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Errors costly in Otters loss to Boomers

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The Evansville Otters committed three errors in the bottom of the fifth inning allowing the Schaumburg Boomers to take the lead en route to a 5-1 loss in game three of the Frontier League Division Series. 

In the first four innings, it was largely a pitcher’s duel. Felix Baez held the Boomers off the board and worked out of a bases loaded jam in the first inning. Kagen Hopkins gave up the lone run in his outing. 

Evansville opened up the scoring early in the game against Hopkins with an RBI single from Christopher Riopedre to score Alejandro Segovia. It was the only run the offense could muster.

In the fifth, things took a turn for the worst against the Otters. After Baez hit Andrew Brodbeck and walked Kyle Ruchim to start the frame, John Holland attempted to lay down a sacrifice bunt. However, Baez threw it into right field allowing Brodbeck and Ruchim to score. On the same play, Jeff Gardner overthrew Kolten Yamaguchi at home allowing Holland to score.

In the same inning, David Harris reached second base on an error by Ryan Long on a dropped fly ball in left field. Sean Godfrey scored Harris on an RBI double to make it 4-1.

 Schaumburg added on a run in the eighth inning on a squeeze play from Godfrey that scored Josh Gardiner for a 5-1 lead and eventual final.

The Otters outhit the Boomers eight hits to six in the effort. However, Boomers pitching walked only two batters all night and struck out five to give the Boomers the game three victory.

Baez took the loss for the Otters going five innings surrendering four runs, two of which were earned, on four hits. Baez also struck out seven and walked five.

The Otters and Boomers will return to action tomorrow in game four of the FLDS. For Evansville, it is must win game with a loss eliminating them from postseason play.

First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium.

Fans can listen on 91.5 WUEV with Lucas Corley providing play-by-play coverage.

 

Eagles shutout by Tritons to start GLVC play

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team was shutout by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2-0, Friday night in St. Louis, Missouri. The Screaming Eagles fall to 2-1-0 overall and 0-1-0 in the GLVC, while UMSL sees its record go to 1-1-1 overall and1-0-0 in the league.

The Tritons scored one goal in the first half and one in the second half for the win. The Eagles could not get the offense rolling with six shots overall, two on-goal. USI had only one advantage on the stat page, leading, 6-3, in corner kicks.

The Eagles will remain in St. Louis to finish the first weekend of GLVC play when they visit Maryville University for a 2:30 p.m. contest Sunday. Maryville went to 3-0-0, 1-0-0 GLVC after posting a 5-0 shutout of Bellarmine University at home this afternoon.

USI has been dominating in the all-time series with Maryville, 7-1-1, and winning seven in a row over the Saints. The Eagles defeated the Saints last year in double-overtime, 2-1, on goals by sophomore midfielder Sean Rickey (Columbia, Indiana) and sophomore defender Justin Brooks (Fishers, Indiana).

Osinski’s goal lifts Aces past Miami (Ohio), 1-0

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Junior forward Sara Osinski scored a goal in the 72nd minute as the University of Evansville women’s soccer team slipped past Miami (Ohio), 1-0, on Friday evening at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

Through the first 45 minutes of action, Evansville out-shot the Redhawks, 5-3, with three coming on frame. In goal, freshman goalkeeper Michaela Till made a pair of saves to preserve the scoreless tie at the half.

The second half continued the trend as both teams struggled to put shots on-goal. The Aces found their breakthrough in the 72nd minute as Osinski settled the ball at the top right corner of the box. The Noblesville, Indiana native fired a shot from 20-yards out that sailed over the keeper’s head and found the back of the net.

In the final 18 minutes, the Aces held firm as Miami took three shots, but the Redhawks were unable to push the match into overtime.

Volleyball officially opens Meeks Family Fieldhouse

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A record crowd of 1,164 fans were on hand Friday evening as the University of Evansville volleyball team officially opened up Meeks Family Fieldhouse against Indiana University.

The Purple Aces (5-2) played a hard-fought match, but it was the Hoosiers (7-0) earning the 3-0 win.  IU held on for a 25-20 win in the first game before playing its best in the second, winning 25-15.  In the third, Evansville held a lead midway through the contest before the Hoosiers rallied for a 25-23 win.

Between the second and third sets, a special naming ceremony took place.  The Meeks Family was honored as the facility was officially renamed “Meeks Family Fieldhouse”.  Lois D. Patton was also recognized with the new court bearing her name.

Rachel Tam led the Aces with 10 kills while Cathy Schreiber finished the night with nine.  Allana McInnis posted 20 assists while Cassie Brooks had 14 digs.  Deyshia Lofton had 11 kills for IU with Kendall Beerman recording 10.

“It was a special night not just for our program, but for our community in general. To see such an environment in a home game, made this match unique, regardless of the result. Our girls fought hard against a top team, staying in the game throughout the whole three sets,” UE head coach Manolo Concepcion said.

“In fact, we had the opportunity to take at least two of the three sets, but couldn’t minimize mistakes in the beginning of sets, so the admirable comeback effort was not enough to obtain the win,” he continued.  “This provides us good tangible data moving forward to demonstrate that this program and this roster is here to make our presence known in the Missouri Valley Conference. Now, we get back tomorrow and battle against two more physical teams, in preparation to our long term goals.”

Indiana opened up the match with the first three points before the Aces came back with two in a row, including a service ace by Cathy Schreiber.  The Hoosiers extended their lead to 9-5 on an Elizabeth Asdell kill before UE roared back.  An 8-3 run saw the Aces take their first lead of the evening at 13-12.  Cathy Schreiber capped off the rally with an ace.  The Hoosiers were able to regain the momentum as they finished the set with a 25-20 win.

Game two saw the Hoosiers put forth a strong effort in taking a 25-15 victory.  After opening up on a 9-2 stretch, IU extended the lead to 16-2.  An Allana McInnis ace and Rachel Tam kill saw UE close within 19-12, but the Hoosiers’ late rally saw them take a 2-0 lead in the match.

In the third set, IU got off to a 4-0 start, but the Aces battled back as Schreiber’s second kill of the set made it a 6-6 game.  Later, the Aces continue to roll.  A block assist by Schreiber and McInnis gave UE a 13-12 lead and it grew to 15-12.  Indiana was able to come back, tying it up at 18-18 before taking a 24-20 lead.

Evansville refused to give up as Rodriguez and Schreiber each notched kills as the Aces got back within one at 24-23, but IU got the last point, clinching the match with the 25-23 win.

Tomorrow, UE faces UAB at 12:30 p.m. before completing the Dunn Hospitality Invitational at 6 p.m. versus UT Martin.

 

USI shutout UMSL to start GLVC play

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team shutout the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 3-0, to start Great Lakes Valley Conference play Friday evening in St. Louis, Missouri. USI goes to 3-1-0 overall and1-0-0 to start GLVC play, while UMSL ends the match 1-1-1 overall, 0-1-0 in the league.

The Screaming Eagles jumped on top midway through the opening half when senior forward Haley Rheinlander(Evansville, Indiana) made the score 1-0 with her second goal of the season at 20:14. Rheinlander was assisted on the goal by senior defender Carlie Scales (Evansville, Indiana).

USI junior forward Ryley Hancock (Evansville, Indiana) increased the lead 15 minutes later to 2-0 when she recorded her second goal of the season. Freshman midfielder Chelsea Morris (St. Louis, Missouri) assisted Hancock on the play.

After USI took the 2-0 lead through the intermission, freshman defender Madelyne Juenger (Columbia, Illinois) sealed the victory for the Eagles with an unassisted tally at 68:18. Juenger posted her second goal of the season on a free kick and the eventual 3-0 final.

Between the posts, junior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) posted her third win and first shutout of the year. Hopkins posted the shutout after facing seven shots and making three saves.

USI continues the first weekend of GLVC play Sunday when it visits Maryville University for a noon kickoff in St. Louis. Maryville tied Bellarmine University this afternoon, 1-1, in double overtime to go to 1-1-1 overall, 0-0-1 in the GLVC.

The Eagles lead the all-time series with Maryville, 4-3-1, defeating the Saints, 3-1, at home last fall. Senior midfielder Carlie Scales (Evansville, Indiana), junior forward Ryley Hancock (Evansville, Indiana), and forward Gabriella Korte scored for the Eagles in last year’s victory.

Follow the live coverage of USI-Maryville, including live stats and video, on GoUSIEagles.com.

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Indianapolis Possible Choice for Amazon Second Headquarters

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Indianapolis Possible Choice for Amazon Second Headquarters

SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2017  TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA

 Several cities are vying for a chance to be the new home for Amazon. Indianapolis has already started its efforts to attract the retail giant.

The company has a long list of requirements, including a highly educated workforce, quality of life, and a strong university system.

It also has to be closed to an international airport. The Indianapolis International Airport fits the bill with direct flights to places like Seattle, New York and DC.

Experts are pointing to the low cost of living and doing business in the Hoosier state. “We have certainly built up our tech workforce, IT and related technologies and we can grow there. Between IUPUI with 35k students in downtown, IU Bloomington Flagship, Purdue, Ball State and others. We have a good university infrastructure to support a company like this,” says IU Kelley School of Business employee Mohan Tatikonda.

Filing those 50,000 jobs could be a challenge.

Amazon is looking for a metro area with more than 1 million people.

FIGHTING WORDS by Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

FIGHTING WORDS

As lifetime members of the Indiana University Alumni Association Peg and I receive IU’s magazine which usually is devoid of substance and replete with solicitations for even more money. I normally toss it in the trash with a casual glance. However, this Fall 2017 edition contained an essay by C.J. Lotz titled “Fighting Words” which took up the issues surrounding the questions being asked by every Talking Head. Of course, no one really wants to know what anyone else thinks so right after the questions are raised the Talking Heads answer them for us as they wish. The main question is, “Are we becoming an ever more polarized society?” The question the Talking Heads deign to answer for us is, “Why?” It is simply assumed that we are.

Frequently someone opines that we are in the midst of the most fractured, volatile social and political environment America has ever experienced. Such a priori statements reek with irony. The people who boldly assert such an evaluation are themselves adding to the fracturing. Often there is neither citation of facts nor any attempt at logical analysis. The nearest thing to a thought process is an assessment of blame. Targets might include everything from a nasty election to Hurricane Harvey being the wrath of the gods for the outcome of the election.

While Hurricane Harvey has neither mind nor soul, it does remind one of the kind of natural disaster the gods of the Bible or those of Ancient Greece might use to send a message. Harvey’s destruction struck at the just and unjust without discrimination. Such an approach is similar to the types of statements you can hear every day in our national and interpersonal discourse. You will notice I did not say we were engaged in argument. Arguments entail clashing viewpoints. What we so often witness today are simple pronouncements as if from Olympus.

The past two years have witnessed the kind of hyperbole and vitriol one might expect from the buildup to a professional boxing or wrestling match. Take the recent bout between the boxer, Floyd Mayweather, and Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Conor McGregor. Mayweather made $300,000,000 and McGregor $100,000,000. With four letter words and gross threats of physical harm the pre-fight “conversation” sounded like two twelve year olds in a school yard. It reminded me of CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and FOX’s Sean Hannity yelling out fake news. On the other hand the banal

invective did help gin up lots of money from red meat loving fans, which of course, is the objective of the news media too.

Fighting words by groups and individuals are our society’s replacement for the kind of physical fighting that once was used to quell disagreements. Each side of a dispute would choose a champion, a mounted knight for example, then the two champions would fight to the death of one of them. The survivor won the argument. In other words, might did make right or as we might observe today, one side was right because it won, not won because it was right. There are often no nuances to our contemporary verbal clashes. It is all or nothing.

What is more concerning are the motives each side projects onto the other. It is simply assumed the opposition is lying and venal. The possibility of an honest mistake or another reasonable alternative is not considered.

Perhaps such a development in our national and personal discourse is itself subject to interpretation as suggested by the IU publication. So, if you have nothing of particular interest to do for awhile perhaps you might want to take an Odyssey with me for a week or so in search of constructive conversation.

Editors Foot Note: For more Gavel Gamut articles go to: www.jamesmredwine.com

COA Remands Landlord-Tenant Dispute Due To ‘Informal’ Proceedings

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COA Remands Landlord-Tenant Dispute Due To ‘Informal’ Proceedings

Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

After concluding an Indiana trial court conducted a small claims landlord-tenant dispute too informally without considering testimony or evidence, the Indiana Court of Appeals has remanded the case for a “proper” evidentiary hearing.

Noblesville resident Robert Muldowney was renting a residence from Lincoln Park LLC, owned by Robert Versprille, for $500 per month from July 2015 to June 2016, when the lease was set to expire. Lincoln Park and Versprille then accepted additional payment from Muldowney in July 2016, and he remained in possession of the residence past July 31.

Then on Sept. 2, Versprille filed a pro se complaint for immediate possession of the property and $1,000 in rent. The complaint, which was docketed as a small claims action, claimed Muldowney was notified on May 26 his lease would not be renewed. However, the complaint also made no mention of the July 2016 payment.

During a subsequent hearing, Muldowney’s counsel orally moved to dismiss the complaint, arguing the one-year lease converted into a month-to-month lease when Versprille accepted the July 2016 payment. He also said Versprille refused to accept Muldowney’s August rent payment and that the eviction complaint was not proper notice of intent to terminate the lease. Versprille, speaking only once during the proceeding, said Muldowney was disruptive, so he wanted him removed from the premises.

No one was sworn in to testify during the hearing and no exhibits were entered into evidence, but the Hamilton Superior Court still ruled that eviction should be granted effective Oct. 2, 2016. Muldowney’s motion to correct was then denied, so he appealed in Robert Muldowney v. Lincoln Park, LLC and Robert Versprille, 29A02-1610-SC-2439.

Upon review of the case, the Indiana Court of Appeals determined Friday the trial court had proceeded too informally during the small claims proceeding, warranting dismissal of the appeal without prejudice and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

“Here, the trial court’s informality went too far,” Judge Michael Barnes wrote. “It did not allow either party the opportunity to present documentary evidence or sworn testimony in support of their respective positions. … Also, it should have been apparent, based on counsel’s motion to dismiss and supporting argument, that the facts of the case were not straightforward and that each party should have been allowed to present evidence to support its claims before the trial court spontaneously ruled against Muldowney.”

Further, because Muldowney claimed he was not notified his month-to-month lease would be terminated before the eviction complaint, he had not yet breached the lease when the complaint was filed, Barnes said. Additionally, existing precedent points to the fact that the lease could not be terminated until Oct. 31, rather than Oct. 2, he said.

However, “(t)he manner in which the trial court acted here deprived Lincoln (Park) and Versprille of the chance to present evidence to meet its burden of proof against Muldowney,” Barnes said. Thus, the case was dismissed and remanded, with the opportunity for either party to initiate a new appeal after the evidentiary hearing.

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