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'We've had nothing but positive feedback': Upgrades pay dividends for Fred Warren Road Race
Next Sunday's 61st Fred Warren Road Race in Holden shall show that tinkering with tradition can pay off with pleasing results. New course, new distance, new start time, new location — those changes could have been too much for traditionalists to handle last year. But maintaining low entry fees...
Jesse Burkett softball all-stars get special send-off to Little League World Series
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Jesse Burkett softball team is officially off to Connecticut for regional play, hoping to advance in the Little League World Series. The all-star team will begin play Sunday in Bristol, after winning the state championship last weekend. The team was joined by family, friends and...
Major Taylor Association hosts 20th annual George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor
WORCESTER, Mass. - 51-year-old year Alex Merriweather wasn't going to miss the opportunity to put the pedal to the metal up a steep hill in Worcester. It's all for the 20th annual George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor. "I'm feeling great, a little winded, this hill was a little...
Well-rounded student-athlete from Quabbin earns TGN honors for strong senior campaign
Last week, The Gardner News put out a vote to let readers have a say in the winner of The Gardner News Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. The results of the poll, along with votes of the staff, were combined to decide the winner. Honorable Mention. The...
No records, but plenty of fun and sore muscles at the Major Taylor bike climb
WORCESTER ― They came from near and far to conquer one of the steepest stretches of roadway in Worcester. Some climbed out of their Worcester beds Sunday morning to make the 10 a.m. start time at the intersection of Main and George streets. Others traveled all the way from Georgia to tackle the 500-foot...
Sunday's local roundup, results: Auburn, Burkett notch big Little League wins
BASEBALL Little League Auburn 11, Berlin (Md.) 10: Patrick Saucier belted a three-run double to left and scored on a double by Bryce Everson to cap a four-run rally with...
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
WooSox Rewind: Worcester drops two of three against Lehigh Valley
The Worcester Red Sox came out of the International League’s All-Star break with a short series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA and after winning the opener dropped the next two games to fall to 10-10 in the East Division second half standings. Friday.
Lehigh Valley hits two home runs taking the series win over Worcester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (48-46) concluded the three-game series on Sunday afternoon against the Worcester Red Sox (44-51) from Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (6-3, 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Richard Fitts (5-4, 4.76 ERA). In the bottom of the second inning with one...
Holy Cross Promote Castan Sommer to Associate Head Coach
Holy Cross have promoted Castan Sommer to associate head coach, the team announced Thursday. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Shrewsbury, Mass., Sommer served as an assistant coach with Holy Cross for the past three seasons. Prior to getting into coaching, Sommer enjoyed parts of two seasons as a pro - suiting up in the ECHL and Sweden. Before turning pro, Sommer played four seasons with the Crusaders, collecting 64 points in 148 career games. Having retired in 2017, Sommer got into coaching right away, joining the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) as an assistant coach prior...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
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