AREA BRIEFS: FLEER BASEBALL DIAMOND SKILLS COMPETITION

The third annual Fleer Baseball Diamond Skills Competition will be held Saturday, May 8 at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex.

The event, held by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, is for boys and girls ages 7 to 14.

The event, free of charge, consists of batting, throwing, fielding ant running.

Winners in each event will advance to the sectional competition and a chance at going to Busch Stadium to compete in the state meet after a Cardinals game.

To register, or for more information, contact Chris at 335-5421.