Just a minor comment on the TX vs. AZ games - none of the teams are "all-stars". They're comprised of the skaters who had the time and money to travel and...
I just have to hand it to all. Roller Derby is back thanks to you all. Please, lets make our games legit. We cant expect fans to take the game serious if we...
Hi Mike; I am Joe Poltrack i used to be in roller derby on the east coast. Do you know of any leagues startiong up in the eastcoast? Also do you skate? Joe ...
this be a better summation of events Mike ... <hotjam_2@y...> wrote: I made a list of all the bouts that are coming in November. 8 bouts in six major cities! I...
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Steve Santillian, left, attempts to regain his balance after receiving a 'whip' from Ray Robles.(staff photo by Keith Durflinger) OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS...
Hey Everyone This is Big Diesel of the High Rollers in Madison. We just had our exhibition bout last night and it was great. I'm glad I found this group. I...
The article, by the way, was in the Pasadena Star News on Sunday. Very interesting to read Mr. Griffiths' perspective, and I'd like to hear whether others in...
My opinion: It is the lack of legitimacy that hold the SPORT back. How can you expect anyone to take roller derby seriously if it is not played seriously. ...
That's great. Is your league keeping stats? Hey, some of my all time favorites were: Rita Williams (played for pioneers mid 70's, then with Chiefs). Rosetta...
There were a few. The most unforgettable was probably Earlene Brown, the shotputting champion who skated for the T-Birds and wore number 747, she was that...
Yeah, I remember Earlene. Was a fan of hers until she joined the RG Thunderbirds. Hey....WE ALL CANT FORGET SKINNY MINNY GWEN MILLER!...but once again, she was...
Well, y'know, me, too, but if the subject is female skaters of color, it just seemed like there were a lot more in the Games than in the Derby. Another was...
ANYONE INTERESTED IN CT TO SKATE IN ALL MALE FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY? LET ME KNOW I AM VERY INTRESTED TO START UP 2 TEAMS TO PLAY AT A ROLLER RINK IN' ...
well, we have our opinion about the "sport" of roller derby. Back to the topic of "women of color". Wonder whatever happened to: Katherine Shaw Claudia Hobdy...
HI STAMFORD , WATURBURY, DANBURY collazo <mrcee@...> wrote: Where in Ct. ? ... From: poltrackjoey To: bankedtracknews@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Let's not forget the first ladies of color Darlene Anderson and the first womens captain of the Baltimore-Washington Cats Ruberta Mitchell! And the other...
You mentioned some great names. Unfortunately, they were mostly RG skaters. I'm still partial to IRDL's women of color. I'll take Tucker, Rita Williams,...
I remember an article, circa 1970 or so, in TV Guide, about the resurgence of RD/RG; it started out by talking about Ronnie Rains performing various misdeeds...
WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION! Move'in on up to the East side baby! The Thunderdome is now located at 618 Tillery Street, NW corner of E.5th Street and...
Once again, I am partial to IRDL skaters. Ronnie Robinson was my childhood hero because at that time, he skated and was captain of the PIONEERS. Other...
HI MIKE I USE TO SKATE WIHT RONNIE ROBINSON PLUS HE TAUGHT ME ALOT. WE ALSO USE TO HANG OUT WITH PET BOYD. I WONDER WHERE HE IS NOWADAYS I WOULD LIKE TO TALK...
YEAH....WHERE IS PETE BOYD? I didnt like the Bombers...but when they played an interleague game against the T-birds...man oh man...I wanted so much to watch...
Since we're talking men of color how 'bout speedsters Billy Marshall and Sam " the man " Washington? The Jackson Brothers and THE MAN himself Jim Trotter ? All...
Hats off to Lou and his skaters.........It was a great game. The crowd was very enthutiastic which seemed to fuel the skaters along. There was plenty of good...
* * * RALPHIE'S MEMORIAL GAME A SUCCESS * * * The first ever RALPHIE VALLADARES MEMORIAL ROLLER DERBY GAME was a great success ! ! ! The crowd, estimated at...
In a message dated 11/13/04 7:29:15 PM Central Standard Time, ... Please strop sending spam messages to the group. It is highly irritating and if I were the...
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