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Show Page 16 April 28, 1999 johnstoninfowest.com gressmeninfowest.com Editor: Courtney Gressmen & Loni Johnston Dixie Puts Love of Baseball Back in Anthony By excelled in. .BASEBALL! During his years at Courtney Gressmen 'iressmeninfowesl. com With six games left a the Jmversity of Las and ankle injury put a very talented athlete out of the of his baseball, game name. .Curt Anthony. But one day a phone call from Dixie Head Coach Mike Littlewood changed the life of this Las Vegas native. "I kind of lost the love for he game when I hurt my inkle," Anthony said. Anthony who is the lead off utter and starting short stop for he Rebels, made a good decision to come to Dixie. Anthony was born in St. Geoige, but grew up in Las Vegas playing ball "My dad was a coach, so I guess it was in me to play," he added. Anthony attended Bishop-Gorma- n High School where he Vegas-Nevad- a, Bishop-Gorma- Anthony was for four years. n, In 1996 he was the USA Today for Nevada, and he was the player And this is true, as Anthony has a batting average of .399 for the season. He is also tied with teammate Jon Nelson in team leading home runs at 18. In the Scenic West Conference Most Valuable he is fifth in RBI's, and in third home runs. In the nation, he is for Player the city of Las Vegas. After school helping Dixie to a high Anthony attended UNLV third place ranking in to ball, play until he was injured. But this was a good thing for Dixie. "Curt is one of the best lead off hitters in the league," Littlewood said earlier in the year of Anthony. hitteam In ting. home runs he sits at 11th, and in RBI leaders he is at 16th. The stats say it all for Anthony. As this sophomore starter has committed his talent irioto enrolling: CONGRATS TO THE FOLLOWING: to Oklahoma State next year, but rumors say he could be drafted. "I would like to be drafted, but what I really want to do is concentrate on my education," Anthony mentioned. The success that Anthony has had here at Dixie will probably continue with him where ever he goes. When asked about his feelings about playing baseball here at Dixie, Anthony had nothing but good replies. awesome here!" "It's Anthony said with a huge smile. "My teammates are awesome, its like we are a family because we are so close." "And the coaches are top notch, they make practices fun, because they are never the same." Good luck and congratulations on this honor. Curt you deserve it! Janelle Romney: U of Lousiville Fred House: Southern Utah Jim Roban: San Dieo State Rudy Williams: Long Beach Eric Lockhart: Louisville State Chris Brinagh: Idaho State The following have signed with the following Division One schools next year. Baseball and Softball Players signing were not available at press time because the seasons are not over. Congratulations to Sam Melessa and Amber Ryan forgetting Scholar Athletes of the Year for Dixie College. Mention this ad when ordering tickets and receive $5 off the student ticket price! DYNAMAXX PRODUCTIONS & SUU PRESENT Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Medical - Dental Secretary Pharmacy Technician' Optometric Assistant' Dental Laboratory Technologist' Provo Only Programs are 9 months or less!!! ABHES, ADA, CAHEP Accredited!!! Hands-O& Classroom Training n Financial aid available if qualified these three great talents together In one night! Two Utah Locations: St. George 1067 E. Tabernade (435) FRIDAY, APRIL Provo 14 30, 7 P.tl CENTRUM ARENA, SUU 1675 N. Freedom Blvd. hO91 AUDITS !23" Centrum Ticket Office 652-090- 0 STUDENTS 435-586-78- Ail AMERICAN INSTITUTE or MEDICAL-DENTA- L TECHNOLOGY SmithTix outlets KONY radio KSSD radio Sponsored by Dr. Craig Blackham, D.D.S. Family Dentistry St. George 72 |