Walikainen, Thornton Added to Guts HOF – Tuesday Sports Wrap

College Softball

The Finlandia softball team’s games against Bay College this afternoon and Gogebic Community College tomorrow have been called off because of poor weather and field conditions.

The Lions softball team has introduced another new recruit. Ashlyn Christy is a power-hitting catcher and corner infielder from Kilgore, Texas.

NBA

The opening round of the NBA tournament continued last evening.

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-97. Philly leads the series 2-0.

In the Western Conference…
• The Dallas Mavericks got past the Utah Jazz 110-104. That set is tied 1-1.
• The Golden State Warriors outscored the Denver Nuggets 126-106. Golden State leads that series 2-0.

In the Eastern Conference this evening…
• The Atlanta Hawks visit the Miami Heat. The Heat leads that set 1-0.

In the Western Conference tonight…
• The Memphis Grizzles host the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota leads that set 1-0.
• The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix is up 1-0 in that series.

NHL

The Detroit Red Wings visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight.

Dylan Larkin’s season has ended early. The Wings’ captain underwent core muscle surgery yesterday. He’d been nursing the injury for a month. The recovery period from such surgery is usually eight-to-10 weeks. Having the procedure now will help assure that he’ll be ready for the start of next season.

MLB

The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the New York Yankees tonight. Tyler Alexander will start against Gerrit Cole. Coverage begins at 6:20 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Milwaukee Brewers shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 last night. Eric Lauer gave up a run on five hits over six innings. Christian Yelich hit a grand slam.

The Brewers entertain the Pirates again tonight. Corbin Burnes will start against J.T. Brubaker.

Guts Frisbee

Two local Guts Frisbee standouts will be inducted into the International Frisbee and USA Guts Hall of Fame this summer. Dennis Walikainen and Dan Thornton played on the legendary Paul’s Bar team in the 1970s. Teammates Gerard Newman and Duane Haralson have already been enshrined in the hall. Walikainen has continued to be a major influence in the sport as a tournament organizer, promoter and historian.

Al Bonopane, Tom Cleworth and Dave Meyer will also be inducted into the hall this summer.

The installation ceremony will take place during the 64th International Frisbee Tournament on July 9th.

The International Frisbee and USA Guts Hall of Fame is located on the second level of the Calumet Colosseum, and can be visited any time the building is open.

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