Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive
A Publisher Extra® Newspaper

Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan • Page 18

Location:
Battle Creek, Michigan
Issue Date:
Page:
18
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

8B Thursday, June 21, 2007 SPORTS Battle Creek Enquirer Fauns sunpport JmMof's move to Meedhrick -f -i 1 JUNIOR, from IB Mike Hill, her husband, sighed a few feet away. "Oh no," he said. Then his wife pulled up her vx'i 1 7, "-i .0 ASSOCIATED PRESS Patti Duesterhoeft, left, of Hutchinson, and Jeni Culver of Sheldon, Iowa sign Dale Earnhardt pit wall before the start of the Citizens Bank 400. 1 1 11 I hi 1 1 1 1 Wkimifm-; i fTiinnnii i dti left pant leg to proudly show off a '3' tattoo within a red heart on her ankle. It was a tribute to Earnhardt Sr.

"I'm glad I didn't get the No. 8 tattooed on me, too," she said. Since 1999, Junior has driven the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet. The number and beer synonymous with him that is plastered on his clothing and merchandise might be outdated after this season.

Dale Earnhardt Inc. is willing to entertain offers for Junior to take No. 8 with him, but DEI officials said last week he has not made a formal request for it. Teresa Earnhardt, his stepmother, leases the rights to the number that was also used by his grandfather, Ralph. NASCAR owns the numbers, but gives first choice to the team that held the number the previous year.

Only in rare circumstances does NASCAR not offer the number to the same team that held it the year before. "It would be great to keep the 8. I'm sure my fans would appreciate that," Junior said. "You kind of have to keep the mind-set that you might have to change numbers, so you start looking at other numbers. "There are a lot of numbers out there that I could use or would use or would like to use.

It would be kind of cool." Anheuser-Busch officials would like to stick with the AS CAR's iconic driver, but Rick Hendrick has four primary sponsors under contract through next year and he doesn't plan to alter those deals just to open a spot for Bud. If Earnhardt is promoting another beer, bottled water or even toothpicks, chances are Rick Kilbride will support the product. The 50-year-old fan was standing among about 100 people outside Junior's souvenir trailers on Sunday after adding key chains and a hat to what he called an "extreme" collection. ASSOCIATED PRESS Dale Earnhardt Jr. race fan Ron Arnold of Kalamazoo holds up Earnhardt's number before the start of the Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Sunday.

Arnold said he's going to save Junior's old merchandise, especially a collection of his diecast cars that includes Busch models from the late 1990s. "They're going to be collector's items down the road," the 40-year-old fan said. "When he makes the move, I'll buy his new stuff. When it comes out, I'll get it." paid tribute to the fan base known as the "Red Army," sporting Junior's name, number or beer of choice on bandanas, hats, T-shirts, jerseys, bikinis, sunglasses and head- drick's, I'll keep buying more of his stuff. It doesn't matter who he's driving with." Souvenir trailers throughout the Irish Hills, located about 75 miles west of Detroit, LOCAL SPORTS CALENDARNOTICES Junior said he has been surprised by the support.

"You didn't really know what their reaction was going to be, but they've always been supportive in the past," he said. "Certainly, this is a little bit bigger deal than anything else I've ever done, and they continue to be supportive." GORDON, WIFE HAVE GIRL NEWYORK.N.Y. Jeff Gordon won't have to miss a race for the birth of his daughter. NASCAR's four-time champion became a father Wednesday when his wife, model Ingrid Vandebosch, gave birth to a girl. Gordon announced on his Web site that Ella Sofia Gordon was born Wednesday morning.

"It's been an absolutely incredible experience," Gordon said. "Ingrid came through amazingly and we're both really happy and overjoyed. We can't wait to get home and start our lives together as a family." Gordon asked Mark Martin to be on standby this weekend in case he had to leave the race in Sonoma, to return for the birth. He said he'll travel to California later this week and participate in all on-track activities at Infineon Raceway. Gordon's baby was born two days after Tiger Woods' daughter.

Volleyball settinghitting camp for grades 9-12 is June 21-23, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $85. Camp run by Jenny Selent, head coach at Climax-Scotts High and an Ail-American from Spring Arbor.

Information available at TTS or call 269-370-2720. Volleyball defensive camp for grades 9-12 is June 28-30, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $75, run by Jenny Selent.

Information available at TTS or call 269-370-2720. Basketball camp. The 2006 WNBA champion Detroit Shock are coming to Triple Threat on Aug. 6-9. Cost is $100 per participant Signup forms can be picked up at Triple Threat or call 269-749-4263 for more info.

DANCE CLINIC Illegal Motion, a professional independent dance team that dances for the Battle Creek Knights' IBL pro team, is hosting a dance clinic for those between ages 5-17. The clinic includes two practice days as well as a halftime performance at a Knights game. Practice dates are Monday, June 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the St.

Philip High School gym. Halftime performance is Thursday, June 21 during game that begins 7:15 p.m. at Kellogg Arena. Cost is $25, and those registered by the first day will receive a t-shirt. For more info or to register, email illegalmotiondan ceteamyahoo.com or call 269-209-5892.

If unable to register, walk-ins welcome (although registering is preferred). DISC GOLF The Sunday Drive Disc Golf League plays Sundays through August For more info, see getawaysportsyahoo.com or call Chad at 269-979-1996. ROAD RACING The 21st annual Early Bird Exchange Club of Coldwater Independence Day 5K WalkRun and 1 Mile Fun Run is July 4. Registration starts 7:30 a.m. at Heritage Park.

Overall 5K Run winners and top three finishers in each category given awards, and first-place male and female finishers of the 5K RaceWalk will receive awards. Each 5K entrant who registers early will be guaranteed a t-shirt (those registering day of the race will receive a t-shirt as long as supplies last). Entry fee is $12 if paid by June 25, $15 after. Ribbons given to top four male and female finishers of the 1 Mile Fun Run (no fee for this run). Fun Run starts 8:10 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m.

For more info or to sign up, call Deb Zakrzewski at 517-639-4370 evenings. The Sister Girl 5K RunWalk is scheduled for Sunday. Expo and registration is at 3:30 p.m. with the runwalk at 5 p.m. Participation fee is $10.

Registration is Mon-Thur. 5-8 p.m. For more info, contact New Level Sports at (269) 964-9711 ext. 20 SHUFFLEBOARD The Battle Creek Shuffleboard Club will host a tournament at the city courts in Bailey Park: Monday, June 18 at 9 a.m., the 16th annual Wedel Any Double, register 8:30 to 9 a.m., cost is $5 per person. All players welcome.

For more info, call 721-8016. BICYCLING The Battle Creek Bicycle Club is accepting members. For more info, call Dennis Cayo at 269-729-4555. phones. Ron Arnold said he's going to save Junior's old merchandise, especially a collection of his diecast cars that includes Busch models from the late 1990s.

"They're going to be collector's items down the road," the 40-year-old fan from Kalamazoo said. "When he makes the move, I'll buy his new stuff. When it comes out, I'll get it." Arnold's obsession is not unique. Junior-related merchandise accounts for about 30 percent of NASCAR's sales. Earnhardt makes an estimated $20 million annually, half of which is believed to come from merchandise sales.

When Earnhardt announced May 10 he was leaving DEI, he worried about how his loyal followers would react. He didn't have to fret long. Sales of Earnhardt merchandise at race tracks are up 17 percent since his May 10 announcement, industry analysts said. At NASCAR, com, where his figures spiked 107 percent the first week, sales have now leveled off but are still slightly above last season's pace. On the wall of Junior's pit at MIS, one of the written messages included: "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Welcome to a winning team.

HMS." AAU track program. Participants will be instructed on the fundamentals and technique of the sport Participants will also run in several AAU-sanctioned track meets this summer. For more info and to sign up, contact Chris McCoy at New Level Sports 964-9711, ext 24 or Tim Wells at 274-4535. TENNIS: Accepting applicants for its summer youth tennis program, designed to teach youth the basic fundamentals, knowledge and etiquette of the sport For more info, contact Chris Clark and Breanna Watkins of New Level Sports at 964-9711, ext. 24 or Tim Wells at 274-4535.

GOLF: Accepting applicants for its golf program. Participants will be instructed on basic fundamentals, techniques, knowledge and etiquette of the sport. For more info, contact Carl Turner at 961-1367 or New Level Sports at 964-9711, ext. 24 or Tim Wells at 274-4535. BOXING: Accepting applicants for it boxing program.

Participants will be instructed on training techniques, fundamentals, history and knowledge of the sport For more info, contact Dana and Eddie Booker Jr. at 269-830-3322 or New Level Sports at 964-9711, ext 24. BOWLING: Accepting applicants for its bowling program via a partnership with Nottke's Family Fun Center. Participants will have the opportunity learn the basic fundamentals of the sport. For more info, contact New Level Sports at 964-9711, ext.

24. BASEBALLSOFTBALL: Accepting applications for its girls' youth softball and boys' youth baseball programs. The programs, sponsored by MLB, are designed to encourage sportsmanship, fundamentals and knowledge of the game through practice, study sessions, clinics, camps and game situations. Age groups ranging from 1st through 6th grade. To enroll, register at New Level Sports, 400 West Michigan, 964-9711, ext.

24, or call Tim Wells at 274-4535 (Softball: Amy Randolph 269-317-6534; Baseball: David Lee 269-274-0296). COACHES: Volunteer coaches are needed for all New Level Sports Programs including girls' softball and boys' baseball. For more info, contact Tim Wells at 274-4535 or New Level Sports at 964-9711, ext. 24 WATTLES PARK PROGRAMS NOTE: Signup forms and more information about all of the following programs can be obtained by calling Gary Lincoln at 979-4336 or at www.wmpc.net. SOCCER CAMP: The Wattles Park Men's Club, in partnership with Olivet College, will conduct its 11th annual Youth Soccer Camp from Aug.

6-12 at the 11 soccer fields at Wattles Park Elementary. Camp is open to all boys and girls from K-12. Camp times for grades 3-12 will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $110.

Camp times for grades K-2 will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and cost is $55. All campers receive t-shirt and a soccer ball. For a signup form or for more info, call the above number or call Olivet College soccer coach Hans Morgan at 269-749-7155. TRIPLE THREAT SPORTS Sand volleyball leagues now forming for Women's, Co-Ed Quads and Doubles.

Quads cost $200, doubles cost $100. Registration at TTS from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on June 18; money due at time of registration. Information available at TTS or call "I've got six or eight leather coats that I bought and just hang on the wall. I'll buy anything that has Jr.

on it toilet paper, Kleenex," Kilbride said. "When he goes to Hen- and running through the last week of July. Clinic runs three days a week, with exact dates available on registration forms. Athletes will be divided into groups according to age and skill level. Clinic will be held at Harper Creek High School, and is open to both boys and girls in grades 2-9.

Athletes do not have to be Harper Creek students. Registration forms available in the high school athletic office or by emailing Coach King at coach. kinghotmail.com. The St. Philip Volleyball Camp is July 23-26 at Triple Threat Sports and is open to the public.

Camp directed by St Philip coach Vicky Groat and the 2007 state champion volleyball team. Grades 3-6 will go from 8:30 to 11 a.m.; grades 7-9 will go from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $60 per player made out to Triple Threat Sports. Signup sheets also available at Triple Threat Sports.

Any questions, call 965-4263 or email miketriplethreatsportsbc. com. BASKETBALL The Cereal City HoopsterClaude Evans Summer camp runs through Aug. 17 at Claude Evans Park. Camp is for boys and girls in grades 3-12, plus there's a boys' and girls' high school league.

Cost is $50 per student for grades 3-8, or $250 per team or $30 per student for the high school league. Session 1 is 9 a.m. to noon for grades 3-5; Session 2 is 1 to 4 p.m. for grades 6-8; and Session 3 is Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. for the high school league.

Registration is June 11-15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Claude Evans Park (966-3436) or Battle Creek Parks and Rec (966-3431). Make checks payable to Cereal City Hoopster. For more info, call Fred Jones at 968-8601 or Greg Williams at 274-0978.

The Kellogg Community College women's basketball team is hosting a girls' basketball camp, June 25-28. The camp is for girls' grades 2-12, led by KCC head coach Die Doumanian. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Cost is $95, and includes a basketball and a t-shirt. For more info, call 965-4151. American Youth Basketball Tour is scheduling DSE's across the state of Michigan. Once again Battle Creek will be hosting one of the sites on June 30-July 1. Registration is currently ongoing at the AYBT website, www.AYBTour.com (log on and follow the directions to register your team).

Or for more info, contact Chuck Miknis at 269-968-3360. The Kellogg Community College women's basketball team is offering a basketball shooting camp, Aug. 6-8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The camp is open to boys and girls, grades 8-12. Cost is $45, with each camper receiving a t-shirt For more info, call 965-4151.

SOFTBALL Girls' fastpitch softball tournament in Galesburg is June 23-24. Age divisions will be 10-under, 12-under, 14-under and 16-under. Call tournament director Andy Johnson at 269-967-1406 or email Ajohnson3farmersagent.com. BASEBALL Michigan All-Star Showcase is July 2-3 at Fifth Third Ballpark, Grand Rapids, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, for all high school players (2007-2010 grads) interested in playing college baseball. For more info, call 616-635-0010 or go to gvsulakers.com and go to baseball camps.

Twelve Michigan colleges will be in attendance. The 21st annual Bearcat Football Camp for 7-12 year olds is July 24-26 at Battle Creek Central's football field from 10 a.m. to noon each day. Skills taught include passing, receiving, blocking and tackling. Cost is free.

Registration will take place on site on the day of the camp. For more info, call Al Slamer at 964-4917 or e-mail LYA will be taking registration for students going into the 3rd 4th grade for the up coming football season. If you are interested please contact Scott Waltman at 965-8105. Space is limited. KCC VOLLEYBALL CAMPS For a brochure or for more info about any of the following camps, call 965-4151.

Girls' Developmental Clinics for Grades 2-5: Skills taught using a series of fun game-like drills and activities while utilizing a short 6 12 foot net. KCC athletes will assist with instruction and serve as role models. Session 1 is Monday-Thursday. June 18-21, 10 a.m. to noon at the KCC Miller Gym, fee $50.

Girls' Developmental Clinics for Grades 6-12: Improve basic skills, work on techniques of setting, passing, spiking, blocking and service, progressive drills. Sack lunch needed (also bring water bottle and towel each day), every participant gets t-shirt, Session 2 is Monday-Thursday, July 23-26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KCC Miller Gym, fee $95; Session 3 is Monday-Thursday, July 30-Aug. 2, 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the KCC Miller Gym, fee $95; Session 4 is Monday-Thursday, Aug. 13-16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KCC Miller Gym, fee is $95.

Girls' SettingHitting Specialty Clinic: Focus on the development of correct setting and proper hitting techniques. Learn how to do quick attacks, slides, swing patterns, more. Sack lunch needed (also bring water bottle and towel each day), every participant gets t-shirt Session is Monday-Thursday, Aug. 6-9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at the KCC Miller Gym, fee is $95. TENNIS Lakeview School District is taking registrations for its Summer Youth Tennis Camps for boys and girls in 3rd-12th grades (based on grade entering next fall). Session Two is Monday through Friday, July 9 through July 27. Camp will be at the Lakeview High tennis courts. Times vary depending on the grade level but will fall between 9 a.m.

and 2:30 p.m. Cost for the camp is $75 for 3rd-5th grades and $112 for 6th-12th grades and includes a camp t-shirt. For more info or to register, call the Lakeview Community Services office at 269-565-2415 or see www. Iakeviewspartans.org. Marshall Community Rec is hosting a second tennis camp from July 23 through Aug.

3. Cost is $19 for City of Marshall tax payers, $27 for all others. There are three remaining class times with Small Fry (ages 4 to 1st grade) running from 9 to 9:45 a.m.; Beginner (2nd through 8th grade) from 11 to 11:45 a.m.; and Intermediate Advanced (2nd-8th) from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Registration forms online at www. cityofmarshall.com, or stop at Marshall Rec from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more info, call 781-5166. NEW LEVEL SPORTS To register in person for one of the following programs, go to New Level Sports, 400 West Michigan, from 4 to 6 p.m. TRACK: Accepting applicants for its Western Michigan University will hold a hitting camp on July 9-10 and July 23-24; a pitching camp on July 16-17 and July 30-31; and a high school prospect camp on Aug.

18. For more info, call the Bronco Baseball Office at 269-387-8092 or see www. wmubroncos.com. SOCCER Battle Creek United will have select tryouts for the 2007-08 season. Boys' tryouts are June 20 and 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.

(registration 5 p.m.). Girls' tryouts are June 21 and 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. (registration 5 p.m.). For more info or in interested in coaching or volunteering, call Brad McCormack at 269-965-4263. PSC Panthers, the new WMYSA soccer club in town, will have select tryouts for the 2007-2008 season from 6 to 8 p.m.

(registration starts at 5:45) on June 22 and July 5 at the Pennfield Soccer Fields (by the bus garage). Boys and girls interested in travel soccer and tougher competition should plan on attending at least one day. For more info, or if your interested in volunteering or coaching, call Dan Beech at 269-601-0467. The BC Area Finishing School is a clinic dedicated to developing goal scoring skills and goalkeeping. The clinic is conducted by the BC Central women's varsity coach with guest clinicians to include the men's coach from Albion College and the president of the BC United Soccer Club.

The clinic dates are 9-12 July (Saturday 14 July is a rain make up date); clinic times are and the location is the BC Area MathScience Center (765 Upton Ave). Register by 2 July to guarantee a camp t-shirt. The fee is $35player. The camp is open to all area male and female students grade 8-12. For more information go to www.bcbearcatsoccer.com and look under "off season" or contact Ken Surprenant 269-274-8875 or email kensbcaol.com Battle Creek Community Soccer Club will hold its annual Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp from July 23-27 at Lakeview High School.

All campers will receive a t-shirt and ball, and if you sign up online by June 8 you will receive a free replica British soccer jersey. Sign up at www.challengersports.com. Half day and full day camps available. For more info, call Leslie Johnson at 962-5953, or e-mail for a brochure. FOOTBALL The 16th annual MIAA Champions Camp will be held at the Battle Creek Central football field on June 25-28 for grades 7-12.

Sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Coaches from Olivet College, Kalamazoo College and Hillsdale College will be on site. Instruction in all positions will be given with special emphasis on the passing game and the 3-4 defense. Cost is $35 for pre-registration and $40 on day of the camp.

For more info, call Al Slamer at 964-4917 or e-mail at aslamerbattle-creek. kl2.mi.us The Harper Creek youth football camp is July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the high school practice field. Camp open to all athletes entering grades 4-8.

Skills taught are running, stretching, agilities, blocking, tackling, throwing, receiving, kicking and punting. Cost is $25. Call Ed Greenman for more info at 441-8461. The ninth annual Bearcat Football QuarterbackReceiver School for grades 7-12 is July 10, 17 and 24 at Battle Creek Central football field. Cost is $25.

For more info, call Al Slamer at 964-4917 or e-mail at COACHES WANTED Tekonsha High School needs a varsity volleyball coach and a varsity basketball coach. If interested, contact Tim Jenkins, Athletic Director, Tekonsha High School, 245 S. Elm, Tekonsha, Ml, 49092; or call 517-767-4121. Climax-Scotts needs a varsity girls' basketball coach, 7th grade girls' volleyball coach, 8th grade girls' volleyball coach and junior high cheerleading coach (for football and basketball seasons). Send letter of interest and resume to Judy Longman, Superintendent's Office, Climax-Scotts Community Schools, 372 South Main St, Climax, Ml, 49034.

For more info, call 269-746-2403 or e-mail jlongmankresanet.org. Deadline to apply is June 29. Branson Jr.Sr. High School is looking for the following coaches for the 07-08 school yean Competitive Cheer, JV Girls' Basketball, Freshman Boys' Basketball and Junior High Sideline Cheer. If interested send a written letter of application to Jean LaClair, Athletic Director, 450 E.

Grant St, Branson, Ml, 49028; call 517-369-3232; or e-mail laclairjbronson.kl2.mi.us. Knowledge of the sport applying for, ability to coach athletes effectively, and a commitment to build a successful program necessary. Homer is taking applications for the varsity volleyball coaching position. The position is open until filled. Interested applicants should contact Rob Ridgeway, Homer Athletic Director, at 517-724-9339.

Pennf ield Schools is seeking applications for the following positions: Girls' JV Volleyball Coach and Girls' Freshman Volleyball Coach (season starts Aug. 13); and Girls JV Basketball Coach and Girls' Freshman Basketball Coach (season starts Nov. 5). Interested applicants should send or email boyerpennfield. net a letter of interest by June 30 to Larry Boyer, Athletic Director, Pennfield High School, 8587 Drive North, Battle Creek, Ml, 49107; phone 269-961-9777 (fax 269-961-9748).

Bellevue Schools is seeking applications for the following positions: Varsity Volleyball Coach (deadline June 21); Varsity Cross Country Coach (deadline June 21); and Assistant Varsity Football Coach (deadline June 21). Send letter of application, resume and list of references to Ryan Portenga, Athletic Director Assistant Principal, Bellevue High School, 576 Love Bellevue, Ml, 49021; phone 269-763-9413 (fax 269-763-3955). Albion Public Schools has coaching positions open at both the high school and middle school. Currently looking for a varsity and junior varsity volleyball coach, a head girls' track coach and a middle school assistant football coach. If interested, please respond to athletic director Brad Shedd at Albion High School, 225 Watson St, Albion, Ml, 49224; phone 517-629-9421, ext 1172; or email bshedddalbion.kl2.mi.us.

VOLLEYBALL Harper Creek will be hosting a Volleyball Camp June 18-21. Athletes grades 2-7 will go to camp from 9 a.m. to noon, while grades 8-12 will go from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The camp will be held at Harper Creek High School, and is open to both boys and girls in all grades. Athletes do not have to be Harper Creek students.

Registration forms are available in the high school athletic office or by emailing Coach King at coach. kinghotmail.com. Harper Creek will be running a five-week volleyball clinic beginning June 25.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

Publisher Extra® Newspapers

  • Exclusive licensed content from premium publishers like the Battle Creek Enquirer
  • Archives through last month
  • Continually updated

About Battle Creek Enquirer Archive

Pages Available:
997,386
Years Available:
1918-2024