SEPTEMBER 2006

Milwaukee River Challenge brings
two national teams to city Sept. 16

THE SIXTH ANNUAL Milwaukee River Challenge Sept. 16 will feature competition between outstanding midwestern crews and a race between two eights from the U.S. national team.

Recognized as the only two-way regatta in the U.S., the Milwaukee River Challenge takes place in a course that runs from the Historic Third Ward on the south to the Humboldt Avenue bridge on the north.

Collegiate teams set to compete in races for four- and eight-member crews are the men’s and women’s teams from Purdue, Northwestern and Marquette universities and rowing clubs from Lincoln Park in Chicago, Mendota in Madison and the Duluth Rowing Club. The powerful women’s crews from the University of Wisconsin-Madison also are scheduled to race.

Gary Ahrens of the Milwaukee Rowing Club said the competition between the two national eights is an added attraction this year. Competition has already begun for spots on the national team that will compete in the 2008 Olympics in China.

The center of the racecourse is Pere Marquette Park between W. State St. and W. Kilbourn Ave. Spectators also gather on bridges, skywalks and restaurants on the Milwaukee’s popular RiverWalk. Teams will be practicing on the Milwaukee River Friday, Sept. 15.

Again this year, the Downtown Housing Expo will be held in conjunction with the Challenge. Free transportation will be provided from Pere Marquette Park to participating properties in the downtown area. 

Milwaukee Tennis Classic brings top players
To Western Racquet Club Sept. 21-23

THIS MONTH tennis fans will have the opportunity to watch some of the best collegiate players from courtside.

The 31st Milwaukee Tennis Classic, the longest-running event for collegiate men and women, is scheduled for Sept. 21-23 at Western Racquet Club in Elm Grove, just south of North Avenue at Highland Dr.  

Singles or doubles matches will be played at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Participating in the popular “double quad” format will be men from host Marquette University, Boston College and defending champion Illinois State.

Women from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including two standout performers from the Milwaukee, will compete against players from William & Mary, Texas A&M and Marquette.

Western Racquet Club has 14 outdoor courts and 4 indoor courts at its Elm Grove location. Admission to the tournament is free.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS slipped out of the playoff picture in July and August, but do face some potential champions in this final month of the season.

Playing at Miller Park, where the retractable dome ensures all games will be played, the Brewers have 16 home games in September. Tickets may be purchased at the Miller Park box office or through www.milwaukeebrewers.com.

Home games in September:
Sept. 1  vs. Florida Marlins, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 2 vs. Florida, 6:05 p.m.
Sept. 3 vs. Florida, 1:05 p.m.
Sept. 4 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.
Sept. 5 vs. Los Angeles, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 6 vs. Los Angeles, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 8 vs. Houston Astros, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 9 vs. Houston, 6:05 p.m.
Sept. 10 vs. Houston,1:05 p.m.
Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis Cardinials, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 19 vs. St. Louis, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 20 vs. St. Louis, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 21 vs. San Francisco Giants, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 22 vs. San Francisco, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 23 vs. San Francisco, 6:05 p.m.
Sept. 24 vs. San Francisco, 1:05 p.m.