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Today in Sports Aug. 20

1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia. 1931 — Helen Wills Moody beats Eileen Bennett Whitingstall 6-4, 6-1 to capture the women’s title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1944 — Robert Hamilton upsets Byron Nelson in the final round 1 up to win the PGA Championship. 1960 — Holland’s Hairos II, driven by Willem Geersen, wins the second International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway before a record crowd of 54,861. 1990 — George Steinbrenner ...

Tips to determine how big a home you really need

Shopping for a new home is an exciting experience. As prospective buyers shop around and attend open houses, they are likely to fine-tune their list of what they need and what they want in their next home. One choice buyers will be faced with is how much home to buy. Determining how much ...

Rebirth of Manistique ball field

MANISTIQUE, Mich. — A long-dormant piece of local nostalgia got a second chance thanks to a partnership between Schoolcraft County 4-H, ProAmpac Manistique, Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), Schoolcraft County Road Commission, DesJarden Excavating, Bichler Concrete and Gravel, and numerous personnel and community volunteers. After years of sitting unused for games, the iconic community ball field is being rebuilt and restored to once again serve local youth, families, and athletes. Local 4-H baseball and softball program has been increasing with participants each year, and with over ...

Area agencies to conduct active assailant training

RAPID RIVER — The public may notice an increase in law enforcement activity in the Rapid River and Menominee areas as multiple agencies conduct active assailant training exercises this week. The Rapid River High School will be the site of a multi-agency active assailant training exercise ...