Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition Little League All-Stars in district tournament BY STEVE SHEPPARD INDEPENDENT SPORTS EDITOR       In the second round of Little League district tournament play, Nantucket played South Plymouth at Plymouth Sunday afternoon but was turned back, 7-0. Andrew Benson started the game for the islanders and struck out five. In two innings of strong relief work, Zach Moran struck out four. More ... "ACK Poetically" a loving tribute to Del Wynn BY STEVE SHEPPARD INDEPENDENT SPORTS EDITOR       There is no better place than the sports pages to review a collection of Del Wynn's poems, musings, reportage and observations. We can still see him running through the moors; or boxing to celebrate his 40th birthday; or simply stopping on Main Street to talk about the Red Sox or his beloved Pitt... More ... SUMMER SPORTS From firecrackers to billfish to world championships by Steve Sheppard Independent Sports Editor       Hard to believe, but summer's nearly two weeks old. As we all know, it doesn't really take hold in our psyches until July 4 which, holy cow!, is tomorrow. Time to get outside, talk a walk, ride a bike, or take part in some of the many sporting events scheduled for the rest of the summer. More ... TIGHT LINES MAKING WAVES with Andrew Spencer       So it's the Fourth of July again, which means it's kind of like a warm-weather Christmas with a patriotic twist to it. It's the time of year when we're all grateful for all of those brave men and women who fight and die for our country. More ... SPIRITED PLAY       Future of America shortstop Oliver LaFarge scoops a soft grounder behind the mound, while pitcher Christian Fleming rushes to assist during Friday night softball action at Tom Nevers. More ... From The Sidelines       NHS ATHLETES SELECTED FOR CLASSIC Cassie Moran and Grace Anne Tornovish have been selected to take part in the Cape Cod Classic field hockey tournament, to be held July 22 and 23 at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. The Cape Cod Classic features top players from New England high schools. More ... BIRDS OF NANTUCKET THE SOCIABLE SPARROW by Kenneth Turner Blackshaw       The true pioneer of American ornithology, Alexander Wilson, gave this bird a wonderful descriptive name, Spizella sociabilis. More ...