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Eighth-inning homers doom Peabody West Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
WORCESTER — With two swings of the bat, Parkway National made Peabody West's quest to become Massachusetts state Little League champions a lot more difficult.
Parkway got a pair of solo homers in the top of the eighth inning to get the better of the Westerners in a 3-2 extra-innings thriller at Joe Schwartz Little League field in Worcester.

Karp, Hughes headed into NE Dragway Hall of Fame Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT
Jean DePlacido
Two local icons in the drag racing world will be inducted into the New England Dragway Hall of Fame tomorrow afternoon during the Nostalgia Hot Rod Reunion Show, presented by the Orientals Hot Rod Club of Reading.

Sports briefs Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT
Youth Soccer
Salem Youth Soccer is holding fall season registration on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Willows playing field, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, call registrar Julia Grenier at 978-741-3482.

Chamberlain dominates as Yankees win 7th straight Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EDT
BOSTON — Joba Chamberlain dominated the Boston Red Sox with his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees moved two games behind their longtime rivals with a 1-0 victory last night.

Rookie LB hopes to learn from Patriots veterans Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EDT
FOXBORO — First-round draft pick Jerod Mayo arrived in Foxborough to sign his contract right as the New England Patriots were starting training camp, leaving the veterans looking to make up for his absence with an extra dose of light-hearted hazing yesterdat.

Marblehead no problem for Cape Ann, Ferriero Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT
NORTHEAST SENIOR BABE RUTH
Cape Ann Senior Babe Ruth coach Mark Haskell didn't realize what Cody Ferriero had done in his team's playoff game against Marblehead until he looked at the book on his way home from Seaside Park last night.

Salem News sports schedule Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT
Today
SUMMER BASEBALL
Little League — State Final Four championships at Joe Schwartz Field, Worcester: Westfield North vs. Peabody West (5); Parkway National vs. Middleboro (7:30).

Morgan takes lead at Marblehead Race Week Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EDT
The rain finally relented for Marblehead Race Week, and Marblehead skipper Peter Morgan took full advantage of it yesterday.
Morgan and his boat Steelaway III won the J/105 fleet title at the Marblehead NOOD regatta last year and he could repeat this year after winning both races in his class yesterday.

A game of horseshoes? Elks Lodge will host tourney tomorrow Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The expression "close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades" is so accurate it's scary.
It was derived from the game's scoring system where "ringers" can miss my millimeters and games are never truly over. But it's actually even simpler than that.

Local sports briefs Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EDT
Football
The Georgetown High football program will have its second annual youth flag football clinic July 26 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Georgetown High. The clinic is open to boys 6- to 14-years-old. The cost is $15, which includes a cookout. Contact Tim Ruh at 978-352-6811 or e-mail him at truh@comcast.net for more information.

Reflecting on the Golden Era: Butterworth has found Yankee Homecoming memories Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EDT
Speak to Newburyport running historians about the Golden Era of the Yankee Homecoming 10-mile road races, and the first names that come to mind are often Rick Bayko and Buddy Bostick. For many 10-mile races in the 1970s and 80s, those two Newburyport natives emerged in the lead pack, effectively throwing their respective hats in the ring for a 10-mile title.

Anglers need to work around the thunderstorms Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:33:00 EDT
Fish Finder
Frank Dwyer
Graphite rods and lightning don't mix well, so anglers have had to pick their times carefully this week, and the weather forecast does not show this pattern changing for several days. While the weather has certainly disturbed the fishing patterns, good fishing is still available in our waters, though anglers still need to be wary of the constant threat of thunderstorms.

Joba chains down Sox Saturday July 26, 2008
BOSTON - It was singles night at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox wound up without a date.

Hobson friend, not foe Saturday July 26, 2008
FOXBORO - Victor Hobson left enemy No. 1 territory in April, and he's been fast to make friends with his new teammates since arriving here.

Late rally stuns Pride Saturday July 26, 2008
WORCESTER - For the second time in a week, Jeff LaHair came to the plate with the game on the line and for the second time in a week LaHair delivered.

Auburn again advances to the state final Saturday July 26, 2008
AUBURN - A big offensive performance was the story again as the Auburn Senior League All-Stars defeated Seekonk, 11-5, coming out of the losers' bracket to take two straight against Seekonk in the state sectional tournament final at Lemansky Park.

Mayo trying to grasp tough scheme Saturday July 26, 2008
FOXBORO - First-round draft pick Jerod Mayo was at home in his bed in Hampton, Va., when he got the call around 12:30 Thursday morning telling him his deal with the Patriots was done.

Vaughan leads by 1 at Troon Saturday July 26, 2008
American Bruce Vaughan shot par 71 yesterday, taking a one-shot lead after the second round of the Senior British Open in Troon, Scotland, before heading for therapy on his troublesome left knee.

Sastre needs clutch time trial Saturday July 26, 2008
MONTLUCON, France - At the Tour de France, this is it.

Mastrapasqua sits down Devlin Saturday July 26, 2008
LEOMINSTER - Apparently Mother Nature is a Montachusett Senior Ruth fan.

Fans welcome back Big Papi Saturday July 26, 2008

New lineup must wait Saturday July 26, 2008
BOSTON - Video replay hasn't come to baseball yet, but Terry Francona had a chance to do some "Upon Further Review" after he posted his starting lineup yesterday.

Lee stifles Twins, wins No. 14 Saturday July 26, 2008
Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland's first 20-game winner in 34 years, and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central with a win over visiting Minnesota.

Stewart honors childhood hero Foyt by selecting No. 14 for car Saturday July 26, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Tony Stewart has spent his entire career emulating A.J. Foyt, his childhood hero who dazzled the young racer with a tough-guy bravado and swashbuckling style.

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Playoffs

Whaling City Clippers win opener Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEW BEDFORD — His name is Ford and, once again, the special teams standout gave a Cadillac performance as the Whaling City Clippers opened defense of their New England Football League Double A championship with a 34-6 rout of the South Shore...

LEGION BASEBALL: Westport slams Norwood, 19-9, can advance tonight Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FALL RIVER — It was a grand old time at Chew Park on Saturday.

Old times not good times for this rivalry Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Given the day started with 20 extra minutes of a Red Sox clubhouse locked to the media, Saturday could have ended a lot worse at Fenway Park.

Sox fall to surging Yanks, take fifth loss in eight games Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The Red Sox continued to struggle Sunday as their rivals surge back into the pennant race.

INSIDE BASEBALL: Salesmanship stops with Sox brass Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

There's been plenty of chatter about Manny Ramirez this weekend. Suffice to say, Franz Lidz hit some previously uncovered ground.

Murray aims to keep it going Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

If Glen Murray continues his playing career, he'll do it elsewhere after Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli bought out the remaining year of the right winger's four-year contract on Saturday.

SOUTHCOAST LINKS: Hudson, Carey to tee it up in Mass. Junior Championship Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Allendale Country Club's D.J. Hudson and LeBaron Hills Country Club's Tim Carey are in the field for the Massachusetts Junior Championship that will get underway on Monday with first-round action at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton.

East steals win in Cape League All-Star Game Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

CHATHAM — After a five-hit, five-run, wild and wacky sixth inning, the Cape Cod Baseball League's Western Division All-Stars were sure the 2008 game would be theirs.

OPEN SEASON: Not right to be gouged for exercising one Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

In a letter to the editor this week, Alan Howard of New Bedford says that gun owners shouldn't be upset with Governor Deval Patrick's proposal to double the fee of the license to carry firearms to $200 and increase the gun dealer's license from $100 for...

AT FENWAY PARK: Yanks command attention from Sox Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — It's like the Red Sox wanted to make sure we remembered with whom we're dealing.

Yanks acquire Nady, Marte from Pirates Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and left-hander Damaso Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, bolstering their offense and bullpen ahead of next week's trade deadline.

Favre needs NFL permission to come to camp Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

If Brett Favre plans to show for the Green Bay Packers' training camp, he'll need permission from the NFL. And as of Friday evening, he had not petitioned the league for reinstatement.

Cowboys plan to waive veteran receiver Glenn Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The Dallas Cowboys said Friday that they will waive veteran receiver Terry Glenn, who resisted signing an injury clause after missing most of last season with a right knee injury.

Tour's final showdown looms in time trial Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

MONTLUCON, France — At the Tour de France, this is it.

Golf Roundup: Reavie leads Canadien Open Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Chez Reavie finished the rain-delayed first round of the Canadian Open with a 6-under 65 on Friday and had a 64 in the second to take a two-stroke lead over Eric Axley.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK: Joba vs. Youk goes to ROund Three Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — "He was throwing at his (expletive) head."

Jackson finally seeing action in training camp Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — After a day of indoor practices, the sun finally came out on the Gillette Stadium practice fields Friday afternoon, giving fans their first look at the 2008 Patriots and treating them to a rare sight — wide receiver Chad Jackson...

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Late-night call got Mayo to camp on time Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — Just as Wednesday night was turning into Thursday morning, Jerod Mayo got the phone call he'd been waiting for: He was almost officially a New England Patriot.

Sox shut out by Chamberlain, Yanks Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Associated Press writer

CAPE COD LEAGUE: Workman a hit for the Gatmen " on the mound Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WAREHAM — Brandon Workman was fielding batting-practice fly balls before Friday night's Cape Cod Baseball League game against Orleans when he got a call to come in and take some cuts in the cage.

SEA NOTES: D.J. Walsh leaves a hole in sailing community Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

In 1994, when he and wife, Melody, moved to South Dartmouth, D.J. Walsh took up the sport of sailing.

CAPE COD LEAGUE: Wareham streak ends in 7-4 loss to Orleans Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Kipp Schutz, an outfielder from Indiana University, had two hits and knocked in a run for Wareham Friday night in a 7-4 Cape Cod Baseball League loss to Orleans at Spillane Field.

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