Ken Sauer inducted into Medicine Hat Sports Hall of Fame
Hundreds gather at Family Leisure Centre to honor Ken Sauer as emcee Les Pearson notes "It's about time" for his long career. Sauer highlights volunteer support from 2002 Alberta Winter Games through 2016 events, Rotary Track construction, and roles with the City of Medicine Hat and schools. He points to ongoing projects including a $2 million Rotary Track expansion and a Dr. Ken Sauer School opening.
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Gas City
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Alberta Order of Excellence
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Soccer Association
Ryan McCracken
Ted Clugston
Family Leisure
Podkul Impresses in Mavericks Debut as Power Hitter
Indiana product Frank Podkul arrives with Medicine Hat Mavericks and belts two homers in batting practice. He finished with 35 RBIs in 142 at bats for Franklin College this season and posted a .282 average with a .479 slugging. Mavericks manager Michael Thompson praises him as a potential middle‑order power bat.
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Franklin College Grizzlies
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Van Ham Returns Home to Join Medicine Hat Mavericks
McCracken Taylor Van Ham, a Medicine Hat Mohawks alumnus, earned a tryout and signed with his hometown Mavericks. The right handed infielder played for Thompson Rivers University and posted a .240 average with 4 RBI in 13 CCBC games. Mavericks host fan fest at Athletic Park before opening Friday in Okotoks against the Dawgs.
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Mavericks
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Prairie Baseball Academy
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Mavericks Baseball Fan Fest at Athletic Park
The Mavericks host a Fan Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. at Athletic Park. Meet players, enjoy activities, and get autographs as part of a community event.
Gehrig Ends Pipp Start as Streak Begins in 1925
Summary of 1925 highlights notes Lou Gehrig replaces Wally Pipp at first base to begin his 2,130 game consecutive games streak. Also recalls 1946 Belmont Stakes winner Assault, 1975 Nolan Ryan no hitter, 1992 Penguins Cup win, 2002 Detroit sweep and Hasek playoff record, and 2004 Pistons Nets low first half.
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Pee Wee Wanninger
Wally Pipp
Warren Merritens
Nolan Ryan
California Angels
Pittsburgh Penguins
Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit
Colorado
Dominik Hasek
Indiana
Pistons
Nets
Norden Masters First Round and Major Sports Sked
Broadcast slate lists Norden Masters first round sessions at 3 a.m and 7 a.m. plus FIFA U-20 World Cup playoffs Gulf France v Italy at 4:45 a.m. TSN coverage of the French Open at 7 a.m. Dodgers at Cardinals at 11:30 a.m. on Sportsnet and Yankees at Blue Jays at 5 p.m. on Sportsnet with Cavaliers at Warriors Game 1 at 7 p.m. on ABC.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Toronto Blue Jays
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
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