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Salem's Anderson twins earn Heffernan Scholarship Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:44:00 EDT
Twin brothers Drew and Dexter Anderson didn't play sports in their first two years at Salem High. Nor did they know anything about the late Phil Heffernan, who is in the Salem High Hall of Fame for his excellence in track and field in the early 1960s.

Sports briefs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:43:00 EDT
Softball
There are still openings for Ed Henry's Championship Softball Camp, which is set for Aug. 4-8 at Breed Middle School in Lynn, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. This is for ages 7-18. For more information or to register, call Ed Henry at 978-766-8008 or 978-468-3333.

Sluggish Sox swept by Angels Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:43:00 EDT
BOSTON — Garret Anderson went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs, Joe Saunders earned his 14th win and the Los Angeles Angels swept the lackluster and error-prone Boston Red Sox 9-2 last night.
It was the second three-game sweep in two weeks by the Angels over the Red Sox, who showed little spark during their fifth loss in six games. Reports of trade talks focusing on a disgruntled Manny Ramirez didn't make the night any better for Boston.

Bishop Fenwick advances to NSHSBL final Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:41:00 EDT
NSHSBL
Bishop Fenwick's Lauran DiCarlo converted the game-winning free throw down the stretch as the Crusaders remained unbeaten and advanced to the North Shore High School Basketball League finals with a 42-41 win over Danvers.

Pro soccer: New England beats Atlante in Superliga semis Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:40:00 EDT
FOXBORO — Shalrie Joseph headed in an indirect kick by Steve Ralston in the 30th minute, leading the New England Revolution to a 1-0 victory over Atlante F.C. in the semifinals of the SuperLiga series yesterday.

Marlins don't rule out trade for Manny Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:40:00 EDT
MIAMI — A deal that would send Manny Ramirez to Florida may be a long shot, but Marlins president David Samson didn't rule it out yesterday, less than 24 hours before the trade deadline.
On his weekly radio show, Samson addressed reports the Marlins are discussing a trade to acquire Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox.

Salem News Sports Schedule Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EDT
Today
SUMMER BASEBALL
Senior Babe Ruth — Game 3 of best-of-three series: Beverly vs. Marblehead at Seaside Park, Marblehead (5:45)
Inter-Town League — Manchester at Hamilton (5:45).

Price paying his dues for golf Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:38:00 EDT
Hitting the Links
Matt Jenkins
There's a difference between putting all your eggs in one basket and having a clear focus for the future.
Peabody's Matt Price knows this as he heads off to college this fall with every intention of majoring in golf.

Marblehead denies Beverly's title bid Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EDT
Beverly had a chance to end its season with a championship in the Northeast Senior Babe Ruth League playoffs at home last night. Marblehead not only spoiled that opportunity, it projected itself right back into the title hunt.

Cara Spilsbury: Putting the magic back in sports Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:43:00 EDT
Maybe it's just me, but the sports world these past few weeks has been incredibly depressing.
Manny Ramirez is being his usual, self-important self, the NBA referee at the center of the gambling scandal is being sent to prison for 15 months and a Red Sox "fan" took an aluminum bat to a New York man on Cape Cod over Fourth of July weekend.

Keeping up with Carlos, July 31 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:35:00 EDT
Haverhill's Carlos Pena and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays find their lead slowly shrinking. After taking two out of three against the Kansas City Royals, The Rays' lead over the Boston Red Sox was just one game (on Monday, July 28), with the Yankees closing in just three games back. The Rays have stayed hot as of late, winning six out of their last 10 since the All-Star break, where they were in the middle of a seven-game losing streak.

Fall sports start dates Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:32:00 EDT
Varsity and JV football — Monday, Aug. 18
Freshman football — Monday, Aug. 25
Boys and girls soccer — Thursday, Aug. 21
Field hockey — Thursday, Aug. 21
Girls swimming — Thursday, Aug. 21

Local sports briefs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:47:00 EDT
Golf
The fifth annual Clipper Cup Golf Tournament will be played Sept. 13 (8 a.m.) at Evergreen Golf Course. A $90 entry fee includes 18 holes with a cart, food, beverages and prizes. The Newburyport hockey program is looking for hole sponsors to make $100 raffle donations. All proceeds benefit the NHS hockey program. Make checks payable NHS Hockey and mail to Paul Yameen, 21 Summit Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913. Call Yameen (978-388-0517) or Jed Beauparlant (978-423-4489) with questions.

Suggestions for improving the Yankee Homecoming races Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:47:00 EDT
Dan Guttenplan
The city of Newburyport put on its biggest athletic event of the year Tuesday evening with 3,500 official runners and several hundred others running either the 10-mile or 5K Yankee Homecoming road races. In the days following such a large undertaking, we are left to assess the overall success of the event.

Finishing dead last with dignity Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:46:00 EDT
We stood on the sidelines of Turkey Hill Road applauding and handing out water to exhausted runners in last year's 10-mile Yankee Homecoming Road Race. We clapped feverishly for those lagging behind, and by the time we picked up the last empty water bottle, we'd made a promise to each other — next year we will run in this race.

Lions Club prepares for one last Children's Classic Races before Winner's Circle takes over Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:45:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The din of screaming and laughing children will be unmistakable at Low Street's Fuller Field tomorrow as the 22nd annual Children's Classic Races prepares for an end of an era.
Undoubtedly Yankee Homecoming's loudest and most frenzied weekend event, the race was started in 1986 by the Lioness Club of Greater Newburyport and helped along by the late Shirley Lattime. Then in 1992, the Lioness Club evolved into the Seacoast Lions, which shortly thereafter combined with the Newburyport Lions - a local group which raises money to fight blindness and its accompanying diseases - which is organizing the race this year in conjunction with the Winner's Circle Running Club.

It ain't over till it's over Nor'Easters scores eight runs in final three innings to cap incredible Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:42:00 EDT
It seems only fitting that the Newburyport Nor'Easters slugged their way into one of eight spots at the legion state tournament. But their latest victory was also the team's most dramatic, rallying from an 8-3 deficit against North Chelmsford in the seventh inning to win, 11-8.

Ould Newbury more like Old New England Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:28:00 EDT
NEWBURY — Drive up into Ould Newbury Golf Club's crooked little parking lot to play for the first time and you might feel that you have just walked into a brochure for one of South Carolina's prettiest little courses. If you are looking for a taste of New England, look no further than the 92-year-old course designed around the Parker River and its surrounding marshes.

Halos make a statement Thursday July 31, 2008
BOSTON - The Red Sox season hit one of its lowest points last night as Boston committed four errors and was hammered, 9-2, by the high-flying Angels, who swept a second straight series and won their eighth straight against the sagging Olde Towne Team.

Revs nip Atlante, head to final Thursday July 31, 2008
FOXBORO - There was hardly a dry eye anywhere in New England back on Nov. 18 when the Revolution lost to the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final.

Rodney ready to get going Thursday July 31, 2008
FOXBORO - He might have been resting, injured, or just sunning himself in the Bahamas. Not even the loose-lipped Rodney Harrison would tip his hand, but the important thing to Patriots Nation is that the veteran safety saw his first full day of action at training camp yesterday after spending the first few days on the physically-unable-to-perform list.

Milford sweeps its way into states Thursday July 31, 2008
MILFORD - The 2008 Milford Zone 4 American Legion champions are a squad the legendary Post 59 coach Pep Morcone would be proud of.

Area duo plays Open Thursday July 31, 2008
Worcester area golf fans will have two local golfers to root for when the U.S. Senior Open begins today at the East Course at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. - Pleasant Valley CC head pro and Worcester native Paul Parajeckas and former Worcester resident Rick Karbowski.

Will Boston make a trade? Thursday July 31, 2008
BOSTON - The Red Sox may be feeling increased pressure to make a significant deal by today's 4 p.m. midseason trading deadline.

Boston's slide continues Thursday July 31, 2008

Guerrero leads Tornadoes Thursday July 31, 2008
AUGUSTA, N.J. - The offense had been the story in the Tornadoes' two games before last night. Not for its effectiveness, as has been the case for much of the season, but rather its futility.

Guerrero paces Tornadoes Thursday July 31, 2008
AUGUSTA, N.J. - The offense had been the story in the Tornadoes two games before last night. Not for its effectiveness, as has been the case for much of the season, but rather its futility.

Ravens on tap to start preseason Thursday July 31, 2008
FOXBORO - Don't look now, but the official healing process from last season's Super Bowl dagger in the heart begins a week from tonight when the Patriots kick off their 2008 exhibition season against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium.

Burkett finishes year on a high note Thursday July 31, 2008
WORCESTER - Host Jesse Burkett knew winning their final pool-play game wasn't going to matter. But that didn't stop them from leaving a stamp on the Senior League Eastern Regional Softball Championships.

TV, Radio Thursday July 31, 2008

The Week Ahead Thursday July 31, 2008

Sox swept by Angels Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Garret Anderson went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs, Joe Saunders earned his 14th win and the Los Angeles Angels swept the lackluster and error-prone Boston Red Sox 9-2 Wednesday night.

LeBron set to return for U.S. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

MACAU — The United States players are eager to hit someone else, and LeBron James is ready to take a hit.

Wie shrugs off criticism as she enters PGA tourney Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

RENO, Nev. — Michelle Wie has heard the criticism of her decision to play in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open this week instead of attempting to qualify for the Women's British Open.

THOMAS: Clippers deserve some space Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

It was just five nights before the biggest regular-season game of its three-year existence, and not one player knew where to report for practice. Such is life these days for the Whaling City Clippers.

Inside Boxing: Plenty of questions after Margarito-Cotto Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Now that Antonio Margarito has knocked Miguel Cotto off the top of the welterweight division and out of the elite pound-for-pound picture, where does that leave Paul Williams?

Once again, we await word on Manny Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — There will be no pinch-hit single to center, driving home the winning run. No big smile and on-field interview beneath a sea of raucous cheers.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK: Bullpen still searching for consistency Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Sometimes, it's the thing left unsaid.

Yankees deal for Pudge Rodriguez Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEW YORK — Ivan Rodriguez was the steady hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series. A year later, he was the spark that helped turn around the Detroit franchise when nobody wanted to be a Tiger.

AMERICAN LEGION: Westport finished in tourney Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WEYMOUTH — As good as Westport Post 145 was on offense this season, Weymouth Post 79 proved to be better.

Marlins don't rule out Manny trade Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

MIAMI — A deal that would send Manny Ramirez to Florida may be a long shot, but Marlins president David Samson didn't rule it out Wednesday, less than 24 hours before the trade deadline.

McGinest ready for last dance Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BEREA, Ohio — Another brutal training camp practice behind him, Willie McGinest yanked off his helmet, shredded his sweat-soaked jersey and shoulder pads and began walking slowly to the Browns' locker room in the sweltering heat.

Favre meets with Pack prez; not reinstated yet Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy traveled to Mississippi to meet with quarterback Brett Favre and his agent James "Bus" Cook on Wednesday, in an apparent attempt to talk Favre out of reporting to camp later this week.

Pesky reporters and smog raise Chinese ire Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Mother Nature was always going to be a problem, because there are some things even the rulers of China can't control. Without some timely rain and wind, Beijing's Olympics will be viewed through a brownish soup of polluted air even though organizers did...

Amateur soccer: D-Y turns back Tide in regular-season finale Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SOUTH YARMOUTH — Lucas Miranda scored two first-half goals to lead D-Y Celtic to a 4-2 victory over Falmouth Tide last night to wrap up Cape Cod Amateur Soccer regular-season play.

All-Star softball team splits pair Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The BackOffice Associates 70s All-Stars split a pair of games yesterday at the Eastern United States Senior Softball championships in steamy Raleigh, N.C.

Cape League: Falmouth's Pollock basks in starry night at Fenway Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Last night's Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Recognition Night was special for everyone who made the trip up to Boston.

Duca: Sox standing still, so far Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The trading deadline arrives at 4 p.m. today.

Red Sox swept away by Angels Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Garret Anderson went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs, Joe Saunders earned his 14th win and the Los Angeles Angels swept the lackluster and error-prone Boston Red Sox 9-2 last night.

CC of New Seabury's Kushner wins Mass. Junior Amateur Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WEST NEWTON — Bradley Kushner, representing the Country Club of New Seabury, capped off a successful journey at the 90th Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship yesterday.

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