots back after an opening round 72.

Among local players, Wilton's Brian Murphy, who plays out of Brooklawn is tied for fourth after a 2-under 69.  At 71 are Redding's Jim St. Pierre, a former champion, and Norwalk's Gerry Courville.

Weston's Bernie D'Amato and Stamford's Mike Ballo Jr., who plays out of Woodway, are tied for 35th after carding 74s. Wilton's John Murphy is tied for 49th after a 75.

Danbury's Bensel and New Haven's Evan Beirne are tied for second at 68. Other former champs near the leaderboard include Kevin Giancola from Canton, Conn. (71), Steve Sokol from Orange Hills Country Club (74) and defending champion Kyle Gallo (74).

In the last 14 years, Gallo has won the Connecticut Open a record-tying four times.

Play will resume on Tuesday at at 7 a.m. with tee times running until 2:20 pm.  Following the conclusion of the second round, the field will be cut to the low 40 players, including ties, for the final round on Wednesday.

The annual Kayak For a Cause is set for Saturday at Compo Beach. Kayakers will swim across Long Island Sound to raise money for charity.

Check-in time is from 6-8 am with the race starts at 9 p.m. Pre-registration ends on Thursday.

For more information, contact Kayak For A Cause at 203-807-5322  or via email at: info@kfac.com

The Mike Garrity Elite Basketball Summer Camp at Compo Beach is set for the weeks of Aug. 15-19 and Aug. 22-26 from 2-4 p.m. each day.

The camp will be geared toward players from kindergarten through eighth grade and campers will be broken into groups based on age and skill level.

The camp stresses fundamentals. Development will come through drills, lectures and competition. Cost is $275 with a $75 discount for all players that sign up for both weeks.

For more info, call Glenn Katz at 203-856-7104 or Email istkatz22@yahoo.com.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

MONDAY'S RESULTS

Norwalk Sr. 5 Trumbull Sr 2

Norwalk Jr. 1, RCP Jr. 0, suspended, fifth inning

TUESDAY'S GAMES

Norwalk Sr.vs. Stamford Sr., 6:30 p.m., at Muzzy Field, Bristol

Norwalk Jr. vs RCP Jr., completion of suspended game, 4 p.m., at Cromwell High School

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL STANDINGS