News Archive for March 17, 2012
Wisconsin holds off Vanderbilt 60-57
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 17, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --
Ryan Evans scored 11 points and grabbed a crucial rebound in the closing seconds, helping Wisconsin hold off Vanderbilt 60-57 Saturday night to advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.
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Crowder leads Marquette past Murray State, 62-53
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, March 17, 2012
LOUISVILLE, KY --
It took a while for Jae Crowder and Marquette to get going. When they finally did, however, Murray State's hopes of making its first trip to the regional semifinals never stood a chance.
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Park restrooms won’t open until April 15
By MARCIA NELESEN - Saturday, March 17, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Record warm weather is enticing people into Janesville parks, but the parks aren’t ready for them.
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Blues edge Janesville Jets in OT
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 17, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. --
The Janesville Jets lost 4-3 in overtime Friday to Springfield in a North American Hockey League game.
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Public record for March 17, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 17, 2012
New Washington Seminar marks 40th anniversary
By STAN MILAM - Saturday, March 17, 2012
JANESVILLE --
For the first time since it was created in 1973 by Parker High School government teacher John Eyster, Washington Seminar is a district-wide program taught at both Craig and Parker high schools.
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Rock County program supports female juvenile offenders
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, March 17, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The girls-only group is one of the Rock County Juvenile Justice Division’s youth development and diversion programs.
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Paralympians visit Janesville with eye on making national curling team
By MARCIA NELESEN - Saturday, March 17, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A paralympic champion whose team lost out on a bronze medal in 2010 by less than an inch will be in Janesville this weekend as the United States continues to round out its national team.
Five wheelchair curlers will be judged on their skills on the Blackhawk Curling Club’s home ice at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Germantown dominates, other state tournament scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 17, 2012
MADISON --
Madison Memorial High did not have its usual “state tournament magic” Friday night.
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Lehigh knocks off Duke, NCAA roundup
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, March 17, 2012
GREENSBORO, N.C. --
C.J. McCollum scored 30 points and Lehigh upset Duke, 75-70, in the South Regional to become the second No. 15 seed to beat a No. 2 during a wild Friday in the NCAA tournament.
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Balance key to UW success
By JEFF POTRYKUS, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Saturday, March 17, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --
Wisconsin’s 24-point NCAA Tournament victory over Montana on Thursday reaffirmed that UW is an imposing team for any foe when it gets scoring from multiple contributors.
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Braun looks to get back in groove
By TOM HAUDRICOURT, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Saturday, March 17, 2012
SURPRISE, ARIZ. --
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Friday that Ryan Braun’s slow start this spring is likely related to his tumultuous winter and said his star left fielder might start playing more soon to find his hitting stroke and get ready for the season.
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Norfolk State, Lehigh lead memorable day of NCAA upsets
By EDDIE PELLS - Saturday, March 17, 2012
First, 15th-seeded Norfolk State knocked off Missouri. Later, another 15, Lehigh, beat Duke. And, just for good measure, No. 13 Ohio beat Michigan, 65-60, making this the first time that three teams seeded 13th or higher all won on the same day.
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Wis-Whitewater beats MIT in Division III semis
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, March 17, 2012
SALEM, VA. --
Chris Davis scored 30 points to help the Warhawks (28-4) advance to face Cabrini on Saturday night in the championship game.
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Monta Ellis beats Warriors 120-98 in Bucks debut
By JANIE MCCAULEY - Saturday, March 17, 2012
OAKLAND, CALIF. --
Ellis returned to Oracle Arena in his much-hyped Bucks debut and finished with 18 points, four rebounds and four assists as one of six Milwaukee players in double figures in a 120-98 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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Higher gas prices threaten economy if they persist
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - Saturday, March 17, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Inflation remains tame throughout the U.S. economy, with one big exception: gas prices.
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Gallardo hit hard; Brewers drop pair
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, March 17, 2012
SURPRISE, ARIZ. --
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who had not allowed a run in 5-plus innings in his first two starts, allowed four runs and five hits in Friday’s 9-4 spring training loss to the Kansas City Royals.
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