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( E l j e Ç o r t l a n h f f i b a e r ü e r ______________________________________August m , 2002 Page B6 S ports /M ETRO Girls Battle in Little League World Series Girls from Tucson, Ariz. gather around their coaches during early rounds o f the Little League Softball World Series in Beaverton. The girls competing in the tournament are among the best 11- and 12-year-old softball players in the world. photos by Ariana Anaya o f Tucson, Ariz. (left) looks up to someone in the stands during the Little League Softball World Series at Alpenrose Dairy. The series finals take place Wednes day at 5 p.m. with home town favorite Beaverton matching up against a team from South Bend, Ind. Both teams are undefeated going into the championship game which will be carried live on ESPN2. M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver FREE CONCERTS IN YOUR PARKS! B R I N Q Y O U R F A M IL Y , F R I E N D S & A P I C N I C B A S K E T F O R F U N -F IL L E D A F T E R N O O N S A N D E V E N IN Q S O F M U S I C A N D A R T P IE R P A R K , S U N . A U O 1 S T H CORNER OF N. JAMES AND N.BRUCE AVE. (Rain location: Roosevelt High School Gym, 6 9 4 1 N. Central) A F T E R N O O N E V E N T S B E O IN A T 3 P M Features performances, information and activities tables. O R E G O N S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T AT 7 P M Timothy Hankewlch, conductor. The orchestra will perform a selection of light d a is ie s and popular favorites. QLENHAVEN PARK SUN. AUO. 28TH N.E. 82ND AVE. ANO N.E. SISKIYOU ST. (Rain location: Madison High School Gym, 2735 N.E. 82nd) A F T E R N O O N E V E N T S B E O IN A T 3 P M Features performances, Information and activities tables. Fire Just Shy From Making Playoffs The Phoenix Mercury waited until the final road game of the season to finally make a worth while trip. Gordana Crubin scored 17 points and made a key late de fensive play as the Mercury ended a W NBA-record 21- game road losing streak with a 73-70 victory over the Portland NBA gets Instant Replay (AP)— The NBA will make sure next season that last-sec ond shots really do beat the buzzer. The league on Monday ap proved the use of instant replay beginning with the 2002-2003 preseason, ju st months after some controversial last-second calls in the playoffs. Officials can also determine if a player a 24-second shot clock or eight-second backcourt vio lation occurred before a shot. Any last-second shot would be reviewed and coaches will not be able to prompt them. The leag u e’s C om petition Com m ittee recommended the move to the Board of Governors last week, and the board ap proved the measure by an “over whelming majority’’ Monday. At least three-quarters, or 22 of 29 members, needed to vote in favor of the rule for the league to adopt it. Fire, who were eliminated from playoff contention. Phoenix was 0-15 away from home this season and had not won on the road since a 56-54 triumph at Seattle on July 27, 2001. The Mercury endured a difficult season in which former coach Cynthia Cooper resigned and troubled forward Brandy Reed was kicked off the team for the second straight season. Portland was eliminated when Seattle defeated Utah earlier on Sunday. That game became fi nal just before Portland’s game reached halftime and the Fire responded with a sluggish first- half finish. Phoenix closed the first half with a 9-3 run for a 44-37 advantage at halftim e on Grubin’s runner just before the buzzer. Portland never got even but.pulled within 52-51 on tw o free th ro w s by Tamicha Jackson with just over 12 minutes remaining. The Fire closed their sea son at 16-16. Stiles Brings Fire Fun to Fair Portland Fire basketball star Jackie Stiles will make a spe cial two-hour guest appearance at the 2002 Oregon State Fair for Portland Fire Basketball Day on Thursday, Aug. 29. The 2001 Rookie of the Year will sign autographs, pose for pictures and assist with the Free Throw Contest from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m ., presented by the Hoop. “ I ’m lo o k in g forw ard to spending the day at the Fair and m eeting with all the Portland Fire fans,” Stiles said. The Free Throw Contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Fountain Plaza Stage RiverView Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast in the main concourse. Prizes o f up to $100 each will be awarded, along with a signed Jackie Stiles jersey. P ortland F ire A ssistant Coach Tom Newell will host Drills for Skill workshop for youth ages 8 to 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. O R B O O N S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T AT 7 P M Norman Leyden, conductor. 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