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Brian Kahle launches radio show!
April 1, 2004
It certainly won't be his first talk show. Brian
Kahle was, in fact, the founding co-host of Channel
7's AM Buffalo, when it first went on the air back
in 1978. But, his newest broadcast endeavor has him
returning to radio. as the host of Kahl & Company on
WHLD-AM 1270.
Radio is actually where he began his broadcast
career, back in 1968,,, at WKSN Radio in Jamestown,
NY. From there, it was on to television news
positions in Binghamton and Rochester, NY. Toledo,
Ohio. and Los Angeles, California. Kahle returned to
his native Western New York in 1978, where he hosted
AM Buffalo for 18 years and then spent another four
as a news anchor/reporter.
He is currently the founder and president of
Magic Marketing, a publicity and public relations
firm, based in Wilson, NY. In that capacity, Kahle
offers a variety of publicity and promotional
products and services, including media kits,
full-service public relations, video production, web
site design, and spokesperson training.
Last year, he co-founded Discover NY West, an
eight county tourism campaign, which includes a web
site and travel column he writes for several area
newspapers and magazines. Discover NY West will also
be a regular feature of Kahle & Company.
Kahle & Company goes on the air Tuesday, April
6th and can be heard weekly from noon to 1 pm. Owned
by Citadel Communications, WHLD-AM 1270 has been on
the air in Western New York since 1940, when it
initially broadcasted from the former Hotel N iagara.
Today it is located at 225 Delaware Avenue in
downtown Buffalo.
Robert Ellis to
Start in Home Opener
"Manager Marty
Brown Sets Lineup"
April 15, 2004
Buffalo Bisons’
Manager Marty Brown has named Robert Ellis as his
starting pitcher for the Herd’s Home Opener on
Friday, April 16 against the Ottawa Lynx at Dunn
Tire Park (6:05 p.m.). The Bisons are currently 3-3
so far this season and in second place in the I.L.
North.
Ellis, a
33-year old right hander, started in the season
opener last Thursday, a 4-3 loss at Pawtucket. In
that outing, Ellis threw 5.0 innings, giving up just
one run on five hits, while striking out four and
leaving with a 3-1 lead. Ellis and the Bisons will
be opposed by Ottawa’s leftie, Brian Forystek.
Forystek, 25-years old, is 0-0, with a 4.91 ERA in
one game this season.
The Herd lineup
that will support Ellis in the field and at the
plate starts while Chris Clapinski (LF) and Brandon
Phillips(SS). The 3-4-5 hitters will be Grady
Sizemore (CF), Ernie Young (DH) and Jhonny Peralta
(3B). Mark Little will bat sixth and play right
field. He’ll be followed by Eric Crozier (1B), Brent
Abernathy (2B) and Dusty Wathan (C).
Tomorrow
night’s Home Opener will also have plenty
festivities for Bison fans of all ages to enjoy. The
future Heavyweight Champion of the World, “Baby Joe”
Mesi (29-0, 25KO), will throw one of three
ceremonial pitches. Vaughn Rivers will toss out a
pitch in honor of his brother, Private David Evans,
who lost his life while serving in the United States
Army in Iraq. Erie County Executive Joel Giambra
will throw the final ceremonial pitch. Other
festivities planned for the evening include pre and
post game fireworks, a Bisons’ video presentation, a
magnetic schedule giveaway to the first 10,000 fans
in attendance and a tribute to the US servicemen and
women around the world.
Tickets are
still available at the Dunn Tire Park office and all
Tickets.com outlets. Fans can order tickets online
at Bisons.com or via phone at 1-888-223-6000.
1. Clapinski
(LF)
2. Phillips
(SS)
3. Sizemore
(CF)
4. E. Young
(DH)
5. Peralta (3B)
6. Little (RF)
7. Crozier (1B)
8. Abernathy
(2B)
9. Wathan (C)
P. Robert Ellis
RANSOMVILLE
SPEEDWAY DROPS THE GREEN ON APRIL 30TH
April 15, 2004
Ransomville
Speedway is set to drop the green flag on Friday,
April 30th for their 47th season opener.
The big R will
once again feature a four star program including the
Mighty Taco Modifieds, Original Pizza Logs
Sportsman, Bobcat of Buffalo ProStocks, and
Previty's Motor Cars Streetstocks. Special
appearances by the Patriot Sprints, CanAm Super
Stock Series, and the Micro-Sprints highlight this
years schedule.
Leading the way
aboard the Mighty Taco Modifieds will be defending
champion Danny Johnson. Johnson has aligned himself
this season with Maroney Racing of St. Catharines,
Ontario for weekly Friday night stints along with
the entire 358 modified Super DIRT Series. Mr.
Smallblock-Pete Bicknell-fell short by just a few
markers in 2003 but hopes to leave the 2004 season
with the championship trophy. Weekly additions of
Todd Burley, Gil Tegg, and Ron White ensure this
years modified field to be one of the best ever.
The defending
Original Pizza Logs Sportsman champ Scott George is
poised for another championship run. George could
have very well been the champ in 2002 as well as he
missed the title by one point. George will find
stiff competition in Scott Kerwin who is debuting a
new Mark Cerrone/Good Guys Transmission entry. Jeff
McGinnis, Dave Just, Kevin Wills, and a host of
others will all be looking to de-thrown George.
Over twenty
drivers have registered for weekly competition in
the Bobcat of Buffalo ProStocks ranks including
series regulars Dave Schulz and Pete Stefanski.
These two put on a great points battle in 2003 with
much of the same expected in 2004. Ransomville was
one of the few places to average eighteen entries on
a weekly basis and early indications are a big field
once again this season. The Williams boys-Dave and
Mike-along with many more are set to take the green
on April 30th.
The Previty's
Motor Cars Streetstock division is certain to see a
new champion in 2004 as past champions Alex Morris
(2003 & 2001) and Don Barnes (2002) have reported
they will not be in competition in 2004. This opens
the door in a very competitive division with many
different faces expected to visit victory lane
through the course of the season.
Gates will open
at 5 pm in the pit area and 6 pm in the grandstand
with racing slated to begin at 7:15. Additional
information can be obtained by calling 716-791-3602
or by logging onto www.ransomvillespeedway.com.
Bisons Win Big
Again
Herd Defeats Zephyrs, 12-2
April 1, 2004
The Bisons
offense didn’t slow Thursday afternoon as the Herd
defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs (Houston Astros)
12-2, from Winter Haven, FL. Buffalo is now 8-2-1 on
the spring, outscoring their opponents by a combined
79-37 while hitting .326 as a team.
Third baseman
Zach Sorensen was perfect at the plate today, going
4-4 with a home run and 3 RBI. First baseman Eric
Crozier collected yet another hit to push his
hitting streak to ten games. Outfielder Mark Little
went 2-4 with a triple and 2 RBI; he now has a
nine-game hitting streak. With their 16 hits today,
Buffalo has posted double-digit hit totals in eight
of their 11 games.
Robert Ellis
(1-0) got the start and gave up just one run over
5.0 innings to get the win. Cliff Bartosh threw 2.0
shutout innings in relief.
The Bisons will
take on the Richmond Braves (Atlanta Braves) Friday
afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at Winter Haven, FL. Kyle
Denney (2-0, .082) is scheduled to start for the
Herd.
Buffalo Bisons
Games to Air on Empire Sports Network
Opening Day Launches 9-Game Schedule
April 1, 2004
The Buffalo
Bisons announced today that nine regular-season home
games will air live on the Empire Sports Network in
2004. The schedule starts with the Herd’s home
opener, April 16, against the Ottawa Lynx at 6:05
p.m.
"We’re very
excited about our partnership with the Empire Sports
Network,” said Mike Buczkowski, Vice
President/General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons.
“This is a great opportunity to further showcase our
team and our fan-friendly ballpark to the thousands
of Empire Sports Network viewers.”
Jim Rosenhaus,
who has served as the “Voice of the Bisons” for nine
seasons, will announce all televised games. As
always, Rosenhaus will be joined in the booth by
color analyst and former big-leaguer, Duke McGuire.
“We have
enjoyed our relationship with the Buffalo Bisons for
the past 13 years and are excited to be carrying
nine games, including the home opener,” said Bob
Koshinski, Vice President/General Manager of the
Empire Sports Network.
Highlights on
the broadcast schedule include two games against the
Thruway rival Syracuse SkyChiefs. On June 5, Buffalo
will welcome the New York Yankees’ Triple-A
affiliate, the Columbus Clippers. The Famous Chicken
makes his annual visit to Dunn Tire Park on August
15, as the Herd hosts Ottawa. The broadcast schedule
will conclude with Fan Appreciation Night on August
31: the final regular-season home game.
Buffalo Bisons
on Empire Sports Network
April 16 vs.
Ottawa 6:05 p.m.
May 24 vs.
Norfolk 10:35 a.m.
June 5 vs.
Columbus 7:05 p.m.
June 25 vs.
Durham 7:35 p.m.
June 26 vs.
Durham 2:05 p.m.
July 3 vs.
Syracuse 6:05 p.m.
July 30 vs.
Toledo 7:35 p.m.
August 15 vs.
Ottawa 2:05 p.m.
August 31 vs.
Syracuse 7:05 p.m.
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