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Blanchard takes RIGA Stroke Play title

8:10 PM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Charlie Blanchard, from Wannamoisett, added to his already impressive list of state titles Wednesday when he pulled away to a four-stroke victory in the 25th R.I. Golf Association Stoke Play Championship at Potowomut. The four-time player of the year......

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Former P-Bruins star Downey signs with Red Wings

6:08 PM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Detroit Red Wings signed former Providence Bruins star Aaron Downey to a one-year contract on Wednesday.Downey, a tough-guy right winger, signed with Detroit last season and played in 56 games. He has spent parts of eight seasons with the......

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Valois in 26-man playoff at U.S. Amateur Golf Championship

9:34 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Brad Valois has gotten himself involved in one of the wildest playoffs in the 108-year history of the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship. The URI star who plays out of Alpine shot a 74 yesterday to finish 36-hole qualifying at......

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Pirie's 68 leads RIGA Stroke Play Championship

9:29 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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George Pirie took a giant step yesterday toward winning one of the few titles he has yet to capture in R.I. Golf Association competition. The periodontist from East Greenwich, who already is a member of the RIGA Hall of Fame,......

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Yastrzemski's family issues statement

8:55 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Carl Yastrzemski arrived at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday after experiencing chest discomfort. After numerous tests and evaluation, it was determined that he needed triple bypass surgery which was performed this afternoon. The surgery was a complete success and......

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Bryant football to be broadcast on WOON-AM 1240

8:37 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Bryant University football fans will be able follow the Bulldogs as they begin their first season of Division I will now be able to do so throughout northern Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. The department of athletics is pleased to......

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Yastrzemski undergoes heart bypass surgery

7:57 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, underwent heart bypass surgery Tuesday after experiencing chest pains. The 68-year-old Yastrzemski was in surgery Tuesday evening after being admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital, said his......

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