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Three Columbus men pleaded guilty Monday in Lown- des County Circuit Court in connection to robbing local piz- za delivery drivers at gunpoint in 2016. Jeremy Rashad Knight Knight, 18, received a 20-year sentence in the Mississippi De- partment of Correc- tions for his guilty Isabelle Altman/Dispatch Staff plea to armed rob- Kamryn Ross, 11, examines the inside of a fire engine with Columbus Fire and Rescue firefighter Harrison Branch bery, with 10 years at Fire Station 1 earlier this month. CFR firefighters won a Buffalo Wild Wings wing-eating competition against Co- to serve and 10 sus- lumbus Police Department officers to raise money for the Columbus branch of the Boys and Girls Club on April 18. pended, District At- Poe torney Scott Colom said. Knight also Friendly rivalry between Columbus police, will serve five years post-release supervi- sion. fire departments builds camaraderie Casimir Markario Poe, 17, will serve 20 By ISABELLE ALTMAN years for conspira- [email protected] cy to commit armed Hill robbery, while 19-year-old Tone olumbus Fire Lamar Hill was sentenced to 10 and Rescue’s years for being an accessory to Cbrand new tro- armed robbery after the fact, Co- phy stands proudly in lom said. A fourth suspect, a ju- Fire Station 1, where venile who was 12 at the time of it commemorates the the incidents, is being processed quick actions of three through Lowndes County Youth firefighters — and one child from the Colom Court. Boys and Girls Club All four suspects were arrested — who dispensed of in December 2016 after at least a plate of 50 chicken three altercations with pizza de- wings in less than six livery workers in successive days, minutes. starting with an attempted rob- The real excite- Isabelle Altman/Dispatch Staff bery of a Domino’s driver on East ment for the firefight- Members of the Columbus branch of the Boys and Girls Club and firefight- Manor Drive on Dec. 3. ers who received the ers from Columbus Fire and Rescue pose with CFR’s new Buffalo Wild The next day, the suspects trophy from Buffalo Shelton Wings wing-eating trophy outside Fire Station 1 earlier this month. From robbed a Papa John’s driver at gun- left, Brittany Turner, firefighter Harrison Branch, Jamarion Moody, 14, Wild Wings Co- point on 18th Avenue North, tak- firefighter Joe Besant, Buffalo Wild Wings manager Vincent Epps; from top lumbus location general manager ing a pizza, the driver’s cell phone left Peyton Sykes, 9, Kayla Spann, 12, Kamryn Ross, 11. Moody’s parents Vincent Epps was that the three and $38 cash. On Dec. 5, they held are Robena and Jonathan Moody. Sykes’ mother is Nicki Sykes. Spann’s police officers competing against up another Domino’s driver at gun- parents are Christina and Justin Spann. Ross’ mother is Tamika Ross. them only ate about 46 wings. point on Forrest Lane, taking a piz- “It was close, but it came out nation of the fire department that agreed. za and $25 cash. to the ones who really wanted it really put us ahead of the police The two teams were the main No one was injured in any of the more, and that was us,” Firefighter department.” attraction at Buffalo Wild Wings’ altercations. Harrison Branch said, speaking on “And our appetites,” fellow Fire- fundraiser for the Boys and Girls All suspects but Hill were under behalf of his fellow firefighters who fighter Joe Besant added. Club on April 18. Epps said each 18 at the time of their arrests. How- ate the wings. “It was the determi- “Yes, we were hungrier,” Branch ever, Mississippi law allows sus- See Rivalry, 6A pects 13 and older to be charged as adults for armed robbery.

Friends and family of the late Gabriel “Super Gabe” Check warns Oktibbeha County ‘not big Valentine stand around a new bench that was dedicat- ed in his honor at Sudduth enough’ for two ambulance services Elementary School. Attend- By Alex Holloway Starkville alder- ees sang and rang cowbells [email protected] men’s decision in memory of the Starkville to contract with third grader who lost his Oktibbeha County supervisors life to a battle with epider- Ruston, Louisi- molysis bullosa last June. are bracing for the impact of two ana-based Pafford From left are, A.J. Richey, ambulance services operating in EMS, a private com- 10, son of Katy and Mike the county following a grave warn- pany, for ambulance Richey; Stacy Weems; Tyreq ing Monday morning from Rural calls in the city lim- Check Hendrix, 10, son of Brittani Fire Services training officer Aus- its. The move would and Terrell Hendrix; Isabel Maclemore and Gabe’s older tin Check. relegate OCH Regional Medical sister, Alex Baldwin. Check, speaking at the super- Center’s ambulance service to re- Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff visors’ recess meeting, roasted See EMS Service, 6A

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1 What specific laundry challenge did meetings Today May 23: Wisk detergent begin tackling in the ■ Camp Rising Sun Celebrity Wait Night: 1970s? CMSD Board of Bulldog coaches Joe Moorhead and Vic Schae- 2 Real grenadine, the red syrup Trustees special fer are slated to join local “celebrity waiters” that gives a Shirley Temple its color, meeting, 8:30 to benefit Camp Rising Sun at Mugshots in comes from what fruit? a.m., Brandon 3 What island used to be called Columbus, 1737 Highway 45 North. All tips Central Services Formosa? and donations from 5:30-9 p.m. help fund Vinny Raona June 4: Lown- 4 What ‘90s sitcom starred John this annual camp for children who have been First grade, Caledonia Lithgow as an extraterrestrial high des County diagnosed with cancer. commander posing as a suburban Supervisors, 9 High Low dad? a.m., County 84 67 5 What pioneer televangelist and faith Partly sunny Saturday Courthouse healer passed away in 2009, at age ■ Special Needs-Special Spirit Run/Walk: June 5: City Full forecast on of 91? page 2A. Answers, 6B This run/walk at the Columbus Riverwalk Council, 5:30 provides family support, community education, p.m., Municipal activities, advocacy and referral services to Complex children and adults with developmental disabil- June 18: Inside ities and their families. Entry is $10, or $25 for Lowndes County Classifieds6B Dear Abby 5B a family or group. For more information, contact Supervisors, 9 Comics 5B Obituaries 5A Robin Tate, 662-436-4212; Rice Glover, 662- Bill Laws likes fishing for a.m., County 139th Year, No. 62 Crossword 4B Opinions 4A 549-7306; or Norma Jones, 662-352-3184. bass and playing tennis. Courthouse

DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 328-2424 | NEWSROOM 328-2471 2A Tuesday, May 22, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Did you hear? Say What? “It’s the best two out of three to go to the NBA Finals. Doesn’t get better than that.” AP: McDonald’s workers Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens after his team lost to file sex harassment claims Tuesday the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Story, 1B. Complaints: When the women reported the harassment, they were A Thousand Words ignored or mocked, and in some cases suffered retaliation By DAVID CRARY en’s Law Center to provide AP National Writer attorneys for women who cannot afford to bring cas- NEW YORK — En- es on their own. ergized by the #MeToo The complaints, filed movement, two national with the U.S. Equal Em- advocacy groups are team- ployment Opportunity ing up to lodge sexual Commission, are being an- harassment complaints nounced on Tuesday, two against McDonald’s on days ahead of the compa- behalf of 10 women who ny’s annual shareholder have worked at the fast meeting in Oak Brook, food restaurant in nine cit- Illinois. ies. Responding to the The workers — one of claims, McDonald’s them a 15-year-old from spokeswoman Terri Hick- St. Louis — alleged grop- ey said there is “no place ing, propositions for sex, for harassment and dis- indecent exposure and crimination of any kind” in lewd comments by su- the workplace. pervisors. According to “McDonald’s Corpora- their complaints, when tion takes allegations of the women reported the sexual harassment very harassment, they were ig- seriously and are con- nored or mocked, and in fident our independent some cases suffered retal- franchisees who own and iation. operate approximately The legal effort was or- 90 percent of our 14,000 ganized by Fight for $15, U.S. restaurants will do which campaigns to raise the same,” Hickey said by pay for low-wage workers. email. The legal costs are being Fight for $15 said the Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff covered by the TIMES restaurants named in the Elijah Sample, 6, jumps into the air after successfully completing a practice play with the rest of the Starkville Steelers football team at Mississippi State University’s practice field Monday. The team is practicing to get UP Legal Defense Fund, complaints are run by ready for its first game in August. Elijah is the son of Monique Shields and Red Belk of Starkville. which was launched in Jan- franchisees, not directly uary by the National Wom- by McDonald’s.

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Nonsubscribers can purchase online access for less than $9 per month. @ Go to www.cdispatch.com/subscribe Mississippi cuts math teacher Trump discusses test score, citing shortage immigration agenda Change is also retroactive, meaning 89 students leaders pushed for the change , but some now support the decrease. with GOP governors who would not have qualified for a license between University of Mississippi Educa- tion Dean David Rock, for exam- President says the nation’s 2013 and today will now be eligible ple, signed a letter supporting the increase then and signed another By JEFF AMY Service, the New Jersey-based en- letter in March supporting the de- immigration laws are the worst The Associated Press tity that administers the test, says crease. of anywhere in the world the national median score on the Cory Murphy, who oversees JACKSON — Mississippi is test is 158, meaning half the stu- teacher licensing for the state, told By JILL COLVIN lowering the standardized test dents score above that level and half board members that about 10 per- The Associated Press score that a student must achieve below. cent more students would likely to become a middle school or high Harrison County superintendent pass the test under the new stan- WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump school math teacher, citing a teach- Roy Gill, writing in support of the dard. Mississippi, though, licenses dined Monday evening with Republican gover- er shortage. plan, said a woman who has been few new secondary school math nors supportive of his immigration policies to The state Board of Education named the district’s middle school teachers each year. Federal data discuss plans for border security and deporting approved the change Thursday teacher of the year achieves great re- show only 88 students completed a people in the U.S. illegally. and it took effect immediately. The secondary math credential among Trump says the nation’s immigration laws are change is also retroactive, meaning sults teaching Algebra I, but scored only 153 on the test. Gill wrote that all the teacher preparation pro- the worst of anywhere in the world, particularly 89 students who would not have grams statewide in 2015-2016. the test covers a broad variety of so-called catch-and-release policies, under which qualified for a license between 2013 “Mathematics is one of our criti- higher math including calculus and federal immigration officers release those de- and today will now be eligible. cal shortage areas and by no means statistics when a teacher may only tained for being in the U.S. illegally pending legal Students have to pass the stan- will adjusting the score address proceedings. Trump says, “We have to end it.” dardized Praxis II test in math to be teaching algebra or geometry. that,” said Paula Vanderford, the Trump says progress on a border wall is being earn the license. Mississippi, like “Although two of my degrees are department’s chief accountability made but calls on Congress to provide more fund- 27 other states and the District of in mathematics and I have taught at officer. ing toward his signature campaign promise. Columbia, had required a score of the college level, I find the scope of The number of overall candi- Govs. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, Doug 160 on the test, which is scored on the test rigorous,” Harrison County dates enrolled or completing Mis- Doucey of Arizona, Phil Bryant of Mississippi, a 1-200 scale. Now, Mississippi will district math specialist Stephanie sissippi teacher preparation pro- Susana Martinez of New Mexico and Henry Mc- be one of seven states requiring Brewer wrote in arguing for the grams has been falling sharply Master of South Carolina joined the president for less than that level, along with Iowa change. since 2013. The state has already dinner. at 135, Alabama at 145, Nebraska at Before 2013, Mississippi had the taken other moves to aid teaching 146, South Carolina at 150, and Col- lowest score nationwide required candidates who can’t pass part of orado and Kansas at 152. on the math test, but voted to raise the Praxis, allowing people to teach Math teacher groups had lob- it as part of a general toughening for a year and enroll in an alternate bied for the change, saying 160 is of teacher preparation academic route certification program before too high. The Educational Testing standards. Educators and business passing the Praxis.

Jackson mayor: Manhole that sparked deadly wreck is city’s fault Crash killed a high school senior senior driving to gradua- believed the manhole was tion practice. in place. driving to graduation practice Eighteen-year-old Public Works Director Frances Fortner died Bob Miller says a paving The Associated Press Mayor Chokwe An- shortly after the con- company was completing tar Lumumba tells local vertible she was driving work, including raising JACKSON — The media Monday that calls flipped. manholes to match the mayor of Jackson says an were made to police and Lumumba says police height of the roadbed. unsecured manhole cov- public works about the officers responded earli- Miller says the city er that contributed to a problem on Thursday er after a woman hit the could reinstate a crew deadly crash is the city’s morning before a crash manhole and blew out two that places barriers fault. that killed a high school tires, and says an officer around traffic hazards.

Around the state Man charged with previously been convicted coast following Hurricane Stacey Pickering on for knowingly exposing Katrina. And it’s 9 percent Monday issued letters knowingly spreading HIV others to HIV twice. It’s higher than in April 2017. demanding repayment to GULFPORT — Police unclear if Ross has a law- The numbers put coast- current and former town say a Mississippi man has yer. al casinos up to $407 mil- officials in Pelahatchie, a been charged with know- lion for the year compared 1,300-person town east of ingly exposing others to Mississippi coast to $404 million during the Jackson. HI V. same period last year. But The Republican audi- News outlets report casinos break April the state’s river casinos tor says the money was 29-year-old Tyrone Ross, revenue record saw revenue decline in misspent on utilities, fire- of Gulfport, was arrest- BILOXI — Casinos on April by nearly 1 percent fighting, employee sala- ed Sunday as the result Mississippi’s Gulf Coast to about $75 million. ries and other expenses of a complaint received are setting revenue re- The numbers were re- in 2015, 2016 and 2017. He against him at a hospital. cords before tourists ar- leased by the Mississippi says that under state law, Gulfport police Sgt. rive for the summer. Department of Revenue. forfeited assets can only Clayton Fulks says Ross The Sun Herald of Bi- be spent on police. met a man while they loxi reports that gross Including interest and were in jail and was in- casino revenue at the 12 Auditor says town investigative costs, Pick- timate with him behind Gulf Coast gambling cen- misspent seized drug ering demands $502,000. bars. Fulks says they con- ters hit an all-time high of money Current and former of- tinued their relationship $108.6 million in April. JACKSON — Missis- ficials and the bonding after they were released. That’s $1.4 million sippi’s state auditor says company that insures Police say the relationship more than the previous a town improperly spent them have 30 days to pay. lasted between October high set in April 2007 nearly $500,000 in seized If not, Pickering says 2015 and May 2018. when volunteers and con- drug money on non-police he will sue them in civil Police say Ross had tractors were flooding the purposes. court. 4A Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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ZACK PLAIR, Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch MARY ANN HARDY Controller Mississippi voices Economy still voters’ major issue on election day OXFORD — On For the past that pushed the nominee out of the first time in decades. theme is “Mississippi values” the day Donald several months prime time. In Mississippi this year, a and, to date, has offered no Trump was elected, President Trump His “reward” came four long hot summer of campaign- ideas or proposals. He mostly a 20-gallon tank of and his minions years later when party leaders ing is under way. A large field begs for money to oust the gas cost a Mississip- have been buffeted reserved their best candidates of candidates will narrow into a scoundrels. pi driver $36. Today, by a Stormy Daniels for another day and tossed popularity contest for the U.S. Under special election law, The American Auto- storm. The more Clinton up against the first House District 3 seat being a candidate must obtain more mobile Associations breathless CNN President Bush, acclaimed vacated by Republican Gregg than half the votes cast. Polling says that same 20 anchors have been, as a shoo-in for a second Harper. The more interesting points to a Nov. 27 runoff gallons costs $52. the more indiffer- term. That’s when previously race will be the November spe- between Hyde-Smith and Espy, A 44 percent ent the president’s unknown Democratic opera- cial election to serve the two but polling also indicated Hil- increase. Does supporters have tive James Carville framed the years remaining on in the term lary Clinton would be president anybody care? Charlie Mitchell become. The econ- election entirely around the of former Republican U.S. Sen. of the United States. In the past, omy matters, not economy. He convinced voters Thad Cochran. Serious candidates in all voters have cared — a lot. Most Trump’s morality. that a president has direct con- Cindy Hyde-Smith, appoint- of the races would be well-ad- elections indicate they still do. That’s why gas prices merit trol and responsibility for their ed to serve until the election, vised to watch other numbers What voters — Democrats watching. The increases are wallets and that Clinton would is the odds-on favorite. In her — specifically rising gas prices and Republicans — don’t care coming from a combination of protect them better than Bush. early campaign ads, she takes and employment rates. about is a president’s personal summer, when more people And, as it happened, the credit for Mississippi’s low Whether there’s any direct flaws. As long as the economy drive, and nervousness about economy did improve during unemployment rate although correlation or not, a reality is decent it doesn’t matter Trump kicking Iran, a major oil the eight years of the Clinton it’s not at all clear what policies today is that people hold public whether our leaders are. producer, in the teeth. Predic- presidency, which, by the way, the former state commission- officials accountable for the Stock markets were trend- tions are prices will continue coincided almost exactly with er of agriculture initiated to private economy. ing up and the job picture was to rise. That will rankle every the eight years of conservative create jobs. Perhaps details are Anyone wanting to serve good when President Clinton voter at every fill-up, and Republican leadership by Gov. to come. in an elective position must was on TV every day denying increasingly they will want to Kirk Fordice in Mississippi. Former U.S. Rep. Mike constantly be aware of James an intimate relationship with a take it out on somebody. Those were interesting Espy is the leading Democrat Carville’s brilliant strategy: White House intern. When it Back to Clinton. In 1988, days. A conservative in Mis- in the race. His sparse state- Convince the people you was proved that he was a liar the Arkansas governor had sissippi was laying claim to ments about why he is seeking hold the key to their financial and a predator, Republicans embarrassed himself and his double-digit annual increases the office do not mention the well-being, and they will re- impeached him. But America party at the Democratic Na- in state revenue (which is tied economy. He’s running as a ward you with their votes. wasn’t interested. Still isn’t. Bill tional Convention. He turned to a robust economy) and his post-partisan bridge-builder. Charlie Mitchell is an asso- Clinton is hailed as a national what was to be a few minutes ideological opposite in the The noisiest candidate is ciate dean of journalism at the hero by tens of millions. His for a rising star into what could White House was claiming that state Sen. Chris McDaniel, University of Mississippi. Email personal life, we’ve concluded, have been a career-ending due to his wisdom a balanced a Republican who is running reaches him at cmitchell43@ is irrelevant. long, laborious, boring speech federal budget was in sight for against, well, everybody. His yahoo.com.

Readers comment Voice of the people New Hope athletes deserve roses Obviously The Dispatch ran out of roses Sunday since the New Hope baseball team and New Hope golfer Jake Crosson didn’t receive one despite the baseball team playing for a state championship and Jake winning back-to-back state titles. Our baseball team was North State Champions, finished their season 29-7, scored 327 runs and hit 27 home runs with 7 grand slams; and Jake was medalist in 8 of 12 events. These kids and their coaches worked their tails off to represent their school, their community and their teams with pride! Shame on The Dispatch for slighting their hard work and accomplishments. Give yourself a thorn. Donna West New Hope Peter Imes replies: Thank you for bringing this oversight to our attention. Congratulations to the New Hope baseball team and golfer Jake Crosson for their accomplishments. Crosson, one of the best golfers in the state, has signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Commu- nity College. New Hope’s baseball team was formidable again this year. As senior center fielder Xavier Harrison said in a previous Dispatch story, “Being a part of the tradition at New Hope is special to me and to the other seniors. We played for one of the best programs in the The Nation state.” From our website Does more debt lead to fewer babies? Romper, a website their late 20s. tion. The following is an edited selection of reader com- for young mothers, Are the leaders in Student loan collection com- ments posted at the end of online stories and on Face- asks a good question. Washington doing any- panies, meanwhile, have been book. More can be found at www.cdispatch.com. Is crushing student thing about the crisis? overcharging borrowers through CLW eyes rate, customer surcharge hikes for debt a big factor in Yes, they’re making it processing delays and “billing er- electric millennials’ not having worse. rors.” Several states are trying to frank: It is too bad they can’t introduce a little com- children? Its answer Regulators had be- curb these outrages. The Trump petition like allowing CLW to buy power from other is yes. gun to curb the worst administration is trying to stop sources. Alabama Power is reducing rates to consum- Members of the abuses and excesses them, warning states that they are ers this year so while TVA and Mississippi customers class of 2016 left of the student loan stepping on federal authority. watch their rates go up their neighbors will see theirs school owing an industry. Then the Elsewhere, Education Sec- decline. TVA has done some great things over the average of $37,173 in Trump administration retary Betsy DeVos is killing decades in the rural south but it may be time to reex- student loans. And Froma Harrop happened. investigations into possible fraud amine the dictatorial power they have over the local that “doesn’t calculate Memo from Mick by several large for-profit col- co-ops and municipal power companies. the average amount Mulvaney, temporary leges. One of them, then known as of interest and dollars that will director and avowed destroyer of DeVry Education Group, agreed in Irvingtonguy: We are told to cut usage, buy more be added on over time,” the site the Consumer Financial Protec- 2016 to pay $100 million to settle a energy efficient appliances, conserve, conserve, con- notes. tion Bureau: federal suit alleging it had duped serve. So when people do and their bill falls now they The U.S. birthrate fell to “The office of ‘Students & potential students about their are being penalized for not using enough electricity another record low last year, the Young Consumers’ will be folded job and salary prospects upon and base rates go up. Ridiculous. National Center for Health Statis- into the office of ‘Financial Educa- graduation. tics reports. Most startling, the tion.’” DeVos last summer chose the matt2021: I’m curious why they need a new Tahoe actual number of births was down Translation: The bureau will former dean at DeVry to supervise for someone that works there to drive around in. I’m by 500,000 from 2007 — even stop focusing on cruel student the “investigation” team. Guess sure there is some waste that could be cut out. though there were 7 percent more lending practices and instead pro- what. The probe into DeVry women in the child-bearing ages vide more consumer information. stopped. of 20 to 39. This is good news for Navi- The borrowers are not entire- Pummeled by the Great Reces- ent, the nation’s biggest student ly blameless. They often fail to sion, today’s 18-35-year-olds face loan company. Navient had been assess how much debt they are THE DAILY LEEK persistent economic insecurity. in trouble for allegedly tricking taking on and for what. But even Wages have only inched higher. young people into taking unneces- the sophisticated can get trapped Local police officer signs $23m dollar endorse- The federal guarantee for health sarily high-cost loans. by slippery sales talk and ugliness ment deal with Krispy Kreme coverage may soon collapse. Pile You see, Navient had promised in the fine print. It’s in the national “I downloaded the Krispy Kreme rewards app in on the burden of student loans and on its website to help students find interest to rein in the worst kinds 2011,” he said. “I’ve had a platinum membership for one can understand the reluc- the best loan deals. In practice, it of consumer deceit. almost three years all while still fighting crime full tance to take on parenthood. herded low-income students into Young Americans striving to time.” The $1.5 trillion mountain of the more expensive options. better themselves are the very The officer stated he had been waiting for a call student debt now threatens the Here was Navient’s remarkable people we should want to raise a from the company’s front office for a few months now. broader economy. Nearly 5 million excuse for its false promises to next generation. How sad that so Once the call was received financial negotiations federal student loans are now help consumers: many, carrying the elephant of began. “We finally came to an agreement on the in default. Their credit ratings “These are general marketing student debt on their backs, are numbers,” he said regarding the decision. “It just felt pounded, many of the debtors statements,” a Navient lawyer told opting out. Does the future matter right, like that lovely glaze on a warm Krispy Kreme can’t borrow for a house or a car. a Pennsylvania judge. “It’s friendly in Washington? doughnut.” A Federal Reserve Bank of New talk. It’s puffery. But it is not the Froma Harrop, a syndicated The Daily Leek is pure satirical fiction written by York report blames student debt stuff of a legal obligation to now columnist, writes for the Providence local funny man Josiah Andrews. You can reach him at for up to 35 percent of the drop in become your financial counselor.” (Rhode Island) Journal. Her e-mail [email protected] homeownership among people in So much for financial educa- address is [email protected]. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Tuesday, May 22, 2018 5A Area obituaries COMMERCIAL DISPATCH In addition to his par- fett Funeral Home is ents, he was preceded and 11 great-grandchil- made to the American OBITUARY POLICY ents, he was preceded in charge of arrange- in death by his broth- dren. Heart Associating, Obituaries with basic informa- in death by his daugh- ments. er, Buddy Williams; Pallbearers will be 10 Glenlake Parkway tion including visitation and service times, are provided ter, Virginia White. Mr. Williams was and sisters, Christine Chad Franks, Kenny Northeast, South Tow- free of charge. Extended obit- He is survived by born May 13, 1940, in Holcomb, Catherine Adams, Clark North- er, Suite 400, Atlanta, uaries with a photograph, de- his sons, Kenny Wiegel the Quincy Communi- Adams, Doris Williams ington, Laron Griffin, GA 30328 or to the tailed biographical information and Billy Wiegel, both ty, to the late Andrew and Frances Murrah. Stacy Worrell and American Liver Associ- and other details families may of Millport; six sisters; Jackson and Robbie He is survived by Bobby Otts. ation at www.liverfoun- wish to include, are available four brothers; and five M. Hathaway Wil- his wife, Wilma G. Memorials may be dation.org. for a fee. Obituaries must be grandchildren. liams. He was a 1958 Williams of Amory; two submitted through funeral graduate of Vernon sons, Richard Williams homes unless the deceased’s Somewhere down the road you’re going body has been donated to William Johnson High School and a U.S. of Fulton and Phillip Army veteran. He was Williams of Amory; one to have to think about it. science. If the deceased’s DEKALB — William We all face it, but most of us avoid thinking about it: body was donated to science, formerly employed as daughter, Carol Franks Earl Johnson, 75, died final preparations. the family must provide official May 19, 2018, at John a machinist and an elec- of Hatley; three sisters, proof of death. Please submit C. Stennis Medical tronic specialist for ITT Janie Hodges of Ver- When Caring Counts... all obituaries on the form Engineered Valves and non, Alabama, Peggy provided by The Commercial Center. Dispatch. Free notices must Arrangements are a member of the East Gault and Chestine be submitted to the newspa- incomplete and will be Amory Baptist Church. Hankins, both of Ham- FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY per no later than 3 p.m. the announced by New Ha- In addition to his par- ilton; 11 grandchildren; 1131 N. Lehmberg Rd. day prior for publication Tues- ven Memorial Funeral Columbus, MS 39702 day through Friday; no later Home. (662) 328-1808 than 4 p.m. Saturday for the Sunday edition; and no later Major Tommy Erby than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday Kaylin Carter Tommy Lee Erby was born edition. Incomplete notices DEKALB — Kaylin on January 17, 1943, to the late must be received no later than Carter, 3, died May 18, 7:30 a.m. for the Monday Joseph C. Sr. and Tinnie Erby. Lee Ann Bosman 2018, at the Universi- He was the youngest of his through Friday editions. Paid ty Medical Center in Lee Ann Bosman, age 47, of Columbus, MS notices must be finalized by 3 siblings, Joseph “Sonny” Erby Jackson. passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Baptist p.m. for inclusion the next day and Linda Baxter. Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Columbus, Monday through Thursday; and Arrangements are Major Tom Erby spent over incomplete and will be MS. on Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday 20 years in the United States A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 22, and Monday publication. For announced by New Ha- Army, flying UH-1 helicopters, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral more information, call 662- ven Memorial Funeral and became the 1st AA Armored Home, Columbus, MS. A memorial service will 328-2471. Home. Officer at Fort Knox, KY. After be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 10:00 retiring from the military, Major Erby spent over AM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Patrick Wiegel Raymond Williams two decades teaching and learning in the Jackson Dr. Bill Hurt officiating and Bro. David Honey- MILLPORT, Ala. — AMORY — Raymond Public and Hinds County school districts. He cutt assisting. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Patrick Francis Wiegel, Edward Williams, 78, was the Senior Army Instructor for several JPS Cemetery, Columbus, MS with Lowndes Funeral 84, died May 2, 2018, at died May 20, 2018, at middle and high schools. Under his leadership, Home directing. Fayette Medical Center his residence. numerous students were influenced by his high Mrs. Bosman was born on December 12, 1970, in Fayette, Alabama. Services will be expectations and belief that one can still make in Columbus, MS to Jimmy and Cynthia Ponds Memorial services at 2 p.m. Wednesday great accomplishments in spite of adversity. Wilkinson. She was a Valedictorian graduate in will be at 5 p.m. June at Cleveland-Moffett At his passing on May 13, 2018, Major Erby 1988 from New Hope High School and attend- 2, 2018 at Steens Civic Funeral Home in Amo- leaves to cherish his memory and carry on his ed MUW. Mrs. Bosman loved flowers and roses Center. ry with Lloyd Sweatt legacy: his loving wife of 26 years, Manola; four especially. She enjoyed gardening and growing Mr. Wiegel was born officiating. Burial with daughters, Gwendolyn, Genea’, Genette, and peppers. Mrs. Bosman worked at Columbus Or- Aug. 4, 1933, in Fayette, military honors will be Lauren; one goddaughter, Brianna Gardner; two thopedic Clinic as an admissions clerk for many Wisconsin, to the late in Hatley Cemetery. godsons, Douglas Smith and Kenneth Verdell; years. She was preceded in death by her grandfa- Frank W. and Mary Visitation will be from one sister, Linda Baxter; one sister-in-law, Mary ther- Kirby Ponds, and her grandparents- James Lucille Quinn Wiegel. 6-8 today at the funeral Erby; one brother-in-law, Henry Coleman, Jr.; and Eulene Wilkinson. He was a farmer. home. Cleveland-Mof- twelve grandchildren; one great granddaughter; Mrs. Bosman is survived by her husband- Del- a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family, ane Bosman of Columbus, MS; parents- Jimmy coworkers, students and friends. and Cynthia Ponds Wilkinson of Columbus, MS; Funeral Service for Major Erby is scheduled brothers- Neal (Shan) Wilkinson of Ooletewah, for 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Anderson TN, and John Wilkinson of Hattiesburg, MS; United Methodist Church, 6205 Hanging Moss Niece Maggie Wilkinson and nephew- Cason Palestinians ask ICC Rd., Jackson, MS 39206. Visitation is 1 – 7 p.m. Wilkinson of Ooletewah, TN; grandmother- Ruth for ‘immediate’ probe against Israel Thursday, May 24, 2017, (family present 5 – 7 Ponds of Columbus, MS; and aunt- Lisa Ponds p.m.) at Lakeover Funeral Home, 1525 Beasley (Jay) Hodson of Columbus, MS. The Associated Press Gaza Strip since the state Rd., Jackson, MS 39206. Pallbearers will be Delane Bosman, Neal of Palestine accepted the Wilkinson, John Wilkinson, Cason Wilkinson, THE HAGUE, Nether- ICC’s jurisdiction in 2014, Paid Obituary - Lakeover Funeral Home and Jimmy Wilkinson. Honorary pallbearers will lands — The Palestinian he said. be Frances Rickman, Dr. Matthew Wade, Baptist foreign minister asked Memorial Hospital- 5th Floor Staff, Glenn Corne- the International Crimi- lius, Bud Bell, Shelley Woods, Richard Carpentar nal Court on Tuesday to open an “immediate in- and Trey Warrington. vestigation” into alleged Memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Israeli “crimes” commit- Hospital, 501. St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN ted against the Palestin- 38105. ian people. The step was sure to Compliments of worsen the already trou- Lowndes Funeral Home bled relations between www.lowndesfuneralhome.net the internationally backed Palestinian Authority and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Peace talks Joseph Anderson have been frozen for over Mr. Joseph Tyson “Joe” Anderson, 69, passed four years, and contacts away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at North Mississippi between the two sides are Medical Center in West Point. minimal. Joe was born on August 13, 1948, in Prattville, Speaking to reporters AL, the son of the late James Lafayette and Louise at the ICC in The Hague, Wilkins Anderson. Joe received a Bachelor’s Netherlands, Foreign and Master’s Degree from Mississippi State Minister Riad Malki said University. Joe worked as a classroom teacher he submitted the “refer- and as a counselor for 40 years in both public ral” to the court during and private schools. His pass times included the a meeting with the ICC’s study of the Civil War and genealogy. Joe enjoyed chief prosecutor, Fatou flower gardening especially roses. Joe was a man Bensouda. who cared deeply for his students and his family. The referral sought Joe was a member of First Baptist Church in West an investigation into Is- Point. raeli policies in the West In addition to his parents, he was preceded in Bank, east Jerusalem and death by a brother: James L. Anderson, Jr. and a nephew: John Tyree Anderson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dale Funderburg officiating. Graveside Services will follow at 1:00 P.M. from Shuqualak Cemetery in Shuqualak. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a very special friend: Elaine Tiffin of West Point; His sister, Louise A. Fisher of Madison; two nieces: Lynne F. Vaught (Chris) of Ridgeland and Lydia F. Specht (David) of Portland, OR; two nephews: James L. Anderson, III of Madison, AL and Lee Fisher (Linda) of Madison, MS: a great-niece, Julie A. Robinson (Isaac) of Denver, CO, two great-nephews: Jacob Anderson of Decatur, AL and Andrew Fisher of Madison, MS; a sister-in-law: Kathye B. Anderson of Madison, AL and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Pallbearers will be Dr. Barry Bounds, Dr. Andy Bounds, Jacob L. Anderson, James L. Anderson, III, Lee Fisher, Andrew Fisher, Lydia Specht, Chris Vaught, and Julie A, Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Cohea and all of his former students. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, Inc., 800 Avery Blvd, Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome. com. cdispatch.com Paid Obituary - Calvert Funeral Home 6A Tuesday, May 22, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com US, China putting trade war Trump wades deeper on hold after progress in talks into abortion politics Last year, the U.S. had a record $376 billion people and the need for high-quali- as midterms loom ty economic development.” Last year, the U.S. had a record By JILL COLVIN deficit with China in the trade of goods The Associated Press $376 billion deficit with China in The Associated Press posed tariffs on up to $150 billion the trade of goods; that was the WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump in Chinese products. China had largest by far with any nation. has long been an unlikely sweetheart for conser- WASHINGTON — The United promised to retaliate in a move that Trade analysts were not sur- vative and evangelical voters. Now, in the lead- States and China are pulling back threatened a tit for tat trade war. prised that China refused to agree up to the midterm elections, the thrice-married from the brink of a trade war after He said they expect to see a to a numerical target for cutting former Democrat who used to describe himself the world’s two biggest economies big increase — 35 percent to 45 the trade gap, but they said the as “very pro-choice” is offering catnip to conser- reported progress in talks aimed at percent this year alone — in U.S. talks probably were more success- vative voters with a new administration push to bringing down America’s massive farm sales to China. Mnuchin also ful in easing trade tensions. strip funding from Planned Parenthood and other trade deficit with Beijing. forecast a doubling in sales of U.S. “The Trump administration family planning clinics. “We are putting the trade war energy products to the Chinese seems eager to engineer at mini- The initiative, announced last week, has ar- on hold,” Treasury Secretary Ste- market, increasing energy exports mum a temporary peace with Chi- rived just in time for Trump to highlight it Tues- ven Mnuchin said Sunday. by $50 billion to $60 billion in the day night when he speaks at the Susan B. Anthony After high-level talks Thursday na to ensure a smooth run-up to List’s annual “Campaign for Life Gala.” It is aimed and Friday in Washington, Beijing next three years to five years. the Kim-Trump summit in June,” at resurrecting parts of a Reagan-era mandate agreed in a joint statement with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Cornell University economist Es- banning federally funded family planning clinics the U.S. to “substantially reduce” Ross, who has been part of the U.S. war Prasad said, referring to the from referring women for abortions, or sharing America’s trade deficit with Chi- negotiating team, will go to China June 12 meeting scheduled be- space with abortion providers. na, but did not commit to cut the soon to follow up on last week’s dis- tween President Donald Trump Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the an- gap by any specific amount. The cussions, Mnuchin said. and North Korean leader Kim Jong ti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List, says the move Trump administration had sought In Saturday’s statement, Bei- Un. “will help tremendously” in the midterm elec- to slash the deficit by $200 billion. jing committed to “significantly If there is success in the tions. Still, Mnuchin said the two increase” its purchases of Ameri- U.S.-China discussions, analysts countries had made “meaningful can goods and services, saying the suggest it likely would involve the progress” and that the administra- increase would “meet the growing countries’ presidents this fall be- tion has agreed to put on hold pro- consumption needs of the Chinese fore the November elections.

EMS service Continued from Page 1A spond only to calls in ru- the municipal boundar- near Sturgis on Wednes- ral Oktibbeha County. ies, that will allow ambu- day. Not only did Check lances to dispatch from The exercise, which is offer skepticism of Paf- Starkville Fire Depart- conducted for the purpos- ford, he told supervisors ment fire stations. The es of grading the Oktibbe- he fears it’s not feasible city hopes to have the new ha County District Four for both services to sur- district operational by Fire Protection Grading vive in Oktibbeha County Aug. 1. District, is expected to Howard Montgomery long-term. Pafford would respond begin around 9:30 a.m. “I’ll be completely hon- to medical calls in the city what’s been written in Because of the test, est, I’ve never been a big limits, while OCH would the papers and stuff like the intersection of Pleas- fan of private ambulance still handle calls at Mis- that,” Howard said. “Ac- ant Ridge Road and Stur- service,” Check said. “I’ve sissippi State University, tually, I’ve been a little gis-West Point Road will had nothing but bad expe- in the county outside of concerned about why we be closed, along with all riences. Starkville and transfers haven’t been involved in public roadways within “At the end of the day from OCH to other facili- this conversation going 500 feet of the site. The this county, I’m telling ties. forward. I just think, if for test is expected to con- y’all, is not big enough to It’s not yet fully clear nothing else but to know clude by 11:30 a.m. support two ambulance what impact the decision what impact it’s going to In other business, su- services,” he later added. will have on OCH, and have, we need to do some pervisors took under ad- “It might go on for a while, the hospital’s board of sort of due diligence.” visement a counter-offer but eventually one of them trustees is expected to District 1 Supervisor from the owner of the for- is going to get out of the discuss the issue further John Montgomery said mer Mississippi Depart- game. I don’t see how, fi- at a meeting Tuesday af- the county will reach out ment of Health Region IV nancially, this county can ternoon. to hospital leaders to try office on Lynn Lane. The support two ambulance Check said county to get a better feel on the services. The revenue volunteer firefighters re- board approved a $1.5 mil- expected impact. stream is not there.” spond to medical calls, as lion offer for the building, “That’s exactly what He further warned it’s do firefighters in the city. which the Starkville-Ok- we’ll do — get up with the “very difficult” to recre- Oktibbeha County tibbeha Consolidated parties that be — get with ate a public service once it pays $200,000 per year, in School District is eyeing OCH’s ambulance service goes away. money obtained through as a potential administra- and see how this changes, Starkville aldermen state grants, to help sup- tive office location, at the effects, helps, hurts,” he approved a contract with port OCH’s ambulance May 7 meeting. said. “See what it does to Pafford last week at their service. On Monday, attorney board meeting. The con- District 3 Supervisor the business model and Johnny Moore, who rep- tract is contingent on Paf- Marvell Howard said he just the response in gen- resents the building’s ford accepting terms the does believe the county eral and the area in gener- owner, said his client was city wishes to include to needs to be more active in al. Just see how it impacts making a final offer of add certain liability pro- trying to discern how Paf- them overall.” $1.9 million. The build- tections. ford coming to Starkville ing has previously been Should the contract will impact OCH. Water shuttle exercise appraised for more than be approved, the city is “I think everybody’s Check also said the $2.2 million. aiming to create an emer- just kind of been like county volunteer fire de- Supervisors will make gency medical service I am — just watching partments will conduct a final decision on the of- district, contiguous with what’s going on, reading a water shuttle exercise fer at a later date. Rivalry Continued from Page 1A year Buffalo Wild Wing here 23 years and we’ve that.’ It builds that cama- been supportive of the restaurants around the been doing it since I’ve raderie because we’re our club. country hold fundraisers been here — football, flag family. “The fire department for local Boys and Girls football, basketball. “We all work for the does a fire academy every Clubs, with 10 percent of “We beat them in same city, we all work summer with our kids,” the day’s proceeds going everything,” he added. for the same people Turner said. “Our kids to the nonprofits. This Shelton’s not so sure and we’re all concerned love it. They get a T-shirt year, Epps and the other about Colom’s claim. Af- about the same thing,” he and they get an award at managers came up with ter all, he said, there have added. the end. ... The police de- a wing-eating contest been multiple basketball Like the wing-eating partment comes as well between CFR and Colum- tournaments and flag contest, many of the and they speak to them, bus Police Department in football games over the competitions also serve tell them the importance the hopes of generating years. as fundraisers. Shelton of safety and just being interest and encouraging “It’ll depend on who said the two departments safe during the summer. more people to eat that you ask,” Shelton said. have held basketball So whenever I pick up the day. “Of course, the police tournaments to help phone and call them, it’s “It was a really fun department will say, ‘We raise money for sick and never a no. It’s always a day,” Epps said. won’ and the fire depart- injured members of each yes. ... It’s great to have ment will say, ‘We won, department. Something that support locally.” and we won big.’” like the wing-eating Epps said he hopes to Building relationships But the competition is contest to raise money for hold the wing-eating con- It was not the first about more than a friend- the Boys and Girls Club test every year, with each time Columbus police ly rivalry, Shelton said. also encourages interac- department returning to officers and firefighters It helps the two depart- tion with the community, either defend their title or had met in the spirit of ments bond so that when something CPD in par- take their rivals’ trophy. competition. The two they respond to a call ticular has been pushing In the meantime, CPD departments have had together, they already over the last two years. and CFR are planning a friendly rivalry going know and trust the peo- “It’s all friendly com- a softball game for July. as long as many of their ple they’re working with. petition for a good cause,” Money from that game officers can remember. They know each other’s Colom said. and the T-shirt fundrais- “Departments have voices when they talk on Brittany Turner, who ers beforehand will go to always (done) this,” CPD the radio because they’ve runs the Columbus CPD’s Police Explorer’s Chief Fred Shelton said. heard them at sports branch of the Boys and Program, a program “I remember when I was events and wing-eating Girls Club, said the fund- which allows kids to work a young officer, we used contests. raiser has been great for with officers and gain to play the fire depart- “We have some con- the organization and the insight into the workings ment in basketball.” tact other than work,” kids — not only because of a police department. CFR’s Public Infor- Shelton said. “Because it helped raise money, but “Of course, if we win, mation Officer Anthony we played together. We because it helps the chil- they’ll be sour,” Shelton Colom agreed. kind of teased each other. dren form relationships said. “If we lose, we’ll be “(The competition’s) You know, ‘Man, you and learn more about the sour, but it’ll be all a good been going on for a were really slow’ or ‘Man, two departments, which time. Then we’ll say, ‘I’ll while,” he said. “I’ve been you were really good at she said have always see you next time.’” Buckle up ... and your child, too SPORTS EDITOR SECTION Adam Minichino SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 COLLEGE BASEBALL So. Miss Self has junior P added to Sandlin arsenal receives after time top honor off field From Special Reports By Brett Hudson JACKSON — Southern [email protected] Mississippi junior right- hander Nick Sandlin re- STARKVILLE — April ceived the C Spire Ferriss was Riley Self’s breakout Trophy on Monday after- month as a freshman. noon at a luncheon at the With all but one of his Mississippi Sports Hall of 12 appearances coming Fame. a g a i n s t Sandlin, who made the conference transition competi- from clos- tion, Self er to the Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch logged 12 team’s ace Junior outfielder Jake Mangum celebrates after scoring a run in an eight-run third inning in the Mississippi 1/3 innings s t a r t i n g State baseball team’s 13-3 victory against Ole Miss on Saturday, April 7, at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. and allowed pitcher this four earned season, is runs, struck Self 8-0 in 13 out 18, and Sandlin starts. He MANGUM, FIVE FROM OLE MISS pickED recorded the first three has struck saves of his Mississippi out 122 and walked 14 in Florida sweeps top three conference awards as league tournament kicks off in Hoover State baseball career. 86 1/3 innings. This April was a lost From Special Reports The other four final- By DAVID BRANDT SEC TOURNAMENT The Associated Press month. ists for the award were BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After AT HOOVER, ALABAMA After making only two Ole Miss outfielder Ryan winning the Southeastern Confer- Today’s GAMES LSU baseball coach Paul Main- appearances last month, Olenek, Mississippi State (All on SEC Network) ence regular-season title, six Flor- ieri is a big fan of the drama that Self is pitching like a man outfielder Jake Mangum, n Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt, 9:30 a.m. ida baseball players and coach surrounds the opening day knock- making up for lost time. Southern Miss third base- n Kentucky vs. Auburn, 1 p.m. Kevin O’Sullivan earned recogni- out round of the Southeastern The sophomore from man Luke Reynolds, and n Mississippi State vs. LSU, 4:30 p.m. Coldwater has appeared tion from the conference for their Conference baseball tournament. Delta State first baseman n Missouri vs. South Carolina, 8 p.m. three times since his lay- performances. In a rare change, the Tigers Zack Shannon. Wednesday’s GAMES off and hasn’t allowed a Junior third baseman Jonathan will be part of it this year. Sandlin is ranked first in (All on SEC Network) run in seven innings. His India was named the SEC Player The storied LSU program has the nation in WHIP (0.71), n Georgia vs. Texas A&M-Vanderbilt most recent work, 2 2/3 of the Year and classmate Brady struggled this season — especial- second in earned run av- winner, 9:30 a.m. innings of perfect relief Singer was named the Pitcher of ly by its lofty standards — and is erage (1.25), fourth in hits n Ole Miss vs. Kentucky-Auburn against No. 1 Florida was the No. 8 seed at this week’s SEC allowed by nine innings the Year. O’Sullivan was named winner, 1 p.m. part of MSU’s three-game tournament in Hoover, Alabama. (4.90), eighth in strikeouts, the SEC Coach of the Year. It is n Florida vs. Mississippi State-LSU sweep of the regular-sea- LSU will face No. 9 Mississippi and eighth in strikeouts-to- the third time he has earned the winner, 4:30 p.m. son finale. State on Tuesday in what might be walk ratio (8.71). award (2010, 2014). n Arkansas vs. Missouri- Self’s return gives MSU The preseason Con- In All-SEC awards, Mississippi South Carolina winner, 8 p.m. a must-win game for their NCAA (31-25, 15-15 Southeast- ference USA Pitcher of State junior outfielder Jake Mang- tournament chances. ern Conference) another the Year earned National um received first-team honors and Inside Mainieri said his team must weapon at 4:30 p.m. Tues- Pitcher of the Week hon- was named to the SEC All-Defen- embrace the high stakes of Tues- day when it takes on No. 8 n MORE COLLEGE BASEBALL: Texas’ ors five times and the Con- sive Team, while Tanner Allen was day’s game without feeling the seed LSU (33-23, 15-15) in named to the Freshman All-SEC Kody Clemens pleasantly surprised pressure. LSU was the national ference USA weekly honor by newfound power. Page 4B the opening round of the four times. He is also a Team at first base. runner-up last season and has Southeastern Conference semifinalist for the Dick Ole Miss placed five players on made the College World Series in tournament at Hoover Howser Trophy, given to the all-league team. Ryan Olenek In addition to India and Sing- three of the past five seasons. Metropolitan Stadium. the best player in college led the way with a first-team All- er, senior catcher JJ Schwarz and “It’ll be an exciting ballgame,” “Take a little time off baseball. SEC nod, followed by Nick Fortes junior closer Michael Byrne were Mainieri said. “And that’s all we’re and come back with three He is the third South- and Parker Caracci (second-team selected first-team All-SEC. India going to do — we’re going to play pitches,” Self said. ern Miss player to capture All-SEC), Anthony Servideo was also named to the SEC All-De- a baseball game. Nobody knows Last season, Self re- this award, as outfielder (Freshman All-SEC Team), and fensive Team. the postseason ramifications so corded eight saves and a Tyler Koelling won the Cole Zabowski (SEC All-Defen- Sophomore outfielder WilI’m not even going to try to spec- 3.42 earned run average honor in 2011 and pitcher sive Team). Dalton and junior right-hander ulate.” with one pitch: a cutter. James McMahon earned Florida is the second school in Jackson Kowar were named sec- The SEC has used the open- He mixed speeds with it the accolade in 2015. SEC history to have the Player of ond-team All-SEC. ing day knockout round format and disguised it in other In addition to wining the Year, Pitcher of the Year, and Singer is the third Florida play- since 2013 when the tournament ways to be effective in 48 the Ferriss Trophy as the Coach of the Year in the same er to be named SEC Pitcher of expanded to 12 teams. The No. 1/3 innings. best college baseball play- season. In 2008, Georgia’s Gor- the Year, joining Justin Hoyman 5 through No. 12 seeds play a Now Self has added a er in the state of Mississip- don Beckham (player), Joshua (2004) and Logan Shore (2016). single-elimination game Tues- slider and a changeup. pi, Sandlin was named one Fields (pitcher), and David Perno India is the third player to win day and the winners advance to a The slider was useful See Sandlin, 4B (coach) were honored. See AWARDS, 5B See SEC, 4B See SELF, 4B

BASKETBALL: NBA Playoffs auto racing: Indy 500 James, Cavaliers beat Chevy hoping it has edge on Honda

Celtics to even series By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press By TOM WITHERS The Associated Press Schedule MONday’s GAME INDIANAPOLIS — Chevrolet engines have powered some of IndyCar’s biggest wins over the CLEVELAND — n Cleveland 111, Boston 102 series tied 2-2 last six years. LeBron James knows the Their drivers have won three of the first five path to the NBA Finals TUESday’s GAME n Houston at Golden State, races this season, four straight series titles and better than anyone in to- 8 p.m. (TNT) claimed the top four starting spots in Sunday’s day’s game. Golden State leads 2-1 Indianapolis 500. And unless the Bos- So why is there so much chatter about Chevy ton Celtics do something Inside vs. Honda in Sunday’s race? It’s the one moun- soon, he’ll get there again. n tain Chevy continues to try and conquer. James bullied his way MORE NBA: Western Conference finals filled with “We have more horsepower at the top end to 44 points, surpassed blowouts. Page 3B but race running’s going to be different because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar you’re not going to be flat out,” 2016 series champ atop a postseason list and Simon Pagenaud said. “You’re going to have to helped the Cleveland Cav- quarter and squared a manage your tires, you’re going to have to lift aliers even the Eastern tight series that is now a a lot and reaccelerate, and the Honda is really Conference finals at 2-2 best-of-three. David Richard/USA TODAY Sports strong at that. So I think it’s going to equalize on Monday night with a Cleveland is trying to Cleveland guard JR Smith (5) encourages the crowd in the race and I think there’s a good chance it will 111-102 victory against the become the 20th team — the third quarter of Game 4 against the Boston Celtics in show, which is fantastic.” Celtics, who are looking out of 300 — to overcome the Eastern Conference finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Pagenaud knows both engines well. forward to getting home a 2-0 deficit and James, will have to win in Boston, very energetic. But we He spent his first four seasons in the series before their adoring fans. who has already orches- where the Celtics are 9-0 have to just have our same working with Honda teams before switching to Pushed by a raucous trated two such rallies this postseason. mind-set we had when we Roger Penske’s powerhouse Chevy team in 2015. crowd that wasn’t so con- and is seeking his eighth “We know it’s going to came home for these two Yet as dominant as Chevy has been over the fident a few days ago, the straight finals, is a step be a hostile environment,” games. If our minds are years outside Indy and as good as Penske’s team Cavs held off Boston’s closer to a third. James said. “We know there, we put ourselves has been on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s comeback in the fourth To do it again the Cavs their fans are going to be See CAVALIERS, 3B See INDY 500, 3B 2B TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

TEXAS RANGERS — Designated RHP Kevin ATP World Tour Banque Jepsen for assignment. Recalled RHP Matt WOMEN’S COLLEGE GOLF: NCAA Championships Baseball Bush from Round Rock (PCL). Eric Sturdza Geneva Open National League Monday’s College Scores Monday CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned LHP Randy FAR WEST At Tennis Club de Geneve Eaux-Vives, UC Santa Barbara 1, Portland 0 Rosario to Iowa (PCL). Geneva MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned RHP TOURNAMENTS Purse: $590,000 (WT250) Patriot League Freddy Peralta to Colorado Springs (PCL). Alabama earns No. 2 seed for match play Surface: Clay-Outdoor Reinstated RHP Chase Anderson from the Championship Series (Best-of-three) Singles 10-day DL. Army 5, Navy 3, Army wins series 2-0 First Round NCAA Division II WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed RHP From Special Reports said. “I couldn’t tell a big stroke play finishers for the Jared Donaldson, United States, def. Denis Ryan Madsen on the 10-day DL, retroactive Atlantic Region Istomin, Uzbekistan, 5-7, 6-4, 6-0. Seton Hill 5, Millersville 0, to Thursday. Selected the contract of LHP Tim difference, but we weren’t first time in program histo- Guido Pella, Argentina, def. Domink Koepfer, Collins from Syracuse (IL). Transferred 2B Millersville eliminated Germany, 6-3, 6-4. STILLWATER, Okla. — Mercyhurst 4, Seton Hill 2, Howie Kendrick to the 60-day DL. as sharp. I think everybody ry at the NCAA Champion- Bernabe Zapata Miralles, Spain, def. Florian FOOTBALL Mercyhurst advances Mayer, Argentina, 6-3, 6-2. The Alabama women’s golf ships. Central Region National Football League in this field had that kind of Tennys Sandgren, United States, def. Andreas ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released CB team will be the No. 2 seed in S. Arkansas 5, Augustana (S.D.) 3 Haider-Maurer, Austria, 1-6, 6-1, 6-0. day at one point or another. Freshman Angelica Mo- Augustana (S.D.) 6, S. Arkansas 3, Marcus Williams. Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, def. Ivo Karlovic, BUFFALO BILLS — Released G Richie Tuesday’s match play quar- Augustana advances Croatia, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (1). We’re just really fortunate we resco (75-76-78-79—308) East Region Incognito from the reserve/retired list. Frances Tiafoe, United States, def. Ryan CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed C Billy Price terfinals after tying UCLA S. New Hampshire 6, St. Thomas Aquinas 0, Harrison, United States, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4. built a pretty big cushion and tied for 67th at +20 and se- SNHU advances to a four-year contract. Noah Rubin, United States, def. Marcos DETROIT LIONS — Waived CB Josh Okonye. for first place on the final day Midwest Region could afford to have our bad nior Lakareber Abe (76-81- Baghdatis, Cyprus, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Claimed WR Chris Lacy off waivers from New of stroke play at the NCAA S. Indiana 9, Ohio Dominican 7, Doubles England. day today.” 74-83—314) finished 75th at USI advances First Round GREEN BAY PACKERS — Placed DT Filipo Championships. South Region Dominic Inglot, Britain, and Franko Skugor, Mokofisi on the reserve/retired list. Junior Cheyenne Knight +26. Mississippi Coll. 6, Albany St. (Ga.) 3, Croatia, def. Marcelo Demoliner, Argentina, NEW YORK JETS — Signed TE Chris Herndon Alabama was scheduled Albany eliminated and Santiago Gonzalez (4), Mexico, 7-6 (5), to a four-year contract. (70-69-70-74—283) finished The Alabama-Kent State Tampa 3, Delta St. 0 6-4. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed CB Nick to face No. 7 seed Kent State Mississippi Coll. 5, Nova Southeastern 3, Jonathan Erlich, Israel, and Marton Fucsovics, Nelson and OT Brandon Parker. fourth in the individual winner will meet the winner Nova eliminated Hungary, def. Marius Copil, Romania, and PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Named Andy at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the par- Southeast Region Constantin Sturdza, Switzerland, 6-3, 6-0. Weidl director of player personnel, Alan standings at -5, three shots Columbus St. 5, Belmont Abbey 0, 12 innings 72, 6,328 Karsten Creek Golf of the matchup between No. Wolking assistant director of college scouting, behind individual medalist Columbus St. 10, Belmont Abbey 7, Sunday Shawn Heinlen Southwest area scout, Patrick Club. 3 seed USC and No. 6 seed Columbus St. advances Singles Stewart national scout, Ryan Myers West Coast Jennifer Kupcho, of Wake West Regional First Round area scout, Jim Ward Northeast area scout, Alabama (292-286-284- Duke in Tuesday afternoon’s UC San Diego 8, Azusa Pacific 7, Andreas Seppi (7), Italy, def. Marco Casey Weidl player personnel coordinator and Forest. UCSD advances Cecchinato, Italy, 7-5, 6-4. Lee DiValerio scouting assistant. 299—1,161) finished Mon- semifinals. NCAA Division III Mirza Basic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, def. Mischa Canadian Football League Knight’s 72-hole score is Central Regional Zverev (8), Germany, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed RB Jordan day’s fourth round 11-over The other side of the quar- Texas-Tyler 2, Rhodes 0 Doubles Robinson. par to end stroke play +9. one stroke behind the school Texas-Tyler 5, Rhodes 4, First Round WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Placed DB terfinal bracket will feature Texas-Tyler advances Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey, United Zavian Bingham on the retired list. UCLA (294-279-297-291— record 6-under par (282) Mid-Atlantic Regional States, def. Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, and HOCKEY No. 1 seed UCLA against Misericordia 12, Babson 7 Andreas Haider-Maurer, Austria, 6-3, 6-4. National Hockey League 1,161) also finished at +9 af- she shot at the 2016 NCAA Misericordia 11, Babson 1, Antoine Bellier and Johan Nikles, Switzerland, ANAHEIM DUCKS — Signed coach Dallas No. 8 seed Arizona and No. 4 Misericordia advances def. Max Mirnyi, Belarus, and Philipp Oswald Eakins to a multiyear contract extension. ter a 3-over-par day but was Championships in Eugene, Mideast Regional (3), Austria, 3-6, 6-1, 10-5. Named Marty Wilford assistant coach. Northwestern taking on No. Wooster 4, Wabash 2, Wooster advances CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms awarded the No. 1 match play Oregon. WTA Internationaux de with F Dominik Kahun, D Darren Raddysh and seed based on head-to-head Junior Lauren Stephen- 5 Stanford. Strasbourg G Kevin Lankinen on two-year contracts and D Basketball Monday Lucas Carlsson on a three-year contract. finishes in the individual son (74-69-70-74—287) and Coverage of Tuesday’s WNBA At Tennis Club de Strasbourg DETROIT RED WINGS — Signed G Patrik EASTERN CONFERENCE Strasbourg, France Rybar to a one-year, entry-level contract. standings. sophomore Kristen Gillman quarterfinals will air live on W L Pct GB Purse: $226,750 (Intl.) MINNESOTA WILD — Named Paul Fenton Chicago 2 0 1.000 — Surface: Clay-Outdoor general manager. “The girls said the greens (73-72-70-72—287) tied for the Golf Channel beginning Connecticut 1 0 1.000 ½ Singles NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Signed D Egor Washington 1 0 1.000 ½ First Round Yakovlev to a one-year, entry-level contract. were a little faster today,” seventh at -1, giving the at 10 a.m. Semifinal coverage Atlanta 0 1 .000 1½ Sam Stosur, Australia, def. Sofia Kenin, United OLYMPIC SPORTS New York 0 1 .000 1½ States, 6-3, 6-2. USOC — Named Wendy Guthrie senior Alabama coach Mic Potter Crimson Tide three top-10 will begin at 3 p.m. Indiana 0 2 .000 2 Hsieh Su-wei (8), Taiwan, def. Kaia Kanepi, director of athlete safety. WESTERN CONFERENCE Estonia, 2-6, 7-5, 6-2. SOCCER W L Pct GB Pauline Parmentier, France, def. Wang Yafan, Major League Soccer Phoenix 2 0 1.000 — China, 6-4, 7-6 (8). NASHVILLE — Named Ian Ayre chief executive briefly Los Angeles 1 0 1.000 ½ Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, def. Marina officer. CALENDAR Dallas 1 1 .500 1 Melnikova, Russia, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. COLLEGE Las Vegas 0 1 .000 1½ Ashleigh Barty (1), Australia, def. Luksika BELMONT — Named Christine Clark assistant Mississippi State Minnesota 0 1 .000 1½ Kumkhum, Thailand, 6-4, 6-4. women’s basketball coach. College Baseball Seattle 0 1 .000 1½ Daria Gavrilova (2), Australia, def. Jennifer CHARLESTON SOUTHERN — Named Jeff Brady, United States, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (6). Barber athletic director. Roberts named ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year; Southeastern Conference tournament Monday’s Games Dominika Cibulkova (5), Slovakia, def. Chloe CLEMSON — Announced sophomore QB No games scheduled Paquet, France, 6-4, 6-2. Hunter Johnson will transfer. Borges, Broska honored At Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Today’s Games Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (3), Russia, def. EARLHAM — Named Julie Kline senior director STARKVILLE — After leading the Mississippi State men’s tennis Hoover, Alabama Las Vegas at Washington, 6 p.m. Tatjana Maria, Germany, 6-0, 6-0. of athletics. Los Angeles at Indiana, 6 p.m. Timea Babos (6), Hungary, def. Fiona Ferro, EMORY — Named Sammi Goldsmith associate team to its best record since 1979, three Bulldogs earned Intercolle- Today’s Game Wednesday’s Games France, 6-4, 6-0. women’s head basketball coach. giate Tennis Association regional awards Monday. Atlanta at Chicago, 11 a.m. Doubles FLORIDA GULF COAST — Named Donnie (Single elimination) Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m. First Round Marsh associate men’s head basketball coach. Fourth-year head coach Matt Roberts was named ITA Southern Seattle at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Nadiia Kichenok, Ukraine, and Anastasia KANSAS — Fired athletic director Sheahon Region Coach of the Year for the second year in a row after guiding Mississippi State vs. LSU, 4:30 p.m. Rodionova (3), Australia, def. Natela Dzalamid- Zenger. Promoted deputy athletic director Sean ze, Georgia, and Maria Irigoyen, Argentina, 7-6 Lester to interim athletic director. MSU to a 23-3 record that included the program’s first Southeastern Wednesday’s Games Soccer (5), 3-6, 10-0. LSU — Announced graduate QB Joe Burrow is Conference tournament title since 1996 and its first trip to the NCAA Mihaela Buzarnescu and Raluca Olaru, transferring from Ohio State. (Double elimination) Major League Soccer Romania, def. Chan Hao-ching (1), Taiwan, and MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Announced it will quarterfinals since 1998. EASTERN CONFERENCE Yang Zhaoxuan, China, 3-6, 6-4, 10-2. not renew the contract of baseball coach Jim Ole Miss vs. Kentucky-Auburn winner, 1 p.m. W L T Pts GF GA Roberts was also named SEC Coach of the Year earlier this Jacqueline Cristian, Romania, and Sofia Kenin, McGuire. Florida vs. Mississippi State-LSU winner, 4:30 p.m. Atlanta United FC 8 3 1 25 26 16 United States, def. Reka-Luca Jani, Hungary, MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO — Named month after leading the Bulldogs to the conference tournament crown. New York City FC 7 2 3 24 25 16 and Tereza Mrdeza, Croatia, 6-1, 6-2. Melissa Mashburn women’s tennis coach. Columbus 7 3 3 24 18 10 He is 82-29 in his four seasons. His 82 wins rank fourth all-time at Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, and Katarzyna Piter, NJIT — Named Mike Lane women’s basketball College Softball New York 7 3 0 21 26 12 Poland, def. Joanna Tomera and Wallis Vitis, coach. MSU, while his 73.9 winning percentage ranks second in program Orlando City 6 4 1 19 21 18 France, 6-0, 6-1. Sunday NORTH CAROLINA — Announced senior NCAA tournament New England 5 4 2 17 18 15 Singles women’s basketball G Madinah Muhammad is history. Philadelphia 4 5 2 14 12 15 First Round transferring from Mississippi. “It’s an honor to receive this award, as there are many outstand- Super Regionals Chicago 3 6 2 11 15 20 Natalia Vikhlyantseva, Russia, def. Tereza NORTHWESTERN — Named Emanuel Dildy Toronto FC 3 6 1 10 14 19 Mrdeza, Croatia, 6-3, 7-6 (4). assistant men’s basketball coach. ing coaches in the Southern Region,” Roberts said. “This is a great (Best-of-three) Montreal 3 9 0 9 14 27 Wang Qiang, China, def. Camilla Rosatello, PRESBYTERIAN — Named G.J. Hudgens honor to receive as a coach. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to Friday’s Game D.C. United 2 5 2 8 13 17 Italy, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. men’s and women’s cross country coach. WESTERN CONFERENCE Magda Linette, Poland, vs. Mihaela S.C. UPSTATE_Named Ron Bradley, Stacey build our players into better men as a coach and mentor at Mississippi W L T Pts GF GA Alabama at Washington, 8 p.m. Buzarenescu (4), Romania Palmore and Andrew Garcia assistant men’s State. The guys are committed to each other and our program values Sporting K.C. 7 2 3 24 24 13 Reka-Luca Jani, Hungary, def. Sachia Vickery, basketball coaches. Saturday’s Game Los Angeles FC 6 3 2 20 23 18 United States, 6-3, 7-5. SOUTH CAROLINA — Announced junior F and their hard work has been rewarded with their incredible season.” Portland 5 3 2 17 16 15 Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, def. Katarzyna Piter, Chris Silva is withdrawing from the NBA draft Singles and doubles All-American Nuno Borges received the Alabama at Washington, 6 p.m. FC Dallas 4 1 5 17 16 11 Poland, 6-2, 6-4. and returning to school for his senior year. Vancouver 4 5 4 16 16 24 Elena Rybakina, Russia, def. Andrea Gamiz, TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY — Named Southern Region’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Sunday’s Game Houston 4 3 3 15 23 17 Venezuela, 6-3, 6-1. Lane Lord women’s basketball coach. Award for his work on and off the court. The two-time SEC Player of (If needed) LA Galaxy 4 6 1 13 15 19 Danielle Collins (7), United States, def. Minnesota United 4 7 1 13 14 22 Amandine Hesse, France, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Sunday’s Moves Real Salt Lake 4 6 1 13 14 25 the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year becomes the fourth Bulldog Doubles BASEBALL Alabama at Washington, 6 p.m. San Jose 2 6 3 9 18 22 to earn the regional award, and the first since Romain Ambert in First Round American League Seattle 2 5 2 8 7 11 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned LHP Colorado 2 6 2 8 11 17 Makoto Nimomiya, Japan, and Yana Siziko- 2003. va, Russia, def. Shuko Aoyama, Japan, and Donnie Hart to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP Women’s College Golf David Hess from Norfolk. The second-ranked Borges enters this week’s NCAA Singles NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Renata Voracova (2), Czech Republic, 7-6 (5), NCAA Championship 6-2. BOSTON RED SOX — Sent RHP Hector Championship as the No. 3 overall seed. He and Strahinja Rakic Wang Qiang and Wang Yafan, China, def. Velazquez to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab At Stillwater, Oklahoma Monday’s Game assignment. make up the top-seeded tandem in the doubles draw. LA Galaxy 1, Montreal 0 Monique Adamczak, Australia, and Prarthana Thombare, India, 6-1, 6-2. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Florian Broska was named ITA Southern Region Rookie of the Today’s Round Friday’s Games Carson Fulmer to Charlotte (IL). Year after he earned 20 wins in 2017-18. He was named to the All- FC Dallas at Toronto FC, 7 p.m. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Selected the Match play, 7 a.m. New York City FC at Houston, 7:55 p.m. WTA Nuernberger contract of OF Melky Cabrera from SEC Freshman Team after going 8-2 in league action. San Jose at LA Galaxy, 10 p.m. Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP Evan Marshall to Wednesday’s Round Saturday, May 26 Versicherungscup MSU will set its sights on the NCAA Individual Championships Real Salt Lake at Seattle, 4 p.m. Columbus. Designated RHP Alexi Ogando for Match play, 2:25 p.m. Monday assignment. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Borges and sophomore Giovanni New England at Vancouver, 4:30 p.m. At Tennis-Club 1. FC Nuernberg eV Philadelphia at New York, 6 p.m. HOUSTON ASTROS — Placed OF Derek Oradini will open play Wednesday in the singles championship. Nuremberg, Germany Fisher on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Chicago at Orlando City, 6:30 p.m. Purse: $226,750 (Intl). Borges and Rakic will open up the doubles draw Thursday. College Tennis Montreal at Minnesota United, 7 p.m. Saturday. Recalled INF J.D. Davis from Fresno Surface: Clay-Outdoor (PCL). n Women’s tennis team’s Rentouli sweeps ITA Southern NCAA tournament Portland at Colorado, 8 p.m. Singles D.C. United at Los Angeles FC, 9 p.m. First Round KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed 3B Region sportsmanship awards: At Starkville, Women’s tennis junior At Winston-Salem, North Carolina Sunday, May 27 Alison Riske, United States, def. Mandy Cheslor Cuthbert on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday. Recalled SS Ramon Torres Anastasia Rentouli earned the ITA sportsmanship awards for the Columbus at Sporting Kansas City, 5 p.m. Minella, Luxembourg, 6-1, 7-6 (2). (Individual singles, doubles) Fanny Stollar, Hungary, def. Zhang Shuai (4), from Omaha (PCL). Southern Region, the ITA announced Monday. National Women’s Soccer China, 6-2, 6-2. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed C Rene Wednesday-Sunday Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, def. Julia Rivera on the 10-day DL, retroactive to The Athens, Greece, product received the Arthur Ashe Lead- League Thursday. Selected the contract of C Jose Top seeds, All Day W L T Pts GF GA Goerges (2), Germany, 6-2, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (5). ership & Sportsmanship Award and the Cissy Leary Sportsmanship Johanna Larsson, Sweden, def. Irina-Camelia Briceno from Salt Lake (PCL). Transferred RHP North Carolina 7 0 2 23 15 6 Keynan Middleton to the 60-day DL. Award in the ITA’s Southern Region, which includes all Division I Seattle 4 1 2 14 11 6 Begu (5), Romania, 6-4, 3-3 retired. Nadia Podoroska, Argentina, def. Kristina MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent 3B Miguel Sano Orlando 3 2 3 12 8 7 to Rochester (IL) for a rehab assignment. schools in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Portland 3 3 3 12 12 12 Kucova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-3. on the air Kiki Bertens (3), Netherlands, def. Dejana NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned OF Clint The Arthur Ashe award is presented annually to those tennis Chicago 2 2 6 12 12 11 Frazier to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Utah 2 1 5 11 7 5 Radanovic, Serbia, 6-1, 6-1. student-athletes who exhibit outstanding on-court results, scholastic Houston 1 4 4 7 7 13 Katerina Siniakova (8), Czech Republic, def. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Claimed RHP and extracurricular achievements, sportsmanship, leadership and Today Washington 1 5 2 5 7 12 Anna Zaja, Germany, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. Carlos Ramirez from Toronto. Sky Blue FC 0 5 1 1 5 12 Mona Barthel, Germany, leads Carina TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed SS Adeiny character, and humanitarian concern. COLLEGE BASEBALL Witthoeft, Germany, 7-5, susp. Hechavarria on the 10-day DL, retroactive The Cissy Leary award is presented to a player who has NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Alison Van Uytvanck (7), Belgium, leads to Friday. Recalled RHP Ryne Stanek from 9:30 a.m. — Southeastern Conference Kristen Flipkens, Belgium, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-2, Durham (IL). demonstrated extraordinary commitment and unwavering dedication tournament, at Hoover, Alabama, first round, Wednesday’s Games susp. TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned RHP Ariel to her team with exceptional hard work, courage, sportsmanship North Carolina at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Doubles Jurado to Frisco (TL). Reinstated RHP Chris Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt, SEC Network Sky Blue FC at Washington, 6:30 p.m. First Round Martin from the 10-day DL. Sent INF/OF Drew and a positive, cooperative attitude that makes people around them Seattle at Houston, 7 p.m. Darija Jurak, Croatia, and Cornelia Lister, Robinson to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment. play better. In addition, scholastic, extracurricular achievements and 1 p.m. — SEC tournament, at Hoover, Alabama, Sweden, def. Kaitlyn Christian and Sabrina National League Santamaria, United States, 7-6 (3), 6-3. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned RHP playing accomplishments are factors. first round, Kentucky vs. Auburn, SEC Network Tennis Katharina Gerlach and Lena Rueffer, Ger- Jimmie Sherfy to Reno (PCL). Selected the n Men’s track and field team moves up to No. 19: At 4:30 p.m. — SEC tournament, at Hoover, many, def. Nicola Geuer, Germany, and Eva contract of RHP Clay Buchholz from Reno. ATP World Tour Open Parc Waccano, Netherlands, 6-3, 5-7, 10-4. Transferred RHP Randall Delgado to the Starkville, the men’s track and field team is No. 19 in the latest USTF- 60-day DL. Alabama, first round, Mississippi State vs. LSU, Auvergne-Rhode-Alpes Sunday CCCA rankings. Head coach Steve Dudley’s squad has been ranked ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Matt SEC Network Singles in every week of the season. Lyon First Round Wisler to Gwinnett (IL). Released 3B Jose 8 p.m. — SEC tournament, at Hoover, Alabama, Monday Christina McHale, United States, def. Zheng Bautista. Reinstated SS Dansby Swanson from MSU will travel this weekend to Tampa, Florida, for the NCAA At Parc de la Tete d¤Or, Lyon, France Saisai, China, 6-2, 7-6 (5). the 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Lucas Sims from East Prelims. Fifteen total individuals qualified in 11 events. The men first round, Missouri vs. South Carolina, SEC Purse: $590,000 (WT250) Lara Arruabarrena, Spain, def. Katharina Gwinnett. Surface: Clay-Outdoor Hobgarski, Germany, 7-6 (6), 6-1. COLORADO ROCKIES — Signed RHP will run the 4x100-meter and 4x400 relays on Saturday. Network Singles Madison Brengle, United States, def. Varvara Braxton Lorenzini to a minor league contract. MSU is tied for 12th in the nation with 17 men’s entries. The First Round Lepchenko, United States, 6-1, 6-3. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Placed LHP COLLEGE GOLF Federico Coria, Argentina, def. Nicolas Kicker, Doubles Rich Hill on the 10-day DL. Optioned RHP Yimi Bulldogs boast the most athletes in the men’s 400 hurdles (four) in the Argentina, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5. First Round Garcia to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled SP East region and are second only to Texas A&M (five) in the nation. 10 a.m. — Women, NCAA Division I Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, def. Horacio Zeballos, Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, and Johanna Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City. Championships, quarterfinals, team match play, Argentina, 6-4, 6-2. Larsson (2), Sweden, def. Chanel Simmonds, PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP MSU will have multiple athletes in three other events. Anderson Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Adrian South Africa, and Julia Wachaczyk, Germany, Jerad Eickhoff to Lehigh Valley (IL) for a rehab Peters and Nicolas Quijera are the top two seeds in the region in jav- at Stillwater, Oklahoma, TGC Mannarino (5), France, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. 6-4, 6-1. assignment. Roberto Carballes Baena, Spain, def. Laslo Chantal Skamlova, Slovakia, and Barbora PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP elin. Ro’Derick Spears, who holds the school record, and Willie-Lionel 3 p.m. — Women, NCAA Division I Djere, Serbia, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (4), 6-3. Stefkova, Czech Republic, def. Rika Fujiwara, Nick Kingham to Indianapolis (IL). Reinstated Reed will run the 110 hurdles, and freshman record holder Marco Gilles Simon, France, def. Jordi Samper- Japan, and Ipek Soylu, Turkey, 6-2, 4-6, 10-7. 2B Josh Harrison from the 10-day DL. Championships, semifinals, team match play, at Montana, Spain, 6-4, 6-2. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent LHP Tyler Arop and Dejon Devroe are in the 800. Cameron Norrie, Britain, def. Jose Lyons and RHP Alex Reyes to Springfield (TL) Spears, along with 400 hurdlers Rasheed Tatham and Vince Stillwater, Oklahoma, TGC Hernandez-Fernandez, Dominican Republic, Transactions for rehab assignments. 7-6 (5), 6-1. Castillo, is expected to play a part on one of the relay teams. Juston MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Maximilian Marterer, Germany, def. Gael WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned RHP Monday’s Moves Jefry Rodriguez to Harrisburg (EL). Designated Waters also will compete in multiple events. Karson Kowalchuk Monfils (6), France, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. BASEBALL 6 p.m. — Cleveland at Chicago Cubs, ESPN Doubles COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Extended the OF Moises Sierra for assignment. Selected rounds out the doubling athletes, competing in the 100 and 200. First Round administrative leave of Toronto RHP Roberto the contract of OF Juan Soto from Harrisburg. 6 p.m. — Atlanta at Philadelphia, Fox Sports Recalled SS Adrian Sanchez from Syracuse Fabrice Martin, France, and Purav Raja, Osuna through May 28. Southeast India, def. Hans Podlipnik-Castillo, Chile, and American League (IL). Jackson Withrow, United States, 7-6 (6), 7-6 MINNESOTA TWINS — Designated RHP Phil FOOTBALL SEC 9 p.m. — Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, ESPN (5). Hughes for assignment. Canadian Football League Ken and Neal Skupski, Britain, def. Jamie NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Released RBs MSU’s Allen, Alabama’s Walters earn weekly honors NBA Cerretani and Nicholas Monroe, United States, RHP Giovanny Gallegos from Scranton/ LaDarius Perkins and John White and DB 6-3, 6-7 (4), 10-4. Wilkes-Barre (IL). Demetrius Wright. Signed WRs Giovanni Aprile BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After posting a 1.077 slugging percentage 8 p.m. — NBA playoffs, Western Conference Rohan Bopanna, India, and Edouard OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned C Josh and Keevan Lucas and DB Jalen Spencer. in a three-game sweep of the nation’s unanimous No. 1 team, Roger-Vasselin (2), France, def. Gregoire Phegley to Nashville (PCL). Designated C WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed OL finals, Game 4, Houston at Golden State, TNT Barrere and Tristan Lamasine, France, 3-6, Dustin Garneau for assignment. Reinstated C Dillon DeBoer and DB Jordan Thomas. Signed Mississippi State’s Tanner Allen was named Monday the Southeastern 6-1, 10-5. Bruce Maxwell from the restricted list. RB Andrew Harris to a contract extension. Conference Freshman of the Week. Wednesday Along with batting .538 (7-for-13) with five runs scored, one double, AUTO RACING two home runs and six RBIs, Allen had an on-base percentage of .571 SWIMMING against No. 1 Florida. 3:55 a.m. (Thursday) — Formula One, Monaco With the sweep, MSU became the first team since April 1-3, 2016, Grand Prix, practice, at Monaco, ESPN2 to earn a three-game sweep of a No. 1 team. COLLEGE BASEBALL Olympian: USA Swimming failed to protect her Allen entered the weekend with one home run and went on to triple 9:30 a.m. — Georgia vs. Texas A&M-Vanderbilt By PHUONG LE an emotional essay online. Hutchi- his total with one Thursday and one Friday. He went 2-for-4 Thursday, winner, SEC Network 3-for-5 Friday, and 2-for-4 Saturday. The Associated Press son, assistant coach on the 2008 U.S. Allen is the first Diamond Dawg to be named SEC Freshman of 1 p.m. — Ole Miss vs. Kentucky-Auburn winner, Olympic team, has not been charged the Week since Jake Mangum in 2016 (April 11). Allen is also the eighth SEC Network SEATTLE — Olympic swimmer with a crime. The office of his attor- Bulldog to receive the honor since it was established in 2006. 4:30 p.m. — Florida vs. Mississippi State-LSU Ariana Kukors Smith sued USA ney, Brad Meryhew, said he had no Alabama senior starter Jake Walters was named SEC Co-Pitcher winner, SEC Network of the Week. Walters’ effort helped Alabama beat Ole Miss 3-0 on Swimming on Monday, alleging the comment on the lawsuit. 8 p.m. — Arkansas vs. Missouri-South Carolina Friday. sport’s national governing body knew The case marked another scandal winner, SEC Network Walters limited Ole Miss to four hits in his first career complete her former coach sexually abused her for USA Swimming and for the sports game shutout and the Tide’s first since 2014. He walked two and struck COLLEGE GOLF as a minor and failed to protect her out seven. world, which has faced accusations 3 p.m. — Women, NCAA Division I while shielding him. Championships, team national championship, at that coaches and others, including Kukors Smith alleges Sean Hutchi- former USA Gymnastics sports doc- Colleges Stillwater, Oklahoma, TGC son, who began coaching her at a MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL tor Larry Nassar, exploited their po- Mullis leads Mississippi College baseball team swim club near Seattle, groomed LAKELAND, Fla. — Former Columbus High School standout Noon — Regional coverage, Kansas City at St. sitions to sexually abuse athletes in her for sexual abuse when she was Hunter Mullis threw a career-long 7 1/3 innings Monday to lead the Louis OR Arizona at Milwaukee, MLB Network their care. 13, started touching and kissing her Mississippi College baseball team to a 5-3 victory against No. 9 Nova 6 p.m. — Atlanta at Philadelphia, Fox Sports The U.S. governing body of Southeastern in the NCAA Division II South Regional. Southeast, Fox Sports Southeast when she was 16, and engaged in sex- swimming said it first learned of the The win was Mississippi College’s second in an elimination game ual activity with her when she was 17. Monday. Earlier Monday, MC defeated Albany State 6-3. 7 p.m. — Regional coverage, Cleveland at underage abuse allegations when Mullis, a left-hander, improved to 7-3 by improving on his previous Chicago Cubs OR N.Y. Yankees at Texas (6 p.m.), “This lawsuit is about holding Kukors Smith, the 2009 world cham- long outing. He allowed two runs and seven hits. He walked two and MLB Network people accountable who should have pion in the 200-meter individual struck out seven. Ryan Lane picked up his sixth save of the season as NBA protected a 15-year-old girl,” Kukors medley who placed fifth in that event he closed out the Sharks in the top of the ninth. Smith told reporters, adding, “I need- Billy Cameron paced the Choctaws with two hits, while Blaine Crim 7:30 p.m. — NBA playoffs, Eastern Conference at the 2012 Games, posted her essay recorded the only multiple RBI effort of the game with two runs. The duo finals, Game 5, Cleveland at Boston, ESPN ed help and there were people in posi- in February. combined for the only multiple hits of the game for the Navy and Gold. NHL tions of power that could have helped “As expressed earlier this year, Former Heritage Academy standout Hunter Sykes went 0-for-3 in 7 p.m. — NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Eastern me.” we respect Ariana Kukors’ bravery both games for Mississippi College (35-16), which will play again Tues- Hutchison has denied the allega- day against winner of the game between Montevallo and Delta State. Conference finals, Game 7, Washington at Tampa in stepping forward and sharing her Sykes is hitting .291 with 21 RBIs in 38 games (37 starts). Bay, NBC Sports Network tions, which emerged earlier this year story,” USA Swimming said in a state- — From Special Reports when Kukors Smith, now 28, posted ment Monday. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 3B MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL BASKETBALL: NBA Playoffs AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Rockets-Warriors a roller-coaster W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Phillies New York 31 13 .705 — — 6-3 W-3 18-7 13-6 Boston 32 15 .681 ½ — 6-4 W-2 15-7 17-8 of blowouts after three games Tampa Bay 22 23 .489 9½ 4½ 7-3 L-1 8-10 14-13 Toronto 22 25 .468 10½ 5½ 2-8 L-4 11-15 11-10 By JOSH DUBOW welcomes the pressure, knowing his Baltimore 15 32 .319 17½ 12½ 5-5 W-1 10-13 5-19 The Associated Press team has shown a tendency to lose focus narrow Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away when there’s not as much on the line. Cleveland 22 23 .489 — — 5-5 L-1 13-9 9-14 SAN FRANCISCO — One thing is That may have contributed to Golden Minnesota 20 23 .465 1 5½ 5-5 W-2 10-11 10-12 clear through three games of the pow- State coming out flat in a 127-105 loss in Detroit 20 27 .426 3 7½ 4-6 L-4 12-10 8-17 er-packed Western Conference finals be- Game 2 after winning the series opener gap with Kansas City 14 33 .298 9 13½ 2-8 L-3 7-18 7-15 tween a Golden State team that has won by 13 points. Chicago 13 31 .295 8½ 13 4-6 L-1 6-17 7-14 two of the past three championships and Star Kevin Durant has another theo- West Division a Houston team that had a league-best W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away ry for why there have been so many lop- Houston 30 18 .625 — — 7-3 W-1 14-11 16-7 65 wins. sided games this postseason. There has Braves Seattle 27 19 .587 2 — 6-4 W-3 12-10 15-9 If either team is off its game, a blow- been only one Western Conference play- Los Angeles 26 21 .553 3½ 1½ 3-7 W-1 12-17 14-4 out could ensue. off game this month decided by fewer By DAN GELSTON Oakland 25 22 .532 4½ 2½ 7-3 W-4 11-9 14-13 The Rockets found themselves on the than eight points and there hasn’t been The Associated Press Texas 18 31 .367 12½ 10½ 3-7 L-3 7-17 11-14 wrong end of that equation in a 126-85 a single playoff game in either confer- defeat in Game 3 that was the most lop- ence decided by single digits since May PHILADELPHIA — NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division sided loss in their postseason history 9 heading into Monday night’s action. The Philadelphia Phillies W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away and the biggest win ever for the War- “The 3-pointer’s such a huge part of are a win away from first Atlanta 28 18 .609 — — 6-4 L-1 11-9 17-9 riors, who took a 2-1 series lead. the game now that it could easily go from place. Philadelphia 27 18 .600 ½ — 7-3 W-1 17-6 10-12 Now the big question heading into six to 16 or 17 in a matter of seconds in OK, it’s May — but for New York 24 19 .558 2½ 1 6-4 W-4 12-11 12-8 Game 4 on Tuesday night is which team Washington 25 21 .543 3 1½ 5-4 W-1 11-13 14-8 the game,” Durant said. “So I wouldn’t a team stuck for years in has the edge if both are clicking. say ... the games aren’t good. It’s just the the bottom of the National Miami 17 30 .362 11½ 10 4-6 L-3 10-15 7-15 Central Division “I kind of expected that yesterday, fact that the style of play causes teams to League, it’s starting to feel W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away that it would be that type of game,” Rock- pull away a little faster.” a bit like September. Milwaukee 29 19 .604 — — 7-3 W-1 11-9 18-10 ets coach Mike D’Antoni said. “We didn’t The Warriors might have to take the Nick Pivetta struck out St. Louis 26 19 .578 1½ — 5-5 W-2 15-9 11-10 bring our best game. But I’m hoping for court in Game 4 without a key contribu- seven over seven innings, Chicago 25 19 .568 2 ½ 6-4 W-2 13-8 12-11 the best. I hope we play great and them tor. Forward Andre Iguodala is doubtful Pittsburgh 26 20 .565 2 ½ 6-4 L-3 15-9 11-11 and Nick Williams and bad. Never know.” with a sore left knee. If Iguodala can’t go, Aaron Altherr each hom- Cincinnati 16 32 .333 13 11½ 5-5 L-2 7-18 9-14 West Division In a possible bit of gamesmanship, the Warriors will be down a key defender ered to lead Philadelphia W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away D’Antoni said the pressure in Game 4 against Harden and a playmaker on of- to a 3-0 victory against the Colorado 26 22 .542 — — 5-5 W-1 7-11 19-11 is squarely on Golden State’s shoulders fense, forcing Kerr to make another ad- Atlanta Braves on Monday Arizona 25 22 .532 ½ 2 1-9 L-5 14-12 11-10 despite the fact Houston trails in the se- justment after the move to put Iguodala night. San Francisco 24 24 .500 2 3½ 5-5 W-2 14-10 10-14 ries. He hopes that helps his players stay in the starting lineup provided a spark in The Phillies took the Los Angeles 20 27 .426 5½ 7 4-6 L-1 8-14 12-13 San Diego 20 29 .408 6½ 8 6-4 L-1 11-18 9-11 loose and play with an extra “giddy-up” the second round against New Orleans. opener of the three-game in their step. One factor in Golden State’s favor is series and moved a half American League National League “We should always have a swagger,” that Stephen Curry might have found his game behind Atlanta for Monday’s Games Monday’s Games star guard James Harden said. “But even outside shot in the second half Sunday. first place in the NL East. N.Y. Yankees 10, Texas 5 Philadelphia 3, Atlanta 0 more importantly, tomorrow. They’ve got After making just 3 of 20 3-pointers in Washington 10, San Diego 2 Philadelphia hasn’t Baltimore 3, Chicago White Sox 2 to try to take a 3-1 lead going on the road. the first 10 quarters of the series, Curry had a winning record Minnesota 4, Detroit 2 N.Y. Mets 2, Miami 0 Milwaukee 4, Arizona 2 Tie this thing up going back to our crib.” hit 4 of 5 from long range after intermis- since it made the last of St. Louis 6, Kansas City 0 Today’s Games St. Louis 6, Kansas City 0 Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he sion Sunday, including a 30-footer. five straight postseason Cleveland (Bauer 3-3) at Chicago Cubs Colorado 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 berths in 2011. The Phil- (Chatwood 3-3), 6:05 p.m. Today’s Games HOCKEY: NHL Playoffs lies finished last in the di- L.A. Angels (Richards 4-2) at Toronto Atlanta (McCarthy 4-2) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 4-4), 6:05 p.m. (Happ 5-3), 6:07 p.m. vision and lost 96 games in Cleveland (Bauer 3-3) at Chicago Cubs Boston (Sale 4-1) at Tampa Bay (Faria 2017 — the third straight (Chatwood 3-3), 6:05 p.m. 3-2), 6:10 p.m. Shutout helps Capitals force Game 7 season of more than 90 San Diego (Lauer 1-2) at Washington N.Y. Yankees (German 0-1) at Texas (Hellickson 1-0), 6:05 p.m. losses. (Hamels 2-4), 7:05 p.m. By STEPHEN WHYNO Schedule led the charge in the gru- “It’s a big series, for Miami (Smith 2-5) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler Baltimore (Gausman 3-3) at Chicago 2-3), 6:10 p.m. The Associated Press CONFERENCE FINALS eling Game 6, throwing sure,” Altherr said. “Es- White Sox (Shields 1-4), 7:10 p.m. (Best-of-seven) Pittsburgh (Taillon 2-3) at Cincinnati Friday, May 11 their bodies around all Detroit (Boyd 2-3) at Minnesota (Lynn pecially being at home, (Harvey 0-2), 6:10 p.m. WASHINGTON — Washington 4, Tampa Bay 2 night like human wreck- we definitely want to take 1-4), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (Koch 2-2) at Milwaukee (Chacin Facing elimination at Saturday, May 12 San Francisco (Suarez 1-3) at Houston 3-1), 6:40 p.m. Winnipeg 4, Vegas 2 ing balls. Orpik separated these games.” home, the Washington Sunday, May 13 (Cole 4-1), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Suarez 1-3) at Houston Cedric Paquette from the Under first-year manag- Capitals looked deter- Washington 6, Tampa Bay 2 Kansas City (Hammel 0-5) at St. Louis (Cole 4-1), 7:10 p.m. Monday, May 14 puck twice on one shift, er Gabe Kapler, the Phil- (Weaver 3-3), 7:15 p.m. Kansas City (Hammel 0-5) at St. Louis mined to hit everything Vegas 3, Winnipeg 1 Tuesday, May 15 Ovechkin leveled rookie lies are back in a battle Seattle (Leake 4-3) at Oakland (Cahill (Weaver 3-3), 7:15 p.m. that moved in Game 6 of Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2 Yanni Gourde and Wilson for first in late May for the 1-2), 9:05 p.m. Colorado (Bettis 4-1) at L.A. Dodgers the Eastern Conference Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday’s Games (Maeda 3-3), 9:10 p.m. Vegas 4, Winnipeg 2 was his usual self, dishing first time since Ryan How- final. Thursday, May 17 Detroit (Fulmer 1-3) at Minnesota Wednesday’s Games out a handful of crushing ard, Chase Utley and Cole The goal was to finish Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2 (Gibson 1-2), 12:10 p.m. Arizona (Godley 4-3) at Milwaukee (Suter Friday, May 18 body checks. Hamels dominated during Kansas City (Junis 5-3) at St. Louis 3-3), 12:10 p.m. checks on Tampa Bay Vegas 3, Winnipeg 2 Saturday, May 19 The Capitals outhit the the glory years. But in (Wacha 5-1), 12:15 p.m. Kansas City (Junis 5-3) at St. Louis Lightning players as much (Wacha 5-1), 12:15 p.m. Tampa Bay 3, Washington 2 a year where the Eagles San Francisco (Samardzija 1-2) at as possible, though at one Sunday, May 20 Lightning 39-19 and out- Houston (Verlander 5-2), 1:10 p.m. San Francisco (Samardzija 1-2) at Vegas 2, Winnipeg 1, Vegas wins series 4-1 shot them 34-24, bruising won the Super Bowl, Villa- Houston (Verlander 5-2), 1:10 p.m. point Devante Smith-Pelly Monday’s Game N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 2-1) at Texas nova won a national cham- San Diego (Ross 3-3) at Washington decked Dan Girardi and Tampa Bay at Washington 3, Tampa Bay 0, and battering them all (Fister 1-4), 6:05 p.m. series tied 3-3 (TBD), 3:05 p.m. pionship and the 76ers L.A. Angels (Skaggs 3-3) at Toronto took teammate Jay Beagle Wednesday’s Game over the ice. Atlanta (Gohara 0-0) at Philadelphia Washington at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. “It’s desperation, real- won 52 games, perhaps (Sanchez 2-4), 6:07 p.m. (Arrieta 3-2), 6:05 p.m. down with him. Philly fans need more Boston (Price 4-4) at Tampa Bay (Archer Miami (Straily 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom “I apologized to him,” ly,” Orpik said. “You try to than 45 games to hop on 3-3), 6:10 p.m. 4-0), 6:10 p.m. Smith-Pelly said. “I said “You’ve got to wear empty the tank as much the bandwagon. Citizens Cleveland (Plutko 1-0) at Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh (Kuhl 4-2) at Cincinnati (Bailey sorry. He didn’t seem to as you can. That’s prob- (Lester 4-1), 7:05 p.m. them down,” Smith-Pelly Bank Park — the site of 1-6), 6:10 p.m. care.” Baltimore (Cobb 1-5) at Chicago White Cleveland (Plutko 1-0) at Chicago Cubs said. “Every game, if guys ably one area where we an NL-record 257 straight Sox (Covey 0-1), 7:10 p.m. (Lester 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Sorry, not sorry. are going to be playing have an edge is the size sellouts that ended in 2012 Seattle (Gonzales 3-3) at Oakland Colorado (Freeland 4-4) at L.A. Dodgers The Capitals made no 25, 30 minutes, it’s tough and physical play.” — was thin with just over (TBD), 9:05 p.m. (TBD), 9 :10 p.m. apologies for taking the when you’re getting hit That edge was no- 21,000 fans announced on body and grinding out a every single shift. We’ve ticeable in Game 6 when a gorgeous night. wicz faced Pivetta for the only four hits, walked one physical 3-0 victory Mon- been on the body all game Washington fired up an al- Kapler was heartened fourth time this season. and won his third-straight day night that tied the and all series. If it shows ready-raucous crowd well that a Braves-Phillies se- Hard to believe, Harry. start. Seranthony Domin- playoff series and set up up in Game 7 where guys before Oshie’s power-play ries has first place on the “It was kind of amazing guez tossed a scoreless a deciding Game 7. T.J. are starting to get tired, goal 15:12 into the second line. with the hitters seeing eighth and Hector Neris Oshie had a goal on the “I’m a baseball fan at the guys so many times, finished the five-hitter in power play and into an then it was all worth it.” period. While Tampa Bay heart and thinking about it was just a 3-0 game,” the ninth with his ninth empty net, Smith-Pelly Game 7 is Wednesday goaltender Andrei Vasile- that gives me gooese- Braves manager Brian save. scored a back-breaker and night at Tampa Bay. The vskiy was again on top of bumps,” Kapler said. Snitker said. “Just build off the ener- Braden Holtby stopped all winner faces the Vegas his game in stopping 31 of The Braves played the The right-handers each gy that we have going on 24 shots, but it was the Golden Knights, who are 33 shots, Orpik said the Phillies for a whopping delivered outings worthy in here just makes my life bruising style that kept in the Stanley Cup Final Capitals wanted to give 10th time already, result- of two teams fighting for a lot easier,” said Pivetta, the Capitals alive and in their first season. back to fans for their en- ing in this quirk: Atlanta first. who has allowed one run could still pay more divi- Alex Ovechkin, Tom ergy and did so by laying starter Mike Foltyne- Pivetta (4-2) allowed in his last 19 innings. dends. Wilson and Brooks Orpik out Lightning players. Cavaliers Continued from Page 1B in a position to be victorious.” go after it again.” takes to try to help us win, with Jaylen Brown scored 25 and the second half and pulled with- Game 5 is Wednesday night Kyle Korver added 14 points the blocks, with the strips. Ob- Boston had all five scorers in in 100-93 on Marcus Smart’s at TD Center, and Celtics coach and Cleveland’s sharp-shooting viously his shot making is very double figures, but the Celtics basket with 4 minutes, 29 sec- Brad Stevens is trying to stay 37-year-old added three block key for our team as well, but it’s fell behind by 19 in the first half onds left. But Thompson got positive with a team that has and several hustle plays, out- just the intangibles he’s doing and didn’t have enough to catch free for a dunk, and after a given up a 2-0 lead and fell to 1-6 running three Celtics in one for us defensively.” Cleveland. miss by Boston, James recov- on the road in these playoffs. sequence and diving for a loose Tristan Thompson had 13 And, of course, they didn’t ered after making his seventh “It’s the best two out of three ball. points and 12 rebounds for the have James, who moved past turnover by making a steal and to go to the NBA Finals. Doesn’t “I’ve loved Kyle ever since Cavs, who won despite 19 turn- Abdul-Jabbar (2,356) for the layup. get better than that,” he said. we made the trade to get him overs and two assists in the sec- most field goals in playoff his- Moments later, James drilled a “Ultimately, anybody that didn’t here” James said. “I don’t re- ond half. Kevin Love had just tory. James also recorded his 3-pointer from the left wing to fi- think this was going to be tough, member Kyle falling too much nine points on 3-of-12 shooting 25th career postseason game nally put away the young Celtics, I mean, everything is tough. In like that. I’ve got to keep his and was in foul trouble, but he with at least 40 points — his who will now feel the immense this deal, it’s a blast to have to grit body as fresh as possible. But made a big 3-pointer and follow sixth in this postseason. pressure of trying to hold off the your teeth, get up off the mat and listen, he’s doing whatever it shot in the fourth quarter. The Celtics hung around in three-time champion. Indy 500 Continued from Page 1B 2.5-mile oval, Honda con- noticed a difference on so to the race’s rookie ing speeds haven’t provid- ed the top three non-tow ish line. tinues to have the upper the track and casual fans of the year award. The ed many hints about what speeds with rookie Kyle “I think there’s a lot of hand in the 500. Their who only watch the 500 problem: Three Honda to expect, either. Kaiser leading the way good Honda cars. Hope- cars have driven to victo- might pick up on the engines blew during the The practice session at 221.107. Marco An- fully this one is one of ry lane 12 times over the changes, too. second half of the race Monday was the first time dretti wound up fourth at them,” the 2008 Indy 500 past 14 years, including a “It’s certainly exciting and those still on the everybody worked heav- 220.407 and was the top winner said. “It showed run of nine straight (six for the fans, for us, for track worried they would ily on race setups and at- Honda car the list. pretty good, I think, in coming when Honda was the teams,” said three- face the same fate. tempted to run in traffic. Four-time series cham- practice. But again it the series’ sole-engine time Indy 500 winner This year, some of The result: Chevy and pion Scott Dixon has doesn’t guarantee you manufacturer). Helio Castroneves, a those same questions Honda each had five cars learned not to read too anything. You’ve got to Chevy has two 500 Chevy-powered driver for could return after Marco among the top 10, in prac- much into all these num- give it your best, put in wins since returning to Penske. “It’s all about the Andretti blew an engine tice led by 23-year-old bers. The Chip Ganas- the effort and work hard.” the series in 2012. But the end. Right now, we hap- just hours before the start Sage Karam at 226.461 si Racing star qualified And hope for the best. engine battle is becoming pen to be competitive so of the IndyCar Grand mph in a Chevy. Ryan ninth and is one of only “I believe, even last far more competitive even let’s see what happens in Prix. Still, Andretti has Hunter-Reay, the 2012 se- two Honda drivers start- year, even though the at Indy where the dispari- the race.” been fast and qualified ries champ and 2014 Indy ing in the first three rows Hondas were really ty from the top qualifier to Last year, Honda 12th for the race. winner with Andretti Au- Sunday. strong, we were able to the last qualifier was cut grabbed four of the top The new aero kits have tosport, was third-fastest Last year, Honda took fight in the end,” Castro- from 11.083 mph in 2017 five spots and powered drivers complaining about at 224.820 — and No. 1 six of the top nine start- neves said. “It’s all about to 5.198 mph this year. two-time Formula One handling and passing Sun- among the Honda teams. ing spots and had four of being a good, balanced Drivers have already champion Fernando Alon- day. Practice and qualify- Chevy, however, post- the top five cars at the fin- car.” 4B TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com COLLEGE BASEBALL Texas’ Clemens surprised by new power By ERIC OLSON average 103 points this Collegiate Baseball news- year’s 27-29 record in The Associated Press season, to .344, and his paper poll, followed by Steve Trimper’s first sea- on-base-plus-slugging is Florida and Oregon State. son. The Hatters, heading Nothing in his first two 1.140. Mississippi State swept toward their 19th NCAA years at Texas suggest- “In high school and the Florida this past weekend regional, are in position to ed Kody Clemens would beginning of my college to hand the Gators their host for the first time. blossom into one of the career, I didn’t see myself first series loss of the Miami (27-25) goes top sluggers in the nation. as a power hitter,” Clem- season. The Beavers took into the ACC tournament The youngest son of ens said. “I thought I was two of three at Southern on a 10-game win streak seven-time Cy Young a gap-to-gap type of guy, California. The Cardi- but likely must win the Award winner Roger Cle- line drives around the nal earned a road sweep championship to avoid mens has hit six of his Big field. I went home and got against Washington State missing the NCAAs for 12-leading 19 home runs in the weight room and and has won five straight. the second straight year. in the last seven games got faster and stronger MSU used the sweep to Jim Morris is winding up for the regular-season over the summer, and that climb back into the Base- his 25th and final year champion Longhorns (37- has contributed to why I ball America rankings at with the Hurricanes. He 18). The junior second YESTERDAY’SYesterday’s ANSWER answer have so many home runs No. 25. has led Miami to 13 Col- YESTERDAY’S ANSWER baseman also leads the Sudoku 3 2 7 9 1 4 6 5 8 this year.” TOURNAMENT TIME SudokuSudoku is a number- lege World Series, includ- Sudoku is a number- conference with a .703 The 6-foot, 185-pound Top seeds in this placing puzzle based on 4 9 5 3 8 6 7 2 1 ing national titles in 1999 placing puzzle based on slugging percentage and Clemens played his first week’s major conference a 9x9 grid with several and 2001. a 9x9 grid with several 8 1 6 2 5 7 4 9 3 147 total bases. He ranks given numbers. The object two seasons at Texas tournaments are North given numbers. The object 2 7 8 4 3 5 1 6 9 in the top 10 in three oth- THAT’S OFFENSIVE is to place the numbers with older brother Kacy, Carolina in the Atlantic is to place the numbers Tennessee Tech closed 1 to 9 in the empty spaces 1 5 3 7 6 9 8 4 2 er offensive categories. a four-year starter at first Coast Conference, Min- 1 to 9 in the empty spaces the regular season with a so that each row, each “I knew I had the capa- base. Kacy made it to the nesota in the Big Ten so that each row, each 9 6 4 8 2 1 3 7 5 nation-leading 121 home column and each 3x3 box bility of doing that, but I College World Series as Conference, Texas in the column and each 3x3 box 7 8 9 5 4 3 2 1 6 runs, the most since Au- contains the same number didn’t think it was going a freshman in 2014. Rog- Big 12, and Florida in contains the same number burn had 131 and Geor- only once. The difficulty 5 3 1 6 7 2 9 8 4 to be like this, I guess,” er Clemens reached the the Southeastern Con- only once. The difficulty level increases from 2018 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. gia Tech had 122 in 2010. level increases from 6 4 2 1 9 8 5 3 7 Kody Clemens said Mon- CWS twice with Texas, ference. The Pacific-12 Monday to Sunday. Difficulty Level 5/21 The Golden Eagles’ 2.28 Monday to Sunday. day. winning the national title Conference doesn’t have homers per game are The Big 12 Conference in 1983. a tournament; Stanford Player of the Week hit Kody Clemens, pro- would clinch the auto- most since BBCOR bats two home runs against jected to be taken in the matic NCAA bid as reg- were introduced in 2011. TCU on Friday, including first 10 rounds of the Ma- ular-season champion The Eagles’ 10.8 runs per a two-run walk-off shot in jor League Baseball draft if it wins one of three at game are most since New the ninth inning for a 5-3 next month, hopes to play Washington this week. Mexico State averaged 11 win. He homered again in Omaha, too, in what Three teams already have in 2009. in his first at-bat Satur- probably will be his final clinched auto bids: Cal PLAYING ALL 9 day to start a 7-3 win. The college season. State Fullerton (Big West Samford’s Greg Mula Longhorns have won five “It’s pretty cool to Conference), North Car- became the second player straight, and Clemens is know our family has bled olina A&T (Mid-Eastern this season to play all nine batting .412 (14-for-34) as burnt orange our whole Athletic Conference), and positions in a game. The they’ve won seven of eight lives and done what we’ve Texas Southern (South- Bulldogs’ regular second in May. done for the University of western Athletic Confer- baseman did it Saturday Clemens batted .242 Texas so far,” he said. ence). in an 8-2 loss to VMI, with five homers as a IN THE POLLS HOT HATTERS after the Bulldogs had freshman. Last year, when Florida (41-15), Oregon Stetson’s 11-game win clinched the No. 2 seed in he was limited mostly to State (42-9-1), and Stan- streak is longest in the the Southern Conference designated hitter while ford (43-8) remain the nation, and the Hatters’ Tournament. Texas’ Jake recovering from Tommy top three teams ranked 41-11 record entering the McKenzie played all nine John surgery, he batted by D1Baseball.com and Atlantic Sun Conference positions against Tex- .241 with another five Baseball America. Stan- tournament is a 14-win as-Rio Grande Valley last homers. He has raised his ford moved to No. 1 in the improvement over last month. Sandlin Continued from Page 1B of 25 semifinalists for the Golden From Monday through Sunday, Spikes Award will be named Thurs- Spikes Award. Presented in part- June 3, the voting body will select day, June 28, at a presentation in nership with the Rod Dedeaux three semifinalists from the bal- Los Angeles. Foundation, the 41st Golden Spikes lot to be named as Golden Spikes Sandlin capped his day by earn- Award will be presented June 28 in Award finalists and fan voting will ing a spot on the Conference USA Los Angeles. simultaneously be open on Golden- The list of semifinalists spans 23 SpikesAward.com. Selections made All-Academic Team. colleges and universities, 13 con- by the voting body will carry a The Evans, Georgia, native has ferences, and two divisions of the 95-percent weight of each athlete’s a 3.91 grade-point average in con- NCAA. total, while fan votes will account struction engineering technology. Since 2007, 26 athletes have been for the remaining 5 percent. No. 17 Southern Miss (39-15), named a semifinalist more than The finalists will be announced the Conference USA regular-season once in their careers, including past Wednesday, June 6. Beginning that champion, will take on No. 8 seed Golden Spikes Award winners Ste- same day through Friday, June 22, phen Strasburg (2009), Trevor Bau- the voting body and fans will be Alabama-Birmingham at 4 p.m. er (2011), Mike Zunino (2012), Kris able to cast their final vote for the Wednesday in the first round of the Bryant (2013) and Brendan McKay Golden Spikes Award winner. Conference USA Baseball Champi- (2017). The winner of the 41st Golden onship at MGM Park in Biloxi.

ACROSS SEC Self 1 Pan of fiction Continued from Page 1B Continued from Page 1B 6 Miles of music double-elimination format baseman Jonathan India, against Florida, despite 11 Wonderland that begins on Wednesday. and Ole Miss pitcher Ryan the fact that it breaks in “I’m very proud visitor The other games on Rolison. to left-handed hitters and of Riley. He’s 12 Decree knockout Tuesday: No. 6 FLORIDA BACK IN away to right-handers just 13 Kitchen gadget Vanderbilt vs. No. 11 Tex- THE POSTSEASON like his cutter. overcome a lot, 15 Sense of self as A&M, No. 7 Auburn Florida begins its post- “One of them’s got 16 Objective vs. No. 10 Kentucky and season quest to win a more depth than the oth- and he’s going 17 Pub drink No. 5 South Carolina vs. second straight national er. One of them is sharper, 18 Energetic people No. 12 Missouri. Ken- championship on Wednes- has more sideways move- out there all out.” 20 Pasture cry tucky and Texas A&M day. The Gators have been ment,” Self said of his cut- 21 Writer Deighton are among the programs one of the best teams in ter compared to his slider. Mississippi State right 22 Fancy fur 23 Ticked off in a similar position as the country this season Having more than one fielder Elijah MacNamee 26 Looks after LSU, teetering on the and had a 20-10 record in pitch has helped Self go 27 Seedy joint edge of an NCAA tourna- league play. They come longer in games, as ev- ment invitation. idenced by his 46-pitch Self didn’t use his chan- 28 Abel, to Adam into the tournament on a 29 Abel’s mother 3 Shakespeare’s 25 Gushed with The four teams auto- outing against Kentucky. geup against Florida, but four-game losing streak, 30 Like zebras Athenian pride matically earning a spot which is their longest of He hit that threshold he had the slider work- 4 Green prefix 26 Human beings in the double-elimina- three times in 31 appear- 34 Feel queasy the season. ing as a go-to pitch when 35 Ump’s cry 5 Given a new title 28 Ticket souvenir tion round are No. 1 seed GEORGIA’S REVIVAL ances last season. 6 Judges 30 Sub system Florida — which is the Self used most of April ahead in the count. One of 36 Egg cells Georgia was the na- 37 Kitchen gadget 7 Spots on TV 31 Arctic defending national cham- to build up to this. The his three strikeouts in his tional runner-up in 2008, 40 Game setting 8 Thiamin or niacin 32 Turn outward pion — No. 2 Ole Miss, final three weeks of April outing against Kentucky but has struggled over 41 Get smart 9 Reykjavik’s nation 33 Fixes socks No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 and first week of May most of the past decade. came on the changeup. 42 Consumerist 10 Runs in the buff 38 Low bill Arkansas. wasn’t the first time Self The Bulldogs have final- His cutter remains the Ralph 14 Utah national 39 Zodiac cat The tournament for- wasn’t available. He didn’t ly had a revival under 43 Categorizes park pitch in the season-open- same out pitch it always mat goes back to a sin- fourth-year coach Scott 19 Out of the wind gle-elimination format ing series at Southern has been. Stricklin, finishing with DOWN 22 Short skirt for Saturday’s semifinals Mississippi after recover- “(I have) all the con- an 18-12 record in the 1 Lost color 23 Company thinker and Sunday’s final. Ole ing from offseason shoul- SEC, and hope to con- fidence I had last year in 2 Sad poem 24 European resort Miss coach Mike Bianco der surgery on his shoul- tinue that momentum it,” Self said. “I’m able to said seeding won’t matter der. into the postseason. Said switch sides with it.” much in Hoover. “I was asking what “The truth is it feels Stricklin: “The bottom the reason was, why, and Following three ap- like the league is loaded line is our talent level’s (MSU interim coach Gary pearances since the lay- better, our depth is bet- every year,” Bianco said. Henderson) said I have to off, Self feels his strength ter, but our experience is “If you don’t play well, work my strength back is where it needs to be. you’ll lose. Everyone is I think the thing where up, be able to throw with He said he could have good and everyone can you see the difference in confidence, and throw it beat you if you don’t play every single category.” where I want to,” Self said. entered the series finale your best baseball.” SOUTH CAROLINA A “To that moment, I hadn’t against Florida on Satur- Some other things to THREAT gotten to that point, but day if asked. He said he South Carolina looked watch when the SEC Tour- then I showed him I can hopes to pitch Tuesday. like it might not even nament starts on Tuesday: do it. “I’m very proud of Ri- PROSPECT make the NCAA tourna- “I was so ready to get ley. He’s overcome a lot, PA R ADISE ment a month ago. Now back on the mound, but The SEC is once again the Gamecocks look like I had to be patient. Ev- and he’s going out there full of highly-rated Major they could be very suc- erything from long toss, all out,” MSU right fielder League Baseball prospects cessful in the postseason. you’re constantly working Elijah MacNamee said. who could be picked very Led by first-year coach on the new pitches: flat “We missed him. We very early in next month’s ama- Mark Kingston, South grounds, bullpens. It kind much need him.” teur draft. Among the big- Carolina is 11-4 over its of helps that I got that gest names: Auburn pitcher past 15 conference games time off so I could work Follow Dispatch sports Casey Mize, Florida pitcher and has won five series in on some stuff I needed to writer Brett Hudson on WHATZITWHATZIT ANSWERANSWER Brady Singer, Florida third a row. work on.” Twitter @Brett_Hudson Log cabin Log cabin The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 5B Awards Continued from Page 1B SEC Player of the year (Matt men in batting average (.348), home runs (15). dog to receive All-SEC Fresh- All-SEC honors in three-straight LaPorta, 2005 and 2007; Mike runs scored (49) hits (72), and Mascia holds a 3.99 GPA man recognition, and the first seasons. He is the first Diamond Zunino, 2011). total bases (119). He ranks sec- in biomolecular engineering. since Mangum in 2016. Allen is Dawg to be named to the SEC Arkansas’ Heston Kjerstad ond with 46 RBIs, and his .348 He has been a member of the also the first Freshman All-SEC All-Defensive Team twice. was named SEC Freshman of average is sixth best among all Dean’s List in all five semesters infielder for State since Connor Olenek, a junior outfielder the Year, and Georgia’s Keegan SEC players. and shadowed interventional Powers in 2007. out of Winter Park, Florida, led McGovern and Tennessee’s O’Sullivan, in his 11th sea- heart surgeon Dr. Venero at UT Mangum raised his total the SEC in overall batting av- Nico Mascia were honored as son as Florida’s coach, led the Medical Center and oversaw ap- of All-SEC awards to seven erage (.373) and in conference co-Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Gators to the SEC regular-sea- proximately 100 hours of oper- in his three-year career. It is play (.404). Olenek has struck India leads the SEC in sever- son championship and 41 wins. ating. Mascia has a .278 batting the second time Mangum has out just 13 times, making him al offensive categories, includ- Florida was ranked No. 1 or No. average with 14 extra-base hits been named first-team All-SEC the toughest player to strike ing slugging percentage (.730), 2 in each week of the regular and 26 runs scored. (2016) and his third-career All- out in the league. His season in- on-base percentage (.506), and season. Allen, the SEC Freshman of SEC honor (second team in cluded a 23-game hitting streak walks (45). He is third in home McGovern holds a 3.48 the Week, is the only Bulldog 2017). that spanned nearly the entire- runs (16), total bases (130), and grade-point average in biology. to start all 55 games. Thirty of Mangum ended the regular ty of SEC play. batting average (.365). He had He has been named to the SEC those starts have come at first season leading the SEC in hits Fortes, a semifinalist for the a 24-game hitting streak earlier Academic Honor Roll in every base. He posted a 1.077 slug- (82), second in doubles (20), Johnny Bench Award, hit .299 this season, the longest in the semester and is a member of ging percentage and a .571 on- and fifth in batting average with 11 home runs, including SEC and the third longest in UGA’s Student-Athlete Lead- base percentage last weekend (.350). six in SEC play, tying for the Florida history. ership Academy, chosen based in a three-game sweep of then- The Pearl native has also now team lead. The junior catcher Singer leads the SEC with on academic, athletic success, No. 1 Florida. been named to the SEC All-De- from Deland, Florida, threw out 10 wins and a 2.25 earned run leadership, and campus and Allen is hitting .301 with 14 fensive Team for the second-con- eight would-be base-stealers in average. Opponents are hitting community involvement. Mc- doubles, a league-leading five secutive year. Mangum is the SEC play and drove in 24 runs .186 against him. Govern leads the Bulldogs in triples, three home runs, and first Diamond Dawg since Tom- and hit six home runs in league Kjerstad leads all SEC fresh- batting (.330), runs (62), and 35 RBIs. He is the ninth Bull- my Raffo (1988-90) to receive games. Comics & Puzzles DILBERT Dear Abby EAR ABBY: some wonderful with him was over emotionally I’m writing in people at the and physically long ago. You Dresponse to senior living have given up enough of your “Requires Com- place, as well as life. Your husband is having panionship” (Feb. at the gym and all his needs met and now it’s 7), whose hus- in restaurants I your turn. band has atypical frequent, which Yes, I believe in marriage. Parkinson’s and helps with the But who is going to worry about she’s considering loneliness. you? People who judge you dating. My wife If the shoe don’t understand and won’t was diagnosed were on the other understand. Joining a support nine years ago, foot, I know she’d group may help, but don’t put and she, too, has do the same for yourself on the back burner. ZITS reached the point me. After all, that You count, too. Good luck and where she can no is what our mar- God bless. — SANDRA IN NEW longer walk, write riage is all about, JERSEY or speak. We “in sickness DEAR ABBY: I’m a 64-year- have, however, Dear Abby and in health, old woman who was in the found ways to ‘til death do us same boat for 15 years. My communicate and spend quali- part.” — JIM IN NEVADA husband was angry, pas- ty time together. DEAR JIM: Your letter is sive-aggressive and reclusive. I tried to care for her at inspirational. In your P.S. you Leaving him to die on his own home, but over the last year asked me to print it to help (of cancer) was unthinkable. and a half, it became too others. Your letter, and others So was actually dating. difficult. With the help of our I’m including here, may help to What saved my life and daughters, we found a wonder- put this sensitive subject into sanity was Meetup. With my ful senior living place where perspective: husband’s blessing, I joined she is happy. I go to the gym DEAR ABBY: I am a young and participated in five social GARFIELD every morning, then visit with 57-year-old woman. My groups with different inter- her and have lunch. I bring her husband has Parkinson’s and ests — lunch with the ladies, clothes home to wash and take brain tumors. We have a son dinners and hikes, craft clubs, care of anything she may need with autism, so I have been etc. I was out with communi- or want. We spend the holidays a caregiver for more than 30 cative people at least twice a together with the family at her years of marriage. week and came home happier, place to make things special. To “Requires” I say: Take usually with restaurant treats We are both 81, married time for yourself, but do not and stories to share. 57 years. I, too, am lonely tell your husband. Enjoy what “R.C.’s” life does not need and sad at times, but I love years you have left and grab to feel like it’s over. It’s possi- her more than the world and some of the happiness you ble to plant new seedlings for want to make sure she is well deserve. Don’t let anyone tell the future while not causing taken care of and content. As you that you are cheating on any problems now. — WISHING for companionship, I have met your husband. The life you had HER WELL IN CALIFORNIA CANDORVILLE Horoscopes TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May respect one another today. what’s in front of you with an 22). This solar return brings TAURUS (April 20-May 20). excellent attitude and life will new levels and kinds of sharing. There’s something so beautiful open favorably to you. You’ll share a belief and make about needing less out of a LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If a friend. You’ll share an activity situation — or, better yet, not you’re spending just about every and bring lots of love into your needing anything from it. Objec- waking moment trying to make life. You’ll share a goal and tivity allows you to see where this existence work out accord- change the world. Special the opportunities lie. ing to plan, you’re not leaving moments include an award in GEMINI (May 21-June 21). much room for serendipity to July and an investment in Sep- You’ll be in a position to guess swoop in and give you a twirl. tember. You’ll bank on what you “who done it.” When ques- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). learn. Cancer and Scorpio adore tioned, innocent people can get Proverbially, there will come a BABY BLUES you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, just as rattled as guilty people. day in which the last shall be 8, 20, 27 and 31. In this case, it will be better to first, assuming that the last ARIES (March 21-April 19). acquit all than to accuse the even care about such things. No one can understand all that wrong person. The truly enlightened, proba- goes into being another person. CANCER (June 22-July bly wouldn’t. Rank and order We may know something of a 22). With so many uncontrol- will have a bearing on today’s person’s challenges and respon- lable factors involved in finding proceedings. sibilities, but we can never know your way, you’d do well not to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). it all — a fact that helps us worry about too much. Handle It’s good to rattle the power structure once in a while in the name of justice. Without checks and balances, things get far off-balance indeed. In a related matter, be careful not to confuse acceptable with extraordinary. BEETLE BAILEY SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re right in step with all that’s going on around you in the world. You spot the worthy trends, note the buzzwords and adopt the most useful aspects of the prevailing style. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Glamorous jobs can be horrible and the jobs no one wants to do can be dreamy. So don’t be quick to judge. You’ll do what needs to be done in the classiest way you can think to do it. MALLARD FILMORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The action is like a train to- day, rushing forward with great power. One switch can head things in an entirely different direction. One crossing can stop the action in its tracks. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Many will try to tell you what you need, feed you a vision of a “new and improved” you, or supply a so-called better way of going about life. But you have to stop and ask yourself — how do they know what’s best FAMILY CIRCUS for you? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The things you find luxuri- ous don’t decorate the pages of popular magazines. These items are random and specific to you. 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County, Mississippi, on same ad, but prices may not total over $100, no relists. Nichols as the Substi- the 8th day of May A.D., Legal Notices 0010 tLegaluted Notices Trust e0010e by instru- 2Legal018 Notices. This 0010is to give no- Painting & Papering 1620 General Help Wanted 3200 Apts For Rent: West 7050 Commercial Property For Houses For Sale: Northside ment dated May 3, tice to all persons hav- Rent 7100 8150 IN THE CHANCERY 2018, and duly recor- ing claims against said CLIFF'S PAINTING. Cliff THE GOLDEN Triangle COURT OF LOWNDES ded in Mortgage Book estate to Probate and Baswell. Free estim- Planning and Develop- COMMERCIAL PROPER- FSBO: 3BR/2BA w/ al- COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 2018 at Page 9230 in Register same with the ates. Interior/Exterior ment District is accept- TIES/Retail/Office most 1800 sq. ft. Sits the office of the Chan- Chancery Clerk of work. 30 years experi- ing applications for part- Spaces starting @ off Jolly Rd. on 1.9 ac. IN RE: cery Clerk of Lowndes Lowndes County, Mis- ence. Many references. time personal care at- $285/mo. Downtown & Fenced backyard, new County, Mississippi, pri- sissippi, within ninety 662-327-9079. tendants to work in the East Columbus loca- s/s appliances, new ESTATE OF JOYCE M. or to the posting and (90) days from this 662-386-0006. Golden Triangle area. tions. 662-435-4188. hardwood floors CHALTRY, DECEASED first publication of the date. A failure to so Pro- Applicants must have a throughout, carpet in Substituted Trustee’s bate and Register said valid driver's license, re- OFFICE SPACE: 2,000 bedrooms & ceramic tile TIMOTHY W. CHALTRY, Notice of Sale; and claim will forever bar the liable transportation and baths. If privacy is what EXECUTOR same. SULLIVAN'S PAINT liability insurance on square feet. 294 Chubby Dr. Flexible leas- you are looking for, this WHEREAS, default hav- SERVICE vehicle. Contact Phyllis is the house for you! NO. 44CH1:18-pr- ing been made in the This the 9th day of May, Certified in lead Flake at the Golden Tri- ing terms. Available now. 662-328-8254. Asking $164,900. Must Take down 00093-HJD terms and conditions of 2018. removal. Offering spe- angle Planing and Devel- be pre-approved for said deed of trust and cial prices on interior & opment District, 106 Mi- loan. Call 662-251- that “for rent” NOTICE TO CREDITORS the entire debt secured /s/ Jeff Smith exterior painting, pres- ley Drive, Starkville, MS. Houses For Rent: Northside 9041 for private show- thereby having been de- JEFF SMITH sure washing & sheet No telephone calls 7110 ing by appt. only! Letters Testamentary clared to be due and rock repairs. please. sign and get payable in accordance PUBLISH: 5/15, 5/22, Free Estimates have been granted and 3/2 WITH office and Houses For Sale: Caledonia issued to Timothy W. with the terms thereof, & 5/29/2018 Call 435-6528 Medical / Dental 3300 fenced backyard. Con- fast results Chaltry, Executor of the the Citizens National venient to retail but has 8450 Estate of Joyce M. Bank of Meridian as the Building & Remodeling 1120 DENTAL OFFICE- Look- privacy on cul de sac w/ Chaltry, deceased, by legal holder of said in- Sitting With The Sick / Elderly ing for a full time, exper- great neighbors. 3BR/2BA in Ridgeland with an easy the Chancery Court of debtedness, has re- Tom Hatcher, LLC 1780 ienced Dental Assistant $950/month + deposit. Estates. 226 Justin Cir. Lowndes County, Mis- quested the under- Custom Construction, for a Columbus prac- 662-386-0157 Newly remodeled. classified ad. sissippi, on the 17th signed Substituted Restoration, Remodel- NEED PERSONAL CARE? tice. If you are a team Caledonia school dist. day of May, 2018. This Trustee to execute the 15 Years Experience. $164,900. 662-245- ing, Repair, Insurance player and have a de- Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070 COLONIAL TOWN- is to give notice to all trust and sell the prop- claims. 662-364-1769. Certified Nurse Asst. 1191 or 662-549-9298. sire to strive for excel- HOUSES. 2 & 3 bed- persons having claims erty described herein in Licensed & Bonded Alzheimer & Dementia SMALL APT, close to Call today lence we have a place room w/ 2-3 bath town- against said estate to accordance with the Care Exp. Ref's Avail. MSU, walking distance. for you. Must be know- houses. $600 to $695. 3BR/2BA, Caledonia Probate and Register terms of said Deed of 662-251-8942 Partially furnished incl ledgeable in all aspects 662-549-9555. Ask for School Dist, completely to place same with the Chan- Trust with the sales pro- W S CONSTRUCTION W/D. $500/mo + dep. of chair – side dentistry Glenn or text. updated, fenced back cery Clerk of Lowndes ceeds to be applied to Building, remodeling, Call 662-722-0020, metal roofing, painting and have experience yard, 1.6ac, w/ 1BR your ad. County, Mississippi, said indebtedness and Stump Removal 1790 with digital x-rays and leave msg or text. within ninety (90) days all expenses incurred as & all home repairs. Houses For Rent: West 7150 apt. Affordable price. 662-242-3471 dental software applica- Call 662-574-0082. after the first publica- a result of said default; tions. Please forward Apts For Rent: Other 7080 tion of this Notice to and your resume to: 1,000 SF brick home 328-2424 Creditors. A failure to so Childcare 1180 dentalofficeofcolumbus 2BR/2BA w/appliances Houses For Sale: Starkville NOW, THEREFORE, the 1 & 2 BR Apts for Rent. Probate and Register @gmail.com Military & 6th Ave N. & D/W. CH/A. Located 8460 undersigned Substi- said claim will forever CHILDCARE SERVICES CH&A and Owner pays in Mayhew. $575/mo. + Lots & Acreage 8600 bar the same. tuted Trustee will on the Look No Further!! Qual- dep. No HUD. No Pets. Truck Driving 3700 water. $350 per month, 5th day of June, 2018, ity Childcare Services deposit required. Call 662-327-5266. offer for sale at public Residential or Commer- /s/ Timothy W. Chaltry Are Available For The 662-352-4776. cial lots in Highlands Timothy W. Chaltry, Ex- outcry to the highest Golden Triangle Area!! ALLSTUMP GRINDING CLASS A CDL DRIVER SERVICE with 5 years Truck & Houses For Rent: Caledonia Plantation, Starkville. ecutor bidder for cash and will Call 662.343.8386 or Close to campus. Per- sell within legal hours GET 'ER DONE! Lowboy Trailer experi- 1BR/1BA located in his- 7160 662.813.3672. toric Downtown Colum- CONVENIENCE, COM- fect for building! Ask OF COUNSEL: (being between the We can grind all your ence to load, haul, & Serious Inquiries Only, bus. $550/mo. No FORT and Charm Await about our size options! M. Jay Nichols, MB # hours of 11:00 a.m. stumps. Hard to reach unload heavy construc- CALEDONIA SCHOOL Please!! pets. References req. a New Family - 5/6 Bed- Eaton Land Develop- 10066 and 4:00 p.m.) at the places, blown over tion equipment. District- 5027 Cal-Ko- Call 662-328-8655, room, 5 bath home on ment 662-361-7711. The Nichols Firm, PLLC Easternmost front door roots, hillsides, back- Overnight travel re- lola Rd, 3 BR, 2 BA, General Services 1360 leave message. wooded lot in secluded, Post Office Box 1081 of the Lowndes County yards, pastures. Free quired. Only qualified 1278 sq ft, all electric safe neighborhood. First Columbus, MS 39703- Courthouse in Colum- estimates. You find it, applicants with clean CH/A. $1000 mnth, FREE TRAINING - floor Master, open floor SUMMER SPECIAL 1081 bus, Mississippi, the we'll grind it! MVR, current medical DEPOT APARTMENTS, $1000 dep. No pets. Job & Life Skills plus plan, remodeled kit- 1.95 acre lots. (662) 243-7312; (662) following described 662-361-8379 examiner’s certificate Downtown Columbus. Call 662-251-7366. Computer Training for chen and living area. Good/bad credit. 328-4345 FAX property located in and no accidents need Beautiful, newly con- Women. Tues & Thurs Lots of storage. Bonus 10% down, as low as jnichols@thenicholsfirm. Lowndes County, Mis- apply. Fax resume to structed 1BR/1BA day classes start Au- Houses For Rent: Starkville area over Garage. Great $199/mo. Eaton Land. net sissippi, to-wit: Tree Services 1860 662-492-4490 or email apartments in the his- 662-361-7711 gust 28th at Christian jm.sitemasters@ toric Depot. Granite, SS 7170 location. Open House - Women's Job Corps. June 2/3, 2-4 pm, Publish: May 22, May The following described A&T Tree Service yahoo.com appl, heart pine floors Minimum H.S. Diploma 1170 Meadowlark 29, and June 5, 2018 real property located in Bucket truck & stump and unlimited parking. Mobile Homes for Sale 8650 or Equivalent required. removal. Free est. 1 unit @ $750. Drive, Starkville. Lowndes County, Mis- Enrolling Now. 662-722- OTR CDL (Class A) truck IN THE CHANCERY sissippi, to-wit: Serving Columbus One month rent + secur- 662-418-6718 ASSUME PAYMENTS COURT OF LOWNDES 3016 or 662-597-1030 since 1987. Senior driver with flatbed exper- ity deposit with credit [email protected] 3BR/2BA S/W ience. Home on week- COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Beginning at the South- citizen disc. Call Alvin @ check. Will take small $249.00 per mo. HILL'S PRESSURE 242-0324/241-4447 ends. $1000+ weekly dogs! Call Royce Huds- 3BR/2BA D/W east corner of Section pay. L& M Trucking, Houses For Sale: Other 8500 IN THE MATTER OF THE 7, Township 16 South, WASHING. Commercial/ "We'll go out on a limb peth, Rhett Real Estate, $349.00 per mo. ESTATE OF residential. House, con- for you!" LLC, 662-251-7317 662-329-3333 OR 4BR/2BA D/W Range 17 West, or 662-295-3624. OPEN HOUSE FRANCES M. PERKINS, Lowndes County, Mis- crete, sidewalks & mo- cell, 662-242-0284. Sat., May 26, 1-3pm $399.00 per mo. DECEASED sissippi (being in the bile washing. Free est. Sun., May 27, 1-3pm 662-372-4080 centerline of a paved Call 662-386-8925 General Merchandise 4600 DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA, 50054 Sunset Point Dr. 662-570-1375 ROBERT M. PERKINS, county road); thence run J&A TREE REMOVAL CH&A, 1 story, W/D, Aberdeen, MS 38821 PETITIONER Work from a bucket NEW IN box! Computer- North 86 degrees 01 historic district, 1 block 2BR/2BA Cabin on GIANT FOUR BEDROOM. MUSIC LESSONS truck. Insured/bonded. ized Brother Sewing Ma- minute West a distance from downtown, $575/ waterway with 2 acres. 4BR/2BA, central A/C, Guitar, Bass & Theory: Call Jimmy for a free es- chine. 110 stitches. CAUSE NO.: 2018- of 1,867.4 feet along mo. + $575 dep. NO Excellent condition. skirting, delivery & set, $25 per hour timate 662-386-6286. Comes w/ hard case 0086-D the South line of said PETS. 662-574-8789. Southern Living Design. ONLY $59,975. Chords, Scales, Modes cover/wide extension Section 7 to the point of Peaceful & Quiet area. Call 662-213-9197. 662-372-4080 & more! Call Jimbo @ table. $250. Serious in- NOTICE TO CREDITORS beginning; thence con- 662-570-1375 662-364-1687 General Help Wanted 3200 quiries only. 662-549- tinue North 86 degrees If no answer leave FIRST FULL MONTH Mobile Homes for Rent 7250 Investment Property 8550 STATE OF MISSISSIPPI 01 minute West a dis- voicemail or text. 7921. RENT FREE! 2 Bedroom COUNTY OF LOWNDES tance of 23.6 feet along CONTRACTOR SEEKING Apts/Townhomes experienced carpenter. 3BR/1.5BA, window AC, 3 RENTAL Houses. BRAND NEW Single a fence; thence run Lawn & Garden 4630 $390-$600 Monthly. Stanley Rd, in Caledo- 1224 4th St S. - $43k Wide, 16x80, 3 Bed, 2 Letters Testamentary North 11 degrees 09 NEED PERSONAL CARE? Please call: Lease, Deposit & Cred- 662-570-9464 for info. nia. Walking distance to 904 Waterworks Rd - Bath, $5000 Down, have been granted and minutes West a dis- 15 Years Experience. Hayes Daylily Garden it Check. Coleman school. $350/mo + $37k $500 month. Delivered issued to the under- tance of 494.8 feet to Certified Nurse Asst. 1069 New Hope Rd. Realty, 662-329-2323. $200 dep. 662-352- 76 Daisy Lane - $40k to your lot!! Call 662- signed upon the Estate the South side of Bar- Alzheimer & Dementia 662-251-6665 4776. Call 205-712-5745. 401-1093. of Frances M. Perkins, ton’s Ferry-Caledonia Care Exp. Ref's Avail. SERVICE TECHNICIAN is open; 8-12 Mon-Sat, deceased, by the Chan- Road; thence run North 662-251-8942 late afternoons by appt. cery Court of Lowndes 67 degrees 13 minutes for local pest control COLEMAN RENT A fully equipped INVESTORS OPPORTUN- LOT MODEL - Must Go!! County, Mississippi, on East a distance of company. Applicant PRIVATE SITTER w/ im- RENTALS camper w/utilities & ITY: 10 unit apartment Brand New Double Wide the 9th day of May 141.8 feet along said must be organized, de- Free Pets 5100 TOWNHOUSES & APARTMENTS peccable references. cable from $145/wk - complex, leases at Discounted to $10,000. 2018. This is to give no- South side of road to a pendable, work well with Ready to serve your $535/month. 3 Colum- $350 per month per Only one left! Call 662- tice to all persons hav- fence; thence run South the public, and have FOUND: SMALL brown & family's needs. Don't 1 BEDROOM bus locations. 662-242- unit. Corner of Military & 401-1093 for more info. ing claims against said 01 degree 13 minutes good driving record with white dog on East Tib- hesitate, call Ms. Carol 7653 or 601-940-1397. 6th Ave. N. $199k. estate to Probate and West a distance of valid driver's license. bee Rd. in West Point. 2 BEDROOMS Call 662-352-4776. today @ 662-648-7257. Drug test required. Call 662-494-1819. Register same with the 542.1 feet along said 3 BEDROOMS Rooms For Rent 7450 NEED A HOME? Chancery Clerk of fence to the point of be- Apply at 107 Gardner Credit a problem? Lowndes County, Mis- Blvd. No phone calls. Lots & Acreage 8600 Call the Credit Experts, ginning, containing 0.94 WORK WANTED: Pets 5150 BEDROOM FOR RENT in sissippi, within ninety LEASE, Columbus Home Center. acres, more or less, ly- Licensed & Bonded-car- my home, West Point. (90) days from the first ing and being in the PITBULL PUPPIES. Full- 8.5 ACRE building site. 662-372-4080 pentry, painting, & de- DEPOSIT Compl furn w/ appl, util Paved frontage, water

publication date of this © The Dispatch 662-570-1375 Southwest Quarter of molition. Landscaping, blooded. Mixed with & cable. No kids, no Notice to Creditors. A MARATHON EQUIPMENT AND and power. 2741 East the Southeast Quarter gutters cleaned, bush American & Gator Pit. pets. $105/wk, $440/ failure to so Probate Hiring For price, call Tibbee Rd., West Point. of Section 7, Township hogging, clean-up work, CREDIT CHECK mo. 662-295-4701. 662-295-0250. and Register said claim 16 South, Range 17 pressure washing, mov- SKILLED WELDERS 662-352-6806. USED MOBILE HOMES. will forever bar the West, Lowndes County, ing help & furniture Immediately!! Singlewides starting at Starting pay is Houses For Sale: Northside $2,500.00 same. Mississippi. repair. 662-242-3608 Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 662-329-2323 LAND FRONTING High- $17.02/hour and, with 8150 way 50 & Holly Hills Rd. Doublewides starting at This the 17th day of Being the same prop- the progressive pay 68 Acres of beautiful $19,900.00 Lawn Care / Landscaping scale that we offer, you 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- 662-372-4080 May 2018. erty conveyed to Cheryl ments & townhouses. 2411 HWY 45 N 2BR/1BA house. Elec woods. 662-312-5184. K. Adams by deed from 1470 can earn up to wall heat. Window AC. Realtor Owned. 662-570-1375 $20.69/hour within a Call for more info. 662- COLUMBUS, MS /s/ Robert M. Perkins, Joe D. Adams recorded 328-8254. Remodeled. Fenced Executor 8/23/1991 in Deed INFINITY LANDSCAPING year! Full benefits avail- yard. Owner fin. avail. Resort Property 8750 Book 952, Page 361, in Mowing, landscaping, able on your first day of w/Cash down. 1016 LOTS FOR RENT. Quiet, PUBLISH: 5/22, 5/29, the Office of the Chan- and clean up. employment. Apply at Apts For Rent: East 7020 SEVERAL 1 and 2 bed- safe New Hope location. room apartments for Shady St. 352-4776 10.4 ACRES in High- & 6/5/2018 cery Clerk of Lowndes Call for FREE quote! doveresg.com. High You provide your own lands Plantation, Stark- County, Mississippi. 662-574-2276 school diploma or GED TOWNHOUSE. 2BR/1.5 rent. $375.00 up. Vari- mobile home. Lots for ous locations. Good ref- ville. Resort status, can STATE OF MISSISSIPPI required. EEO. BA. New ceramic tile & 3BR/2BA in Bluecutt $140-$180/mo. Free be Commercial. Road carpet. Central air & erences required. No Title to the property is JESSE & BEVERLY'S Marathon Equipment, Estates, CH/A, 2 car first month rent to quali- frontage & beautiful hill heat. HUD accepted. pets. Call Long & Long COUNTY OF LOWNDES believed to be good, but LAWN SERVICE. Mow- Co Rd 9, Vernon, AL garage, vaulted ceiling, fied applicants! Long overlooking valley. Sold 662-425-6954. 662-328-0770. SUBSTITUTED TRUST- I will sell only such title ing, cleanup, landscap- 35592 fireplace, new roof & term RVs ok. Lease, de- Whole or Divided. Eaton EE’S NOTICE OF SALE paint, inside/out. posit, references. as is vested in me as ing, sodding, & tree cut- Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Land Development, LTD Substituted Trustee. ting. 356-6525. $105k. 662-352-4776. 601-310-3528, Pam. 662-361-7711. TO CHERYL M. BEARD AKA CHERYL K. ADAMS PET GROOMER needed DATED this the 10th Autos For Sale 9150 AKA CHERYL MARIE day of May, 2018. TRACTOR SERVICES: with experience. Call us KIRKLAND BEARD AKA Bush hogging, mulch, if you're interested at 2002 CHRYSLER CHERYL BEARD BESIMI /s/ Aubrey E. Nichols yard/garden tilling, (662) 524-4145 Cars AND/OR HER HEIRS AT leveling, or other small or come visit us at Sebring LXI. Needs AUBREY E. NICHOLS, work. Sold as is. $750 LAW OR OTHER INTER- Substituted Trustee tractor services. 334 W. Broad Street in ESTED PARTIES: Call 662-769-5494. West Point, MS. Houses obo. Call or text 662-329-6650. Publish: May 15, 22, Furniture WHEREAS, heretofore and 29, 2018 General Help Wanted 3200 on the 25th day of Octo- Five Questions: ber, 2010, Cheryl M. IN THE CHANCERY Lots Beard aka Cheryl K. COURT OF LOWNDES Adams executed and COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI delivered unto Don O. Pets 1 Ring Rogers, III, Trustee, for IN RE: THE ESTATE OF & more... the use and benefit of MARIE S. CHANDLER, around the the Citizens National DECEASED Bank of Meridian, a collar deed of trust covering JEFF SMITH, ADMINIS- You can find or sell just about the real estate herein- TRATOR after described, which anything in The Classifieds. said deed of trust is CAUSE NO. 2018-0077- 2 Pomegran- fully recorded in Mort- C gage Book 2010 at ate Page 23943 of the land NOTICE TO CREDITORS Call us at records of Lowndes County, Mississippi; STATE OF MISSISSIPPI and COUNTY OF LOWNDES 662-328-2424 3 Taiwan or email us at classifieds@ WHEREAS, the Citizens Letters of Administra- National Bank of Meridi- tion have been granted cdispatch.com to place an ad an, being the present and issued to the under- 4 “3rd Rock owner and holder of the signed upon the estate in the indebtedness secured of MARIE S. CHANDER, by the aforesaid deed of deceased, by the Chan- from the Sun” trust, appointed the un- cery Court of Lowndes dersigned Aubrey E. County, Mississippi, on Nichols as the Substi- the 8th day of May A.D., tuted Trustee by instru- 2018. This is to give no- 5 Oral Rob- ment dated May 3, tice to all persons hav- 2018, and duly recor- ing claims against said erts ded in Mortgage Book estate to Probate and 2018 at Page 9230 in Register same with the the office of the Chan- Chancery Clerk of cery Clerk of Lowndes Lowndes County, Mis- County, Mississippi, pri- sissippi, within ninety or to the posting and (90) days from this first publication of the date. A failure to so Pro- Substituted Trustee’s bate and Register said Notice of Sale; and claim will forever bar the same. WHEREAS, default hav- ing been made in the This the 9th day of May, terms and conditions of 2018. said deed of trust and the entire debt secured /s/ Jeff Smith thereby having been de- JEFF SMITH clared to be due and payable in accordance PUBLISH: 5/15, 5/22, with the terms thereof, & 5/29/2018 the Citizens National Bank of Meridian as the legal holder of said in- debtedness, has re- quested the under- signed Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell the prop- erty described herein in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust with the sales pro- ceeds to be applied to said indebtedness and all expenses incurred as a result of said default; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned Substi- tuted Trustee will on the 5th day of June, 2018, offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash and will sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the Easternmost front door of the Lowndes County Courthouse in Colum- bus, Mississippi, the following described property located in Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi, to-wit:

The following described real property located in Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi, to-wit:

Beginning at the South- east corner of Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 17 West, Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi (being in the centerline of a paved county road); thence run North 86 degrees 01 minute West a distance of 1,867.4 feet along the South line of said Section 7 to the point of beginning; thence con- tinue North 86 degrees 01 minute West a dis- tance of 23.6 feet along a fence; thence run North 11 degrees 09 minutes West a dis- tance of 494.8 feet to the South side of Bar- ton’s Ferry-Caledonia Road; thence run North 67 degrees 13 minutes East a distance of 141.8 feet along said South side of road to a fence; thence run South 01 degree 13 minutes West a distance of 542.1 feet along said fence to the point of be- ginning, containing 0.94 acres, more or less, ly- ing and being in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 17 West, Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Being the same prop- erty conveyed to Cheryl K. Adams by deed from Joe D. Adams recorded 8/23/1991 in Deed Book 952, Page 361, in the Office of the Chan- cery Clerk of Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Title to the property is believed to be good, but I will sell only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.

DATED this the 10th day of May, 2018.

/s/ Aubrey E. Nichols AUBREY E. NICHOLS, Substituted Trustee

Publish: May 15, 22, and 29, 2018