Fr e e Pr e ss Page 8 Colby Free Press Monday, March 30, 2009 SSpp o o r r t t ss Oakland defeats Colorado 7-6 PHOENIX (AP) — It was an- Brett Anderson, Trevor Cahill and year in the American League.” other rough day for an Oakland Josh Outman as the candidates for Morales pitched five strong in- Athletics starting . the final two spots in the rotation, nings in relief. He had not allowed Sean Gallagher gave up six runs with Anderson and Cahill almost a run until the ninth, when Kurt and nine hits in five innings Sun- certain to win the jobs. Suzuki led off with a single and day, and then was summoned into Dallas Braden, Denorfia yanked a game-winning a meeting with general manager and Gallagher are likely the top homer to left. Billy Beane. Gallagher emerged three. “Franklin threw the ball very a few minutes later and said that The Rockies, meanwhile saw well,” Hurdle said. “He really Beane had just wanted to “light a their rotation competition get a pitched today. He mixed speeds, little fire under my butt.” little clearer, with Franklin Mo- had good command of the fast- Oakland did get some good rales taking a big step ahead of ball.” news on the field as Chris Denor- Greg Smith. The Rockies have enough off fia hit a two-run homer in the ninth Smith started and made it days early in the season that could inning to give the A’s a 7-6 victory through only 1 2-3 innings, giving use four starters until April 21. over the , snap- up five runs and leaving the game Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe ping a 10-game losing streak. complaining of shoulder trouble. had two hits, including a double, Beane’s message to Gallagher Smith, acquired in the trade that in his first game since March 20. was perhaps a sign that the A’s sent to the A’s, had Hawpe had been out because of a are growing nervous that opening already missed some time this strained left hamstring. Before that day is drawing near and the team’s spring with the flu. he missed two weeks with a lacer- starters have been so shaky. “Greg has been fighting an up- ated pinkie finger. This was only Despite Gallagher’s struggles, hill battle all year,” Rockies man- Hawpe’s seventh exhibition game he remains likely to be in a rota- ager Clint Hurdle said. “I don’t with the Rockies this spring. tion that has been muddled all think we’ve been able to see the ANDY HEINTZ/Colby Free Press spring. After the game, the A’s re- guy that our scouts saw pitch last Senior Stephen Dinkel drove to the hoop during the Colby High Eagles’ game against Hesston in assigned Edgar Gonzalez to their the substate finals on March 7. Dinkel has been selected to play in the 16th annual All Star Na- minor-league camp. That leaves tional Classic. The women’s game will start at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Colby Community Building and the men’s game at 7 p.m. Meadow Lake Ballgames Golf Course & Lounge Colby High Eagles athletes rescheduled Coming Soon! Due to the weather, the Men’s Night • Ladies Night to participate in all-star game Colby Community College games originally Couples Night Two Colby High players are Kinderknecht, Hill City; Stepha- munity; Greg Farris, Goodland; scheduled for last Saturday Keep watching for more information! on the rosters for the 16th an- nie Plowman, Osborne; Lacey Tate Bruggeman, Golden Plains; and Sunday have moved to nual All-Star Basketball Classic, Wallingford, Norton; Shelby Kite, Dylan Frantz, Phillipsburg; Spen- today at 1 p.m. and Tuesday. 785-460-6443 sponsored by Colby Community Scott City; Sarah Smith, Wichita cer Hemmert, WaKeeney; Matt The Trojans will be in El Do- 1085 E Golf Club Rd College and featuring area senior County; Kelsey Hubin, Dighton; Weis, Hoxie; Chase Waldman, rado, to face Butler County Colby basketball players Sunday at the Haley Wolf and Whitney Tay- Wheatland; Taylor Kuhlman, and today. The Trojans are cur- Colby Community Building. lor, Ellis; Lindsay Dusin, Phil- Matt Teselle, Thunder Ridge; rently 19-10 overall and 7-5 The girls’ game is set to tip off lipsburg; Lauren Billinger, Trego Chip Schneider, Greeley County; in the conference. at 5 p.m., with the boys’ game County; and Lauren Elder, Sharon Tyler O’Connor, Sharon Springs; to follow at 7 p.m. Represent- Springs. TJ Preston, Brewster; and Jack ing Colby will be Eagles’ seniors The other coach for the girls’ Danner, Hays. Levi Schlick and Stephen Dinkel. game is Landon Steele of Sharon John Crist from Quinter and No Colby girls made the team, Springs. Greg Kuhlman from Thun- but Colby High Girls Basketball Boys — Drew­ Basgall and der Ridge will coach the men’s Advertising Coach Parker McKee is one of the Elijah Kastens, Rawlins County; teams. girls’ coaches. Reese Latoush, and Luke John- For information, call Athletic Players who are participating in son, Healy; Ed Machen, Quinter; Director Ryan Sturdy, at (785) the event: Lucas Juenemann, Decatur Com- 460-5548. Girls — Kendra Spresser, Executive Darra Stithem, Bailey Ochs, and Brittany Schamburger, Hoxie; Are you interested in a better job? Raney Okeson, Cassondra Welsh Wind Energy Seminar and Danica Cox, Weskan; Britt A professional position, dealing with Kammer, Brewster; Crystal Friday, April 3, 2009 the business community? 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Colby Free Press, an award-win- Cultural Arts Center ning daily newspaper, is looking for an Colby Cinema Practical information for local landowners advertising executive. This person will NOW SHOWING including lease arrangements, agricultural represent the newspaper and the Coun- March 27th -April 2nd implications and community wind. try Advocate with customers in the com- TAKEN munity as part of a three-person advertis- PG-13 1 Hour 35 Min. Featuring Peter Kennon, (Acciona Project Manager, discussing Friday & Saturday 7:00 & 9:00 wind farm near Mingo), Dan Hartman (Logan County Economic De- ing department. Sunday -Thursday 7:00 velopment Director), Don Teske (Kansas Farmers Union President), CORALINE Bob Crangle (NW Kansas Collaborative Attorney), Jennifer O’Hara PG 1 Hour 40 Minutes (Lincoln County Attorney), Mike Irvin (Farm Bureau Legal Founda- Call Steve Haynes, Publisher, Friday & Saturday 7:00 & 9:00 tion) and Dan Nagengast (Ks. Rural Center President). Sunday-Thursday 7:00 to set-up an interview. EOE To preregister, contact Kathy Cayton at (785) 460-5413. Colby Cinema Cost: $10 (Lunch will be provided). 1935 S. Range • 785-460-9600 www.colbycinema.com 155 W. 5th 1255 South Range • Colby, KS 67701 462-3963 www.colbycc.edu

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