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Helpful boost for female cricketers

GIPPSLAND has secured $4000 in State Government funding in its bid to encourage female participation in sport and cricket.

Baseball for life

A passion for baseball and the community is what kept Clyde Cumming involved with the Latrobe Valley Baseball Association for more than half his life.

Unstoppable force

Unprecedented rain and massive wind squalls challenged even the steadiest professional, not to mention the amateurs, during the Traralgon International Pro-Am last week.

Full of energy

Former United States division one college basketballer Russell Permenter has signed up to play with the Latrobe City Energy for the 2012 season.

Giant leap forward

TRARALGON 12 year-old Nathan Catherwood has been selected in the Victorian Country under 14 squad for the Basketball Australia National Intensive Training Program.

Big task ahead for Magpies

FOUR teams are still in the mix to capture the final four positions in Traralgon and District Cricket League's top four.

Some sound advice

NURTURING a turf wicket is no easy task, according to Traralgon West Cricket Club's Jason Vanberkel, but thanks to some expert advice his job will be a little easier.

‘It’s all happening’ for Phillips

Newborough's Lisa Phillips was unable to defend her Australian Open bowls singles title last Friday.

Sporting seachange

Each winter, cricketers across the Latrobe Valley polish their skills by getting out on the baseball field.

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