News sports 2008-06-27 Andanh.com

Winner doubles up on titles Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:31:00 EDT
The annual Haverhill City Tennis Tournament wrapped up play Saturday at the John J. Lynch Memorial Courts at Winnekenni Park with action in Men's Doubles.
Top seeded Ray Reed and Randall "Bubba" Seabrook regained the title they had won in 2005 and 2006 with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Haverhill's Todd Proia and his partner Dave Meaney of North Andover.

Bleacher Banter: A fake fan infestation Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:27:00 EDT
Some things get on my nerves, like stubborn frizzy hair and people who can't grasp the concept of a four-way stop.
However, few things ruffle my feathers, boil my blood and push me to every other cliché of rage like "fans" who leave a game early.

Sports briefs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:23:00 EDT
Cycle for Shelter, a benefit for Emmaus Inc., a nonprofit that helps the homeless in the comminity, will take place on Sunday, July 27. There are 26-mile, 62-mile and 100-mile rides on fully supported, quiet, scenic routes. The $40 entry fee benefits Emmaus, which provides shelter, services and housing for homeless children and adults. $125 minimum fundraising required. For more information and to register, visit www.emmausinc.org or call 978-241-3444.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tiaras and teacups at the castle Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:53:00 EDT
Ava Martello, left, 4, looks for a book while Grace MacDonald, 6, flips through "Beauty and the Beast" during Dolly and Me Princess Tea at Winnekenni Castle on Sunday, June 22.

Tiaras and teacups at the castle Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:44:00 EDT
Local girls experienced the ultimate tea party at Winnekenni Castle on Sunday, June 22, when the castle hosted a Dolly and Me Princess Tea.
Thirty-five little ladies dressed in their frilliest, finest frocks, brought their favorite dolls as well as the women in their lives for an afternoon of finger food and fancy tea cups. There were even two dads who attended the tea, a first in the five years the castle has been hosting the event.

Mission Williamsport: Amesbury 12-year-olds set to begin quest for world championship Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
The Amesbury Little League 12-year-old all-star team will begin its quest for ESPN air time and perhaps a world championship tomorrow afternoon, and with the start of the Williamsport Tournament comes the requisite questions involving the best interests of the players.

Nor'Easters slug out win over Lawrence Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ROWLEY — Coach Tim Southall said at the beginning of the legion season that his Newburyport team could win games in a wide variety of ways. Missing four starters against Lawrence, the Nor'Easters were able to go deep into counts and pound out 12 runs, eking by with the win, 12-10.

Want to hang 10?: Seabrook surfing company will offer lessons at Sand and Sea Festival Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:14:00 EDT
SEABROOK — A general consensus among surfers that New England waters aren't good for catching waves is unfair.
If any of those doubtful wave-riders had the chance to talk to Michael "Zap" Paugh, the owner of Seabrook's Zapstix Surf Shop, there's no question they would leave with an altered perspective.

Blues and bass chasing plentiful macks Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:13:00 EDT
Mackerel are in thick from Boston to New Hampshire and with that come many opportunities for bluefish and striped bass. Flounder continue to be plentiful in our area. Offshore, anglers are in pursuit of bluefin tuna that are showing up in more numbers in our waters, while ground fishing has been good but impeded by dogfish.

Bulls take Rose with No. 1 pick in NBA draft Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:13:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Derrick Rose is going home, and a record crowd of freshmen are following him to the NBA.
The Chicago Bulls selected Rose, who grew up on the city's South Side, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft last night, choosing the Memphis guard over Kansas State forward Michael Beasley.

Local schedule Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:12:00 EDT
Tomorrow
NORTH SHORE BASEBALL LEAGUE: North Shore at Newburyport (4 p.m., Amesbury High)
Sunday
POST 150 LEGION BASEBALL: Newburyport at Saugus (5 p.m.)

Local sports briefs Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:12:00 EDT
Field Hockey
The Triton field hockey clinic will run July 14 to 16 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) for athletes entering fifth through ninth grade. Contact Stacey Beaulieu at 508-517-5740 or sbeaulieu@trsd.net for more information.

Tip of the cap: Newburyport native graduates from snowboarding school Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:38:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — It's a staple in our society that the large majority of teenagers become independent — or attempt to — once high school ends and the glorious life of college or work begins.

Wakefield beats Johnson, Red Sox win 5-0 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:35:00 EDT
BOSTON — In a matchup for the aged, 41-year-old Tim Wakefield outpitched 44-year-old Randy Johnson and the Boston Red Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 last night.
And it was the youngest player in Boston's lineup, 24-year-old rookie Brandon Moss, who drove in the two runs Johnson allowed.

Schilling hasn't ruled out returning to Red Sox Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:34:00 EDT
Schilling hasn't ruled out returning to Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Curt Schilling kept open the possibility of returning to the Red Sox, but said yesterday he'll wait about four months before deciding whether to continue his career following shoulder surgery.

Helliwell Jr. takes checkered flag at Lee Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EDT
On Auto Racing
Dick Casey
LEE, N.H. — After a horrific wreck ended the race the previous Friday before its 50 laps could be completed, the Late Models returned to run the 50-lap feature with only two cautions. Veteran racer Wayne Helliwell Jr. let the rest of the field stay close for the first 30 laps before pulling away for the easy win.

Celtics GM Ainge doesn't expect immediate draft help Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EDT
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics head into tonight's draft with low expectations of getting players who will help next season. A year ago, they needed all the help they could get.
Going from the NBA's second worst record to the league championship changes what general manager Danny Ainge thinks he'll get from the draft. Still, he works past midnight trying to make the best team better.

Simplistic yet striking Amesbury has it all Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:15:00 EDT
The great thing about golf people say is that anyone can play the sport and enjoy it or be frustrated by it.
Amesbury Country Club is one of the rare 9-hole courses in the River Rivals area that golfers of all skill levels can truly enjoy blending a friendly atmosphere with friendly fairways.

Blast from the past River Rival legends have Nationals atop NSBL standings Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
The Newburyport Nationals roster may jog the memories of local baseball fans who remember some of the River Rival Region's finest baseball players from the past 10 years.
The team's second baseman Adam Rourke was the Triton baseball team's MVP in 2002 before taking his baseball talents to Bryant College. Erik Willett was Triton's MVP the following spring before pitching at Fitchburg State College.

Local lacrosse legacy: Newbury quartet intrumental in lifting Pingree to NE Small Champs Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:03:00 EDT
Graduating 14 players from a lacrosse team that lost to Berwick Academy in the 2007 New England Small School championship game, Pingree coach Alan McCoy wasn't sure what his Highlanders had in store for 2008.

Who's No. 1? Thursday June 26, 2008
NEW YORK - Michael Beasley strolled into a hotel ballroom yesterday, spotted the swarm of cameras surrounding his table, and jokingly asked Brandon Rush if he wanted to switch spots.

Ainge won't be feeling uptight Thursday June 26, 2008
Nine days after the Celtics won their 17th NBA championship, the draft-night pressure is off Danny Ainge.

Battle of aged goes to Wake Thursday June 26, 2008
BOSTON - If it wasn't a pitchers' duel for the ages, it at least was one for the aged.

LaHair planning to coach Thursday June 26, 2008
WORCESTER - Jeff LaHair has served on Dirk Baker's staff at his alma mater, Worcester State, for the last two seasons and his experience has led him to a clear conclusion - coaching is in his future.

Fresno State caps wild ride with national title Thursday June 26, 2008
OMAHA, Neb. - Fresno State was smashing in its final performance as college baseball's team of destiny, winning a championship that would have been impossible to predict.

Ortiz takes first swings, but wrist is still 'weak' Thursday June 26, 2008
BOSTON - David Ortiz made a small step forward in his comeback from a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist when he took 25 light swings in front of doctors on Tuesday night.

Cyprian sharing Shaw Thursday June 26, 2008
Tom Shaw knows what it takes to win on the PGA Tour because he did it four times, including capturing the 1969 AVCO Golf Classic at Pleasant Valley CC.

Pedroia starting to heat up Thursday June 26, 2008

Leominster perfect at 9-0 Thursday June 26, 2008
First baseman Mike Mercier had two singles and three RBIs for undefeated Leominster (9-0) at Anna Maria. Right fielder Jeff Hanna had a single, triple and scored two runs, while Jim Balboni added a two-run homer for visiting Leominster. Craig Dwyer had two singles and an RBI for Wachusett (2-5).

Fluet unfurls a perfecto Thursday June 26, 2008
WORCESTER - The late Steve "Mr. E" Economos would be awfully proud of Kelley Fluet and the rest of the Jesse Burkett Senior League All-Stars after the performance they put on in the championship game of the District 4 tournament yesterday at Rockwood Field, defeating rival Jack Barry, 8-0, to sweep the best-of-three championship series.

Emotional week for Annika Thursday June 26, 2008
EDINA, Minn. - The practice range at Interlachen was filled with young players hitting balls under the late afternoon sun, many of them playing in the U.S. Women's Open for the first time and soaking up all it offers.

Safin sends Djokovic packing Thursday June 26, 2008
WIMBLEDON, England - A match involving Marat Safin is always worth watching. He's liable to moon the crowd, smash several rackets or dominate the world's best player, as he did against Pete Sampras in the 2000 U.S. Open final.

Lahm's late goal hoists Germany to final Thursday June 26, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland - In one of the wilder finishes of an unpredictable European Championship, it figures that a player struggling to find his game would score the winner.

B's target Hossa, marquee talent Thursday June 26, 2008
BOSTON - Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said yesterday he's thinking of moving some high-priced contracts in order to pursue high-profile players.

Press Box Thursday June 26, 2008
Rick Dutrow is in trouble again. The outspoken trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown is facing a 15-day suspension by Kentucky racing officials after another horse he trains exceeded the allowable limit for a drug that enables horses to breathe easier while exercising. Two separate drug tests on 8-year-old gelding Salute the Count revealed the horse had twice the allowable limit of Clenbuterol in his system after finishing second in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs on

TV, Radio Thursday June 26, 2008

The Week Ahead Thursday June 26, 2008

Area Results Thursday June 26, 2008
Leominster 11, Wachusett 5

Games Today Thursday June 26, 2008
Lunenburg at Westford, 6 p.m.

'Mayor of Foxboro' a friend, mentor Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Standard-Times Patriots writer Dan Pires didn't work the room — he worked the planet. With a personality as large as his heart, it seemed his mission was to know and love everyone he could.

UMD NOTEBOOK: Van Voorhis to replace Klitzner as women's basketball coach Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Amanda Van Voorhis was named head women's basketball coach at the UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, taking over for Mick Klitzner, effective Tuesday.

GIRLS LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Andrea Noguiera Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

NEW BEDFORD — Three years ago, Andrea Noguiera picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time. After playing soccer in the fall and running track in the winter, she was looking for a spring sport to complete the trifecta.

WEISBERG: Plenty of options for Celtics Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Just a little over a week from winning their 17th world championship, the Boston Celtics are really enjoying the present. But tonight, they'll start looking toward the future, with two selections in the 2008 NBA Draft.

THOMAS: Draft has a different feel for Celts Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

For the first time in a long time most Celtics fans will watch tonight's NBA draft without fingers crossed or sweat dripping from their forehead.

BRUINS: Chiarelli leaves doors open Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The timing of Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli's conference call to discuss defenseman Mark Stuart's new contract invited questions about more volatile subjects, like whether the Bruins will compete for a high-profile free agent like Marian...

Wakefield beats Big Unit, D'backs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Tim Wakefield has been twirling his knuckler past hitters for 16 years. Randy Johnson has been firing his fastball by them for 21.

Schilling will wait on decision Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Curt Schilling kept open the possibility of returning to the Red Sox, but said Wednesday he'll wait about four months before deciding whether to continue his career following shoulder surgery.

EURO 2008: Germany scores late to advance Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BASEL, Switzerland — In one of the wilder finishes of an unpredictable European Championship, it figures that a player struggling to find his game would score the winner.

Gatemen show no staying power Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The bats remained quiet and the bullpen remained a problem for the Wareham Getemen as they lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday night, 6-1 at Harwich.

Dan Pires: 1956-2008 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:55 EST

NEW BEDFORD Dan Pires, whose insightful reporting on the New England Patriots made him popular with readers and whose outgoing personality made him popular with his peers, died this morning. He was 52.

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