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Cossey defends, Webb wins first Pioneer Day title
MELBOURNE — Crystal Cossey defended her Pioneer Day 5K title and Tyler Webb took Clan Weatherford’s spot atop the annual race. Cossey finished nearly a half minute faster than she did last spring, crossing the finish line in 22 minutes and 38 seconds. Shelby Brokaw …
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Wet conditions move 2 events to Izard County High School
Rain pretty much wiped out the weekend schedule of region baseball and softball tournaments for high school, and a last-minute change has brought two events into the circulation area. The Class 1A Region 2 tournaments in both sports were scheduled to begin Friday in Viola, …
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Lady Southerners shut out opponent, earn berth in Class 4A state tourney
HEBER SPRINGS — The Southside Lady Southerners secured a berth in the 4A State Tournament Saturday as they shut out the Trumann Lady Wildcats 3-0 in the first round of the 4A East Region Tournament. Krista Beeler pitched a complete game as she struck out …
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Cavemen defeat ’Rabbits, advance to semis today
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cave City Cavemen defeated the Lonoke Jackrabbits 6-4 Saturday in the first round of the 4A East Region Tournament, qualifying for the Class 4A State Tournement. Justin Hunter pitched the win as he went five and two-thirds innings. Hunter recorded three …
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Derby winner prepares for Preakness run
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Now that Shug McGaughey has won the Kentucky Derby, it’s time for the 62-year-old trainer to go after another race missing from his Hall of Fame resume. Orb will follow up his win at Churchill Downs by running in the Preakness …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Monday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
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Sports Briefs
Auto racing TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — David Ragan used a sweeping last-lap pass in overtime to pull a huge upset victory Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. He got a push from teammate David Gilliland to slide past Carl Edwards to the front and he and Gilliland …
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BHS track teams finish eighth, 18th
HOT SPRINGS — Batesville High track and field teams finished eighth and 18th in the Class 5A State Track and Field Meet here Thursday, and their top finishes were provided by underclassmen. Freshman Madison Stave led the eighth-place Lady Pioneers with third-place finishes in the …
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Crabtree finishes second in Class 2A 400-meter run
TEXARKANA — Cedar Ridge Timberwolf Cole Crabtree posted the circulation area’s top finish among high school track and field athletes participating in state championships with a second-place in the 400-meter run Wednesday at the 2A meet at Genoa Central High School. The junior finished in …
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‘Sandlot summary’ policies
The Guard sports department’s policies regarding the publication of youth league baseball, tee-ball and softball scores and highlights, ordinarily published under the headings “Sandlot summary” or “Sandlot,” include the following: The deadline for submitting scores and other information at the Guard sports desk is 1 …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Friday, May 3 – Saturday, May 4, 2013.
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SEC, ESPN agree to 20-year deal beginning in 2014
ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and ESPN on Thursday announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said the SEC network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised …
