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         caption:Jake Francis Taylor of the Windsor Stars gets up to bat in front of Windsor Riverside Royal's catcher Jim Persic during the Ontario Midget Boys' Baseball Tournament, which took over several Etobicoke parks on the long weekend.
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         caption:Marcus Marchese of the Etobicoke Titans slides safely into second base ahead of the attempted tag by Richmond Hill Phoenix's Tyler Young, during the Aug. 21 52nd annual Lions-CNE PeeWee baseball tournament.
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         caption:Oakville Buzz Brad Gillies (in black) is brought to his knees as he's checked by Mimico Mountaineers Scott Mercer, left, and Brett Shaw during Friday night's 8-6 win at a packed Mimico Arena.
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         caption:Ali Soomro, age 11, battles his way down the field with the ball at an inner-city game between youths at a field on Yorkwoods Gate July 15.
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         caption:Mimico Moutaineers' Ryan Bernardi, in white, is checked by Nepean  Knights' Brett Lewandowsky during Game 5 of their playoff matchup. The Jr. B Lacrosse team defeated the Knights 11-10.
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BRIEFS

Register now for Rexdale Open

A group of old friends who met at St. Benedict's Catholic School are holding the fourth annual Rexdale Open, Sept. 20. The tournament starts at noon at the Kleinburg golf course.

The cost for registration is $125, which includes rental of a golf cart and dinner. There will be prizes awarded after a raffle. Proceeds from the event go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's Ontario chapter. Call Joe at 416-762-1880 to register.

Dart players sought in Etobicoke

A Monday evening league for men and a Wednesday evening co-ed league will be offered. For the men's league call Al at 416-459-7651; for the co-ed league call craig at 905-951-9737. The games take place in the legion hall at 11 Irwin Rd.

Toronto marathon set for Sept. 28

More than 13,000 runners will hit Toronto's streets for the 2008 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Sunday, Sept 28.

The goal of this year's marathon is to raise $1 million for more than 60 small Toronto charities including Invest in Kids, the Assaulted Women's Helpline and Fort York Food Bank.

The marathon (42 kilometres), which also offers a half marathon (21 kilometres) and five-kilometre run has become one of the premier sporting events in Toronto and across North America, according to organizers.

"This race is Toronto's race and there is truly a way for everyone in our city to participate," said Alan Brookes, race director, in a press release.

This year there are three ways for Torontonians to get involved. People who aren't running can participate by pledging a runner or by coming out to cheer along the race route or at one of Scotia Toronto Waterfront's 10 official Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centres from the Humber to the Beaches.

This year's marathon starts and finishes at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for the full race route.

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