News sports 2008-08-03 Andanh.com

A ball at the Hall Sunday August 3, 2008
CANTON, Ohio - The Hall of Fame induction ceremony turned Hog wild yesterday.

Bay again sparks Red Sox Sunday August 3, 2008
BOSTON - Jason Bay has to be thinking he's landed in hardball nirvana.

Stevens shuts out 'Nadoes Sunday August 3, 2008
NASHUA, N.H. - The Tornadoes' recent surge hit a bump in the road last night, as Pride right-hander Lance Stevens allowed only one hit over eight innings as Nashua blanked Worcester, 4-0, at Holman Stadium

For 3, it's a cross-country trek Sunday August 3, 2008
STURBRIDGE - As the 29th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge got under way yesterday morning, nearly all of the 3,600 riders departing from Sturbridge viewed the 111-mile journey to Bourne as a challenge.

Sox connect, hammer A's Sunday August 3, 2008
BOSTON - It rained before and during last night's game, but after a week of nothing but dark clouds, the Red Sox saw some welcome rays of sunshine.

A nice night to honor White Sunday August 3, 2008
Bill White was cut when he tried out for baseball as a freshman at St. John's High in 1956, and when he was a senior and one of the school's Xaverian brothers suggested that he become a brother, White told him he didn't have a vocation to the religious life and that he could never be a teacher.

Lester settles down, wins 10th Sunday August 3, 2008

Hip slows down Lowell Sunday August 3, 2008
BOSTON - Mike Lowell has been slowed by a sore right hip for about five weeks, but he was back in the lineup last night after being lifted for a pinch runner on Friday.

Romero grabs Open lead Sunday August 3, 2008
The Broadmoor's East Course in Colorado Springs, Colo., wasn't so unbearable yesterday.

History lessons for the rookies Sunday August 3, 2008
FOXBORO - Bill Belichick is fond of saying rookies don't know anything. The NFL apparently agrees with him.

Rivera getting back in ring Sunday August 3, 2008
The last time Worcester's Jose Antonio Rivera climbed in the ring against a fighter with a losing record was 10-1/2 years ago, when he stopped journeyman Jose Williams (7-25-1) in the second round at the old Holiday Inn on Lincoln Street.

Goldman hopes training in Australia can lift career Sunday August 3, 2008
Jay Goldman just might be the best tennis player to come out of Worcester.

Two races hitting CMass Sunday August 3, 2008
Mountain bikers will storm Central Massachusetts for two races here in the next three weeks.

Panthers suspend Smith after fighting Lucas Sunday August 3, 2008
Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after a training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.

Kahne looking to charge past field Sunday August 3, 2008
LONG POND, Pa. - Little has changed for Kasey Kahne in the last six weeks.

Calendar Sunday August 3, 2008
Friday - y - Paxton Sports Centre, Central Massachusetts Open Championships, USTA-sanctioned tournament, entry deadline Wednesday.

Injuries, misfortune hamper Olympians Sunday August 3, 2008
To the Olympic ideals of higher, faster and stronger, here's another worthy pursuit: healthier.

U.S. relay team stripped of golds Sunday August 3, 2008
BEIJING - The International Olympic Committee stripped gold medals yesterday from the U.S. men's 1,600-meter relay team that competed at the 2000 Olympics in the aftermath of Antonio Pettigrew's admission that he was doping at the time.

TV, Radio Sunday August 3, 2008

The Week Ahead Sunday August 3, 2008

Press Box Sunday August 3, 2008
The Worcester Black Sox (28-5) had a 2-0 lead after two innings of yesterday's Stan Musial Massachusetts/Rhode Island Tournament final, but the visiting Easton Huskies (36-0) responded with a seven-run fourth inning and won, 7-3. The Black Sox got RBIs from Mike Coonan (single) and Jeff Altieri (double). Both teams move on to the North Atlantic Regional in Albany, N.Y. Worcester will face the North Haledon (N.J.) Reds in a first-round matchup at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Community Bulletin Board Sunday August 3, 2008
Anna Maria College - Assistant women's volleyball. Part-time position. Information: Elysce Tackmann, (508) 849-3297 or etackmann@annamaria.edu.

OPEN SEASON: Antlerless deer permits issued Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The Antlerless Deer Permit Drawing was held Thursday at the Lenox Sportsman's Club. If the last digit of your hunting or sporting License matches a number drawn for the Wildlife Management Zone for which you applied, you'll receive notification by...

Homer raises the bar for Bay, Red Sox Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

A triple and the game-winning run in his debut. The go-ahead home run in his second game. No doubt about it: Jason Bay is setting expectations high in Boston.

Dropping down elevates Kyle Fernandes' games Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Westport's Kyle Fernandes was thinking about putting the MLB dreams to rest. Ordered by the Red Sox this spring to change from a conventional pitching motion to a Javier Lopez-style submarine delivery, he was having none of it.

HANK'S WORLD: Russ Gibson made hometown fans proud Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The first time I met Russ Gibson was at the 1958 Somerset Little League All-Star/District 7 championship banquet at White's of Westport. I was 12 and, like my teammates, I was absolutely besotted by the game of baseball, at all its levels.

Induction turns into Washington party Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

CANTON, Ohio — The Hall of Fame induction ceremony turned Hog wild Saturday.

INSIDE BASEBALL: Still time for pen to write new chapter Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

There's no denying that ending the Manny Ramirez saga was Boston's No. 1 priority at the non-waiver trading deadline, but given the team's struggles, getting another deal done wouldn't have been out of the question.

SOUTHCOAST LINKS: Nery, Feno hoping to repeat at CCNB Men's Fourball Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Kevin Nery and Quinn Feno won six straight matches en route to last year's Country Club of New Bedford Men's Invitational Fourball title, capped with a 19-hole victory over Peter Simmons and Kevin Tavares.

SEA NOTES: Herlihy brings winning attitude into BBR Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Last weekend's Rolex races in Newport and the Solo Twin races provided the perfect prelude to this weekend's Buzzards Bay Regatta for several local sailors.

Hobbs, Welker make camp debuts Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

The Patriots' physically unable to perform list, a dozen strong when camp opened, is down to five.

Big Brown's back Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

For the most part, Rick Dutrow has kept a low profile since Big Browns inexplicable last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes nearly two months ago.

Red Sox: Manny who? Bay goes yard Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON Jason Bay hit his first home run with Boston, Kevin Youkilis added a pair of two-run homers and the Red Sox cruised to a 12-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Cape League: Falmouth hangs on to first Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FALMOUTH The Commodores Michael Thomas (Southern) blasted a two-out walkoff home run off Victor Black (Dallas Baptist) in the bottom of the 12th inning as Falmouth beat the Bourne Braves 3-2 in Cape Cod Baseball League action.

Patriots' Jackson looking to raise stock Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO Chad Jackson might be the fastest player on the New England Patriots. All that speed did no one any good with him on the bench or in the training room, though.

Goodbye, Manny Goodbye playoffs The loss of Ramirez will hurt the Sox in the long run Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:16:00 EDT
Matthew Osgood
So are all the Red Sox fans satisfied now? Are they satisfied the clubhouse cancer, the ambassador of aloofness, the disrespecting-everything-that's-sacred-in-the-grand-old-game Manny Ramirez is gone? I know he caused quite a disruption in your everyday lives. I miss the good old days, when Red Sox fans cared about winning, not self-righteously preserving the integrity and image of the game.

Rookie backers on fast track Mayo, Crable make big strides with help from veteran Patriots Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:05:00 EDT
FOXBORO — As far as the Michigan alumni chain goes, Shawn Crable is a pretty darn popular guy.
"A lot of my friends are in different camps, they call every night," said Crable, New England's third-round draft choice last April.

Family ties Treworgy, Flanagan both headed to Beijing Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT
Cheryl Treworgy points to one moment. Her daughter, Shalane Flanagan, was restlessly watching the 2000 Olympic track and field trials from her seat in the grandstand.
"I want to be out there," she said. "I want to do that."

Bay goes deep for Red Sox in 12-2 win over A's Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
BOSTON — A triple and the game-winning run in his debut. The go-ahead home run in his second game.
No doubt about it: Jason Bay is setting expectations high in Boston.
"It's the same game," Bay said after his first home run with the Red Sox helped Boston cruise to a 12-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics last night.

What to Watch For Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
ARCHERY
WHERE: Olympic Green Archery Field.
WHEN: Aug. 9-15, 2008.
MEDALS: Men's and women's individual and team competitions.
OUTLOOK: South Korea has won the men's and women's team competitions in the last two Olympics. Butch Johnson, 52, will compete in his fifth consecutive Olympics for the U.S. When she competes for the U.S. this summer, Khatuna Lorig will be representing her third country. She represented the former Soviet Union in 1992 as part of the Unified Team, and competed for Georgia in 1996 and 2000. She missed the 2004 games because she had not yet received citizenship after coming to the United States.

Around the Horn with Pete Creamer Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
A former catcher, Andover Legion Post 8 coach Joe Iarrobino can't help but keep a close eye on those who play his favorite position.
When his squad dropped a 5-3 decision to District 8 champion Newburyport Post 150 during the regular season, he couldn't help but notice catcher Pete Creamer, who graduated from Pentucket this spring.

Busch hopes for better luck in Pocono return Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Kyle Busch can probably be excused if he isn't very happy to be back at Pocono Raceway this weekend.
The 23-year-old driver, whose magical 2008 season has included a NASCAR record 15 wins spread across three series, finished last in the 43-car Sprint Cup field at the June race at Pocono, his worst finish of the season on any circuit.

Local Notes Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Baseball
Methuen West Baseball is registering players ages 6-17 for its fall program. Interested Methuen youth can obtain forms at www.methuenwestbaseball.com, by calling 978-416-7273 or by e-mail request to methuenbaseball@verizon.net.

With Brady as his QB, Moss can't be beat Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Fantasy Scene
Mike McMahon
1. Randy Moss (NE)
You can't go wrong with Moss. He's Tom Brady's first option on every down, including in the red zone. He struggled towards the end of last season, but was still the dominant receiver in the league. His 23 touchdown catches were not only second to none, but the next closest (Braylon Edwards' 16) was 30 percent less than what the Pats' weapon pulled down.

Panthers receiver Smith suspended 2 games Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
The Carolina Panthers have suspended receiver Steve Smith two games for his involvement in a training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.
Smith will participate in preseason games and be allowed to practice with the team beginning Monday. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.

The perks abound in minor league baseball Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Matt Croteau
Minor league baseball may not have the flare or the household names like in the major leagues, but over the course of the summer I have come to appreciate the many perks of the minor league game.

Did the Packers handle the Brett Favre situation correctly? Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
What obligation do the Packers have to Brett Favre? If I remember correctly, he retired. He decided not to play anymore. Now, just because he changed his mind, the Packers have to jump through hoops to accomodate him? Sorry, I don't buy it. Brett, you moved on from your football career, and the Packers moved on from you. Accept it, deal with it, and please just stay retired. Did coming back with the Wizards help Jordan's career? Not a chance. And playing for the Jets or Bucs won't help yours.

Under the lights Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Names in the Game
Clockwork
Steve Smith may have a career in boxing after football. The Carolina Panthers wide receiver reportedly punched teammate Ken Lucas in the face at practice Friday.

Black Diamonds bats hot in sweep Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Baseball
The Haverhill Black Diamonds rolled twice in Merrimack Valley Senior Babe Ruth playoff action. In the first game, the Diamonds defeated the Diamond Dogs, 11-1, behind the combined pitching of Ryan Magoon and Frank Xia. Chris Panaro, Tim Gregg, Spence Belte and Ben Cantwell led the offensive attack.

Mills, Harang lead New Hampshire Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT
MANCHESTER — Brad Mills pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run, and leading the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 2-1 win over the Connecticut Defenders. It was Mills' first win for the Fisher Cats and it came on the night when Daryl Harang got five outs to record his first Class AA save.

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