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Red hot Perry leads Swampscott's Big Four Thu, 15 May 2008 23:47:00 EDT
Fast Pitches
Mike Grenier
Swampscott High softball coach Annamaria Addonizio sounded a little breathless on the ride home from Winthrop Wednesday night, like she needed an oxygen mask.
She'll take that feeling anytime her team can pull out a big win in dramatic fashion.

The hits just kept on coming Howard has a recor- breaking season for Rollins baseball Thu, 15 May 2008 23:46:00 EDT
Right down to his last college baseball game, Gene Howard kept on hitting.
The Nahant native needed three hits in Rollins (Fla.) College's season-ending doubleheader against Eckerd to break the school record for hits in a season. He did so easily, rapping out five base hits — then adding two more in the nightcap to finish with 96 on the season.

Bumps on the road Celts looking for first playoff win away from Garden Thu, 15 May 2008 23:45:00 EDT
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — It's do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
One more loss, and a second straight Eastern Conference title is history.
One more win, and it's back to Chowderland for Game 7.

Beverly's Boretti guides Columbia to NCAAs Thu, 15 May 2008 23:42:00 EDT
One play can't possibly define an entire season. But the double play that closed out the Columbia University baseball team's Ivy League championship series at Dartmouth last week comes as close as any you'll find.

Kiely named NESCAC Pitcher of the Year for unbeaten Trinity Thu, 15 May 2008 23:42:00 EDT
Tim Kiely of Swampscott, a senior at Trinity College in Ct., has been named the New England Small College Athletic Association (NESCAC) Pitcher of the Year for the second straight time. He was also named a First Team All-Conference selection.

Salem News Sports Schedule Thu, 15 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT
Today
(all events 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball — Winthrop at Danvers; Marblehead at Gloucester; Belmont Hill at Pingree; Saugus at Swampscott (7); Peabody at Lynn English (7).

Ipswich clinches best record in CAL softball Thu, 15 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT
SOFTBALL
The preseason talk in Cape Ann League softball might have been about Amesbury, North Andover and North Reading. But Ipswich High showed it could match up against the traditional powers and then some.

Bill Kipouras column: Gallo iffy on draft status Thu, 15 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT
Bill Kipouras
He posted some fancy figures this past season at one of the nation's best known junior college baseball programs. But Mike Gallo of Peabody isn't counting on getting a phone call on Major League Baseball's draft day next month.

Flyers stay alive, force Game 5 back in Pittsburgh Thu, 15 May 2008 23:40:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Penguins' road to the Stanley Cup finals along the Pennsylvania Turnpike took an unexpected detour.
The smooth ride through 12 playoff games got a bit bumpier when the Philadelphia Flyers staved off elimination from the Eastern Conference finals with a 4-2 victory last night, forcing a Game 5 in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Opportunity Knocks SSC student Takami making the most of his athletic training opportunities Thu, 15 May 2008 00:10:00 EDT
It was the opportunity of a lifetime for Shunsuke Takami.
A Salem State College junior from Osaka, Japan, Takami recently served as a trainer and interpreter for the Japanese gymnastics team at the Tyson American Cup at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Hitting the Links golf column: Peabody Day remains a big draw at Salem Country Club Thu, 15 May 2008 00:09:00 EDT
Hitting the Links
Matt Jenkins
If you didn't know any better, you might think Salem Country Club's annual Peabody Day was simply an opportunity for Tanner City residents to test their golf skills on one of the top-rated courses in the country.

Pressure cooker: Tigers outlast Amesbury in CAL showdown Thu, 15 May 2008 00:08:00 EDT
AMESBURY — It was the showdown both teams had marked on their respective calendars all season long.
When the game finally came to fruition yesterday, the Chris Perry-driven Amesbury Indians, led by the pitcher-catcher tandem of captains Jordan Oliva and Kate Hathaway, sat tied with North Andover atop the Cape Ann League Division 1 standings.

Pingree closes in on EIL net crown Thu, 15 May 2008 00:08:00 EDT
BOYS TENNIS
The name Otto Graham — a star with the old Cleveland Browns of the 1950s and one of the greatest all-around players in NFL history — might not mean much to today's high school athletes.

Theriault's suicide squeeze gives Salem a share of first place Thu, 15 May 2008 00:07:00 EDT
SALEM — Now it's a race in the Northeastern Conference Large baseball standings.
For the second time this season, Salem knocked off neighboring rival Peabody by a run. This time, it was Beau Theriault's suicide squeeze that scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, leading to his team's 7-6 victory at the Salem State College baseball field.

Home court comes through for Celtics again Thu, 15 May 2008 00:06:00 EDT
BOSTON — Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title.
Cleveland hopes for one more chance.
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 last night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.

Sports briefs Thu, 15 May 2008 00:05:00 EDT
Lacrosse
Eddie O'Reilly of Beverly was named All-New England for Endicott College, one of four players so honored. O'Reilly, a midfielder who was named First Team All-New England for the second straight year, had 49 goals and 15 assists this season. Teammate Nick Cosco was also a First Team All-New England selection, while fellow Gulls John Ortolani and Adrien Peacock were Second Team honorees.

Community scoreboard report Thu, 15 May 2008 00:04:00 EDT
DARE BOWLING
Final Scores
Division 1
Team Won Lost
Sunnyside 28 20
Ma Duke's 27 21
Kiwanis 26 22
Walmart 25 23
TGI Friday's 24 24
Danvers Rotary 24 24
High Street Exxon 20 28
Division 2
Team Won Lost
Eastcoast Street Mac 33 15

Payton, Orioles slam Red Sox Thu, 15 May 2008 00:04:00 EDT
BALTIMORE — In years past, the Baltimore Orioles probably would have wilted against the Boston Red Sox after falling behind by three runs and watching Manny Ramirez make an incredible play in left field.

Young gymnast eyes Olympics Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Some 11-year-olds swing from jungle gyms and monkey bars or hone cartwheels and summersaults on their lawn, dreaming of being a champion gymnast. But Miguel Goldfield, a fifth-grader at Silver Hill Elementary School, is making that dream a reality.

Second Nature: The disconnect with the outdoors Thu, 15 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT
What started as a discussion about a new car stereo being a considerable birthday present, quickly turned into several quips about life a generation or two ago. "I carried my horse uphill to school everyday, both ways", one co-worker joked. The memories flowed from one person to the next, until the final moments of the day sent us on our way home.

Sports clips Thu, 15 May 2008 05:58:00 EDT
The annual Lou Marcel Canoe Race will be Saturday, June 7 to benefit the Special Olympics of Massachusetts. More than 200 canoe and kayak racers from all over the area will participate in a 7-mile canoe meander down the Merrimack River beginning at 9:15 a.m. A post-race reception and awards ceremony will follow at 10:45 a.m. at the Crescent Yacht Club in Bradford. This year's theme is Hippieville, so dress up like your favorite flower child. Registration is at 8 a.m. at Murphy's Mountain in Lawrence. For more information or to register, call 781-599-5817 or visit www.canoerace.org.

Guttenplan: Trav's Trail Race is a fitting tribute Thu, 15 May 2008 23:52:00 EDT
Dan Guttenplan
In a perfect world, Travis Landreth would show up to the race named in his honor Sunday morning and add another title to his ever-evolving running resume.
The man who loved competition would fly back to Newburyport in the midst of his marathon training for the 2008 Olympic Games and give his hometown the treat of witnessing a world-class athlete. He'd mingle with the up-and-coming runners, inspiring them to push harder. The former NCAA All-American cross country athlete might even share the story of the time a squirrel fell on his head during a training run to help ease the nerves of any high school athletes preparing to race against him.

Road-weary Celtics hoping to send Cavs packing tonight Thu, 15 May 2008 23:51:00 EDT
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — It's do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
One more loss, and a second straight Eastern Conference title is history.
One more win, and it's back to Chowderland for Game 7.

Ex-NBA player: Let the kids play Bigelow to speak at Merrimack College on Thursday Thu, 15 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT
Winchester native and former NBA first round pick Bob Bigelow has traveled all over the world talking about what's wrong with youth sports in America, including on the other side of the world in Wellington, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia.

Hartford's eight points give Georgetown the lead in CAL Div. 2 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:49:00 EDT
Georgetown 10, Triton 8
Georgetown (10-4) overcame a 6-3 halftime deficit to take sole possession of the lead in the Cape Ann League Division 2 standings. Shannon Hartford notched four goals and four assists for the Royals. Alyssa Rosenthal added two goals. Michelle Reilly had a goal and an assist. Kelly Burke, Emily Messelaar and Kristen Pingree scored a goal each. April Surrett made 10 saves. Pauline Reilly and Katherine Falzereno played well defensively according to Royals coach Heather Hartford.

Local schedule Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EDT
Today
SOFTBALL: Triton at Newburyport (3:45 p.m.); Pentucket at Amesbury (3:45 p.m.)
BOYS LACROSSE: Triton at Newburyport (4 p.m.)
Tomorrow
BASEBALL: Pentucket at Newburyport (10 a.m.); Amesbury at Triton (10 a.m.); Manchester Essex at Georgetown (2 p.m.)

Local sports briefs Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EDT
Wall of Fame
The Newburyport High Wall Of Fame committee is accepting nominations for 2008. The nominations can be sent to Pat McBride at Newburyport High. Deadline is June 1. Any questions feel free to contact me by e-mail or 978-462-1035.

Pair of Sarahs spark Triton Thu, 15 May 2008 03:18:00 EDT
Girls Lacrosse
Triton 13, Danvers 6
It was the Sarah Show at Triton (10-4) as Sarah Nardone (5 goals) and Sarah Peterson (5 goals, 1 assist) combined for 10 goals, setting up a huge match with Georgetown today for the lead in Division II of the CAL.

Triple crown threat: Bolla shows marked improvement after wrist injury Thu, 15 May 2008 03:18:00 EDT
WEST NEWBURY — To say that Justin Bolla has been having a breakout season might be the understatement of the year as far as Cape Ann League baseball goes.
After going 2 for 3 Tuesday with three RBIs in a 11-6 win over Rockport — the Sachems seventh win in their last eight — Bolla leads the CAL with home runs (4), RBIs (24), and is tied for second in batting average (.500), only 25 points behind North Reading's Kevin O'Leary.

College notebook: DeMontier, Waters, Younes remain linked long after high school Thu, 15 May 2008 03:17:00 EDT
Tara DeMontier and Ashley Waters continue to one-up each other four years after they last played together on an Amesbury softball team that reached the Division 2 North Final.
DeMontier, who plays for the American International College softball team, was named first-team All-Northeast Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association last Thursday.

Staying alive: Overpowering Kneeland keeps Vikes in tournament contention Thu, 15 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT
On Baseball
John Shimer
BYFIELD — For now, call the Triton baseball team the giant killers.
In a few weeks, the Vikings may be known as the double-digit seed in the Division 2 North Tournament that no high seed wants to draw in the first round.

St. John's High grad is rowing his Crimson dream Friday May 16, 2008
When he was a kid, there was one thing, actually two things, Sam Kenary always knew he wanted to do - attend Harvard and row for the Crimson. Longtime Harvard coach Harry Parker remembers Kenary helping out with the Eastern Sprints at Lake Quinsigamond as a high school student, pointing to a Crimson boat and telling the coxswain and stroke, "I'm going to be sitting in there someday."

Can Manny blast No. 500 on homestand? Friday May 16, 2008
Unless Manny Ramirez has super powers he hasn't yet revealed, he won't be leaping up to high-five fans in the Monster seats before throwing out a runner.

Champ-in-training Friday May 16, 2008
WORCESTER - The man who hopes to mold Edwin Rodriguez into a world champion thinks he's starting with a pretty good lump of clay.

Celts look to finish Cavs Friday May 16, 2008
CLEVELAND - "On the Road" was a best-selling novel for Jack Kerouac and "Hit the Road Jack" was a hit song for Ray Charles, but the playing on the road in the playoffs has not exactly inspired the Celtics.

Yankees now in East cellar Friday May 16, 2008
Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and Tampa Bay dropped visiting New York into last place with a victory yesterday.

Lancers unload in the regionals Friday May 16, 2008
HARWICH - Less than 13 hours after dropping a 12-inning heartbreaker to Wheaton, the Worcester State baseball team rebounded with an eight-run first inning yesterday en route to a 14-4 victory over Saint Joseph's of Maine in the Lancers' second game at the NCAA Division 3 New England Regionals at Whitehouse Field.

Flyers still alive in series Friday May 16, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - The Pittsburgh Penguins' road to the Stanley Cup finals along the Pennsylvania Turnpike took an unexpected detour.

San Antonio forces a Game 7 Friday May 16, 2008
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive.

Young arms are still available Friday May 16, 2008
Cincinnati's Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto have been pitching so well this season that they may be the hottest young duo since the Olsen Twins. That publicity has allowed another youthful pair - Oakland's Greg Smith and Dana Eveland - to escape much notoriety.

Slugging at second Friday May 16, 2008
Second base isn't a regular source of power numbers in fantasy baseball, but a pair at the position have put together streaks that buck tradition.

Billups, Pistons ready to play Friday May 16, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Chauncey Billups is taking advantage of the Detroit Pistons' break, pushing himself through scrimmages to get his right hamstring into game shape.

Tech sophomore dominates Aztecs Friday May 16, 2008
WORCESTER - Seeing Roberto de los Santos pitch yesterday against Assabet, one would never guess it was just the second varsity start for the sophomore left-hander.

Tigers prevail in 15th inning Friday May 16, 2008
Greg Crawford's sacrifice fly to left field scored Brandon Stand in the bottom of the 15th inning for the Tigers (11-5, 9-3 Dual Valley). Combined, the teams used just three pitchers.

Davis, Boris put on offensive show Friday May 16, 2008
GARDNER - These days, winning softball games isn't unusual for the fourth-ranked Gardner High softball team. Yesterday at Stedman Playground, the Wildcats won their 14th of the season and fourth in four days, defeating No. 5 St. Peter-Marian, 13-1.

Appeal on a 'second trip' denied Friday May 16, 2008
Rule 8-06 in the baseball rule book under pitching states, "The manager or coach is prohibited from making a second trip to the mound while the same batter is at bat."

TV, Radio Friday May 16, 2008

The Week Ahead Friday May 16, 2008

Kohn finds mentor, friend Friday May 16, 2008
Larry Kohn repeatedly breaks the cardinal unwritten rule of fishing.

Press Box Friday May 16, 2008
PV players on regional stage

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