The Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance is inviting high school journalists to apply for the 2007 Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Journalism Scholarship. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2007.

The scholarship honors the memory of Bohdan “Bo” Kolinsky, who was scholastic sports editor of the Hartford Courant when he died at 49 in December 2003.

The scholarship provides an initial grant of $1,000 to a high school or prep school senior accepted by an accredited four-year college for studies leading to a career as a sportswriter or editor. The grant may be renewed for higher amounts in succeeding years if the student meets specified standards of academic and professional progress.

The 2006 winner was Matthew Ehalt of Shelton High School, now at Syracuse University.

Applications and details on the process have been sent to guidance directors at 209 Connecticut schools. Forms also are available at www.ctsportswriters.org.

The winner will be honored at the Alliance’s 66th Gold Key dinner April 22, 2007, at the Aqua Turf in Southington.

Stanley To Speak At World Series Club

Former Red Sox relief pitcher Bob Stanley will be the guest speaker at the World Series Club of Hartford County dinner Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., at the VFW Hall, 83 South St., in West Hartford.

Stanley pitched with the Red Sox from 1977-89 and was an American League All-Star in 1979 and ‘83.

The event is open to the public and includes an autograph session and buffet dinner. Admission with advance reservation is $20 for members, $30 for non-members and $10 for those 18 and under. The price increases by $5 at the door. For reservations call Dan Keating at 860-693-8111.

Sheary Signs With Wake Forest

Natalie Sheary of West Hartford signed a national letter of intent Thursday to attend Wake Forest. Sheary had her scholarship at the David Leadbetter Academy in Bradenton, Fla., extended and will complete her senior year there.

Enfield’s Desmond Honored

Scott Desmond of Enfield High and Patricia Smith of Greenwich High were named state winners of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award based on their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community service. They join winners from each state; the overall male and female winners will be named in December.

Hartford Rugby

The University of Hartford men’s rugby team (7-1) will compete this weekend in Batavia, N.Y., for the Northeast championship and a bid to the Eastern Regional in April. Last weekend the Hawks finished second in New England among Division III teams, losing to defending national champion Bentley College.

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