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Salem News sports schedule Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EDT
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SUMMER BASEBALL
Little League — State Final Four Championships at Joe Schwartz Field, Worcester: Middleboro vs. Peabody West (4); Middleboro/Peabody West winner vs. Parkway National (TBA)

Sports Briefs Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EDT
Baseball
The Steve Lomasney Baseball Academy has re-opened on a permanent basis. Lomasney, a former Peabody High football and baseball standout, was drafted in the fifth round of the MLB Amateur draft and played professionally for 11 years, mainly in the minor leagues.

TRACKING NEWEST RAZORBACK Beverly's Bucknam replaces coaching legend at Arkansas Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:31:00 EDT
Chris Bucknam of Beverly had a fulfilling career as the head track coach at the University of Northern Iowa.
He spent 25 years there. He could've stretched it to 35 years and then bowed out with a remarkable record and great memories.

Navigators bounce back with win over Vermont Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:30:00 EDT
The North Shore Navigators were rained out last night, giving them some extra time to enjoy Saturday's sound 8-0 win over Vermont.
Pitcher John Folino led the romp by allowing only two hits in seven innings of scoreless work while Nick Belcher blasted a three-run homer to provide all the runs North Shore (22-12) needed. Tyler Kuehl added a two-run single for good measure, while Kent Graham and Frank Pasanello also drove in runs.

Marblehead's Scott snags overall Race Week crown Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:30:00 EDT
More than 1,000 sailors with hometowns ranging California to Canada set sail on Massachusetts Bay yesterday looking to clinch the championship of the Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta in Marblehead.

Ramirez says he's 'tired' of Red Sox All-Star slugger agreeable to trade, although sees it as unlike Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:27:00 EDT
BOSTON — Manny Ramirez is "tired" of the Boston Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy.
But he doesn't think it will happen and Boston, battling for a playoff spot, needs the production of their cleanup hitter despite its oft-contentious relationship with him.

Ramirez, Ortiz lead 15-hit attack, Sox win finale over Yanks Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:25:00 EDT
BOSTON — Manny Ramirez might be happier if the Red Sox traded him. Last night he showed why they shouldn't.
The quirky slugger caused a pre-game stir by saying he'd be open to a deal. Then he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs in a revived Boston offense that ruined the New York Yankees perfect post-All-Star break record with a 9-2 win.

Local sports briefs Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:06:00 EDT
Running
The 30th annual Salisbury Beach Lifeguard 5-Mile Beach Race will take place Aug. 16 (6 p.m.) during low tide. Entry fees are $12 if received before Aug. 1 or $15 after. To register, download an entry form from the Department of Conservation and Recreation at www.mass.gov/dcr/events.htm or mail to Salisbury Beach Lifeguards, PO Box 5303, Salisbury, MA 01952.

Veteran RB Jordan hopes for success with Patriots Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:05:00 EDT
FOXBORO (AP) — Veteran running back Lamont Jordan hopes to follow in the footsteps of his good friend Randy Moss with the New England Patriots.
The 29-year-old Jordan signed with New England on Saturday, one day after the Oakland Raiders released him. He hopes to recharge his career with the Patriots just as Moss did last season, when he caught 98 passes for 1,493 yards and an NFL-record 23 touchdowns.

Theatre of High Drama Yankee Homecoming Races make long-lasting memories good and bad Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:27:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — Laying claim as the second oldest homecoming festival in the United States, the Yankee Homecoming Festival — which was founded in 1957 by George Cashman — has been an annual celebration that will certainly never run dry of memories.

Nor'Easters, on verge of series win, get rained out Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:27:00 EDT
Two teams vying for a place in the second round of the Massachusetts legion playoffs must feel a little snake bitten by yesterday's showers.
Both Newburyport Post 150 — who beat Cambridge 13-3 Saturday — and North Chelmsford — who beat Lynn Post 6 24-10 Saturday — each had an opportunity to close out their respective best-of-three series with a win Sunday and go on to face each other in the next round.

Manny says he would OK trade from Red Sox Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:27:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Manny Ramirez is "tired" of the Boston Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy.
But he doesn't think it will happen and Boston, battling for a playoff spot, needs the production of their cleanup hitter despite its oft-contentious relationship with him.

Ramirez, Ortiz lead 15-hit attack over Yankees Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again — though for the first time in a while — shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk about being traded by the Red Sox and helping to end the Yankees' eight-game winning streak with a 9-2 victory Sunday night.

Lefty thrives in Boston Monday July 28, 2008
BOSTON - He has been the winning pitcher in the deciding game of the World Series, thrown a no-hitter, shut out the Yankees at Yankee Stadium and now, Jon Lester is a 20-game winner.

Trying their best for the cause Monday July 28, 2008
Thousands of women competed in the Danskin Triathlon for breast cancer research yesterday morning in Webster. Photos / ED COLLIER

Manny talking Manny Monday July 28, 2008
BOSTON - No wonder Manny Ramirez needs an agent. His negotiating strategies leave a lot to be desired.

Scafidi's homer powers East Side Monday July 28, 2008
Right fielder Jeff Scafidi hit a two-run homer to left field in the first inning as East Side (20-5) defeated Amherst (16-5) in a rain-shortened, seven-inning game at Amherst High School in the Central-Western Sectional playoffs.

More talent added at RB Monday July 28, 2008
FOXBORO - There were questions at just about every position when the Patriots opened training camp last week, one of the exceptions being running back.

Birtwell back to help team Monday July 28, 2008
NASHUA, N.H. - With his 29th birthday approaching and with a Harvard diploma under his arm, Worcester's John Birtwell seems to have plenty of options on where to spend his summer.

Baltimore finally wins on a Sunday Monday July 28, 2008
Baltimore ended its run of 15 straight losses in Sunday games, defeating Ervin Santana and Los Angeles behind a sharp pitching performance by Garrett Olson.

Boston not fooled by Ponson Monday July 28, 2008

Gaffney hoping to start Monday July 28, 2008
FOXBORO - With the departure of Donte Stallworth to Cleveland, the prevailing theory is the Patriots are in the market for a No. 3 receiver.

Jimmie doesn't tire at the end Monday July 28, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout.

TV, Radio Monday July 28, 2008

The Week Ahead Monday July 28, 2008

Disc-o fever Monday July 28, 2008
Two-time world champion and three-time U.S. champion Barry Schultz of Milwaukee winds up to throw a disc toward the target during the Vibram Open national disc golf tournament at Maple Hill in Leicester. T&G Staff / TOM RETTIG

Cloud still hovers as Sastre prevails Monday July 28, 2008
PARIS - Spain's Carlos Sastre won the Tour de France yesterday, with cycling's showpiece event again unable to escape the shadow of doping. Minutes after the victory, it was announced a rider from Kazakhstan used a banned stimulant.

Vaughan sinks first career win Monday July 28, 2008
Bruce Vaughan won the Senior British Open yesterday for his first career victory, sinking a 20-foot putt to beat John Cook on the first playoff hole at Troon, Scotland.

Manny plot thickens Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Manny Ramirez would agree to a trade that would make both him and the Red Sox happy, but he doesn't think it will happen. And Boston, battling for a playoff spot, needs the production.

Ortiz, Manny dominate to salvage finale Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again — though for the first time in a while — shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk about being traded by the Red Sox and helping to end the Yankees' eight-game winning streak with a...

Jordan hoping to follow Moss's Foxboro example Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — Veteran running back Lamont Jordan hopes to follow in the footsteps of his good friend Randy Moss with the New England Patriots.

LEGION PLAYOFFS: Westport pouring it on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Sometimes, lessons are learned during the good times, too.

GNB Pony pushed to brink in shutout Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The New Bedford Pony League 13-year-old All-Stars felt some nerves in its first game at the Zone Championship in North Carolina, falling to host Davidson, 10-0 in six innings.

Doping again as Tour closes Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

PARIS — Spain's Carlos Sastre won the Tour de France on Sunday, with cycling's showpiece event again unable to escape the shadow of doping. Minutes after the victory, it was announced a rider from Kazakhstan used a banned stimulant.

Johnson wins, but tire troubles take stage at Brickyard Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout.

Gossage, Williams highlight Hall class Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — For more than two decades, Rich "Goose" Gossage unnerved batters as one of baseball's most menacing and dominating relief pitchers. On Sunday, it was his turn for the jitters.

PIN TALES: Van Hees making waves on national stage Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

It would be fair to say Jonathan Van Hees is one of bowling's rising stars, and he's from our own backyard.

Golf notes: LPGA Legends play in Quincy Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The charismatic Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez will be in the field for the LPGA Legends Tour BJs Charity Championship at Granite Links in Quincy.

Golfing: Cape Cod Country Club Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NORTH FALMOUTH Rumors have circulated for decades that Cape Cod Country Club was partially designed by legendary architect Donald Ross. As the story goes, Ross expanded the course from nine to 18 holes shortly after it opened in 1928.

Patriots: Jordan ready to make a run for it Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — Veteran running back Lamont Jordan hopes to follow in the footsteps of his good friend Randy Moss with the New England Patriots.

Cape League notes: Orleans tops national rankings Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The Orleans Cardinals have been running over Cape League competition in the month of July. Orleans has a record of 16-3-2 this month going into tonight's home game with Brewster.

Ramirez pops off, then helps Sox beat Yanks Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Manny Ramirez is "tired" of the Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy.

Bingham: A look back at Normans collapses Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

It would be unfair to add the recent British Open to the long list of collapses in Greg Normans career.

American Legion: Post 188 bows out in sweep by Easton Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NORTH EASTON — Sandwich Post 188 couldn't quite complete a late-inning comeback and lost to Easton Post 7, 7-5, dropping the best-of-three American Legion State Sectional series two games to none.

Amateur Soccer: Falmouth United remains unbeaten Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SANDWICH — Nick Christman's goal in the 30th minute was enough as Falmouth United continued its unbeaten season with a 1-0 victory last night over a shorthanded Sandwich squad.

Senior Babe Ruth: Team Cape Cod wins New England title Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

RINDGE, N.H. — Team Cape Cod had just lost a three-run lead when the rain came.

Golf Monday: Curtis savors week at Pinehurst Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Mashpees Chelsea Curtis didnt win the Womens North & South Amateur Championship. But Curtis might someday look back at her week in North Carolina as a life-changing experience.

Cape Cod Junior Golf Association tee times Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Cape Cod Junior Golf Association tee times for Monday at Village Links in Plymouth and Wednesday at Ballymeade Country Club.

Yanks around for long haul Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:41:00 EDT
Bill Burt
BOSTON — Something happened while Manny was being, well, an idiot the last two months.
The New York Yankees proved, yet again, they are every bit as good as your Boston Red Sox.
Admit it, you weren't paying close attention. Whether it was the improbable run of the Tampa Bay Rays or the fact that old fogies Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte were at the top of the New York rotation — "They'll fall apart eventually," you figured. The Yankees weren't worth the trouble anymore.

Giving support to an avid sports booster Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:33:00 EDT
Dave Dyer
That old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?", is probably being asked a lot these days among those involved with athletics at Timberlane.
Avid booster Bob Zdrada, 57, of Atkinson, N.H., who has been the president or co-president of the tremendously successful Timberlane Wrestling Boosters for seven years as well as being head of the Timberlane Football Boosters for two years and the president of the Timberlane Lacrosse Boosters for four years, is battling cancer of the tongue and neck.

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