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  Boston, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boston's low crime rate in the last years of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st has been credited to its police department's collaboration with neighborhood groups and church parishes to prevent youths from joining gangs, as well as heavy involvement from the District Attorney's office.
Boston University, now the city's second largest employer and one of the largest private universities in the country, was originally established in Vermont before moving to Brookline and subsequently to its present campus in Boston's Back Bay in the 1950s.
Boston Medical Center, located in the South End neighborhood, is the primary teaching facility for the Boston University School of Medicine as well as the largest trauma center in the Boston area; it was formed by the merger of Boston University Hospital and Boston City Hospital.
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 Lizards defuse Cannons - The Boston Globe
It took the Boston Cannons an entire season to arrive on the brink of vindication.
The Cannons scored just four goals in the second half, and only one in a disastrous third quarter that spelled doom for their season.
Boston goalie Chris Garrity, usually sturdy as an oak, turned into a sieve in the second half, allowing 10 goals, many of them soft.
www.boston.com /sports/articles/2005/08/20/lizards_defuse_cannons   (766 words)

  
 Youth Lacrosse USA | Home of Lacrosse - YouthLax.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
After Cannons rookie Bobby Benson notched his first career goal in the game's opening minute, the Lizards went on a 5-0 scoring run to end the first quarter, and when Lizards midfielder Jay Jalbert scored a shorthanded goal 17 seconds into the second quarter, Long Island was seemingly in command.
Boston's defense has been one of the only teams to slow down Baltimore all year, and held the Bayhawks to 17 goals in their first meeting this season.
Boston's playoff appearances in 2001 and 2002 came against Baltimore, and they came out on the wrong end of both, 12-11 in 2001 and 15-10 in 2002.
youthlacrosseusa.com /professionalnews/cannonsbayhawkstilt_071103.html   (1977 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Cannons find target in rout
The Boston Cannons said they weren't looking for revenge last night against the Baltimore Bayhawks, who drubbed the Cannons in their penultimate game of the season.
When the Cannons took the field, though, all the electricity was on the field, not in the sky.
Boston raced to a 6-2 lead, and by halftime had set an MLL record for points in a half of a playoff game as it led, 17-5.
www.boston.com /sports/articles/2004/08/21/cannons_find_target_in_rout   (521 words)

  
 Boston Cannons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The oldest evidence for the use of cannon is a relief carved by Buddhist monks in China in 1128, where a cannon is portrayed among other weapons of war.
In the West, the use of cannon was first recordedin the battles of the early 14thcentury, for instance, at the siege of Metz in 1324, and by the English against the Scots in 1327.
For smaller cannon arrow-like rounds were used in the 14thcentury, sometimes with brass fin stabilisers or inflammable heads.
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 Cannons rolling into postseason   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
It was the Cannons' fourth straight win and, perhaps more importantly, a continuation of the momentum they've been building for the last two weeks on their run to the postseason.
Cannons goalie Kevin O'Brien made three immense, point-blank stops in the final minute to preserve the victory and keep Boston on the right track heading into the second season.
Boston jumped out to a 4-2 first-quarter lead and sustained the pace for all 60 minutes, something it had a difficult time doing earlier this season.
www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/20020816/SP_009.htm   (477 words)

  
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Boston was led by Michael Watson (UVA 97’) with 4 g, 1 a, Mike Battista (Loyola 00’) 2 g, Connor Gill (UVA 02’) and David Evans (Brown 96’) 1g.
Boston scored one more time on a sweet shot from Watson who drove around the left side lip of the crease and sent in a touch one-handed lefty scoop shot that got by Cattrano (3-0).
Boston Head Coach Scott Hiller’s wife had a better day at the office when her team, Team Fury, beat Team Vapor in the first ever Warrior Professional Women’s Lacrosse game.
www.lax.com /stories/897   (1930 words)

  
 Inside Lacrosse - News
The Cannons play their final regular season game on August 14 against the Philadelphia Barrage at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, PA. Game time is 7:00 pm and coverage on the Boston Cannons Web Radio Network Presented by New Balance begins at 6:45 pm.
Boston has already clinched the top seed in the playoffs and will face the #4 seed on Friday, August 20 at 8:00 pm in the second game of the semi-final doubleheader.
Power-play Conversions: Baltimore - 2 of 4, Boston - 3 of 11.
www.insidelacrosse.com /page.cfm?Cat=3&tabbar=0&pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=69259   (870 words)

  
 ROYAL ROOTERS -> The Boston Cannons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Cannons also set the postseason record for most points in a quarter with 11 in the second frame, breaking the mark of eight, and points in a half with 16 in the first half, besting the old record of 13, which was set by Long Island against Boston last season.
Boston was no doubt looking for revenge after their last game at Nickerson Field two weeks ago, in which the Bayhawks shut down the Cannons offense.
With the Cannons up 17-5 at halftime, the Nickerson faithful could sense a trip to the Championship Game was on the horizon, but the Bayhawks made it a game in the second half keeping pace with the Cannons throughout the third before attempting a comeback in the fourth quarter.
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 Encyclopedia: Boston Cannons
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Boston has qualified for the MLL playoffs 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Boston sports Major League Lacrosse is a professional lacrosse league played in the United States.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Boston-Cannons   (637 words)

  
 LAX!!!!
(Bridgeport, CT - August 9, 2002) - The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse beat the Bridgeport Barrage 17-15 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. The win moves Boston into a tie with Rochester for the final spot in the 2002 Major League Lacrosse post season.
The Cannons won their third straight game, beating the Rochester Rattlers 17-15 at Frontier Field in Rochester, NY.
The Cannons also become the first team in MLL history to win the back end of a true back-to-back series.
www.e-lacrosse.com /2002/mllbr/b1.html   (252 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse beat the Long Island Lizards 17-16 in their season opener, in front of a Cannons record 6,312 at Boston University’s Nickerson Field.
Boston trailed by as many as 5 goals (10-5 with 10:23 left in the third) before mounting a comeback.
The Cannons made it 10-8 after an Evans two-pointer with 7:32 remaining in the third quarter, which was followed by a Battista tally that cut the lead to one with 1:27 to go in the third.
www.laxpower.com /news/stories.php?story=2004-2502   (2312 words)

  
 Boston Cannons leave Lowell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse will move from Lowell to Boston University's Nickerson Field when the season opens in May.
The Cannons 2004 seven-game home schedule will kick off May 22 when the defending MLL champion, the Long Island Lizards, visit the 9,575-seat stadium.
With the Cannons' change of facility, Boston truly becomes the hub of professional lacrosse.
www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/20040130/SP_017.htm   (148 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
Boston, MA (February 9, 2004) — The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that former goaltender Bill Daye has returned from retirement and will compete for a spot on the Cannons roster for the 2004 season.
The Cannons’ organization did a great job of bringing together not only a talented group of players but a group of individuals who you enjoy being and playing with.
He was the Cannons team MVP in 2001 the same season he was selected as a starter in the MLL All-Star game.
www.laxpower.com /news/stories.php?story=2004-1566   (529 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
Boston, MA (January 26, 2004) — The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse are proud to announce Boston University’s Nickerson Field as its new home.
“Boston University is pleased to host the Boston Cannons Professional Lacrosse Team,” said Joseph P. Mercurio, executive vice president of the University, “making yet another major league sports team accessible to the residents of Greater Boston.
Moving to Boston is a major step towards achieving the goal of making the Cannons a permanent fixture in the major league professional sports landscape.
www.laxpower.com /news/stories.php?story=2004-1533   (681 words)

  
 Inside Lacrosse - News
Boston becomes the only team in 2002, and just the second team in MLL history to win the season series against the Lizards.
The Cannons have won four games in a row, the three before tonight were all on the road.
Boston came out on fire in the fourth, with Tim Byrnes scoring right off of the faceoff, and Scott Doyle following it up with a two-pointer, breaking the game wide open and giving Boston a commanding 16-12 lead.
www.insidelacrosse.com /page.cfm?Cat=3&tabbar=0&pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=43749   (658 words)

  
 Cannons shooting for top in crowded Boston scene
The Cannons open their fourth season on Saturday night at 7 at their new home, Boston University's Nickerson Field, against the defending MLL champ Long Island Lizards, who belted Boston 20-14 in the MLL semifinals last August.
Heading into their grand Boston opening, the Cannons' season-ticket base is at 1,646, up from 1,451 in Lowell last year.
Cannons' attackman Conor Gill, lacrosse's emerging poster boy, may be the finest passer the game has seen.
www.alllacrosseamerica.com /artman/member/Pro/Cannons_shooting.shtml   (826 words)

  
 Cannons shooting for MLL crown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Cannons have been here before -- this is their fourth straight trip to the MLL's final four -- but the circumstances are different this time.
This year, the Cannons clinched their berth early, winning seven of their first eight games before coasting to a 1-4 record to close out the regular season.
Boston had a rough time on defense this season, leading the league in goals against with 227.
www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/20040820/SP_005.htm   (441 words)

  
 LAX!!!!
The Baltimore Bayhawks got all they could handle from the Boston Cannons in the second semifinal of the first-ever MLL Championship Weekend at Kennedy Stadium in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Cannons goaltender Bill Daye was superb between the pipes.
Boston trailed Baltimore 5 to 3 at the end of the first quarter.
www.e-lacrosse.com /2001/mllsem/b1.html   (475 words)

  
 Cannons at Rochester Saturday - OurSports Central
Boston got the better of Rochester in the first contest with a 21-19 win over the Rattlers at Nickerson Field on June 5.
The next Cannons win combined with the next Philadelphia loss clinches Boston’s fourth straight playoff appearance… The Cannons are 3 and 4 all-time against the Rochester Rattlers… Four of the seven meetings between the Cannons and Rattlers have been decided by one goal.
They are second to last in goals against however with 122… The Cannons lead the MLL in power play goals with 18… Cannons attackman David Evans scored twice against the Barrage, giving him 100 goals for his MLL career.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3061237&l_id=&t_id=   (1053 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Lacrosse / Out without a bang: Cannons falter in final
The crowd of 8,279 exulted when the Cannons (9-5) got on the board first, on the first of three goals by midfielder Steve Dusseau with 12:19 to play in the first quarter.
The Cannons, who had lost three of their last four regular-season games but finished first in the six-team American Division, were disappointed with their performance.
The Cannons called a timeout with less than a minute to play, hoping to regroup and score a goal from behind the arc to tie the game.
www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/lacrosse/articles/2004/08/23/out_without_a_bang_cannons_falter_in_final   (712 words)

  
 Boston Cannons
May 25, 2005 - The Cannons announced today a partnership with Toyota, making Toyota the Official Automobile of the Boston Cannons, according to Cannons President Matt Dwyer.
In addition to that designation, Toyota will have a presence at all Cannons home games with on-field signage, scoreboard signage and an interactive presence in the Cannons Fan Zone.
The Cannons open their 2005 season at Philadelphia on Sunday May 29 at 7:00PM.
bostoncannons.com /news/?id=1633   (207 words)

  
 Jeff Bryan Selected By The Boston Cannons In MLL College Draft :: Black Knights' Captain Third Round Pick and 15th ...
The Cannons' roster will swell to 35 to accommodate the 2004 college draftees (23-man active roster, 7-man practice squad and 5-man college draftee roster).
Boston then has 30-days to activate their college draftees or they will be placed back into the MLL player pool.
Boston is 2-0 and in first place in the American Division of the MLL.
www.cstv.com /sports/m-lacros/stories/060404aag.html   (514 words)

  
 Ten Consecutive Goals By #11 Irish Key Rally For 14-11 Exhibition Win Over MLL's Boston Cannons :: Notre Dame went on a ...
Boston struck back with four consecutive goals late in the third and early in the final stanza.
The Cannons connected on their first five shots on goal to take a 5-0 advantage with 7:00 remaining in the opening period before Howell got the Irish on the scoreboard at the 1:06 mark off an assist from Hubschmann.
Boston finished second in the American Division with a 7-5 record in 2003, advancing to the MLL semifinals for the third consecutive season.
und.collegesports.com /sports/m-lacros/recaps/021504aaa.html   (818 words)

  
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Boston Cannons vs Phi 07/27/02 5 Baltimore Bayhawks @ Roc 05/22/04 5 3.
Boston Cannons @ Roc 07/19/03 4 Philadelphia Barrage vs Roc 08/14/03 4 5.
Boston Cannons vs LI 07/06/01 58 Long Island Lizards vs NJ 08/10/03 58 Baltimore Bayhawks @ Roc 05/22/04 58 9.
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 Boston Cannons name new head coach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Cannons finished the 2001 season with a 3-11 record.
Boston made the post-season, losing to Baltimore in the semifinals of the MLL's Championship Weekend.
As assistant coach and Director of Player Personnel for the Cannons in 2001, Hiller was in charge of player conditioning and played an active role in the Cannons' drafts and midseason player acquisitions.
www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/20011106/SP_009.htm   (453 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Cannons win second straight
With a lift from Conor Gill's late heroics, the Boston Cannons slipped past the Baltimore Bayhawks, 22-21, last night in Major League Lacrosse action at Towson University in Baltimore.
Staked to a 17-12 lead at the half, the Cannons were outscored, 8-2, in the third quarter, and were forced to play catchup, a game the Cannons are getting used to.
The Cannons are back in action June 5 (7 p.m.) as they host Rochester at Nickerson Field.
www.boston.com /sports/articles/2004/05/28/cannons_win_second_straight   (213 words)

  
 After Three seasons, Cannons Leaving Lowell for Boston
LOWELL The Boston Cannons are leaving Lowell not because they weren't successful here, but because they were too successful here.
Gross said he would be "forever grateful for the role Lowell played in the Cannons' development," but that increased marketing opportunities and other logistics led the team to Boston.
The move to Boston, said Gross, will not only make it more convenient for a lot of those fans, but also provides increased opportunities in the areas of sponsorship, marketing and merchandise sales.
www.alllax.com /artman/member/Pro/Cannons_in_Boston.shtml   (387 words)

  
 Brian Giordano Selected By Boston Cannons In Major League Lacrosse Draft :: Recent graduate becomes fifth ND player ...
Midfielder Brian Giordano (Princeton, N.J./Hun School), who graduated last month after four years as a starter for the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team, was selected by the Boston Cannons as the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Collegiate Draft earlier this month.
The Cannons have started the 2005 season with three consecutive victories to climb atop the National Division of the MLL.
Boston will be featured on the league's ESPN2 game of the week three more times this season: June 28 vs. New Jersey (5 p.m.
und.collegesports.com /sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/061605aac.html   (540 words)

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