Trying for two
      Lakewood BlueClaws first baseman Michael Durant fails to score as Lake County's Douglas Pickens gets the force at home and tries to get the runner at first base during a June 22 game between the two teams at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. The BlueClaws lost the game, 3-2.
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Racecar driver has fatal crash at local drag strip
      Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, 46, died Saturday in a high-speed racing accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The accident occurred during qualifying for the following day's Lucas Oil NHRA (NationalHot Rod Association) SuperNationals.
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Big Brown will run in Haskell Invitational
      The 41st running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational, the highlight of the Monmouth Park schedule once again this year, just got a lot more interesting. Big Brown, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, will make his return to the track for the Aug. 3 Haskell, adding a jolt of anticipation to a race that annually attracts Monmouth's biggest crowds of the year.
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Howell South softball makes it three straight
Girls win league title and go undefeated
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Everyone says that winning a championship is tough enough, but repeating is even more difficult. So, what do you say about a team that has won three consecutive championships?
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Sports Shorts
      Monmouth University freshmen Ryan Terry and Nick Pulsonetti were both honored as Freshman All-American by Ping!Baseball. Terry was named Third-Team All-Freshman, while Pulsonetti was tabbed an honorable mention.
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