Sports Shorts

Fall ball starting up
The 2010 San Lorenzo Valley Little League fall ball season is getting under way. Last year, 85 players participated. Organizers say fall ball is a great way for players ages 6 to 12 who have at least a year of playing experience to improve their game and have fun before Little League returns in the spring.
Registration and tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and Aug. 14 at the San Lorenzo Valley High School pony league field, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton.
League organizers also need coaches and managers.
For information: Charlie Prograce, 588-7628 or

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Softball tournament on tap
The 15th annual Jim Walters Memorial Softball tournament at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond is taking place this weekend.
The two-day tournament will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 and 8, and there will be men’s and coed divisions. The cost is $250 per team, and each team is guaranteed games on the second day.
The tournament is named in memory of the father of Scotts Valley High athletic director Louie Walters.
For information: 475-5923.
Eat pizza for youth football
Tony & Alba’s in Scotts Valley has teamed up with the Scotts Valley Athletic Association Police Athletic League football and cheer teams to raise money for the league.
When patrons mention P.A.L. football and cheerleading Wednesday, Aug. 11, the restaurant will donate 20 percent of the cost of the meal to the league.
Tony & Alba’s is at 230 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley.
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