Page 2 August 1, 2013 Braun vs. Brains Joe’s Sports By Adam Serrao with highway robbery, he does in fact seem to By Joe Snyder will also be a $15 per game fee for officials. Though sports may be a vastly different be somewhat apologetic for his actions. “As I MAMBAS, FUNDAMENTALS All games will be at the Betty Ainsworth world than the one that we all currently live have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect,” PICK UP WINS Sports Center. For further information, please in, certain moral factors about its living remain Braun said in a statement released by MLB. “I The Fundamentals improved their unbeaten call the Hawthorne Recreation and Community the same. For example, we are all raised in realize now that I have made some mistakes. record to 7-0 with a 22-16 victory over the Services at (310) 349-1655. a society that upholds its citizens to tell the I am willing to accept the consequences of High Flyers in Hawthorne Recreation and LENNOX 50/70 BASEBALL truth. At an early age, we are taught to be those actions. This situation has taken a toll Communities Services Department Youth GETS ELIMINATED honest and in doing so our character will be on me and my entire family, and it has been a Basketball action last Saturday at Betty The Lennox 50/70 (ages 11-13) Little a virtuous one. In the sports world, that same distraction to my teammates and the Brewers Ainsworth Gymnasium. The game was League Baseball team was ousted in the moral standard of honesty remains the same. organization. I am very grateful for the support close most of the way, but the domination Western Regionals semifinals by Arizona Look at Pete Rose, for example. Dishonesty I have received from players, ownership and of Alex Barner making some key baskets 8-4 last Friday at Northwood Park in Irvine. will keep him out of the Hall of Fame for as the fans in Milwaukee and around the country. down the stretch enabled the Fundamentals Lennox rolled to the District 37, Section 3 long as he lives. Lance Armstrong must now Finally, I wish to apologize to anyone I may to win the Division II (age 8-9) showdown and California Division 3 championships, but be experiencing that same feeling--maybe have disappointed--all of the baseball fans, over the second place High Flyers (5-2). found things tough going in the Regionals. even to a greater extent. Then there’s Ryan especially those in Milwaukee, the great Brewers Barner scored 16 of the Fundamentals’ Lennox ended tournament play at 19-1. Braun. Braun has played for the Milwaukee organization and my teammates. I am glad to 22 points. Kimetri Goodman added three THOMPSON PLAYS Brewers since the 2007 season and has since have this matter behind me once and for all points and Keith Young chipped in two. FINAL GAME AT STAPLES turned himself into a five-time All-Star, a and I cannot wait to get back to the game I Jayein Williams proved dominant for the Former Inglewood Morningside High five-time Silver Slugger, a Rookie of the Year love.” Braun may have put this matter behind High Flyers with 12 of his squad’s 16 points. girls’ basketball standout Tina Thompson (2007), an NL home run leader (2012) and him, but to those who appreciate the game of Umayr Ubaray and Jasmine Villafona each played her last game at the Staples Center an NL MVP (2011). Just recently, however, baseball, there is still much more to be heard had two points. for her current National Women’s Basketball Braun was caught by Major League Baseball that has yet to be said. For instance, Braun DIVISION I: MAMBAS 17, D-UP 14 Association team, the Seattle Storm, and (MLB) and suspended for the rest of the has still never admitted to taking PEDs or In Division I (age 6-7) Hawthorne Parks led them to a 73-66 win over the host Los year without pay for “violations of the Basic any kind of steroid. That is in fact what he and Recreation Youth Basketball action on Angeles Sparks last Thursday. Agreement and its Joint Drug Prevention and has been suspended for, yet he fails to directly Saturday, the Mambas slipped past D-Up The 38-year-old Thompson, who graduated Treatment Program.” Not even two years ago, acknowledge his own wrongdoing. 17-14 to move into third place. Mark Perez from Morningside in 1993 and also went Braun professed his innocence in the matter Likewise, Braun fails to acknowledge the fact sparked the Mambas (4-3) with a game-high on to star for the University of Southern and swore to everyone who looked on that that he lied directly to face of the public, of 11 points. Lawrence Davis, Jr. contributed California, led the Storm with 23 points and he was innocent. Now a proven liar, Braun, baseball, of his peers and of the country when six points. Matt Telez had eight points to eight rebounds. Thompson, a guard in her like those who have come before him, must two years ago he fervently denied having taken lead D-Up (3-4). Kamron Biffuleo put in 17th and final season, also made three of six prepare to pay the price. any sort of PED. “I truly believe in my heart five points. three-point basket attempts. Thompson, who That price, for Braun, does not seem to be a and I would bet my life that this substance The Mambas led most of the way and were played the last four years with the Sparks, steep one upon first glance when considering never entered my body at any point,” Braun said up 17-10 before holding off D-Up in a key will retire after this season. the repercussions of his actions. Braun’s in February of 2012 when initially accused of contest. The Pride moved to 7-0 with a win Seattle started fast on L.A. in taking a suspension includes the final 65 games of the taking PEDs. “If I had done this intentionally over the Little Rascals in Division I play. 30-12 lead early in the second quarter. The Brewers’ season and any potential postseason or unintentionally, I’d have been the first one The Harlem Stars remain undefeated Sparks got as close as one point, but the action that the team may see. The money that to admit it. I truly believe this substance never in the Division III (age 10-11) at 7-0 and Storm pulled away behind more key plays Braun will lose resulting from this suspension entered my body.” All of those statements have hold a two-game lead over the second place by Thompson. amounts to $3.25 million. After he serves his now been proven to be lies and one of baseball’s Pistons (5-2). The Lakers still lead Division Tanisha Wright added 15 points and ex- not even half-season suspension, however, biggest names has now forever tarnished his IV (age 12-13) after winning on Saturday. Bishop Montgomery (Torrance) and UCLA Braun is eligible to return to the Brewers’ name as well as his career. ADULT VOLLEYBALL star Noell Quinn contributed 12 points and organization for spring training and receive Ryan Braun didn’t only lie to himself--he lied to REGISTRATION IS ON eight rebounds for Seattle. Candice Parker the remaining $132 million on his contract. everyone around him. What’s worse is that by The Hawthorne Recreation and led all scorers with 24 points and grabbed Without the use of performance enhancing lying about his initial positive test, Braun wound Community Services Department is still 10 rebounds for L.A. drugs, Braun may have never even made it up getting the sample collector fired and cost a seeking to have adult volleyball leagues by Thompson also played in Saturday’s All- to the Big Leagues and definitely would not man his job. By having no integrity himself, he the fall if there are enough participants. A Star game in Uncasville, Connecticut for have accrued some of the money awards that jeopardized another man’s integrity (and job) minimum of four teams will be required for the West team, but failed to score. Her West he has garnered up to this current date. The in the process. Braun may still be a millionaire the league to happen by the fall. stars, though, were able to top the East team fact that he loses only $3.25 million while and may still come back to get paid next Teams will be registered on a first-come, 102-98. Parker was named the game’s Most also receiving an extended vacation may season, but his peers in the game of baseball first-serve basis. Each team will receive a Valuable Player with an All-Star record 23 have made his cheating worthwhile for the and most fans of the game of baseball will no schedule and rules and regulations packet. points. It was Thompson’s ninth All-Star game. player. It boosted Braun’s name and brand longer respect him. Braun not only lied, but All players must sign a waiver/roster sheet RAVENS BEGIN PRACTICE to a level that it would have otherwise never also forced others to lie for him and will now before playing. The Lawndale Ravens’ Pacific Coast League seen and turned him into a multi-millionaire. forever be the victim of a tarnished reputation. If enough teams are there, the league will youth football teams began its practice last MLB used Braun as its first example, but the There are still honest players like Andy Pettitte begin in September and each team will be Monday. The Ravens, who consist of players slap on the wrist that they gave him may not and Jason Giambi, who have been caught using notified before the first game of the season. from Lawndale and Hawthorne, won the PCC even do its part to deter other players from PEDs, admitted to it and apologized for their Entry is $275 per team, including a gym in the Midget division. Some of the players becoming future offenders. If Braun’s case actions. Those players have been forgiven and staff, scorekeepers and awards. Fees must will vie in the PCC vs. San Diego Challenge proves anything, it’s that financially PEDs forgotten about. The Ryan Brauns of the world, be paid in full when signing up. If not, on August 24 at a site to be announced. are worthwhile, especially for a player with however, have no excuse for their actions on or registration will not be accepted. There Regular season play begins on September 7. • a subpar skill set. off the field and will forever be marked with While the picture that has just been painted the scarlet letter of disgracing their peers, their may make it seem like Braun is getting away own names and the entire game of baseball. • Harry’s & McCoy’s Moving Time starts at your door Free use of boxes & wardrobes “Moving handled Short notice moves with patience Home-Office-Apartments and kindness!” Local and Long Distance Licensed & Insured – CAL-T-160-989 Family Owned & Operated for 66 Years Free Estimates 310.329.3493 Time Starts At Your Door Guaranteed Price/Single Item Moves FREE Use of Boxes & Wardrobes
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