John Leusch
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Silverfoot, Douglas perfect fit in Grade III Stars and StripesJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Since last visiting the winner's circle May 29, 2006, Silverfoot had not been better than fourth in 10 races. But with a new "man" in the saddle for Friday's $175,000 Gr...
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Like father, like son at Arlington ParkJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - For many years, racing fans in the Chicago area have followed the career of jockey Randall Meier, a two-time thoroughbred riding champion at Sportsmans Park and Hawthorn...
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Leah's Secret 'the one' for Pletcher in HandicapJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Todd Pletcher watched Arlington Park's $144,500 Chicago Handicap via a television monitor at Belmont Park on Saturday afternoon. The prominent national thoroughbred trai...
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Rolling Meadows connection sparks East victoryJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Monday night's Mid-Suburban League Senior softball All-Star Game at the Fields of Dreams in Barrington featured quite a turn of events from previous years. After five ...
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Fillies go down swingingJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - EAST PEORIA -- The girls from the Fields of Dreams were dreaming of a state title when they arrived in this river city on Thursday. While those dreams weren't quite met,...
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Softball: Northwest all-area teamJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Caitlin Adair, Rolling Meadows A three-year starter, Adair hit .370 with a team-leading .417 on-base percentage and 18 runs. Adair played second and center field. "She w...
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Kusner diversifies -- and thrivesJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - At a time when more high school athletes are focusing on just one sport, Mary Kusner went the other direction. The Maine West basketball and volleyball star became a mem...
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Cygan fires away for FilliesJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Following in the footsteps of Claire Voris might not seem like one of the easiest situations. Voris graduated last spring as one of the finest pitchers in Barrington so...
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Barrington 4, Crystal Lake South 3Jun 02, 2008 11:00 pm - DeKALB -- Barrington's fifth straight trip to East Peoria was the result of an improbable ending in Monday's Class 4A softball supersectional at Northern Illinois Univer...
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Barrington savors another Elite treatMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - With 11 titles, Barrington's softball team is the elite of Mid-Suburban League. The Fillies are also in the league's "elite" when it comes to state tournament play. For ...