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	W		L
Manhattan Mayhem	2	-	0
Bronx Gridlock	2	-	0
Brooklyn Bombshells	0	-	2
Queens of Pain	0	-	2

The Gotham summer heats up when the Manhattan Mayhem take the track against the Bronx Gridlock. Last season's rookie-heavy Mayhem was bloodied by Gridlock, but in 2009 both teams are undefeated.

The Gridlock has showed its strength time and again, with its intimidating combination of star jammers Bonnie Thunders, Beatrix Slaughter, and Luna Impact (MVP of the July 11th bout against the Brooklyn Bombshells), plus devastating blockers including Ginger Snap and Kandy Kakes.

This year, Mayhem has gelled with tight teamwork under the leadership of veterans Sweet Sherry Pie and Fisti Cuffs. Sophomore jammer Em Dash stole the single-bout high scoring record (81) in the Mayhem's first bout of the season, and the blocking of All-Stars Surly Temple, Polly Gone, Miss American Thighs has already proven impassable for Queens and Brooklyn -- how will the Bronx fare?

Halftime entertainment will feature a family-friendly performance from THE LOVE SHOW, and DJ Shakey will spin the music before and during the bout.

This faceoff takes place at the Hunter College Sportsplex, at the southwest corner of Lexington Ave and 68th Street in Manhattan, directly at the 68th street stop on the (6) subway line and near the (F) train stop at 63rd street.

The Hunter College Sportsplex is wheelchair-accessible; for specific questions about access, leave a message at the Gotham Girls hotline: (888) 830-2253.

Tickets for this bout available at Brown Paper Tickets
Doors @ 6:30, Whistle @ 8:30
General Admission: $19.75 in advance, $23 at the door.
VIP trackside seats: $29.75 (advance only)
Don't be disappointed at the door - get tickets now!
Or, if you prefer not to purchase on line,
call Brown Paper Tickets directly at 800-838-3006.

Show your borough pride and cheer for your home teams.
HOT TIP — skaters love fan-made signs!

Tickets for the whole season of action are available at http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/events.

Afterparty at Manitoba's - 99 Avenue B, between 6th and 7th street.

The Bronx Gridlock continued their domination over the Brooklyn Bombshells, winning for the fourth consecutive year, 131-56.

Miss the bout? Read about it through the eyes of a new derby fan as Linnea Covington continues her season-long coverage of the Gotham Girls in New York Press.

When the tattooed Brooklyn babe Carmen Monoxide (No. 12) played against Thunders, the crowed was treated to one of the best, and most showy, moves of the evening. Like a bat out of hell, Bronx captain Kandy Kakes (No. 'Perfect 10') slammed into Monoxide, knocking her clear off the ring, ending the jam. Addressing her fans, Kakes spun around and sent kisses to the cheering crowd.

	1st half	2nd half	Total Points	Penalty Box Trips
Bronx Gridlock	48	83	131	15
Brooklyn Bombshells	41	17	58	24

Highest scoring jammers:
Luna Impact (Bronx) 50 points (8 jams)
Bonnie Thunders (Bronx) 42 points (16 jams)
Beatrix Slaughter (Bronx) 30 points (10 jams)
Papierschnitt (Brooklyn) 15 points (7 jams)
Aunti Christ (Brooklyn) 15 points (8 jams)
Carmen Monoxide (Brooklyn) 11 points (8 jams)
OMG WTF (Brooklyn) 11 points (8 jams)

Team MVPs:
Bronx - Luna Impact
Brooklyn - OMG WTF

At halftime, the capacity crowd was treated to a halftime exhibition of bicycle polo.

The Bombshells next play at home against the Queens of Pain on September 26. The Bombshells are also planning a late August vacation sail up to Portland for a friendly scrimmage with Maine Roller Derby's all star team, the Port Authorities.

The Gotham Girls continue to attack this summer's fun with wild abandon! Past and upcoming summer events include:

July 15: the Gotham Girls participated in 'Ode to Odd Sports' night at Keyspan Park, cheering the Brooklyn Cyclones' defeat of the Williamsport Crosscutters.

July 29: the Gotham Girls appeared at the Coney Island USA Freak Bar to sign copies of their photo spread in the debut issue of Rebel Ink Magazine.

August 13: The Robot Chicken Star Wars II DVD release party (details below).

August 18 and August 19: GGRD will be appearing at concerts by The Breeders, at the Bowery Ballroom.

The Breeders are noted supporters of women's flat track roller derby, having recently featured skaters from St. Louis's Arch Rival Roller Girls in their video for 'Fate to Fatal.'

August 13, 8pm -- Robot Chicken On Wheels '09 comes to the Big Apple!

The Gotham Girls team with Cartoon Network's Adult Swim to produce a night of all-ages roller skating fun, Robot Chicken-style, with appearances by show masterminds Seth Green, Matt Senreich, and Breckin Meyer!

This unprecedently awesome skating party will be held at the rink at Riverbank State Park - 679 Riverside Drive, in Manhattan. By subway, take the #1 train to 145th street, and the park's entrance is a block away at 145th and Riverside.

Be sure to arrive early as this FREE event is 'first come -- first served,' and you won't want to miss the skating chickens, the prizes, the photo booths, or the live music by Gym Class Heroes.

Become a fan of Robot Chicken on Wheels '09 on Facebook to check out videos, photos, and updates from the tour. Learn how to beat the crowd and get admitted an hour early at the tour's official web site.

Following this event, drop by the Gotham Girls' own Après-Skate party at the Ding Dong Lounge, starting at 11:30pm, with awesome drink specials including $2 PBR cans. (@ Columbus btw 105th and 106th, suggested league donation $5)

Roller derby is ready for its Hollywood closeup!

"Whip It" marks the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, and stars Ellen Page (Juno) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River, Pollock) plays Bliss' disapproving mother, while Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) and Juliette Lewis (Old School) play roller derby stars. Also with Eve, Jimmy Fallon, and Daniel Stern, along with a handful of WFTDA skaters as extras and stunt performers.

Visit the official Whip It web site to watch the trailers, discover your own derby name, meet derby teams from around the country, create your own player card, and more.

Stay in touch with the Gotham Girls on Facebook or Twitter to find out where and when the Gotham Girls will be cheering the action all together when the film is released on October 9th!

Roller derby continues to soar in national popularity -- if you looked carefully, you'd have spotted Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming in the crowd at July's Bronx vs. Brooklyn match!

This fall, roller derby will be everywhere you turn. To explore ways to be part of the growing popularity of roller derby in New York City, contact sponsorship@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com.

The GGRD video production team presents another fun collection of action footage from the 2009 season to date. This footage will be playing in heavy rotation — every ten minutes! — on wide screen high-def television monitors every day for the two weeks leading up to the August 8 bout, at these fun locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan:

• Bushwick Country Club
• Voodoo Lounge
• No Idea
• Turtle Bay Lounge (upstairs)
• Dylan Murphy's

Get fired up for the August 8 showdown by hitting these bars and cheering for the Gotham Girls each time they hit the screen!

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