Ridell Ends Fifty-Year Crashing Run At Medicine Hat
Paul Riddell, veteran driver of the Imperial Hell Drivers, announced this would be his last season on the road. With plans to retire to Nova Scotia, he reflects on nearly five decades of stunts and injuries, noting two drivers sidelined by injuries and a recent heart attack among crew members. The Medicine Hat show drew a modest crowd as Riddell spoke of no buyer for the tour and the possible folding of the act.
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Mets win, Piazza injures toe in loss at Atlanta
The New York Mets defeated the Braves 3-1 but lost catcher Mike Piazza to a left big toe fracture likely sidelining him 7 to 10 days. Outfielder Darryl Hamilton asked for release after a pregame confrontation over playing time.
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Beartooth Bighorns rout Medicine Hat Knights in tourney opener
Beartooth Bighorns of Columbus Montana thrashed Medicine Hat A Knights 16 to 2 to begin the Lewistown Redbirds Fourth of July Baseball Tournament. Knights coach Mark Hallam lamented lack of focus and shaky pitching as Kent Lesko led with 3 for 4 and Jesse Owens added 2 for 3 with an RBI.
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Royals open Calgary tournament with 4 3 win
The Royals beat Edmonton’s Confederation Park 4 3 to start the AAA Major Division tournament in Calgary. Jeremy Sutherland and Justin Barsness had two hits each with Barsness earning the win on the mound in three shutout innings. Alex Roth notched the save in the final inning. Royals wrap up round robin with Cal West and Calgary Fish Creek games.
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Saamis Rotary wins big in U12 girls soccer season
Saamis Rotary Club led the under-12 girls league night in Medicine Hat as teams collected year end trophies. Sorensen and the Kinnette Club followed Saamis for team honors while Fiona Cahill claimed top goal scorer, with Shaleigh Pirie ranking second in scoring.
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Sun Dawgs open Western Canada Cup with 5-3 win
In Edmonton Medicine Hat Atom Sun Dawgs defeated Beaumont Penguins 5-3 to start the 2001 Western Canada Cup Inline Hockey Championship. Corwin Herter had a hat trick and one assist, with Jeremy Lehrer and Dustin Bygrave adding a goal each and Colby Gove and David Skagen two assists apiece. The Medicine Hat Novice Sun Dawgs split their Day 1 games, dropping the first and winning the second.
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Cowling Tops Royals in Medicine Hat Fastball Clash
Bob Cowling went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and Darryl Schlenker scored four runs to lead the Scoreboard Royals past Boston Pizza 14 to 9 in Medicine Hat Men’s Fastball League action. Bob Patrick earned strong pitching support for the Royals while BP’s Aaron Risk hit 2 for 3 with two runs and Mark Stock drove in four.
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Flames re sign Craig Conroy to three year contract
Calgary announces a three year deal for center Craig Conroy 29 who joined from St Louis March 13 in exchange for Cory Stillman. Conroy recorded 14 goals 32 points in 83 games last season with both clubs.
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Curling Worlds Return to Winnipeg for 2003 Championship
Winnipeg to host the 2003 Ford World curling championship after Roy Sinclair of the World Curling Federation touted the city’s proven profit power and attendance capacity. Winnipeg last hosted in 1991, turning a $500,000 profit with a record 250,000 attendees.
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Irwin Cleared for Return After Close Call Ski Crash
Dave Irwin a former Crazy Canucks member was discharged from Foothills Hospital Calgary after a remarkable recovery from head injuries suffered in a March Sunshine Village training crash near Banff. He spent weeks in a coma and on life support but now reports a full physical recovery and hopes to race again.
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Blue Jays Sign First Round Pick Gabe Gross
Toronto Blue Jays signed first round selection Gabe Gross the 15th overall pick in the 2001 draft. The Auburn University outfielder is 21 from Dothan Alabama and will report to Dunedin Blue Jays on July 2.
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Pistons Acquire Clifford Robinson From Suns in Blocked Trade
Detroit Pistons obtain forward Clifford Robinson from the Phoenix Suns for Jud Buechler and John Wallace. Agreement reached in principle but cannot be finalized until July 18 due to salary cap limits. Robinson averaged 16.4 points last season. Buechler 3.9 points on 41.6 percent from three. Wallace averaged 5.9 points and 2.1 rebounds.
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