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Prep surges by Haverhill, wins third straight North title Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:35:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — Trailing by a game and facing elimination in the Division 1 North final against Haverhill last night at Lawrence High School, the St. John's Prep volleyball team faced a choice: rise to the occasion, or continue to falter and head home empty handed.

Freshman Glavin lifts Ipswich in 11th inning Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:33:00 EDT
IPSWICH — Nobody can predict how far the Ipswich High softball team will go in the Division 3 North Tournament this season. But no matter how far the Tigers go, yesterday's instant classic against Winthrop is the game they'll be talking about many years from now.

The Dean of Danvers Ace righty strikes out 12 to lead Falcons back into North semis Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:30:00 EDT
DANVERS — The answer: pressure and losing.
The question: What two things do Danvers High senior right-hander Bobby Dean seem impervious to?
As the calendar turns to June and the stakes in high school baseball circles get greater with each game, Dean remains as calm and carefree as someone laying on the beach of some remote island. He spun another gem yesterday, fanning 12 Tewksbury hitters in a complete-game outing to lead the Falcons to a 3-1 triumph in a Division 2 North quarterfinal contest at the Twi-Field.

Salem rally falls short against Grey Ghosts Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:29:00 EDT
WESTFORD — Not once did Westford Academy catcher Scott Graham reach second base on his warmup throws between innings yesterday.
Salem, meanwhile, prides itself on being an aggressive baserunning team.

Tournament roundup: Swampscott girls stay unbeaten, set up showdown with Lynnfield Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:28:00 EDT
GIRLS TENNIS
Swampscott 5, Burlington 0
The unbeaten Big Blue (20-0) set up a rematch with Lynnfield in the North semifinals by easily dispatching of the Red Devils yesterday. Jen Cleary (6-4, 6-2), Micalla Hootstein (6-2, 6-0) and Yuliya Sergeyeva (7-5, 5-7, 6-2) were winners in singles play for Swampscott, while the tandems of Hate Hall/Kara Gilberg (6-2, 6-3) and Jane Malinkovich/Rebecca Ruskin (7-5, 6-2) completed the sweep at doubles.

Masconomet breaks through with six-run sixth Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:28:00 EDT
NORTH ANDOVER — Duct tape, elastics, some elbow grease and some fancy defense.
The North Andover High baseballers used anything at their disposal to keep Masconomet in check through five innings yesterday.

Salem News Sports Schedule Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:28:00 EDT
Today
HIGH SCHOOL
Softball — State tournament, Division 1 North quarterfinals: Methuen at Peabody (4).
Boys tennis — State tournament, Division 1 North first round: Masconomet at Lexington (3:30); Division 2 North quarterfinals: Manchester Essex at Hamilton-Wenham (3:30).

Austin Prep's jump bounces North Shore Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:28:00 EDT
READING — The two seniors in the North Shore Tech baseball team's lineup, J.J. Navas and Ben Dora, were philosophical after yesterday's season-ending loss — perhaps a reminder from Athletic Director John Lynch softening the blow.

Walkoff defeat: Georgetown surrenders two-run lead with two outs in final inning Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:05:00 EDT
NORTH READING — For four years, Georgetown coach Mark Rowe has rested his team's success on the shoulders of pro pitching prospect Tim Holland.
Yesterday, the weight of his team's season became too much for the senior right-hander.

Sixth sense: Posey continues Celtics tradition of impact players off bench Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:04:00 EDT
Bill Burt
WALTHAM — James Posey stole the ball.
Where was Johnny Most when we needed him?
Larry Bird and John Havlicek had made similar thefts near the end of humongous playoff games, forever etched in Boston Celtics' lore.

Catching up with ... Amesbury softball player Jordan Oliva Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:03:00 EDT
How do you feel about leading your team to the EMass. Division 2 North semifinal?
"It's definitely a bit surprising. We didn't have the season we wanted to have, but we beat two really good teams (Dracut, Concord-Carlisle) in the tournament. Anything can happen at this time of year."

O's avoid sweep by belting Okajima Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT
BALTIMORE — Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 last night and avoided a four-game sweep.

Local sports briefs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Football
Triton Pop Warner football and cheerleading will be holding a registration and information night for players and cheerleaders ages 7-15 on June 4 at the Rowley Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Pentucket falls in opening round despite Boyd's brilliance Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Boys Tennis
Division 2 North First Round
Hamilton-Wenham 4, Pentucket 1
Pentucket's Jeff Boyd, the Cape Ann League Division 1 player of the year, registered his team's only victory (6-3, 6-0). Meanwhile, teammate Ryan Swanson lost a close match (6-4, 7-5). The Sachems finished the season at 7-7.

Local schedule Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Today
DIVISION 2 NORTH SOFTBALL SEMIFINAL: No. 8 Amesbury vs. No. 5 Stoneham (4 p.m.)
DIVISION 2 NORTH GIRLS LACROSSE SEMIFINAL: No. 7 Arlington vs. No. 6 Georgetown (4 p.m., Endicott Co

Wake done in by the bullpen Tuesday June 3, 2008
BALTIMORE - It truly was one of those nights for the Red Sox, the kind of night in which Hideki Okajima coughed up a lead in the eighth inning and cost Boston a game - and that wasn't even the worst news of the night.

Playoff beards are all the rage Tuesday June 3, 2008
DETROIT - They come in all shapes and sizes - and shades.

Devils hold off Wildcats Tuesday June 3, 2008
LEOMINSTER - Veteran coach Emile Johnson and his second-seeded Leominster baseball team are headed for familiar territory - the Division 1 Central Mass. semifinals.

Banner day for Trojans Tuesday June 3, 2008
FITCHBURG - The Central Mass. Track & Field Championships were postponed from Saturday due to weather concerns, but it only delayed the inevitable.

Containing Kobe is the key Tuesday June 3, 2008
WALTHAM - Ray Allen was 11 years old the last time the Celtics and Lakers met in the NBA Finals, and back then, he wondered if there were any other teams in the league.

Injury places Ortiz on DL Tuesday June 3, 2008
BALTIMORE - It turned out to be The Ouch Heard 'Round the World, or at least the world of the Red Sox, and that's a big world these days, indeed.

Atlantic City Surf at Tornadoes Tuesday June 3, 2008
Games: 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, 11 a.m. Thursday.

Crazy eighth doesn't help Tuesday June 3, 2008

Coyote kill is doubled Tuesday June 3, 2008
A flush of new hunters responded to the state's effort to increase opportunities to take coyotes, doubling the kill of the illusive and prized furbearer, according to a preliminary assessment of a season that ended March 8.

Angry exit for Sharapova Tuesday June 3, 2008
PARIS - Maria Sharapova did not go quietly.

Hamilton's feel-good comeback continues Tuesday June 3, 2008
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has made an inspiring comeback from drug and alcohol abuse, was chosen as the American League player of the month for May yesterday.

Press Box Tuesday June 3, 2008
Worcester State's Nate Nelson and Assumption's Mike Baillargeon and Mike DiReda have been chosen to play in the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association All-Star Game, to be held June 14 at Fenway Park. The game will feature a team of Division 1 stars facing a team of Division 2 and 3 standouts. Other locals chosen for the game include Jim Fuller of Marlboro, who plays at Southern Connecticut, Franklin Pierce's Kevin Renaud of Southbridge and Curry's David Vincent of Grafton.

Paolini scores winning run for the Panthers Tuesday June 3, 2008
Aryel Paolini scored the winning run from second base, jarring the ball loose at the plate after Sarah Clark's single up the middle for the host Panthers.

Pioneers lead, pole vault to go Tuesday June 3, 2008
FITCHBURG - One record was broken twice, three others were topped, and at the end of the first day, St. John's held the No. 1 spot with 75 points at the Central Mass. Track and Field Championships yesterday at Fitchburg State College's Elliot Field.

TV, Radio Tuesday June 3, 2008

The Week Ahead Tuesday June 3, 2008

Sharapova ousted in quarterfinals Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

PARIS — Maria Sharapova did not go quietly.

Bishop Stang holds on to reach semifinals Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Bishop Stang showed the composure of a team with state tournament experience, knocking off Scituate 7-5 in the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional quarterfinals.

H.S. BASEBALL: Heartbreaking loss for Old Colony Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The MIAA Web site posted the final score of Old Colony's first round Division 3 South Sectional playoff game as a 12-0 loss to Bishop Connolly.

DIVISION 3 BASEBALL: Westport lets opportunities, season slip away Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

WESTPORT — A walk and a hit batsman turned into a pair of runs and eventual victory as eighth-seeded East Bridgewater edged top-seeded Westport, 2-1, in a Division 3 quarterfinal-round baseball game Monday.

Okajima collapse costs Sox Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BALTIMORE — It was a lost night for the Boston Red Sox.

New Bedford's Silva qualifies for U.S. Open Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The last time Kevin Silva played Torrey Pines, he was holding a video-game controller and watching a screen. When he plays there next week, it will be a bit more memorable.

Kobe, Pierce stuck it out to make Finals Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

WALTHAM — Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant were playing pickup basketball in a UCLA gym last summer, a couple of frustrated NBA stars trying to sweat away the memory of a disappointing season. Talk soon turned to trades.

Bum wrist lands Ortiz on DL Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn tendon in his left wrist, manager Terry Francona said Monday night.

H.S. SOFTBALL: Apponequet rolls into semifinals Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

LAKEVILLE — They took a few innings to prove their prowess, but ultimately the veteran Apponequet Lakers were able to overpower a young Hanover team, 8-0, Monday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional tournament.

H.S. SOFTBALL: Desrosiers, Stang stop Spellman in quarterfinals Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BROCKTON — Dan Sylvia had a boxing strategy in place for his Bishop Stang softball team and it paid off big Monday night in the City of Champions.

GIRLS TENNIS: ORR seniors Beauvais, Murphy rewarded for their stick-to-it-ive-ness Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

MATTAPOISETT — It took Old Rochester's second doubles team barely 15 minutes to run through the deciding set of Monday's Division 2 South Sectional quarterfinal match against Cape Cod Academy, but when the final shot sailed long and the Bulldogs...

H.S. TENNIS: Fairhaven falls to Duxbury Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The difference between Fairhaven and Duxbury is about nine months.

H.S. BASEBALL: Fairhaven falls to Abington's big bats Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

ABINGTON — Fairhaven found a set of bats too big for its consistent pitching staff.

School lacrosse: MV girls edge Bourne Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOURNE — Cristina Wiley connected with 1:21 left to complete the comeback for fifth-seeded MV, which beat Bourne 13-12 in Division 2 South girls lacrosse quarterfinal play.

Celtics: When green meant titles, not money Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The titles were easier to win than the rings.

Tuesday's high school postseason games Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The third-seeded Whalers square off with the seventh-seeded Craftsmen in a matchup of high-scoring teams. Nantucket has 19 runs in two Div. 3 South games, and B-P has scored 17.

Red Sox, Manny homer can't stop O's Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BALTIMORE — Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 last night to avoid a four-game sweep.

School tennis: CCA wins 22nd straight Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Make it 22-0 for the Cape Cod Academy boys tennis team.

School baseball: Barnstable KO'd by Rocketeers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

NORTH ATTLEBORO — Barnstable High School came out on the short end of a home run derby with North Attleboro yesterday at "cozy" Community Field, falling to the fourth-seeded Rocketeers 9-4 in a Division 1 South baseball quarterfinal.

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