Tom Chard

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Greely pitcher is back in style

by Tom Chard April 23, 2010

Sam Thompson, playing baseball again after two years of lacrosse, enjoys an impressive start.

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She’s ready to take aim at the top

by Tom Chard April 23, 2010

Emily Parker of Yarmouth is one of the best nationally for archery in her age group.

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Golf: Former Gorham standout making immediate impact at Siena

by Tom Chard April 18, 2010

David Gushee of Gorham is off to a great start this spring as a freshman golfer for Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. At the Lafayette College Invitational last weekend, Gushee finished second overall with rounds of 73 and 71, helping Siena place fifth overall. “David is doing a great job,” said Coach Tom Wronowski. “He […]

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Cape Elizabeth overcomes slow start in opener

by Tom Chard April 16, 2010

The Capers put together a four-run rally in the fourth inning and earn a 4-2 baseball win over Falmouth.

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A baseball diamond is the place for Place

by Tom Chard April 15, 2010

Danny Place, the Lake Region catcher, loves the game and puts in the time to get better at it.

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10 Baseball Teams to Watch

by Tom Chard April 15, 2010

1. Westbrook The Blue Blazes have a strong nucleus back from last year’s 14-3 team. They looked to be well set in the starting rotation with Scott Heath and Sean Murphy, but that was before Murphy came down with a shoulder irritation in preseason. Murphy is expected to miss the first third of the season. […]

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25 Baseball Players to Watch

by Tom Chard April 15, 2010

Updated April 20 to reflect correction on Nick Colucci’s status. Sam Balzano, Deering, junior, outfield: Balzano batted .450 and led the Telegram League in runs with 29. His 27 hits were second. He also had 24 stolen bases. Chris Cole, York, junior, pitcher: Cole is a hard thrower with a 4-2 record and a 1.90 […]

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Chard: Golf season has come early for many area courses

by Tom Chard April 11, 2010

It’s Masters’ Sunday. We’ll all crowd around our TVs and watch the drama unfold on the back nine. While enjoying the green vistas and beautiful flowers of Augusta National, we can dream of sunny days and green grass in our own little corner of the universe. The warm weather at the start of spring has […]