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Triathlons at Lake Almaden

The Danskin Women's Triathlon and the San Jose International Triathlon will be held on back-to-back weekends at Lake Almaden on Almaden Expressway in San Jose.

The Danskin Triathlon, for women only, is set for June 21. Women will compete in a half-mile swim, a 20K bike race and a 5K run. The cost is $40 for individuals or $90 for relays, and there is a mandatory orientation on June 20. There will also be a special 5K run/walk for both men and women, and the entry fee is $15.

For more information, call 1-800-452-9526 or visit their Web site at www.justwomen.com/danskin.html.

The San Jose International will be held June 28 on the same site, but competitors will complete a 1K swim, 40K bike ride and 10K run. The entry free is $70 for individuals or $100 for relays by June 21, or $80 and $125 after.

The event will also feature a mountain bike sprint triathlon on June 27. Athletes will compete in a 500-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride and 3-mile run. The entry fee is $35 by June 20 or $45 after.

For more informatioon, call 866-8848, or check their Web site at www.japroductions.com.

PAL Soccer

The Willow Glen PAL soccer organization is holding registration for the fall season for players ages 5-17. The cost is $50 per player. For more information, call 265-2144.

PAL Football

The Willow Glen PAL football organization is now holding signups for boys and girls ages 8-14 interested in playing football or becoming cheerleaders in the fall season. The group is also looking for adult coaches and an equipment manager. For mor information, call 723-3307.

SJ Giants Fireworks

The San Jose Giants will present special fireworks displays after California League games on July 4 and 5 at San Jose Municipal Stadium, and reserved seat tickets are currently on sale.

A limited number of box seats are available for the two games, which are annual sellouts. Tickets are priced at $9 each, and there is a limit of four tickets per person. The SJ Muni box office is open noon- 6 p.m. on weekdays.

General admission tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kids and seniors for all games, but seats are not reserved.

For more information, call 297-1435, ext. 15.

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Didn't find what you were looking for in today's paper? Give us a call, send us a fax or drop us a line. Fax your sports results to 354-3917, or give Dick Sparrer a call at 978-9665. We look forward to hearing from you.

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