Walters: Wackiest stories in sports ... a weekly review May 31, 2008
Girardi's ex-teammate, third baseman Scott Brosius (rings from 1998-2000, including a '98 World Series MVP award), in his first year as manager at Linfield College in Oregon, led his alma mater to the Division III national finals. The Bulldogs finished 45-13. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Linfield College commencement speaker, at age 99, is an expert on time May 31, 2008
Time frames the speech Dolan will give Sunday to nearly 500 graduating students at Linfield College. Dolan does not want to give away his commencement talk, but the essence is this: The world has changed rapidly. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Alumni Notes: Romanko clocks fast time in 800 for Air Force May 30, 2008
Three competed for Willamette University and two others represented Linfield College ... Two other Siuslaw standouts competed for Linfield College at the championships Trevor May and Gabe Haberly. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Class of 2008: Santiam Christian High School May 30, 2008
Wade Knowles SCHS Honor Graduate, SCHS Outstanding Student (English Composition), ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Pacific Lutheran University Provost Merit Award, Seattle Pacific University Trustee s Scholar Award, Linfield College Trustee Scholar Award, George Fox University Presidential Scholar. Grant Knowles SCHS Honor Graduate, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Trinity passes Cortland May 24, 2008
Trinity will play Linfield College, which defeated Wisconsin-Whitewater, 5-1, tonight at 7:45. Vermont 5, UMBC 1 - Lefthander Eric Thompson's five-hitter lifted the Catamounts over the Retrievers in the second round of the America East Baseball Championship in Farmingdale, N.Y.. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
College baseball: Knights bow out, 7-5 May 17, 2008
--- Wartburg College's baseball season came to an end Friday with a 7-5 loss to Linfield College at the Division III NCAA regional tournament. The Knights couldn't overcome a five-run Linfield third inning and suffered their second tournament loss to be eliminated. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
SC hires Lange as varsity football coach May 9, 2008
Lange was a first-team all-state player in Hawaii and played collegiately at Linfield College. He has been involved in coaching Pop Warner and Boys and Girls Club teams over the past four years. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
UMHB Softball Wins May 9, 2008
"I was the kind of pitch I like and I was happy to see it, Bohne said. It felt good to hit a home run because I had done that in a while and it really felt good to be able to do it here. Greeson pitched a complete-game, five-hitter to improve her record to 17-2. Greeson struck out three and walked two while giving up just the one unearned run. Greeson also set a new UMHB single-season record for pitching victories, breaking the mark of 16 she held with current Cru head coach Kasey... (KWTX.com, TX)
Eagles hire new coach May 8, 2008
Lange was a first-team all-state player in Hawaii and played collegiately at Linfield College. Lange has been involved in coaching Pop Warner and with the Boys and Girls Club programs the last four years. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Derr is top choice for NIACC presidency May 8, 2008
She has her doctorate of education from Oregon State University, a master of science degree from Portland State University and a bachelor of arts degree from Linfield College. Prior to her work at Madison Area Technical College, Derr served as vice president for student development and services at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Faith group honors service work May 4, 2008
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon will honor Mercy Corps, a Linfield College professor and a group of disaster relief organizations during its annual community awards dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave.. The Rev. William Apel, who teaches religion at the McMinnville college and served as chaplain there for 20 years, is a longtime advocate of interfaith dialogue. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Football: UO vs. USC May 3, 2008
A Linfield College graduate, Durham coached at Wahtonka and Centennial before going to Forest Grove in 1967. Under Durham, the Vikings reached the OSAA big-school championship game in 1976 and the semifinal round of the playoffs in 1978. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Newsman helped shape McMinnville Apr 18, 2008
Bladine graduated from McMinnville High School, attended Linfield College and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1940 as the outstanding graduate of the School of Journalism. World War II saw Bladine serve in the U.S. Marines as an executive officer of an LST ship, which carried U.S. Marines and landing crafts to Japan. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
At Our Best (25) Apr 14, 2008
Keim hopes to help develop every child into a well-rounded and responsible citizen, and will study Elementary Education at Linfield College. Harvey plans to attend Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University, where he will study exercise and sports science. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
No gap in Tai's talents Apr 3, 2008
Last week on a long road trip to California, Wellesley stunned defending Division 3 national champion Linfield College, with Tai setting the table with a two-out single, then scoring the tying run from second on a double by senior catcher Kara Wong. The win, Tai said, was huge for a program with a collection of huge wins in its short lifetime. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
At Our Best: March 31 Mar 31, 2008
An Albany resident, Lodge received her associate s degree in administrative secretary from LBCC in 1989, a bachelor s degree in business information systems from Linfield College in 2000, and will receive a master s degree in business education from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. in May. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
William S. Ellis Mar 27, 2008
He then attended Linfield College on a baseball scholarship. When World War II began he entered the Army and served with the 39th Portable Surgical Hospital. (Lebanon Express, OR)
William S. Ellis (12) Mar 26, 2008
Bill then attended Linfield College on a baseball scholarship. When World War II began, Bill entered the Army. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cowgirls Go 1-2 in California Mar 20, 2008
The final match of the trip was a matter of revenge for the Cowgirls as they defeated Linfield College 6-3 in another tightly contested dual. The Cowgirls lost to Linfield in the first round of the NCAA Tournament a year ago. (Hsuathletics.com)
Andy Warhol impersonator tricked UM 40 years ago Mar 18, 2008
It turns out that an actor named Allen Midgett made appearances at UM, the University of Utah, University of Oregon and Linfield College in Oregon impersonating the pop culture icon. An official at the University of Utah who knew the real Warhol was suspicious of the man who appeared at the Salt Lake City school in October and began investigating. (Missoulian, MT)
Clerihew Joins Men's Soccer Coaching Staff Mar 7, 2008
Clerihew also served a stint as a head coach for both the men's and women's programs at Linfield College, a nationally recognized Division III program in McMinnville, Oregon. He led Linfield to the 2000 NCAA Division III Final Four and was 2001 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year. (Villanova.com)
Ants prove to be worthy antagonists Feb 29, 2008
In a study published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Holway, Suarez and colleagues at Linfield College in Oregon and the University of Texas documented for the first time what Argentine ants actually consume. For eight years, researchers studied a population of ants in the foothills southeast of San Diego, chronicling the colony as it attempted to expand and maintain its territory. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
OSU wins golf tournament Feb 27, 2008
Linfield College 311-325-636 (+68). DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Carroll football signs three more Feb 21, 2008
Idaho State and Linfield College in Oregon both recruited Lenk. The Saints also landed Chance Demarais, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound running back from Malta. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Orzel resigns as Kalama head baseball coach Feb 7, 2008
He eventually transferred to Linfield College, then played semi-pro ball in Longview, Portland and Newcastle, Australia. He was an assistant to Stowell for three seasons, and coached local Senior Babe Ruth and American Legion from 1999 to the present. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Setzer named Youth of the Year Feb 7, 2008
Setzer plans to attend Linfield College or Western Oregon University and pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. Cadet teaching at Pioneer School inspired her to become a teacher, she said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Zags Down Linfield 7-0 Feb 3, 2008
- The Gonzaga University women's tennis team posted a 7-0 victory over Linfield College Saturday at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle, Wash. The victory improves the Bulldogs to 1-1 on the season, while the Wildcats fell to 0-2. (Gozags.com)
Zags Drop Spring Opener Feb 2, 2008
The Bulldogs continue a three-match stretch in Seattle on Saturday when they face Linfield College on the campus on the University of Washington at 4 p.m.. Sunday, Gonzaga will face No. 55 Washington at 11 a.m.. (Gozags.com)
UMHB Softball Receiving Votes Feb 1, 2008
Defending national champion Linfield College grabbed all eight first-place votes and 200 total points as the pick to successfully defend that national title. The Cru returns 12 letter winners and eight starting position players from a team that went 22-16 overall and 18-6 in American Southwest Conference play last season. (KWTX.com, TX)
Boss makes big leap from Division II ranks Jan 31, 2008
As a tight end for Division II Western Oregon University, pressure in the fall of 2006 was playing rival Linfield College in front of 6,000 people in McMinnville, Ore. Sunday he'll be the starting tight end for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII before 73,000 fans at University of Phoenix Stadium and a TV audience of nearly 100 million. (USA Today -- Sports)
Huskies Continue Homestand With Three Matches Jan 30, 2008
SCOUTING GONZAGA: The Bulldogs have yet to play a match, and will take on San Diego State and Linfield College in neutral site matches, Friday and Saturday at the Nordstrom Tennis Center before playing the Huskies on Sunday. Gonzaga struggled to a 4-18 record last season, losing their final match to Portland to finish eighth in the West Coast Conference. (Gohuskies.com)
Dixon Named Hayward Award Winner Jan 29, 2008
Coach Pat Casey became the first to win the Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year Award three consecutive years, and the Beavers shared the George Pasero Team of the Year honor with the University of Oregon mens cross country team and the Linfield College softball squad, both also national champions ... Finalists Jessie Gallaher, Concordia University track and field; Annie Hess, Concordia University track and field; Jenny Marshall, Linfield College softball; Sarah Zerzan, Willamette... (eDuck.com)
Nude Rug Found In Garbage Bin Jan 25, 2008
In October, the weaving was taken from an exhibit at Linfield College in Oregon, where the Portland artist is an adjunct professor. Police said a man saw it in a garbage bin Monday, recognized it from news about the theft and called. (WTKR.com, VA)
Nude rug stolen from Ore. artist turns up in McMinnville Jan 25, 2008
In October, the rug was stolen from an exhibit at Linfield College, where the Portland artist is an adjunct professor. Slideshow. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Talking Saints achieve national honors Dec 31, 2007
The Saints success at Linfield College was the second most dominant debate achievement of the season, according the data supplied by NPDA.. At that tournament, Carroll teams finished first and second in open debate, second and third in junior debate, and first in novice debate. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Central Catholic to say goodbye to Coach Glines, or is that 'Sir'? Dec 14, 2007
Glines graduated in 1963 and was headed to Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. on a football scholarship, when Oregon Tech called with a scholarship offer and a chance to start at quarterback as a freshman. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Chinese school is rah-rah for U.S.-style campus Dec 4, 2007
Born and raised in China's midwestern metropolis of Chongqing, Chen went to the United States in 1985 and got a master's degree in education at Linfield College in Oregon. After attending a typical no-frills, monochrome college in China, he basked in campus life in the Pacific Northwest. (Los Angeles Times)
Lamson scores first collegiate touchdown Nov 17, 2007
Lamson, who led the Bulldogs with 1,910 yards and 19 touchdowns during last year's 11-1 run, is finishing up his freshman year at Linfield College in Oregon. Against Lewis College, he had nine carries for 73 yards (8. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Staph prevention video, ad feature mid-valley people Nov 1, 2007
The 11-minute DVD also features comments from Central Linn cheerleading coach Natalie Walker and Silverton High School Principal Jodi Drescher, and clips of practices of West Albany and Linfield College sports teams. It is narrated by Larry Burris, a 1981 graduate of South Albany High School. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
BeaverBlitz Newsstand Thursday, October 25 Oct 26, 2007
It was 2000 and Locey's Linfield College football team was 4-0, with a win over defending national-champion Pacific Lutheran. Yet it wasn't fun for the coach or the players. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Locey helping to unify Beavers Oct 25, 2007
It was 2000 and Locey s Linfield College football team was 4-0, with a win over defending national-champion Pacific Lutheran. Yet it wasn t fun for the coach or the players. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
College Report: Kalama's Davenport has monster week for Corbin Oct 24, 2007
Rachael Rahn of Castle Rock, a junior defensive specialist at Linfield College, has a team-high 294 digs along with 12 assists and seven ace serves this season ... Mark Morris grad Kim Bonnes is a senior forward with the Washington State University women's soccer team, and Woodland's Brittany Vargas is a freshman midfielder with one goal at Linfield College. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Can you teach an old cat new tricks? Oct 16, 2007
Interspecies communication'There are powerful benefits to training in any situation, and its major benefit is that youre developing an interspecies communication system, says animal behaviorist Mary Lee Nitschke, a professor of psychology at Linfield College in Portland, Ore. I dont know many instances in which a relationship doesnt benefit from better communication. (MSNBC -- Health)
Infotainment Oct 11, 2007
Somebody apparently found it fetching, and late Monday it vanished from an exhibit floor at Linfield College. Bremer said the latch-hook work took thousands of hours and she. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Nude self-portrait on a rug pinched Oct 10, 2007
-- Tamera Bremer titled the life-size nude self-portrait she laboriously wove into a rug "the sexy sex: all-nude review rug one." Somebody apparently found it fetching, and late Monday it vanished from an exhibit floor at Linfield College. Bremer said the latch-hook work took thousands of hours and she valued it in the five-figure range. (Albany Times Union)
Game-winning kicker Oct 6, 2007
Courtesy photo Former Calaveras High place-kicker Matt Bicocca was named the Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a 42-yard game-winning field in Willamette University s 33-32 victory over Linfield College on Saturday in Salem, Ore. Bicocca, an all-conference kicker as a junior last season, was 2 for 2 on field goals in the win and converted 3 of 3 extra points. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Ambassador for soccer: Stein instrumental in Missoula's soccer movement Oct 4, 2007
Pantalione then got the head job at Jesuit High School in Portland and took Stein along as an assistant before Stein was hired as the head coach of the women's program at Linfield College where he took the reins and won District II Coach of the Year in his first of two season there. unning a college program, even NAIA, was just great, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
Radetzky Wins Flight B Championship Oct 1, 2007
Gonzaga, Portland, Portland State, Eastern Washington University, Linfield College, Whitworth College and the University of Idaho competed at the three-day event. Radetzky posted a pair of wins Sunday en route to the championship title. (Gozags.com)
Bears Make a National Statement Sep 30, 2007
Lee Corso and his ESPN Gameday crew mustve wondered if theyd wandered into a matchup of Willamette University and Linfield College rather than a matchup of two of the top teams in the nation after the first half offensive yawnfest. After the break, an excellent 45 yard punt by put the Bears in poor opening position after they forced the Ducks into a 3 and out after receiving the kickoff, pinning the Bears back at the Oregon 12. (GoCyberBears.com)
Dojcak Advances To Quarterfinals Of Portland Invitational Sep 29, 2007
Gonzaga, Portland, Portland State, Eastern Washington University, Linfield College, Whitworth College and the University of Idaho are competing at the three-day event. Dojcak advanced to the quarterfinals thanks to a straight-set victory (6-1, 6-2) over Yemm of Portland. (Gozags.com)
Carroll Hall to induct eight Sep 26, 2007
In the Saints first-ever playoff game, a loss to Linfield College, Carothers stalled a Wildcats drive by pirating one of Carroll s two interceptions. Cheryl Cavalli. (Helena Independent Record)
Dog's got the back-to-school blues Sep 18, 2007
Lots of exercise can help dogs, says animal behaviorist Mary Lee Nitschke, a professor of psychology at Linfield College in Portland, Ore. The more physical exercise, the more endorphin release you can provide, and thats all good, she says, referring to feel-good chemicals in the brain. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rams revamp program Sep 9, 2007
(According to a spokesman for , the first female to score in a college football game was placekicker Elizabeth Heaston of Willamette University in Oregon vs. in-state rival Linfield College in 1997. Heaston was an All-America soccer player. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cowboys Fall in Season Opener Sep 2, 2007
HSU will now travel to Linfield College on Sept. 15. (Hsuathletics.com)
Kavanaugh gets his chance Aug 29, 2007
Even though he was a high school standout, the only schools interested in him were smaller Linfield College and Willamette University. It s a great feeling for anybody, Kavanaugh said of his chance to play. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
More of this story Aug 19, 2007
He earned a bachelor s of science degree in physical education from Linfield College and a master s degree in education from Williamette University in Oregon. Graduate Derek Tsunehiro graduated from Kapaa High School and has a bachelor s of arts degree in architecture from the University of Hawaii. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
OIT athletics hold fond memories for Howard Morris Aug 6, 2007
He continued in athletics at Linfield College, where his football prowess earned Morris a spot in the college Hall of Fame as well as first-team All American honors ... Morris married his wife, Ginger, as a Linfield College student. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Deans' Lists Aug 5, 2007
Albany Democrat-Herald. Last modified Saturday, August 4, 2007 1:32 AM PDT. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cowboys Set For Fall Camp Jul 31, 2007
After an off week the Cowboys head to Oregon to play No. 14 Linfield College, and after that they open conference play at home against Louisiana College. After that, the Cowboys get the two teams picked right next to them in the preseason ASC poll. (Hsuathletics.com)
Lamson heads to Lions All-Star game, Linfield Jul 26, 2007
DIVISION III FOOTBALL Gridley High School s Simon Lamson received a scholarship to Linfield College in Oregon ... After a stellar senior season at Gridley High School, Simon Lamson will play in the Chico Lions Club All-Star football game this weekend and received a scholarship to play for Division III Linfield College ... Linfield College has had a winning record for an impressive 51 straight seasons, and Lamson said he liked the football tradition there and felt it was a good fit. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Public safety log Jul 21, 2007
Hiker found Kelli Bryan, a 21-year-old Linfield College student missing in the Olallie Lake area since Tuesday, was found Thursday afternoon when she walked out to the Breitenbush campground north of Highway 22. Linn County Search and Rescue members were stationed at the campground. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Linfield student missing near Olallie Lake Jul 19, 2007
Kelli Bryan, a 21-year-old Linfield College student, is an employee of Olallie Lake Resort and reportedly left for a day hike near the lake sometime Tuesday, but did not return. More. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Briefs | Mexico upsets Brazil in Copa America Jun 28, 2007
Former Linfield coach dies at 93: Paul Durham, the coach who led Linfield College to the first of its 51 consecutive winning seasons, died Friday in Honolulu. He was 93. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
HPD officer gets sendoff full of love Jun 18, 2007
Coelho graduated as a three-sport athlete from McKinley High School in 1976 and went to Oregon to play football for Linfield College. Coelho stopped playing football after a knee injury and graduated in 1980 with a degree in sociology, Fujii said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
