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Bauers homers, Henderson delivers in Brewers’ 4-1 victory

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers capped a marathon plate appearance with a tiebreaking two-run homer, Logan Henderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Saturday. The Brewers have won six of their past seven games. Atlanta has lost five of six and seven of nine. Henderson (8-2) continued his impressive rookie season by striking out four while allowing one run, five hits and two walks. He hasn’t allowed more than three runs in any of his 18 career starts. Atlanta brought the tying run to the plate after Aaron Ashby allowed ...

Prep football scores

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Friday, Aug. 21 Athens 30, Niagara 8 Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6 Northland Pines 14, Antigo 8 Three Lakes 28, Florence 12

Packers top Broncos 33-13 in Denver

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DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix’s 21-yard touchdown toss to R.J. Harvey two plays after hooking up with new speedster Jaylen Waddle for 35 yards highlighted the Denver quarterback’s return successful return from a broken ankle in the Broncos’ 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Friday ...

Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club hosts hunter safety event

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SAGOLA TOWNSHIP — The Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club hosted a successful Hunter Safety Field Day on Aug. 8, bringing together 51 youth and adult participants for a day focused on education, safety and the future of hunting and outdoor sports. The event was about more than simply ...

West Iron volleyball takes Eskymos in four sets

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ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair wasn't the only entertainment in town here Wednesday as the Escanaba Eskymos played host to West Iron. The Wykons got the best of the Eskymos in the coaching debut of Madelyn Schmutzler as they defeated Escanaba 25-20, 25-12, 12-25, 25-21. "I was able to see the girls in practice and get an idea of what they could do," Schmutzler said. "We have made a lot of progress from the start of last week." Bristol Shamion was on fire for the Wykons as she posted a total of 15 kills on the night. The Wykons and Eskymos kept things close early as Esky held a 12-10 ...

Hunters advised to avoid ash trees when placing deer stands

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Foresters are advising hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are dead or dying due to the emerald ash borer, and ...