Dennis W.

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MLB Transactions for March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:29 am
BASEBALL American League Boston Red Sox: Optioned C Dusty Brown and INF Kevin Frandsen to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned INF Jorge Jimenez and C Gustavo Molina to their minor league camp. National League Florida Marlins: Reassigned RHP Scott Strickland and INF Logan Morrison to the minor league camp...
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NFL Transactions for March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:23 am
FOOTBALL National Football League Arizona Cardinals: Re-signed WR Steve Breaston, C Lyle Sendlein, NT Gabe Watson to one-year qualifying offers, LB Monty Beisel to a one-year contract and CB Michael Adams to an exclusive rights contract. Buffalo Bills: Re-signed S George Wilson, LB Keith Ellison, ...
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Hockey News and Transactions for March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:16 am
HOCKEY National Hockey League Los Angeles Kings: Recalled G Jonathan Bernier from Manchester (AHL). Minnesota Wild: Recalled G Anton Khudobin from Houston (AHL). New York Rangers: Recalled F Corey Locke from Hartford (AHL). Ottawa Senators: Signed F Bobby Butler to a two-year contract. Recalled D ...
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NCAA News for March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:09 am
NCAA News Clemson: Named Itoro Umoh women’s basketball coach. Colorado: Fired women’s basketball coach Kathy McConnell-Miller. Davidson: Announced the resignation of women’s basketball coach Annette Watts. Kansas: Announced junior C Cole Aldrich will enter the NBA draft. Louisiana...
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Today in Sports History-March 30

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:02 am
1916 – Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens (NHA) beat Portland Rosebuds (PCHA), 3 games to 2 1918 – Stanley Cup: Toronto Arenas (NHL) beat Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA), 3 games to 2 1925 – Stanley Cup: Vict Cougars (WCHL) beat Canadiens (NHL), 3 games to 1 1930 – Babberich-H soc...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 5:32 am
1933- Kiki Cuyler breaks his leg and will miss nearly three months of the season. The Cubs’ outfielder also missed half of last season when he broke his other leg. 1935- The Cardinals release Dazzy Vance. The future Hall of Fame hurler will spend his last season with the Dodgers in Brooklyn. 1...
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Today in Sports History-March 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 5:28 am
1929 – The first NHL Stanley Cup Final between two U.S.-based teams took place. The Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers to get their first Stanley Cup title. 1970 – Tony Esposito (Chicago Black Hawks) recorded his 15th shutout. It was an NHL record for rookie goalies and the most shu...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 27

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 27, 2010, 5:23 am
1935- With two outs in the bottom bottom of the ninth and the bases loaded at Asahi Field, Russell Hinaga singles plating the winning run to give the San Jose Asahis a 3-2 victory over the visiting Tokyo Giants. The visitors will avenge their loss to the ‘Morning Suns’, a Japanese American semi-...
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Sports Transactions for March 26

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 27, 2010, 5:22 am
BASEBALL American League Baltimore Orioles: Named David Stockstill director of international scouting and John Stockstill director of player development. Optioned INF Josh Bell, INF Rhyne Hughes, INF Brandon Snyder and INF Michael Aubrey to Norfolk (IL) and INF Pedro Florimon to Bowie (EL). Assigne...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 26

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2010, 6:09 am
1936- Tigers sign Hank Greenberg for $20,000 and Red Ruffing comes to terms with the Yankees for $12,000. 1937 – On the advice of Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio reduces the weight of his bat from 40 ounces to 36 ounces. 1951- During a spring exhibition game against the University outfielder Southern Ca...
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Sports Transactions for March 25

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2010, 6:08 am
BASEBALL American League Baltimore Orioles: Assigned RHP Jake Arrieta to their minor league camp. New York Yankees: Released RHP Chad Gaudin. Seattle Mariners: Optioned 1B Mike Carp to Tacoma (PCL). National League Atlanta Braves: Assigned RHP Todd Redmond outright to Gwinnett (IL). Milwaukee Brewe...
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Today in Sports History-March 26

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2010, 5:54 am
1915 – Stanley Cup: Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA) sweep Ottawa Senators 1917 – Stanley Cup: Seattle Metropolitans (PCHA) beat Montreal Canadiens (NHL), 3 games to 1 – Seattle is 1st US team to win Stanley Cup 1923 – Stanley Cup: Ott Senators beat Vanc Millionaires (PCHA), 3 g...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 25

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 25, 2010, 7:18 am
1910 – Hugh Chalmers, the president of the Chalmers Motor Car Company of Detroit, announces his Model 30, one of the most luxurious autos of its day, will be awarded to the player with the highest batting average this season. The prize will lead to controversy when Cleveland infielder Nap Lajo...
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Sports Transactions for March 24

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 25, 2010, 7:16 am
BASEBALL American League Minnesota Twins: Agreed to terms with LHP Ron Mahay on a minor league contract. Texas Rangers: Traded RHP Edwar Ramirez to Oakland for INF Gregorio Petit. Announced INF Hernan Iribarren has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Oklahoma City (PCL). BASKETBALL Na...
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Today in Sports History-March 25

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 25, 2010, 7:06 am
1896 – Modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece 1907 – Stanley Cup: Montreal Wanderers lose to Kenora Thistles but outscore them in 2 game set but outscore them 12-8 and win cup 1916 – Heavyweight Jess Willard & Franc Moran fight to no decision in NYC 1916 – Jess Willard fight...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 24

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 5:56 am
1933- Babe Ruth takes a $23,000 pay cut which is indicative of the depression era. 1936- Paul Dean signs for $10,000 with the Cardinals. 1946- In Birmingham, Alabama, police pull Edward Klep from the lineup of the Buckeyes, a visiting Negro American League team. The first white player in organized b...
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MLB Transactions for March 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 5:55 am
Major League Baseball MLB: Suspended Colorado minor league RHP Jose Belen (Dominican Summer League) 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. American League Boston Red Sox: Optioned RHP Michael Bowden, RHP Ramon A. Ramirez and 1B Aaron Bates to Pawtucket (IL). Reassi...
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NBA, NFL and NHL Transactions for March 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 5:54 am
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Cleveland Cavaliers: Signed C Zydrunas Ilgauskas for the remainder of the season. Waived F Darnell Jackson. FOOTBALL National Football League Arizona Cardinals: Signed TE Ben Patrick and WR Darren Mougey. Re-signed S Hamza Abdullah and FB Nehemiah Brough...
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Today in Sports History-March 24

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 5:44 am
1936 – The Detroit Red Wings beat the Montreal Maroons 1-0. The first goal was not scored until 16 minutes and 30 seconds into the sixth overtime period of the season’s first Stanley Cup semi-final game. 1962 – Benny “Kid” Paret was knocked into unconsciousness in a bo...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 5:59 am
1938 Commissioner Landis frees seventy-four Cardinal minor leaguers to halt the cover up he perceives taking place in the St. Louis farm system. 1951 The Dodgers sign a 21-year lease with the City of Vero Beach for use of their spring training site. 1959 The Cardinals trade Sam Jones to the Giants f...
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MLB Transactions for March 22

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 5:45 am
BASEBALL American League Kansas City Royals: Optioned RHP Gaby Hernandez to Omaha (PCL). New York Yankees: Returned OF Jamie Hoffman, a Rule 5 Draft pick, to Los Angeles (NL). National League Cincinnati Reds: Optioned OF Chris Heisey to Louisville (IL). Reassigned INF Zack Cozart and INF/OF Tod...
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NBA, NFL and NHL Transactions for March 22

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 5:37 am
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors: Signed F Reggie Williams for the remainder of the season. Minnesota Timberwolves: Waived F Alando Tucker. FOOTBALL National Football League Atlanta Falcons: Named Mark Collins a defensive assistant. Baltimore Ravens: Agreed to term...
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Today in Sports History-March 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 5:29 am
1926 – NHL Championship: Mont Canadiens outscore Pitt Pirates, 6-4 in 2 games 1938 – Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis frees 74 St L Cardinals minor leaguers 1946 – 8th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: Oklahoma State beats NC 43-40 1952 – Rangers with less than 14 minute...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 22

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 5:35 am
1939- In his second exhibition game, Dodger Pete Reiser homers in his first at-bat against the Cardinals to begin a streak of 10 consecutive hits. 1962- Roger Maris declines to pose with Mets coach Rogers Hornsby because the Hall of Famer had criticized him in the Rajah’s’ book, My Wars ...
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MLB Transactions-March 21

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 5:23 am
BASEBALL American League Baltimore Orioles: Assigned C Luis Bernardo, C Michel Hernandez, C Caleb Joseph, INF Miguel Abreu, INF Blake Davis and OF Matt Angle to their minor league camp. Minnesota Twins: Agreed to terms with C Joe Mauer on an eight-year contract extension through 2018. Optioned RH...
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Today in Sports History-March 22

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 5:14 am
1888 – The English Football League was established. 1893 – In Northampton, MA, The first women’s collegiate basketball game was played at Smith College. 1894 – The first playoff competition for the Stanley Cup began. Montreal defeated Ottawa 3-1. 1904 – A patent was iss...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 19

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 7:59 am
1941- Recently released from the Cardinals, Paul Dean signs with the Giants. Altough he goes 4-for-4, New York also releases Dizzy’s brother. 1951- Tiger player representative Fred Hutchinson asks for the players to have input in the selection of the new commissioner. 1970- Indian Ken Harrelso...
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MLB Transactions-March 18

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 7:51 am
BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB: Suspended Chicago Cubs minor league OF Gregorio Robles (Dominican Summer League) 100 games and Cleveland minor league pitcher Jeffry Cleto (Dominican Summer League) 50 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. American League Boston Re...
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NBA, NFL and NHL Transactions-March 18

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 7:50 am
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Washington Wizards: Signed G-F Alonzo Gee to a second 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League New York Jets: Signed S Eric Smith to a one-year contract. Philadelphia Eagles: Signed DE Darryl Tapp to a three-year contract. Released DE Darren Ho...
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Today in Sports History-March 19

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 7:39 am
1938 – The Toronto Maple Leafs scored 8 goals in 5 minutes. 1942 – The Thoroughbred Racing Association was formed in Chicago. 1948 – Lee Savold knocked out Gino Buonvino in 54 seconds of the first round of their prize fight at Madison Square Gardens. 1954 – Viewers saw the fi...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 18

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 5:41 am
1942  During spring training, Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland work out with the White Sox in Pasadena, California. Manager Jimmie Dykes, who reluctantly granted their request for a walk-on tryout, dismisses the black players without making an offer for their services. 1943  Due to wartime travel...
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MLB Transactions-March 17

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 5:39 am
BASEBALL MLB: Suspended Seattle LHP Cliff Lee for the first five games of the regular season for throwing a pitch over the head of Arizona’s Chris Snyder in an exhibition game. American League Boston Red Sox: Optioned LHP Dustin Richardson to Pawtucket (IL). Chicago White Sox: Optioned OF S...
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NBA and NFL Transactions -March 17

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 5:39 am
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Board Of Governors: Approved the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats by Michael Jordan. Portland Trail Blazers: Fired vice president of basketball operations Tom Penn. Women’s National Basketball Association Phoenix Merc...
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Today in Sports History-March 18

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 5:23 am
1892 – Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, announced that he had purchased a trophy to be presented to the hockey champion of Canada. 1945 – Maurice “Rocket” Richard became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to score 50 goals. 1953 – The National Lea...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 17

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 7:08 am
1936- Joe DiMaggio makes his Yankee debut in a big way getting four hits, including a triple in an 8-7 exhibition loss to the Cardinals. 1940- An inter-league exhibition all-star game raises over $20,000 to benefit the recently attacked country of Finland. 1953- Milwaukee County Stadium will be avai...
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MLB Transactions for March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 7:06 am
BASEBALL American League Baltimore Orioles: Announced RHP Steve Johnson, a Rule 5 draft pick, has been returned to San Francisco, who assigned him to Bowie (EL). Boston Red Sox: Sent LHP Armando Zerpa outright to Pawtucket (IL). Chicago White Sox: Optioned RHP Freddy Dolsi, RHP Lucas Harrell, RHP ...
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NBA and NFL Transactions-March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 6:57 am
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Miami Heat: Signed G Kenny Hasbrouck to a 10-day contract. Oklahoma City Thunder: Signed G Mustafa Shakur to a 10-day contract. Women’s National Basketball Association Washington Mystics: Signed G Katie Smith. FOOTBALL National Football League Bu...
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Hockey Transactions-March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 6:37 am
HOCKEY National Hockey League Chicago Blackhawks: Assigned D Shawn Lalonde to Rockford (AHL). Recalled D Nick Botnton and G Corey Crawford from Rockford. Columbus Blue Jackets: Assigned F Maksim Mayorov to Syracuse (AHL). Minnesota Wild: Signed C Casey Wellman to a two-year contract and G Matt Hac...
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Tennis Transactions -March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 6:29 am
TENNIS World Team Tennis Philadelphia Freedoms: Traded their 2010 first-round draft pick to Washington for a 2010 third-round draft pick and financial considerations. New York Buzz: Named Jay Udwadia coach. Sold their 2010 fourth-round draft pick to Sacramento for financial considerations. Newpo...
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Today in Sports History-March 17

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 6:13 am
1940 – For the first time in NHL history, one line (Boston’s Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart and Bobby Bauer) finished 1-2-3 in NHL scoring. 1955 – In Montreal, there was a seven-hour riot that caused more than $1 million in damage. Canadien fans were upset because NHL President Clarenc...
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On This Date in Baseball History-March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 5:41 am
1907- After watching Ty Cobb quarrel with a black grounds keeper and with teammate Charlie Schmidt, Tiger manager Hugh Jennings tries to deal him to the Indians for outfielder Elmer Flick. The Tribe’s manager Napoleon Lajoie turns down the deal for the ‘Georgia Peach’. 1932- Babe R...
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MLB Transactions-March 15

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 5:40 am
BASEBALL American League Baltimore Orioles: Optioned RHP Brandon Erbe and LHP Troy Patton to Norfolk (IL) and RHP Luis Lebron and RHP Chorye Spoone to Bowie (EL). Reassigned RHP Armando Gabino, LHP Chris George and LHP Michael Hinckley to their minor league camp. Cleveland Indians: Optioned LHP Ke...
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NFL Transactions-March 15

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 5:38 am
FOOTBALL National Football League Arizona Cardinals: Agreed to terms with LB Paris Lenon on a three-year contract. Carolina Panthers: Signed T Rob Petitti and DB Marcus Hudson. Cincinnati Bengals: Agreed to terms with S Roy Williams on a one-year contract. Green Bay Packers: Re-signed OT Mark T...
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Today in Sports History-March 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 5:32 am
1900 – Ban Johnson, after presiding over a meeting of baseball owners, announced that the new American League would begin play in April with teams in Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. 1964 – Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were rei...
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