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CDISPATCH.COM 50 ¢ Newsstand | 40 ¢ Home Delivery Thursday | July 30, 2015 14th Ave. project complete Coroner: Two Officials hold Wednesday morning ribbon-cutting weeks until BY ALEX HOLLOWAY [email protected] remains Columbus leaders and community organizers celebrated the completion of roughly 1,800 feet of new construc- tion for the 14th Avenue ditch im- provement project on Monday. identified Work began late last year and in- cluded a combination project of fill- Remains have been sent ing in the old ditch along 14th Avenue and widening the road to build a cen- to state Crime Lab ter turn lane. In all, the project cost a little more than $1.3 million, using funding from an Army Corps of Engi- Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff BY ISABELLE ALTMAN [email protected] neers grant and the city of Columbus. Cutting a ribbon at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Martin Luther King Columbus Mayor Robert Smith Jr. Drive on Wednesday are, from left, Lauri Gordon, of Greenfield Multi-State Trust; Columbus Mayor Robert Smith; city councilman Marty Turner; Pastor It will be at least two said the ditch improvement has been Steve Jamison; Franklin Hill, with the Environmental Protection Agency; and weeks before human re- “a long time coming” and is the first Trey Hess, with the state Department of Environmental Quality. mains found in the yard phase of more extensive work along of a New Hope residence 14th Avenue, near site of the former the plant’s operation. Since then, EPA start of construction on this NPL site. last week are identified, Kerr-McGee plant. and the state Department of Environ- It also represents the initial start of authorities say. Kerr-McGee Chemical Corpora- mental Quality have worked to clean improvement in this community.” Lowndes County Cor- tion and its successor, Tronox Inc., the site to prevent further contamina- Hill said the Kerr-McGee plant oner Greg Merchant said operated a chemical manufacturing tion. primarily used creosote to treat rail- the burned human re- Merchant facility at the site near the intersec- “The National Priorities List has road cross ties, and EPA also found mains discovered outside tion of Martin Luther King Drive and some of the nation’s worst hazardous indication of pentachlorophenol use 155 Windchase Drive last week have 14th Ave. from 1928 to 2003. waste sites on it,” said Franklin Hill, been sent to the state Crime Lab. In 2011, EPA put the site on its Na- the director of EPA’s Region 4 Super- on the property. Both chemicals are hazardous. Investigators with the Lowndes Coun- tional Priorities List due to contami- fund Division. “This is one of them. ty Sheriff’s Office were looking into the nated water, sediment and soil from But what we see today is the initial See DITCH, 3A disappearance of the Manuel Vasquez when they discovered the remains in two different spots in the yard. Vasquez, 40, who was reportedly last seen June 24, is still missing. He lived at the Windchase ROBERT “TATE” MARSH 1947-2015 Drive home. His wife, Christina Martinez Vasquez, and mother-in-law, Lydia Martinez, were both charged with murder Monday for their roles in the case. They remain in custody on $500,000 bond each. Merchant said evidence suggests the person whose remains were found died inside the Windchase Drive home. DNA samples of Vasquez’s family members have also been sent to the Crime Lab so authorities can determine whether the remains are his, according to Merchant.

CMSD budget creates possibility of tax break Schools to use nearly

Courtesy photo four fewer mills Tate Marsh, pictured right, an assistant football at Heritage Academy the last several years, died earlier this month. He was 67. BY ANDREW HAZZARD [email protected]

COLUMN The budget present- ed by the Columbus Mu- nicipal School District at Coach Marsh will be remembered Tuesday’s public budget hearing creates a potential for Columbus taxpayers to Heritage Academy football legend season with- ONLINE owe less this year. out one of n LETTER: Read the letter CMSD proposed a passed away July 9 at age 67 their assis- Charles Jones wrote to his old budget with revenues of Andrews tant coaches coach, Tate Marsh, at cdis- $44,690,689 and expendi- BY ADAM MINICHINO sociation of Independent and leaders, patch.com tures of $44,373,645 for fiscal year 2015- [email protected] Schools member schools Robert 2016. officially started football “Tate” impossible to highlight Local revenues make up $12,709,313 new set of warriors Marsh. practice for the 2015 Marsh all of Marsh’s accomplish- of the proposed budget. Approximately took to the fields season. Marsh ments in a playing career 98 percent of local revenues come from A today to find them- Some players in Co- died Thurs- that went from Greens- ad valorem taxes. selves. lumbus who did so had day, July 9, after a battle boro High School West in This year the district is requesting Between the shrill of one less leader to make an with cancer. Greensboro, Alabama, to $281,069 less in ad valorem taxes than whistles and the bellicose impression on their lives. He was 67. Marion Military Institute last year and will be using fewer mills to language spouted by At Heritage Academy, Born in Birmingham, in Marion, Alabama, cover operations and debt services. coaches, Mississippi As- the Patriots started their Alabama, in 1947, it’s See MARSH, 8A See CMSD, 3A

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DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 328-2424 | NEWSROOM 328-2471 2A THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com SAY WHAT? DID YOU HEAR? “It was crazy. I was just playing really hard just trying to get my name out (there).” 3 UVa graduates sue Rolling Starkville High School rising senior Tyson Carter, who has received 16 scholarship offers to play Stone over retracted rape story Thursday basketball in college. Story, 1B. BY ALAN SUDERMAN The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Starkville locks in employee pay Three University of Virgin- ia graduates and members of a fraternity profiled in with raises for aldermen, mayor a debunked account of a gang rape in a retracted AP Photo/Steve Helber, File This 2014 file photo, shows have to be dealt with vote bloc that would later approve Rolling Stone magazine the Phi Kappa Psi house at Carver: ‘If I were a after minimum pay Vaughn’s original motion. story filed a lawsuit against the University of Virginia in increases take effect “I was appalled that this came the publication and the ar- Charlottesville, Va. betting man, I’d bet in 2017. back so soon. I think that the votes ticle’s author Wednesday, magazine’s publisher, Jann City staff is work- are in place. Often times when you court records show. (the board’s pay raise Wenner, said that “many ing on a separate get in here, you know how the votes The three men, George factors go into a decision plan to accommo- are, and everybody across this ta- Elias IV, Stephen Hadford is moved up) before like this,” according to the date wage increases ble already knows how the vote’s and Ross Fowler, filed suit Carver report. and workforce de- going to go out,” he said. “We all in U.S. District Court in this term is out.’ In the lawsuit, the three velopment, Mayor know (July 1, 2017) is a false date. New York. They are also 2013 graduates said the ar- BY CARL SMITH Parker Wiseman said Tuesday as As time has told us, six months or suing Rolling Stone’s pub- ticle “created a simple and [email protected] he asked aldermen to pump the a year will go by and it’ll be consid- lisher, Wenner Media. direct way to match the al- brakes and allow the study to pro- ered a pending pay raise and get A lawyer for the men Starkville’s lowest-paid employ- leged attackers” from the ceed. voted in. If I were a betting man, I’d said they suffered “vicious ees will earn at least $10 per hour alleged gang rape to them “They have the important piec- bet (the board’s pay raise is moved and hurtful attacks” be- starting July 2017, and aldermen based on details provided es of it together. I think it has the up) before this term is out.” cause of inaccuracies in still must figure out how to finan- in the story. makings of a good opportunity to The additional $35,000 needed the November 2014 arti- cially cover the salary increase. For instance, Elias’ work on not only compensation for board member’s annual salary cle, which was written by The board voted 4-3 Tuesday to room at the fraternity issues, but also skill development is money the city should use for journalist Sabrina Rubin increase the minimum worker rate house was “the mostly within the ranks of our workforce,” infrastructure projects, said Ward Erdely. by tying the issue with a controver- likely scene of the alleged Wiseman said before the vote. “I 4 Alderman Jason Walker. Instead, Also Wednesday, The sial pay hike that will boost salaries crime” based on the de- think the discussion of all this is aldermen who are sure to be run- New York Times report- for the next administration. tails in the Rolling Stone untimely.” ning for office again ed that Will Dana, Rolling Ward 7 Alderman Henry article. Aldermen did not heed his con- “I think everybody at the table Stone’s managing editor, Vaughn’s approved motion also “Upon release of the cerns and moved forward with the wants to be able to pay our city will be leaving the mag- increases aldermen’s part-time an- article, family friends, issue. From the time Wiseman in- employees more, but the question azine next month. Dana nual pay from $15,000 to $20,000, acquaintances, co-work- troduced the topic to his call of the is how you get there. We should said in a statement to The while the mayor’s full-time pay ers and reporters easily vote, the board spent approximate- not be giving ourselves a raise,” he Times that after 19 years jumps from $71,500 to $75,000. matched (Elias) as one of ly 12 minutes on the matter. said in reference to the likelihood at Rolling Stone, “I have A similar plan featuring the two the alleged attackers and, The four aldermen supporting of incumbents holding their seats decided that it is time to pay increases and an additional among other things, inter- the matter Tuesday — Ward 2 Al- next election cycle. “This goes move on.” 10 percent raise for the alderman rogated him, humiliated derman Lisa Wynn, Ward 6 Alder- beyond the optics of not looking When asked wheth- elected vice mayor by his peers him, and scolded him,” the man and Vice Mayor Roy A. Per- good; it’s bad policy. This is a part- er Dana’s departure was was pulled from the table last lawsuit said, adding that kins, Maynard and Vaughn — did time job. If you’re interested in this linked to the retracted sto- month after its author, Ward 5 Al- Hadford and Fowler “suf- not say why they tied board sala- being a full-time job, we advertise ry, a spokeswoman for the fered similar attacks.” derman Scott Maynard, said the “votes were in” on the issue. ries to the minimum pay issue. all the time for openings in city po- Starkville has about 60 employ- Once in office, aldermen moved sitions. If you want to work for the CONTACTING THE DISPATCH ees earning below $10 per hour, up a pending pay raise for them- city, there might be an opportunity and 40 of those workers will remain selves -- $12,000 to $15,000 annual- (for you). Office hours: Main line: below the threshold once a previ- ly — and the mayor by a year while “(Funding shortages for drain- n 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri n 662-328-2424 ously approved 3 percent raise is also increasing property taxes by age and overlay issues) are real 1.98 mills. concerns,” Walker added. “All you Email a letter to the editor? implemented Oct. 1. HOW DO I ... Echoing their June arguments, have to do is look around the city. n [email protected] Maynard’s plan was previously Report a missing paper? projected to cost the city almost Tuesdays’ opponents said the min- Despite the workers’ best efforts, n 662-328-2424 ext. 100 Report a sports score? $60,000 in 2016 and $21,000 in imum pay levels and board raises we just can’t get to it all.” n Toll-free 877-328-2430 n 662-241-5000 2017. Salary compression issues — should be dealt with separately. Ward 3 Alderman David Little n Operators are on duty until the problems created by increasing Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver at- joined Carver and Walker in at- Submit a calendar item? some employees’ pay rates without tempted to divide the question, but tempt to separate the two issues 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 6:30 - n Go to www.cdispatch.com/ increasing others — would also his effort was defeated by the four- and against Vaughn’s motion. 9:30 a.m. Sun. community Buy an ad? Submit a birth, wedding n 662-328-2424 or anniversary announce- Report a news tip? ment? n 662-328-2471 n Download forms at www. Ohio cop indicted on murder charge in shooting n [email protected] cdispatch.com.lifestyles

Physical address: 516 Main St., Columbus, MS 39701 Prosecutor says man ‘should never Mailing address: P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511 have been a police officer’ Starkville Office: 101 S. Lafayette St. #16, Starkville, MS 39759 BY LISA CORNWELL Tensing The Associated Press spotted a SUBSCRIPTIONS car driv- CINCINNATI — A Uni- en by Du- HOW TO SUBSCRIBE versity of Cincinnati police Bose and officer who shot a motorist missing By phone...... 662-328-2424 or 877-328-2430 during a traffic stop over a the front li- Online...... www.cdispatch.com/subscribe missing front license plate cense plate, was indicted Wednesday which is Tensing RATES on a murder charge, with required by Daily home delivery + unlimited online access*...... $11.50/mo. a prosecutor saying the Ohio law. 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ternity store in Columbus. Lacy grew up in Columbus Event takes places at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rent Auditorium At Baptist Memorial Hospi- and received her bachelors in DISPATCH STAFF REPORT Whitfield Hall, according to a of Save-A-Life tal-Golden Triangle, Lacy has pre med/biology from Mis- MUW release. in Amory and lead the March of Dimes cam- sissippi State University. She paign to decrease the number of received her doctorate from Columbus obstetrician and About 200 graduates will is a medical ex- babies born before 39 weeks of MCP-Hahnemann School of gynecologist Dr. Pamela Lacy walk across the stage. pert on the local gestation. She has also helped Medicine in Philadelphia, will keynote Saturday’s gradu- Lacy is medical director of television show, change labor and delivery cul- Pennsylvania, and completed Lacy ation ceremony at Mississippi obstetrics and chairperson of “Mid-Morning ture at Baptist to make it more her residency in obstetrics and University for Women. the Department of OB/GYN with Aundrea.” family-oriented and to encour- gynecology at the University of The event will take place at at Baptist GTR Hospital. She She and her husband also re- age breast-feeding, according Texas Southwestern, Parkland 10 a.m. at Rent Auditorium in is on the board of directors cently opened Mom 2 B, a ma- to MU W. Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

Hosemann calls for investigation of campaign mailers CMSD Continued from Page 1A THE ASSOCIATED PRESS some peo- despite having sent out ple appear fliers. “They’re going to decrease the ty would see a reduction of $40 per JACKSON — Sec- to have Attorney General Jim mills 3.96,” Lowndes County Tax As- $100,000 of value. Commercial and retary of State Delbert broken a Hood’s office says it will sessor Greg Andrews told The Dis- rental property would see a $55 reduc- Hosemann is calling for state law investigate. Hosemann patch. tion per $100,000. an investigation of some that bars says violations are misde- The district used 65.85 mills last The potential reduction will de- election literature that has anonymous meanors, punishable by year to cover operations and debt pend on the board of trustees passing been mailed before the services. This year the district will the budget August 5. mailers. He Hosemann fines of up to $3,000 and Tuesday primary election. says other up to 6 months in jail. use 61.89 mills valued at $207,000, al- Andrews said that more import- lotting 52 toward district operations. ant will be the budgets submitted by Hosemann, in a groups have Most literature pre- The district can put as many as 55 Lowndes County and the city of Co- Wednesday news confer- registered with his office sented by Hosemann crit- mills toward operational costs. lumbus in September. Should either ence, says in the cases but show no campaign col- icizes incumbent Republi- “What that means is a reduction of entity raise their mills more than the brought to his attention, lections or expenditures, can lawmakers. $40 per $100,000,” Andrews said. 3.96 reduction from CMSD, there will Owners of residential proper- be no tax break. Ditch Continued from Page 1A “Our goal here is to drainage capacity along MDEQ’s Groundwater does take care of all of up on this project and we group and this team here make sure the citizens are the roadway, which Assessment and Remedi- those aspects.” will. But I am definitely in Columbus on this 14th not impacted by what they should in turn help pre- ation Division, reiterated Despite Wednesday’s proud of the outstanding (Avenue) ditch improve- left behind,” Hill said. vent or reduce sanitary Smith’s points and said milestone, Hill said much accomplishments of this ment project.” The project is the result and storm water mixing the project could not have work remains for the old of collaboration between during heavy rains. been done without coop- Kerr-McGee site. He said several groups, includ- “The 14th Avenue Road eration from all involved. EPA is still working on a ing the city of Columbus, and ditch improvement “One thing that really remedial investigation EPA, the Army Corps of project has proven to be a brings us all together is and feasibility study, with PRIMARY ELECTION - AUGUST 4, 2015 Engineers, the Green- great example of what can the fact that we all collab- plans to be in the field PAID POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS field Multi-State Trust happen when multiple en- oratively worked togeth- conducting additional This newspaper is authorized to list these candidates. Group and the Memphis tities work together to er to make this happen,” characterization it in the Town Community Action provide a common goal,” Hess said. “Regulators, fall and to have a written CIRCUIT CLERK Group. Smith said. “Every entity we typically just clean up report — to address a Smith said the project involved had their own sites, but we worked to- remedy for the contami- MARGIE CANON - R serves several purposes: set of goals, funding, pri- gether with the communi- nated site — by mid-2016. To widen the road and orities and perspective. ty and ... city leadership to “We are on a schedule,” create a shoulder for im- But we were glad to see find a way to bring togeth- he said. “I’ve committed Contact Melissa Garretson at 328-2424 or proved traffic flow; to that everyone put their er both protecting help to you once before that we remediate contaminated resources into one pot and safety as well has are going to get a clean- [email protected] to list a candidate soil that posed a health and unselfishly worked having the welfare looked risk to surrounding res- toward this one goal.” after as well. 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Average US vehicle age hits record 11.5 years Registrations grew to a record 257.9M cars and trucks this year, up 2 percent from a year earlier BY DEE-ANN DURBIN don’t have to worry about AP Auto Writer hackers finding their way in to the car’s computer DETROIT — In the network through the cas- the Expert on Ophthalmology age of Apple’s CarPlay, a sette or CD player. lot of cars on the road still IHS said U.S. regis- COLUMBUS EYE CLINIC & have tape decks. trations grew to a record LASER SURGERY CENTER The average vehicle in 257.9 million cars and Doctors Park - 425 Hospital Drive the U.S. is now a record Columbus, MS • 662.328.2061 trucks this year, up 2 per- 11.5 years old, according www.columbuseyeclinic.com cent from a year earlier. to consulting firm IHS William Gillespie MD FACS Automotive, a sign of the The average age of ve- hicles has been climbing increased reliability of to- How do I know if I am a good candidate for Lasik steadily since IHS began day’s vehicles and the lin- (Laser Vision Correction)? gering impact of the sharp tracking the number in Q: drop in new car sales 2002. As quality and re- I have been performing LASIK since 1998 at Columbus during the recession. liability have improved, A:Eye Clinic & Laser Surgery Center. LASIK (Laser Vision Drivers behind the people have been holding correction) is a painless, 30 minute, in offi ce procedure. wheel of older cars aren’t on to their cars and trucks There are no stitches and you may return to work the next enjoying some of the lat- for longer. The average day. LASIK is extremely accurate in correcting nearsightedness, est advanced safety fea- length of ownership for farsightedness and astigmatism. A patient’s suitability is tures or infotainment sys- a new vehicle is now al- determined by a medical examination in the surgeon’s offi ce. most 6.5 years, IHS said. tems that effectively turn A comprehensive evaluation of overall eye heath and specifi c For a used vehicle, it’s five cars into cellphones on measurements of the cornea (eye surface) are performed. The wheels. Then again, they years. laser procedure and what it can do to improve the candidate’s vision are discussed in great detail. Patients who have glaucoma, corneal disease, retinal disease or cataracts should not have LASIK. Those who are younger than eighteen or have had a recent large change in their glasses strength are not eligible. House votes to provide Consultation examinations are performed without charge to evaluate your suitability for LASIK. money for highways, transit © The Dispatch BY JOAN LOWY Department to process The Associated Press aid payments to states will expire. WASHINGTON — The House voted over- whelmingly on Wednes- the Expert on Fundraising day to shore up federal highway aid and veterans’ health care before head- ing out of town for its August recess, leaving of Lowndes County unresolved an array of 223 Twenty-Second Street North, Columbus, MS sticky issues that are sure 662-328-0943 • www.uwlc-ms.org to complicate an autumn Patricia Brock, Executive Director agenda already groaning What is the FAMILY WIZE discount under the weight of inde- medication program? cision. Q: In one of their last de- cisions before adjourning “More than eighty thousand community and for a month, the House faith-based organizations, county agencies, backed a bill that would A:doctors, pharmacies, companies, and extend spending authori- individuals across the country are now joined together ty for transportation pro- in this partnership to distribute free FamilyWize grams through Oct. 29, and replenish the federal prescription drug savings cards in their Highway Trust Fund with communities, reducing the cost of medicine for people $8 billion. That’s enough in one out of every two counties in the United States.” money to keep highway Grand Opening (www.familywize.com) Here in Lowndes County, the and transit aid flowing to states through mid-De- This week Columbus welcomed United Way is the point of contact for this valuable cember. service to our community. Please see our web page The vote was 385-34. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to the community! for details! www.uwlc-ms.org/family-wize The Senate plans to They are located at 592 18th Avenue, take up the House bill before a midnight Friday stop by for breakfast any time! If you don’t read The Dispatch, deadline, when authori- © The Dispatch how are you gonna know? ty for the Transportation The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 5A AREA OBITUARIES COMMERCIAL DISPATCH on Feb. 12, 1936, to the gess Audie and Mittie Aberdeen to the late and will be announced and a U.S. Army veter- OBITUARY POLICY late Earl Johnson and Dell Graham Wilson. Emory Alex Morgan by Calvert Funeral an. He was a member of Obituaries with basic informa- Lubertha Johnson. He He was a U.S. Navy Sr. and Clara Adams Home. Sturgis Baptist Church. tion including visitation and service times, are provided was formerly employed veteran. He was for- Morgan. He was a He was preceded in free of charge. Extended as a factory merchant. merly employed with member of Aberdeen E. Dale Jackson death by his parents, obituaries with a photograph, He is survived by Sonat and a member of First Christian Church, E. Dale Jackson, 91, Clark W. Jackson and detailed biographical informa- his wife, Katie John- First Baptist Church of Aberdeen Rotary Club died July 28, 2015, at Mary E. Stewart Jack- tion and other details families son of Eupora; sons, Reform. and the NSSA 14th OCH Regional Medical son; one sister, Martha may wish to include, are avail- Don Johnson of Eupo- In addition to his Mississippi. He was Makamson; and two able for a fee. Obituaries must Center in Starkville. ra, Larry Johnson of parents, he was preced- formerly employed with Services are 1 p.m. brothers, Edwin R. be submitted through funeral Jackson and Douglas ed in death by his wife, homes unless the deceased’s the FBI and director Saturday at Sturgis Jackson and Calvin Johnson of Alabama; Elizabeth Ann Calley; body has been donated to with the Department of Baptist Church with Jackson. science. If the deceased’s daughters, Dorothy step-mother, Lillie Gin Agriculture. the Rev. Russell Mord He is survived by his body was donated to science, Bolden of Meridian. Wilson; one sister, In addition to his officiating. Burial will wife, Billie Ruth Gary the family must provide official Geraldine Culpepper Christine Guntharp; parents, he was preced- follow at Sturgis City Jackson of Sturgis; proof of death. Please submit and Carrie Rice, both and one brother, Bill ed in death by his wife, Cemetery. Visitation is sons, Clay Charlton all obituaries on the form pro- of Eupora; brothers, Wilson. vided by The Commercial Dis- Rebecca Ann Kennard Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Jackson of Southaven Willie Earl Johnson and He is survived by Morgan; and one son, Welch Funeral Home. and Aubrey Lee Jack- patch. Free notices must be Archie Johnson, both daughters, Linda No- submitted to the newspaper Bob Morgan. Mr. Jackson was a son of Collierville, no later than 3 p.m. the day of Starkville, the Rev. land and Wanda Moss; He is survived by rural mail carrier for Tennessee; and four prior for publication Tuesday Jessie Johnson of Union two grandchildren; daughters, Jane Mor- the U.S. Postal Service grandchildren. through Friday; no later than 4 City, Tennessee, John three great-grandchil- gan of Gonzales, Lou- p.m. Saturday for the Sunday H. Johnson of Maben, dren; and sister, Lydia isiana, and Alice Ford edition; and no later than 7:30 Frank Johnson of Tren- McGahey of Columbus. a.m. for the Monday edition. of Quitman, Arkansas; ton, Tennessee, Leroy Memorials may be son, Mark Morgan of Incomplete notices must be re- Johnson of Shannon, made to First Baptist ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. Aberdeen; sister, Berta Walter Johnson and Church, P. O. Box 100, for the Monday through Friday Morgan Armstrong of editions. Paid notices must be Eddie Johnson, both of Reform, AL 35481 or Aberdeen; brothers, Joe Jackson, Tennessee; sis- Free Will Baptist Chil- finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion David Morgan, Gilbert the next day Monday through ters, Helen Culpepper dren’s Home, 86 Acade- Arthur Morgan and Thursday; and on Friday by 3 of Maben and Barbara my Drive, Eldridge, AL Thomas Sidney Mor- p.m. for Sunday and Monday Freeman of Macon; 35554. gan, all of Aberdeen; publication. For more informa- eight grandchildren; tion, call 662-328-2471. four grandchildren; and and seven great-grand- Emory Morgan two great grandchil- children. ABERDEEN — Em- dren. Jake Johnson ory Alex Morgan Jr., 87, EUPORA — Jake Allison Wilson died July 29, 2015, at Johnson, 79, died July Allison Towers Wil- Merit Health Gilmore Valford Morrison 26, 2015, at UMMC in son, 88, died July 28, Memorial Regional Valford Henry Mor- Jackson. 2015. Medical Center in rison, 81, died July 29, Services are 11 a.m. Graveside services Amory. 2015, at his residence. Saturday at Harpole are 6 p.m. Thursday Services are 1 p.m. Services are in- MB Chapel Church in at Graham Memorial Saturday at Tis- complete and will be Maben with the Rev. Cemetery in Reform, dale-Lann Memorial announced by Lowndes Joe D. Reel officiating. Alabama, with Tim Funeral Home with the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Meherg officiating. Ar- Rev. Dale Carr officiat- church cemetery in rangement are entrust- ing. Burial will follow at Jerald Smith Starkville. Visitation ed to Skelton Funeral New Hope Cemetery. WEST POINT — is Friday from 4-6 p.m. Home. Visitation is Friday Jerald L. “Jerry” Smith, at Century Hairston Mr. Wilson was from 4-7 p.m. at the 76, died July 29, 2015, at Funeral Home. born in the Fairview funeral home. his residence. Mr. Johnson was Community on Aug. 4, Mr. Morgan was Services are incomplete born in Webster County 1926, to the late Bur- born Aug. 18, 1927, in

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PETER IMES General Manager WILLIAM BROWNING Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch OUR VIEW CARTOONIST VIEW READER COMMENT Starkville Voice of the people Ashamed I’m very ashamed of our local aldermen pay leaders in Starkville, Columbus, West Point and MSU. In taking down the state flag raise is hard they are saying we do not support out state. The state that sends them a paycheck each month and plans for their retirement check. to justify But, who knows, maybe they are sending their paychecks back to Pretty much since it came Jackson. into office in 2014, the current Jim Scrivener Starkville Board of Aldermen Maben have been concerned about the financial welfare of those who work for the city. Each year, the aldermen address the subject, so it’s pretty From our website clear the aldermen are concerned The following is an edited selec- about the pay the city’s workers tion of reader comments posted at are receiving … especially their the end of stories and columns pub- own. lished on-line. More can be found Tuesday, by a 4-to-3 vote, the at www.cdispatch.com. aldermen voted themselves a 33.3 Starkville orders removal of percent pay raise — from $15,000 to $20,000 annually for what is a state flag on city property part-time job. Based on a 20-hour matt2021: Good for Starkville. work week, the raise will, in 2017, I have had the most fun in a long take the aldermen from $14.42 while just reading the comments per hour to $19.23 per hour. on Facebook. The absolute arro- Computing the pay rate based gance of some people that really on a 20-hour week is probably do not have anything is completely charitable, as anyone who has crazy. The comment I love the attended a monthly board of most is to take away welfare from aldermen meeting will attest the people wanting the flag down — some aldermen appear so un- insinuating that all black people familiar with the board meeting are on welfare. packet that it’s as though they are seeing it for the first time as the CatgirlMSU: … The comments meeting begins. There have been on Facebook from the Confederate other occasions where the board flag supporters are hateful and has acted on a measure, then embarrassing. The sad part is that complained they were “misled” so many of the Confederate flag when it became obvious that they supporters alternate between their had not read the information hateful posts and Bible verses on contained in the packet carefully. Facebook. It’s embarrassing that There can be no dispute, then. Al- so many people claiming to be dermen are part-time employees. Christians would act so hateful and In the same proposal, the al- immature. They keep whining and dermen also set a new minimum crying about how removing the wage of $10 per hour for the 60 Confederate flag is trying to take workers who are currently paid away their heritage. If speaking less than that. The cynic will note out against racism and trying to that both raises were lumped to- move forward as a country is an gether. In fact, Ward 1 aldermen insult to someone’s heritage, that’s Ben Carver openly questioned sad. Treating an entire race of why the two measures weren’t people like second-class citizens considered separately. The (or worse) due to the color of their board’s move to raise the mini- skin is nothing to be proud of or mum wage while bumping their brag about. own pay is a transparent attempt The flag supporters act like to acquire political cover for a being known for a state full of over- raise that is hard to justify. weight, racist, uneducated hicks Earlier this month, the West is something to be proud of. It’s Point selectmen also considered not, and it’s time for Mississippi their pay, but the outcome was to move forward and join the 21st far different than what transpired century. Tuesday in Starkville. In West Point, the selectmen voted to reduce their pay from $18,000 to $14,500 after reviewing a study CAMPAIGN 2016 from the John C. Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University, which each year The GOP’s clash of ridiculous clichés prepares a report on what Missis- sippi cities pay their employees. It is good to be President and ridiculing their appear- want to be third in command. The selectmen voted to cut Barack Obama these days. ance (former Texas governor Moreover, Obama’s trip to Ethiopia their pay to the level of compara- In the midst of a visit to Rick Perry wears glasses so was partly to praise the nation for its ble cities. Africa, including Kenya, he’ll look smart). Ouchie and role in weakening the al-Qaeda-linked In case you were wondering, where Republican front-run- ouch. al-Shabab group in Somalia. He also the average pay for a alderman/ ner Donald Trump has “Ridiculous” and “sad” urged greater press freedom and human councilman/selectman in Missis- insisted Obama was born, were the words Obama chose rights, hardly the priorities of a terrorist sippi is $9,308, according to that the president seems to have to describe recent comments leader. Or does Cruz think this was a survey. Of five cities with a com- been liberated by events and by Republican presidential clever ruse? parable population — Clinton, circumstances to speak his contenders and others. Point- Cotton’s reference to Pontius Pilate Columbus, Madison, Pascagoula true mind. edly, he singled out former was simply spectacular. Cotton, you’ll and Oxford — only Columbus Events include the Arkansas governor Mike recall, pushed the Open Letter to the ($17,500) pays its elected board Supreme Court’s favorable Kathleen Parker Huckabee, Sen. Ted Cruz Leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran more than Starkville. Madi- rulings on the Affordable (Tex.) and Sen. Tom Cotton notifying them that congressional Re- son, where the cost of living is Care Act and same-sex (Ark.). publicans could kill any deal. Addition- appreciably higher than it is in marriage. Circumstances stem from the All three men dug deep into their ally, the 47 signees indicated that the Starkville, pays its board mem- Republican presidential race, in which sacks of Pavlovian metaphors and next president could revoke an executive bers $12,000 per year. some candidates appear to be vying to similes that would get their constituents agreement. To suggest Starkville alder- out-Trump Trump. banging their reward levers. Even ol’ If you squint your eyes and spin in men are under-paid is a difficult In sum, Obama doesn’t think much Pontius Pilate, to whom Cotton com- circles counting backward from 100 by case to make, in light of that data. of Trump — or of Trump’s Republican pared Secretary of State John F. Kerry, threes, you can begin to understand It is also disturbing on anoth- critics. Neither does he think much of got a trot-out. Huckabee said that the how Cotton would see Kerry, who is er level. The people we elect to GOP leaders and wannabe presidents, Iran deal was leading Israelis “to the trying to negotiate a way to limit Iran’s these offices should be motivated whose apocalyptic rhetoric has reduced door of the oven.” And Cruz brought it nuclear capabilities, as exactly like Pi- to seek these jobs not for person- political debate to a crypto-Armaged- home with his charge that the Obama late, who condemned Jesus Christ to die al gain, but for public service. don-ish clash of clichés. administration is a leading state sponsor on the cross. Huh? Exactly. These jobs should not be their Beware Brother Trump for thrice the of terrorism. Finally, Huckabee. What did you do livelihood. cock hath crowed. Put these three in a cocktail shaker with the other Huckabee — the jovial, It should also be observed that Addressing those Republicans who and you get a rather mixed metaphor not-mad-at-anybody, quick-with-a- raising the minimum wage has complain about Trump now — or who that nonetheless pours like a narrative: quip Huckabee? “Oven”? It’s vivid and created some other pay inequi- criticized him for questioning Sen. John Pontius Kerry is leading the Jews to descriptive but cruel and offensive. ties among city employees that McCain’s (R-Ariz.) war heroism — the Auschwitz ovens in a terrorist act One does not summon the horrors of must be addressed. After all, the Obama said they are either insincere or orchestrated by the president of the the Holocaust except to discuss The worker who was already making stupid. My guess is that Obama would United States. Holocaust — a singularly horrific event $10 per hour has a reasonable go with the second choice. With all due respect, you three are deserving of its own place in history and expectation of a pay raise, too. “Now” is the operative word since so making Rick Perry look like Confucius, in no one’s stump speech. Adjusting the minimum age has a few in the GOP were willing to criti- though you might edge out Graham for a At most, these three conjurers have ripple effect throughout the city’s cize Trump when he was challenging spot on Fox News. Outrageous remarks demonstrated temperaments unbe- pay scale, if fairness is a factor. Obama’s natural-born citizenship. Of get attention, and attention gets ratings, coming of leadership while insulting If the aldermen are to receive course, in those days, potential pres- and ratings are the coins of the realm. thoughtful Republicans who deserve a raise at all, those raises should idential candidates were hoping for a Contrary to Cruz’s remark, Obama better. Unwittingly (and how), they’ve only come after these pay dispari- handout from Trump. Little did they is the terrorist-killer in chief. The made President Obama, whom they find ties have been remedied. suspect he’d soon be routing and outing drone-master has killed the sec- so despicable, appear the wisest of all. For all those reasons, we urge them, telling their little secrets (Sen. ond-highest-ranking terrorist leader, oh, Kathleen Parker won the Pulitzer Prize Starkville Mayor Parker Wise- Lindsey Graham of South Carolina at least 373 times in the past six years. for commentary in 2010. Her email ad- man to veto Tuesday’s pay raise. asked him for help getting on Fox News) In the world of terrorism, you do not dress is [email protected]. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 7A

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He en years ago, said Marsh was touched by the re- arguably, had his biggest was going to do it.” initially didn’t recognize lationships Marsh built impact. Donahoe’s comments Jones in the letter, but with the players. SUPPORT In 43 years as a teach- are revealing in a time she said he remembered “He knew what a er and as a coach, Marsh when many coaches talk who he was when he young man’s ability was worked in Scooba; Dade about how today’s stu- wrote he was the “team’s by coaching them, and City, Florida; Mobile, dent-athletes are differ- resident preacher-son.” he knew when they were MARGIE Alabama; New Hope; ent. From season to sea- Wolford said the letter not playing to their full and Columbus. Most son, coaches discuss the captured Marsh’s pas- potential and he did recently, Marsh served challenges of connecting sion for football and how everything he could to as defensive coordinator with their athletes and much he loved working get them to the level for head coach Barrett often say their jobs are a with the players. he knew they could get CANON Donahoe at Heritage little tougher these days “Football was a tre- to,” said Wolford, who Academy. He was an in- due to myriad factors, mendous part of his life,” will work with Heritage LOWNDES COUNTY tegral part of a coaching including the growth said Wolford. “It was a Academy to establish a staff that helped lead the of technology and the passion. He really had a Tate Marsh Scholarship CIRCUIT CLERK fund to help a student Paid for by Margie Canon program to the MAIS increased scrutiny on passion.” for Circuit Clerk Class AAA, Division II coaching methods. who wants to enroll at state title in 2012. But Marsh changed ■ ■ ■ the school. “He would be Donahoe, whose team with the times. the first to tell you there started two-a-day prac- If you want proof, just Wolford said Marsh are a lot of expectations tice at 7 a.m. today, said ask Charles Jones, who was so passionate about when you’re on a team. © The Dispatch Marsh “had a genuine played for Marsh at W.P. football that he was more He wanted everybody on his defense to play to connection with the Davidson High School in concerned about not A FULL SERVICE GARDEN CENTER kids” that went deeper Mobile, Alabama. being able to do his job their highest level.” The Plant Farm Wolford doesn’t Design • Landscaping • Maintenance than the relationship Jones, a member of after he was diagnosed 1244 HWY 45 ALT N, WEST POINT • 662-436-4335 coaches typically have the class of 1986, was an with cancer. know how Jones learned with their players. offensive lineman. He But Wolford said Marsh was sick, but she “Our kids really liked wrote a letter that Marsh Marsh didn’t let the said she wrote to him in Another Landscape Design Just Completed By him,” Donahoe said. “He received shortly before disease stop him. In fact, Canoga Park, California, had a way of pushing the his death. In the letter, she said one of the first and included her phone The Plant Farm! kids in a very old-school Jones wrote, “Back in things he wanted to do number in hopes he manner, but the kids, at those days, warriors when he returned from would contact her. Wolford is comforted the end of the day, knew roamed the earth and surgery in Tupelo on by the fact that Marsh how much he cared played in the fields and May 6 was to go to the left a similar impres- about them, and he the goodness thereof.” practice field and watch sion on so many people, would always make sure His language in the the Patriots work. When including Carl Lisowski, they understood that. letter, which went a little Marsh arrived, the play- who played golf with Because of that, they more than three pages, ers took their helmets Marsh at Green Oaks. knew he was trying to do evoked the spirit of a off and greeted him. The Lisowski put togeth- the best for them.” time gone by, when foot- Patriots shook his hand er a video filled with ball players wore leather and told him how much pictures of Marsh with ■ ■ ■ helmets and coaches they wanted him back as his family and with his were demanding men. soon as possible. Wol- players. He gave the Donahoe said he and Jones’ letter de- ford said one player said, video only to members Marsh had contrasting scribed Marsh as a man “Coach, you have to get of Marsh’s family and Summer Hours styles when it came to who set standards and back because I miss you to those who were close ASK MONDAY - FRIDAY practice and how they held players to them. yelling at me.” to him. On nearly every ABOUT 8:00 am - 3:00 pm taught their players. Jones wrote Marsh Wolford learned SATURDAY image, there is a smile WATERING 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Despite the differenc- yelled and screamed — a thing or two about on Marsh’s face, even on SYSTEMS! es, he said they worked even had a nickname, football in the time she the pictures in which he well together because “Harsh Marsh.” But spent with Marsh. Still, is wearing hospital garb. they respected each Jones’ letter highlighted she admits she didn’t We miss that smile other. Donahoe also had the impressions Marsh’s become an authority. today on the first day confidence Marsh would “little souvenirs” left She marveled at how a new set of warriors When was the last time you have the Patriots in the on him. He wrote about Marsh would use a note takes the field. We thank right places on defense. “fumbles” and mud holes pad and devise defensive Marsh for the lessons he picked up a piece of litter? If they weren’t, he knew and singing the alma schemes to stop various left with us. Marsh was going to fix mater song while being formations. She talked it. led by a man he never about the countless

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The Commercial Dispatch strives to report Don West Office 662-328-7500 the news accurately. When we print an error, we will Cell 662-386-2891 [email protected] correct it. To report an error, call the newsroom 2500 Military Rd • Suite 1, Columbus, MS 39705 at 662-328-2471, or email www.westrealtycompany.com [email protected]. SPORTS EDITOR SECTION Adam Minichino: 327-1297 SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 MAJOR LEAGUE PREP BASKETBALL FOOTBALL: NFL Rangers Brady files acquire suit to stop Hamels suspension Fresh off no-hitter, Commissioner Goodell rejects Philadelphia veteran QB’s appeal of four-game ban BY JIMMY GOLEN shipped to Texas The Associated Press

BY ROB MAADDI FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom The Associated Press Brady took the fight over his “Deflate- PHILADELPHIA gate” suspension to social media and — After years of trade federal court Wednesday, and New speculation, Cole Hamels’ England Patriots owner Robert Kraft time in Philadelphia is backed the three-time Super Bowl ending. MVP, saying “I was wrong to put my Two people familiar faith in the league.” with the deal say the Phil- One day after NFL Commissioner lies have agreed to trade Roger Goodell rejected the ace left-hander to the Brady’s appeal, the star for a pack- quarterback posted a age of prospects. 507-word statement on Both people spoke to Facebook with his firm- The Associated Press late est denial yet, writing: Wednesday “I did nothing wrong.” night on Kraft followed with an Brady condition of unscheduled address anony mit y to the media gathered because the at Gillette Stadium for the opening of trade had training camp and the team’s defense not been of its fourth Super Bowl championship. finalized. Lee Adams/Special to The Dispatch Hamels Hamels has Starkville High School rising senior Tyson Carter tries to fend off a Tupelo High defender “It is completely incomprehensible a limited in a game in the Itawamba Community College High School Basketball Summer League See BRADY, 5B no-trade clause but does last month in Fulton. Carter recently completed a busy summer schedule that helped increase his exposure and get nearly 20 college offers. not have to approve a deal to the Rangers. More players Hamels would become the first in ma- jor league history traded CARTER A HOT COMMODITY opting to leave during a season imme- diately after throwing a Starkville High rising senior has received 16 offers to play sport in college game early no-hitter — he no-hit the on Saturday BY BEN WAIT BY JANIE MCCAULEY at Wrigley Field. [email protected] “It was crazy. I was just The Associated Press “He’s definitely a great pitcher,” Rangers first STARKVILLE — Tyson Carter’s playing really hard just SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Patrick baseman Mitch Moreland summer started with one basketball Willis walked away first with a nag- said after Texas beat the scholarship offer from a Division I school. trying to get my name out ging toe injury that kept him from be- 5-2 That offer was from Murray State. (there). Everywhere I went, ing the dominant All-Pro linebacker of Wednesday. “Obviously The Starkville High School rising his prime. watched the no-hitter the senior guard received an offer from I just played really good and Then his heir apparent and San other day, pretty impres- Mississippi State after attending a camp Francisco teammate sive. He’s got a long track earlier this summer. my stock just rose.” Chris Borland followed record of great success. It He then hit the road with his Amateur with his stunning will be huge for us.” Athletic Union (AAU) team MBA Hoops, Starkville High School rising senior retirement on the heels The 2008 World Series of Jackson. That’s when Carter saw his guard Tyson Carter of his spectacular MVP was an integral part stock rise. rookie season, citing of the greatest run in fran- Carter has impressed in Atlanta; Char- concern about head chise history when the lotte, North Carolina; Mequon, Wisconsin; Carter averaged 17 points, five assists, trauma over a hard- Phillies won five straight and Las Vegas this month and received 14 and three rebounds last season to help hitting career. Willis NL East titles, two pen- more scholarship offers. lead the Yellow Jackets to the Mississippi Tennessee quarter- nants and one World Se- “It was crazy,” Carter said. “I was just High School Actives Association Class 6A back Jake Locker called it quits after ries from 2007-11. playing really hard just trying to get my State championship. four seasons. Next, ex-Pittsburgh “He’s been here a long name out (there). Everywhere I went, I just Carter has shown an ability to be more pass-rushing specialist Jason Worilds time, but that’s baseball,” played really good and my stock just rose.” of a scorer this summer. He scored 31, 20, bid farewell to football. And then yet Phillies catcher Carlos Along with Murray State and MSU, the and 32 points in three games in a span of another 49er joined the list of depar- Ruiz said following an 8-2 6-foot-4, 160-pounder now has scholarship nearly 24 hours in Mequon. He cracked tures from the NFL while still young: loss at Toronto. “Definitely offers from Memphis, Iowa State, Florida the 40-point barrier once and averaged 23 Offensive lineman and 2010 first- it’s sad when you’re around Gulf Coast, Miami, Rhode Island, South points in a tournament in Las Vegas. round pick Anthony Davis also chose one of your teammates for Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Arizona Carter began to understand his place in his health and future over more pun- a long time and then they State, North Carolina State, Oklahoma the recruiting process in the middle that ishing knocks in the head after a con- have to go away.” State, Vanderbilt, TCU, UNLV, and Bay- streak, but he wasn’t focusing on impress- cussion left him dazed for weeks late The rebuilding Phillies, lor. He picked up the offer from Baylor on ing college coaches or recruiters. He just last year. See HAMELS, 6B Wednesday. See CARTER, 4B See RETIREMENT, 5B

PREPS First step in rotation Three schools leave successful for football MHSAA for MAIS Hinton says MHSAA will learn from experience Cathedral, St. Aloysius, St. Joseph find at MSU, will have even better time at Ole Miss better fit with independent association From Special Reports BY ADAM MINICHINO Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway [email protected] Stadium will play host to The Mississippi High School Activities Asso- the MHSAA’s six state ciation has lost three schools to the Mississippi Don Hinton can’t wait championship games. Association of Independent Schools. to put what the Mississip- The games will move According to multiple reports, the MAIS ap- pi High School Activities to Oxford as part of the Association learned to second year of a rotating proved Natchez Cathedral, Vicksburg St. Aloy- use. schedule that saw them sius High, and Greenville St. Joseph High for Unfortunately, Hinton played last season at membership after the schools opted to leave the and the 12 teams that se- Mississippi State’s Davis MHSAA, the state’s largest governing body for cure spots in the MHSAA Wade Stadium. high school athletics and activities. The move state football champion- “This year, we look for apparently was in response to a recent MHSAA ship games will have to it to be even better,” Hin- Adam Minichino/Dispatch Staff ruling that prevented students from outside the wait a little more than four ton said Wednesday in a Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) state of Mississippi from participating in athlet- months to experience a ti- stop in Columbus prior to Executive Director Don Hinton said the organization ics in member private and parochial schools. The was pleased with the experience and the atmosphere MHSAA executive committee voted a week ago tle game environment in a a stop in Tupelo for a dis- at Mississippi State for its state title football games new Southeastern Confer- trict meeting. “Next year, last season. He said the MHSAA is looking forward to to uphold the rule banning out-of-state students ence city. back at Mississippi State a similar experience in December when Ole Miss plays from participating in sports. In December, Ole See HINTON, 4B host to the six state championship games. See MHSAA, 6B 2B THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com FOOTBALL: NFL Luck still ranks at top of QBs in Class of 2012 BY STEVEN WINE Tannehill is actually 23-25 with of work before drawing final conclu- The Associated Press the Dolphins. McAfee made a typo sions. But it’s safe to say the Colts in his rush to offer an opinion on feel good about their much-scru- MIAMI — The pontificating and how the quarterbacks of 2012 stack tinized decision to take Luck over prognosticating that have always up, an ongoing debate that began 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Grif- swirled around the quarterback even before that year’s draft. fin with the top overall pick. Peyton class of 2012 can transform even a They’ve collectively thrown Manning won one Super Bowl in In- punter into a pundit. more than 6,600 passes in three dianapolis, and his successor is so Take comparisons between seasons. Luck is the best so far. Se- talented the Colts talk of multiple Andrew Luck and attle’s Russell Wilson has exceeded titles with Luck. Ryan Tannehill, two expectations, Robert Griffin III has “Since my first day in this build- of the five current fallen short of them. Tannehill has ing that has been the goal — to win starting QBs drafted made slow, steady progress. the Super Bowl, and try to win an- in 2012. This spring, Griffin and Nick Foles carry the other,” Luck said. “It’s a lot easier Tannehill became biggest question marks into 2015. said than done, but that’s what we the first of the group “By and large, it’s pretty much work for.” to sign a contract as advertised,” said longtime NFL Luck has started all 48 games, Luck extension, and punt- power broker Bill Polian, a 2015 advancing Indy one step deeper in er Pat McAfee was NFL Hall of Fame inductee. “You’ve the playoffs each year. In 2014 he quick to suggest his Colts team- got two guys who have performed set a Colts single-season record mate was worth a lot more. awfully well, two where you could with 4,761 yards passing and had “Today’s market showed that say the grade is incomplete, and 40 touchdown passes. Now he’s sur- a 25-25 record gets you 96 million one, Tannehill, who keeps getting rounded by the most talented offen- American dollars,” McAfee tweet- better. That’s about the way the sive cast of his career. ed. “Andrew’s about to own a team draft typically goes.” “Thus far Andrew is everything I think.” Polian wants to see a larger body See CLASS OF 2012, 5B GM says Saints equipped to overcome setbacks By The Associated Press coaching staff out Galette signed last later dropped, although the there that can eval- September, his de- league continues its own in- WHITE SULPHUR uate and prepare a parture is expected vestigation. SPRINGS, W.Va. — New team.” to cost the Saints Also during the offsea- Orleans Saints General At least Graham’s more than $5 million son, Galette’s cousin was Manager Mickey Loomis departure was by in so-called “dead found in possession of doesn’t buy the notion that design. His trade money” against the drugs while using Galette’s the uncertainly surround- to Seattle brought a salary cap this sea- JOIN THE RAPTOR Loomis car. Galette was not present ing his club at the opening new starting center son and around $12 for the traffic stop, but the of training camp this year in Max Unger and a million in 2016. incident raised more red REVOLUTION has reached some unusual first-round draft choice that “We can’t turn the clock flags with Saints manage- • Fabricated welded steel deck level. was used to select Clemson back. We have to make de- ment. • Premium Kawasaki power Not even as the club linebacker Stephone An- cisions with our eye going Later, the Saints came works to figure out who’ll • Hustler tough since 1964 thony. forward and that’s what upon an Internet video that replace last season’s most Galette’s release on we’ve done,” Loomis said. appeared to show Galette productive receiver, tight Friday resulted from a “We signed that contract STARTING AT striking a woman with a end Jimmy Graham, and painstaking evaluation last September and with belt and punching another last season’s sack leader, of whether his recent be- the information we had man during a 2013 melee at $ Junior Galette. havior off the field would I thought it was a good 2799 a Miami beach. The NFL is “We have a lot of ques- be detrimental enough to contract. ... At the time I tion marks every year,” overshadow not only his thought this was a good also reviewing that. Loomis said Wednesday production as a pass-rush- deal for us. It’s unfortunate And earlier this month, evening, after the Saints er, but the cost of releasing what happened and we’ve the 27-year-old Galette was had finished reporting for him in the context of the just got to move forward cited for driving with an ex- training camp at the Green- NFL’s salary cap. from that. We’re equipped pired license and no inspec- brier Resort. “We had a lot Ultimately, New Orle- and accustomed to dealing tion sticker. of questions after we won ans cut a player who re- with adversity and over- Saints coach Sean Pay- the Super Bowl. corded 22 sacks during the coming it, so I’m pretty ton said cutting Galette Biddy Saw Works “You’ve always got past two seasons combined confident that we can do was not easy, but that a PARTS • SALES • SERVICE question marks,” Loomis — including a team-high 10 that.” “mistake magnified” would said. “We’ve got hopes and last season. 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Preseason Schedule Sunday, Aug. 9 Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Canton, Ohio, 7 p.m. (WTVA) WEEK 1 Thursday, Aug. 13 New Orleans at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m. New York Jets at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Green Bay at New England, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m. Dallas at San Diego, 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Tennessee at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Carolina at Buffalo, 6 p.m. New York Giants at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Oakland, 9 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7 p.m. San Francisco at Houston, 7 p.m. Kansas City at Arizona, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Indianapolis at Philadelphia, noon.

WEEK 2 Thursday, Aug. 20 Detroit at Washington, 6:30 p.m. Buffalo at Cleveland, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Aug. 21 Atlanta at New York Jets, 6:30 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Miami at Carolina, 6 p.m. Baltimore at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Chicago at Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m. New England at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville at New York Giants, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Houston, 7 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 7 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 Green Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Dallas at San Francisco, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Tennessee, 7 p.m. (WLOV) Monday, Aug. 24 Cincinnati at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

WEEK 3 Friday, Aug. 28 New England at Carolina, 6:30 p.m. Tennessee at Kansas City, 7 p.m. Detroit at Jacksonville, 7 p.m. (CBS) Saturday, Aug. 29 Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 6 p.m. New York Jets at New York Giants, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m. Chicago at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Green Bay, 7 p.m. Indianapolis at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 7 p.m. (CBS) San Francisco at Denver, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 Houston at New Orleans, 3 p.m. (WLOV) Arizona at Oakland, 7 p.m. (WTVA) Over 300 vendors displaying: WEEK 4 Thursday, Sept. 3 * Juried fine ar ts Baltimore at Atlanta, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Green Bay, 6 p.m. * Handmade crafts Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami, 6 p.m. * Philadelphia at New York Jets, 6 p.m. Blues music around every corner Buffalo at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. New York Giants at New England, 6:30 p.m. * Local food and shopping Carolina at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Washington, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 7 p.m. Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m. All in downtown West Point, Mississippi! Kansas City at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Tennessee, 7 p.m. For more information, call The Growth Alliance at 662-494-5121. Arizona at Denver, 8 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 9 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 9 p.m. facebook.com/prairieartsfestival The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 3B

WEEK SIX Go Soeda, Japan, def. Adrian Mannarino (4), Marina Melnikova, Russia, and Laura Pous-Tio, Saturday, Oct. 10 France, 6-2, 6-4. , def. Veronica Cepeda Royg, Paraguay, Baseball Arkansas at Alabama Marcos Baghdatis (5), Cyprus, def. , and , Sweden, 6-2, 6-3. MSU men’s golf announces schedule Troy at Mississippi State Australia, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. East Division Florida at Missouri Doubles WTA Baku Cup New Mexico State at Ole Miss First Round Wednesday W L Pct GB , Philippines, and Steve Johnson, From Special Reports cause you want to be familiar New York 57 43 .570 — LSU at South Carolina At Baki Akademiyasi Georgia at Tennessee United States, def. , France, and Baku, Azerbaijan Baltimore 51 49 .510 6 , India, 6-1, 6-3. with courses.” Toronto 51 51 .500 7 Purse: $250,000 (Intl.) WEEK SEVEN Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, and Malek Jaziri, Surface: Hard-Outdoor STARKVILLE — The Mis- Tampa Bay 51 52 .495 7½ Tunisia, def. , Germany, and MSU will open the regular Boston 44 58 .431 14 Thursday, Oct. 15 Singles Auburn at Kentucky, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Lukas Lacko, , 7-6 (3), 6-3. First Round sissippi State men’s golf team Central Division , United States, and Nicholas season Sept. 14-15 at the Sam W L Pct. GB Saturday, Oct. 17 Karin Knapp (2), , def. Stefanie Voegele, Missouri at Georgia Monroe, United States, def. Marcus Daniell, Switzerland, 6-1, 6-4. will play in four new events as Hall Intercollegiate in Hatties- Kansas City 61 39 .610 — , and , Brazil, Minnesota 52 48 .520 9 Florida at LSU , Russia, def. Danka Kovinic Ole Miss at Memphis 6-3, 4-6, 13-11. (9), Montenegro, 6-0, 2-0, retired. part of the 2015-16 schedule burg. Chicago 49 50 .495 11½ , United States, and (1), Detroit 49 52 .485 12½ Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State Second Round United States, def. Sam Groth, Australia, and (1), Russia, def. released Wednesday. The slate The Bulldogs will travel to Cleveland 46 54 .460 15 Vanderbilt at South Carolina , Australia, 6-2, 6-1. Alabama at Texas A&M , Ukraine, 3-0, retired. takes the Bulldogs to seven West Division Mardy Fish, United States, and Andy Roddick, , Russia, def. Yang Birmingham, Alabama, on Sept. W L Pct. GB United States, def. Lu Yen-Hsun, Taiwan, and Zhaoxuan, , 6-4, 6-4. Houston 57 45 .559 — WEEK EIGHT , Britain, 7-6 (2), 6-4. states. 28-29 for the UAB/Graeme Saturday, Oct. 24 Donna Vekic, Croatia, def. , China, 6-4, Los Angeles 55 45 .550 1 0-6, 6-3. Texas 48 52 .480 8 Tennessee at Alabama Tuesday “We’ve put together a very McDowell Invitational at Shoal Auburn at Arkansas , Russia, def. Andrea Seattle 46 56 .451 11 Singles Hlavackova, , 7-6 (4), 6-2. Oakland 45 57 .441 12 Western Kentucky at LSU First Round nice schedule that will give us Creek Country Club. Kentucky at Mississippi State Doubles Steve Johnson (6), United States, def. Lukas First Round Wednesday’s Games Texas A&M at Ole Miss Lacko, Slovakia, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-2. some variety in our tourna- Ben Wood seeks to defend Missouri at Vanderbilt , Japan, and Patricia Maria Tig, Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Marcos Baghdatis (5), Cyprus, def. Austin Romania, def. , Ukraine, and ments this year,” MSU men’s his Jerry Pate National Intercol- Cleveland 12, Kansas City 1 Krajicek, United States, 6-4, 6-0. WEEK NINE , United States, def. , Cagla Buyukakcay, Turkey, 6-2, 6-4. Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 4 and Zhu Lin, China, def. Olga golf coach Clay Homan said. legiate title Oct. 5-6 as the Bull- Arizona 8, Seattle 2 Saturday, Oct. 31 United States, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Tennessee-Martin at Arkansas Benjamin Becker (8), Germany, def. Michael Ianchuk, Ukraine, and , Baltimore 2, Atlanta 0 Ukraine, 6-4, 6-3. “We’ve mixed it up some, but dogs return to Birmingham for Toronto 8, Philadelphia 2 Ole Miss at Auburn Berrer, Germany, 7-5, retired. Vanderbilt at Houston Jared Donaldson, United States, def. Somdev Quarterfinals 9, Boston 2 , Russia, and it’s always important to go back the 54-hole event at Old Overton Texas 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Tennessee at Kentucky Devvarman, India, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. South Carolina at Texas A&M Sam Groth, Australia, def. Frances Tiafoe, (2), Ukraine, def. Eva Hrdinova, Czech Houston 6, L.A. Angels 3 Republic, and Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 6-3, to some of the same places be- Club. L.A. Dodgers 10, Oakland 7 Florida at Georgia (Jacksonville), 2:30 p.m. United States, 7-6 (3), 6-4. (WCBI) , Israel, def. Mardy Fish (96), United 6-1. Today’s Games and , Russia, def. Detroit (Simon 9-6) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez States, 6-4, 6-4. WEEK TEN Doubles Alona Fomina, Ukraine, and Katerina Vankova, 9-6), 6:05 p.m. Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-1. BRIEFLY Kansas City (D.Duffy 4-4) at Toronto (Estrada Thursday, Nov. 5 First Round Mississippi State at Missouri, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Colin Fleming, Britain, and Gilles Muller, CALENDAR 7-6), 6:07 p.m. Tuesday Chicago White Sox (Sale 9-5) at Boston Saturday, Nov. 7 Luxembourg, def. , Canada, and LSU at Alabama Jack Sock (2), United States, 6-4, 4-6, 10-6. Singles Alabama (S.Wright 3-4), 6:10 p.m. Vanderbilt at Florida First Round N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 9-7) at Texas (Gallardo Eric Butorac, United States, and Artem Prep Soccer Kentucky at Georgia Sitak (3), New Zealand, def. , Vitalia Diatchenko (7), Russia, def. Nigina Football team’s open practice, Friday’s Game 7-9), 7:05 p.m. Arkansas at Ole Miss Australia, and Adrian Mannarino, France, 6-2, Aburaimova, , 6-3, 6-4. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 5-7) at Houston South Carolina at Tennessee 6-0. Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, def. Valentyna Indianola Academy at Heritage Academy, (Kazmir 6-5), 7:10 p.m. Auburn at Texas A&M , United States, and Ivakhnenko, Russia, 6-1, 6-2. Fan Day set for Aug. 9 Seattle (Happ 4-5) at Minnesota (P.Hughes TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Donald Young, United States, def. Mate Pavic, Yang Zhaoxuan, China, def. Yuliya 4 p.m. 9-6), 7:10 p.m. WEEK ELEVEN Croatia, and (4), New Zealand, Beygelzimer, Ukraine, 6-3, retired. Alabama football team’s annual Fan Cleveland (Carrasco 10-8) at Oakland (Bassitt Saturday, Nov. 14 6-2, 3-6, 10-5. Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, def. (4), 0-3), 9:05 p.m. Day is set for Sunday, August 9. The Prep Softball Georgia at Auburn Japan, 6-3, 6-2. Friday’s Games Arkansas at LSU ATP World Tour Swiss Patricia Maria Tig, Romania, def. , Crimson Tide will hold an open practice Friday’s Game Detroit at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. Alabama at Mississippi State Ukraine, 6-4, 6-2. Kansas City at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Open Gstaad in Bryant-Denny Stadium from 2:30- Florida at South Carolina Zhu Lin, China, def. Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Central Academy at Wayne Academy, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 6:10 p.m. North Texas at Tennessee Wednesday Republic, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. 4:30 p.m. Players and coaches will be San Francisco at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Western Carolina at Texas A&M At Roy Emerson Arena , Estonia, def. Misa Eguchi, Arizona at Houston, 7:10 p.m. Gstaad, Switzerland available for autographs immediately Kentucky at Vanderbilt Japan, 7-5, 6-2. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. BYU vs. Missouri (Kansas City) Purse: $482,350 (WT250) , Belgium, def. Cagla Buyukakcay, after the practice on the field at approxi- Seattle at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Surface: Clay-Outdoor Turkey, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-4. Schedules Needed Singles mately 4:45 p.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 8:35 p.m. WEEK TWELVE Doubles The Dispatch needs the following L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 Second Round First Round Fans may enter the stadium Charleston Southern at Alabama (8), Colombia, def. Marsel Alona Fomina, Ukraine, and Katerina Vankova, Ilhan, Turkey, 6-2, 6-3. beginning at 1:30 p.m. through gates schedules from its local teams. Please Mississippi State at Arkansas Czech Republic, def. , Japan, East Division Idaho at Auburn Pablo Andujar (4), Spain, def. , and (3), Netherlands, 6-1, 7-6 12 & 16 and occupy the lower bowl fax the schedules to 329-8937 OR email W L Pct GB Florida Atlantic at Florida Serbia, 7-5, 6-2. (3). (5), Brazil, def. Stephane (sections A-N). The open practice, Washington 53 46 .535 — Georgia Southern at Georgia Eva Hrdinova, Czech Republic, and them to [email protected] OR New York 52 49 .515 2 at Kentucky Robert, France, 6-3, 6-2. Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, def. Olga Fridman and which is slated to start at 2:30 p.m., is Atlanta 46 55 .455 8 Tennessee at Missouri Feliciano Lopez (2), Spain, def. Julian Reister, Elizaveta Ianchuk, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-3. [email protected]. Germany, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. scheduled to last approximately two Miami 42 59 .416 12 LSU at Ole Miss , Georgia, and Danka MAIS Softball — Columbus Christian, Philadelphia 38 64 .373 16½ The Citadel at South Carolina Doubles Kovinic (4), Montenegro, def. Valentyna hours. For security purposes, all items Central Division Texas A&M at Vanderbilt First Round Ivakhnenko and Anna Morgina, Russia, 6-4, , Austria, and Aisam-Ul-Haq are subject to inspection as fans enter Oak Hill, Hebron Christian W L Pct. GB 6-1. St. Louis 64 37 .634 — WEEK THIRTEEN Qureshi (3), Pakistan, def. Robin Haase, the stadium for both the practice and Pittsburgh 59 41 .590 4½ Friday, Nov. 27 Netherlands, and Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, MHSAA Softball — Columbus, New 6-3, 6-3. Fan Day activities. Chicago 53 47 .530 10½ Missouri at Arkansas, 1:30 p.m. (WCBI) Transactions Hope, Noxubee County, West Lowndes Cincinnati 45 54 .455 18 Saturday, Nov. 28 , , and Rameez Children attending can sign up for Milwaukee 44 58 .431 20½ Alabama at Auburn Junaid, Australia, def. Maximo Gonzalez, Wednesday’s Moves MHSAA Volleyball — Aberdeen, Argentina, and Andre Sa, Brazil, 2-6, 7-6 (4), BASEBALL the Big Al’s Kids Club and all fans can West Division Florida State at Florida Georgia at Georgia Tech 10-6. Columbus, Louisville, New Hope, West W L Pct. GB Guillermo Duran and , register for the Crimson Tide Rewards Los Angeles 57 45 .559 — Louisville at Kentucky OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF Argentina, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, and BASEBALL — Suspended New York Yankees program outside the East side of the Lowndes San Francisco 56 45 .554 ½ Texas A&M at LSU Joao Sousa, Portugal, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5). Arizona 49 51 .490 7 Ole Miss at Mississippi State RHPs Anderson Acevedo, Anthoniris Santana stadium at gate 45 beginning at 1:30 and Carlos Santana (DSL) 72 games each after San Diego 48 53 .475 8½ Clemson at South Carolina Tuesday Colorado 43 56 .434 12½ Vanderbilt at Tennessee positive tests for metabolites of Stanozolol in p.m. Singles violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention NOTES: Athletic directors, coaches, and/or First Round At the conclusion of practice, those Wednesday’s Games and Treatment Program. parents of team members are encouraged Stephane Robert, France, def. Joao Souza, American League wishing to participate in Fan Day will Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 4 Soccer Brazil, 6-1, 6-4. Chicago Cubs 3, Colorado 2 — Placed CF Mookie enter the field through gate 45 and exit to call us in the event of rainouts or game MLS Julian Reister, Germany, def. Blaz Kavcic, Betts on the seven-day DL. Recalled CF Jackie Arizona 8, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s Game , 4-6, 6-2, 6-0. via the northeast and northwest field San Francisco 5, Milwaukee 0 Bradley Jr. from Pawtucket (IL). Added INF postponements so we can update our MLS All-Stars 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1 Thomaz Bellucci (5), Brazil, def. Kimmer Josh Rutledge to the major league roster. gates. Fans not wishing to view practice Baltimore 2, Atlanta 0 Saturday’s Games Coppejans, Belgium, 6-2, 6-3. schedule. Please call Toronto 8, Philadelphia 2 Designated INF Jemile Weeks for assignment. Montreal at FC, 1 p.m. Santiago Giraldo (8), Colombia, def. Paolo CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed INF Emilio and would like to start lining up early can San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Real Salt Lake at D.C. United, 6 p.m. Lorenzi, Italy, 6-3, 6-2. 662-327-1297 or email aminichino@ Washington 7, Miami 2 Pablo Carreno Busta (7), Spain, def. Mikhail Bonifacio on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF do so beginning at 1:30 p.m. Those fans New York at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Leury Garcia from Charlotte (IL). Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 0 Toronto FC at New England, 6:30 p.m. Youzhny, Russia, 6-1, 6-2. can enter through gate 45. cdispatch OR [email protected] if L.A. Dodgers 10, Oakland 7 Marsel Ilhan, Turkey, def. Alexander Kuznetsov, — Recalled OF Tyler Columbus at Orlando City, 6:30 p.m. Holt from Columbus (IL). Acquired LHP Jayson Today’s Games Russia, 6-1, 6-2. Following practice, the Crimson you have a game change. Houston at Sporting Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. Aquino from Pittsburgh for cash considerations San Diego (Cashner 4-10) at N.Y. Mets (Niese Robin Haase, Netherlands, def. Marcel Los Angeles at Colorado, 8 p.m. and optioned to the Lynchburg (Carolina). Tide football team, coaching staff and n 5-9), 11:10 a.m. Granollers, Spain, 1-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Also, coaches, scorekeepers, and/or Vancouver at Seattle, 9 p.m. — Traded RHP Joe Washington (Scherzer 10-8) at Miami (Haren Joao Sousa (6), Portugal, def. Henri head coach Nick Saban will be available Sunday’s Games Blanton to the for cash parents of team members are 7-6), 11:10 a.m. Portland at San Jose, 4 p.m. Laaksonen, Switzerland, 6-2, 7-5. for autographs on the field for 45 min- Doubles considerations. Atlanta (S.Miller 5-7) at Philadelphia (Harang FC Dallas at Chicago, 6 p.m. — Optioned OF utes. The gate to the field will be open encouraged to call us with game results 4-11), 6:05 p.m. First Round , , and , Daniel Robertson to Salt Lake (PCL). d leading players. Please call, email, or Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-4) at Cincinnati Designated OF Efren Navarro for once the autograph session has been an (Holmberg 0-0), 6:10 p.m. Uzbekistan, def. Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Poland, Swimming and Santiago Gonzalez (2), Mexico, 6-3, 7-6 assignment. Activated OFs set up. In an effort to facilitate as many text us the information before 8:30 a.m. Colorado (Rusin 3-4) at St. Louis (C.Martinez David Murphy and David 11-4), 6:15 p.m. FINA World (5). autographs in the time allowed, fans and Marc Lopez (1), Spain, DeJesus. the next day. Please give us the score of Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 11-6) at Milwaukee — Placed 3B Trevor will be limited to one item per person for (Nelson 8-9), 7:10 p.m. Championships def. Adrien Bossel and , the game, where the game was played, Wednesday Switzerland, 6-3, 6-2. Plouffe on the paternity list. Recalled INF Jorge autographs, and no posed photographs Friday’s Games At Kazan, Russia Polanco from Rochester (IL). Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, and Paolo will be permitted. the first and last names of local players Diving Lorenzi, Italy, def. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, NEW YORK YANKEES — Selected the Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. Men and Andres Molteni, Argentina, 6-3, 6-7 (7), contract of RHP Caleb Cotham from Concessions vendors will be walk- and their statistics, and any other names San Diego at Miami, 6:10 p.m. 3-meter Springboard/Platform Team 10-6. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated LHP ing through the stadium with items for Washington at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m. 1. Rebecca Gallantree and Thomas Daley, Chris Capuano for assignment. of players who contributed. San Francisco at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Britain, 434.65. ATP World Tour TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled LHP Alex sale and the concession stands on the Arizona at Houston, 7:10 p.m. 2. Oleksandr Gorshkovozov and Iuliia Prokop- Claudio and RHP Jon Edwards from Round West side (field and mezzanine levels) Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. chuk, Ukraine, 426.45. bet-at-home Open Rock (PCL). Optioned RHP Phil Klein to Round Colorado at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. 3. Xie Siyi and Chen Ruolin, China, 425.40. Wednesday Rock. Designated LHP Wandy Rodriguez for will be open. Alabama merchandise L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. 4. Nadezhda Bazhina and Victor Minibaev, At Rothenbaum Sport GmbH ON THE AIR , Germany assignment. Russia, 418.50. — Designated LHP will also be sold on Sunday and 3,000 5. Matthieu Rosset and Laura Marino, France, Purse: $1.4 million (WT500) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Felix Doubront for assignment. autograph posters sponsored by BBVA Basketball 417.20. National League Today 6. Arantxa Chavez Munoz and Ivan Garcia Singles Compass Bank will be given away. WNBA First Round — Placed RHP CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Navarro, Mexico, 399.40. Randall Delgado on the 15-day DL. Recalled Parking for Fan Day can be found Wednesday’s Games 7. Jessica Parratto and David Boudia, United (5), Uruguay, def. Diego Washington 87, Seattle 74 Schwartzman, Argentina, 7-6 (4), 6-4. RHP Addison Reed from Reno (PCL). 7:30 p.m. — British Columbia at States, 395.40. CHICAGO CUBS — Placed RHP Neil Ramirez in the West ten Hoor area of campus. Indiana 84, New York 72 8. Noemi Batki and Michele Benedetti, Italy, Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Andreas There are two parking decks as well as Winnipeg, ESPN2 San Antonio 102, Atlanta 85 377.05. Haider-Maurer, Austria, 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Dallas Beeler Minnesota 82, Los Angeles 76 9. Zhiayi Loh Loh andYiwei Chew, Malaysia, Second Round to Iowa (PCL). Recalled RHP Yoervis Medina surface lots that are available for your GOLF Today’s Game 360.50. Aljaz Bedene, Britain, def. Roberto Bautista from Iowa. Selected the contract of RHP Ben convenience. Parking for persons with Phoenix at Tulsa, 7 p.m. 10. Vadim Kaptur and Alena Khamulkina, Agut (3), Spain, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (7). Rowen from Iowa. Designated INF-OF Mike 6:30 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Paul Friday’s Games , France, def. Juan Monaco (6), Baxter for assignment. disabilities is available on a first come, Belarus, 352.00. Lawrie Matchplay, round of 64, part I, at Seattle at Connecticut, 6 p.m. 11. Tina Punzel and Martin Wolfram, Germany, Argentina, 6-1, 7-5. — Optioned INF first served basis in the Communica- Washington at San Antonio, 7 p.m. 348.95. Fabio Fognini (8), Italy, def. Albert Ramos- Cristhian Adames to Albuquerque (PCL). Aberdeen, Scotland, TGC Atlanta at Minnesota, 7 p.m. 12. Kim Nami and Woo Haram, South Korea, Vinolas, Spain, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. — Optioned LHP tions card Lot and Wallace Wade Lots. Los Angeles at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. 331.95. Benoit Paire, France, def. (2), Sammy Solis to Syracuse (IL). No special accommodations will be 8 a.m. — Women’s British Open, first 13. Catalin Cozma and Mara Aiacoboae, Spain, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. BASKETBALL Romania, 318.95. Doubles National Basketball Association made for recreational vehicles (RVs) round, at Turnberry, Scotland, ESPN2 Football 14. Maha Abdelsalam Gouda and Mohab First Round MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Signed F Chris on campus. All RVs should park at the Elkordy, Egypt, 310.60. , Austria, and (2), Copeland. 10 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Paul Arena League Synchronized Swimming Brazil, def. Jeremy Chardy, France, and Lukasz TORONTO RAPTORS — Named Jerry Northington Lot near University Mall. Friday’s Game Women Kubot, Poland, 6-3, 7-5. Stackhouse, Rex Kalamian, and Andy Greer Fans can go to www.rolltide.com for Lawrie Matchplay, round of 64, part II, at Arizona at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Solo Free , Britain, and (3), assistant coaches. Aberdeen, Scotland, TGC Saturday’s Games 1. Natalia Ishchenko, Russia, 97.2333. Australia, def. Florian Mayer, Germany, and Jiri Women’s National Basketball Association updates and other pertinent information. Jacksonville at Orlando, 6 p.m. 2. Huang Xuechen, China, 95.7000. Vesely, Czech Republic, 7-6 (5), 6-2. WNBA — Suspended San Antonio F Danielle Spokane at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, and (4), In case of inclement weather, the 1:30 p.m. — PGA Tour, Quicken Loans 3. Ona Carbonell, Spain, 94.9000. Spain, def. Nicolas Almagro, Spain, and Diego Adams three games for an unspecified violation Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. 4. Anna Voloshyna, Ukraine, 93.1333. of the league’s anti-drug program. Fan Day portion of the afternoon would Las Vegas at Portland, 9 p.m. Schwartzman, Argentina, 7-5, 6-4. National, first round, at Gainesville, 5. Yukiko Inui, Japan 92.4333. Juan Sebastian Cabal and , CYCLING be moved into Coleman Coliseum. Sunday’s Game 6. Jacqueline Simoneau, Canada, 90.2333. International Cycling Union Virginia, TGC New Orleans at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Colombia, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber and n Softball team announces fall, 7. Linda Cerruti, Italy, 89.2000. , Germany, 6-1, 7-6 (3). ICU — Suspended Italian team Androni 5:30 p.m. — Web.com Tour, Utah CFL 8. M. Chretien, France, 86.6000. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, and Lukas Rosol, Giocattoli-Sidermec from international spring schedules: At Tuscaloosa, 8. Mary Killman, United States, 86.6000. Czech Republic, def. Marin Draganja, Croatia, races for 30 days, beginning Aug. 1, after Fabio Today’s Game 10. Evangelia Platanioti, Greece, 86.3333. Alabama, the softball team has Championship, first round, at Lehi, TGC B.C. at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. and , Finland, 6-4, 6-2. Taborre and Davide Appollonio tested positive 11. Leventhal Gloushkov, Israel, 85.3000. , Germany, and Jan-Lennard for doping. announced its fall and spring dates for Friday’s Game 12., Kang Un Ha, North Korea, 83.7000. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Struff, Germany, def. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, FOOTBALL Water Polo Spain, and Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-3, 6-4. National Football League the 2015-16 season, as well as a few Saturday’s Game Men 11 a.m. — Regional coverage, San Diego Montreal at Calgary, 6 p.m. ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed TE special occasions to mark the program’s Preliminary Round Tuesday Jermaine Gresham on the PUP list and TE Troy Monday’s Game Group A 20th anniversary. at N.Y. Mets or Washington at Miami, Toronto at Hamilton, 6 p.m. Singles Niklas and LB Zack Wagenmann on the active/ Canada 8, China 2 First Round non-football injury list. Released CB Alfonzo Times and dates are subject to MLB Croatia 10, Brazil 9 Juan Monaco (6), Argentina, def. Ernests Dennard. SEC Schedule Group B change. Television information will 6 p.m. — Regional coverage, Detroit at WEEK ONE Gulbis, Latvia, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3. ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed OL DeMarcus Greece 11, United States 10 Andreas Seppi (4), Italy, def. Martin Klizan, Love. be announced at a later date. For the Thursday, Sept. 3 Italy 9, Russia 6 Baltimore or Kansas City at Toronto, MLB North Carolina vs. South Carolina (Charlotte), Slovakia, 6-2, 6-4. CHICAGO BEARS — Announced the Group C Aljaz Bedene, Britain, def. Daniel Gimeno- most up-to-date schedule information 5 p.m. (ESPN) 15, Argentina 7 retirement of G Chad Hamilton. 6 p.m. — Atlanta at Philadelphia, Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 7 p.m. Traver, Spain, 6-4, 6-1. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed WR James throughout the year, go to rolltide.com. 17, South Africa 4 Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, def. Borna Coric, (SEC Network) Group D Wright on the injured reserve list. The fall portion of the schedule SportSouth Croatia, 6-3, 6-4. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Re-signed DB Saturday, Sept. 5 Australia 5, Montenegro 5 , Spain, def. Guillermo Garcia- Louisiana-Monroe at Georgia, 11 a.m. Serbia 19, Japan 9 Landon Feichter. opens with a road date at Middle SOCCER Lopez (7), Spain, 1-2, retired. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed CB Raymon (SEC Network) Benoit Paire, France, def. Philipp Tennessee State on Sunday, Oct. 4 7 a.m. — International Champions Cup, Tennessee-Martin at Ole Miss, 11 a.m. Tuesday Taylor. Kohlschreiber, Germany, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed RB before returning home to face Western (SEC Network) Diving Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Fernando Real Madrid vs. AC Milan, at Shanghai, UTEP at Arkansas, 2:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Men Verdasco, Spain, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Storm Johnson on the active/non-football Kentucky and Mobile on Saturday, Oct. Louisville vs. Auburn (Atlanta), 2:30 p.m. 3-meter Springboard Synchro — 1, Cao Yuan Fabio Fognini (8), Italy, def. Jeremy Chardy, illness list. 17 and West Alabama in a doublehead- FS1 (WCBI) and Qin Kai, China, 471.45 points. 2, Evgenii France, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released RB Cyrus SE Missouri State at Missouri, 3 p.m. Kuznetsov and Ilia Zakharov, Russia, 459.18. 3, Tommy Robredo (2), Spain, def. Alexander Gray. er on Sunday, Oct. 18. SPECIAL OLYMPICS (SEC Network) Jack David Laugher and Chris Mears, Britain, Zverev, Germany, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DT Calvin The 2016 schedule will begin Feb. 6 p.m. — World Games, at Los Angeles, Bowling Green vs. Tennessee (Nashville), 445.20. 4, Oleksandr Gorshkovozov and Illya , Italy, def. Lukas Rosol, Czech Barnett, WR Kai De La Cruz and OT Chris 3 p.m. (SEC Network) Kvasha, Ukraine, 436.53. 5, Philippe Gagne Republic, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (6). Martin. Waived DT Ellis McCarthy. Placed S 12-14 as Alabama travels to Orlando, ESPN Arizona State vs. Texas A&M (Houston), 6 p.m. and Francois Imbeau-Dulac, Canada, 408.66. Don Jones and WR DeVante Parker on the Florida, for the UCF Classic, featuring (ESPN) 6, Stephan Feck and Patrick Hausding, Germa- WTA Brasil Tennis Cup PUP list and TE Gerell Robinson on the active/ Louisiana-Lafayette at Kentucky, 6 p.m. ny, 406.80. 7, Sam Dorman and Kristian Ipsen, Wednesday non-football injury list. Central Florida, James Madison and Friday (ESPNU) United States, 405.99. 8, Jahir Ocampo and At Federacao Catarinense de Tenis NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed CB Fordham. Following a midweek game at AUTO RACING McNeese State at LSU, 6:30 p.m. Rommel Pacheco, Mexico, 405.21. 9, Andrea Florianopolis, Brazil Tarell Brown. (SEC Network) Chiarabini and Giovanni Tocci, Italy, 402.00. Purse: $250,000 (Intl.) NEW YORK JETS — Placed G Willie Colon, Alabama-Birmingham on Feb. 16, the 10 a.m. — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice New Mexico State at Florida, 6:30 p.m. 10, Ahmad Amsyar Azman and Tze Liang Ooi, Surface: Hard-Outdoor RB Stevan Ridley and DL Kevin Vickerson on Tide will head to Atlanta on Feb. 19-21 (SEC Network) Malaysia, 401.37. 11, Sho Sakai and Ken Ter- Singles the PUP list. for Pennsylvania 400, at Long Pond, Wisconsin vs. Alabama (Dallas), 7 p.m. as Georgia State will host a tournament auchi, Japan, 389.94. 12, James Connor and Second Round SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS— Activated RB Pennsylvania, NBC Sports Network (WTVA-ABC) Grant Nel, Australia, 387.69. Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, def. Tatjana Carlos Hyde from the the active/non-football that features Maryland, Mercer and Mississippi State at Southern Mississippi, Women Maria (1), Germany, 6-3, 6-1. injury list. 1 p.m. — NASCAR, Truck Series, final 9 p.m. (Fox Sports 1) 1-meter Springboard — 1, Tania Cagnotto, Ita- Tereza Martincova, Czech Republic, def. Ajla TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed CB Miami (Ohio). WEEK TWO ly, 310.85. 2, Shi Tingmao, China, 309.20. 3, He Tomljanovic (2), Croatia, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1. Jude Adjei-Barimah, S Kimario McFadden Alabama’s 2016 home opener will practice for Pocono Mountains 150, at Saturday, Sept. 12 Zi, China, 300.30. 4, Olena Fedorova, Ukraine, Bethanie Mattek-Sands (5), United States, def. and CB Al-Hajj Shabazz. Waived S Deshazor be on Wednesday, Feb. 24 as the Tide Long Pond, Pennsylvania, FS1 Missouri at Arkansas State, 11 a.m. 286.95. 5, Esther Qin, Australia, 280.50. 6, Na- Ana Bogdan, Romania, 6-2, 6-3. Everett and S Derrick Wells. Jacksonville State at Auburn, 11 a.m. dezhda Bazhina, Russia, 273.45. 7, Nora Sub- (7), Germany, def. Elitsa TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with takes on the Troy Trojans. 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole (SEC Network) schinski, Germany, 265.25. 8, Kim Suji, South Kostova, Bulgaria, 6-3, 6-1. TE Chase Coffman and RB David Fluellen. Alabama will head to Baton Rouge, qualifying for Pennsylvania 400, at Long Fresno State at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m. Korea, 258.50. 9, Maria Polyakova, Russia, Gabriela Ce, Brazil, def. Paula Kania (8), WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Agreed to terms (ESPN2 or ESPNU) 255.20. 10, Inge Jansen, Netherlands, 244.10. Poland, 6-2, 7-6 (7). with LB Ryan Kerrigan on a multiyear contract Louisiana, for its first Southeastern Pond, Pennsylvania, NBC Sports Network Georgia at Vanderbilt, 2:30 p.m. (WCBI) 11, Dolores Hernandez, Mexico, 241.90. 12, Annika Beck (3), Germany, def. Alize Lim, extension. Conference series of the season on Middle Tennessee at Alabama, 3 p.m. Maddison Keeney, Australia, 226.05. France, 6-1, 6-2. Canadian Football League 6 p.m. — NASCAR, XFINITY Series, final (SEC Network) Open Water Swimming Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, def. Veronica CFL — Fined Hamilton’s Brandon Banks, B.C. March 11-13 to take on LSU. Toledo vs. Arkansas (Little Rock), 3 p.m. Women Cepede Royg, Paraguay, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4. Lion Jason Foster, Edmonton’s Eddie Steele practice for US Cellular 250, at Newton, (SEC Network) 10k — 1, Aurelie Muller, France, 1 hour, 58 n Volleyball team wins AVCA (4), Brazil, def. Risa Ozaki, and Ottawa’s Jacques Washington undisclosed Iowa, NBC Sports Network Oklahoma at Tennessee, 5 p.m. (ESPN) minutes, 4.3 seconds. 2, Sharon van Rou- Japan, 6-4, 6-1. Ball State at Texas A&M, 6 p.m. (ESPNU) wendaal, Netherlands, 1:58:06.7. 3, Ana amounts for illegal hits during last week’s Team Academic Award: At Tuscaloo- Doubles games. CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE East Carolina at Florida, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Marcela Cunha, Brazil, 1:58:26.5. 4, Rachele Quarterfinals sa, Alabama, the volleyball team is one Kentucky at South Carolina, 6:30 p.m. Bruni, Italy, 1:58:27.9. 5, Anastasiia Krapivina, HOCKEY Marina Melnikova, Russia, and Laura Pous-Tio, National Hockey League of a record-setting 146 Division I teams 8 p.m. — Saskatchewan at Edmonton, (SEC Network) Russia, 1:58:28.6. 6, Poliana Okimoto, Brazil, Spain, def. Maria Fernanda Alves, Brazil, and LSU at Mississippi State, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) 1:58:28.8. 7, Isabelle Franziska Harle, Germa- ARIZONA COYOTES — Named Corey Schwab to win the American Volleyball Coaches ESPN2 , Brazil, 6-4, 6-4. goaltending coach. Signed G Niklas Treutle to a ny, 1:58:30.0. 8, Kalliopi Araouzou, Greece, Maria Irigoyen, Argentina, and Paula Kania (2), GOLF WEEK THREE 1:58:30.6. 9, Haley Anderson, United States, one-year contract. Association (AVCA) Team Academic Poland, def. , Netherlands, and NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Dain- Saturday, Sept. 19 1:58:35.9. 10, Eva Risztov, Hungary, 1:58:36.4. , Bulgaria, walkover. Award for the 2014-15 season, 8 a.m. — Women’s British Open, second Connecticut at Missouri, 11 a.m. (ESPN, Also: 14, Becca Mann, United States, 1:58:51.9. ius Zubrus on unconditional waivers for the , Luxembourg, and Maria-Teresa purpose of terminating his contract. announced Wednesday. round, at Turnberry, Scotland, ESPN2 ESPN2 or ESPNU) Water Polo Torro-Flor (1), Spain, def. Gabriela Ce, Brazil, Nevada at Texas A&M, 11 a.m. (SEC Network) Women MOTORSPORTS The award honors high school and Andrea Gamiz, Venezuela, 6-2, 6-3. NASCAR — Suspended Premium Motorsports 8 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Paul Lawrie Auburn at LSU, 2:30 p.m. (WCBI) Preliminary Round Annika Beck and Laura Siegemund (4), and college athletes. A total of 752 Northwestern State at Mississippi State, 3 p.m. Group A Germany, def. Alize Lim, France, and crew chief Scott Eggleston and car chief Kevin Matchplay, round of 32, at Aberdeen, Eagle for this weekend’s Sprint Cup race at teams took home awards this season (SEC Network) Spain 23, New Zealand 2 Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, 6-4, 6-1. Scotland, TGC Austin Peay at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m. Canada 17, Kazakhstan 4 Pocono and placed both on probation through across Division I, II, III, NAIA, two-year (SEC Network) Group B Tuesday Dec. 31, because an unattached weight fell off colleges, NCCAA, collegiate men, high 11 a.m. — Champions Tour, 3M South Carolina at Georgia, 5 p.m. (ESPN) Netherlands 10, Greece 9 Singles the car driven by Timmy Hill during practice Texas Tech at Arkansas, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Australia 19, South Africa 1 First Round last weekend at Indianapolis. Fined Eggleston school girls, high school boys, and Championship, first round, at Blaine, Western Carolina at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Group C Veronica Cepede Royg, Paraguay, def. Paula $25,000 and docked team owner Mike Curb 15 college sand volleyball. Minnesota, TGC (ESPNU) Italy 10, United States 9 Cristina Goncalves, Brazil, 6-0, 6-3. championship car owner points for the incident. Florida at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network) Brazil 11, Japan 8 Laura Siegemund (7), Germany, def. Marina SOCCER To be honored, a team must 1:30 p.m. — PGA Tour, Quicken Loans Ole Miss at Alabama, 8:15 p.m. ESPN Group D Melnikova, Russia, 6-2, 6-1. North American Soccer League display excellence in the classroom by China 13, France 4 Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, def. Rebecca NEW YORK COSMOS— Signed D Hunter National, second round, at Gainesville, WEEK FOUR Russia 13, Hungary 11 Peterson, Sweden, 6-3, 7-5. Freeman to a contract extension. maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative Virginia, TGC Saturday, Sept. 26 Elitsa Kostova, Bulgaria, def. Anastasia COLLEGE team GPA. Alabama joins SEC rivals Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Pivovarova, Russia, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC 5:30 p.m. — Web.com Tour, Utah Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (Arlington) Tennis Gabriela Ce, Brazil, def. Cindy Burger, CONFERENCE — Accepted Mercy College as Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky, Missouri, Championship, second round, at Lehi, Mississippi State at Auburn ATP World Tour BB&T Netherlands, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2. an associate member of the ECAC Division II and South Carolina in winning the award Tennessee at Florida Annika Beck (3), Germany, def. Carolina Alves, Field Hockey League, beginning in the 2015-16 TGC Southern University at Georgia Brazil, 6-1, 6-2. academic year. this season. Alabama and Kentucky Missouri at Kentucky A U.S. Open Series event Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, def. Louisa CHATTANOOGA — Named Troy Van Zile were the only two to make the NCAA MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Vanderbilt at Ole Miss Wednesday Chirico (6), United States, 6-1, 6-4. assistant athletic director for development. 6 p.m. — Regional coverage, Washington Central Florida at South Carolina At Atlantic Station Tereza Martincova, Czech Republic, def. CLEMSON — Named Brian Yale volunteer tournament last season. LSU at Syracuse Atlanta , Netherlands, 7-5, 7-5. assistant volleyball coach and Alexa Rand Alabama was the only SEC team at N.Y. Mets or Kansas City at Toronto, Purse: $585,870 (WT250) Teliana Pereira (4), Brazil, def. Maria Irigoyen, volleyball graduate director of operations. WEEK FIVE Surface: Hard-Outdoor Argentina, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-5. FURMAN — Named Mike Buddie athletic to have any AVCA Academic All-Amer- MLB Saturday, Oct. 3 First Round Bethanie Mattek-Sands (5), United States, def. director. icans last year, as Sierra Wilson and San Jose State at Auburn Singles Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. GEORGE MASON — Named Emma Thomson 6 p.m. — Atlanta at Philadelphia, Fox Ole Miss at Florida Ricardas Berankis, Lithuania, def. Tim Ana Bogdan, Romania, def. , women’s assistant soccer coach. Krystal Rivers made Crimson Tide SportsSouth Alabama at Georgia Smyczek, United States, 6-4, 6-4. Brazil, 6-3, 6-2. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN — Announced the history as the first teammates to win Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky Radek Stepanek, Czech Republic, def. Risa Ozaki, Japan, def. Andrea Gamiz, school was approved for full NCAA Division II SPECIAL OLYMPICS Eastern Michigan at LSU Christopher Eubanks, United States, 6-2, 6-2. Venezuela, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-3. membership. Academic All-American honors in the South Carolina at Missouri Second Round Doubles RANDOLPH-MACON — Named Matt Tschet- same season. 6 p.m. — World Games, at Los Angeles, Arkansas at Tennessee Gilles Muller (7), Luxembourg, def. Jared First Round ter assistant football coach and Kendall Adkin ESPN Mississippi State at Texas A&M Donaldson, United States, 6-3, 6-2. Alize Lim, France, and Anastasija Sevastova, women