Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
... event has $25,000 of the $30,000 it needs."We are going forward," said executive director Charles Roberts, who nearly a month ago announced that the event would not go on unless sufficient contributions were received by today. "I made that decision on Sunday when we knew we had $25,000. We've had people sending all kinds of donations."A woman sent in $25 saying that she liked to listen...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
NEWPORT — Will the City-by-Sea’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration become the economy’s next casualty'First Night Newport, with its fireworks display over the harbor and family-oriented performances downtown, won’t be held for the first time in 15 years if the nonprofit group can’t raise $30,000 by Dec. 1, according to its executive director, Charles Roberts.“We’ll have to cancel because...
Out Of Left Field (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
... are somewhat low due to injury. Reid's per-game numbers are diminished thanks to him backing up Charles Roberts at the start of the year. As a result of the Roberts trade, Winnipeg also has former B.C. Lion power back Joe Smith (which I maintain is one of the best names ever: you can actually talk about Joe Smith from Winnipeg these days), who has ran for 381 yards on 69 attempts...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
... stumbled.But finally, the turnabout came. The Blue Bombers traded temperamental running back Charles Roberts to the B.C. Lions for Joe Smith. The move sent a shockwave through the Winnipeg dressing room and opened the door for Roberts's understudy, Fred Reid.With the straight-ahead power of Smith and the explosiveness of Reid, Winnipeg's revived running game allowed Glenn to...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
At least 7 Gambian doctors, namely, Dr Charles Roberts, Dr Lamin Jaiteh, Dr. Ousman Sanyang, Dr. Alhagie Manneh, Dr Abdoulie Keita, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye and Dr. Abubakarr Jagne, yesterday evening, left Banjul for Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, where they are expected to pursue their postgraduate fellowship degree on surgery, medicine, obstetrics and Gynaecology. The program is expected...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... started 2-8 then made a trade that has transformed the club. Out to B.C. went future Hall-of-Famer Charles Roberts and in came the suddenly expendable-out-on-the-coast Joe Smith.Smith has combined with Fred Reid to give quarterback Kevin Glenn just the kind of balanced attack the Bombers needed early in the season and weren't getting. Reid has averaged seven yards a carry and Smith...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
Roberts, Pierce injured as playoffs approach
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
TheStar.com | Football | Argos lose blowout in B.C.Argos lose blowout in B.C.DARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESSSurrounded by a sea of Argonaut defenders, B.C.'s Charles Roberts (centre) lunges across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half, Oct. 25, 2008.Toronto falls to 0-7 under MatthewsLions 55 Argos 32Oct 26, 2008 02:33 AMChris ZelkovichSports ReporterVANCOUVER — Then there...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
ARGONAUTS TheStar.com | Sports | Joseph mauled by Lions as losing skid hits eight Joseph mauled by Lions as losing skid hits eightDARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESS Surrounded by a sea of Argonaut defenders, B.C.'s Charles Roberts (centre) lunges across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half, Oct. 25, 2008. B.C. sacks Toronto pivot six times en route to blowout; brief Argo rally...
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 21/10/2008
... ago, QB Buck Pierce responded by completing 25-of-40 passes for 378 yards and three scores. RB Charles Roberts picked up 168 total yards and two scores. Next up: Home vs. Toronto (6-10)4: Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-6) (10-6 ATS) (LW: 5) It was a close call for the Riders last week against Hamilton. Not only did they need two scores in the final seven minutes, but they also needed...
