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Some XS BS and the DH

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Old third basemen become first basemen, and old first basemen become designated hitters. George Brett I never liked the idea of the designated hitter. Pitchers are supposed to hit or at least try. And don’t give me that business about the DH prolonging careers.
Martial artists from 12 martial arts schools came together at Lake Oconee Academy in to participate T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Local Martial Arts School Hosts 11th Annual Tang Soo Do Karate Championship

Staff Reports
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Ray Saltamacchio, owner and Master Instructor of Saltamacchio’s Tang Soo Do Karate School, is proud to announce that after a two-year delay due to COVID restrictions the school was able to once again hold its annual Tang Soo Do Karate Championship.
Ames Johnson (21) picked up a hit, scored a run and made a sterling defensive play that may have saved a run. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Ames Johnson (21) picked up a hit, scored a run and made a sterling defensive play that may have saved a run. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Game one, done; Gators have two more

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Gatewood Gators baseball team knocked off the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans in game one of the quarterfinals of the GISA state baseball tournament on May 2, but Edmund Burke didn’t want to play a second game on Friday.
Two Putnam County infielders look on as an umpire calls the Vidalia baserunner safe at second. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Two Putnam County infielders look on as an umpire calls the Vidalia baserunner safe at second. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Vidalia sweeps War Eagles in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Putnam County baseball team saw its 2022 season end at the hands of top-seed Vidalia this past Friday. The Indians proved to be the better team on the diamond, defeating the No. 4-seed War Eagles 16-1 and 14-1, respectively.
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XFINITY RECAP

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Josh Berry answered a runner-up finish last year at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway with a victory Saturday in the A-Game 200 at the track, holding off his JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier by .604-seconds.
Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with a sweet burnout after winning the Cup Series DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne at Dover Motor Speedway Monday. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with a sweet burnout after winning the Cup Series DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne at Dover Motor Speedway Monday. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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Points-leader Elliott backs up status with first Cup win of 2022

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Cup Series standings leader Chase Elliott earned his first victory of the season in Monday’s weather-delayed DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. Elliott led the final 53 laps of the 400-lapper and pulled away from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for a 2.
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Darlington Raceway

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, FS1 • Location: 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington, SC • Nicknamed “The Lady in Black” and “The Track Too Tough to Tame.” These two titles provide some indication of the respect and awe NASCAR drivers and fans have for Darlington, the oldest superspeedway hosting Cup events.
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Get your mom a card and some flowers on Mother’s Day

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 5, 2022
I closed my eyes, begin to pray Then tears of joy stream down my face With arms wide open under the sunlight Welcome to this place, I’ll show you everything With arms wide open With arms wide open Creed: Songwriters Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti If you spent 47 hours watching the NFL Draft...
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More PCHS baseball photos

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
A meeting at the mound, featuring several Putnam County players. ARELLA CASH/Staff Vidalia’s Hughes Graham (18) tries to beat out a throw to first base. ARELLA CASH/Staff Putnam County catcher Mark Winslette (16) tries to frame a pitch for a strike. ARELLA CASH/Staff
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War Eagles honor senior baseball players

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Photos by ARELLA CASH/Staff Joa Burton (28) Thad Griffith (12) Chase Lupton (14) Gerald Kilgore (2) Drennan Vaughn (18) Seniors warm up before their matchup against the Warriors. Traditional parent senior pitch
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