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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

MONDAY, AUG. 31, 2009

Stanford’s Toby Gerhart scores one of his four first-half touchdowns Saturday. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

First look at Stanford 

COUGARS As you've known for a long time, the first opponent this Saturday is Stanford. Which is why the Cardinal are the subject of our first look this week. Read on for the unedited version of the piece that will appear in tomorrow's S-R.

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Chiefs scrimmage leftovers

Head coach Hardy Sauter wasn't the only one pleased with the way the Spokane Chiefs Red-White scrimmage played out Sunday afternoon at the Arena.Veteran players, goalie James Reid, forward Mitch Wahl and forward Tyler Johnson liked what they as training camp ended. Now they're eager…

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Sloan back after summer scare

The wait is just about over. Washington high school football teams are fine-tuning for this weekend's opening games, beginning Thursday when defending Greater Spokane League champion and state semifinalist Ferris faces North Central at Albi Stadium, 6:30 p.m. It is precursor to Friday night's huge…

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A light WSU, Pac-10 morning 

COUGARS Since I've been doing this morning post, I've never seen the web so lacking in Pac-10 news. Or had more trouble getting out on it in the first place. I'm using my backup connection because the high speed isn't working. Weird. Anyhow, found some…

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