FREE PRESS Page 6 Colby Free Press Tuesday, June 11, 2002 SSSPORTSPORTS Taking care of St. Francis Rod Smith back to work for Denver Broncos DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos shorts, Smith ran the sharp, precise teammates teased Rod Smith Monday pass patterns he has been known for in after his rehab for an injured ankle, but his seven NFL seasons. He showed no he shook off the heckling and ran some signs of the old injury on two abrupt of his trademark pass patterns on the stop-and-go moves. first day of mini camp. “Sure nice to get Rod back,” coach “The guys saw me with my helmet Mike Shanahan said. “Rod hasn’t run and cleats and started laughing at me any routes since end of the season, and — calling me an overpaid player- so it is good to get him back showing coach,” said Smith, who played in 15 the things he can do.” of 16 games last year despite a sprained Smith spent much of the offseason left ankle. limited to a stationary bike and tread- In a 90 minute workout in pads and mill. Training camp set for Eagles The Colby Eagle football camp will be from July 22-25 this year. 7th and 8th grade camp will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the high school squads will work out from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration deadline is June 30. For sign-up forms or more informa- tion, contact head coach Brad Wildeman at the high school weight room form 6 to 9 a.m. or 6-9 p.m. on COLBY Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or call him at 462-7815. JR. GOLF Football league SCHOLARSHIPS for 5th, 6th grade ARE AVAILABLE!! Any 5th or 6th graders interested in playing Federation football (similar to DARREL PATTILLO/Colby Free Press Pop Warner) this fall need to contact APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MONDAY, JUNE 17th. Deke Elliott of the Colby K-18 baseball team pitched to a St. Francis 8. The team is now 9-1 on the season, and plays in McCook Wednes- the following people: 5th grade-Chris batter during the first game of Monday night’s doubleheader. Colby day night, Oakley Thursday night, and travels to Hays this weekend Erickson at 462-3890 after 5 p.m.; 6th won the first game 13-1 in five innings, and took the second game 13- for the big Hays tourney. grade-Brian Wolf at 462-2407. Team Contact David Pool, size is limited to 22 players per team, so interested players are encouraged to Colby Country Club @ sign up as soon as possible. 462-6443. Lakers looking ahead to fourth straight title BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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