The Blue Jays were beaten by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6-2.
The big blow came in the sixth inning when Tampa's Carl Crawford hit a two-run home run.
The Jays have the day off today and will begin a weekend series against the Texas Rangers on Friday.
The Argonauts will battle the Montreal Alouettes this evening.
Damon Allen has been named the starting quarterback, with Mike McMahon coming off the bench if needed.
Kickoff - 7pm in Montreal.
The Maple Leafs shutout the Oshawa Dodgers last night 2-0.
Toronto wins the best-of-seven playoff series four games to one.
The Leafs will now move on the Intercounty semi-finals, where they will face the Brantford Red Sox.
The Vaughan Italia Shooters beat GS United 2-0, in the opening round of the Open Canada Cup tournament.
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Robbery At Markham Hotel
York Regional Police are searching for a "rock-wielding robber" after a Markham hotel was held up yesterday morning.
At about 1:45 a.m., a man walked into the Monte Carlo Inn at 8900 Woodbine Ave. and approached a clerk at the front desk.
The man demanded cash and threatened to bash the clerk with what police believe was a rock.
The clerk handed over money and the man bolted through the inn's front doors.
The clerk was not injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with a light complexion, 25 or 26 years old and five-feet, eight-inches tall with a skinny build.
He has short, brown hair, a full scruffy brown beard and was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 1:45 a.m., a man walked into the Monte Carlo Inn at 8900 Woodbine Ave. and approached a clerk at the front desk.
The man demanded cash and threatened to bash the clerk with what police believe was a rock.
The clerk handed over money and the man bolted through the inn's front doors.
The clerk was not injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with a light complexion, 25 or 26 years old and five-feet, eight-inches tall with a skinny build.
He has short, brown hair, a full scruffy brown beard and was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at
www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays shut out the Tampa Bay Devil Rays last night 2-0.
In front of a home town crowd, Florida native Jesse Litsch pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings, giving up seven hits and picking up two strikeouts.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon.
Josh Towers (5-7) will face Tampa's Jason Hammel (1-1).
First pitch - 3:10pm
Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed yesterday.
Among the deals, the Texas Rangers sent Canadian reliever Eric Gange to the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for pitcher Kason Gabbard and two minor leaguers.
The Blue Jays were not involved in any deals.
The Maple Leafs beat the Oshawa Dodgers 3-2, in game four of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto leads the series 3-1.
Game five is tonight at Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Pioneers beat the Thornhill Reds 11-10.
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In front of a home town crowd, Florida native Jesse Litsch pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings, giving up seven hits and picking up two strikeouts.
The final game of the three-game series will take place this afternoon.
Josh Towers (5-7) will face Tampa's Jason Hammel (1-1).
First pitch - 3:10pm
Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed yesterday.
Among the deals, the Texas Rangers sent Canadian reliever Eric Gange to the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for pitcher Kason Gabbard and two minor leaguers.
The Blue Jays were not involved in any deals.
The Maple Leafs beat the Oshawa Dodgers 3-2, in game four of their best-of-seven series.
Toronto leads the series 3-1.
Game five is tonight at Christie Pits.
First pitch - 7:30pm
The Markham Pioneers beat the Thornhill Reds 11-10.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
YRP Search For Assault Suspect
York Regional Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with an assault on a woman and committing an indecent act in Markham.
On Saturday, July 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the 27-year-old female victim was walking westbound on Steeles Avenue and entered a walkway that runs north and south to Norn Crescent when she saw the suspect walking towards her from the south.
As he approached her, the suspect exposed himself.
The victim tried to walk away when the suspect made an attempt to grab her by the arm.
The victim swung her arm at the suspect, yelled and ran away.
The suspect is described as a male, South Asian, dark complexion, 5’7”, thin build, with short black hair and a thin black moustache.
He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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On Saturday, July 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the 27-year-old female victim was walking westbound on Steeles Avenue and entered a walkway that runs north and south to Norn Crescent when she saw the suspect walking towards her from the south.
As he approached her, the suspect exposed himself.
The victim tried to walk away when the suspect made an attempt to grab her by the arm.
The victim swung her arm at the suspect, yelled and ran away.
The suspect is described as a male, South Asian, dark complexion, 5’7”, thin build, with short black hair and a thin black moustache.
He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Markham Man Arrested After Toronto Drug Bust
A Markham man working in Toronto's club district has been arrested by police on a drug charge.
Toronto police said they had been watching Republik Lounge, investigating the alleged distribution of cocaine inside the club.
At about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Toronto police raided the Richmond and John streets-area club, arresting the Markham man who worked there.
Pouria Samaeipour, 26, of Markham is charged with trafficking cocaine.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Toronto police said they had been watching Republik Lounge, investigating the alleged distribution of cocaine inside the club.
At about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Toronto police raided the Richmond and John streets-area club, arresting the Markham man who worked there.
Pouria Samaeipour, 26, of Markham is charged with trafficking cocaine.
With files from yorkregion.com
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Robbery At Markville Shopping Centre
A man is wanted by York Regional Police for robbing a Markham bulk food store on Sunday.
At about 4:45 p.m., the man entered the Bulk Barn in Markville Shopping Centre and approached a female clerk working at the cash register.
According to police, the man passed her a note demanding cash and indicated he had a gun.
Moments later, he fled through the Sears store to a vehicle parked on the lower level at the far east end of the mall.
The robber is male, possibly East Indian, 30 to 40 years old, five-feet, seven-inches tall with a heavy build.
He had short, straight black hair and was wearing a black baseball cap with white lettering, sunglasses, a light-coloured short-sleeved shirt, dark pants and a watch on his left arm.
He escaped in a black four-door vehicle similar to a Chrysler Neon.
Anyone with information, is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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At about 4:45 p.m., the man entered the Bulk Barn in Markville Shopping Centre and approached a female clerk working at the cash register.
According to police, the man passed her a note demanding cash and indicated he had a gun.
Moments later, he fled through the Sears store to a vehicle parked on the lower level at the far east end of the mall.
The robber is male, possibly East Indian, 30 to 40 years old, five-feet, seven-inches tall with a heavy build.
He had short, straight black hair and was wearing a black baseball cap with white lettering, sunglasses, a light-coloured short-sleeved shirt, dark pants and a watch on his left arm.
He escaped in a black four-door vehicle similar to a Chrysler Neon.
Anyone with information, is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip at www.1800222tips.com
With files from yorkregion.com
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Sports Report
The Blue Jays fell to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in extra innings last night 5-4.
Tampa's Carl Crawford hit a lead off home run in the 11th inning, giving his team the victory.
Game two of the three-game series goes tonight in Florida.
Jesse Litsch (3-4) will face Tampa's Edwin Jackson (2-10).
First pitch - 7:10pm
Meanwhile, Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline will occur at 4:00pm today.
There is no indication on whether the Blue Jays will make any deals.
However, there have been rumours involving pitcher Josh Towers and third baseman Troy Glaus.
The Markham Pioneers extended their unbeaten streak to ten games after a 12-0 victory over the Whitby Canadians on Sunday.
The Pioneers face the Thornhill Reds tonight at Bishop's Cross Park.
First pitch - 7:30pm
In Intercounty playoff action, the Maple Leafs and the Oshawa Dodgers play game four of their best-of-seven first round series
tonight.
Toronto leads the series 2-1.
First pitch - 7:30pm in Oshawa
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Tampa's Carl Crawford hit a lead off home run in the 11th inning, giving his team the victory.
Game two of the three-game series goes tonight in Florida.
Jesse Litsch (3-4) will face Tampa's Edwin Jackson (2-10).
First pitch - 7:10pm
Meanwhile, Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline will occur at 4:00pm today.
There is no indication on whether the Blue Jays will make any deals.
However, there have been rumours involving pitcher Josh Towers and third baseman Troy Glaus.
The Markham Pioneers extended their unbeaten streak to ten games after a 12-0 victory over the Whitby Canadians on Sunday.
The Pioneers face the Thornhill Reds tonight at Bishop's Cross Park.
First pitch - 7:30pm
In Intercounty playoff action, the Maple Leafs and the Oshawa Dodgers play game four of their best-of-seven first round series
tonight.
Toronto leads the series 2-1.
First pitch - 7:30pm in Oshawa
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