Play-in bracket could give losers second lease on life
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      A quick three-game sweep of Fort Mill in the opening round of the American Legion playoffs a few weeks ago guarantees Post 109 a spot in a play-in bracket for the state tournament. Team director Jug Wallace learned of the bracket after receiving a phone call from an American Legion baseball official.
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Stayin' alive
Complete game by Jackson helps Post 109 force series back to Gaffney
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Post 109 pitcher Bobby Jackson has played in clutch moments in the past two years , being called by manager Jeff Osment to bail the team out of tough situations.
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Lady Indians return from successful trip to Chapel Hill
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney girls basketball coach Stacey Parris has a good idea how her team will react the first time a game goes down to the wire this season. The Lady Indians went 7-2 in league play last week at a Carolina's Finest basketball camp held July 10-13 at the University of North Carolina.
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BRIEFS
      Granard football practice begins Aug. 12 Granard Middle School will begin football practice on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Players must have a physical performed by their family physician. Physical forms are available at the school office. Players should wear shorts, tennis shoes and a T-shirt to practice.
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Panthers get last two draftees into camp
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      CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers signed third-round draft pick Charles Godfrey and seventh-rounder Geoff Schwartz on Monday, leaving them with only two unsigned draft choices. Terms were not available. The only remaining draftees the Panthers have not yet signed are firstrounders Jonathan Stewart and Jeff Otah.
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Photo
     ALL DAY, EVERY DAY - 24/7 Fitness celebrated its grand opening July 19 at 311 Chesnee Highway. The business offers members unlimited access to its workout equipment throughout the year. Pictured are 24/7 members Michael Nix, Jeff George, Melissa George, owners Angela and Greg Chapa, staff members Mikel Bush and David Bush.
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Keller proving Nationwide independents can run strong
By RICK MINTER Cox News Service
      NASCAR's Nationwide Series has been dominated by Sprint Cup teams and drivers for years,man y racing in the No. 2 series because the cars were similar and teams could gain knowledge on Saturday that would help them in Sunday's main events.
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At Indianapolis, the racing takes a backseat to ... History & tradition
By RICK MINTER Cox News Service
      The Sprint Cup circuit heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard,a race that many rank just under the Daytona 500 in NASCAR prestige. But that doesn't mean it's always a great race. In fact, it's often the opposite. It's the history and heritage of the track that makes it big.
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Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS
Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Indianapolis.
      Gateway to success When a driver wins a Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway,it often becomes a gateway to greater accomplishments. The winner of Nationwide Series races at the Madison,Ill.,trac k has won the series title vfei times in recent years. Dale Earnhardt Jr. did it in 1998 and '99.
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