War Emblem wins Preakness in close finish
War Emblem, guided by Victor Espinoza, rallied from behind to beat 45-1 shot Magic Weisner by a three quarters of a length at Pimlico. Trainer Bob Baffert, seeking a Belmont bid and Triple Crown glory, hopes his colt can complete the sweep in three weeks. The win comes amid Seattle Slew’s recent death and echoes past Derby winners who failed at Belmont.
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Baltimore
Bob Baffert
Baffert
Affirmed
War Emblem
Ahmed bin Salman
Seattle Slew
Slew
Sir Barton
Pacesetter
Dennis
Victor Espinoza
Magic Weisner
Proud Citizen
Pimlico Race Course
Richard Migliore
Dexter
Mike Smith
Woodstock of flag football comes to Roswell for 7th Hike It Spike It
More than 200 teams from 8 states head to Roswell for the 7th Roswell Gridiron Hike It Spike It 4 on 4 charity tourney at Cielo Grande Sports Complex. The event, opening May 24 with ceremonies, runs through Sunday featuring divisional finals and a $25,000 giveaway.
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Hendrix
Dylan
Joplin
Roswell
Cielo Grande
Cla Avery
Avery
Jim
Matteucci
Hike It
Spike It
Has-Beens to Host Multi Division Football Tournament
Eastern New Mexico University quarterback Brian Wiemer will play along with former Goddard star lineman Brandon Rager who now suits up for San Diego State. A Carlsbad team the Little Tigers fields 6 year olds Elvis Acosta Kain Fierro and Jarred Rodriguez. Lake Arthur's Kyle Lard will join the Has-Beens in the event featuring three female divisions a college intramural division a Big Dog division for 220 pound plus bosses and a Show Me the Money prize of 2500. There will be a return to action.
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Eastern New Mexico University
Brian Wiemer
Goddard High
Brandon Rager
San Diego State
Carlsbad
Little Tigers
Elvis Acosta
Kain Fierro
Jarred Rodriguez
Lake Arthur
Kyle Lard
Pecos
Pink Panthers lead first girls team in Hike It Spike It history
Chelsea Smith and Erika Willis shine for the Pink Panthers, the first girls team to play in the Hike It Spike It event after a boys division appearance in 1998. The article also notes Bump n Run from Diamond Oklahoma and the Demolition Divas from Roswell with listed players.
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Pink Panthers
Chelsea Smith
Erika Willis
Adrian Villa
Mark Jones
Diamond
Oklo
Demolition Divas
Roswell
April McKay
Kim “Righty” Stecklein
Jill Monier
Lisa Reyes
Mindy Mizell
Stephanie Gardner
Unity Center
Sun Classic Names Marlin Wells 2002 Honoree
The 12th Sun Classic ProAm Charity Invitational at Spring River Golf Course runs July 18 to 22. Roswell native Marlin Wells is the honored guest benefiting the Angel Fund, with $250,000 raised to aid CASA, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics and other local groups. Entry is $250, including cart and greens fees and meals. 100 amateurs and 40 professionals participate. Claud Burba can be contacted at 623-4427 for details.
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Alice Cooper
Kyle MacLachlan
Huey Lewis
Spring River
Marlin Wells
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Texas
Colorado
Angel Fund
CASA
Boys and Girls Club
Teen Court
Esperanza House
Community Kitchen
Special Olympics
Reins For Life
Steve Lovato
Louis
Golf Committee
Claude Burba
Wells
The
Community Foundation of
Chaves County
Roswell
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Preakness
Lee Preakness
Uee Clee
RDR
Adam Jaramillo
Joey Kulkin
Tom Brady
Jaramillo
Woodstock
Wearin
North Main
Tim Lucas
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