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Dover Motor Speedway 3 p.m. ET Sunday, FS1

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
• Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway (formerly Dover Downs International Speedway and later Dover International Speedway) has hosted at least one Cup Series race each year since 1969, including two per year from 1971 to 2020. • Nicknamed “The Monster Mile,” it was built in 1969 by Melvin L.
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Were you alive in ’65?

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The future ain’t what it used to be Yogi Berra Reporter and sports writer Lance McCurley asked me a question the other day that I didn’t necessarily want to answer “How old are you?” he inquired.
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Georgia duck hunting

James K. Pressley
Thursday, April 28, 2022
As a native Georgian, I have hunted almost everything we have to offer. The only two exceptions are bears and alligators. With that being said, nothing in my experience is more aggravating than duck hunting. Georgia ducks almost cost me my future once.
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Former assistant coach Bob Harrison

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 28, 2022
In one’s lifetime, many interesting people come your way, and for those who are especial, there are many positive adjectives that define them. Perhaps, the most resounding trait for the good men you come to know is that they are genuine.
Ben Paxson of Gatewood competes with six other athletes in the 100 meter hurdles. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Ben Paxson of Gatewood competes with six other athletes in the 100 meter hurdles. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Gatewood qualifies 14 for state track meet

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Gatewood boys track team didn’t win the Region 4-AA meet held at the school April 13 as it has in six of the last nine years, but the enough athletes qualified for the defending state champions to have a chance at winning the state meet this weekend.
The PCHS Lady Eagles found a way to win and move on to the next round of the state playoffs. KIM CASH/Staff

The PCHS Lady Eagles found a way to win and move on to the next round of the state playoffs. KIM CASH/Staff

Putnam girls win first-round thriller

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 21, 2022
A soccer match does not get any more intense and can’t be any closer than the hard fought first round matchup between Putnam County and Bacon County on April 14, but the Lady War Eagles found a way to win despite a determined Bacon County side.
B.J. Ruff catches the ball for an out at first base. KIM CASH/Staff

B.J. Ruff catches the ball for an out at first base. KIM CASH/Staff

Oglethorpe County sweeps War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Oglethorpe County (14-10, 8-2) swept Putnam County (14-7, 7-3) in a two-game series on the diamond last week. The Patriots defeated the War Eagles 9-3 on Tuesday, April 12 behind a strong pitching effort from junior Blane McFarland.
Marko Owensby battles with two Vidalia players for control of the play. KIM CASH/Staff

Marko Owensby battles with two Vidalia players for control of the play. KIM CASH/Staff

Putnam boys fall to Vidalia in first round

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Putnam County’s soccer season came to an abrupt and disappointing conclusion on April 15 at home with a 2-1 double overtime loss to Vidalia, the No. 4 seed from Region 2-AA. Jonathan Reid provided the only goal for Putnam.
Anna Williamson clears a hurdle in the 100-meter event. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Anna Williamson clears a hurdle in the 100-meter event. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Gatewood girls will be represented in state track meet

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Gatewood girls didn’t fare quite as well as the boys in the Region 4-AA track meet, but five members of the team qualified for the state meet. Two relay teams qualified for the state tournament in as well as three athletes in four events.
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