Mike's Garage: Johnson's dominance unmatched in NASCAR history Nov 21, 2009
The last team in sports to demonstrate this kind of domination was when Billy Smith and the New York Islanders won four-straight Stanley Cup from 1979 to 1983. This is something special and what the No. 48 team is doing and is no doubt the best run in NASCAR history. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Predators dethrone Kings with 3-1 victory Nov 8, 2009
The only other members of the Hall who played their first NHL game in a Kings jersey are G Billy Smith and D Larry Murphy. The Kings begin a five-game road trip Monday night at Chicago. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recap: Edmonton vs. Detroit Oct 30, 2009
With the win, he tied Billy Smith for 20th all-time in career victories with his 305th. Ales Hemsky scored twice and added an assist for Edmonton, while Dustin Penner had a four-point night with a goal and three helpers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Visitacion Valley students get exposed to golf Oct 9, 2009
Sixth-grader Billy Smith could see the fairways at Gleneagles Golf Course from his school across the road, but he never knew anyone who had played there. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Magnolia Branch waiting for plan (1) Sep 22, 2009
As for the future of Magnolia Branch, general manager Billy Smith said he wants the reserve to be an asset to the Tribe as well as to the area. Eventually, we want Magnolia Branch to become an economic asset to the Tribe, Smith said. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Billy Thomas Smith's Forest Park Ace Hardware was an institution Aug 28, 2009
Family photo Billy Smith handled inventory at the hardware store he owned with his two brothers ... Billy Smith handled inventory ... Billy Smith was a founding member of the Lake Spivey Senior Golf Club Association in Clayton County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
MIND on Pain: Why People Experience Pain Differently Aug 28, 2009
One day as a child Billy Smith (not his real name), a resident of Newfoundland, could not take off his shoe. No amount of twisting or tugging would loosen its grip on his foot. (Scientific American)
More of this story Aug 19, 2009
Other new Hamburg teachers include, Donna Dyson, Allbritton computer lab, from Hampton; Emily Wright, high school agriculture after serving as a substitute last year; Rob Perry, high school social studies/football coach, Lake Providence, LA; Jessica Stovall Pettigrew of Monticello, elementary music; Billy Smith of Monticello, junior high coach and science/history teacher; Mark Iverson, learning academy, science, MAT program, Hot Springs; Kathleen Iverson, Allbritton math, Hot Springs; David... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Worlocks live on Jul 26, 2009
I was a huge Stones fan, and (lead guitarist Billy Smith) loved the Beatles, so we played a lot of their stuff. Everything we got for the band we got so we could play better. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Andy StaplesINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Jul 16, 2009
Weinke remembered that after the Seminoles beat Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl to win the 1999 national title, Florida State trooper Billy Smith handed Bowden a telephone in the locker room. "Hey, buddy," Bowden yelled into the receiver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
So long ladies Jul 14, 2009
You don t score, you don t win, Roanoke Valley Head coach Billy Smith said. We have 12 or 13 strikeouts and we didn t hit the ball and we caught a bad break in one inning. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Two eliminated, two advance in state tourney Jul 11, 2009
The difference in the game was we only had two strikeouts today, Head coach Billy Smith said. We put the ball in play. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
* Former champion Lennox Lewis, 43, joins Hall of Fame Jun 16, 2009
Posthumous honorees included middleweight champion William Gorilla Jones, welterweight champion Mysterious Billy Smith and middleweight champion Billy Soose in the Old-Timer Category. Nineteenth-century American heavyweight champion Tom Hyer was recognized in the Pioneer Category. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Opinion: Dont count Penguins out yet Jun 2, 2009
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ledger, the most significant part played by Pittsburgh's supporting cast came near the end of Game 2 when Maxime Talbot speared Osgood (he did his best Billy Smith imitation in response), setting off a melee that eventually resulted in Malkin receiving an instigator penalty something that could have led to him being suspended for Game 3. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh forecheck, which was absolutely dominant in the second and third rounds against Washington and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Finally, repeat Stanley Cup finalists May 30, 2009
The victory was convincing, and it came only a year after the Islanders had beaten the Oilers with the likes of Potvin, Mike Bossy, Billy Smith, and Bryan Trottier once again leading the way. For the first time in a quarter-century, the NHL again has repeat finalists. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Vicksburg floodwaters climbing May 22, 2009
Billy Smith, who lives near Eagle Lake, saw his newly purchased home almost destroyed by 4 feet of water last year. The water again is creeping toward the house. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Avery's latest really hits home Apr 5, 2009
Thomas, the more he grows into the job, and up the scale of respect around the league, takes on the air of Battlin' Billy Smith, the great backstop of the Islander dynasty during their four Stanley Cups (1980-83). Off the ice, Thomas is far more gregarious than Smith ever was, but on the job, he's got that little flip factor that sometimes leads him to be liberal with his sticks and shoves. (Boston Globe)
With halves at sixes and sevens, it's time to declare: School's in Mar 29, 2009
It was like watching a movie where the picture goes all wavy, the character is transported back in time and the words sent him into this stupor sound over and over: "Small Caucasian halfback, small Caucasian halfback no future, no future, no future "Billy Smith, Peter Sterling, Steve Mortimer, Geoff Toovey, Allan Langer, Andrew Johns Do you mean to tell me our game has gone beyond the talents of the little men. Is this where rugby league is heading. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Islanders' win keeps Wings, Sharks tied Mar 28, 2009
MacDonald, making his first start since March 10, became the first Islanders goalie to shut out Detroit since Billy Smith in 1981. Oilers 5, Ducks 3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MacDonald, Islesblank stunnedWings Mar 28, 2009
He became the first Islanders goalie to shut out Detroit since Billy Smith on Jan. 22, 1981. "It's pretty exciting,'' said MacDonald, making his first appearance since March 10. "No better thing than to get your first shutout in the building of the team you used to play for. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Credit Where Kari Is Due Mar 20, 2009
He wanted to be a starter and get out from behind Billy Smith s long shadow. Never really panned out from him once he was traded. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ice Hockey: Brodeur sets record for NHL goalies Mar 19, 2009
" That temperament is rare in a netminder. Even in the tightly wound world of professional sports divas, they are a breed apart. Glen Hall, who dominated the 1960s, used to throw up before every game. Former teammates of Billy Smith, who dominated the 1980s, still do impressions of the Islander goalie's "Exorcist" like pregame ritual working himself into a lather until he hated every one of that evening's opposing forwards. So why is Brodeur almost always smiling? He grew up in a hockey family.... (International Herald Tribune)
Expert: Brodeur top goalie of all Mar 18, 2009
Mail in your ballots now for Ed Giacomin, Billy Smith, Bernie Parent, Grant Fuhr, Gump Worsley. so many decades, so many worthy candidates. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brodeur tops Tiger in comeback department Mar 4, 2009
High praise indeed from Sutter, a teammate of Hockey Hall of Famer Billy Smith, who backstopped the New York Islanders dynasty in the 1980s ... Dont get me wrong, Billy Smith was a great goaltender. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 4/5 Miami Falls to Northern Michigan, 2-1 Feb 21, 2009
Billy Smith and Erik Gustafsson were credited with the helpers. Miami tried to rally with a third-period goal by (Toronto, Ont. (Muredhawks.com)
Hunting can get a bit stinky Feb 10, 2009
John Monroe of Purvis was named the Conservationist of the Year, while Billy Smith of Richton was tabbed the Conservation Officer of the Year. Congratulations to both men on their achievements. (The Clarion-Ledger)
BG Loses 3-0 On The Road To Northern Michigan Feb 8, 2009
The back-breaker came just 46 seconds into the final period as a shot from sophomore Jared Brown beat Spratt to the stick side on a nice passing play from junior Billy Smith and senior Nick Sirota. BG would have four power-play opportunities in the third period, including 29 seconds of a 5-on-3 with about five minutes left and 41 more seconds of a 5-on-4. (Bgsufalcons.com)
