Preston to Host Second Golf Invitational at Club
The Preston Auto Group will host the second annual Golf Invitational at New Castle Country Club on Monday. Greensburg native pro golfer Rocco Mediate will attend and host a 11:30 a.m. golf clinic before the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The evening includes a cocktail event.
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Reflecting on the good ol' days of neighborhood baseball
A nostalgic reminiscence of youth baseball before travel teams dominated summers. The author recalls eight New Castle wards each forming teams, community support from Joseph's Super Market, free participation with Green Stamps and hand-me-down gear, and rivalries that shaped summer leagues. He contrasts past camaraderie with today’s costly, sparse in-house seasons and questionably missing communal play.
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Pirates Rally Past Cardinals Behind Fryer Two Hits
Eric Fryer fueled a 5-2 Pirates win over the St. Louis Cardinals with two hits and three RBIs after being released by St. Louis and claimed by Pittsburgh. Juan Nicasio picked up the win in relief as Steven Brault allowed one earned run over four innings in his debut.
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Pirates Kang Investigated For Sexual Assault Claim
Chicago police said they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang. A 23-year-old woman reported being assaulted inside a hotel after meeting Kang on a dating app. Kang has not been charged and the Pirates say they are cooperating with MLB.
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Melancon named to All Star Game for Pirates
Pirates closer Mark Melancon earns a third All Star selection in four seasons. He is tied for third in the NL with 24 saves entering Tuesday and ranks fourth in Pirates history with 124 career saves. Melancon, chosen by NL manager Terry Collins, helped the Pirates win each of their last 75 save chances.
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Venus Williams reaches Wimbledon semifinal after long layoff
Venus Williams advances to the Wimbledon singles semifinals at age 36, beating Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Her sister Serena Williams also advances by defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 6-4, aided by 11 aces including a 123 mph serve.
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