Karate Do Itosu Kai Invite Highlights Demura Visit
New Castle Medals were awarded at the Karate Do Itosu Kai Invitational in Parkstown Center. Master sensei Fumio Demura attended, mentoring nearly 200 students from eight states and sharing that talent requires hard work and self understanding. Demura, stunt double for Pat Morita, stressed discipline and quality in training while Bill Stoner’s New Castle dojo continues its long association with him.
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Karate Banquet Highlights Belt Presentation and Demo
At the Saturday banquet Demura attended the belt presentation and katas display. Rapko credited Demura for making the weekend possible. The event featured self defense, weapons demo, a simulated battle with Benny Sorrentino, and sparring finals with brown belt competitors led by Adam Johnson from Winona, Minnesota who won his division.
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Benny Sorrentino
Adam Johnson
Winona, Minn
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News Sensei
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Santa Ana
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Shelby Mich
Stein Heads to Carnegie Mellon for CMU Football
David Stein, a standout guard and defensive end for Wilmington Area High School, will continue his athletic career at Carnegie Mellon University. He is expected to contribute on defense for the CMU football program.
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Wilmington Area High
Carnegie Mellon University
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CMU
Lawrence County Wins Ascione All Star Game
Lawrence County defeated Mercer County 11-5 at Hess Field in the Anthony Ascione Senior All Star Game. Josh Babir of Riverside High doubled and drove in three, Curtis Graham earned the win with five strikeouts and two hits, Joe Pascarella hit a homer, and Seth Bessell walked three times and scored twice. Mercer’s MVP Steve Garrett drove in two, Greg Grupp struck out seven in three innings.
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Riverside High
Lawrence County
Mercer County
Anthony Ascione
Hess Field
Shenango
Joe Pascarella
Curtis Graham
Graham
Seth Bessell
Mohawk
Steve Garrett
Wilmington
Greg Grupp
Slippery Rock
Ellwood City Lincoln High Playoff Opener Postponed
Ellwood City Lincoln High's PIAA Class AA first round game against Hatton? Huntington was scheduled for noon at Mansion Park Altoona but postponed due to rain. The matchup will be played at noon tomorrow at the same venue with officials confirming the reschedule.
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Lincoln High
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Altoona
Mansion Park
Lakers rally past Trail Blazers in Game 7 for NBA title shot
In a historic fourth quarter the Lakers erased a 15 point Portland lead to win 89 84 and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1991 Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O Neal led LA with 25 and 18 points respectively while Portland star Rasheed Wallace scored 30 in a hard fought clincher Kobe sunk two late free throws and O Neal capped the sequence with a dunk to seal the victory in the Forum.
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Shaquille O'Neal
Iverson seeks Magic Johnson advice amid trade concerns
In Philadelphia Allen Iverson has asked Magic Johnson for guidance about his role with the 76ers. Johnson said Iverson is upset about potential trades and needs to lead by example. Sixers coach Larry Brown and team president Pat Croce plan a meeting with Iverson in coming days.
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