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N.E. title bout with local flavor comes to Twin River

May 1, 2012

PROVIDENCE — It seems like almost yesterday, but it was on Oct. 14, 2006 when Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. presented a marquee intracity duel between Providence super middleweights and bitter rivals Peter Manfredo Jr. and Joe “The K.O. Kid” Spina that generated a ton of buzz across the state and packed the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

Red Sox Notes: D-Day looms for Boston, Cook; Ex-Oakland teammate talks about Andrew Bailey; Former PawSox hitting coach Davis fitting in with A's

May 1, 2012

BOSTON – For Aaron Cook and the Red Sox, D-Day – as in Decision Day – is at hand.
With Tuesday marking May 1, the day in which Cook’s minor-league opt-out clause officially takes effect, Boston must decide whether to promote the veteran pitcher and place him on the active roster or risk losing him to free agency. Reached Monday night, Joe Bick, the agent for Cook, spelled out a step-by-step process that included all involved parties.

EAST PROVIDENCE – How Jamison Randall landed a coveted spot in this week’s Northeast Amateur...
PAWTUCKET – Bernie Carbo assumed custody of his grandson when he was two. This same lad has matured...
PROVIDENCE – While far from finalized, several realignment proposals were shared and discussed...
WOONSOCKET – The school department and members of the Woonsocket Teachers Guild appear to be coming down to the wire on...
WOONSOCKET – He looked like he just walked off the set of the Dead End Kids, but the dark-eyed boy from Boston spoke in...
WOONSOCKET – A food fight among siblings got out of hand Saturday when a 19-year-old woman allegedly went after her...

 

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