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Judge still not cleared for baseball activities

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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge's broken rib has not completely healed, and the New York Yankees captain still hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities. Judge hasn't played since May 31 because of a stress fracture in his right ribs. He had a scan during the All-Star break and called the result positive news. "Part of it's healing. The other part of it's still trying to bridge together," the three-time AL MVP said before the Yankees started the second half Friday night against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge and the Yankees were ...

Trap leagues

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Celoron topped Ellington 342-334 and Randolph edged Busti 336-335 in the Chautauqua County Trap League. Perfect 50s were scored by Jon Shelton, Jeff Gens, Alex Kahle and Scott Sieber. Danielle Yotpolis of Busti was the High Lady with a 46; Dominic Pangborn of Ellington was the High Junior with a 47; Kevin Nicklas of Celoron was the High Veteran with a 48; Jerry Martin and Ted Blanchard of Celoron were the High Senior Veterans with 49 apiece; and Mike Mackey of Celoron and Dave Anderson of Ellington were the High Super Senior Veterans with 48 apiece. Celoron: Jon Shelton 50; Jeff ...

51st annual Falcon Club tournament is underway

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DUNKIRK — The annual tradition spanning a half-century in Dunkirk is back again. The 51st annual First Ward Falcon Club Men’s Fastpitch Softball Tournament is underway. The festivities kicked off on Friday afternoon with its newest addition to the tradition, the Old Timers and Girls ...

Staying safe from bears

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Residents across Chautauqua and Allegany counties are reporting more black bear sightings this early summer — and wildlife experts say that's exactly what they expect this time of year. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), early summer is the ...

Weather changes weekend plans

Local Sports

Chance of rain today and air quality conditions from the wildfires have forced postponements and/or cancellations of several local sporting events this weekend. They include Friday’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League game pitting Jamestown against Newark; today’s Bemus Point 3-on-3 basketball tournament; and tonight’s racing, including the Modified Mafia Tour, at Stateline Speedway. All the games in the 3-on-3 tournament will be played Sunday instead; and the Stateline event has been moved to Aug. 29. The Tarp Skunks, meanwhile, will be back in action Sunday when they ...

Youth baseball

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CITY REC BASEBALL The Affinity One Credit Union Blue Jays advanced to the championship game by holding off the Mets 14-11. Leading the way for the Blue Jays were Alex Erickson (triple and double) with three hits, and Maddie Martin and Josephine Satterlee with two apiece. For the Mets, Josiah Tapia (two doubles) and Dakota Newbree (triple and double) contributed three hits each. The Blue Jays are now 17-1 and will play in the championship game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.