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| Lowell's single, 3 Baltimore errors carry Boston Sat, 31 May 2008 02:19:00 EDT BALTIMORE — Mike Lowell singled in the tiebreaking run during a 13th inning in which the Baltimore Orioles made three errors, and the Boston Red Sox turned the miscues into a 5-2 victory last night. |
| Going retro:
Celtics finsh Pistons to set up nostalgic finals with L.A. Sat, 31 May 2008 02:17:00 EDT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce walked together, sporting black hats with green four-leaf clovers, and tried to soak up the moment when both superstars became conference champions for the first time. |
| Serena, Venus Williams lose in 3rd round at French Fri, 30 May 2008 23:17:00 EDT PARIS — Oracene Price, mother and coach to Venus and Serena Williams, stood near the steps to the locker room at the end of a long, rough day at the French Open. First she watched eight-time major champion Serena lose a match that began a little after 11 a.m. Then she watched six-time major champion Venus lose a match that ended in near-darkness, shortly before 10 p.m. Both sisters were stunned in the third round yesterday by journeywomen who never have been quarterfinalists, much less champions, at any Grand Slam tournament. |
| Mercier becomes a wheel in chair tennis Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT Mike Mercier's father was a career man in the Air Force, so the Mercier family was always on the move. It began in Salina, Kan., where the Merciers became acquainted with Jim Ryun's folks. Ryun was one of the nation's all-time great distance runners and became one of Mercier's mentors. Mercier also got to know Len Dawson, the former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback. |
| Area roundup: Big Blue girls score big win over Wayland Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT Not since the late 1990s has a Swampscott High girls tennis tem reached a Divison 2 North final. But the current edition of the Big Blue bears watching. The undefeated Northeastern Conference champion Big Blue ran their streak to 19-0 and posted a significant victory yesterday, beating visiting Wayland, 4-1. |
| Salem News Sports Schedule Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT Today's Sports HIGH SCHOOL Baseball — State tournament, Division 1 North first round: Lexington at Salem (at Salem State, 2); Beverly at Andover (2); St. John's Prep at Westford Academy (2); Division 2 North first round: Burlington at Masconomet (2); Pentucket at Danvers (7); Division 3 North first round: Swampscott at North Reading (2); North Shore Tech at Lynn Tech (2). |
| Ipswich's Clasby named first captain of Assumption swim team Fri, 30 May 2008 23:15:00 EDT Meghan Clasby has always felt right at home in the pool. When she was only 2 years old, the Ipswich resident began swimming at the Cederdale Health Club in Haverhill with her mother. From there, it was on to the Ipswich YMCA and four years on the Ipswich High School varsity team under head coach Peg Webber, where the Tigers posted a perfect 10-0 record in her senior year. |
| Jean DePlacido column:
Dartmouth rewards Pydynkowski for her athleticism and dedication Fri, 30 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT Kara Pydynkowski of Danvers was one of 10 student-athletes honored at the Dartmouth College Celebration of Athletic Excellence. The senior engineering sciences major received the Agnes B. Kurtz Award, presented to the female "who best combines proficiency in athletics with dedication to furthering women's athletics" at Dartmouth. |
| Sports briefs Fri, 30 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT Soccer Registration for the Peabody Youth Soccer town and travel teams will be held at Kennedy Field today and on June 7 from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m., and on Sunday and June 8 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. There will also be registration at the Higgins Field today and on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The age groups range from U-8 to U-18. The fees are $35 for U-8, $50 for U-10 through U-18 or a maximum of $100 for a family. |
| North Shore in historic victory Fri, 30 May 2008 00:43:00 EDT MIDDLETON — John Delaney felt uneasy — partly disorganized — for his failure to find out any pre-tournament information on Division 3 North opponent New Mission High of Roxbury. Didn't matter. |
| Edgett, Manzi spark St. John's Prep rout Fri, 30 May 2008 00:41:00 EDT BASEBALL St. John's Prep is a No. 16 seed in the Division 1 North Tournament, but it doesn't perform like a No. 16 seed. The Eagles got off to a rip-roaring tourney start yesterday, drubbing Cambridge, 12-0, as Jordan Edgett and reliever Chris Carmain combined for the shutout and Trevor Manzi triggered the offense with a double, home run and five RBI. |
| Coffey named Beverly High athletic director Fri, 30 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT If you see a young man hanging around the Beverly High athletic teams next fall, don't ask him why he's not wearing a uniform. James Coffey has run out of eligibility to play high school sports but, at 26 years old, he'll easily be one of the youngest athletic directors in the state, if not the youngest. |
| Newton North stuns Peabody in see-saw slugfest Fri, 30 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT PEABODY — At the crack of the bat, it looked and sounded perfect. With the Peabody High baseball team trailing by a run with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning of yesterday's Division 1 North first round contest against Newton North, Pat Yeo laced a torpedo towards left field that had the Tanners thinking walk-off win. |
| Marblehead girls overcome Belmont Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT MARBLEHEAD — Losing Northeastern Conference MVP Juliet Munroe after she got two yellow cards in the first half might have been enough to derail Marblehead High's girls lacrosse team yesterday in the Division 2 North tourney. |
| Mackerel arrive, bigger bass will follow Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT Fish Finder Frank Dwyer Unsettled weather earlier in the week put a damper on fishing activity, but fishing should continue to improve for North Shore anglers over the next week. Mackerel and pogies have made their way into many of our waterways and with that larger bass will follow. |
| SSC's Bynum finishes as six-time All-American Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT Eddie Bynum's legacy at Salem State College is secure. The speedster from Lynn will leave the school as a six-time All-American. A two-time national champion in the 55 meters, Bynum earned All-American status two more times at the NCAA Division 3 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. |
| Rookies, newcomers look to impress during Patriots passing camp Thu, 29 May 2008 01:45:00 EDT FOXBORO — The New England Patriots opened a two-day passing camp yesterday, with a group of rookies, undrafted free agents and hopeful veterans trying to impress the coaches before July's training camp. |
| Zolotas brothers look to improve their game by moving down South Thu, 29 May 2008 01:43:00 EDT Hitting the Links Matt Jenkins In an attempt to make a move up the leaderboards, Nick and George Zolotas are making a move to a warmer climate. The Zolotas brothers — Middleton residents who grew up in Peabody and play out of Ferncroft Country Club — will tackle the New England tournament season as usual this summer, then travel to Florida to become permanent residents. |
| H-W's Love named CAL co-Player of the Year Thu, 29 May 2008 01:41:00 EDT Hamilton-Wenham tennis star McKenize Love was named the Cape Ann League's girls tennis co-Player of the Year as the league announced its annual girls and boys All-League teams. Love was named a CAL All-League selection at first singles along with Sasha Radulsai of Newburyport, who also was the co-recipient of the league's Player of the Year Award. |
| Matt Langone On Basketball column: Perkins comes up big as Celtics take crucial Game 5 Thu, 29 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT On Pro Basketball Matt Langone BOSTON — Apparently, Detroit's Antonio McDyess isn't the only role-playing big man with something to say in the Eastern Conference Finals. Last night, Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins also entered the discussion. |
| Hebert boosts Generals' net stock Thu, 29 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT Noah Hebert said it was no fun to almost lose the entire tennis season. As a matter of fact, there was even talk of surgery after the Hamilton-Wenham sophomore won his first three matches, then suffered a deeply bruised left knee. That's why patience and a positive attitude paid off in a surprise return for Hebert. |
| Seven Hillies teams head to state tourneys Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT Hillies spring sports teams made such strong comebacks this year that all teams except boys lacrosse are headed to state tournaments. "We were coming off one of the worst seasons in years and we've bounced back well. The kids worked very hard during the offseason and there's been a big effort by the coaches. In the world of sports with high school teams you never know what will happen," said Haverhill High School Athletic Director Peter Shanahan. |
| Bleacher Banter: Maybe I'm naive, but... Thu, 29 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT We Americans are so lucky that the only problem the United States Government has to be troubled with is the sanctity of our professional sports, and that we have senators like Arlen Specter to sort it all out for us. |
| Sports clips Thu, 29 May 2008 05:58:00 EDT The Merrimack Valley YMCA 16th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, July 19, starting at 8 a.m. at the North Andover Youth Center at 33 Johnson St. There are boys and girls divisions for ages 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18. The fee is $50 per team. Register at the Lawrence YMCA at 40 Lawrence St. Forms are available at local YMCAs, the Youth Center or at www.mvymca.org. For more information, call Doug Currier at 978-686-6191. |
| PHOTO SLIDESHOW: KidsFest Thu, 29 May 2008 17:34:00 EDT During KidsFest Team Haverhill unveiled three murals in the alley next to Pedro Diego's that were created by Copley Artist Sue Decker of Newburyport with students in Haverhill's after-school Discovery Club. |
| Thousands flood downtown for KidsFest Fri, 30 May 2008 16:08:00 EDT The rain washed out Haverhill's first attempt at Laurie Chase KidsFest on May 4, but two weeks later the sun was shining and the event went on without a hitch. It was a celebration of childhood, fun and Haverhill's downtown district as an estimated 10,000 people filled the Merrimack Street-Washington Square area throughout the day. |
| Matsuzaka placed on DL with shoulder injury Sat, 31 May 2008 02:15:00 EDT BALTIMORE — Daisuke Matsuzaka was placed on the 15-day disabled list yesterday by the Boston Red Sox, who opted to take a cautious approach after an MRI exam revealed a mild strain of his right rotator cuff. |
| MIAA Tournament Schedule Sat, 31 May 2008 02:08:00 EDT Today Division 2 North Baseball Tournament: No. 15 Pentucket at No. 2 Danvers (7 p.m.) Division 2 North Boys Tennis Tournament: No. 13 Pentucket at No. 4 Hamilton-Wenham (2 p.m.) Divi |
| Newburyport boys, Pentucket girls look to the future Sat, 31 May 2008 02:07:00 EDT Boys Tennis Burlington 5, Newburyport 0 After having a 9-6 turnaround season, the 11th seeded Clippers succumbed to No. 6 Burlington (16-3) yesterday in the opening round of the North Division 2 tourney. |
| Conte's clutch hit give Royals dramatic win Sat, 31 May 2008 02:04:00 EDT GEORGETOWN — Anthony Conte called it a dream at-bat. "It's like when you're 6 or 7-years-old playing wiffle ball with your cousins (saying), 'It's the bottom of the ninth! Bases loaded! Two out!'" |
| Amesbury hangs on to topple Dracut Fri, 30 May 2008 22:19:00 EDT AMESBURY — It wasn't perfect and it wasn't exactly pretty, but the Amesbury High softball team has gotten past the first round of the Division 2 North state tournament. The Indians didn't make it easy for themselves, committing two easily avoidable errors. But behind the arm of Jordan Oliva and the bat and defense of Laura Kaminski, they still came away with a 5-2 victory over the Dracut Middies. |
| Recurring nightmare: Newburyport falls in first round for fourth year in a row Thu, 29 May 2008 23:49:00 EDT Dan Guttenplan On Baseball NEWBURYPORT — Rediscovering the cruelty of tournament baseball is becoming an annual tradition for the Newburyport baseball team. It's much like Memorial Day in that it occurs at the end of May and marks the unofficial start of summer. |
| All hail Hartford: Georgetown junior tallies 12 points, lifts team to semis Thu, 29 May 2008 23:47:00 EDT GEORGETOWN — As lacrosse teams statewide continue to vie for state championships, a pair of Cape Ann League rivals met yesterday with an EMass. Division 2 North semifinal berth at stake. The No. 6 seed Georgetown girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 15-9 victory over No. 14 Pentucket. |
| Sachems set for Danvers in quarterfinal Thu, 29 May 2008 23:45:00 EDT Baseball Division 2 North First Round Pentucket 11, Brighton 0 No. 15 Pentucket will play at No. 2 Danvers in the Division 2 North quarterfinals tomorrow night (7 p.m.). Sachems pitcher Bobby Maguire shut out No. 18 Brighton for six innings, allowing one hit. He struck out eight batters. Chris Modlish, Jamie Ryan and Harry Shipps combined to go 5 for 11 with four RBIs. Jordan Silva was 1 for 3 with two runs scored. |
| Doc wants Celts to finish off Pistons tonight Thu, 29 May 2008 23:44:00 EDT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Flip Saunders doesn't sound like a coach worried about his future. The Boston Celtics won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, pushing the Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination and a possible shake up. |
| Local sports briefs Thu, 29 May 2008 23:43:00 EDT Lacrosse The Triton lacrosse clinic will run July 16 to 18 (1 to 4 p.m.) for boys/girls entering fourth through ninth grade. Contact Stacey Beaulieu at 508-517-5740 or sbeaulieu@trsd.net for more information. |
| Sox bats silenced in loss to Mariners Thu, 29 May 2008 02:28:00 EDT SEATTLE — Finally, two months into a dreadful season, the Mariners' ace showed up. Erik Bedard looked like the man for whom Seattle traded five players to Baltimore in February by allowing just two hits in seven innings, and Yuniesky Betancourt's home run was all the Mariners needed to beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 last night. |
| No. 500 for Manny Sunday June 1, 2008 BALTIMORE - Finally, No. 500 and, finally, a road winning streak. |
| Celts-Lakers revival invigorates NBA Sunday June 1, 2008 The NBA lives by the "think globally, act locally" mantra, which is why this Celtics-Lakers matchup is such good news for the league. |
| Back to the future Sunday June 1, 2008 |
| the rivalry Sunday June 1, 2008 The Lakers and the Celtics have met 10 times in the NBA Finals with winning the first eight meetings and the last two: |
| How the Locals are Doing Sunday June 1, 2008 PITCHERS |
| Are 2008 Rays pretenders or contenders? Sunday June 1, 2008 On June 21, 1999, Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez led the American League in batting with an average of .414. On July 17, 2003, the Kansas City Royals were 52-41 and led the American League Central by 7-1/2 games. |
| Lincoln-Sudbury ends Milford's perfect season Sunday June 1, 2008 WESTBORO - The Lincoln-Sudbury boys' volleyball team captured its first-ever regional title in convincing fashion, sweeping Milford, 3-0, in the Central sectional finals last night at Westboro High. The Warriors won by scores of 25-14, 25-20, 25-20. |
| Hamel, Warriors parade into semis Sunday June 1, 2008 Sarah Hamel struck out nine and recorded her 500th career strikeout for the fourth-seeded Warriors (17-4), who defeated the fifth-seeded Beavers (12-7) in a quarterfinal game in Baldwinville. |
| Chunis belts a pair as NDA moves on Sunday June 1, 2008 GRAFTON - Cousins Amanda and Rachel Massad were the opposing pitchers in yesterday's Central Mass. Division 2 softball quarterfinal between Grafton and Notre Dame Academy, but both teams' offense overshadowed the family matchup. |
| Senior trio punches Pioneers into semis Sunday June 1, 2008 SHREWSBURY - Using chemistry and talent, seniors Colin O'Rourke, Rich Bamberger and Eric Proos combined for 16 goals to lead third-seeded St. John's to a 20-6 win over No. 6 Grafton yesterday in a Central Mass. boys' lacrosse quarterfinal. |
| Halley, Dipilato spur Holy Name Sunday June 1, 2008 WORCESTER - The Nashoba Regional softball team sent 32-year coaching veteran Mike Allard out in style yesterday at Joseph Morano Field, fighting valiantly to the very end against second-seeded Holy Name before falling, 8-6, in a Central Mass. Division 1 quarterfinal delayed 20 minutes in the fourth inning by a tremendous downpour. |
| Holden Towers is unique club Sunday June 1, 2008 When filling up your car's gas tank scares you, but you still want to get away, the ideal destination awaits you at the Holden Towers Tennis Club. |
| Tennis Calendar Sunday June 1, 2008 Friday - y - Wayside Racquet and Swim Club, Marlboro, USTA 35-and-over men's and women's singles and doubles tournaments. Entries due by 1 p.m. Wednesday. |
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