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Zany reliever who set World Series record dead at 70
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer
     Moe Drabowsky, the prankster pitcher who delighted in putting pythons in teammates' shoes and wound up as a World Series star for the Baltimore Orioles when they won their first championship in 1966, is dead. He was 70.
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Blue Devils, Pack go overtime in youth league
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
     The Blue Devils and Wolfpack had to work overtime to determine a winner in the Cherokee County Youth Basketball League Friday at B.D. Lee Elementary School.
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Batters in for long night with aces on mound
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
     The batters have the tough part of today's game between American Legion League VI rivals Gaffney Post 109 and Spartanburg Post 28.
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Baseball skills honed at new Fielder's Choice
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
     Whether you are a little leaguer learning to hit a curveball or an all-region high school player, the newly-opened Fielder's Choice offers something every batter could use more of time in the batting cage.
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POST 109 PROFILE
     Name: Justin Phillips Age: 17 Position: Second base
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BRIEFS
     The junior qualifier for the Cherokee County Amateur Golf Tournament will be held at Gaffney Country Club on Tuesday, June 20. The fee is $20. Contact Chris Wood at 489-4607 for tee times.
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SCHEDULE
     Today American Legion Baseball Post 109 at Spartanburg. 7 p.m.
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Hamlin impresses with win at Pocono 500
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
     LONG POND, Pa. - Denny Hamlin earned some handcramping bragging rights in the garage with the way he beats other drivers playing racing video games.
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Mavs grab 2-0 lead
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
     DALLAS - Jerry Stackhouse's 3-pointer split the net while he tumbled into his teammates' arms. He extricated himself from the jubilant Dallas bench and headed upcourt, pausing momentarily for a wide-eyed hug with coach Avery Johnson.
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