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THIS DATE IN SPORTS

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        On this Day in Sports History November 27 1956 – 1957 NFL Draft: Paul Hornung from University of Notre Dame first pick by Green Bay Packers 1960 – Gordie Howe becomes 1st NHLer to score 1,000 points 1960 – Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 Ice Hockey Legend Gordie Howe1961 – Gordie Howe becomes 1st to play in 1,000 NHL games 1965 – 53rd CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeat Winn Blue Bombers, 22-16 1965 – 1966 NFL Draft: Tommy Nobis from University of Texas first pick by Atlanta Falcons   1965 – 30th Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 30-3 in Birmingham 1966 – In highest-scoring NFL…

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METRO BASKETBALL

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The Metro Basketball League features three games at the Provincial Training Centre. AT seven two teams with 4-6 records ACW Law and George Street Beer Market  clash The top two teams Atlantic Woodworking who are 9-1 and the 8-2 M5 team meet The 9 o clock game has the 1-9 Fougers Menchenton and Swilers who are 4-6 going head to head.  …

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ST JOHNS SUPER LEAGUE

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Wednesday’s results       Fun ‘N’ Fast                                                                 102  010  00  =  4 Miller Lite / Platinum Business Solutions    020  100  31  =  7   Miller Lite / Platinum Business Solutions pulled into a tie for 5th place at 3-2 with a solid performance against Fun ‘N’ Fast; the team that was tied in 2nd place.   Thw winners enjoyed powerful shooting by their skip, Paul Harvey, with the big damage coming on…

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AVALON EAST DRAFT

  The Avalon East Hockey League held its second draft on Tuesday night. A total of five players were chosen. The C-B-N Stars picked two players, Mark Roebothan and Paul Cuff. Southern Shore Breakers chose Dylan Cook, Bell Island drafted Corey Drake and Northeast Eagles claimed James Blair.     Team GP W L OTL PTS Eagles 9 8 1 0 16 Caps 10 5 2 2 12 Blues 8 4 2 2 10 Breakers 9 4 5 0 8 CeeBees 10 1 8 1 3      …

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DRUKEN JOINS LAW SUIT ACTION

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  A Newfoundlander, who played in the National Hockey League with Vancouver Canucks has joined in the on the lawsuit brought forth by former NHL players claiming the National Hockey League hasn’t done enough to protect players from concussions. 35 year old Harold Druken of St. John’s  claimed he has anger and substance abuse issues. He played in the N-H-L until 2004. The other latest player to announce is 32 year old, Jason Doig who also played until 2004. High profile player Gary Leeman is also involved in the action along with  Bradley Aitken (Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers); Darren Banks…

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BALLY HALY SUPER LEAGUE CURLING

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Bill Jenkins suffered his first loss at the Bally Haly Super Curling League as Toby McDonald wins 7-4 to move into a first place tie with Jenkins. Both teams have 4-1 records. Neil Jacobs, Stewart McKelvey defeated Noah Hillier Boston Pizza Asham 7-3 Ken Bavis Technip squad won its first game with a 6-2 win over Gary Perry GFL Environmental And Greg Smith North Atlantic handed Matthew Smith Coastal Chiropractic their first loss with a 6-4 win.  …

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