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U.P. Scores

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Thursday’s games U.P. scores Football 11-player Gladstone 30, Gwinn 6 Kingsford 35, Escanaba 16 Negaunee 30, Marquette 28 L’Anse 54, West Iron County 6 Iron Mountain 35, Hancock 0 Eight-player Norway 50, Munising 2 Lake Linden-Hubbell 52, Ishpeming 36 Ironwood 52, Florence, Wis. 15 Brimley 36, Calumet Copper Island Academy 0 Rudyard 22, Onekama 6 Volleyball Gladstone 3, Menominee 0 Baraga 3, Wakefield-Marenisco 0 Rudyard 2, Indian River Inland Lakes 1 Grayling 2, Rudyard 1 Soccer Alpena 8, Sault Ste. Marie 2

Today in Sports Aug. 29

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1885 — John L. Sullivan wins the first world heavyweight title under the Marquess of Queensbury rules when he beats Dominic McCaffrey in six rounds. The fight features 3-ounce gloves and 3-minute rounds. 1952 — Dr. Reginald Weir becomes the first black man to compete in the U.S. Tennis Championships, Weir appears two years after Althea Gibson breaks the color barrier in the tournament and loses in four sets to William Stucki. 1962 — A.C.’s Viking, driven by Sanders Russell, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats. 1968 — Open tennis begins at the U.S. Tennis ...

Sports Flashback Aug. 23-29

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August 24, 1966 — Mel Manske and Jack Smith shot one-under-par 35s to lead the way in the Highland Golf Club Men’s League. Paul DeBen hit 37 followed by Al Davidson, Dave Friets, Lanny Johnston and Jim Schultz at 39. August 29, 1966 — Chatham V&B Bar retained its Upper Peninsula Class men’s softball title with a 2-0 victory over the Escanaba Teamsters. Jerry Seppi swatted a two-run double in the fifth inning and Cliff Johnson scattered six hits. Paul Miller and Jim Bruce lead the Teamsters with two hits apiece. Bill Baab took the loss despite tossing a two-hitter. George ...

Flivvers beat Eskymos in season opener

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KINGSFORD — It was a tough night on the gridiron for the Escanaba Eskymos as they fell 35-16 to Kingsford in their season opener here Thursday. The Flivvers jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter as Blake Tomasoski rushed it in from two yards out with 7:10 to go in the first ...

Sayonara, my friend. It was so good to meet you

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“My transistor radio comes from far away; and when it's night over here, over there, it's breakin' day,” – Bob Morris and Faye Morris It was evening, about an hour or so before dark would descend, when I set out on a walk to enjoy the natural experience around me. I was with our recent ...

Braves victorious in Dennis Cannoot's coaching debut

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GWINN — Dennis Cannoot enjoyed a successful varsity coaching debut here Thursday as the Gladstone Braves posted a 30-6 football victory over the Gwinn Modeltowners. Junior running back Wyatt Forvilly had a big night in this non-conference contest, rushing for 255 yards on 20 carries. “This feels great,” Cannoot said. “Wyatt is an X-factor for sure. We had a lot of great things from a lot of guys and I’m thankful and proud to be part of it. I appreciate all the support I got from the community.” This also marked Gwinn’s return to varsity football after missing last ...