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Published on 06/22/1998 All articles from this issue

Sports On The Side

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WORLD CHAMP: Former Los Altos resident Mike Croel was part of the Rhein Fire team that won the NFL Europe World Bowl June 14 in Germany. The Fire beat the host Frankfurt Galaxy 34-10 in front of nearly 50,000 fans. Croel started at defensive end for the Fire and recorded six sacks this season to finish fifth in the league. He will attempt to make the NFL's Chicago Bears this summer.

TEEING OFF: The seventh annual Ecumenical Hunger Golf Tournament is set for noon, July 13 at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto. The $200 entry fee includes lunch and dinner at Hyatt Rickeys. Proceeds benefit the Ecumenical Hunger Project. Registration begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call 856-3200.

GET FIT: The YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula in Palo Alto is offering a variety of fitness classes this summer. Classes include Stretch, Tone & Trim, New Wave Workout, Easy Exercise and Beginning/Intermediate Yoga. Drop-in and try out a class for $5 or sign up for a series. For more information, call 494-0972.

ON THE MAT: Kids ages 7-14 can now register for the Los Altos Wrestling Camp, which will have two summer sessions in the St. William's gym. Each five-day session runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $165. Sessions will be held July 6-10 and July 13-17. For more information, call coach Nick Testa at 948-6745.

FROM THE GRIDIRON: Mountain View/Los Altos Pop Warner Football is seeking players and cheerleaders for the upcoming season. Participants must be between 7-15 years old. For more information, call (408) 736-7801.

SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS: The Special Olympics is set to start practice this summer and needs volunteer coaches for tennis, cycling and softball. For more information, call (408) 267-2734.