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Sports Briefs

Coaches needed

Saratoga is looking for a number of junior varsity coaches for the upcoming high school season. The Falcons need JV coaches for girls' field hockey, girls' tennis, girls' volleyball and boys' water polo.

Anyone interested should call Dave Schirtzinger at 867-3411, ext. 335.

Fall Baseball

For teenagers who didn't get enough baseball through the spring and summer months, there are a couple of area baseball leagues now holding signups for the fall season for players ages 13-18.

Former De Anza Community College coach Terry Hardtke is holding signups for a fall ball league that begins Sept. 12 and is geared to high school-aged players. There will be divisions for varsity and junior varsity players. For more information, call 997-6868.

Another fall-winter baseball league will run Sept. 8- Dec. 6, with games played on five San Jose baseball diamonds. For more information on the program, call 287-4284.

Adult Basketball

Registration begins Aug. 17 for the San Jose fall adult basketball leagues. The cost is $340 for the six-game season. For more information, call 277-5556.

Annual Dammit Run returns

The 25th annual Dammit Run returns to Los Gatos Aug. 22, with another dedicated field of runners expected to make the trek from Los Gatos High School to Lexington Dam and back again.

The 5-mile run is set for an 8:30 a.m. start. For more information, call 354-7365 or 395-4311.

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons for kids ages 5-17 will be held at various locations throughout San Jose this summer. Inexpensive lessons and leagues will also be available for adults of all skill levels. For more information, call Laura Hardy at 277-5556.

All-Comers Meets

Los Gatos will host a series of all-comers track and field meets at the high school track this summer. Meets are held Thursdays at 5 p.m. through Aug. 25. The entry fee is $3 for unlimited events, and the fee is $2 for spectators. For more information, call Willie Harmatz at 354-7365.

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