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Show MMwmwwwimmiirmMMww WWMWW 1 6A Tuesday ltww 1 June 4, 2002 I KAREN BASSO Sports reporter Wilde, hitting him in the temple. The ball hit so hard that it dropped Wilde to the ground in- After completing a successful season with the Carbon High Dinos baseball team, Blake Wilde moved on to play summer ball for the Helper American stantly. By Legion team. Although the season has not yet officially started, the hard work the team has been doing has been going on for ternal injuries. During a practice last week, Wilde was involved in a serious accident on the diamond that few would expect could happen to a local player. During batting practice, an American Legion teammate took a swing at the ball, hitting a line drive. Unfortunately for Wilde, he was injhc wrong place at the wrong time. The fast moving ball sailed directly toward friend. The accident occured shortly after the Utah game in which Wilde was invited to attend. The event welcomed only two Dino athletes amongst the best high school baseball players in the state. Wilde was also named this week to the second team for baseball, an elite honor that not many athletes receive during their high school career. all-st- ar After rushing Wilde to the hospital, family and teammates heard the news that no one wanted to hear. The ball had caused serious damage to Wildes head. In fact, the ball cracked his skull and caused in- weeks. for the fallen teammate and i all-sta- te After spending some time in the local hospital, Wilde was then transported to the University of Utah hospital via life flight on Thursday. According to teammates who have visited with Wilde, things are improving player. slightly for the Although the outcome of the event is unknown, the one thing that is for sure is that teammates are supporting Wilde and hop- With Amercian Legion base- ball scheduled to begin Thursday, it is a fact that the Helper team will enter the field filled with determination to win one for Wilde. all-st- ar The season will continue, just as the support for a quick and succesfiill recovery will live on amoungst Wildes teammates, family and friends. ing for the best recovery possible American Legion baseball to begin Thursday By KAREN BASSO Sports reporter High school and college baseball are over for the year. That means that baseball enthusiasts will be turning to American Legion baseball this summer to catch the excitement of Americas favorite passtime. The action will begin Thursday, June 6, at the Helper baseball park, located next to the city park. The season will officially begin with the annual tournament which the Helper' team hosts, drawing teams from across the state. This year, the Helper team is comprised of talented players from Carbon and Emery High along with a player from East Carbon. The roster reads as a whos who amongst local high school baseball athletes. The four day tournament will begin Thursday after noon at approximately 3:45 p.m. when the first game of the season is played on the newly improved field. The game will pit Viewmont against Judge. Following the opening game, the home team will hit the field to take on Cedar Gty. The game will begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Games will be played throughout the day, Friday and Saturday, with Helper hitting the field at 8 p.m. both nights. Sunday is scheduled for the championship games. Placement determined by the win-lo- will be ss records after Saturdays games. Action will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The American Legion team the summer, with frequent games scheduled iq June and July. The experience will allow athletes to improve (m their skills, while having fun doing what they enjoy the most, competing. This years team is expected to be strong competitors for the American Legion championship. The Helper team, who placed second last season looks forward to taking the big step up on the championship ladder. With the team selected this season, this step just day become a reality. will play throughout ' The star packed squad is bound to bring new life to the improved baseball facility. The park, which has overgone dramatic changes this past spring, is completed and ready to host baseball fans from across the After suffering a devastating head injury during base- ball practice, Blake Wilde remains in stable condition, Those who know Wilde stand behind.him and hope jots speedy and full recovery. -- rirfh Hwtaa Lqln Mper 'V ' ts ; J VrA Thursday Jane 6 3:45 Viewmont vs Judge 6:15 Helper vs Cedar Gty 9KX) Tboele vs Upper bUey Friday June 7 9fl0 Cedar City vs Cyprus 1 1:45 Judge vs Upper Vblley 2:30 W. Jordan vs Viewmont 5:15 Tboele vs W. Jordan 8:00 Upper Wley vs Helper Saturday June 8 . Cyprus vs Tboele 11:45 Viewmont vs Tboele 230 Upper Valley vs Cedar 5:15 Judge vs W. Jordan 8:00 Cyprus vs Helper 9KX) Sunday June9 V . Playoffs beginning at lOtfO rnr .4 1 Bullriding action comes to Carbon County fairgrounds jjX -- ,tr. MTjr Rodeo bullfighters, along with bullriders entertain the local crowd. On June 1, riders from across the state competed in the event which was held for bullriders only. The action was fast and furious dfltK the crowd roared with excitement as the brave ridtf tried to hold on for the full eight seconds. fi- Dino athletes named to jU-;- A' Ct fry Four Carbon High players were named to the annual team in baseball After a tremendous season, the Dinos had an easy time making an appearance on the te roster. Ttoy Grundy and Matt Jewkes were each named to the first team. Grundy who recently completed his sophomore year, . brings a strong arm to the forefront for the Dino team. Pressure does not seem to be a factor for this calm pitcher who seldom breaks a sweat during a game. In . all-sta- te all-sta- es feet, the Dinos have found a leader in Grundy who could easily aid the team to a state cham- - ' pionship next season. Jewkes was named to the te team for his infield performance this season. The intensity which Jewkes plays with carries over to the remainder oftbe Dino team. Whether Jewkes is manthe infield or standing tall ' ning atop the pitchers mound, die sire to win is obvious. A senior this past year, Jewkes will be moving on next season and tbe Dino field will never be the same '.without his determination. second team also The te all-sta- . Free fishing day scheduled for lakes and ponds across Utah Fishing at the Gigliotti pond in Helper has quickly' will not need i fishing Gcmss to fish in the state that -- become a favorite pass time tor many Carbon Country On June 8, a special fishing event will be held as the Division of Wildlife Resources and con- servation groups mark free fishing day in Utah. People - . day. All other regulations found in the 2002 Utah ing proclamation will. be in effect DWR represents fives suggest fishing lakes and ponds whore fish will be stocked for the big event ' d' . all-sta- baseball all-sta- te had its share of Dino athletes named to the roster. Seniors Zac Goward and Blake Wilde each were named to the second team. Cloward had an incredible season this year playing both catcher and pitcher. As catcher, Cloward has a talent to see action on the field many other play- -' era do not The quickness of Qowaids arm along with his fast . thinking, kept opponents run-- ., ning for safe ground. Another Dino pitcher who , has a quick and accurate arm is Wilde. White pitching from the dirt mound, Wilde throws the ball with ease, nailing his target' wi teaii "..'v&r: . nearly every time. Wilde also has atalehttoi up when the pressure is on. Although the weight of the world seems to be on his shoulders at times, Wilde sel-- 1 dom slumps when die competition comes calling. The Carbon. High Dinos who werenamed to the team represent the best of the best in baseball in the class 3A divi-- J sion. Each playcr has been ored for their contribution to the success of Dino baseball this season. .. returns to the di to win. This miration lead to Grundy being to the basebafl team. toy Grundy with determination oD-st- V'Jt (POOR I |