By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ask Trey Brown about his approach during a particular at-bat and a smile breaks across the face of the now former Monroe Community College star. Brown would rather discuss the motivation for his hits, (and there were plenty of those during his time on East Henrietta Rd.) rather than any technique or in-bat adjustments. "I just look over into … [Read more...] about MCC’s Brown to continue career at UMass-Lowell
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The Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic: The Road to the LPGA and the Future of Women’s Golf
By TIM IRVING The Symetra Tour is now known as “The Road to the LPGA” but it used to be called the Futures Tour. Now, the future of women’s golf is rooted in the youth and high school programs. Nowhere is that understood more than at the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic, this year being held July 12-18 at Brook Lea Country Club. It started with the tournament’s … [Read more...] about The Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic: The Road to the LPGA and the Future of Women’s Golf
For Brook-Lea Country Club, Symetra Tour, Danielle Downey Classic is “more than a golf tournament”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Madison Pressel has fond memories of Rochester hospitality from her past experiences playing in the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic. "We love that people know why we're here," the 29-year-old Pressel remarked. "Small story, I was out getting a salad somewhere. Someone saw me and I'm wearing Golf4Her (apparel). Clearly a golfer, right? You'd be surprised … [Read more...] about For Brook-Lea Country Club, Symetra Tour, Danielle Downey Classic is “more than a golf tournament”
Red Wings shut out Springer, Bisons
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The ball carried far enough to clear the wall at any other spot in the ballpark, far enough to send a message down the thruway to Sahlen Field that George Springer began Wednesday’s game by shrugging off Tuesday’s 0-fer. Springer’s home run bid, however, found the triangle in left-center field- and Cody Wilson’s glove. It was a loud leadoff out and set the … [Read more...] about Red Wings shut out Springer, Bisons
Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The curse of Larry Hillman on the playoff fortunes – or rather misfortunes – of the Toronto Maple Leafs is still alive and well. That’s even after the spell-master himself said he had removed the hex nearly four years ago, after the Maple Leafs finally paid off on a 50-year debt for what Hillman perceived to be a disrespectful contract offer. But … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs