Fury, Shimrack to play in Neshannock area matchup
Tom Shimrack a Neshannock graduate returns Saturday as a member of The Fury an adult amateur football team The Fury meet the Pittsburgh Colts at 4 p m at Duquesne High School Shimrack will alternate between center and tackle Joe Buckley a Sharon High grad leads The Fury with six touchdowns averaging 25 yards per catch Contact the Pittsburgh Colts at 412 429 0290 or visit www pittsburghcolts com for details
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Union Area High Stadium Reopens For Walkers
The Union Area High stadium is open again for walkers after completion of construction work that had closed the venue. Local officials said the facility is now fully accessible and safe for daily use.
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Shoot for a Smile 3on3 Basketball Tourney at New Castle High
The Little Johnny's Shoot For a Smile 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney will be held Sept 30 at New Castle High School Field House. Registration 7:30, skill games at 8. Proceeds to Cerebral Palsy research. Ages 11 to 18 and 19 to 35 over. Entry $20 includes T-shirt and refreshments. Contact John Sansone for details.
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Laurel Spartans Open MAC Season At Home Against Monaca
Laurel High moves to the Midwestern Athletic Conference and hosts Monaca in a 7:30 p.m. season opener. Laurel brings 17 lettermen and multiple backfield options as coach George Miles notes their experience and the challenge of facing a bigger MAC foe after exiting the Big Seven. The Indians, led by a strong line and a disciplined defense, are expected to test Laurel while other local games feature New Castle vs North Hills, Brookfield at Wilmington, Highlands at Ellwood City, Mohawk at Center, Neshannock at West Middlesex, Union at Springdale, and Shenango hosting Aliquippa.
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Helton's chase of .400 nears final stretch with Rockies
Helton sits at .395 with 29 games left as he pursues the first .400 batting average since Ted Williams in 1941. He benefits from left-handed hitting at Coors Field and a favorable schedule against Brewers, Cubs, Padres, Marlins, and Dodgers before a four game set with Arizona and a three game series at Atlanta. The race hinges on sustained average above .400 against tough pitching from Schilling, Johnson, Maddux, and Glavine, with eyeing potential playoff-bound opponents down the stretch.
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Ortiz blossoms to 11-10 as Giants top Pirates 2-0
Russ Ortiz shut out Pittsburgh 2-0 in seven innings for an 11-10 record after a 6-0 August, striking out 12. Manager Dusty Baker praised his turnaround from a rough start, crediting mechanics work and confidence. Barry Bonds capped the night with his 484th homer at Three Rivers Stadium, as the Pirates prepare for a new ballpark next year.
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