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delawareonline.com Lincicome sings way to win in Canadian Women's Open LOCAL ACTION Schadul changes? Information must be sent to scores8delawareonline.com to be included in the listing below. COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY Delaware at Rutgers, 4 COLLEGE WOMEN'S SOCCER Delaware State at Drexel, 6 HORSE RACING At Delaware Park, 1:15 HARNESS RACING At Harrington Raceway, 5:30 HORSE RACING SIMULCAST At Delaware Park, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway, Brandywine Turf Club, 12:30 CALENDARS home games shaded Phillies THE NEWS JOURNAL MONDAY, AUG. 29, 201 1 Ka.JmgffsMSA 'jzhEaCt I a 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 CIN CIN ON CIN FLA FLA 7:10 7:10 7:10 12:35 7:10 7:10 CSN Ch. 17 CSN CSN CSN CSN 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CIN ATI ATL ATI MIL MIL MIL 1:10 7:05 7:05 7:05 8:10 8:10 7:10 Ch. 17 CSN CSN CSN CSN CSN ON l7 12 13 14 15 16 17 MIL HOU HOU H0U FLA STL STl 2:10 8:05 8:05 2:05 TB0 7:05 7:05 Ch.

17 CSN Ch. 17 1 CSN I TBD I CSN I CSN Associated Press MIRABEL, Quebec Brittany Lincicome was singing in the rain Sunday in the Canadian Women's Open "I was very patient, singing a lot of songs, very chatty," Lincicome said after her second LPGA Tour victory of the season and fifth overall. To stay focused, the American sings to herself Brittany Lincicome (right) and her caddie, A.J. Eathorne, take shelter under an umbrella during the final round of the rainy Canadian Women's Open in Mirabel, Quebec, on Sunday. GETTY IMAGESROBERT LABERGE Orioles 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 NYY NYY TOR TOR TOR TB T8 1:35 7:05 7:05 7:05 7:05 7:10 4:10 MASN MASN MAW MASN2 MASN2 MASK Fox 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TB NYY NYY NYY TOR TOR 1:40 1:05 7:05 1:05 7:07 1:07 MASU MASN MASN MASN MASK MASN Blue Rocks 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 SAL MB MB MB MB FRF.

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She also won the ShopRite Classic in June. Lewis shot a 67 the best round of the day to match Wie (72) at 12 under. Wie, the winner last year at St. Charles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, needed a birdie on the 18th to force a playoff, but missed the green, took a drop to get clear of a fence, and made par. U.S.

Solheim Cup players took the top five spots, with Cristie Kerr (71) and Angela Stanford (72) tying for fourth at 11 under. Boeing Classic SNOQUALMIE, Wash. Mark Calcavecchia won the Boeing Classic for his first Champions Tour title, beating Russ Cochran with a two-putt birdie on the first hole of a playoff. Calcavecchia and Cochran shot 7-under 65s to finish at 14 under at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Calcavecchia, a 13-time PGA Tour winner making his 31st career start in two seasons on the 50-and-over tour, almost wrapped up the title on the par-5 18th in regulation, but his lengthy eagle putt came up a few inches short.

Cochran, who nearly aced the par-3 17th, made a 12-foot eagle putt on 18 to force the playoff. ON THE AIR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. Phillies at Cincinnati, ESPN, WDEL-1 150, WPHT-1210; taped at 10:30 p.m., Comcast Network 7 p.m. New York Yankees at Orioles, MASN, WWTX-1290, WBAL-1090 MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Myrtle Beach at Blue Rocks, TENNIS I p.m.

U.S. Open first round, ESPN2 7 p.m. U.S. Open first round, ESPN2 HORSE RACING II p.m. Racing from Delaware Park, Comcast Ch.

28 ON THIS DATE 1885 John Sullivan wins the first world heavyweight title under the Marquess of Queensbury rules when he beats Dominic McCaffrey in six rounds. 1987 Charlie Whittingham becomes the first trainer to surpass 500 stakes wins when he sent Ferdinand to victory in the Cabrillo Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack. 1993 Laffit Pincay Jr. wins the race of his career aboard El Toreo in the seventh race at Del Mar racetrack to become the second thoroughbred jockey to ride 8,000 winners. had two extra-hole victories in the event but couldn't come up with the shots he needed with the title at stake in the 36-hole final.

European Tour GLENEAGLES, Scotland Denmark's Thomas Bjorn won the Johnnie Walker Championship, making birdie on the fifth hole of a playoff with South Africa's George Coetzee. In cold and windy conditions at Gleneagles, Bjorn birdied the par-5 18th three straight times to hold off Coetzee in a playoff that started with five players. Austria's Bernd Wiesberger dropped out on the first extra hole, Spain's Pablo Larrazabal was eliminated on the second and England's Mark Foster was ousted on the fourth. All five finished regulation at 11-under 277. Nationwide KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

Three-time PGA Tour winner Kirk Triplett won the News Sentinel Open to become the oldest winner in Nationwide Tour history at 49 years, 4 months, 29 days, closing with his second straight 4-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over Marco Dawson. YOUTH CALENDAR For a complete listing, see www.delawareonline.comsports. Send announcements of local tournaments, tryouts and league registrations to sportsdelawareonline.com, by fax to 324-2298 or by mail to The News Journal Sports Department, 950 W. Basin Road, New Castle DE 19720. Announcements must be received by noon on Friday to run in the next Monday's calendar.

Listings will be published only in the weekly calendar. In the playoff, Calcavecchia found nearly the same spot on the 18th green as he did regulation, while Cochran pulled his second shot into a greenside bunker. Cochran's bunker shot bounced past the pin into the rough, and Calcavecchia two-putted for the title. Last month in the Senior British Open, Cochran rallied to beat Calcavecchia by two strokes. U.S.

Amateur ERIN, Wis. Kelly Kraft took the lead when UCLA star Patrick Cantlay bogeyed the 16th hole, then held on for a 2-up victory in the U.S. Amateur final at Erin Hills. Kraft, coming off his senior season at SMU, received a spot on the U.S. Walker Cup team after the match.

Both finalists will receive a spot in next year's U.S. Open, and both traditionally are invited to the Masters. As the winner, the 22-year-old Kraft also gets a spot in the British Open. That is provided both players keep their amateur status, something Kraft seemed to be leaning toward. The 19-year-old Cantlay, already on the Walker Cup team, Camps for ages 10-12 and 13-18.

$150 One-day Pitching Fundamentals and Pitch Development for ages 9-12. $40 Five-week Hitting Boot Camp for ages 10-16. $225 Private Hitting Lessons (four minimum). $200 For more information and registration to all camps and clinics, visit www.bullybats.com BASKETBALL Urban Youth Inc. Delmarva Fall League Saturdays, Sept.

17-Nov. 6 at Delmarva Christian High, Georgetown. For girls and boys varsity high school teams. $415. For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbanyouthinc.com.

GENERAL Dover Parks and Recreation Department 3 on 3 Developmental Basketball for boys and girls ages 7-10. p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 8 at John W.

Pitts Recreation Center. $25. Kids Play Sports Basketball: Instructional series refines techniques and skills for boys and girls ages 6-9. The instructor will focus on the fundamentals of basketball by stressing drills and games. p.m.

Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3 at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. $20.

Learn-N-Play All-Sport Skills for Preschoolers: For parents and children ages 3-5. Skill development in throwing, catching and kicking. p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct.

5. $20. Learn-N-Play Basketball for preschoolers: For parents and children ages 3-5. p.m. Mondays, Sept.

12-Oct. 3. $20. For info on any of the programs, 674-7541 or www.cityofdover.com. SOCCFR Newark Parks and Recreation Department Tiny Tot Soccer.

a.m. or a.m., Saturdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15 at Handloff Park. Ages 3-4.

Newark residents, $35; nonresidents, $50. Little Kickers Soccer. 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15 at Handloff Park.

Ages 5-6. Newark residents, $45; nonresidents, $61. Fall Youth Soccer Leagues. Saturdays, through early November at Fairfield and Kells Park. Ages 7-14.

Newark residents, $45; nonresidents, $70. For info on all camps, 366-7060 or www.cityofnewarkde.us parksrecreation. SPORTS IN BRIEF From staff and wire reports False start eliminates Bolt from world 100 DAEGU, South Korea Usain Bolt was eliminated from the 100-meter final Sunday at the world championships because of a false start. The world record holder and defending champion jumped the gun and was led off the track. In Bolt's absence, Jamaican teammate Yohan Blake won the gold in 9.92 seconds.

Walter Dix of the United States was second in 10.08, and Kim Collins of Saint Kitts and Nevis was third in 10.09. In other events Sunday: Defending champion Trey Hardee won the men's decathlon, with U.S. teammate Ashton Eaton second. Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter known as "Blade Runner," advanced to today's semifinals in the 400 meters. Brittney Reese of the U.S.

defended her long jump title, and Allyson Felix breezed into the finals of the 400 with an easy win in her heat. Miami president says scandal 'quite painful' CORAL GABLES, Fla. University of Miami president Donna Shalala said it has been "quite painful" dealing with the scandal that could blacken the name of the university's athletic department for years to come. The NCAA and the school are investigating whether the athletic department, including IS current student-athletes, broke rules in their dealings with convicted Ponzi scheme architect and former booster Nevin Shapiro. "These past two weeks have been quite painful for me," Shalala, a former Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Clinton administration, wrote in a letter published in Sunday's editions of The Miami Herald.

Manchester United rings up eight in rout LONDON Manchester out classed north London in a Premier League goal frenzy Sunday, with United thrashing Arsenal 8-2 and City routing Tottenham 5-1. Edin Dzeko scored four goals for City at White Hart Lane. vVtty lie Rooiicy l'cspuiiued Willi a hat trick at Old Trafford as Arsenal allowed eight goals in the CONTACT US JASON LEVINE, sports editor 324-2539, jlevinedelawareonline.com LAURA IGNARSKI, assistant sports editor 324-2919, lignarsk8delawareonline.com CECILY CAIRNS, copy editor ccairns8wilmingt.gannett.com MIKE FINNEY, NASCAR, high schools mfinney8delawareonline.com MARTIN FRANK, 76ers, columnist mfrank8delawareonline.com league for the first time in 115 years. Leipheimer wins USA Pro Cycling Challenge DENVER American Levi Leipheimer won the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, his third stage race title this year, with a seventh-place finish in Sunday's sixth stage. Mollema takes overall lead in Spanish Vuelta SIERRA DE BEJAR, Spain Irish rider Daniel Martin won the ninth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday, while Dutchman Bauke MoLlema took the overall leader's jersey from Joaquin Rodriguez by just one second.

Prince's 3-pointer leads Sky past Liberty ROSEMONT, 111. Epiphanny Prince hit a 3-pointer with 31 seconds remaining to give the Chicago Sky a 74-73 victory over the New York Liberty in WNBA play on Sunday. In other WNBA action: WASHINGTON Candice Dupree scored a season-high 27 points and Diana Taurasi finished with 21 points as Phoenix beat Washington 86-79. TULSA, Okla. Sheryl Swoopes scored 22 points to help Tulsa beat Connecticut 83-72.

FBI aiding in search for Crittenton ATLANTA The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted in the killing of a woman. FBI Special Agent Steve Em-mett in Atlanta told the Associated Press on Sunday that the agency is involved in the hunt for Javaris Crittenton. Authorities issued a warrant on a murder charge for Crittenton after the shooting of 22-year Jullian Jones. The mother of four was gunned down Aug. 19 in Atlanta.

Acclamation wins Pacific Classic DEL MAR, Calif. Acclamation led all the way to win the $1 million Pacific Classic by a head on Sunday at Del Mar. Acclamation held off Twirling Candy in a furious stretch drive, giving jockey Patrick Vaienzuela the victory 20 years after he won the first Classic with Best Pal. DAVID HALE. Phillies dhale8delawareonline.com LARRY HANNA, news assistant 324-2806, Ihanna8wilmingt.gannett.com GEOFF MOSHER, Eagles gemosher8delawareonline.com BRAD MYERS, golf brmyers8wilmingt.gannett.com KEVIN TRESOLINI, UD, running ktresolini8delawareonline.com BASKETBALL UrbanYouthlnc.

Fall League Sundays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6 at Garfield PAL, 26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle. Boys and girls varsity and middle school (sixth, seventh and eighth grades) and boys elementary (fifth grade and under) divisions. $300 per team.

For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbanyouthinc.com. Christian School League Saturdays, Sept. 24 through November at Concord Christian School, 1025 Marsh Road, Brandywine Hundred. Registration deadline Sept 12. Boys and girls high school varsity and middle school (sixth, seventh and eighth grades) divisions.

$300 per team. For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbanyouthinc.com. OCTOBER BASKETBALL Big North Classic Oct. 15-16 at H. Fletcher Brown Boys Girls Club, 1601 N.

Spruce Wilmington. Boys and girls 9U-17U divisions. $200. For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbany-outhinc.com. Halloween Hoops Classic Oct.

29-30 at H. Fletcher Brown Boys Girls Club, 1601 N. Spruce Wilmington. $200. For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbanyouthinc.com.

LACROSSE Rippin' Rope Lacrosse Fall Skills Games Program Oct. 16,23, 30 and Nov. 6, 13 at Hockessin Montessori School turf field. For boys and girls ages 9-13 a.m.) and ages 14-17 (10:30 a.m.-noon). For info, www.rippin-rope.com, 377-5455 or NOVEMBER bASKtlbALL Brown Boys Club Classic Nov.

19-20 at H. Fletcher Brown Boys Girls Club, 1601 N. Spruce Wilmington. Boys and girls 9U-17U divisions. $200.

For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbany-outhinc.com. DECEMBER BASKETBALL Preseason Christian School Challenge Dec. 1-3 at Concord Christian School, 125 Marsh Road, Brandywine Hundred. $200 per team. Girls and boys varsity divisions.

For info, Mark Sills at 328-2770 or www.urbany-outhinc.com. AUGUST BASEBALL Delaware Rockets Tryouts for 8U and 10U fall and spring teams. Age is determined by player's age as of April 30, 2012. To register, email jcwoottengmail.com and include parent info, player name, birthdate, positions played. SOCCER Kirkwood Soccer Club Currently accepting registrations for fall instructional program.

Games begin Sept. 10 for ages 3-18. For info, kirkwoodsoccer.org or 322-5180. SOFTBALL Delaware Velocity Fast Pitch Tryouts for U12 and U14 teams. For schedule, visit www.delawareveloci-ty.com.

For info, Marty Grant at 540-7440 or velocity1degmail.com. Delaware Cobras 18U tryouts. 6 p.m. Aug. 30 and Aug.

31 at Greenbank Park. For info, decobras18uymail.com or Rich Edwards at 494-2071. SEPTEMBER BASEBALL Delaware Warriors BBA Select Tryouts for competitive showcase teams for 2012. Sept. 11, 2 p.m.

(ages 9-12), 4 p.m. (ages 13-16) at Caravel Academy. For info, Rob Niggebrugge at robniggebruggecomcast.net Delaware White Hawks 16U (age as of April 30, 2012) travel baseball team tryouts. 3-5 p.m. Sept 2 at DelCastle Recreational Center field No.

6. For info, Jose Moreno at 540-6970. Delaware Hurricanes Tryouts for travel baseball for 201 1-12 for players ages 8-16 (age as of April 30, 2012). Sept. 10.

9-11 a.m. forages 8-10, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for ages 11 12, 2 4 p.m. for ages 13 16. All tryouts will be held at New Castle Little League, 732 Frenchtown Road.

To try out, complete the form at www.leagueline-up.comdelawarecanes and email it to Tom Campbell at tmctmc2786aol.com. Pro Scouts Baseball Bucs Tryouts for 2012 14U travel team playing in the Delaware Competitive Instructional Baseball League. 1 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18 at Camden Wyoming Little League.

For info, Will Goerge at 422-8425. Bullybats Baseball Academy Fall Clinics One-day InfieldOutfield Fundamentals for ages 9-12. $30 Three-session Catching Boot.

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