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The Twins were the first ones who showed the winning stance, with lead-off batter Roke Tenorio blasting a solo home run in the top of the first inning. Starting pitcher, Covy Camacho however went sharp from the mound striking out three consecutive batters in one file to shorten the opening inning. …

Coaches or representatives are required to attend this very important meeting.   Teams who are on a waiting list are also urged to attend.  Matters to be discussed besides league officers’ report include league budget, MBL league requirements, entry Fee, membership fee, game schedule, team uniforms…

The charter was issued on Jan. 1, 2010 at Williamsport, Pensylvania. It is issued every year to all local Little League organizations world wide. SLLBI President Tony Rogolifoi said they got the copy of the charter last week. The charter also grants Saipan Little League all privilege needed to run …

Saipan Major League Baseball at the Francisco Tanko M. Palacios Baseball Field. Starter Elton Santos had nine strike outs and gave only four base hits to help the Rangers keep the D-9ers scoreless in four straight innings. Center fielder Tyrone Omar led off a single, got the scoring spot on a passe…

After that, canoe racers will be flexing their muscles up for the real deal next Saturday, April 17 in the 1,500-meters and-500 meter sprints. Actions will continue on April 24, this time, participants will be braving a six-mile stretch across Saipan lagoon in the long distance race. This will dete…

The Xterminators took the lead in the bottom of the first inning with Dennis Ngeskebei and Poland Masaharu firing run-scoring double. Ron Benavente and Angel Reyes delivered an RBI single apiece to set the two-run cushion before the G-Ballers’ defenders threw out three Xterminators batters, in a ro…

Late last year, Marilyn Young, Fischer’s girlfriend in the Philippines, filed a claim on behalf of her eight-year-old daughter Jinky, the child of the former world champion, according to the mom. Jinky was born in Baguio in May 2001. At that time, the reclusive chess legend was living in the “City …

Masters Federation chairman Ray Lizama said that the scheduled games this week will be suspended while certification training for the referees and table officials is being wrapped up. Following the opening ceremony last Tuesday, the Masters Basketball League had its kick-off game between Ebisuya an…

The swim will be around the WWII tanks located off the beach in Susupe near AJ’s restaurant. The registration will open at 7 a.m., with swimmers hitting the water at 8 a.m. Cost for the event is $25 and all participants will receive a shirt.  Medals will be awarded immediately following the race. F…

Budweiser King & Queen of the Lanes and Fiji Water Prince/Princess of the Lanes at the Capital Bowling Center on April 11 and April 12. The first day of the roll off will start at 4 p.m. and the second day, at 6 p.m. The monthly tournament is exclusive for SBA members. All participants have to …