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Sheboygan victorious at Greg Johnson/Al Erickson Tournament

ESCANABA — Five consecutive singles set the early tone for Sheboygan, Wis. in an 11-5 American Legion baseball triumph over Marinette here Sunday. The victory enabled the A’s to improve to 7-2 and secure their first title in three years in the Gregg Johnson/Al Erickson Memorial tournament ...

U.P. Athletes compete in U.P. All-Star Football Game

MARQUETTE — Team Royal generated enough offense and let its defense do the rest in a 28-19 victory over Team White in the Upper Peninsula All-Star football game here Saturday. “This was a fun game,” Team Royal (Calumet) coach Josh Frantti said. “I think the guys did an awesome job ...

Another wet race

The second race of the Escanaba Yacht Club (EYC)'s June series was held on Wednesday. Rain nearly kept the three participating boats from going out, but skippers preferred to make the most of the short sailing season and race in spite of the soggy conditions. Variable winds from around the ...

Firecracker Run

GLADSTONE — The Fran Cannon Firecracker five and 2½-mile run is taking place here July 4. Also included is a 2½-mile walk and a one-mile kids’ run. Entry fee is $35 for the five-mile run, $30 for the 2½-mile run and $20 for the walk. The kids’ run, which begins at 8 a.m., costs ...

Escanaba Cubs crush Niagara in season opener

ESCANABA — Walks and errors told the story here Tuesday night as the Escanaba Cubs defeated Niagara 20-1. Carter Seidel got the start for Niagara and allowed eight runs on three hits with eight walks in the first inning. Daunte Sandoval took over in relief and gave up 12 runs and walked 10 ...