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Los Alamos Baseball Legend Bun Ryan Honored at Rockies Game for WWII Service
Los Alamos baseball legend Bun Ryan, left, with Wally McCorkle is featured on the big screen at the Sept. 1 Rockies introduction. Courtesy photoSPORTS News:
Los Alamos baseball legend Bun Ryan was honored at the Sept. 1 Rockies introduction for his military service.
It was a great day for everyone with Ryan having about 25 folks from his immediate family as well as other friends at the event.
This is what they read over the PA system:
“Bernard L. Ryan, known as Bun to his friends and family, was born and raised in Leadville, Colo. In June 1943, he was drafted
Big Impact Expected From Former Los Alamos Hilltopper Andy Thoma
Former Los Alamos Hilltopper Andy Thoma, center, is the most experienced of the junior class. Courtesy/GoHuskies.comThe junior class features several talented players who have not seen as much of the field as their level of play would indicate. Among this group are several players who have
Rivenburgh Best Predictor By Far
ACR News:
Cecilia Rivenburgh was the best predictor of the night, missing her prediction by only 4 seconds while running the long course. The long course was actually 2.87 miles long.
Ted Romero was the fastest finisher on the course at 22:34, which was almost two minutes better than he did last year. Bart Olinger was the next best predictor being only 105 seconds off of his prediction. The next best predictors were Lauraine Maness and Linda Vance who were 201 seconds off.
On the short course, there was a three-way tie for the best predictions. Margaret Ellis, George Glass and Jackie Marr were all Read More
Pierotti’s Clowns’ Lou Pierotti to Speak at Pinon School
‘Tribute to Pierotti’s Clowns’ mosaic by Susan K. Dailey, commissioned by the Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board and installed in front of Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
Staff Report
Lou Pierotti of the famed Pierotti’s Clowns fast pitch softball team is set to speak to 4th-6th graders at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock.
About the Clowns…
In 1953, Lou Pierotti formed the Pierotti’s Clowns, the only 5-man fast-pitch softball team in the nation. This team was sponsored by the Los Alamos Kiwanis Read More
Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club Gun Show Continues Today
Scene of Saturday’s Gun Show. The Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club is hosting the 17th annual gun show this weekend in the Pueblo Complex at 1900 Diamond Dr. The event is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today to buy, sell, swap or browse. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Stormy Weather Can’t Stop Pace Racers
Pace racers braved a thunderstorm Aug. 20. Courtesy/Ted WilliamsACR News:
This week’s Pace Race on Aug. 20 turned into a guessing game due to the heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
Most of the markings on the three mile run through Rendia Canyon and Bayo Canyon were washed away, so the run became partly a mystery run. In spite of that, some pace race guesses were really good. On the mystery run, Linda Vance was 15 seconds off her prediction, Karen Thorn was 30 seconds off and Ted Romero was 33 seconds off.
In the one mile, Jennifer Reglien was 63 seconds off her time, with Mariela Vargas Read More
LAHS Finalist for Interscholastic Sports Program of Excellence Award
LAHS News:
Coach and Athletic Director Magazine has announced the two recipients of the 2013 Interscholastic Sports Program of Excellence award, honoring the nation’s best athletic programs for their off-the-field achievements.
Los Alamos High School was one of the finalists and is being honored as “Best in Class.”
An independent panel of judges selected Tappan Zee High School (Orangeburg, N.Y.) and University School of Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Wis.) as this year’s honorees. The schools receive an award and will be featured in the November/December edition of Coach and Athletic Director. Read More
Aquatics Center Pool Maintenance Progresses
The pool at the Larry Walkup R. Walkup Aquatic Center is draining for annual maintence and will reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. For additional information, call the Aquatic Center at 662-8170. Photo by Denise McCoy
Relamping was completed Monday night. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The pump has been removed and is scheduled to be replaced this week. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Main pumps for the pool. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Performance Enhancing Drugs: It’s All About Money
Fitness ColumnPerformance Enhancing Drugs: It’s All About Money
By KENT PEGG
Once again, recent events have brought the use and abuse of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and steroids to the forefront of sports news. So, I guess it’s time to revisit the issue. Despite the attention, most people don’t understand the scope or consequences of this problem.
We know that steroids are bad for you and taking them, even for a short period of time, can lead to a host of illnesses, diseases and undesirable side effects. We’ve seen athletes like Ken Caminiti and Lyle Alzado die, with their deaths Read More