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He trailed Raymond Angeles who scored 237 points in Game 1, eking out 233 points. He lagged further behind Raul Dumapit, (221), Kitz Barja (218) and Alex Cacdac (202) in the second game with only 197 points. Eparwa fell deeper in fourth place during Game 3 as August king of the lane, Simon Manacop …

DCCA’s Mel Sakisat pitched five strong innings holding the Legislature scoreless in three innings.  This season’s ace pitcher struck out Fonz Tarope, Bernard Cabrera and Ben Camacho denying them the chance to score in the three earlier innings. Sakisat, in the offense hit two RBIs and contributed t…

Besides the coveted award certificates, winners of the Bing Energy Drinks Prince/Princess of the Lanes Tournament brought home cash and cans of soft drinks from Jet Holdings and Waioka Sardines. Marion McKenzie placed second with 628 points and Zack Cruz, settled for third with 550 points. Zapanta …

As this developed, three teams were dropped after elimination round, allowing nine teams to advance to the next round of Rocball matches at the Marianas High School Gymnasium. The three teams were Uraiwak, Section “A”, and Prim. Ghasias Brothers remain undefeated with a 56 to 49 win over the Soul R…

Joel L. Punzalan, president of MISO, announced to team coaches that he has adjusted the schedule he has prepared. “I have found some problems with our schedule and have made the needed changes to complete the Boys and Girls JV Season,” Punzalan said, adding they need to play two games off the origi…

The tournament is exclusive to SBA members. All participants have to pay their annual membership fee of $15 to SBA. Bowlers who missed yesterday’s matches may still bowl today provided the entry fee has been settled. SBA reminds everyone concerned that only the higher score will qualify for prizes.…

Rangamar said he is happy at the number of kids who showed up for the tryout, but said he wish to see more young people get involved in the event, saying he will conduct another basketball tryout next Saturday at the Ada Gym. Young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old registered and had a chance …

This came after he won Saipan Golfers Association’s November Ace of the Month/Turkey Shoot at the Coral Ocean Point last Sunday, shooting 73 to earn a net of 60. Demapan is also RGA’s May Ace of the Month when the 65 net he garnered in the qualifying round was left unbeaten during the RGA May Ace t…

In the first round, China struggled to defeat the Philippines 2.5-1.5 after the world”s youngest GM Wesley So defeated Ni Hua in what our annotator IM Malcolm Pein described as beautiful game. Defending champ Armenia, for its part, crushed Italy 4-0. In this Swiss tournament, each men’s team can on…

Traders Insurance general manager, Mike S. Licop gave the check to NMBF president, Marconi Calindas and other badminton group officers at the firm’s office in Oleai. Eight teams with eight players each, will compete in the tournament which will open this Saturday at 6 p.m., at the Gilbert C. Ada Gy…