Commentary
Who can blame Sabres' co-captains for leaving?
JASON NADOLINSKI Sports Reporter
      For many teams, the beginning of the free agency signing period is a time to retool and revamp the roster in an effort to put the best possible squad on the playing field, no matter what the sport. However, when it comes to Buffalo Sabres fans, free agency has recently been about as appealing as c...
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Bowling
Buffalo gets shot to host international youth events
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
      Buffalo is known for having a strong bowling community and for two weeks this month they'll get to show it off to the world. For the first time, Buffalo will host the tenth annual United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships.
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Baseball
Zimmerman, Ticco named All-WNY
      Max Zimmerman and John Ticco of Williamsville North were each named to the All-Western New York baseball team. Zimmerman, a senior catcher, made the All-WNY second team. Ticco, a senior shortstop, earned honorable mention. Zimmerman, Ticco, outfielder Alex Calderon, and designated hitter Taylor ...
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Boxing
Mesi setting up big fall fight
by MATT KRUEGER Reporter
      All the fans and critics clamoring to see Town of Tonawanda heavyweight "Baby" Joe Mesi fight a higher caliber opponent could get their wish by the end of the year. Mesi, 33, will fight an undetermined opponent July 27 at the Mountaineer Race Track in Chester, W. Va., as a co-headliner. The other...
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Lou Gehrig Mets win two 'Minor' baseball games
      The Lou Gehrig "Minor" Mets defeated the Brewers, 14-8, in a close game. Steven Metzger, Jake Zurat, Kyle Spoth and Sam Barillari were all perfect from the plate. Plenty of power and speed were available as Dylan Birzon, Barillari and Metzger each contributed two doubles. Extra punch was also tu...
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Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Polian leads Class of 2007
      The architect of the Buffalo Bills Super Bowl teams, one of those team's inspirational leaders and defensive stars, one of the great playmakers in Buffalo Sabres history and an NCAA basketball legend, highlight a class of 11 new inductees into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.
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FORE
      Williamsville's Justin Cardon watches one of his drives during the 55th International Junior Masters on June 26 at East Aurora Country Club. The tournament was held through Friday, June 29. Cardon shot rounds of 82 and 85.
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Connie Mack
'Major' Dodgers win title, DeAngelo, Mergler hit home runs
      On a hot and humid night last Tuesday evening, the Connie Mack "Major" Dodgers battled the Giants to an 11-8 victory. The visiting Giants got off to a fast start off Dodgers pitcher Eric Gorenflo. Leadoff batter Brad Pohlman walked and Henry Frome tripled him home. Frome scored on a single by Zac...
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Central Amherst
Orioles overpower Cardinals
      The Central Amherst "Major baseball" Orioles recently defeated the Cardinals, 15-3. With the Orioles clinging to a 4-3 lead going into the fourth inning, consecutive hits by Andrew Pierino (triple) and C.J. Westcott, Nick Hillebrand and George Zimmermann (all doubles) led to five Oriole runs and ...
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THROWING THE HEAT
      Mel Ott Panthers 12U pitcher Kailee McHenry delivers a pitch during the Holiday Inn/West Seneca girls softball tournament held at Sunshine Park in West Seneca on June 29. Mel Ott played the Orchard Park Stars.
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Youth soccer
Rovers U12 tame Condors, 9-1
      The Amherst Rovers girls U12 soccer team led the Clarence Condors, 3-0, at halftime and went on an offensive onslaught to win, 9-1, on June 25. Amherst withstood a flurry of pressure from Clarence toward the end of the first half thanks to the excellent goaltending of Julia Struble.
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CUTTING THROUGH
      Danny Oppenheimer, center, splits the defense of Scott Dempsey and Travis Yantomasi during the third annual Amherst Central lacrosse alumni game at Dimp Wagner Alumni Turf Field on Saturday, June 30.
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Amherst Girls Softball
'AAA' Thunder's bats too much for Blue Claws
      The "AAA" Thunder had their bats going against the Blue Claws, winning 12-4 on June 1. RBI singles from Kelly Shantler, Allison Balk, and Emilee Foster in the first inning helped build a 5-3 lead. In the second, Emma Longo, Kaitlin Jacobbi, and Morgan Maley had nice singles. Hannah Stroud added o...
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STARTING POINT
      Amherst resident Patrick Sheedy tees off at the first hole during the 55th International Junior Masters held on June 26 at East Aurora Country Club. The tournament took place through Friday, June 29. Sheedy shot rounds of 81 and 80 for a plus-19.
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Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club to hold annual golf tourney
      The Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club will hold its annual golf tournament at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 at the Diamond Hawk Golf Course, 255 Sonwil Drive in Cheektowaga. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. The tournament is one of the club's numerous fundraisers conducted throughout the year that all...
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Sports briefs
      America's Fair will host the Dream Team Cheerleading and Dance Competition on Thursday, Aug. 16, in the Buffalo.com Grandstand. Cheer individuals, dance teams and cheerleading squads may enter to win awards in a variety of divisions, including ages 10 and under, 10 to 13, modified, junior varsit...
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