Mike Spellman
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Cubs commit 4 errors in 8-3 lossAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - The Cubs came into their series finale against the Atlanta Braves leading the majors with 104 errors. Go ahead and make that 108 errors now. And go ahead and make that a...
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Quade: Why contemplate other stuff?Aug 21, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Quade admitted he finally got to digest all of Friday’s Wrigley wackiness after the Cubs’ victory over the Cardinals earlier in the day. And what he came away with ...
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Cubs' offense does enough to get Garza a victoryAug 21, 2011 12:00 am - Watch Matt Garza when it's not his turn to pitch. The guy is always right there on the top step of the dugout, yelling, into every pitch, doing whatever he can to suppor...
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If you were Jay Cutler, how worried would you be Monday night?Aug 19, 2011 12:00 am - (Please don’t) Ring my bell: I have to admit I’m freaking out a little about Jay Cutler’s health Monday night against the Giants at The Meadowlands. Three words: Ru...
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Arlington purse increase stays — for nowAug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Well, the purse money tango lives on at Arlington Park. In a preemptive move Friday, track officials decided to raise purses by 21 percent without the approval or consen...
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For racing champ Guidry, nervousness a good signAug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Mark Guidry is ready to return to the saddle. Really, really ready. “I’m really nervous and I never thought I would be,” the two-time Arlington Park riding champion said...
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Three key figures share their Million memoriesAug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Thirty years ago, in 1981, the very first Arlington Million was held. Here are some memories from three key figures with distinct perspectives on the race, which has ama...
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72-year-old jockey Cruguet won’t rideAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - Team Legends took a big hit Wednesday when it was announced that 72-year-old Jean Cruguet wouldn’t be competing in Friday’s running of the Arlington Jockey Challenge due...
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Cape Blanco, Gio Ponti head Arlington Million fieldAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - It’s showdown time in the Arlington Million. Cape Blanco vs. Gio Ponti. They meet again. The last time these two met was in the Grade I Man o’ War in early July at Belmo...
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Campana gets ‘outrageous’ number of texts about his HRAug 06, 2011 1:00 am - It’s been quite the whirlwind for Tony Campana since becoming the first Cub to collect his first career home run with an inside-the-parker since Carmen Mauro accomplishe...