The Colorado Rockies’ final road trip before the All-Star Break began with a thud. Another night-long pitching nightmare saw the Rockies fall 9-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals last night. Starting pitcher Josh Outman was lucky to leave the game trailing only 2-0, as he walked five batters in his three innings of work. Relievers Tyler Chatwood and Adam Ottavino combined to give up six runs over the next four innings to put the game out of reach. The Rockies got on the board with Tyler Colvin’s ninth home-run of the season, a two-run blast in the fourth that momentarily tied the game. Carlos Gonzalez had a pair of hits to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. The Rockies and Cardinals play game two of their series at Busch Stadium tonight. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action, with pregame coverage at 6:30 and the first pitch at 7:15.
Month: July 2012
First Nationals Face Grand Island in Doubleheader
The North Platte First Nationals are looking to get back on the winning track tonight, but it won’t be an easy task. A doubleheader on the road against Grand Island is on the docket this evening. The First Nationals lost all five games at the Mike Peterson Legion Tournament in Lincoln over the weekend to drop their record to 17-17. They’ll hope to recapture the form that brought them four wins in five games prior to the tournament. First pitch tonight in GI is set for 5:30.
Huskers Snag MD Linebacker For Twelfth 2013 Commitment
Commitment number 12 to the Nebraska football recruiting class of 2013 is Maryland linebacker Marcus Newby. Newby is rated a four-star recruit by Rivals, who also ranks him the 15th-best outside linebacker in his class. He attends the same high school in Gaithersburg, Maryland as current Husker defensive lineman Jason Ankrah and Husker defensive coordinator John Papuchis. Newby is already the third linebacker to commit to the Big Red for 2013, joining Ohioan Courtney Love and Lincoln Southwest star Josh Banderas.
Broncos Come to Terms With Franchised Kicker Prater
The Denver Broncos and kicker Matt Prater agreed to a four-year contract worth $13 million yesterday. Prater had been designated the Broncos’ franchise player this offseason, giving him and the organization time to work out a deal. Prater connected on 19 of 25 field goal attempts in 2011, including game-winning kicks on the final play of the game in three consecutive weeks. He also led the league in touchback percentage on kickoffs. The contract also includes a $3 million signing bonus.
Nuggets Re-Sign Andre Miller
The Denver Nuggets made their first move in the NBA’s free agent period by bringing back point guard Andre Miller on a three-year deal. Financial terms have not been disclosed. The 36-year old Miller was an instrumental part of Denver’s rotation, averaging 9.7 points and 6.7 assists per game last season in a reserve role. With Miller’s contract done, the Nuggets will now shift their focus to bringing back center Javale McGee, who is a restricted free agent.
Nettie M. (Pell) Peden
Nettie M. (Pell) Peden, 86, of North Platte passed away July 1, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born to Walter H. and Mayme (Rodgers) Mowen on June 30, 1926 in Hagerstown, MD. On January 22, 1946, she married George H. Pell and they had four children, Wesley L., Gary L., Aletta M. and George L, Jr. Nettie later married Gerold E. Peden on October 17, 1981 and he passed away on August 17, 1992.
Nettie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Walter, Jr. her beloved daughter, Aletta Lunkwitz, and her husband, Gerold Peden. She is survived by her three sons, Wesley (Rita) Pell, Gary (Sandy) Pell and George Pell. Grandchildren, Terry (Julie), Scott (Lisa), Bryan, Danielle (Dale), Colby, Seth, Michael, Glenda, Don, Rick (Christie), Bill (Mary), Pam, Jeff (Jen), 16 great grandchildren, son-in-law, Dan Lunkwitz, and other relatives.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 and 8:30 am until service time Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.
James Franklin DeCent
James F. DeCent, 50, of Paxton, passed away June 30, 2012 at Sutherland Reservoir.
He was born June 15, 1962 to James and Emily DeCent in North Platte. He is survived by his son, Christopher DeCent of Tennessee, and a daughter, Summer Woodward of North Platte. Also survived by his brothers and sisters, Jack (Vickie) DeCent of Hershey, Lloyd T. DeCent of North Platte, Vivian (Kevin) Pitre of Sutherland, Joyce (Peary) Thompson of Sioux City, IA; David DeCent of Omaha, Brenda Hansen of Sutherland, Danny DeCent of North Platte, Mark DeCent of Hershey, Robert (Peggy) DeCent of Sutherland, Barb Barraclough of Wyoming, Rich DeCent of Hershey. Five grandchildren, Orlando, Arnold, Zane, Cameron & Zander and many, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Michael DeCent.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 6th, 2012 at Harvest Christian Church. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so at Carpenter Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 8:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 to 3:00 p.m., which is in charge of arrangements.
1,000 acres in Nebraska National Forest burned
HALSEY, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in the rugged hills of the Nebraska National Forest.
The fire that started Saturday forced the evacuation of two campgrounds. Smoke is visible from Highway 2.
Bessey District Ranger Tim Buskirk says the fire has been difficult to fight because of the terrain. Sunday’s forecast for high temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 mph could make it hard to contain the fire.
Two other fires in the area have been contained, but they remain only a few miles away. One of those fires was north of Stapleton and one was near Ringgold.
Officials believe that lightning sparked the fires.
Monday Sports Day – No Run-off For Olympic Spot, Former Husker Chamberlain Close to Return to Yankees
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Jeneba Tarmoh has conceded her spot in the 100 meters rather than race against training partner Allyson Felix.
Tarmoh notified USA Track and Field on Monday of her intention to withdraw. Her agent, Kimberly Holland, already made it known that Tarmoh would not participate in a runoff Monday night to break a third-place tie at the U.S. track trials.
In an email sent through her agent to USATF, Tarmoh said: “I understand that with this decision I am no longer running the 100m dash in the Olympic Games and will be an alternate for the event.”
USATF President Stephanie Hightower said the organization is “disappointed” Tarmoh had a change of heart.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Joba Chamberlain could soon pitch in a minor league game for the first time since injuring an during spring training.
The New York Yankees reliever said he is scheduled to throw in a simulated game on Friday. Chamberlain threw a pair of 20-pitch segments Monday during his third batting practice session at the team’s minor league complex.
Chamberlain dislocated his right ankle bouncing on a trampoline with his son on March 22 and expects to see game action within two weeks. The right-hander was coming back from elbow ligament-replacement surgery at the time of the ankle injury.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Michael Phelps has dropped one of his races at the London Olympics, giving up the chance go for another eight gold medals.
Coach Bob Bowman tweeted Monday that Phelps was scratching the 200-meter freestyle, and the decision was confirmed by U.S. head coach Gregg Troy.
Phelps qualified in five individual events for London at the U.S. Olympic trials in Omaha, and he’s expected to swim all three relays. But he’s decided to focus on the 200 and 400 individual medley, and the 100 and 200 butterfly.
BASEBALL
American League
L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Detroit, 6:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.
Boston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.
Baltimore at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.
National League
Houston at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.
Miami at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)
San Diego at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.
Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Weekend fires threaten few homes
NORTH PLATTE Neb-The pre Fourth of July weekend brought a few minor blazes endangering few homes, and putting some dry grass and trees up in smoke
Sunday about 1PM a grass fire threatened two houses and an out building. The fire lit 80 acres of trees and 20 acres of grassland.
Fire fighters put out the flames before any structural damage occurred. North Platte Firefighters received aid from Hershey, Wallace, and Sutherland Fire Departments. The Nebraska Department of Roads and local land owners also helped crews extinguish the flames.
Cause of the fire is undetermined.
Another fire burning weed stubble occurred near Highway 83 and Kaneb Road at about 8:00PM taking crews 30 minutes to put out.
“We want to caution everyone to take caution” says Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Thompson of North Platte Fire Department. “Have water close by when lighting fireworks, don’t light them near dry grass or trees, just use common sense and be as safe as we can with this stuff”
See tips on Firework safety on our recent Post Viewers Submission