Risling fires even par 72 in Alberta Mid-Amateur
Risling of Medicine Hat shoots 72 on final round to sit tied for 10th at five strokes behind leader Jim Roth Jr. of Coaldale who posted a 67 course record. Connaught's Roger Larson is tied for 24th with a 76 as the Alberta Mid-Amateur runs through Wednesday and Thursday.
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Shakee's Sports: McCulloch tosses one hit shutout
Sparky McCulloch pitched a one hit shutout as Shakee's blanked the Moose 10-0. Chad Martin went 2-for-4 with four RBI and Brian Kunkle homered. The Moose then beat the Royals 8-7 with Bob Patrick and Tyler Prosofsky each 2-for-4 with two RBI.
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Dalla Longa Shines at Spruce Meadows in Calgary
Dalla Longa 28 placed eighth and ninth among 40 riders in two Evergreen classes at Spruce Meadows. Her horse Rapture shifted from hunter to jumping this year as she prepares for the Medicine Hat Horse Show July 26-27.
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Monarchs open strong in season with 6-2 start
The Monarchs of the AA American Legion baseball team surged to a 6-2 record after last season opening 1-6. Catcher Mark Hallam says the focus is a better start and advancing beyond state finals, aiming for Boise regionals. They split a Tuesday doubleheader with the Great Falls Electrics after a 3-1 Montana weekend.
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American Legion Credit Union Tourney opens with multiple weekend games
The tournament starts Friday at 5 p.m. at Athletic Park and Jefferies Park with Medicine Hat facing Fort Macleod at 7:45 p.m. On Saturday the Monarchs meet the Great Falls Stallions at 12:30 p.m. and play Confederation Park at 6 p.m. Sundays final is at 2:30 p.m. at Athletic Park. Toronto Blue Jays draft pick Travis Hubbel will pitch for the Edmonton Sharks.
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Olympic dreams lift Medicine Hat softballers
Adina White and Nikki Mellor of Medicine Hat earn renewed enthusiasm as women's softball gains Olympic status. They praise televised Olympic play and the chance to make Alberta or national squads, noting a path beyond provincial events and local leagues.
Olympic spotlight spurs local girls softball interest
At a Humpty's bantam practice 15 year old Lindsay Flaig says the Olympic tournament inspired more girls to play softball. Teammate Kara Kurtz notes the impact of women in the sport and the film A League of Their Own. Medicine Hat softball numbers unchanged but officials see Olympic visibility boosting girls' participation. Larry Dickhaut adds television coverage raises interest as sisters watch and follow the Olympics.
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Marlin pitcher Brown falls short of perfect no hitter
Brown of the Florida Marlins nearly pitched a perfect game against the San Francisco Giants, leaving the game with a one-hitter threat after Marvin Benard was hit by a ball in the eighth. The 9-0 win showcased Brown's dominance, as he cited focus after a prior rough start and a long homer by Andres Galarraga earlier in the season.
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Jazz Rally in Salt Lake City as NBA Finals Heat Rises
Utah fans fill Delta Centre streets in support of the Jazz ahead of Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls. Karl Malone declares pride in the team's spotlight while Bulls coach Phil Jackson notes no extra home advantage. Magic of the state shines despite critics.
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