Strickland: Experience matters
Veterans key to Indians' early success
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      During Gaffney's recent run of success, veteran leadership has been one of the key components to the team's winning formula. Players like Tyson Petty, Malcolm Long, J.B. Shippy and Johnny Woods played a large role during the past three years for the Indians.
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Busy day for U.S. in Beijing
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      BEIJING— On a hot, hazy morning, the U.S. softball team sweated like never before. This seemingly unbeatable team that produced one rout after another as if off an assembly line was pushed to the edge Wednesday — a 4-1 victory over Japan that went to extra innings.
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Blacksburg making final plans for opener
"I just wish we had a little more time."
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      The mission is fairly clear for Blacksburg in preparing for Friday's season opener against Walhalla. Blacksburg's ability to pressure Walhalla senior quarterback Rob Middleton and avoid costly turnovers will go a long way to determining the game's outcome.
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Clemson ready to put questions aside
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      CLEMSON— Clemson coach Tommy Bowden shares his dad's folksy style and his dogged penchant for landing the country's best players. He's also inherited something else Florida State coach Bobby Bowden battled for years— a reputation as a coach who can't win the big one.
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BRIEFS
      County church softball league gearing up The 2008 Cherokee County church softball league is open for those wishing to sign-up for this season. Youth league will open for play Sept. 2. The deadline to signup is Aug. 25.
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