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Dave Trimmer

Dave Trimmer is a sports writer for The Spokesman-Review in the Sports department. He covers a variety of high school, college and professional sports and is the primary writer on the weekly Then & Now series.

How to contact Dave

Email: davet@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-927-2154
Fax: 509-927-2175

Recent stories by Dave

Spokane Chiefs whittle camp roster

September 1, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 The Spokane Chiefs backed up their words with action – or lack thereof. With first-year coach Don Nachbaur promising to give everybody a chance who deserved one, the Western Hockey …
Spokane Chiefs hang on to 35 players for now

August 31, 2010 in Sports With first-year coach Don Nachbaur promising to give everybody a chance who deserved one, the Spokane Chiefs only cut half of the players invited to last weekend’s training camp.
Chiefs’ returners score all goals in scrimmage

August 30, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Fittingly it was the veterans’ day at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday afternoon when the first weekend of the Spokane Chiefs’ training camp ended with the Western Hockey …
Chiefs veterans look to impress Nachbaur

August 27, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Forward Blake Gal and defenseman Brenden Kichton are key players for whatever success the Spokane Chiefs hope to have when the Western Hockey League season opens next month. On paper.
Coach Nachbaur to evaluate Chiefs from stands

August 26, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 In addition to scouts, parents and a few curious fans, there is going to be one more seat filled at the Arena when the Spokane Chiefs open training camp today. …
Spokane Chiefs take outside interest for January game

August 19, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 The Spokane Chiefs open training camp a week from today, but 19-year-old forward Matt Marantz was all smiles Wednesday afternoon when he figured they picked up their first win of …
Outlaws born to steal (bases)

August 18, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 The Outlaws thumbed their noses at the law. Taking a running game that was already in high gear, Midwest City went into overdrive Tuesday night to steal the American Legion …
Midwest City wins, takes on Eden Prairie

August 17, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Bull Snake did it again – and Mouth was Clutch. Kevin “Bull Snake” Hill, who set an American Legion World Series record when he fanned 15 batters in six innings …
Las Vegas, Cutolo go crazy

August 15, 2010 in Sports on Page C1 Maybe Frank Cutolo of the “Crazy Franks” isn’t so crazy after all. After hounding his son to go back to basics, he watched as Julian pounded out three hits and … 1
Virginia team bulled way into World Series

August 13, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 As with most American Legion baseball teams, Chesapeake, Va., goes by its Post name, in this case 280 Greenbrier, rather than a mascot. However, the team has suggested it could …
Kelso, Roseburg in final

August 9, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 The Roseburg, Ore., Legion baseball team has come down with a virus. What isn’t clear is whether unheralded pitcher Dakota Cavens was infected by his teammates or infected them.
Kelso, Boise use big sticks

August 6, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 Kelso coach Grady Tweit never told his baseball team what kind of offensive numbers the Missoula Mavericks put up this year. But he knew, which his why he was a …
No bull, you can ride one at the Cheney rodeo

July 9, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Some traditions continue and a new one could be starting as the 43rd annual Cheney Rodeo opens tonight. As usual, Big Bend Rodeo, Co., out of Ritzville will bring its …
Deer Park’s Rose 16th in junior high rodeo

July 6, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 Deer Park cowgirl Peyton Rose finished 16th in barrel racing at the Junior High Finals in Gallup, N.M. Rose advanced to the final go-round – only 20 of the 149 …
Finale a classic duel

July 6, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 In a Big League-style game befitting a championship it was a Little League-style error that decided the finale of the Wood Bat Classic Senior American Legion baseball tournament Monday afternoon …
G-Prep football film headed to Hollywood

July 5, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 “Pups,” the documentary about the football careers of Gonzaga Prep’s Class of 2009, is beginning to gain a little momentum. Denise Bennett, a Prep alum and journalism professor at the … 23
Chiefs coach Nachbaur asks lot of self, players

July 1, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 There is a definite sense that there is a new sheriff in town as far as the Spokane Chiefs are concerned. “I don’t think any team can win unless they …
Chiefs to hire Nachbaur

June 30, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 The Spokane Chiefs have scheduled a news conference at the Arena this afternoon to introduce veteran Western Hockey League coach Don Nachbaur as their new coach, according to sources. General …
Off to nationals for Deer Park girl

June 29, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Peyton Rose has had enough success as a young cowgirl to not be daunted by an appearance in the Junior High School Rodeo National Finals. Before the Deer Park eighth-grader …
Speltz disputes report of new coach for Chiefs

June 24, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Chiefs general manager Tim Speltz denied reports that former Tri-City Americans coach Don Nachbaur is the new coach of Spokane’s Western Hockey League team. The Kamloops Daily News, citing two …