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Home not so sweet: Former Fruita Monument star Johnson loses in second round of Elam Classic

Richard Johnson was hoping for one more good run this summer, starting with the Elam Classic. The former two-time Fruita Monument High School state champion and Pepperdine University player realized his professional tennis career may be ...

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Ride the Rockies kicks off in Junction

Ride the Rockies began 25 years ago in Grand Junction, with bicyclists making their way 305 miles to Denver. For its Silver Anniversary, Ride the Rockies is starting its seven-day ride in Grand Junction again. Sunday, 2,000 cyclists begin a ...

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Defensive Gladiators: GJ minor-league football team relying on its defense so far

A strong defense goes a long way in football. The Grand Junction Gladiators minor-league football team has rushed to a 2-0 start in the North American Football League by holding its first two opponents to 18 points. “Defense will keep ...

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Deep, talented field: Elam Classic celebrating milestone with great group

The Elam Classic tennis tournament is celebrating a milestone this weekend with one of its deepest and strongest fields in years. The 50th annual men’s pro invitational, which boasts a $10,000 purse, begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday at ...

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Grand Junction’s Sabre Cook headed to France for international kart race

Sabr&233; Cook recently celebrated her 16th birthday, but this weekend she’s set to have the experience of a lifetime. The Grand Junction girl is competing June 10-13 in the Italian American Motor Engineering Bruno Grana International ...

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Proving ground: CWA gives recreational golfers a chance to show their stuff

The competitive spirit doesn’t go away easily. The Colorado West Amateur at Bookcliff Country Club showcases that during the tournament’s three-day run. The field of 165 players is separated into five flights based on handicap ...

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Going strong: In 49th year, CWA still draws lots of golfers

The Alpine Bank Junior College World Series isn’t the only early June institution in Grand Junction. The 49th annual Colorado West Amateur golf tournament is teeing off today at the Bookcliff Country Club. “This is as close to a ...

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Local golf results May 27, 2010

Holes in One Dave Hunt, May 22 at Tiara Rado Golf Course. No. 8, a 165-yard, par-3, with a 7 iron. Witnesses: Jim Jugler, Chuck Buderus, John Hurley. Marilyn Smith, May 21 at Tiara Rado Golf Course. No. 11, a 146-yard, par-3, with a driver. ...

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Local running results May 25, 2010

Magnet 5K Saturday at Eagle Rim Park Name, Overall Place, Time Men 1-9 1, Garrett Morse, 71, 41:49.3; 2, Landon Arnold, 81, 49:46.3; 3, Jacob More, 110, 1:01:26.8. Women 1-9 1, Laney Laffler, 54, 34:31.9; 2, Alyssa Morse, 70, ...

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Kids work on skills at Youth Athletes Event Day

Kale Potter was up at 5:30 Monday morning, ready to go. “He’s been very excited,” Potter’s stepfather, Dale Basyne, said. “He’s talked about this the whole weekend.” The 3-year-old was one of nearly ...

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