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2D St Cloud Times Sports Thursday. Sept 1,2005 2-minute drill Compiled from Tunes staff and news service reports Sports Compiled fron Times highlights stfjf and news service reports V2iteP2rkl-32t km pro, college sports calendar Today Golf 8:30 a.m. European PGA, GOLF. Tennis 10 a.m. U.S.

Open, USA. 6 p.m. U.S. Open, USA. College football 6 p.m.

Oregon at Houston, ESPN2. 6:30 p.m. Central Florida at South Carolina, ESPN. 9:15 p.m. Minnesota at Tulsa, ESPN2.

Major League baseball 6:30 p.m. Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves, TBS. Prep football 7:30 p.m. Minnetonka at Wayzata, FSN. Minnesota Twins baseball 7:10 p.m.

Friday vs. Cleveland on FSN. For tickets or information, call (800) 338-9467. Minnesota Vikings football 8 p.m. Friday at Seattle on Channel 5.

For tickets or information, call 612-338-4537. St Cloud State football 1 p.m. Saturday at UM-Crookston on WJON-AM. For tickets or information, call 308-2137. St John's football 7 p.m.

Saturday at UW-Eau Claire on KKJM-FM. For tickets or information, call 363-3565. Minnesota Gophers football 9:15 p.m. today at Tulsa on ESPN2. For tickets or information, call 800-846-7437.

sm Today's teaser What seven Dlavers ioin radio announcer Pete Gross in the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor? Wednesday's answer The only two Minnesota Twins to hit home runs from both sides of the plate in a game are Roy Smal-ley (1986) and Chili Davis (1992). Euerle. Labor Day ASA race set for 1-94 Raceway 1-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre will host the ASA Late Model Series' Labor Day 100 on Monday afternoon. Gates open at the start of qualifying at 11 a.m. The program will begin with an on-track autograph ses Friday Auto racing 6 a.m.

Formula One Racing, SPEED. 8 p.m. Race TBA, SPEED. Tennis 10 a.m. U.S.

Open, USA. 6 p.m. U.S. Open, USA. Golf 2 p.m.

LPGA State Farm Classic, ESPN2. 4 p.m. PGA Deutsche Bank Classic, GOLF. Major League baseball 6:30 p.m. Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves, TBS.

7 p.m. Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins, FSN. College football 7 p.m. Arizona at Utah, ESPN. WNBA basketball 7 p.m.

Detroit Shock at Connecticut Sun, ESPN2. NFL preseason 8 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks, Channel 5. Boxing 9 p.m. Friday Night Fights, ESPN2.

10 p.m. Card TBA, SHOW. sion at noon. That will be followed by the GM Performance Parts Shootout and the Labor Day 100 race itself. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Leicht of Ashville, N.C.

has already recorded four wins in the ASA Late Model Series. Rookie driver Brian Campbell of Grand Rapids, Mich, is second in the points standings. Special weekend events planned atPineviewPark The BMX divisions of Pin-eview Park will have double-point races on Sunday. On Monday, it will be rider's appreciation day and there will be a pig roast for all of the riders and their families. For more information, call Mark Host at 252-8647 or 260-6702 or visit www.pin-eviewparkbmx.com.

postseason after Feb. 1. Auto racing Cowboys QBs team up on track FORT WORTH, Texas Troy Aikman didn't win a game as a rookie starting quarterback in the NFL, and Roger Staubach had to wait until his third season before becoming the regular starter for the Dallas Cowboys. But by the time they ended their football careers, the quarterbacks had led the Cowboys to their five Super Bowl championships Staubach two in the 1970s, and Aikman three in the 1990s. Now Staubach and Aikman are rookies again, this time as NASCAR owners.

They plan to debut their Hall of Fame Racing team tribe votes to oppose UNO's nickname World Series The Waite Park 14-year-old Babe Ruth Baseball team went 1-3 in action at the Babe Ruth World Series held Aug. 19-26 in Quincy, Mass. The team lost to eventual champion Jefferson Parrish (La.) and eventual runner-up Nash County (N.C.) each by one run. Adam Johnson and Josh Althaus were named to the all-defensive team and Tyson Euerle received the Sportsmanship Trophy. The complete team roster was: Althaus, Johnson, Euerle, Ryan Spengler, Kevin Wenner, John Hall, Jack Arnold, Andy Henke-meyer, Bryce Cash, Dustin Christen, Nate Schmidt and Tyler Gerads.

The team was coached by Jim Arnold, Dick Henkemeyer and Preston Sioux The Associated Press FORT TOTTEN, N.D. Members of the Spirit Lake Sioux tribe have voted to oppose the University of North Dakota's nickname and logo. Opponents of the school's nickname and Indian-head logo packed a tribal administrative building Tuesday night and presented a draft resolution calling for change. "(The tribe) finds that the use of the Fighting Sioux and Sioux names by the University of North Dakota is both dishonorable and an affront to the dignity and well being of the members of Spirit Lake," the resolution read. The matter is expected to go next to the Spirit Lake's tribal council for formal adoption.

North Dakota officials Football D2Football.com Division II poll Place, team W-L Pvs the money," Colangelo said. "He talked about a chance to win, and ultimately he decided to play for the NBA champions." The Spurs did not confirm Finleyis decisioa Spokesman Cliff Puchalski said the team had no comment. Thomas did not return a message. The 32-year-old shooting guard was courted by Miami. Phoenix, San Antonio and Minnesota.

Each team sent representatives to Chicago to make a pitch to the veteran guard. Miami was considered the favorite, because the Heat could offer the full $5 million midlevel exception and the opportunity to play with Shaquille O'Neal. San Antonio could offer about $2.5 million. The Suns had only the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million to offer. next February in the season-opening Daytona 500, the Nextel Cup's own Super Bowl.

"I think, relatively speaking, that the hard part is about to begin," Aikman said in a telephone interview this week with The Associated Press. "We keep it in perspective. We haven't done anything yet" In football, Staubach and Aikman had been involved in the sport since childhood and experienced success at different levels. Staubach is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while Aikman is eligible for consideration for the first time next year, five years after his retirement NASCAR is relatively new to the retired quarterbacks, who were only casual race fans until deciding in 2003 Todays scoreboard DataSport Fish Game Forecast Predicting wildlife patterns The information in these charts can, to an extent, predict the optimal times of day for catching fish and hunting game. This information is based on past wildlife activity patterns and many predictable factors (sunrise, sunset, tide forces, 1-0 2 1-0 3 1-0 4 1-0 5 1-0 8 1-0 15 1-0 6 1-0 11 0- 1 1 1- 0 12 1-0 9 1-0 10 1-0 17 1-0 24 0- 1 7 1- 0 14 1-0 18 1-0 20 1-0 19 1-0 22 1-0 23 0- 1 16 1- 0 NR 1-0 NR 1-0 NR LValdosta State 2.

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BMX Pineview Park Results Thursday 9 girls Linday Hoffman (St Cloud); to form a Nextel Cup team. Basketball Webber sentenced DETROIT Philadelphia 76ers player and former Michigan star Chris Webber was ordered to pay a $100,000 fine Wednesday, nearly two years after he pleaded guilty to a federal criminal contempt charge in the University of Michigan booster scandal. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds fined Webber the maximum allowed after she ruled that Webber's conviction should be treated as a misdemeanor rather than a felony, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

The judge also noted Webber's completion of 330 hours of community service and out-of-pocket expenses action has slowed and there are some perch in the 10-inch class coming from isie Day. West Spinner rigs and rainbow min nows are fooling walleyes in 20 to 24 feet of water on most flats. Slip bobbers and leeches are working better after dark on the mud. Muskie anglers started seeing more Ash this week, but they still arent biting that well. An occasional Ash has been taken on topwater baits off the shallow weedlines.

LAKE MINNETONKA Walleye action has picked up with minnows on the weedlines of Brown's Bay and Wayzata Bay. Look for bass on the deep weeds with plastics. The inside weedlines are producing sunfish in six to eight feet of water. Muskie activity has picked up with mid-surface baits in Crystal Bay and Carmen's Bay. Northern pike started hitting sucker minnows on top of the weed flats.

LAKE OF THE WOODS Downrigging with crankbaits has pro- vided limits of walleyes in 34 to 36 feet of water on the south shore. Better areas this week have been Long Point, Garden Island, and Stony Point The rock areas of Zippel Bay reports better numbers of big walleyes being taken this week on crawlers. At the Northwest Angle, walleyes are biting on the points in 14 to 20 feet of water. A jig and minnow started working best in recent days. Don't look past tne muskie and smallmouth bass action in this area as well.

There's been some big crappies and eating-sized walleyes caught near the Islands in 14 to 16 feet of water. LAKE OSAKIS The north end started producing more sunfish this week. Areas such as Coonhaven Bay, where Fairhaven Resort used to be.and in front of Holiday Resort have been best in 20 feet of water. You have to move until you locate a pod of bigger Ash and small leeches or worms have worked best. A few small pike can be had in the weeds and an occasional walleye Is caught off the main lake bars.

LAKE WACONIA Topwater baits that make some noise have been the ticket for muskies near the swimming beach and northeast corner of the lake in nine feet of water. Largemouth bass are hitting spinnerbaits and plastics near the docks, shallows, and deep weedlines. The trend for bigger Ash has been to Ash early and late in the day. Surmsh are an easy catch on the 10-foot weed edges and a few crappies have started showing up on top of the thick weed patches. LAKEWINNIBIGOSHISH A few more walleyes started coming from shallow water.

Work the Duck Pass and Raven's Point in 10 to 12 feet of water with Shad Raps or a jig-and-minnow combination. Leeches and crawlers have been more productive In 15 to 20 feet of water on the main lake bars. Northern pike are hitting a variety of artificial and live bait presentations on the established weed edges. Stoney Point and Raven's Point are giving up perch on a jig and minnow In eight to 12 feet of water. MANKATO The Minnesota River continues to provide numbers of catfish, while the dam area of the Blue Earth River Is a safe bet for walleyes.

Hit Baker's Bay on Lake Washington for sunfish and crappies In eight to 12 feet of water. There's also walleyes hitting off Second Point and Grassy Island on Lake Washington. Crankbaits are working best In 16 feet of water. German Lake started giving up walleyes in 20 to 25 feet and you will find crappies suspended over 30 to 35 feet, too. McGregor There's an early morning and evening walleye bite taking place on Round Lake in 12 to 15 feet of water.

Lake Mlnnewa-wa and Aitkin Lake are producing surmsh In 12 feet of water during the morning hours. Bellhom Bay on Big Sandy Lake is holding good-sized crappies in 10 to 12 feet of water. Northern pike and largemouth bass are hitting along the weed-lines of most lakes, PARK RAPIDS Long Lake, Fish Hook Lake, and Sand Lake are worth checking for walleyes In 25 to 30 feet of water. The Crow Wing Chain remains the best option for pan-fish In 12 to 14 feet of water. Look for the bigger crappies and sunfish to be suspended.

A few northern pike can be had on the weed edges of Big Mantrap lake with sucker minnows. RAINY LAKE There's been some shallow water crapple action In the Rat Root River area of Black Bay. The Relnier Bridge and Community Reef areas of Sand Bay started providing steady walleye action with minnows. Work the east end of Blueberry Reef and Fox Island in 40 feet of water for walleyes with minnows as of more than $78,000. In September 2003, Edmunds ordered Webber to perform 300 hours of the community service over the next two summers as a condition of his bond, saying she would decide whether to treat the crime as a felony or a misdemeanor in two years.

Finley signs with Spurs PHOENLX Prized free agent Michael Finley has decided to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix Suns president Bryan Colangelo said he was informed of the decision by Finleys agent Henry Thomas on Wednesday. "Of course we're disappointed, but to Michael's credit, he didn't just take well. Northern pike and smallmouth bass action nas slowed over the past week. TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO Northern pike are inhaling sucker minnows on Beaver Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Battle Creek Lake, and Jarvis Lake.

The bigger Ash are cruising the 10- to 12-foot weed edges. Little Lake, Lake Peltier, and White Bear Lake remain safe bets for sunfish in 10 to 12 feet of water. Topwater baits are orov d- Ing the best muskie action early and late In the day on most lakes. Look to Clear Lake or the St Croix River for walleyes In 12 to 18 feet of water. Crankbaits or minnows are working best SOUTHWEST METRO Largemouth bass have provided the best bite in this area.

Look to Lake Zumbra and Lake Bavaria with white spinnerbaits along the 13-foot weedlines. There's been some good-sized sunfish coming off Lake Parley in nine feet of water. The bigger Ash have been tight to the bottom. Sucker minnows continue to produce catfish on the Minnesota River, but the majority of Ash caught this week have been smaller than a week ago. Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS Recalled OF Franklin Gutierrez from Buffalo of the IL Optioned LHP Brian Tallet to Buffalo.

TEXAS RANGERS Recalled RHP Scott Feldman from Frisco of the Texas League. Optioned INF Marshall McDou-gall to Frisco. National League FLORIDA MARLINS-Purchased the contract of OF Jeremy Hermida from Carolina of the Southern League. SAN DIEGO PADRES Recalled 3B Sean Burroughs from Portland of the PCL Designated RHP Paul Quantrlll for assignment. WASHINGTON NATIONALS Recalled LHP Matt White from New Orleans of the PCL and sent him outright to New Orleans.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS-Re-signed Matt Carroll. Signed Kevin Burleson. INDIANA PACERS-Named David Craig assistant to the president, Josh Cornell trainer and physical therapist and Shawn Windle strength and conditioning coach and assistant trainer. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL-Suspended Indianapolis LB Ken-dyll Pope for the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-Re-slgned LB Jimmy Mcclain.

NEW YORK JETS-Walved DT Alan Harper. HOCKEY National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS-Signed Bob Hartley, coach, to a one-year contract extension through the 2006-07 season. NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Signed Greg Classen. VANCOUVER CANUCKS-Announced the resignation of Stanley McCammon, president and CEO of Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment WASHINGTON CAPITALS-Slgned Jeff Schultz and LW Alexander Ovech-kinto to three-year contracts. COLLEGE ARMY Named Kendrlck Saunders men's assistant basketball coach.

BARUCH-Named Susan Wu women's assistant volleyball coach. COLLEGE of CHARLESTON-Named Jer-mlle brooks assistant athletic trainer. DEPAUW-Announced the resignation of Bonnie Skrenta, Softball coach, to become assistant Softball coach at Brown. ELON-Named Robbie Huffstetler assistant baseball coach. KING'S, Brian Donoghue women's basketball coach.

LONG ISLAND-Agreed to terms with Jim Ferry, men's basketball coach, on a contract extension. MINNESOTA-Named Konstantln Kolesnikov men's assistant gymnastics coach. MONTREAT Named Jonathan Holmes men's assistant basketball coach, Amanda Duncan assistant athletic director, Joy Ramsey-Allen women's volleyball coach, Ashley Burpeau men's and women's cross country coach, Jamath Shoffner men's soccer coach, Dan Woerner women's soccer coach, Lorl Woerner women's assistant soccer coach, Summer Stout women's basketball coach and Rachelle Bowman assistant athletic trainer. NORTH DAKOTA STATE -Named Matt Russell media relations graduate assistant and Jason Kemp graduate manager for men's basketball. OKLAHOMA Named Daniel Furney men's assistant gymnastics coach.

OKLAHOMA CITY-Announced Abdullah Elsayed, Lorenzo Gordon, Haggai Hundert and Sal Vance have transferred to the school. ST. CLOUD STATE-Announced the resignation of Craig Dahl, hockey coach. SAN FRANCISCO Named Betsy Yon-kman women's assistant basketball coach. SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN Named Lindsey McNeil assistant sports Information director.

TROY-Named Michael Izumi interim volleyball coach. UNC-GREENSBORO-Named Mark Williams strength and conditioning coach. This Week Today High school FOOTBALL Non-conference Albany at Monti-cello, 7 p.m.; Belle Plaine at Kimball, 7 p.m.; Ogilvie at BBE, 7 p.m.; Royalton at Pillager, 7:30 p.m.; UpsalaSwanville at New York Mills, 7:30 p.m.; St John's Prep at Sebeka, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL West Central North Albany at LPGE, 7:30 p.m.; Cathedral at Paynesville, 7:30 p.m. Melrose at New London-Spicer, 7:30 p.m.; Sauk Centre at Minnewaska, 4:30 p.m.

Non-conference Plerz at Sauk Rapids, 7:30 p.m.; Sartell at Monticello, 7:30 p.m.; Rocori at St Mlchael-Albertvllle, 7 p.m.; Mllaca at Holdlngford, 7:30 p.m.; Hutchinson at AnnandaTe, 7 JO p.m. BOYS SOCCER Central Lakes Sartell at Little Falls, 5 p.m.; Willmar at Apollo, 7 p.m.; Alexandria vs. Tech at Husky Stadium, 7 p.m. Mississippi 8 Big Lake at Becker, 4:30 p.m. Non-conference Monticello at Cathedral, 5 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER Central lakes Little Falls at Sartell, 5 p.nt; Apollo at Willmar, 5 p.m.; Tech at Alexandria, 7 p.m.; Sauk Rapids at Fergus Falls, 5 p.m. Non-conference Monticello at Cathedral, 4:30 p.m.; Hillcrest Lutheran at St John's Prep, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS West Central Benson at Melrose, 5 p.m. Non-conference Cathedral at Sar-tellSauk Rapids, 4:30 p.m.; Little Falls at Princeton, 4 p.m.; Pierz triangular, TBA; St John's Prep at Becker, 4:15 p.m.; Delano at Annandale, 4:15 p.m.; Swanville at Parkers Prairie, 3 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMING Central Lakes -Apollo at Willmar, 6 p.m.; Alexandria at Rocori, 6 p.m.; Tech at Sauk Rapids, 6 p.m.; Sartell at Braln-erd, 6 p.m.; Fergus Falls at Little Falls, 6 p.m.

Non-conference Sauk Centre at Staples-Motley, Big Lake at Hold-ingford, 6 p.m.; Princeton Relays with Mllaca, 5 p.m. CROSSCOUNTRY Maple Lake Invitational with EV-W, BBE, Royalton, St John's Prep, 4 p.m. Radio sports Station guide: WBHR 660 AM; KLTF 960 AM; KASM 1150 AM; WJON -1240 AM; KXSS 1390 AM; KNSI 1450 AM; KVSC 88.1 FM; WYRQ 92.1 FM; KKJM 92.9 FM; KFML 94.1 FM. Today Rank, school (1st votes) W-L Pvs. 1.

Valdosta State (Ga.) (25) 1-0 1 2. Grand valley State (Mich.) 1-0 3 3. Texas 1-0 4 4. North Dakota 1-0 6 5. Northwest Missouri State 1-0 5 6.

Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 1-0 7 7. Nebraska-Omaha 1-0 8 8. East Stroudsburg (Pa.) 1-0 9 9. Delta State (Miss.) 1-0 17 10. Albany State (Ga.) 1-0 11 11.

Pittsburg State (Kan.) 1-0 2 12. Edinboro (Pa.) 1-0 14 13. Tuskegee (Ala.) 1-0 16 14. Saginaw Valley St (Mich.) 1-0 21 15. (tie) Arkansas Tech 1-0 18 West Chester (Pa.) 1-0 19 17.

Catawba (N.C.) 1-0 20 18. St Cloud State 1-0 22 19. Michigan Tech 1-0 24 20. South Dakota 1-0 25 21. Northwood (Mich.) 0-1 10 22.

Tarleton State (Texas) 0-0 23 23. CW.Post(N.Y.) 0-0 25 24. Central Arkansas 1-0 NR 25. Central Oklahoma 0-1 12 15 girls Allse Post (St Cloud); 15 cruiser Jonathan Barrick (Litchfield); 31-35 cruiser Joel Kmitch (St Cloud); 6 novice Zachary Voss (St. Cloud); 7 intermediate Nick Gall (St Cloud); 8 novice Nick Salzl (Rockville); 8 intermediate River Carney (Fridley); 9 Intermediate Eli Stark-Haws (St.

Cloud); 10 novice Aren Rasula-Kauch (Brooklyn Park); 11 novice Connor Stark-Haws (Cold Spring); 11 intermediate Cole Gordon (St Cloud); 11 expert Jesse La Vol (St Cloud); 13 novice Nicholas Lawell (St Joseph); 13 intermediate Brady LaVoi (St. Cloud); 16 intermediate Jonathan Barrick (Litchfield); 19-27 expert David Mullin (Buffalo). Fishing State report By Outdoor News ALEXANDRIA Bass are hitting spinnerbaits and crankbaits on the deep weedlines midday. Lowlight periods of the day are best spent in shallow water with plastics or topwater baits. The cooler weather has improved walleye activity on lakes such as Ida, Mlltona, and Carlos.

Crawlers work best, but minnows were turning more fish this week in 22 to 28 feet of water. Look for crappies relating to green weeds and biting best during low-light periods, while bluegills are hitting ice jigs and waxworms in 12 to 15 feet of water. Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Ida, Lake Darling, and Lake Geneva are safe bets for panfish again this week. ANNANDALE A jig and fathead minnow Is now providing the best walleye action on lakes such as Clearwater and Cedar In 15 to 20 feet of water. There's plenty of surmsh in 10 feet of water on Lake Augusta, Lake John, Lake Sylvia, and Clearwater.

Bass and northern pike are hitting well along the deep and shallow weedlines of most lakes. A few more crappies have been pulled off the green weeds of Clearwater, Pleasant Lake, and Sugar Lake. Sugar Lake also continues to kick out quite a few muskles. BATTLE LAKE Sunnsh action has been good throughout the area in 10 to 12 feet of water. Clltherall Lake, Battle Lake, Dead Lake, Star Lake, and Blanche Lake all have produced fish.

Fall patterns are taking shape for walleye anglers on Otter Tail Lake with minnows or Shad Raps producing fish in 10 to 14 feet of water. Northern pike are hitting minnows along the mid-depth weedlines of Battle Lake and Otter Tall Lake. A few muskies continue to come off Battle Lake, too. BRAINERDNISSWA Walleye Ashing continues to Improve In 16 to 28 feet of water with redtail minnows. Gull Lake, North Long Lake, and Whitefish Lake all have provided better action this week than last The area bass bite remains strong In the weeds with spinnerbaits.

Sucker minnows also will produce northern pike along the weed eage.s and pantin can be had with small leeches along the 10- to 12-foot weedlines on most lakes. CASS LAKE Walleyes are biting early and late In the day in 20 to 25 feet of water and In 35 to 45 feet during midday on Cass Lake. Jigs tipped with shiner minnows or redtails have been best. Muskie action has Improved with small bucktalls and spinnerbaits. Bass are hitting a variety of presentations on Grace Lake and Lake Thirteen.

CROSS LAKE Lindy Rigs and spinner rigs tipped with redtails or leeches have produced walleyes in 30 to 34 feet of water during the day. A few also have been caught with deep-running crankbaits during the evening hours. Northern pike, sunfish, and bass continue to be found along the outer weed edges of most lakes. Look for crappies to be suspended about 12 feet down off the points and submerged Islands. DETROIT LAKES Jigs tipped with minnows are turning the majority of walleyes off the sharp breaks of Big Cormorant Lake, Lake Lida, Pelican Lake, Many Point Lake, Toad Lake, and Elbow Lake.

The bite often peaks early and late in the day. Bass Ashing continues to be Impressive In the area with plastics producing bigger fish. Look for crappies and bluegills In or around deep cabbage beds. Muskie reports have Improved on Pelican Lake and Detroit Lake. EAST-CENTRAL Crappies and sunfish have been keeping anglers busy on Green Lake in 17 feet of water.

Northern pike are hitting minnows or spoons on most lakes, but walleyes are still tough to find. Largemouth bass are hitting topwater and plastics on Blue Lake early and late in the day. GRAND RAPIDS Bucktails have provided consistent muskie action on Moose Lake, Little Moose Lake, and North Star Lake. The deep weedlines in Poole's Bay on Lake Pokegama started kicking out crappies. The area bass bite has been excellent on lakes such as Balsam, Spider, and Island.

Pokegama and Trout Lake have been producing mainly good-sized smallmouth bass. HACKENSACK Spinner rigs and crawlers started producing walleyes on Stoney Lake In 12 to 20 feet of water. There's some evening walleye action off Woman Lake with shiner minnows and redtails in 18 to 20 feet of water. An occasional flurry of crapple activity takes place on Birch Lake in 10 to 12 feet with small minnows, while bass anglers are finding active Ash on most lakes. Spinnerbaits seem to be producing the majority of bigger bass this week.

LAKE MILLELACS East The tops and edges of the mud flats continue to provide the best day bite for walleyes. Spinner rigs and crankbaits are producing the majority of Ash. Slip bobbers and leeches are the way to go after sunset in 22 to 30 feet of water. There's also a few Ash started to hit shallow-running crankbaits on the shallow rocks after dark. Topwater baits remain the best option for muskles on top of the weedflats.

Smallmouth bpss Baseball Late AL box scores MARINERS 8, YANKEES 3 NEW YORK SEATTLE ab hbi ab hbi Jeter ss 5 0 2 0 ISuzukirf 4 113 Matsuilf 4 0 0 0 Reedcf 5 0 2 0 ARoddh 2 2 11 Ibanezdh 4 0 10 JaGbilb 3 110 Sexsonlb 4 2 10 BWIImscf 4 0 0 0 Beltre 3b 4 110 Posada 4 0 11 Morse If 2 2 10 Lawtonrf 3 0 0 1 Stronglf 10 0 0 Bllhorn3b 4 0 0 0 Jolpez2b 3 12 2 Cano2b 4 0 10 Trralbac 4 10 1 YBtcrtss 3 0 11 Totals 33 3 Totals 34 810 7 New York 002 010 000 -3 Seattle 053 000 OOx -8 E-lawton (1). LOB-New York 10. Seattle 10. 2B-Reed (26), JoLopez 2 (8), YBetancourt (5). HR-ARodrlguez (40), ISuzukl(15).

IP ER BB SO New York Chacon U-2 8 8 8 4 3 FeRodrlguez 2 2 0 0 2 1 Seattle HarrtsWJ-1 6V, 6 3 3 5 4 Sherrill 1V 0 0 0 0 1 Putz 1 0 0 0 1 1 HBP-by Chacon (Morse 2), by Harris (Lawton). WP-Chacon. FeRodrlguez. Umpires-Home, Tim Tschida; First, Ron Kulpa; Second, Dan lassogna; Third, Dale Scott ATHLETICS 2. ANGELS 1, 11 Innings OAKLAND LOS ANGELES abrkH abrhbi KendaHc 5 0 10 Fkjginscf 3 0 0 0 MEIIis2b 5 0 0 0 OCberass 5 0 0 0 EChavzJb 4 110 GAndsnlf 40 10 DJnsonlb 4 0 2 1 VGrerorf 5 0 0 0 Bynumlf 0 0 0 0 BMolnac 3 0 10 Httbergdh 3 0 2 0 Erstadlb 4 0 10 Paytoncf 4 0 0 0 JRivradh 3 0 0 0 Swisher rf 3 0 0 0 Ktchmdh 10 0 0 NFL PRESEASON 6 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks, WJON-AM. PREP VOLLEYBALL 7 p.m. Albany at Monticello, KASM-AM. 7:30 p.m. Sauk Centre at Minnewaska, KDOG-FM.

GENERAL Midnight All Night with Todd Wright WBHR-AM 5 a.m. Mike Mike In the Morning, WBHR-AM. 6:06 a.m. Fan Radio Network, KXSS-AM. 9 a.m.

The Herd, WBHR-AM. 11 am The Jim Rome Show, WBHR-AM. Noon Granite City Cafe, KXSS-AM. 2 p.m. The Dan Patrick Show, WBHR-AM.

5 p.m. Sports Bash, WBHR-AM. 6 p.m. PTI on ESPN Radio, WBHR-AM. 6:30 p.m.

Game Night, WBHR-AM. 7:06 p.m. Sporting News Radio, KXSS-AM. 10 p.m. NFL.