JOHNSTOWN —
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Martella’s 4, Laurel 2
Jimmy Stenger doubled, scored once and drove in one as Martella’s Pharmacy downed Laurel Auto Group Monday night at the late game at Point Stadium.
Luke Williams was 2 for 3 with a double, a run scored and a run batted in and Dan Abbenante drove in a run for Martella’s.
Zac Heide had a triple, scored a run and drove in a run and Ryan Bills drove in a run for Laurel.
Golf
Kirsch holds commanding lead
Max Kirsch of the Ebensburg Country Club holds the lead after the first round of the Greater Johnstown
Junior Tournament Tuesday at Sunnehanna Country Club.
Kirsch fired a 74 to take a six-stroke advantage over Ebensburg teammate Sam Stevens, who had an 80.
North Fork’s Devon Jackson (82) was third and Ebensburg’s Jeremy Eckenrod, fourth (84). Tied for fifth were North Fork’s Evan Steeves and Sunnehanna’s Patrick McHenry, both at 84.
Ebensburg holds a 20-stroke lead over second-place Windber Country Club in the team competition, 237-257. Sunnehanna and North Fork are tied for third just a stroke behind at 258 while Somerset is at 267.
Second-round play will begin at 7:28 a.m. this morning at Windber.
Sports
Local sports in brief 7/11/2012
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Penguins look to close out Senators
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn’t quite ready for the traditional season-ending handshake.
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Bell wants to answer call in Steelers backfield
Le’Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.
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Pirates complete three-game sweep of Cubs
It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.
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Pens seize 3-1 series lead over Senators
Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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Liriano dominant in third start with Bucs
Francisco Liriano’s fastball is going where he wants it to. The Pittsburgh Pirates are following suit.
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Miller improving, but cautious about return
Heath Miller knows his football career isn’t over, just paused. When the injured Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl tight end will be able to hit the “play” button again is anybody’s guess.
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Senators relish chance to even series with Penguins
After a win in Game 3, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Snider’s grand slam lifts Bucs over Cubs
Travis Snider took a pregame pep talk from his manager to heart. Relaxed and with a clear head, he delivered a crucial sixth-inning home run for the second time in five games.
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Humbled Steelers ready to forget offseason
Troy Polamalu walked off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice field on Tuesday with rookie safety Shamarko Thomas hanging on the veteran safety’s every word.
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Palmer to leave UPJ women’s position
Sasha Palmer will embark on a new chapter as a women’s basketball coach next month.
- More Sports Headlines
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Cavaliers Use Day Off to Prepare for FSU
Nate Allen is looking for a bounce back season
Seabrook on Canucks series in 2011
Three and Out: Wheeler or Pineda
Cubs' Sveum on Jackson's struggles
Game 4: Blackhawks played against a "really smart team"
Game 4: Blackhawks' Seabrooks "deserved limited minutes"
Game 4: Blackhawks started, couldn't finish
Phil Jackson on leadership: 'You have to follow your intuitive nature'
Phil Jackson on Derrick Rose: 'We like him'
Phil Jackson on Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant
Blackhawk Frolik on Game 5 vs. Detroit
Blackhawks' Seabrook on power play struggles
White Sox's Sale plans to pitch against Cubs
Importance of series vs Braves
Howard on Gordie Howe visit
Kindl nets first career playoff goal in win
Pacers putting Game 1 heartbreak behind them
Wade, LeBron ready for Pacers in Game 2
BASE jumper rides snowmobile off cliff to honor dead friend
