Benefit tourney scheduled

Softball players from around the area will have the opportunity to come to the aid of one of their own next weekend.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, a benefit tournament will be played at Centertown Recreational Park to raise money to assist with medical bills for Jessie Caldwell, who was injured while playing in a tournament earlier this summer.

Caldwell was playing the outfield, when he collided with another player while charging in after a fly ball. The collision resulted in rather severe injuries, and as a result Caldwell has accumulated medical expenses ? including a hefty bill for being airlifted from the scene of the accident.

The tournament is open to men?s teams in classes C, D and E, and will use a three home run limit. First- through third-place awards will be up for grabs, as well as a Most Valuable Player honor.

The entry fee is $175, and teams have until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, to enter. All proceeds raised will be used for Caldwell?s medical expenses.

For more information on the tournament, or to enter, call Gerald Curtis at (931) 273-8943 or Anthony Carter at either (615) 714-1926 or (615) 370-4200.