Monday, April 6, 2009

South Bend, Indiana; April 6, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--Monday, April 13, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--Monday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.e
▪Adopt-A-Block Kickoff--Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m., NNN Office.

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Annie--April 10, 8 p.m. and April 11, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.

S.B. Free Press Sports

NBA Basketball: Pacers 117, Thunder 99; Cavaliers 101, Spurs 81; Mavericks 140, Suns 116; Knicks 112, Raptors 103; Pistons 104, Bobcats 97; Nuggets 110, Timberwolves 87; Rockets 102, Trailblazers 88; Jazz 108, Hornets 94; Nets 96, 76ers 67; Warriors 105, Kings 100; Lakers 88, Clippers 85.
ND Scores: Softball--ND 9-13, Seton Hall 0-0; Lacrosse, Women--ND 20, Louisville 8; Basketball, Men--Luke Harangody named to 2009 Dick Vitale All-America team; Tennis, Women--(3) ND 7, Marquette 0; Golf, Women, Bryan National Collegiate (Greensboro, N.C.)--Irish finish tied for 14th; Rowing, San Diego Crew Classic--Irish second varsity eight finishes fifth in women's collegiate JV grand final; Baseball, Battle of the Bend II--ND vs. Silver Hawks, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Cove; gates open 4:30 p.m., first pitch 5:30 p.m.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 1, Blue Jackets 0 (OT); Red Wings 3, Wild 2; Capitals 6, Thrashers 4; Panthers 4, Penguins 2; Sharks 3, Ducks 2; Avalanche 4, Canucks 1.
College Basketball: Finals, Tonight, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. UNC, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV);
Women, NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville 61, Oklahoma 59; U Conn 83, Stanford 64; Finals, Tuesday, April 7 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis--U Conn (38-0) vs. Louisville, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN).
Soccer: MLS--Chi. Fire 1, N.Y. Red Bulls 0; Chivas USA 2, Columbus Crew 1; K.C. Wizards 2, S.J. Earthquakes 0;
WPS--
FC Gold Pride (Bay Area) 2, Boston Breakers 1; L.A. Sol 2, Sky Blue FC (NY/NJ) 0.
MLB National League (Opening Day): Braves 4, Phillies 1.
MLB Exhibition--Giants 3, Dodgers 1.
MLB: Cubs--Cubs release RH reliever Chad Gaudin and option RHP Jeff Samardizija to Triple-A Iowa.
NASCAR Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: 1. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy; 2. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy); 3. Greg Biffle (16 Ford); 4. Tony Stewart (14 Chevy); 5. Matt Kenseth (17 Ford); 6. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 7. Juan Pablo Montoya (42 Chevy); 8. Kurt Busch (2 Dodge); 9. Jeff Burton (31 Chevy); 10. Carl Edwards (99 Ford); 14. David Stremme (12 Dodge); 15. Ryan Newman (39 Chevy).
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Jeff Gordon 1154; 2. Jimmie Johnson 992; 3. Kurt Busch 974; 4. Clint Bowyer 967; 5. Tony Stewart 963; 6. Denny Hamlin 938; 7. Kyle Busch 914; 8. Carl Edwards 889; 9. Matt Kenseth 864; 10. Kasey Kahne 851; 11. David Reutimann 845; 12. Jeff Burton 835; 17. Ryan Newman 743; 22. David Stremme 720.
Golf: PGA Shell Houston Open--1. Paul Casey -11, 2. J.B. Holmes -11 (Casey won playoff hole); LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship; Rancho Mirage, CA--1. Brittany Lincicome -9, 2. Cristie Kerr and Kristy McPherson -8.

Local

Local Headlines: Protest--hundreds of abortion foes held prayerful protest at foot of Golden Dome against President Obama's commencement speech and honorary law degree; president scheduled to speak at May ND graduation ceremony; Opening--new Barnes & Noble to open Wednesday at U.P. Mall; Med Marijuana--Michigan inaugurates medical-marijuana program.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: Presidential Tour--U.S. not at war with Islam, President Obama tells Turkish audience; Italy--earthquake hits central Italy; estimated 50 dead; World Economy--global stock rally continues into fifth week; Iraq--bombings in Baghdad kill an estimated 33 people; South Africa--South African prosecutors dropping corruption charges against leading presidential contender Jacob Zuma, clearing way for Zuma to become next president; South African presidential elections April 22; chief prosecutor upheld complaint by Zuma that he was victim of political conspiracy; California--police say Dad killed five kids and self because wife was leaving; Alaska--Mt. Redoubt volcano has another large eruption; Spring Break--spring-breakers heed call to avoid Mexico.
Entertainment: Farrah--Farrah Fawcett hospitalized in Los Angeles; spokesman says hospitalization due to blood clot; Fawcett diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006.

Weather
Today High 35 Low 26 Snow Showers/Wind
Tue High 39 Low 28 Few Snow Showers
Wed
High 53 Low 31 Partly Cloudy
Thu
High 51 Low 32 Mostly Sunny
Fri High 47 Low 30 Few Showers

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