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Port Post prevails: Georgetown's Johnson keeps Newburyport unbeaten Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EDT
ANDOVER — Newburyport pitcher Michael Johnson was critical of himself after the game.
"I felt good but struggled a little with my control," he said. "The team made some incredible plays behind me."

American boxers push toward Beijing minus teammate Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:29:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Luis Yanez's teammates feinted and weaved in concert at Gleason's Gym yesterday, filling the Brooklyn boxing landmark with their uniform punches and grunts in the U.S. Olympic team's final public workout before Beijing.

Favre wants release from Packers Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:28:00 EDT
The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.
And as far as the team is concerned, that might mean showing No. 4 the door — although working out a trade might be more palatable to the Packers than granting Favre the release he has requested.

Local sports briefs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:27:00 EDT
Wall of Fame
The annual Newburyport Wall of Fame Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 7 at Ould Newbury Golf Club. The cost is $75 per player with four players per team. For more information please contact Roger Fuller at 978-465-8029 or jefuller61@comcast.net.

Local schedule Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:27:00 EDT
Tomorrow
NORTH SHORE BASEBALL LEAGUE: Newburyport at North Shore (5 p.m., Phillips)
POST 150 LEGION BASEBALL: Newburyport at North Shore (5 p.m., Seaside Park)

Newburyport's own Ironmen: Olsen, LoPreste set to tackle Rhode Island half Ironman Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:59:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — Forgive Newburyport's Stuart Olsen if he feels conflicted about racing in tomorrow's Ironman 70.3 in Providence, R.I.
The 41-year-old committed to the half Ironman prior to learning that his favorite race — the Powow Triathlon in Amesbury — was scheduled for the same day.

Area Results Friday July 11, 2008
Central Mass 4, Metro 4

Games Today Friday July 11, 2008
Westford at Chelmsford, 6 p.m., Ayotte Field

Gatemen lose fifth straight, this time in New Bedford Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEW BEDFORD — The Wareham Gatemen got a beautiful night to make their second trip of the season to the Whaling City, but it was another not-so-pretty result.

COUTURE: Buchholz still just potential in waiting Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — What Clay Buchholz did against these Baltimore Orioles last September, in these ancient confines, for this storied franchise, will never be forgotten. That goes without saying, but think about the words again.

Buccholz beaten by O's this time Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The last time he faced the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz overcame the nerves of his second major-league start and the mounting pressure of making baseball history to pitch a no-hitter.

Favre seeks release from Packers Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.

Doping hits Tour again Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

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SEA NOTES: Whaleboat races a success again Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

This year's Independence Day Whaleboat Race drew enthusiastic crowds to the waterfront last weekend, as eight crews competed in four divisions over two days in the annual event held during Summerfest.

Drivers in the dark at Chicagoland Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

JOLIET, Ill. — Although there will be floodlights all around the track, NASCAR teams still are very much in the dark going into the first Sprint Cup series night race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Olympian effort: Swimmer reveals he made team after being diagnosed with cancer Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ATLANTA — When Eric Shanteau touched the wall second at the U.S. Olympic trials, he was overcome by the joy of reaching a lifelong goal.

Cape Cod Lacrosse Tournament on tap this weekend Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WEST BARNSTABLE — This weekend's Cape Cod Lacrosse Tournament has attracted 12 teams from the Northeast, and the action begins at 10 a.m. at Cape Cod Community College.

Cape League: Orleans extends East lead Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ORLEANS — Nate Freiman and Tim Wheeler homered and Justin Earls pitched 3¤ perfect innings of relief as the Orleans Cardinals extended their lead in the Cape Cod Baseball League's Eastern Division with a 10-5 victory over Harwich last night at...

Red Sox: Not Clay's day Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Brian Roberts was a home run short of the cycle as the Baltimore Orioles knocked around no-hit kid Clay Buchholz and beat Boston 7-3.

Local baseball: Team Cape Cod advances Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

PLYMOUTH — Chris Thompson went 2-for-2 and struck out nine over six innings on the mound to lead Team Cape Cod to a 10-2 win over Old Colony Black in the opening game of the Eastern Massachusetts Senior Babe Ruth baseball playoffs.

McDowell returning to Barnstable Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

HYANNIS — Gerry McDowell is coming back to the Barnstable High School boys basketball team.

Crusaders: Big one vs. Ottawa on Saturday Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

With a seven-point lead over the Ottawa Fury in the Premier Development League New England Division table, the Cape Cod Crusaders appear to be shoo-ins for a fourth consecutive division title.

Wild World of Sports Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:33:00 EDT
Michael Muldoon
Folks in the sports world must have lost their Prozac because they have definitely lost their minds. This last week was a strange one even by sports' minimal standards.
To wit:
Managers Gone Wild: The Wichita Wingnuts, heretofore known as The Appropriately Named Wichita Wingnuts, have a manager, Kash Beauchamp, who lost it.

Semipro football: Maulers: Nothing less than a championship will do Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:32:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — The Mill City Maulers have a job to do beginning tonight at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
They have to finish the job.
Now in their third year of existence, the Lawrence-based semi-pro football team let victory slip into the jaws of defeat in two straight New England Football League AA championship games.

Georgetown's Johnson shuts down Andover Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:31:00 EDT
ANDOVER — Michael Johnson did his best to stay modest after the game.
"I felt good but struggled a little with my control," he said. "The team made some incredible plays behind me."
But the Georgetown resident had enough to deal five stellar innings as one of the local standouts who led Newburyport Post 150 to a 5-3 victory over Andover Post 8 in a battle of undefeateds yesterday.

Poore, Salem Cardinals take opener Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
Nick Poore struck out 11 in a complete-game effort to lead the Salem Cardinals to a 2-0 win over the Nashua Mavericks, in the opening game of the New Hampshire Senior Babe Ruth playoffs.

Batavia trips up Spinners Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:29:00 EDT
BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Batavia Muckdogs scored four runs in the third inning and made them stand up in a 5-2 win over the Lowell Spinners.
Ryan Dent's sacrifice fly in the third and Jon Hee's RBI single in the fourth accounted for the Spinners runs. Hee was 2 for 4 with a double. Stolmy Pimentel took the loss in his shortest outing (four innings) of the year.

Teams taking best guess under new Chicagoland lights Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EDT
JOLIET, Ill. — Although there will be floodlights all around the track, NASCAR teams still are very much in the dark going into the first Sprint Cup series night race at Chicagoland Speedway.
After seven years of racing at the 1.5-mile track on the outskirts of suburban Chicago during the daytime, the race was moved to Saturday night this season.

Buchholz struggles in return to Boston Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:20:00 EDT
BOSTON — The last time he faced the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz overcame the nerves of his second major-league start and the mounting pressure of making baseball history to pitch a no-hitter.

Riptide score late win, 4-3 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:20:00 EDT
AKRON, Ohio — Gina Carbonatto doubled in the seventh inning to score Carrie Embree with the eventual game-winner as the New England Riptide topped the Akron Racers, 4-3. Jocelyn Forest picked up the win in relief.

Local Notes Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EDT
Baseball
Methuen West is offering a fall program for ages 6-18 in conjunction with Play Ball of Salem. For more information visit methuenwestbaseball.com or call 978-416-7273.
The Granite State Baseball Association fall wood bat league has opening for teams and individuals. If interested e-mail mcampo@granitestatebaseball.org.

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