Scutaro more than just utilityman Aug 22, 2008
Prior to Thursday's game, the Jays dedicated the No. 1 field at Toronto's Riverdale Park in memory of Canadian sports legend Sam Pollock. Joe Inglett now has a 10-game hitting streak, during which he has batted. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Jun 14, 2008
If the NHL gets its act together and commissions another trophy for 2008-09 -- named after legendary Canadiens GM Sam Pollock, perhaps. -- Burke looks to be in the running already. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Boys tennis loses tight match in North semis Jun 7, 2008
Cameron Ghorbani won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1 singles while the top doubles combination of Sam Pollock and Arjun Thomke were 6-2, 6-4 winners. Andover won at second singles as Isaac Fuhrman lost a three-set battle by scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 and Jeremy Weiser was edged at No. 3 singles, 6-0, 7-5. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Exciting win for boys tennis Jun 5, 2008
The other three-set match was at first doubles where Lexington s Sam Pollock and Arjun Thomke beat Will Chandler and Jack Moriarty, 6-3, 6-7, 6-1. In three third-sets, Lexington outscored Masco by a margin of 18-2 in games. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Winchester boys tennis team 15-0 May 16, 2008
Winchester second singles player Jeff Davis defeated Isaac Furhman, 6-3, 6-1, and third singles player Boulanger bested Lexington s Sam Pollock in a tough two-setter, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. The Sachem doubles team took care of business without much of a problem. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Boys tennis falls in showdown May 13, 2008
Lexington s Sam Pollock made a nice run at WHS Christian Boulanger in their match at third singles, pushing the first set to a tiebreaker before falling, 7-6, 6-3. The other tight match was at second doubles where John Battinelli and Natty Goehiring won a pair of close sets against Lexington s Nate Meyers and Andrew Herrera, 6-4, 6-3. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Boys tennis playing for first May 8, 2008
Other Lexington wins came from Cameron Ghorbani at first singles, 6-1, 6-2, and the first doubles team of Sam Pollock and Arjun Thomke, who won 6-1, 6-4. Isaac Fuhrman lost a close match at second singles, 7-6, 6-4 and Andrew Kim fell at No. 3 singles in three sets. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Rocket tennis splits in Lexington May 2, 2008
The powerful game of senior Sam Pollock helped Pollock and Arjun Thomke top Rockets Shores Salter and Max Nottice at first doubles, 6-3, 6-1. The combination of Nate Meyers and Andrew Herrera fell behind 5-0 in both sets of their second-doubles match against Sam Gass and Charles Kaminer before ultimately falling, 6-2, 6-4. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Friday Faceoff: Awards debate heats up Apr 5, 2008
I like to call it The Sam (after Sam Pollock), and I'd be torn between Ducks GM Brian Burke (I guess he gets some carryover from last season) and Nashville's David Poile. Who would have thought the Preds would be able to stay competitive, let alone make the postseason. (ESPN -- NHL)
Sure shot: Wagner's 3 puts Vikings in OT, where they win Jan 15, 2008
Hayfield: Tanner Kraemer, 18; Kody Kramer, 17; Dan Stier, 14; Derek Peterson, 13; Darin Wagner, 6; Sam Pollock, 2; Wiley Harang, 2; Adam Ruhter, 2. Free throws: 74 percent (14-of-19); turnovers: 17. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Sports deaths in 2007 Dec 30, 2007
Dave Balon, 68; Gaetan Duchesne, 44; John Ferguson Sr., 68; Tom Johnson, 79; Max McNab, 83; Sam Pollock, 81; William Wirtz, 77; Gump Worsley, 77. Horse Racing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Brookfield Properties Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results Oct 31, 2007
Highlights include: Calgary - 220,000 square feet -- Five-year renewal with Blake, Cassells and Graydon for 82,000 square feet at Bankers Hall -- Eight-year lease with Tristar Oil or 68,000 square feet and 10-year lease with Alberta Utilities Board for 45,000 square feet at Fifth Avenue Place Minneapolis - 157,000 square feet -- 10-year lease with PDI for 74,000 square feet at 33 South Sixth Street, replacing space recently vacated by Rider Bennett Boston - 116,000 square feet -- New 14-year... (Canada Newswire)
NHL coaching drastically different from old days Oct 4, 2007
However, the firm-handed Bowman, recalling the words of legendary Habs GM Sam Pollock, said, "I can take a lot of aggravation from a .300 hitter, but not nearly as much from a .200 hitter." Every room has its player hierarchy that the head coach must engage and indulge, in part so the best players will confirm the coach's message and "sell" it to the rest of the roster. "But they have to understand, too," said Bowman, "I'm here to win games, not friends.". (Boston Globe)
Habs upend Penguins in OT Sep 18, 2007
" It was the NHL debut for Penguins first-round draft pick Angelo Esposito, a Montreal native with a large following in the seats. Although he had a quiet game without a shot on goal, coach Michel Therrien said he played a good first game. "I know he was nervous, but he didn't put us into any trouble," Therrien said. The Penguins had 13 NHL regulars in their lineup while Montreal had 10. A moment of silence was held before the game for former Canadiens player John Ferguson and former GM Sam... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Jays mailbag: Will offense improve? Sep 4, 2007
The patch is in honor of Sam Pollock, who passed away at the age of 81 on Aug. 15. After serving as the vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens hockey franchise in the 1960s and 1970s, Pollock spent time as the chairman and CEO of the Jays from 1995-2000. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Pollock, architect of Habs dynasty, remembered Aug 21, 2007
NORTH HATLEY, Quebec -- Jean Beliveau, Senator Frank Mahovlich and Scotty Bowman were among the mourners Monday at a memorial service for Sam Pollock, the former general manager who built the Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup dynasties in the 1960s and 1970s. Dickie Moore, along with former Canadiens coach Claude Ruel and others from the organization, joined about 150 people in attendance at the one-hour service at St. Elizabeth of Hungary church in the picturesque Eastern Townships village. (ESPN -- NHL)
An unmatched legacy as hockey wheeler-dealer Aug 20, 2007
SAM POLLOCK, 81: SPORTS EXECUTIVE ... Sam Pollock, the legendary Montreal Canadiens general manager/horse trader, had already manoeuvred his way into the top pick in the National Hockey League's amateur draft, giving him the opportunity to select Guy Lafleur, a future Hall of Famer. (Globe and Mail)
Timing is right for Stuart Aug 19, 2007
"Shrunken iceNew Jersey forward Jay Pandolfo and ex-Devil Scott Gomez will appear Tuesday for a skate-and-autograph session at North Andover's Micro Ice Training Center, a recently opened 41-by-50 ice sheet that promises to be the first of a number of similar-sized rinks. Micro Ice, partially funded by Pandolfo and Gomez, is targeted for players looking to develop their speed, skill, positioning, and decision-making in tight, high-traffic areas. Instructors at the facility include Dynamic... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Aug 18, 2007
HOCKEY Former Canadiens GM dies Nine-time Stanley Cup winner and former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens Sam Pollock died on Wednesday in Toronto. He was 81. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Dennis, Callahan may move to WCRB Aug 16, 2007
Sam Pollock, who built a dynasty as vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s and '70s, died at 81. Obituary, Page B7. (Boston Globe)
Notes: Glaus back with new diagnosis Aug 16, 2007
Pollock remembered: The Blue Jays held a moment of silence prior to their game against the Angels in honor of Sam Pollock, who passed away at the age of 81 on Wednesday. After serving as the vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens hockey franchise in the 1960s and 1970s, Pollock spent time as the chairman and CEO of the Jays from 1995-2000. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Pollock's life Aug 16, 2007
From Thursday's Globe and Mail. August 15, 2007 at 10:09 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Sturgeon 13U boys punish Higbee Jun 6, 2007
Sam Pollock almost hit for they cycle going 3-for-3 with a triple, double and a single. He also reached base on an error. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
No loss for drama in NHL season finale Apr 6, 2007
"Wouldn't you know it that (Montreal GM) Sam Pollock would have that rule changed by the following season," Francis said, laughing. "I don't know how he got the votes, but the format was completely changed. You went to the season series between the two teams instead of goals for.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Brookfield buying Longview Fibre in $1.63 billion deal Feb 6, 2007
There were no immediate plans to close or downsize Longview Fibre's large pulp and paper mill in Longview or its 15 corrugated cardboard plants in 12 states, Brookfield managing partner Sam Pollock said. "We do have interests in other manufacturing operations, and so we're comfortable with that side of the business," Pollock said, "but the main focus in this transaction is the timberlands. That's where most of the value lies.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Less yelling, more talking (Aug. 23) Aug 23, 2006
"Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Sam Pollock, Bill Parcells, these guys write books and give interviews about here's what I did as a leader and this helped me be a successful leader," Rowe said. "One would hope someone who took over a team like the Jays would have read some of this stuff. ... There's a difference between being in a leadership position and being a leader, a big difference.". (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Wang seems to be absurdly confused Jul 19, 2006
Snow could turn out to be the second coming of Sam Pollock. Until we see the plan in action, we just don't know. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Dynasty days are long gone for Canadiens Feb 11, 2006
And it maintained a home-field scouting advantage long after the draft was born, winning six Cups in the '70s with teams overseen by Hall of Fame General Manager Sam Pollock. "Sam Pollock just made a monkey out of everyone," said Sabres studio analyst Mike Robitaille, who played in the league from 1969-77. (Buffalo News)
