Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Detour for Raider football fans
Southern Wells football fans, going to the Raiders’ opening game against Southwood on Friday, may face a detour on Indiana 124 west of Indiana 5.
As an alternate route, fans may consider taking Indiana 218 west to Indiana 15, and north towards Wabash and take Indiana 124 back east to Southwood. Game time is 7 p.m.

Bluffton HS seeking event workers
Bluffton High School is seeking adults to serve as event workers during the upcoming school year. Event workers will earn a discount or free adult all-sports passes for all Bluffton athletic events or can receive pay for their work. Needed are volleyball line judges and ticket sellers. Please contact Athletic Director Steve Thompson at 824-3724 or by e-mail at sthompson@bhmsd.k12.in.us

Norwell to honor 1994 grid team
The 1994 Norwell Knights football team will be recognized before Friday’s season-opening game against the Leo Lions. Game time is 7 p.m.

Norwell baseball golf outing slated
The Norwell Baseball Club’s golf outing will be Sept. 26 at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Bluffton. Entry fee is $65. Starting time is 1 p.m. For more information or to enter, call Kurt Gray at 260-414-5458 or 744-4387, or e-mail at norwellbaseball@verizon.net

Cards sign John Smoltz
ST. LOUIS (AP) — John Smoltz agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, giving the 42-year-old former ace a chance to rejuvenate his career in the middle of a pennant race.
Smoltz joined the NL Central leaders shortly after he cleared waivers, following his release by Boston. He was 2-5 with an 8.33 ERA in eight starts for the Red Sox.
General manager John Mozeliak said Smoltz would likely start Sunday at San Diego, and would probably get at least a few turns in the rotation.
Smoltz is 212-152 with a 3.32 ERA and 154 saves in 21 seasons. An eight-time All-Star, he’s the only pitcher in major league history with 200 wins and 150 saves. He holds the record for postseason wins, 15-4 with four saves and a 2.65 ERA in the playoffs and World Series.