James Induction: Noted Lawrence baseball research guru Bill James and three others will be inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Wichita.

Also being inducted are former major leaguers Joe Carter, Brian Holman and Phil Stephenson.

¢

Green Honored: Ottawa University’s Matt Green, a junior from Lawrence, was named KCAC men’s basketball player of the week after averaging 16 points and four assists in three victories. Green made 19 of 21 shots, including 8-of-9 from three-point range, as the Braves moved into first place in league standings with an 11-3 record.

¢

Salvatore Shines: Genny Salvatore of Lawrence Gymnastics Academy placed third in the Level 10 all-around at the Navy Pier meet last weekend in Chicago. Salvatore tied for first on beam and was third on the uneven bars. Salvatore also won the all-around at the Folger’s Invitational in Wichita and the KC Coed meet.

¢

Speed Class: Triple Play Academy is offering a speed and acceleration class on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. For information, call Matt Duncan at 766-7284 or via email duncanmatt32@yahoo.com.

¢

Men’s Slow-Pitch: A men’s slow-pitch tournament for classes B/C, D and E is scheduled March 1 at Clinton Lake Softball Complex. Three games guaranteed. Cost is $170. For information, call Aaron Roberts at 214-1331 or go to arob45@hotmail.com.

¢

Marathon Sign-up: Registration is open for the TherapyWorks Lawrence Half Marathon, 5k and Mile Fun Run on April 20. For information, go to www.lawrencehalfmarathon.com.

¢

Tournament Players Needed: Lawrence Phenix U-10 softball seeks two players for next summer. For information, contact Barry Johnson at travel_bear@yahoo.com.

Heinrich League U-14 baseball needs one player. Call Pat Walmsley at 979-6390.

Kansas Red Storm U-12 baseball needs one player. Call Tim at 550-1473 or David at 550-1564.