Area sports calendar 11/18/04

Baseball

Pitching lessons: Former Southeast Missouri State University baseball All-American and current professional pitcher Todd Pennington is conducting pitching lessons for all ages. Pennington is with the Cleveland Indians organization. Info: (618) 203-8093.

Basketball

Hotshot contest: The Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Points for Pizzas Basketball Hotshot Contest on Saturday at the multi-purpose building by Jackson High School. Registration is 9 a.m. with the contest to begin at 10. Divisions for ages 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17. No fee; Domino's pizzas for top three finishers. A half-court shoot-off also planned. Info: 204-8848.

Youth league: The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Girls Youth Basketball League for those in grades 3-12. The league will play in three divisions on Saturdays from Jan. 8 to mid-March. Info: Amy Roth, 334-2859.

Wrestling

Youth program: The Cape USA wrestling program will have a meeting 7 p.m. Monday at Central High School for registration. The club is planning on seven tournaments this season. Practices are scheduled to begin Nov. 29. Info: Gunder Woldtvedt, 334-2221 or 579-8735, and Josh Crowell, 335-1373 or 382-1213.

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