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Never say die
Six innings of baseball was not enough time to decide which of Spreckels Park or Northgate Little League's 11-year-old all-star teams would meet its seasons end. After eight innings it was Northgate that was eliminated in a 5-4 loss Thursday.
Buffaloes take flight
Coaches put little stock on 7-on-7 passing scrimmages, and for good reason. Quarterbacks aren't worried about blood-thirsty linebackers breathing down their necks, and there aren't big bodies in front of them blocking their view downfield. But you obviously don't want your quarterback to look bad under such low-pressure situations. Manteca High's varsity squad hasn't had that problem this summer. Senior Alex Martinez has taken the reins after serving as the understudy for standout Matt Burrows, ...
Mantecans highlight Basically-4-Cylinders race
STOCKTON - On Sunday, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Racing Series ignited the smoldering racing surface in the annual Firecracker 150, brought to you by California Welding Supply Co.
Northgate stays alive
Dylan Hodges was three outs away from a complete-game, mercy-shortened victory for Northgate Little League's 11-year-old all-stars Monday at Neil Hafley School's Bassi Field.
Gross powers Manteca all-stars to two victories in minor division
Manteca Little League's minor-division all-stars surged into the District 67 Little League Tournament quarterfinals with two wins this past weekend in Tracy.
Bowling News
Manteca Bowl & Family Fun Center SUNDAY BACON LEAGUE: Mike Marshall 204-233/632, Jesse Woodruff 211-213, Al Baron214. TUESDAY SENIORS: John Reaves 237-223, George Whitis 214-212, Pat Fisher 211-210, Dave Heagney 254, Dale Edenstrom 234, Bob Perrin 224, Terrell Estes 210. TUESDAY BACON LEAGUE: Jason Brown 202-217-229/648, Dan Roland 225/225, Phil Berg 225 MONEY MIXERS Alex Leslie,214-222-225/661 Daniel Tylij 230-248 Jerry Fisher 234-228. Jake Jacobson 246, John Heathman 245, Quinton Terra 237, Jerome Siebler 236. ...
No league of their own
Joining the ranks of Babe Ruth baseball was never too complicated for the Manteca area players graduating from Little League.
Northgate erupts late for first-round win
TRACY - Lathrop 13-year-old All-Star starting pitcher Gabriel Rodriguez had little trouble keeping the Northgate bats in check through four innings.
Busy offseason for EU
STOCKTON - When the East Union football team opens its 2012 season in Newman against Orestimba High there will only be two guarantees in place for the Lancer faithful.
Trejo breaks three records for Manteca at Hughson invite
Thirteen meet records fell at the Hughson Sea Dogs Invitational Saturday, and nine of the new marks belong to area swimmers.
Local hammer thrower places fifth at nationals
The fifth time was the charm for Amy Haapanen.
Immediate impact
Some athletes face pitchers, some face defensive linemen, but the Bulletin's 2011 All-Area Swimmer of the Year was only competing against the clock. The only thing that stood in Ripon High freshman Ryan Lee's way were ticks on the clock, and that wouldn't be enough.
Moon’s walk-off hit secures TOC title
The Manteca Little League Brewers earned their third title of the season Saturday at Las Palmas Ball Fields in Patterson.
A steady climb
East Union High's Julia DeGroot made it to the Sac-Joaquin Section Swimming Championships for the second straight year.
Articles by Section - SPORTS
NORTH FALLS TO SOUTH
MODESTO – When the North scored with 2 minutes, 33 seconds left in the 40th Central California Lions All-Star Football Game at Modesto Junior College, it still trailed the South by two points.
Luxury in the wilderness
My favorite fishing and hunting spots are almost always out in the wilderness where I can fish or hunt all day without seeing another human. As our world becomes increasingly crowded, finding solitude becomes harder and harder.
Iwakuma loses 1st game in 10 starts as A’s top Mariners
OAKLAND (AP) - Hisashi Iwakuma has been so good for so long that Sunday's outing seems like some sort of aberration.
Freeman, Teheran lead Braves past SF
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night.
D’Alessandro is new Kings’ GM
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The Sacramento Kings hired Denver executive Pete D'Alessandro as their new general manager on Saturday.
Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again.
England’s Justin Rose wins US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.
Tiger Woods matches his worst
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Tiger Woods made birdie at the first hole, only to watch his day go racing downhill from there.
Cronin, Lenhart score as Earthquakes beat Rapids on goal in 52nd minute
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - There was no celebration after the game for Earthquakes interim coach Mark Watson. San Jose's players prefer waiting for something a bit bigger.
Force wins Thunder Valley Nationals
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round.
Shawn Stefani aces 17 in US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - Shawn Stefani lost track of the ball as soon it rocketed off his 4-iron.
Parel wins Web.com Tour title
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Scott Parel won the Air Capital Classic on Sunday to become the fourth-oldest winner in Web.com Tour history, closing with a 7-under 64 for a three-stroke victory.
Biffle holds on to win at Michigan; marks 1,000th Ford victory
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory - right down the road from company headquarters.
After 10 periods, its time for Stanley Cup Game 3
BOSTON (AP) - Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said.
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