* England kick off the World Cup with an unconvincing victory Oct 26, 2008
Leeds winger Lee Smith scored three tries on his test debut yesterday as England opened the Rugby League World Cup with a 33-22 win over Papua New Guinea. England trailed 16-12 at halftime, but came back with a strong second half to beat the Pacific Island team in the first match of the month-long, 10-team tournament. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why the Kangaroos should fear the Poms Oct 25, 2008
So, too, their halves, Rob Burrow and Danny McGuire, along with veteran centre Keith Senior and the man of the match in the Super League grand final, fullback Lee Smith, who usually plays on the wing. You get the idea that coach Smith, in charge of Leeds during their record-breaking number of successive wins, won't be singing Getting To Know You in the England room. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Folau gets set for Matai the whacker Oct 24, 2008
England: Paul Wellens, Ade Gardner, Martin Gleeson, Keith Senior, Lee Smith, Leon Pryce, Rob Burrow, Jamie Peacock (capt), James Roby, James Graham, Gareth Hock, Gareth Ellis, Kevin Sinfield. Interchange: Danny McGuire, Maurie Fa'asavalu, Adrian Morley, Jon Wilkin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Top Performers: Metro Edition Oct 21, 2008
LAURA LEE SMITH, Brandon: Won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:17. 24 and prevailed in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:16. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PHOTO GALLERY: Idaho vs Fresno State Oct 14, 2008
Senior wide receiver LEE SMITH battled back from offseason injuries and scored his first touchdown of the 2008 season. Later, he caught Idaho's 2-point conversion pass to cut Fresno's lead to 42-32. (VandalVenue.com)
Bulldogs let up before downing Vandals Oct 13, 2008
The Vandals, who are 1-6 and have lost 16 straight WAC games and 22 straight to Football Bowl Subdivision teams, scored to make it 42-24 on a 22-yard pass to Lee Smith between two defenders with 10:22 to play. The Vandals then recovered an onside kick, scored on Deont. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Precarious Peso Pounds Cemex Oct 11, 2008
$7 online stock trades. With its derivatives position flipped, Cemex's shares slide. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pretenders and Contenders in Texas Oct 10, 2008
Oldcoach experts Jerry Forrest and Joe Lee Smith, who do all the ciphering and numerical analysis around here offer differing rankings. Joe Lee leans toward Burk with a No. 3 state ranking for DI. He's got Bridgeport at No. 8 in DII. Jerry's showing that he sees both at 5-0 but not completely convinced about either. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
World Cup squads Oct 8, 2008
ENGLAND Rob Burrow, Mark Calderwood, Gareth Ellis, Mauire Faasavalu, Ade Gardner, Martin Gleeson, James Graham, Mickey Higham, Gareth Hock, Jamie Jones Buchanan, Jamie Langley, Danny McGuire, Adrian Morley, Jamie Peacock (capt), Leon Pryce, Rob Purdham, James Roby, Keith Senior, Kevin Sinfield, Lee Smith, Paul Sykes, Paul Wellens, Ben Westwood, Jon Wilkin. NEW ZEALAND Nathan Cayless (capt), Adam Blair, Greg Eastwood, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Fien, Dene Halatau, Lance Hohaia, Krisnan Inu, David... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rivera undergoes minor shoulder surgery Oct 8, 2008
Earlier this season, Rivera -- who is signed through 2010 -- surpassed Lee Smith for second place on baseball's all-time saves list with 482 in the regular season, plus 34 more in his playoff career. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
* Sport Briefs Oct 6, 2008
Saints opened the scoring with a James Graham try but the Rhinos led 12-6 at the break thanks to touchdowns from Lee Smith and Ryan Hall. Matt Gidley went over to draw the sides level at the start of the second half. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
63nd Sul Ross NIRA Rodeo Oct 3, 2008
rider Don Lee Smith (1958); and Bill James, who tied. for first in calf roping in 1961 and won team roping in. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Yankees' Rivera opts for shoulder surgery Oct 3, 2008
Earlier this season, Rivera -- who is signed through 2010 -- surpassed Lee Smith for second place on baseball's all-time saves list with 482 in the regular season, plus 34 more in his playoff career. "I want to do what I'm doing for the next two years," Rivera said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees' season derailed by inconsistency Oct 3, 2008
-- Mo passes Smith Mariano Rivera retires the side to earn his 479th career save, passing Lee Smith for sole possession of second place all-time. Highlights. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
K-Rod saves No. 60 in Angels' win Sep 21, 2008
Anderson's two-run homer. Anderson's RBI single. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
A-Rod, Yankeesbeat White Sox Sep 18, 2008
A day earlier, Derek Jeter set the career hits record at Yankee Stadium, and Mariano Rivera passed Lee Smith for second on the saves list on Monday. Thats about all Yankees fans have had to root for as the club plays out the final week at Yankee Stadium with the likelihood they will be eliminated from the playoffs for the first time since 1993 before Sundays finale at the House that Ruth Built. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A-Rod reaches milestone of his own Sep 18, 2008
First it was closer Mariano Rivera, who surpassed Lee Smith for sole possession of second place on baseball's all-time saves list. Derek Jeter passed Lou Gehrig for the most all-time hits at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and it was then Alex Rodriguez's turn to make a statement. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mark Snyder press conference notes 09.16.08 Sep 17, 2008
It gives him somebody else to go to, not that Lee Smith is doing a bad job, he has been doing a great job, he is a big target, but it helps. On the team holding Memphis to 16 points on Saturday: I was very proud of them. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rivera moves up saves list as Yanks top White Sox Sep 16, 2008
Rivera got three quick outs for his 36th save in 37 chances this season and No. 479 of his career, passing Lee Smith for second place. Would it mean more to him if the Yankees had a better chance to play in October. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bullpen lets down Sox vs. Yankees Sep 16, 2008
" Cody Ransom's sacrifice moved Nady into scoring position and brought in the left-handed Ramirez to turn around switch-hitting pinch-hitter Wilson Betemit. The move didn't work, as Betemit laced a game-winning ground-rule double to left. Johnny Damon singled home Betemit off Ramirez, giving the Yankees (80-70) a two-run cushion. Those two runs seem more like 10 with the unbelievable success rate New York closer Mariano Rivera has pitched at this season. Rivera cruised through Jim Thome, Alexei... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
* Coco Crisp hits Red Sox to victory Sep 16, 2008
The All-Star closer also moved into a tie with Lee Smith for second on the career list with 478 saves. Other results on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yanks' Rivera passes Smith on saves list Sep 16, 2008
Rivera earned his 36th save of the season and 479th of his career to surpass Lee Smith for sole possession of second place on baseball's all-time list. Rivera worked quickly, recording three groundouts to notch his third consecutive save. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Six HRs power Boston Sep 16, 2008
Rivera got three quick outs for his 36th save in 37 chances this season and No. 479 of his career, passing Lee Smith for second place. Indians 3, Twins 1: Scott Lewis pitched six shutout innings in his second career start for host Cleveland. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pen can't save Mets; lead at 1 Sep 15, 2008
The All-Star closer also moved into a tie with Lee Smith for second on the career list with 478 saves. Oft-injured Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano (3-1) allowed three earned runs and five hits before he was booed off the mound in the sixth inning following a visit by the trainer and manager Joe Girardi. (Boston Globe)
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox go deep for sweep Sep 15, 2008
The All-Star closer also moved into a tie with Lee Smith for second on the career list with 478 saves. Angels 4, Mariners 3: Chone Figgins singled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and Mark Teixeira hit his 200th career homer as host Los Angeles completed a four-game sweep. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Red Sox, Rays set for AL East showdown Sep 15, 2008
Mariano Rivera closed for his 478th save, tying Lee Smith for second on the all-time list. San Diego's Trevor Hoffman leads with 552. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yanks keep faint hope alive with milestone day Sep 15, 2008
The All-Star closer also moved into a tie with Lee Smith for second on the career list with 478 saves. Id rather have the team, our team, tied for first place, Rivera said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rivera climbing up saves ladder Sep 15, 2008
Rivera recorded his 35th save of the season and the 478th of his career on Sunday, tying him for the second most all-time with Lee Smith since 1969, when saves became an official stat. "Mo's been as consistent as any pitcher in all of baseball," Derek Jeter said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Wagner to have surgery on left elbow Sep 9, 2008
Before injuries undermined his availability, he assumed he would reach 400 next season and perhaps approach the 424 saves that rank former Mets closer John Franco fourth all-time behind Trevor Hoffman (552), Lee Smith (478) and Mariano Rivera (476). Whether Wagner would abandon his plan to retire -- he has held to it steadfastly since he signed with the Mets following the 2005 season -- to pursue 400 saves and to be part of a contending team in 2010 is an imponderable at this point. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Cubs mailbag: What's up with Big Z? Sep 2, 2008
Bruce Sutter leads the group with 129 strikeouts in 1977; Paul Assenmacher fanned 117 in 1991; Bill Henry struck out 115 in 1959; Lee Smith had 112 K's in 1985; Sutter had 110 in 1979; Kyle Farnsworth had 107 in 2001; Sutter struck out 106 in 1978; Ted Abernathy had 104 strikeouts in 1965; and Bill Caudill fanned 101 in 1980. Of that group, Abernathy appeared in the most games (84). (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Herd Names Starters For Opener With ISU Aug 27, 2008
-HS SHORT SNAPPER 39 Sean McClellan, 5-11/233, Jr./12-1L 16 Lee Smith, 6-6/258, So. -1L 47 Tyson Gale, 6-3/222, Fr. (Goherd.com)
Bell: Long-tossing with greatness Aug 26, 2008
People thought Lee Smith might hold that mark forever, but here came Trevor. Now, 600 is the next step, and he's within reach next year if he decides to keep going. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
GAME WEEK: Idaho at Arizona Aug 26, 2008
Junior Max Komar (5-10, 213) and senior Lee Smith (6-0, 195) have the most experience, but no position is secure with the up and coming talent. Sophomores Maurice Shaw (6-3, 192) and Daniel Hardy (6-4, 206) along with sophomores Eric Greenwood (6-6, 206) and Steven Brown (5-10, 185) will all see playing time. (VandalVenue.com)
Maddux goes to Dodgers for prospects Aug 20, 2008
I saw it with Lee Smith after he left the Cubs. Hoffy's a good teammate, a good leader, a good dude. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Padres hope Maddux deal pays off Aug 20, 2008
"You don't realize how much better he makes the guys in front of him. I saw it with Lee Smith after he he left the Cubs. Hoffy's a good teammate, a good leader, a good dude. He likes baseball. He's a baseball player. He's not a closer or a pitcher or a Padre he's a friggin' baseball player.". FREE NEWSLETTERS subscribe to. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fans sing their hearts out at Wrigley Aug 15, 2008
A celebrity panel of judges that included Hall of Famer Billy Williams, seven-time All-Star closer Lee Smith and Dutchie Caray, wife of legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray, scored the contestants on their personality and performance. Those scores will be combined with the results from an online ballot that begins on Tuesday at. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
NCAA Football Preview - Idaho Vandals Aug 14, 2008
With an average of almost 15 yards per catch, Lee Smith is another returning wide receiver who could prove to be a savior in certain situations. Shouldering much of the offensive load for the Vandals was freshman Deont Jackson who, despite standing only 5-8, sucked up the pounding of 240 carries to produce 1,175 yards on the ground alone. (FOX23.com, OK)
1984, '89 Cubs made October reprise Aug 12, 2008
" Sandberg batted .314 with 19 homers, 36 doubles, 19 triples, 84 RBIs, and scored 114 runs to win MVP honors. He was one triple and one homer shy of becoming the only player in history with 200 hits, 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 homers and 20 stolen bases in a single season. Ron "the Penguin" Cey led the team with 25 home runs, Leon "the Bull" Durham hit 23, and six players drove in 80 runs. Lee Smith finished with 33 saves. Matthews, the inspirational leader on the team, drew 103 walks and led... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mailbag: What is a suspended game? Aug 12, 2008
Lee Smith actually led the Cubs in wins and saves in the same year. In 1986, Smith and Scott Sanderson shared the team lead with nine wins each. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
More > Jul 27, 2008
" It marked the third time in his last four games that Banks have given up two home runs in a single contest. The home runs, coupled with another RBI hit by Michaels off reliever Cla Meredith, allowed the Pirates to creep within four at 9-5. It took Black four relievers, including Meredith, to shut down the Pirates the rest of the way. Right-hander Mike Adams escaped a two-out, runners-on-the-corners situation in the seventh by inducing third baseman Doug Mientkiewicz into a ground out. Jose... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Four homers help Pads sink Pirates Jul 27, 2008
The save also was Hoffman's 20th this season, marking the 14th consecutive season he's reached 20, moving past Lee Smith for the most 20-save years. "I'm definitely a big fan," Hoffman said of Smith. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Padres' young guns growing as one Jul 26, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- Chase Headley and Nick Hundley have been Padres companions for the last four years. The two have been like brothers, hitting and fielding their way through Class A, Double-A, Triple-A and now the Major Leagues. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
‘What ifs’ big reason for concern at ML Baseball All-Star Game Jul 17, 2008
That kind of work hadn t been done out of the bullpen in the Midsummer Classic since the Cubs Lee Smith did it 21 years ago. Consider this, though: The last time an all-star game went 15 innings was in 1967. (Scranton Times, PA)
Murphy deserves a recount Jul 13, 2008
But the fact that Murphy languishes so far from induction -- and well behind players such as Lee Smith, Jack Morris and Don Mattingly -- is insane. Murphy was one of the dominant players in baseball in the '80s -- and I mean the 1980s not the 1880s. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Paul Assenmacher '04 Ernie Banks (HOF) '98-'08 Rod Beck '06 Glenn Beckert '99, '01, '03, '06, '07 Mike Bielecki '00, '01 Steve Blass '03 Wade Boggs '05 Bill Buckner '02, '04-'06 Don Cardwell '02 Joe Carter '01 Ron Cey '04, '05 Jody Davis '01, '03, '04, '05, '06 Andre Dawson '98, '99, '00, '04, '06, '07 Bobby Dernier '00, '03, '05, 06, '08 Shawon Dunston '04 Carlton Fisk (HOF) '00 Jim Frey '04 Gary Gaetti '01 Doug Glanville '06, '08 Mark Grace '06, '08 Dallas Green '04 Glenallen Hill '03, '05 Ken... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Aztec Nation - Friday Edition Jul 13, 2008
com, "1994 - barely slipped past Ivan Rodriguez on Moises Alou's double in the 10th inning to give the NL an 8-7 victory and end its record six-game losing streak in the All-Star game. Fred McGriff's two-run homer in the ninth off Lee Smith had tied it and earned him MVP honors.". Aztec Multimediaa. (Goaztecs.com)
Seattle's Morrow has All-Star numbers Jul 4, 2008
"There weren't any position players left, so it was either me or [reliever] Lee Smith," Charlton recalled. NL skipper Bobby Cox stuck with Charlton, and the left-handed batter struck out against Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Community Notes Jun 26, 2008
The group will discuss On Agate Hill by Lee Smith. The staff at library will assist anyone in borrowing this book from one of the other libraries in the system. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Crandon families, community seek solace after demolition of house Jun 26, 2008
Im happy and still sad, said Lee Smith, Aaron Chunk Smiths mother. Chunk, a hunting and off-road racing enthusiast, would have been 21 next Saturday. (Forest Republican, WI)
Jenkins recalls playing days Jun 20, 2008
" Although Jenkins no longer works in any capacity for the Cubs, he still maintains his ties to baseball through his charitable group -- the Ferguson Jenkins Foundation -- and through the Hall of Fame. A member of the Hall's Veterans Committee, Jenkins is now entrusted with casting ballots for those old-time players he feels are worthy of enshrinement in Cooperstown. He has hopes that next year's Hall of Fame class will include a notable teammate. "I'm hoping that Ron Santo, along with Gil... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Top field for Mr Price Pro Jun 14, 2008
South African stars such as World number 11 Rosy Hodge (East London), WQS number 19 Tammy Lee Smith (Balitto), WQS number 23 Nikita Robb and current ASP Masters World Champion Heather Clark (Port Shepstone) will join a host of international female surfers in the nationally renowned New Pier waves. In 2001 the Mr Price Pro extended its reach even further to include many of South Africas best junior surfers by providing them with their very own event, the 3A rated Mr Price Pro Junior. (iAfrica.com)
Ellis beats Angels with walk-off slam Jun 9, 2008
The Official Site of The Oakland Athletics: News: Oakland Athletics News. Ellis' walk-off grand slam. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Wagner has highest of respect for Hoffman Jun 6, 2008
But Mariano Rivera (458) may never stop, and unless Wagner alters his plans and pitches beyond 2009, he's not going to match the total of runner-up Lee Smith (478). "But I could come back and pitch for five more years and not catch Trevor," Wagner said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Culmination day (29) Jun 2, 2008
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South Albany bids farewell to 281 seniors Jun 1, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: Graduation 2008. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
An 11th hour, and 11th inning, win May 29, 2008
The Crimson Tide answered with a run in the sixth off of reliever Jimmy Borden (four innings, one run) but Lexington s Lee Smith (walk) scored on a run-scoring single by Johnson to stay close at 5-3. With their season on the line and trailing in their bottom of the seventh, the Minutemen answered. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Baseball still has a shot May 23, 2008
Before the blast by Barons, Lexington plated four runs on a RBI single by Lee Smith, a two-run single by Greg Johnson, and an error that plated the fourth run. With two outs, John Savage walked, Thompson Bond singled, and Curt Everett walked to set up Barons, who hit a 1-0 fastball off Devils ace Tom Cardwell somewhere into Bedford. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Employees of club can pick charities May 20, 2008
"I was just delighted. What a strong statement it makes for the Augusta National," said Lee Smith, the foundation's president and CEO. "They've raised the bar in the corporate world one more time.". Mr. Smith said Augusta National employees would choose one of the 150 approved area charities that benefit from contributions. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rowlett crushes Allen to complete series sweep May 20, 2008
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Carter G. Woodson Middle School Honor Roll May 14, 2008
Law, Joo Lee, Emily Lipp, Mandy Lockhart, Karl Lothamer, Emily Marshall, Jessica Marshall, Haley Matheny, Mark Mayfield, Krista McBride, Ashley McCabe, Evan Montgomery, Kadi ja Moon, Zachary Moran, Marcus Morton, Elizabeth Newberg, Grayson Nicole, Elizabeth Ogunbummi, Kyle Owen, Diana Owens, Christina Pack, JaJa Parham, Danielle Perry, Serena Perry, Joseph Pervall, Ashley Richeson, Amber Robinson, Julian Rodgers, Desiree Rodriguez, Sierra Sines, Samantha Slate, Lee Smith, Kelly Soloe,... (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Twins outslug Red Sox May 13, 2008
Timlin s appearance was his 1,023rd, moving him past Lee Smith and Jose Mesa for eighth on the career list. As part of Mother s Day, the Twins hosted 12 mothers or grandmothers of players Sunday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Twins 9, Red Sox 8 May 12, 2008
AL Boston at Minnesota The appearance by Boston's Mike Timlin in the 7th inning is his 1023rd and allows him to pass Lee Smith and Jose Mesa and take sole possession of 8th AT. ... Notes: Timlin's appearance was his 1,023rd, moving him past Lee Smith and Jose Mesa for eighth on the career list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Careful steps protect bullpen May 12, 2008
He passed Jose Mesa and Lee Smith for eighth in appearances. The Red Sox players wore pink wristbands and swung pink bats in honor of Mother's Day, as did the Twins. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
At quarter-pole, Sox like what they see May 12, 2008
MA residents 18 and over. MINNEAPOLIS -- The Red Sox arrived at the ceremonial quarter-pole with Sunday's game and the journey has been a positive one. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Tough to stop Sox' rotation May 8, 2008
" Don't even try to guess who the Sox will pull from the rotation when (if?) Bartolo Colon is ready. They haven't decided; they prefer to see what happens.Oldies but goodiesWakefield's reaction to the news that he and Mike Timlin were the oldest pitchers in modern big league history (post-1900) to combine for a shutout in Boston's 5-0 win Tuesday night?He twirled his finger. "Whoopee," he said, smiling.Wakefield was 41 years 278 days. Timlin was 42 years 57 days. No pair of 40-somethings had... (Boston Globe)
