Chen's homer not enough in Akron's loss to Bowie: Minor-league report

Toole's three RBI powers Carolina win, Captains shut out Dayton.

AA Akron Aeros

Baysox 7, Aeros 5: DH Chun-Hsiu Chen (.301) hit a two-run homer, and SS Juan Diaz (.228) also homered, but Akron lost an Eastern League contest at Bowie (Md.). Aeros CF Tim Fedroff (.296) and 2B Davis Stoneburner (.122) drove in one run each. Akron LHP Eric Berger (4.37) allowed one earned run in five innings. RHP Bryan Price (1-1, 3.18) took the loss in relief.

Advanced A Carolina Mudcats

Mudcats 10, Keys 4: 2B Justin Toole (.211) drove in three runs, and SS Ronny Rodriguez (.225) went 4-for-4 with two RBI as Carolina won a Carolina League game in Frederick, Md. RHP Will Roberts (1-0, 3.00) allowed two runs in six innings during his first start since being called up from Lake County. Carolina LF Delvi Cid (.264) also drove in two runs.

A Lake County Captains

Captains 5, Dragons 0: RHP Joe Colon (2-3, 3.90) allowed three hits in seven innings, RHP Francisco Valera (3.06) gave up one hit in two innings and SS Francisco Lindor (.316) hit a two-run homer as Lake County swept a three-game Midwest League series against host Dayton. 3B Leonardo Castillo (.172) also homered for the Captains.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Clippers vs. Braves, ppd.: Columbus' International League home game against Gwinnett (Ga.) on Friday was postponed due to rain.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/05/chens_homer_not_enough_in_akro.html

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LaPorta, Canzler keep hitting, but Columbus falls to Syracuse: Minor League Report

Both Carolina and Lake County can't muster any offense in losses.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Chiefs 6, Clippers 1: Columbus LF Matt LaPorta and 1B Russ Canzler each had two hits Thursday but visiting Syracuse knocked around Paolo Espino and won the International League game.

Espino (0-1, 10.80), a right-hander making his second start with the Clippers after being promoted from Class AA Akron, allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three.

Canzler singled to score 3B Andy LaRoche (.235) to account for the Clippers' run.

Notes: LaPorta (.333) is 42-for-126 with 11 homers, seven doubles and 25 RBI in 34 games. The right-handed batter has a .651 slugging percentage and a 1.056 OPS. He has walked 15 times and struck out 28 times. ... Canzler (.268) is 38-for-142 with three homers, six doubles and 12 RBI in 38 games.

Advanced A Carolina Mudcats

Red Sox 2, Mudcats 0: Carolina was held to five singles in the Carolina League loss to Salem (Va.) in Zebulon, N.C.

Righty Danny Salazar (5.59) started for Carolina and pitched two shutout innings. Righty Michael Goodnight (1-3, 4.46) relieved and gave up two runs and six hits in six innings.

Mudcats RF Carlos Moncrief (.244) had two hits.

A Lake County Captains

Silver Hawks 2, Captains 1: Lake County right-handed starter Felix Sterling threw 5 strong innings and right-handed reliever Grant Sides threw 21/3 shutout innings, but South Bend pitchers were a little bit better in the Midwest League game in Indiana.

Sterling allowed two runs on four hits while striking out six. The 19-year-old from the Dominican Republic walked two.

Lake County SS/DH Francisco Lindor (.327) had two hits and scored the Captains' run.

AA Akron Aeros

The Aeros were off Thursday.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/05/laporta_canzler_keep_hitting_b.html

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Matt LaPorta homers as Columbus wins: Minor-League Report

Matt LaPorta hits his 11th homer of the season to help lead the Columbus Clippers to an International League win over Syracuse.

APMatt LaPorta has 11 home runs for Columbus already this season.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Clippers 6, Chiefs 2 Matt LaPorta, Russ Canzler and Ezequiel Carrera each socked home runs, and Columbus beat visiting Syracuse in an International League game. LaPorta's solo shot in the fifth inning was his 11th of the season. Carrera had four RBI for the night. Starter Chris Seddon (4-2) struck out seven in 6-1/3 innings and picked up the win. Lefty Frank Herrmann, pitching in a non-save situation, struck out the side in the ninth, although he also walked a batter and gave up a hit.

Notes: After Herrmann walked a batter in the ninth to put runners on first and second with no one out, Columbus manager Mike Sarbaugh was ejected by home plate umpire Travis Carlson.

AA Akron Aeros

SeaWolves 2, Aeros 1 Right fielder Thomas Neal stroked a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning for Akron's only run in a loss at home to Erie (Pa.) in an Eastern League game. The SeaWolves slugged two solo home runs. TJ McFarland (4-3) was the hard-luck loser. The lefty starter gave up just three hits and no runs in seven innings.

Notes: Akron left fielder Jared Goedert followed up his 4-for-4 performance Tuesday with a 3-for-4 effort. Goedert had a triple in the sixth to go along with a pair of singles, and raised his average to a league-best .395.

Advanced A Carolina Mudcats

Red Sox 5, Mudcats 4 Carolina scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth, but its late rally wasn't enough in a loss to Salem (Va.) in the Carolina League game. Will Roberts (1-2), gave up three runs (two earned) and eight hits in 4-2/3 innings and was tagged with the loss.

Notes: First baseman Jesus Aguilar was 3-for-5 and is hitting .312 in 125 at-bats.

A Lake County Captains

Captains 5, Silver Hawks 2 Zach MacPhee cleared the bases with a triple and Lake County scored four times in the fourth inning, and won a Midwest League game at South Bend, Ind. Left-handed starter Shawn Morimando (1-0) pitched five innings, scattered four hits and allowed one earned run. He walked one and struck out six.

Notes: The Captains won their fifth straight and are over .500 (20-19) for the first time since April 10. . . . Shortstop Francisco Lindor was 2-for-5 with a double and is hitting .322 in 149 at-bats. Lindor was the Indians' first-round draft choice in 2011.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/05/matt_laporta_homers_as_columbu.html

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European Summary: Turning colder - Fine to south, May 31 - 06:03

Colder weather spreading south Thursday A showery day through northwest Portugal and the north of Spain where some of the showers could be heavy and thundery at times. There will be further showers affecting the west of France too. Southern and eastern Spain should be hot, although an odd thunderstorm may form here later. Much of France, away from the west coast, will be sunny and warm. It should be warm and sunny across the Low Countries and Germany too, with more sunshine and dry weather in Poland and Hungary. The chance of a shower forming in parts of Austria and Switzerland. Northern Italy is at risk from catching a shower too, but for the majority of the country the day should be dry with plenty of sunshine. High pressure brings more sunshine in Greece today, with lots of fine and warm west in southern Turkey. Northern Greece and northern Turkey seeing heavy showers.

Friday A fine day across Portugal and Spain with good spells of sunshine, although there will be a few thundery showers breaking out inland in the afternoon. More warm sunshine through the Balearics and into Italy, and dry here too. It should be fine and sunny for Greece and Turkey. Southern France will be warm and sunny, but to the north and area of cloud and outbreaks of light rain will be pushing south, bringing colder air with it. The Low Countries sees some showers at first, then cooler and breezier with similar conditions in Germany. Showers later in Switzerland, Hungary and Austria. Much colder weather to the north. Low pressure brings some heavy showers into the Baltic States with more persistent rain in Finland. There could be some rain for eastern Sweden too. Norway and Denmark will be cooler with showers, and breezy here.

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New bereavement group for young adults

A recruitment consultant whose father died suddenly from cancer last year has put money into a counselling group helping young Jews to deal with the loss of a parent.

Assisting those aged 18-to-30, Aftershock recently held its first gathering and will meet monthly at Jewish Care’s Martin B Cohen Centre in Edgware.

Jason Rumney, 25, from Essex, had searched for a counselling service after the death of his father last September. He wanted to socialise with other young people who were in a similar situation.

He donated £2,000 to Aftershock, which is run with Jewish Care and the Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service.
JBCS volunteer counsellor Cindy Collick led the first session. She pointed out that those who were young when a parent died needed “very different” support.

“There was nothing like this in north-west London. We do group work and shared experience. We leave for the second part and the group has a social.

“We want them to build up a social network and meet on their own more than once a month.”

The sessions will cover different aspects of bereavement. “Obviously everyone’s journey is different. We hope to address dealing with guilt, anger, sorrow and loss. What will it be like to get married with no mum there? What about graduating from university? What will the changes be at home?”

Source: http://www.thejc.com/community/community-life/68368/new-bereavement-group-young-adults

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Dublin's challengers will have them in their sights

Fintan O’Toole

They celebrated in style and after a barren 16 years few would begrudge them.

When the Dublin footballers finally got their hands on Sam Maguire last September it was inevitable that they would savour the success over the winter months.

But the whispers soon began asking whether Dublin would be able to rein in the joyous recollection of their 2011 achievement in time for the 2012 campaign. They had climbed to the summit yet did that mean their appetites were sated?

An indifferent league campaign means the true picture of Dublin has still to be revealed this year but it is only in the championship arena that they will be properly judged. Next Sunday’s Leinster opener against Louth will offer the first glimpses of what condition Pat Gilroy’s men are currently in.

The manager appears to be making every effort to ensure they are correctly calibrated for the defence of their title. The tone Gilroy adopted when speaking this week smacked of a man who has not lost sight of the principles that ensured Dublin became All-Ireland champions. Organising their team holiday before Christmas assisted their fitness work in the early months of the year and placing the famed canister in cold storage in February ensured it would not become a distraction.

Any concerns about the lack of game time undertaken by key men like Alan and Bernard Brogan were assuaged as well. The fate of defending champions Tyrone in 2006, Kerry in 2010 and Cork in 2011 has proven instructive. No team can afford to be drained of several stars in the summer. The fitness concerns over the Brogan brothers in the spring needed to be nipped in the bud there and then. Gilroy has sought to do that by allowing them time to recover in the hope that they will be well come the summer showdowns.

In addition Colm Cooper’s remark recently that he needed a mental break as much as a physical break after Dr Crokes All-Ireland semi-final defeat in February, could easily have applied to the Brogans.

The recent All-Ireland success of Jim Gavin’s U21 side was a further boost to Gilroy’s squad. Rory O’Carroll and James McCarthy were the picks of the crop from 2010 while there are high hopes Jack McCaffrey from the 2012 batch can add another dynamic dimension to their half-back play, Emmett Ó Conghaile will in time be a midfield powerhouse and Ciarán Kilkenny, once his Leaving Cert commitments have abated, can be another scoring weapon in attack.

But their development will take time and while Kilkenny in particular is a stellar talent, the progression from U21 in spring to senior in summer will need to be rapid.

There are other issues for Dublin to contend with. Hunger will be a key one. The pain they felt after the pummelling at the hands of Kerry in 2009 and being pipped by Cork in 2010 helped fuel their thirst for success last summer. What will motivate them now? As Cork discovered last summer against a fiercely determined Mayo outfit, attempting to regain that level of drive is extremely difficult.

There were signs of lethargy in Dublin’s play during the league, most strikingly against Down in Newry and Mayo in Castlebar. On both occasions Gilroy did not spare his players in his post-match criticism where he pinpointed a glaring lack of intensity in their performances. The assumption is he will have addressed that in the interim and it is better for those shortcomings to become apparent earlier rather than later in a year.

The standard of opposition Dublin will face is also salient. The side they vanquished last September will certainly be in contention, irrespective of Kerry’s flat display against Tipperary last Sunday and how they fare against Cork on Sunday week. Their opponents in that Páirc Uí Chaoimh tie should pose a stronger challenge this year with more of their players on the pitch than on the treatment table and a sense of annoyance within their squad at how meekly they bowed out in that quarter-final against Mayo last August.

Within their own provincial boundaries, Kildare will pose a significant threat to Dublin. Given this could be the final throw of the dice in Kieran McGeeney’s reign, the stakes have been raised considerably and the level of performance they produced in streaking clear of Tyrone in the Division 2 final indicated that their squad recognises that. Having scratched their silverware itch in the league, Kildare will be eager to do likewise in the Leinster championship.

Tyrone would have hoped to mount a fierce assault this season but luckless injuries look to have complicated matters for them once more. Mayo and Donegal may be still just off an All-Ireland winning side but both are the type of outfits that could easily reach the last four and bring a reigning champions campaign to an end. These are challenges Dublin will know they have to meet. The tricky part will be doing just that.

 

Source: http://feeds.examiner.ie/~r/iesportsblog/~3/_expm7mNHUo/post.aspx

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Are vitamin supplements good for your health?

If I asked you to think about which foods are healthy, the chances are that you would probably include, say, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, plain yogurt, legumes, poultry, olive oil and wholegrains. You might be less sure precisely why these foods are considered healthy, but in general terms, they cover all the food groups and are rich in nutrients.

Of course the nutrients in food are of particular interest, but despite their importance, focusing on nutrients in isolation isn’t always useful, simply because I feel that there is an increasing belief that individual nutrients come in capsules, not food. If you are in any doubt, take a look at your local health store — they are likely to stock more supplements, capsules, powders, pills and oils than they are food.

While there is nothing wrong with supplements per se, I worry that we take too many without the correct advice and without understanding what to expect. Nutrients are not inert substances nor are they always benign, but as they are found in food, we tend to think of them as being always good. But here’s the irony — the people that take supplements tend to be health-aware, fit and active with a good diet and don’t need them (that’s not to say there is no benefit), while the people who really could do with extra nutrients because of a poor diet and lack of exercise just don’t bother.

So when it comes to supplements, what should we be taking? First off, please don’t feel pressured into taking anything at all — the chances of you actually being deficient in a nutrient are very low. That said, you might still benefit from a little extra chosen from a small, targeted list.

My personal view is that the following are probably worthwhile: 500mg of omega 3 oils twice a day as it helps combat inflammation, enhances insulin sensitivity, offers a degree of protection against cardiovascular disease and helps hormonal balance; a probiotic in capsule form, as they have many roles, not least aiding digestion but also increasing mineral and vitamin B absorption from food and acting as a buffer against unwanted bacteria in food; and lastly, a green drink — often made from algae or the like (who knew that pond scum could be nutritious?) and particularly rich in antioxidants and minerals, but it is in food form and so more easily digested.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/food/68119/are-vitamin-supplements-good-your-health

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Sacks challenged over interfaith views

A number of rabbis here have been talking about an article in the latest edition of Tradition, the American journal of Orthodox thought published by the mainstream Rabbinical Council of America.

It is written by Alan Jotkowitz, who is director of the Jakobovits Centre for Medical Ethics at Ben Gurion University, and is a critique of the interfaith views of Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks.

The author is an admirer of the Chief Rabbi whom he describes as “probably the world’s most foremost expositor of Jewish values and ethics”.

Nevertheless, he questions whether the Chief Rabbi’s attitude towards other religions has strayed too far from conventional rabbinic positions.

The title of the article describes Sacks’s theology as “radical” – generally not a term of commendation in these circles.

Jotkowitz focuses mostly on the Chief’s 2002 book, The Dignity of Difference (which was subsequently revised after leading strictly Orthodox rabbis branded it heretical). Comments such as “In heaven there is truth; on earth there are truths” – rewritten in the second edition – lent credence to the truth claims of other faiths, according to the Chief Rabbi’s critics.

But Jotkowitz is not wholly convinced by the revisions and argues that the Chief’s ideas remains theologically problematic.

In contrast, Jotkowitz says that Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik “makes it clear that a Jew has to believe that his or her faith is supreme and there is an absolute truth to that faith, even at the expense of the beliefs of other religions”.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/blogs/simon-rocker/sacks-challenged-over-interfaith-views

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Sacks challenged over interfaith views

A number of rabbis here have been talking about an article in the latest edition of Tradition, the American journal of Orthodox thought published by the mainstream Rabbinical Council of America.

It is written by Alan Jotkowitz, who is director of the Jakobovits Centre for Medical Ethics at Ben Gurion University, and is a critique of the interfaith views of Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks.

The author is an admirer of the Chief Rabbi whom he describes as “probably the world’s most foremost expositor of Jewish values and ethics”.

Nevertheless, he questions whether the Chief Rabbi’s attitude towards other religions has strayed too far from conventional rabbinic positions.

The title of the article describes Sacks’s theology as “radical” – generally not a term of commendation in these circles.

Jotkowitz focuses mostly on the Chief’s 2002 book, The Dignity of Difference (which was subsequently revised after leading strictly Orthodox rabbis branded it heretical). Comments such as “In heaven there is truth; on earth there are truths” – rewritten in the second edition – lent credence to the truth claims of other faiths, according to the Chief Rabbi’s critics.

But Jotkowitz is not wholly convinced by the revisions and argues that the Chief’s ideas remains theologically problematic.

In contrast, Jotkowitz says that Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik “makes it clear that a Jew has to believe that his or her faith is supreme and there is an absolute truth to that faith, even at the expense of the beliefs of other religions”.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/blogs/simon-rocker/sacks-challenged-over-interfaith-views

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Louisville scores in ninth to top Columbus: Indians farm report

De La Torre sharp in Akron victory, Lake County rallies to nip Fort Wayne.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Bats 5, Clippers 4: Louisville scored a run in the top of the ninth inning off of Chris Ray to win the International League game in Columbus.

Outfielder Ezequiel Carrera had two RBI for the Clippers, and third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall went 2-for-4.

AA Akron Aeros

Aeros 4, Mets 0: Jose De La Torre pitched three shutout innings in relief and Matt Langwell got the save in the Eastern League victory in Binghamton.

Center fielder Tim Fedroff had three hits for Akron.

A Lake County Captains

Captains 4, Tin Caps 3: Luigi Rodriguez tripled home pinch runner Todd Hankins in the top of the ninth inning to give Lake County a come-from-behind victory in a Midwest League victory in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Captains starter Felix Sterling allowed two runs on two hits in five innings, walking two and striking out four. Francisco Valera pitched two innings, allowing one run on two hits, walking one and striking out two. Mason Radeke (1-0) got the win, pitching two scoreless innings, striking out two.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-4 with one run scored and a stolen base for Lake County.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/04/louisville_scores_in_ninth_to.html

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Claire Lomas finishes marathon thanks to Israeli invention

A paralysed woman has crossed the finish line of the London marathon after walking for 16 days with the help of an Israeli invention.

Claire Lomas, a former semi-professional British horse-rider, was told she would never walk again after an accident in May 2007.

But five years on she has proved her doubters wrong and raised more than £83,000 for spinal research.

She was able to enter the marathon and take on her 16 day march after discovering the ReWalk, a pair of motorised trousers created by Israeli entrepreneur Amit Goffer. Mr Goffer, whose creation costs £43,000, was paralysed in a car accident in 1997.

He came up with the ReWalk to enable paraplegics to walk and climb stairs with the aid of crutches.

The device, which involves sensor-triggered crutches that tilt the wearer's body so they can move forward, is the only one that would have given Ms Lomas mobility.

She told the JC that it reminded her of Wallace and Gromit's "wrong trousers".

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Grady Sizemore is 3-for-3 with a double in Akron loss to Reading: Minor-league report

Adam Abraham's three hits lead Kinston to win; Lake County sloppy in loss to West Michigan; Jake Lowery homers as Scrappers roll; Lake Erie manages just one hit in 1-0 loss.

AA Akron Aeros

Phillies 6, Aeros 1: Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore, in Akron on a rehab assignment, went 3-for-3 with a double, but the Aeros still lost the Eastern League game to visiting Reading (Pa.)

In two games with the Aeros, Sizemore is hitting .400.

Akron LH starter T.J. McFarland (9-9, 3.87) allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

Advanced A Kinston Indians

Indians 3, Keys 2: Kinston DH Adam Abraham (.251) had three hits, including his 15th homer of the season, to lead the Indians to the Carolina League win over visiting Frederick, Md.

Kinston LH starter T.J. House (5.19) allowed two earned runs in 61/3 innings. He gave up three hits while walking three and striking out eight.

A Lake County Captains

Whitecaps 7, Captains 2 Lake County committed five errors in the Midwest League loss to visiting West Michigan. Captains RF Brian Heere (.250) and 3B Giovanny Urshela (.237) each had two hits.

A Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Scrappers 8, Crosscutters 3: Mahoning Valley DH Jake Lowery (.249) had three hits, including his sixth home run of the season, and three RBI to lead the Scrappers to the New York-Penn League win over visiting Williamsport (Pa.)

Independent Lake Erie Crushers

Wild Things 1, Crushers 0: Lake Erie DH Kyle Shaffer (.220) had the Crushers' lone hit in the Frontier League loss to visiting Washington (Pa.). Lake Erie RH Thomas Campbell (2.53) started and threw five scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and three walks.

AAA Columbus Clippers

The Clippers were off Thursday.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/09/grady_sizemore_is_3-for-3_with.html

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Special Kaye inspires England FC

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Aviv City hosted England FC on Saturday night with both teams playing for what must be only pride with the league surely out of reach baring any collapse from Raanana and Jerusalem.

Aviv got off to a flying start with star striker Adam Jaffe firing home from 30 yards, leaving the keeper no chance and probably a hole in the net with a contender for goal of the season.

That was the wake-up call that England needed and they straight away took the game to Aviv and pressed high up the field, getting into a few dangerous positions with Lewis Kaye and Kfir Rusin a constant threat.

The second goal came after 10 minutes when another flowing move saw England's Motti Colman - 25 yards out and with the Aviv team giving him the freedom of the city - beautifully curling the ball into the corner.

The pace of the game increased, with even the ref complimenting both teams on the on the end-to-end action, with England probably edging it. However, Aviv Saphir and Kfir Rusin missing great chances, ensuring the teams went into the break all square.

There was a higher tempo to the match in the second half, with the midfield battle becoming feisty as Colman and Uri received yellow cards. England FC were shading it with Omri Hammama through on goal twice but he was unable to convert.

The decisive moment saw Lewis Kaye run down the left beating a few defenders on the way and put in a low cross that Hammama was on hand to bundle over the line to finally give England the lead.

A few minutes later a nice act of sportsmanship occurred when Roy and the Aviv keeper both went up for a ball. The Aviv keeper came worse off and whilst on the floor Gabi slotted home to an empty net but the England team decided not to take the goal and pleaded with the ref to overrule and give a drop ball which he did. The Aviv keeper required stitches while Roy was left with a headache.

Man-of-the-Match Lewis Kaye said: "It was great to get back on the pitch after a couple of months out injured. I'm happy to my teammates get through a difficult game.

"It is always nice to get man of the match, but for me the most important thing was to get the three points."

Source: http://www.thejc.com/sport/sport-news/67337/special-kaye-inspires-england-fc

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President hopes for short term

The 74-year-old president-elect of Manchester Jewish Representative Council hopes his term of office will be short as he wants younger people to assume leadership roles.

Currently vice-president, Israel activist Frank Baigel is the sole nominee to succeed Lucille Cohen, who is vacating the post because of family commitments. The retired dentist monitors anti-Israel material online and has lobbied MPs and MEPs extensively on shechitah.

"I expect to be gone as president within a year or two," he said. "We are very pleased younger members have taken an active role in the council, which is very promising."

Mr Baigel added that the council was "involving people who are more IT literate. We need to improve the technology we are using as the role of the council is changing. It is focused more on interfaith, which is something we have to do and be seen to be doing."

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Heritage expert urges rethink on repairs VAT

Jewish heritage activist Dr Sharman Kadish has called on the government to rethink plans to withdraw VAT exemption on repairs to listed buildings, claiming it would hinder the preservation of old synagogues.

She said the measure would have "a detrimental effect on historic synagogues - and churches - which want to improve their facilities by installing toilets, kitchens and disability access, which are vital in keeping these buildings in use".

Added Dr Kadish, the founding director of Jewish Heritage: "It is bad enough that the guaranteed 100 per cent reimbursement of VAT on government-funded repair grants was withdrawn last year. In general, it is invidious that VAT is charged on repairs to old buildings but not on new-build projects. This merely encourages developers to demolish rather than to invest in regeneration, which is greener and makes economic sense."

At Plymouth Synagogue - which celebrates its 250th anniversary later this month - treasurer Dr Peter Lee said: "As an independent community, we have to raise money to do everything." The VAT change "would be a major burden. The biggest impact would be on small communities."

Fortunately, the synagogue, which has around 50 members, completed major structural repairs to its roof and a wall a few years ago.

Another 18th-century synagogue, Sandys Row in London's East End, has just carried out a £500,000 restoration. Board member Jack Gilbert said that if the new VAT rules had been implemented "we would have to find at least another £80,000, possibly more." He criticised the government for "chopping and changing" the regulations.

Howard Miller, chief executive of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation, said VAT exemption had saved the community "quite a lot of money" on the last repair of the roof of Britain's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks in the City. The congregation also has another listed building, Lauderdale Road Synagogue in Maida Vale.

Around 30 synagogues are housed in listed buildings and there are numerous other listed sites of Jewish interest. Three present or former synagogue buildings are identified as "at risk" by Jewish Heritage.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/community/local-news/67182/heritage-expert-urges-rethink-repairs-vat

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Polar Bear Safari expedition

Where: Spitsbergen, Arctic - home to the polar bears

Best For: Families with teens

When: August 2-9

How long: Eight days, seven nights

Why go: The Arctic will effectively be turned into a classroom. In continuous daylight families will learn from a polar expedition team how to identify animal tracks, capture iconic wildlife such as polar bears and walrus on film, learn new skills at specially formatted children friendly photography workshops, or discover how polar weather affects world-wide weather patterns

How much: From £3,240 per adult, £2,430 per child aged 12 to 17 years old in a Family-Style Cabin

(Family of four £11,340)

What's included:

Three meals a day, formal and chilled family-focused educational presentation by the expedition team, a photographic journal on DVD, documenting the trip as well as daily zodiac landings

What's not included: Return flights, visas and gratuities. Optional add-ons are available include Arctic kayaking.

How to book:
www.quarkexpeditions.com,
(001) 203 803 2666

Source: http://www.thejc.com/travel/cruises/67190/polar-bear-safari-expedition

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President hopes for short term

The 74-year-old president-elect of Manchester Jewish Representative Council hopes his term of office will be short as he wants younger people to assume leadership roles.

Currently vice-president, Israel activist Frank Baigel is the sole nominee to succeed Lucille Cohen, who is vacating the post because of family commitments. The retired dentist monitors anti-Israel material online and has lobbied MPs and MEPs extensively on shechitah.

"I expect to be gone as president within a year or two," he said. "We are very pleased younger members have taken an active role in the council, which is very promising."

Mr Baigel added that the council was "involving people who are more IT literate. We need to improve the technology we are using as the role of the council is changing. It is focused more on interfaith, which is something we have to do and be seen to be doing."

Source: http://www.thejc.com/community/local-news/67187/president-hopes-short-term

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Mitch Talbot, Luis Valbuena lead Columbus Clippers past Indianapolis: Minor League Report

Also, St. Edward graduate Alex Lavisky has three hits, including a double and home run, in Mahoning Valley's loss to Auburn, N.Y.

View full sizeChuck Crow, The Plain DealerMitch Talbot, shown earlier this season with the Indians, had a strong outing Wednesday night for the Class AAA Clippers.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Clippers 2, Indians 1 RH Mitch Talbot (2-2, 4.45) threw seven shutout innings and SS Luis Valbuena (.300) doubled, scored a run and drove in another as Columbus won the International League game in Indianapolis.

Talbot allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight. RH Josh Judy (3.31) worked around two walks in the ninth to earn his 22nd save.

RF Travis Buck (.269) had three hits for Columbus.

AA Akron Aeros

Baysox 7, Aeros 3 Akron LH Matt Packer (7-12, 4.36) got banged around for six runs in six innings and host Bowie (Md.) won the Eastern League game.

Packer coughed up nine hits and three walks.

1B Raul Padron (.232) led the Aeros with two hits.

Advanced A Kinston Indians

Keys 6, Indians 2 1B Justin Toole (.262) had four hits and CF Tyler Holt (.260) had three but Kinston dropped the Carolina League game in Frederick, Md.

LH T.J. House (6-12, 5.31) started for Kinston and gave up three runs (all earned) on eight hits and one walk. He struck out seven.

A Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Doubledays 6, Scrappers 5 St. Edward grad Alex Lavisky (.210) had three hits, including a double and his fifth homer of the season, but Mahoning Valley lost the New York-Penn League game in 10 innings to Auburn (N.Y.) in Niles, Ohio.

Independent Lake Erie Crushers

Crushers 7, Slammers 3 SS Andrew Davis (.336) and 1B Jason Taylor homered to lead Lake Erie to the Frontier League win in Joliet, Ill.

Davis' 12th homer of the season, a three-run shot in the eighth inning, broke a 3-3 tie.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/08/mitch_talbot_luis_valbuena_lea.html

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UK Forecast: Heavy Rain - Gales in the South, May 08 - 16:39

Wednesday For Northern Ireland and northern Scotland. Expect sunny spells and occasional showers. The far north of England should be dry today with some sunshine. Most of England and Wales will be cloudy and wet with spells of heavy rain. This looks particularly heavy the Midlands down through southwest of England and towards the channel coast where the winds will be gusting to Gale force. Expect top temperatures today of 10 to 15 Celsius.

Wednesday Night This evening, heavy rain expected across northeast England, the east Midlands and southeast England. With light rain for rest of England, Wales and southern Scotland. It will be dry tonight across northern Scotland but another batch of heavy rain sweeps up from the south into much of the United Kingdom with gales in the south. Very mild tonight in the south with minimum temperatures tonight of 5 to 13 Celsius north to south.

Thursday Northern parts of Scotland will have some showers today. The rest of the United Kingdom is going to remain cloudy, windy and wet with further outbreaks of rain to come, again this will be locally heavy. Overall across England and Wales. It's remains cloudy and windy with some patchy bits of rain though it will become drier across Wales and southwest England. Colder across Scotland tonight with showers, these maybe wintry over high ground. Expect top temperatures today of 8 to 16 Celsius.

Friday A colder day today with a brisk north west wind blowing across the country. Most places will have a mixture of cloud, sunnier spells and scattered showers. The afternoon, it should be mainly dry across Wales and southwest England. The showers die away by evening, leading to a dry night with well broken cloud and lighter winds, we could see a touch of frost. High temperatures today of 10 to 12 Celsius.

Source: http://feeds.weatheronline.co.uk/~r/weatheronline/~3/gQIHWI68EqY/reports

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Harry, it's over to you

Who in their right mind would take the England job? One has to ask.

In fact, it's the question a handful of respected managers in the game will have asked themselves this morning.

Indeed very few people took to Fabio Capello because he wasn't English and didn't speak the lingo.

His record in qualifying campaigns spoke for itself but he failed to get the best out of the players when it really mattered, and left the nation disillusioned once more.

So who next?

Like many, I believe Hary Redknapp is the man for the job. Pretty much the only man for the job. It appears I'm in a dying breed of supporters that cares about the national team.

There are not many strong candidates. In fact I can count the serious contenders on one hand. And how long do they get before the same people start sharpening their knives (and pencils)?

So, back to Harry. The clear favourite, the obvious choice and pretty much the only choice.

England must, MUST learn that short-term fixes don't work. They must plant a seed for the future to ensure continuity and long-term success.

At 64, Redknapp has five maybe six more good years in him at the top level. People might say look at Fergie - still going strong in his 70's, but he's a one-off and Harry has had hearts problems so even though he says he prefers the daily involvement, the pace of international football could suit him better.

Why Harry? The proof is in the pudding. It's not only Spurs fans that are waxing lyrical about the team's progress over the past couple of years, as well as their easy-on-the-eye style of play. He's taken them into the Champions League and currently has turned them into Premier League contenders in no time.

He's the top man who has helped shape the careers of the likes of Lampard, (Joe) Cole and Ferdinand and he will bring back the pride in playing for the badge and getting the best out of the players. No-one knows the players better.

The so-called 'golden generation' came and went empty-handed. Now isn't the time to make empty promises. It's time to knuckle down and start with a blank template. Again.

In fact, many are saying this could be the best thing that happened to English football for a long, long time.

Harry, it's over to you.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/blogs/danny-caro/harry-its-over-you

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David Huff has strong outing in Akron Aeros' loss: Minor League Report

Also, Alex Monsalve, Alex Lavisky (St. Edward) and Bryson Myles each drive in two runs as Lake County snaps a 10-game losing streak.

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AA Akron Aeros

Phillies 4, Aeros 3 (10) LHP David Huff (0.00 ERA) pitched four scoreless innings, but host Reading (Pa.) scored one in the eighth, two in the ninth and got a walk-off double from Steve Susdorf in the 10th to rally past Akron in Eastern League action. Aeros RHP Preston Guilmet (4.76) blew a save chance, and RHP Kyle Landis (1-1, 0.96) took the loss.

Advanced A Carolina Mudcats

Pelicans 7, Mudcats 5 A throwing error by Carolina SS Ronny Rodriguez (.295) with two out in the ninth inning allowed the tying run to score, and Odubel Herrera hit a go-ahead, two-run double as host Myrtle Beach (S.C.) got past the Mudcats in Carolina League action. 3B Giovanny Urshela (.234) had three hits and two RBI for Carolina. Mudcats LHP T.J. House (0.95) struck out five in six innings, but the Pelicans managed three runs -- two earned -- against him, and he left with a no-decision.

A Lake County Captains

Captains 7, LumberKings 0 C Alex Monsalve, DH Alex Lavisky (St. Edward) and RF Bryson Myles each drove in two runs as Lake County snapped a 10-game losing streak with a Midwest League win in Clinton, Iowa. Monsalve (.273) had four hits, Lavisky (.283) had two and Myles (.226) tripled. RHP Cody Anderson (1-0, 3.00), RHP Rob Nixon (0.00) and RHP Kyle Blair (18.36) combined on the five-hit shutout. Anderson allowed four hits in six innings, Nixon gave up one hit in two innings and Blair pitched a 1-2-3 ninth.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Clippers at Indians, ppd. Columbus' International League game in Indianapolis on Friday was postponed by rain. The Clippers travel to face Toledo today.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/04/david_huff_has_strong_outing_i.html

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Cleveland Indians farm report

MINOR-LEAGUE REPORT AAA Columbus Clippers Clippers 5, Indians 4 1B Russ Canzler (.143) singled in pinch runner Chad Huffman in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead Columbus to victory in the International League game. Chen Lee (2-0, 4.50 ERA) worked two scoreless innings for the win, striking out one. RF Trevor Crowe (.429), 3B Lonnie Chisenhall (.333)...

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AAA Columbus Clippers

Clippers 5, Indians 4 1B Russ Canzler (.143) singled in pinch runner Chad Huffman in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead Columbus to victory in the International League game.

Chen Lee (2-0, 4.50 ERA) worked two scoreless innings for the win, striking out one.

View full sizeChuck Crow, The Plain DealerMatt LaPorta is hitting .346 with three homers and five RBI in six games for Class AAA Columbus.

RF Trevor Crowe (.429), 3B Lonnie Chisenhall (.333) and LF Matt LaPorta (.346) homered for the Clippers.

AA Akron Aeros

Curve 6, Aeros 1 Host Altoona scored six runs in the fourth inning off Akron starter Eric Berger (0-1, 13.50) to win the Eastern League game.

Berger gave up six runs in four innings, striking out five.

Advanced A Carolina Mudcats

Blue Rocks 3, Mudcats 2 Brett Brach (0.00) tossed 5-1/3 scoreless innings for Carolina, but the Mudcats were shut down by visiting Wilmington in the Carolina League game.

1B Jesus Aguilar (.381) hit his first home run for Carolina.

A Lake County Captains

Loons 5, Captains 4 Lake County pounded out 10 hits but fell to host Great Lakes in the Midwest League game.

CF LeVon Washington (.450) had three hits for the Captains, while Lakewood's Alex Lavisky went 2-for-3 to raise his batting average to .375.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/04/cleveland_indians_farm_report_3.html

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Steve Karsay, Scott Erickson hired as minor league pitching coaches by Cleveland Indians

The Indians have just about completed their minor league player development staff for the 2012 season..

PF FileSteve Karsay pitched for the Indians from 1998-2001.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- There is a big-league flavor to the Indians minor league coaching staff.

Former big leaguers Steve Karsay and Scott Erickson have been hired as pitching coaches. Karsay, who pitched 11 seasons in the big leagues, will coach the Indians' Arizona Rookie League pitchers. Erickson will coach at Class A Carolina.

Karsay pitched with the Indians from 1998 through 2001. Erickson went 142-136 in 15 big-league seasons. He won 20 games for the world champion Twins in 1991. It will be Karsay and Erickson's first professional coaching jobs.

Francisco Cabrera is the new hitting coach for the Tribe's Dominican Summer League team. It was Cabrera's two-run pinch-hit single that won Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS for Atlanta against Pittsburgh.

The new field coordinator will be Rob Leary, who spent the last nine years working with the Red Sox. He replaces Tom Wiedenbauer, promoted to first base coach on Manny Acta's big league staff.

Mickey Callaway is the new pitching coordinator. He replaces Dave Miller, who was promoted to Acta's staff as bullpen coach. Callaway was the pitching coach at Class A Kinston last year.

Here are the other coordinators: Alan Zinter, hitting; Travis Fryman, infield; James Quinlan, rehab; Jake Beiting, strength and conditioning. The Indians still need to hire a base running/outfield coordinator to replace Gary Thurman, who was hired by the Marlins to be on Ozzie Guillen's staff.

The Latin America staff stays the same with Nelson Perez, strength and conditioning, Julio Rangel, mental skills coordinator and Lino Diaz, cultural development coordinator. Johnny Goryl, Ken Rowe and Minnie Mendoza remain as advisors.

As for changes in minor league managers, Dave Wallace moves from short-season Class A Mahoning Valley to Class A Lake County. Ted Kubiak, who managed Lake County last season, will take over Mahoning Valley.

Edwin Rodriguez, as previously announced, will manage Class A Carolina. Rodriguez managed the Marlins last year before getting fired.

Here is a quick look at the coaching staffs:

Class AAA Columbus: Mike Sarbaugh, manager, Phil Clark, hitting; Ruben Niebla, pitching, Michael Salazar, athletic trainer.

Class AA Akron: Chris Tremie, manager, Rouglas Odor, hitting, Tony Arnold, pitching, Chad Wolfe, athletic trainer.

Class A Carolina: Edwin Rodriguez, manager, Scott Erickson, pitching, Jeremy Heller, athletic trainer. Hitting coach has yet to be hired.

Class A Lake County: Dave Wallace, manager, Jim Rickon, hitting, Jeff Harris, pitching, Bobby Ruiz, athletic trainer.

Class A Mahoning Valley: Ted Kubiak, manager, Tony Mansolino, hitting, Greg Hibbard, pitching, Matt Beauregard, athletic trainer.

Rookie League Arizona Indians: Anthony Medrano, manager, Steve Karsay, pitching, Junior Betances, hitting, Dennis Malave, coach, Ted Blackwell, athletic trainer.

Rookie Dominican Summer League Indians: Max Diaz, manager; Mario Brito, pitching, Francisco Cabrera, hitting, Carlos Fermin, coach, Miguel Ledesma, athletic trainer.

 

 

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/12/steve_karsay_scott_erickson_hi.html

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Misterman

There is one man but many voices in Enda Walsh's 90-minute rampage through a psychotic's mind, with Cillian Murphy giving a compelling performance as an oddball Irish evangelist descending into insanity.

Murphy's Thomas Magill is holed up in a disused warehouse where he re-enacts recorded encounters with his hometown's "sinners". He inhabits each character, segueing from one to the other and switching between genders, until it seems that the entire town's population is on stage.

If the intention of Walsh, who also directs, was to transport us into the mind of an insane person, perhaps inevitably, he does not quite succeed. But we certainly get a sense of Magill's internal chaos and, for that, Murphy deserves, and will probably get, a hatful of acting awards. (Tel: 020 7452 3000)

Source: http://www.thejc.com/arts/theatre/67167/misterman

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Extraordinary

The Guardian's letters page and its adjunct Corrections column is a constant source of fascination. This week it excelled itself with a letter from Ben (I am not an antisemite) White, letters attacking the Globe Theatre for not withdrawing its invitation to Habima to perform in London, a correction for having traduced the JC over a BNP blog, and this little gem:
"The caption on a photograph featuring passengers on a tram in Jerusalem observing a two-minute silence for Yom Hashoah, a day of remembrance for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust, wrongly referred to the city as the Israeli capital. The Guardian style guide states: 'Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel; Tel Aviv is.'"
Well. Where to start? With one hand the Guardian giveth, with the other it taketh away. It carefully cloaks itself in we-love-the-Jews-hood by running the Yom Hashoah photograph in the first place. Even the Guardian couldn't find anything snarky to say in the caption.
But wait! Yes, it had made a mistake according to the paper's style guide. It is the paper's style guide, you see, which carelessly runs roughshod across international norms of sovereignty and a country's right of self-determination. No matter that Israelis believe Jerusalem to be their capital; the Guardian style guide trumps that belief, as simply wrong.
No ifs, buts, qualifications; the Guardian knows best. Here is The Times on the same issue: "Jerusalem must not be used as a metonym or variant for Israel. It is not internationally recognised as the Israeli capital, and its status is one of the central controversies in the Middle East." That's a reasonable and sane approach.
Sad conclusion: the Guardian has lost the plot.

Source: http://www.thejc.com/blogs/jenni-frazer/extraordinary-0

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Rabin's killer's brother released to mass outrage

The brother of the assassin who shot Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was greeted with furious demonstrations after his release from prison this week.

Hagai Amir, 43, whose brother Yigal shot Mr Rabin in 1995 during a peace rally in Tel Aviv, was released after more than 16 years in prison for helping his brother during his “research” prior to the murder. Amir told Israeli media he was “proud of what I did”.

Israeli media reported that Amir would be returning to his parents’ home in Herzilya, and the weekend in the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron.

Residents of the town were said to be furious that Amir would be spending Shabbat in the settlement, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Signs have been hung in the town, which say “Thou shalt not kill”. A local resident told Channel 10: “We dissociate ourselves entirely from this visit and of course we completely dissociate ourselves from anything linked to Rabin's murder. This is a completely private visit that people do not view favourably. We have no way to prevent it, but we are not pleased about it.”

Demonstrators were outside Ayalon Prison, watched closely by police, as Amir left, giving the victory salute. Yigal Amir is still serving a life sentence at Rimonim Prison.

Mr Rabin’s family have condemned the release of Amir, citing that the accomplice has shown “no remorse.” He is believed to have helped his brother conduct surveillance of the former prime minister’s home, as his brother plotted to kill the politician for advancing the two-state solution.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger condemned Amir’s lack of remorse. "To be proud of participation in the murder [of Rabin] is an embarrassment, a disgrace and chutzpah. It seems that sixteen and a half years was not enough time for him to learn his lesson."

Labour leader Shelly Yacimovich said the victory celebrations greeting Amir on his release "suggest that the seeds of violent extremism that challenges Israeli democracy, still lie concealed among us, and still threaten Israeli society.

"We denounce the murderous brothers, and we will defeat them, and those like them. Today we salute Yitzhak Rabin and his legacy. His legacy that knew how to combine peace, security, a deep concern for Israeli society, and an endless contribution to it."

Source: http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/67210/rabins-killers-brother-released-mass-outrage

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Misterman

There is one man but many voices in Enda Walsh's 90-minute rampage through a psychotic's mind, with Cillian Murphy giving a compelling performance as an oddball Irish evangelist descending into insanity.

Murphy's Thomas Magill is holed up in a disused warehouse where he re-enacts recorded encounters with his hometown's "sinners". He inhabits each character, segueing from one to the other and switching between genders, until it seems that the entire town's population is on stage.

If the intention of Walsh, who also directs, was to transport us into the mind of an insane person, perhaps inevitably, he does not quite succeed. But we certainly get a sense of Magill's internal chaos and, for that, Murphy deserves, and will probably get, a hatful of acting awards. (Tel: 020 7452 3000)

Source: http://www.thejc.com/arts/theatre/67167/misterman

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Buffalo's bats overwhelm Columbus: Minor-league report

Chen, Sanchez homer in Akron loss; Kinston's Rayl struggles vs. Myrtle Beach; Captains' Rodriguez belts two homers in defeat; Scrappers nipped by Batavia; Davis homer not enough for Lake Erie

AAA Columbus Clippers

Bisons 15, Clippers 3: SS Argenis Reyes (.281) doubled twice and drove in two runs, but host Columbus got pounded by Buffalo (N.Y.) in International League play Saturday. Clippers RH Joe Martinez (8-7, 4.15 ERA) allowed four runs in 5 innings before the Bisons teed off on two Columbus relievers. RH Chen Lee (2.45) gave up four runs in an inning and LH Eric Berger (15.83) seven runs in 21/3 innings. RF Chad Huffman (.245) and LF Jerad Head (.284) also had two hits each for Columbus.

AA Akron Aeros

Flying Squirrels 8, Aeros 6: DH Chun Chen (.265) hit a three-run homer, and 2B Karexon Sanchez (.215) also homered, but Akron lost an Eastern League contest in Richmond, Va. After Aeros RH Brett Brach (3.27) allowed five runs -- four earned -- in five innings, RH Adam Miller (1-4, 6.27) gave up three runs -- two earned -- in an inning. Sanchez and CF Jordan Henry (.255) had three hits each for Akron. 3B Kyle Bellows (.231), who doubled, and SS Juan Diaz (.255) each had two hits.

Advanced A Kinston Indians

Pelicans 7, Indians 2: LH Mike Rayl (1-2, 4.67) gave up six runs in five innings as Kinston lost a Carolina League game in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 3B Adam Abraham (.250) had two doubles for the K-Tribe. Myrtle Beach tagged Rayl for eight hits -- two homers -- and three walks. He struck out three.

A Lake County Captains

TinCaps 9, Captains 4: SS Ronny Rodriguez (.254) had two homers and four RBI, but host Lake County lost a South Atlantic League contest to Fort Wayne (Ind.). CF Luigi Rodriguez (.280) collected three hits for the Captains. RH Felix Sterling (4.76) allowed three runs in five innings.

A Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Muckdogs 5, Scrappers 4: RH Will Roberts (2.93) allowed three runs -- two earned -- in five innings as Mahoning Valley lost to host Batavia (N.Y.) in New York-Penn League play. DH Jake Lowery (.251) doubled twice, and RF Bryson Myles (.301) and 1B Jerrud Sabourin (.218) also had two hits each for the Scrappers.

Independent Lake Erie Crushers

ThunderBolts 5, Crushers 4: Andrew Davis homered for host Lake Erie, but Windy City (Ill.) scored five times in the eighth.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/08/buffalos_bats_overwhelm_columb.html

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