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April 16, 2008 / Sports

More options for boys of summer

American Legion to field a junior team for age 17 and under

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

There's another attractive option for the proverbial boys of summer. American Legion Post 109 will field a junior team for players 17 and under (born on or after Jan. More...

BRIEFS

Chamber golf tourney slated for April 19 The 2008 Annual Member Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, April 18, at Cherokee National Golf Club. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. More...

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COACH CURTIS HONORED - Former Gaffney High football assistant coach Ed Foster presents the Football Coaches Association of South Carolina Distinquished Coaches Award to former Gaffney High football coach A.L. More...

Indians rally for pair of key wins

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

The Gaffney High baseball team had a big task on Monday and Tuesday: beat Byrnes and Mauldin to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Indians accomplished the task in dramatic fashion. More...

Hopper, Gaffney golfers remain on roll

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney's Matthew Hopper is playing some jaw-dropping golf. After finishing fourth on the individual leaderboard at the prestigious Hardaway Invitational this weekend, More...

Eagles slam Blacksburg

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

The Blacksburg High baseball team will have to wait a little longer to learn if it has qualified for postseason play. More...

Tiger to miss month after knee surgery

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Tiger Woods had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday to repair cartilage damage, his second operation in five years on the same knee. He is expected to miss at least a month while he recovers. More...

Olsen, Marlins blank Braves

Scott Olsen pitched seven sharp innings of five-hit ball, leading the Florida Marlins to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Olsen (2-0) struck out three and did not walk a batter. He threw 84 pitches, 62 for strikes. More...