Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Dan Houlihan 9 back of
British Seniors Open Amateur leader
Dr. Daniel Houlihan, a 1970 Bluffton High School graduate of Rockford, Ill., shot a four-over-par 76 Thursday in the second round of the Seniors Open Amateur Championship at Walton Heath in England.
Houlihan is among five players tied for 11th place with a four-over 148 in the field of 144 golfers.
American Paul Simson shot a three-under 69 Thursday and leads the way with a five-under 139. First-round leader Danny Yates of the United States and Garth McGimpsey of England are tied for second place at two under. USA’s Chip Lutz is fourth at one under.

Crusader football practice to begin
Norwell Middle School football practice begins Monday, Aug. 16. Practice will take place from 3-5 p.m. Players should meet at the boys’ locker room at 2:30. Players are encouraged to bring water jugs. All players must have a physical exam form on file in order to practice.

Bluffton seeking adult workers
The Bluffton Athletic Department is seeking adult workers for the upcoming fall sports season. Paid positions would include: volleyball line judges, scoreboard operators and ticket sellers. Please respond to Steve Thompson, sthompson@bhsmd.k12.in.us or call the high school at 824-3724.

Bluffton Boosters slate fall kickoff
The Bluffton Athletic Boosters will host a fall kickoff party Friday, Aug. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Fred F. Park Field before the Northfield football game.
All Tiger fans are welcome to enjoy food, fun and show Tiger pride. A hog roast with sides, moonwalk and games will be provided. Donations will be accepted.

Runners, walkers invited for races
The first Back to School 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Fun’N’Run, hosted by Jericho ATCFM, Inc., is Saturday, Aug. 21, in Bluffton. The race begins at Pickett’s Run and crosses over onto the Rivergreenway. The 5K begins at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun’N’Run at 9 a.m. Race day registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Cost is $20. For more information, contact Cylie at 260-353-1340.

End of road for Chipper Jones?
ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones may have played his last game in the major leagues after tearing up his left knee while fielding a ground ball.
The Atlanta Braves said Thursday that the 38-year-old third baseman tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will need surgery. The estimated recovery time is six months — if Jones decides to return in 2011.