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Cape Central sports practices begin Monday

Practices for the fall sports teams at Cape Girardeau Central High School will begin Monday. Following are the details for each sport (practices are at the high school except where noted).

Football: Begins at 7 a.m.; Boys Soccer: From 6-8 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m.; Cross Country: From 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Girls Tennis: From 7-10 a.m.; Volleyball: from 8-10 a.m.; Softball: At 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. for grades 11-12, at 5 p.m. for grades 9-10, all at Arena Park.

Also, for junior high football, ninth graders should report Monday at 8 a.m. while eighth graders should report Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.

All athletes must have a completed physical exam and proof of insurance to participate.

For further information on any of the practices, athletes should either call their coach or the Central athletic office at 335-8467.

Notre Dame sports tryouts begin Monday

Tryouts for the fall sports teams at Notre Dame High School will begin Monday. Following are the details for each sport.

Cross Country: From 6-8 p.m.; Boys Soccer: From 8-10 a.m. and from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Softball: From 9 a.m.-noon; Volleyball: From 9 a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m.

Athletes are reminded that a completed physical exam form must be submitted to the coach or athletic director before they will be allowed to participate. Forms are available in the school office.

For further information on any of the tryouts, athletes should either call their coach or Notre Dame at 335-6772.

Cape Youth Tackle Football League signups

Signups for the 1999 Cape Girardeau Youth Tackle Football League season will be held Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 from 8 a.m.-noon in Capaha Park at the corner of Broadway and Perry.

The league is for boys in grades 5-7. For more information, call Andy Dunaway at (573) 335-1475.

Jackson soccer league registration set

The Jackson Area Optimist Soccer Association (JAOSA) will hold fall soccer sign-ups on two more upcoming dates at Main Street Fitness in Jackson.

Registration dates: Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.; and Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The league is open to boys and girls entering grades K-8. For more information, contact Cinde Sharrock at (573) 266-3332.

Benefit softball tournament in Jackson

The first annual Benefit Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament will be held Aug. 28-29 in Jackson. All proceeds will go to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

This tournament, for men's teams, will be open to a limited number of teams. The entry fee is $100 per team plus two 47 core softballs.

For more information, call Sam Lawson at (573) 335-3111 or Cliff Palmer at (573) 243-0157.

Jackson cross country meeting upcoming

The Jackson cross country program will hold a meeting for all high school and junior high runners (and their parents) Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the high school.

A guest speaker will be present at the meeting.

Also, junior high cross country practice will begin the first day of school.

Co-ed indoor volleyball league forming

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is forming a 6-on-6 co-ed indoor volleyball league for 1999-2000.

Cost per team is $216. The league is scheduled to start on Sept. 28-29. Games will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Osage Community Centre.

Registration deadline is Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Amy Roth at (573) 334-2859.

Parks & Rec. Dept. sponsors Cardinals Trip

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will hold its second Cardinals Trip Saturday, Sept. 11, when the St. Louis Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ticket and transportation will cost $21.

For more information, call (573) 335-5421.

Fall softball leagues forming in Cape

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department is forming fall leagues for the fall co-ed and men's teams.

League play is scheduled to start Sept. 6 at Shawnee Parks Sports Complex.

The season will consist of five weeks and 10 games. Entry deadline is Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. Entry fee is $150 a team and $10 for a player card.

For more information, call (573) 334-2523 or (573) 335-5421.

Youth sports meeting in Scott City

Anyone interested in helping to form an independent youth league in Scott City for the year 2000 is invited to attend a 7 p.m. meeting Sept. 9 at City Hall.

The meeting is open to parents and volunteers who are willing to keep the quality of summer baseball/softball. For more information, contact Phyllis Spinks at (573) 264-3411.

Cape Jaycees 11th annual 2-Man Scramble

The Cape Jaycees 11th annual 2-Man Scramble will be held Aug. 21-22 at Jaycee Municipal Golf Course in Cape Girardeau.

Shotgun starts will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Entry fee is $95 per team plus cart fee. A truck will be among the hole-in-one prizes.

For more information, call (573) 334-0416 or (573) 335-9296.

Summer Track Series in Cape Girardeau

The Cape Road Runners Fourth Annual Summer Track Series is being held at the Central High School track in Cape Girardeau.

Events remaining are an 800-meter run on August 9 and a mile run on August 16.

The series is open for participants of all ages and abilities with divisions from 5-and-under to 60-and-over.

Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. on each event day at the track and the runs begins at 7 p.m. Competition for each event is $3 with the signup prior to each start.

For more information, call Rick Lott at (573) 334-9097 or Joy Gilbert at 335-3617.

Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament

The Friends of Saint Francis will hold its 12th annual Benefit Golf Tournament Aug. 27 at Bent Creek in Jackson.

The four-person scramble will have shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Entry fee is $150 per player, which includes a golf shirt, prizes, lunch, beverages and dinner. A total of $1,200 will be awarded in prize money.

Hole-in-one prizes include a car, Hawaiian trip and sports utility vehicle.

For more information, contact the Saint Francis Medical Center Foundation at (573) 331-5133.

Youth Triathlon rescheduled for Aug. 21

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department has rescheduled its 11th annual Youth Triathlon and Kids Half-Miler to Aug. 21.

The event will take place at Central Pool beginning at 9 a.m. It is for boys and girls ages 9-18.

For more information, contact Amy at 334-2859 or Doug at 335-4040.

--From staff reports