Legion teams play to advance
      Region - For local teams there were mixed results in the opening round play of the American Legion baseball playoff s in zone 4. Nine of the 17 teams who played Legion ball in Zone 4 advanced to the playoff s with the top teams receiving first-round byes.
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Local Sports Roundup:
Recently-completed Bay State Games competition has lots of local flavor
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Region - In the recent Bay State Games, Westborough's Emily Mongeau helped the Central Scholastic girls lacrosse team to a 3-1 record and the bronze medal with an impressive individual effort, scoring 13 goals in the three games she played.
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He's out!
      Northborough - Northborough's Craig Bellimarc applies the tag on the Montachusett runner trying to steal third during Senior Babe Ruth (16- to 18-year-old) first round action in the Western Mass. State Tournament July 20, as PNJ Phillips defeated Montachusett, 3-1.
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Summer school for Shrewsbury hoopsters
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Shrewsbury - School may have ended the middle of last month, but the educational process has continued for the high school students playing in the Worcester summer basketball league at historic Crompton Park. The team entered play this week with an 0-6 record, but wins and losses, coach Jose Cr...
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Getting set
      Northborough - Fran Whitten gets set prior to Northborough American Legion Post 234's Zone 4 playoff game July 17. Northborough lost the opener, but won two straight to advance.
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Round trip
      Marlborough - Marlborough's Andrew LeBlanc rounds first after hitting one over the fence in a 12- year-old MYBA tournament game July 21 at Martinangelo Field. The game with Uxbridge ended in a 6-6 tie.
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Pitching produces winning season for Stan Musial team
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Hudson - Pitching isn't usually the key ingredient that wins baseball games in Stan Musial League action, but Hudson has used it to produce a winning season. Hudson entered play this week with a 15-5-1 record, thanks in large part to a consistent four-man pitching rotation, something seldom see...
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A game of inches
      Marlborough - Marlborough's Kelly Egan just beats the tag while stealing second base in a Twin Valley League win over Holliston July 17 at Hildreth Field.
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