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Today is August 10th, the 222nd day of 2013. There are 143 days left in the year.
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Gretzky trade led to hockey boom in California.
30 in 30: New-look Stars hope change does them good.
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On this date in 1821, Missouri became the 24th state to join the Union.
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The Smithsonian Institution was chartered by the U.S. Congress on this date in 1846. The "Nation's Attic" was made possible by $500,000 given by scientist Joseph Smithson.
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Landry: Khalif Mitchell getting his groove back. Visit the CFL's official website, cfl.ca. ************************************************ In Boston, MA, the first milk inspectors were appointed on this date in 1859. ************************************************  Calgary, AB - The Calgary Stampeders withstood a second half comeback by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning 42-27 last night to move into a first place tie in the CFL West, in a game played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, in front of a sell-out crowd of 35,650.
The Riders started their first possession at their own 10 and on second down, Kory Sheets was stripped of the ball after catching a short pass. Calgary touched the ball last before it went out of bounds and were awarded possession at the 14 yard line. The turnover was Saskatchewan's first offensive turnover of the season. The Stampeders wasted no time, with Jon Cornish running right and going the distance out of the Wildcat. Rene Paredes kicked the convert and with 2:58 gone in the opening quarter, Calgary was up 7-0. After holding the Roughriders to a two-and-out, the Stampeders took over just on their side of centre. Aiding by a major foul, Calgary quickly moved into scoring position. From the 2, Cornish would bull his way in for his second major of the night, capping an 8 play, 60 yard drive. Paredes had the convert blocked and with 5:51 to play in the first, the Stampeders had a 13-0 lead.
On their next possession, Calgary again quickly drove towards pay dirt. They would reach the 20, where they would settle for a 27 yard field goal from Paredes and a 16-0 lead. On the ensuing possession, Saskatchewan would finally show signs of life on offense, with Darian Durant passing his way down field, going to Chris Getzlaf for the final 20 yards and the major. Chris Milo kicked the convert and with 9:45 to play in the half, it was a 16-7 game in favor of the Stamps. Corning would score again late in the half, going over right tackle for a 32 yard touchdown. The Paredes convert reestablished the 16 point lead at 23-7, with 2:06 to play in the half. The Riders put up a quick two and out, punting the ball away with 1:40 to play. Calgary would drive from deep in their own territory, getting a 30 yard field goal from Paredes on the final play, taking a 26-7 lead at two-quarter time.
On their first possession of the second half, Saskatchewan, starting at their own 39, got Sheets loose for a 32 yard run, setting up the offense with a chance to cut into the deficit. The Riders would do just that, getting a 28 yard field goal from Milo at the end of a 6 play, 50 yard drive, slicing the Stampeder lead to 26-10, with 2:55 off the third quarter clock. On their next possession, two straight five-star catches by Taj Smith, the second for 45 yards, got Saskatchewan into the red zone. Durant would make a big play, scrambling out of pressure and finding Rob Bagg at the 3. From there, Durant would find Getzlaf in the left corner of the endzone for the major. The second touchdown of the night for number 89, at the end of a 5 play, 75 yard drive, was his 30th career major and 11th against Calgary. Milo would boot the convert and with 8:07 to play in the third, the Stamps' lead was down to 9, at 26-17. Two possessions later, after the defence pinned Calgary deep in their own end, the Riders would start at the Stampeder 46. After big run by Sheets and Durant, Milo would come on to kick to kick an 18 yard field goal and with 42 seconds left in the third, the Calgary lead was down to 26-20.
On their second possession of the fourth quarter, Jock Sanders caught a Rob Maver punt at the goal line, but could only move the ball out to the 5. On first down, Durant was sacked at the one. Then, on second down, Demonte Bolden would sack Durant for a safety, putting the Ponies ahead 28-20, with 10:15 left in regulation time. Calgary, re-seizing momentum, found the end zone, with Kevin Glenn hitting Nik Lewis over the middle for a 25 yard touchdown. Paredes converted with 8:10 left, upping the Stamps' lead to 35-20. Saskatchewan would get one back as Durant found a wide open Sanders down the left sideline for a 23 yard major. Milo kicked the convert with 5:01 to play, cutting the deficit to 8, at 35-27. Cornish broke through for his first big run of the second half, breaking out of a scrum for a 54 yard run, down to the Rider 1. Bo Levi Mitchell, in the short yardage offense, would fumble back to the 3 at the three minute warning. 26 seconds later, Cornish would go into the end zone standing up for his fourth touchdown of the night. Paredes converted for a 42-27 lead. Saskatchewan would drive late, but turn the ball over on a fumble to seal the deal for Calgary, who held on for the 15 point win.
For the Roughriders, Darian Durant was 20-of-32 passing for 279 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was sacked 4 times. Kory Sheets, who gained only 8 yards in the first half, ended up rushing 14 times for 133 yards, with a long of 32. Weston Dressler caught 4 passes for 68 yards, Chris Getzlaf caught 2 touchdown passes and Jock Sanders 1.Saskatchewan fumbled 3 times losing 2. Chris Milo kicked 2 field goals and 3 converts, Ricky Schmitt punted 6 times for a 46.3 yard average and Dwight Anderson had 9 tackles. For the Stampeders, Kevin Glenn was 21-of-28 passing for 218 yards and 1 touchdown. He was sacked once. Jon Cornish rushed 16 times for 175 yards and 4 touchdowns, Nik Lewis caught 7 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, Rene Paredes kicked 2 field goals and 4 converts, Rob Maver punted 7 times for a 47 yard average and Juwan Simpson and Jamar Wall made 4 tackles each. Calgary had 29 first downs to 21 for Saskatchewan, the Stamps out rushed the Riders 223 to 171, while Saskatchewan was tops in total yards, 450 to 441.
With the win, Calgary pulls into a first place tie with the Roughriders, with both teams having identical 5-1 records. Next up for Saskatchewan is a Saturday, August 17th home game against the 2-4 Montreal Alouettes. Kickoff on 620 CKRM, the Rider Radio Network, TSN and ESPN3.com is 4:00pm EDT. The Stampeders next game is at the BC Lions on Saturday, August 17th at 9:00pm EDT.
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Tampa, FL. — On Thursday night, Vietnam War veteran Ralph Morgan, a Silver Star recipient, was the first honoree in the Buccaneers' new "Hero of the Game" initiative, which will continue to honor members of the military throughout the season.
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Thomas Edison's exhibit opened the Paris Electrical Exhibition on this date in 1881.
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Los Angeles, CA. -- Tampa Bay appeared to have Friday night's game salted away.
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The first electric streetcar, to be used commercially, was operated in Baltimore, MD, by Leo Daft on this date in 1885.
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The first electric streetcar, to be used commercially, was operated in Baltimore, MD, by Leo Daft on this date in 1885.
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San Francisco, CA. -- Chris Davis' two-run double highlighted a three-run rally in the 10th inning that gave the Baltimore Orioles a 5-2 Interleague victory over the Giants.
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Mount Rushmore was formally dedicated on this date in 1827. The individual faces of the presidents were dedicated later.
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Mount Rushmore was formally dedicated on this date in 1827. The individual faces of the presidents were dedicated later.
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Jimmy checks out the clothes line.
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching Rays baseball, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1954 - Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted "That's All Right (Mama)."
1963 - The Elvis Presley single "(You're The) Devil in Disguise" hit #3 in the U.S.
2002 - Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage were married in Hawaii.
Today in Elvis History
1954 - Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted "That's All Right (Mama)."
1963 - The Elvis Presley single "(You're The) Devil in Disguise" hit #3 in the U.S.
2002 - Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage were married in Hawaii.
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On ABC, "Candid Camera" made its TV debut on this date in 1948. The original title was "Candid Microphone."
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Today in Beatles History:
1972 - Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for drug possession after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Both were fined for the possession of cannabis.
1972 - Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for drug possession after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Both were fined for the possession of cannabis.
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Construction began on the St. Lawrence Seaway on this date in 1954.
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Today in Sports History:
1947 - William Odom completed an around-the-world flight. He set the solo record by completing the flight in 73 hours and 5 minutes.
1971 - Harmon Kilebrew became the 10th major league player to hit 500 career home runs.
1973 - Arnold Palmer did not make the cut for the final two rounds of the PGA Golf Championship. It was the first time in his career.
1981 - Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,630 hit.
In Austin, TX on this date in 1965, a fire burned part of the 20th floor of the 27-story University of Texas main building. A collection that contained items once owned by escape artist Harry Houdini and circus magnate P. T. Barnum were damaged by smoke and water.
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Coming Up:
1971 - Harmon Kilebrew became the 10th major league player to hit 500 career home runs.
1973 - Arnold Palmer did not make the cut for the final two rounds of the PGA Golf Championship. It was the first time in his career.
1981 - Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,630 hit.
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In Austin, TX on this date in 1965, a fire burned part of the 20th floor of the 27-story University of Texas main building. A collection that contained items once owned by escape artist Harry Houdini and circus magnate P. T. Barnum were damaged by smoke and water.
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Tonight --
Nascar Nationwide Series -- Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International 2:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers 4:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm EDT
Sunday --
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Cheez-It 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International 1:00pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers 8:05pm EDT
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MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals 7:05pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals 7:05pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals 4:05pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins 7:10pm EDT
Nascar Nationwide Series -- Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 2:30pm EDT
CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Montreal Alouettes 4:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins 7:10pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway 1:00pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins 1:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays 1:40pm EDT
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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