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ColonelPod #35 – Governor’s Cup Review (2 of 2)
The Colonel and Bill Shirley review a full day of Texas Roller Derby Action. In the second half of the review, we cover the final game. Then ramble a bit.
128 – Texas Roller Girls (Austin)
67 – Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks
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ColonelPod #34 – Governor’s Cup Review (1 of 2)
The Colonel and Bill Shirley review a full day of Texas Roller Derby Action. In the first half of the review, we cover the first three bouts.
57 – Alamo City Las Tejanas
144 – Assassination City Special Ops
114 – Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks
90 – Dallas Derby Devils Travel Team
141 – Texas Roller Girls (Austin)
52 – Assassination City Special Ops
Stay tuned for the second half of the Governor’s Cup Review!
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Chron: Roller Derby All-Stars Hit to Win
There was a nice write up in the Chronicle the Monday after the Governor’s Cup. Chase the link to see an additional 2-minute video as well.
There was no coverage of the final scores, since it went so late. Just coverage of the event.
Here’s the article:
Roller derby all-stars hit to win
Sept. 17, 2007, 3:10PM
By CAROLYN FEIBEL
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
carolyn.feibel@chron.comRecipe for a roller derby, Texas-style: take a rockabilly fashion sense, skate punk athleticism, and a feminist, grass-roots work ethic. Put the whole thing on old-school quad roller skates, add a dollop of nostalgia, and you have the latest incarnation of a uniquely American sport.
On Sunday, five all-women teams from Texas met up for the Governor’s Cup championship bout at Verizon Wireless Theater. Spectators cheered the local all-star team, the “HaRD KNOCKS,” as they faced off against last year’s champion, the Dallas Derby Devils.
Chron: Roller Derby All-Stars Hit to Win – continue reading …
ColonelPod #33 – Governor’s Cup Preview 2007
Elle McFierce and Goldie Bloxx join The Colonel and Bill Shirley in discussion about the upcoming Governor’s Cup. Five teams will be competing all day for the trophy.
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