AREA BRIEFS: SEMO TO HOLD OPEN RACES SATURDAY

In conjunction with Southeast Missouri State University's cross country meet Saturday at Capaha Park, there will be two open races for the public.

At 10 a.m., youngsters in grades 1-6 will have a one-mile run. Then at 11:30 a.m., there will be a race for junior high ages through 50-and-over.

The top three finishers in each age group receive Southeast cross country T-shirts. The entry fee is $5. For more information, call the Southeast track office at 290-5207.