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Cumberland's Randall ready to tackle links at Northeast Amateur

June 18, 2013

EAST PROVIDENCE – How Jamison Randall landed a coveted spot in this week’s Northeast Amateur Invitational can be traced back to last summer’s noteworthy accomplishment on the links.

For the Cumberland High alumnus and junior-to-be at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, winning the R.I. Stroke Play Championship was akin to feasting one’s eyes on a golden ticket after opening a Wonka bar.

McGair: Carbo unloads on PED use in baseball

June 17, 2013

PAWTUCKET – Bernie Carbo assumed custody of his grandson when he was two. This same lad has matured into a 14-year-old with big-league hopes, no doubt fueled by a grandfather who authored one of the most memorable home runs in Red Sox lore.

RIIL Principals’ Committee on Athletics talks re-alignment

June 17, 2013

PROVIDENCE – While far from finalized, several realignment proposals were shared and discussed amongst the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s Principals’ Committee on Athletics Monday afternoon.

Speaking on behalf of the realignment committee, Prout Athletic Director Mike Traficante presented modifications to the formula that has been the determining factor in placing teams in corresponding divisions. The earliest these changes would take effect is the 2014-15 academic year, the first year following the expiration of the current two-year realignment agreement.

Wright masters Buffalo, leads PawSox to 5-3 triumph

June 16, 2013

PAWTUCKET — This knuckleballer had the Wright stuff on Sunday afternoon.
Steven Wright impressed a large Father’s Day crowd at McCoy Stadium with his finest start of the year. Throwing a season-high eight innings -- the Pawtucket Red Sox starter to do so this year -- Wright struck out seven batters and gave up just five hits, a run, and no walks to help the PawSox notch a 5-3 triumph over the Buffalo Bisons.

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