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Magic Valley Sports Announcements Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:40PMFollowing are sports announcements submitted to theTimes-News.
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Finch done playing, but not finished Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:48PMPausing one last time to smile and wave to the crowd, Jennie Finch walked away from the sport she helped to spread around the world.
Face of softball retiring, but not leaving the sport Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMOKLAHOMA CITY - Pausing one last time to smile and wave to the crowd, Jennie Finch walked away from the sport she helped to spread around the world.
Finch done playing, but not finished with softball Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:50AMUnited States' Jennie Finch bats against Japan in the first inning during the World Cup of Softball championship game in Oklahoma City, Monday, July 26, 2010.
Finch done playing, but not finished with softball Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:07AMPausing one last time to smile and wave to the crowd, Jennie Finch walked away from the sport she helped to spread around the world. With one final championship to add to her sparkling resume, Finch retired from international softball Monday night following the United States' 5-1 victory against Japan in the championship game of the World Cup of Softball.
Carter named to All-Decade team; Berry players to be named to NABC Honors Court Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:25PMMelanie Carter’s work as head softball coach at Shorter University speaks for itself. And now, her legacy as a player has reached a whole new level. Carter, a former standout at NCAA Div. II Univ...
Sports and Recreation Bulletin Board Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:47PMLooking for something to do? Get involved with local sports and recreation.
Sneaky Cleats 99 win 10-under World Series title Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:20AMSunburns, bruises, blisters and scrapes didn't stop the East Texas Sneaky Cleats. Neither did a loss in their first game of bracket play.
Tape Measure Shots, Part 1 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:16AMWhen Vince Zawaski dug his cleats into the batter's box, outfieldersalways would take a few steps back toward the outfield fence. Therewasn't a high school field in the area that could withstand the powerZawaski - known as "the Goon" for his ability to terrorize bothopposing pitchers and postgame pizzas - generated with his quick,compact swing. On May 24, 1984, Marist plays host to Gordon Tech ...
Softball injury doesn't keep DiNatale on the sidelines Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:02AMBOSTON -- Rep. Stephen DiNatale's softball playing days might be over. DiNatale, 57, blew out his Achilles tendon in the annual Coolidge Park softball tournament over the Fourth of July weekend, but the injury has not kept the Fitchburg Democrat
Marshall softball team wins world series title Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:39AMCourtesy photo The East Texas Sneaky Cleats, based out of Marshall, won the 10-and-under USSSA World Series title in Branson, Mo., last Sunday.
Story calls for more than just reporting Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:29PMJust when I thought I was out, it pulled me back in. As you will see to the right of my beautiful mugshot and my masterful column this week, Tuesday night I ventured out to the First Assembly Church of God softball field for a story about the Sikeston Church Softball League.
10-under girls win state title Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:34AMThe DeWitt “Sneaky Cleats” went undefeated to win the Arkansas State Babe Ruth softball tournament in Dumas June 24-27. The DeWitt girls beat Hamburg 27-3, McGehee 11-1 and Lafayette County 15-5 in the early rounds and beat Lafayette County 16-6 in Sunday’s championshp game. They will advance to the regional tournament in Magnolia July 21-25.
Sports Shorts Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:41PMThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be teaching a Hunter Education class at Rhea County High School the week of Aug. 2-7. Class times will be from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday (off Wednesday), and a short field day Saturday morning (time to be determined).
Paul Allen on Jeff Dubay, Brett Favre, the Vikings Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:30PMIN THE WORLD of Twin Cities sports talk radio, spring can be a no-man's-land. By his own admission, KFAN midmorning host Paul Allen is in the business of merely killing segments at this time of year, when the Vikings are inactive, the Twins have barely gotten their cleats dirty, and the Ti...
Jennie Finch Announces Retirement, Tickets Still Available for Final Games Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:05PMELGIN - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) icon and Bandits' pitcher Jennie Finch announced her retirement plans today, stating her professional and international softball career will end following the final Chicago Bandits home stand and NPF playoffs in August.
All-Star softball game set for Thursday Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:32AMTeams comprised of the best area softball players
Vying Veterans: How Two Bandits Have Survived Five Years in the NPF Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:50PMWhen Chicago Bandits' center fielder Emily Friedman suited up to play in the National Pro Fastpitch she thought that after one year she'd had her fun and was done. "Just after my first year I was like, 'oh that was a great experience,' but I wasn't planning on coming back," said Friedman.
Salukis highlight celebrity softball game Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:28PMMARION - Former major leaguers Jack Clark, Al Hrabosky and CoryBailey were the big names in the Frontier League celebrity softballgame Tuesday night, but the game had a decidedly Salukiflavor.
SOFTBALL MVP: Collins caught on quickly; Crusaders’ lone senior adapted well to role as leader Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:43AMOne chapter recently ended in Courtney Collins’ life, and one will soon begin for the Lauralton Hall catcher.
Local sports calendar of events/local sports notices Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:14AMHomer High is seeking a boys' basketball head coach (potential teaching position included; www.homerschools.net). Interested applicants should send resume and references to Drew Bordner, Athletic/Curriculum Director, Homer Schools, 403 S. Hillsdale St., Homer, MI, 49245.
Baseball Notebook: Ricketts cut out for the pros Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:12AMZach Ricketts is working his way up the pro baseball ladder with the Burlington Bees this summer. He admits a few years ago he dreamed making that climb wearing cleats and swinging a bat but reality set in. His internship on the Bees grounds crew is the next best thing, writes Sports editor Mike Trueblood.
Brandon-Lycoming defeats Clinton in D12 Minor Softball Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:12PMNo coach feels comfortable with a one-run lead. Todd Brooks didn't, even with his Brandon-Lycoming pitcher, Melinda Shipman, throwing a one-hitter against Clinton.
Stay Sharp Training Announces Tryouts for Youth Travel Baseball Teams Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:15PMMarshall, MI (Vocus) July 9, 2010
Speedy Noren leads Panthers Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 8:58AMRochelle Noren has capped her NCAA softball career with a pair of individual awards.
BEN column - Flashback!; Gloria has oil problem; No more solar panels in Cedarville and Newport?!; half of the Class ... Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:20PMGood morning! When the Accuweather forecast says upper 90s, it usually means 100 degrees around here.
SMCC softball camps set for July 12-14 Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 4:03PMSouthwest Mississippi Community College softball coach Patsy Sandifer will host two softball camps for youngsters at the SMCC softball field.
Wallachs aim for baseball’s big leagues together Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 2:04PMSAN BERNARDINO The oldest ballplaying son of a former major league All-Star poked his fingers through the backstop's chain-linked fence during an Inland Empire 66ers batting practice session this past week. Matt Wallach, 24, the...
Couple Hits Homerun With Unique Wedding Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 8:29PMAn Indianapolis couple who met on the softball field marries at home plate.
Unusual drill pays dividends for Shepherd softball campers Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 12:50AMIf you drove by Shepherd High School last Friday, you would have thought Shepherd’s softball camp might have been canceled in favor something like yoga.
Sports Briefs for July 3, 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 12:09AMCelebration High Coach Jeff Bean will host the Storm Basketball Camp Aug. 2-4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the gym. The co-ed camp is for children in grades 1-8 for the 2010-11 school year.
SOFTBALL HITTER: Macklin makes noise with her bat and baserunning ability Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 8:02PMNash Central’s Tiffany Macklin isn’t afraid to admit she wants to be like her older brother. When Macklin was eight years old, she saw Xavier Macklin playing baseball, so she picked up a softball bat and began swinging.
Local sports calendar Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 2:07AMBASEBALL
Corsicana softball camp coming up Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 6:13PMCorsicana High School is sponsoring a softball summer camp for girls in grades three through nine on July 6th and 7th.
Paratroopers seeking a national championship Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:52PMBy Ashley Boyd Staff writer The Paratroopers softball team is modeling after the University of Alabama with hopes of bringing home a national championship.
Mower leads SOL American / Continental to win Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:21AMPHILADELPHIA — Jessica Mower recently hung up her cleats. Baseball cleats that is, not softball.
Baseball/Softball Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:08AMEXTRA INNINGS SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING: June-July; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Player pack price, $150 monthly or $20 per session. Price: $200 monthly or $25 per session; Ages 13-18, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.. Call (318) 798-0390 for more information or register online at www.extrainnings-shreveport.com.
Green Fields sophomore sets sights high in track Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 9:08PMFreshman Maya Holzman had played a softball game and was stillwearing her uniform and cleats when she decided to try the highjump for the first time.
Women's National Team: Softball at Its Best Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 11:45AMFor anyone who doesn’t know, I have spent a big chunk of life watching fast pitch. It fascinates me from the standpoint of speed and endurance. My daughter Ashley played on a tournament team for four years. Those four years took us to Disney World, Roanoke, Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Peoria, Ill., for the Fast Pitch World Series, and countless other trips to Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York ...
A shining career Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 12:20AMSoftball has been with Kelsey Gonder every step of the way. Maybe the best way to put it is the spor
Sports shorts Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 8:42AMThe Sisters of the Divine Compassion dusted off their mitts, cleaned off their cleats and took on the Good Counsel Academy Elementary School Girls Softball Club, also known as the GCA Starrs.
Perfect pitcher Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:36PMCENTER POINT — Softball coach Ryan Balser rarely needed to make sure his star player, Brittany Butler, was ready for a challenge. After all, there’s not much room for coaching when a player appears on the verge of perfection.
Armada wins eight-inning duel over Detroit Country Day Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 7:57PMNOVI – She stepped into the batter’s box, dug her cleats into the ground and had one more detail to take care of before facing a pitch in the top of the eighth inning.
Sign-ups Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:14AMNote: All phone numbers are 915 area code unless specified otherwise.
For most players, coaches' all-star game is last chance to play Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 12:42AMNo signs, no bunting and no pressure. Just have fun.
Sports Calendar 06.13.10 Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 11:59PM— The Sports Calendar runs each Sunday and Thursday. Send entries by fax to 684-2865, mail to 214 Wall Street, Muskogee 74401, bring by the Phoenix anytime Monday through Friday or e-mail it to sports@muskogeephoenix. com. Information will not be taken by phone.
Athletes’ field of dreams proves costly Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 11:11PMNASHUA – If George Landry wants to play lacrosse for his high school next year, it’s going to cost him. Landry, an eighth-grader at Elm Street Middle School, was at Nashua High School South on Tuesday to pick up his athletics packet for next year. In addition to the packet, Landry and other students were given the list of fees they’ll be charged to play their respective sports. Playing lacrosse ...
Licking County Spring Sports Athletes of the Year: Houk's emergence boosted Lancers Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 8:05PMMuch was made of the fact that the Lakewood High School softball team had to replace Akron University recruit Alissa Birkhimer this spring, leaving Alyssa Patznick as her replacement in the pitcher's circle.
Paratroopers seeking a national championship Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 4:27AMBy Ashley Boyd Staff writer The Paratroopers softball team is modeling after the University of Alabama with hopes of bringing home a national championship.