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In a continuing effort to bolster their defensive unit, Soo Greyhounds general manager Dave Torrie acquired a 19 year-old defenseman from the Kitchener Rangers.

On a night where the lights went out on the late models, the factory stock points battle took centre stage at Laird International Raceway.

With an 11 a.m. first pitch, the Canadian Native Fastball Association Championships will be officially under way.

After a week of controversy, Laird International Raceway returns to action on the track tonight.

Now that everyone has paid the Northern Football Conference piper, playoff action is ready to begin. Following last Saturday's regular season closer, Mississauga and Mega City had yet to fully pay their league dues.

For the fourth time this 2003 season, the scheduled racing events at the Kinross Speedway were washed away by mother nature this past Saturday Night.

It was a finish that Jordan Verdone of Scholars could only dream about. Verdone a standout player capped off a stellar six year career in the SMFA leading his Scholars team to a 34-6 championship victory over Brody's Sunday at Rocky Dipietro field.

The 2003 Sault Steelers recorded the first undefeated regular season in franchise history in spectacular fashion Saturday night, trouncing the Sudbury Spartans 51-7.

HAMILTON -- Despite a solid team effort, a short bench eventually worn down the Sault Sabercats. Fielding a small group of 27 players, the Sabercats hung tight for three quarters of play.

George Wilson used some good driving and a little luck on his way to a three-race sweep and a mid-season championship at Laird International Raceway on Thursday night.