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Goals for Good Charity Auction Organized by College Hockey Players

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ECAC college hockey teams are competing on the ice this season--but also off it in an effort to raise money for local charities. Organized by Colgate senior Kevin McNamara, Goals for Good will raise thousands of dollars thanks to the student-athletes' efforts.  All 12 schools are involved. The players are involved in a variety of activities, some connected to the games, … [Read more...] about Goals for Good Charity Auction Organized by College Hockey Players

ESPN’s Buster Olney Heading Up Charity Auction

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On Aug. 28, 2011 Tropical Storm Irene dumped torrential rain onto the Green Mountains, and Vermonters became victims of historic flooding. Among those who suffered the most devastating losses were the state’s farmers. As part of the nation-wide effort to help, Sam Lincoln and Buster Olney, brothers who grew up on a Randolph Center dairy farm, are raising funds to aid farmers in … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Buster Olney Heading Up Charity Auction

Editor’s Blog: News and Notes to End the Week

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Local TV stations are always on the prowl for a good story.  Sometimes they find one. Unfortunately, though,  the effort often comes up a little short. The Fox affiliate in Phoenix recently found a youngster who had spent $150 on  "old baseball cards". You know, the usual stuff you find floating around.  Ruth rookie, T206 Wagner and Plank, etc., etc. We never really … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: News and Notes to End the Week

Topps Passing Out More Bowman Redemption Card Packs

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In an effort to cover the collectors who purchased 2010 Bowman Chrome Baseball (and ultimately threw out their wrappers) before the wrapper redemption program was unveiled, Topps says each master hobby distributor and each Topps Direct account is being given enough five-card wrapper redemption packs to cover 25% of their original Bowman Chrome order. For  every 18 … [Read more...] about Topps Passing Out More Bowman Redemption Card Packs