Today's Sports

Submitted to The Spencer Magnet

Mitchell Guzman, a catcher/infielder from Spencer County High School signed an offer last week to play baseball at St. Catharine College.

“It is always nice to sign players from nearby schools and we are happy to have Mitchell in the Patriot baseball program,” said SCC assistant Terry Davis.

Guzman played for Steve Slaughter at Spencer County. His plans are to major in psychology at St. Catharine. He is the son of Lisa and Brian Logan.

Newsmaker follies.

√ Billy Clyde Gillispie sued the University of Kentucky from Dallas.

√ UK sued him back from Frankfort.

√ John Calipari’s NCAA demons past, real, imagined or massaged by media conspirators (snicker), came back to bite ... the University of Memphis.

Part of UK’s Big Blue Nation was so incensed by those with the nerve to spoil Coach Cal’s honeymoon, one was moved to recycle an old Jerry Tarkanian adage: “The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky, they’re going after Cleveland State.”

Hayden Collins was recently named 5-year-old Player of the Week for the Northern Cal Ripken T-Ball League in Lexington. Hayden is the first baseman for the Reds and has been the key to many outs in the infield. His consistent catching and outstanding hitting ability led him to receive this honor.

 Hayden is the son of Eric and Lisa Collins of Lexington and the grandson of Todd and Susan Collins of Mt. Eden.

There’s a twinkle in Jack Littrell’s eyes when he talks about his days as a professional baseball player. From the time he signed on with the Boston Red Sox in 1948 to his final 1957 season with the Chicago Cubs, Jack reflects upon great plays, the crack of the bat and his lifelong love of the game.

 With help from Hosparus, this Spencer County resident enjoys watching the game on lazy spring afternoons in the comfort of his daughter’s Taylorsville home.