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Blacksburg defensive lineman Marquis Steadman now knows what it means to be a "Friday Night Warrior." It's hard core. Steadman and other Blacksburg football players received T-shirts with this message in the locker room shortly after a 35-12 victory over Dixie. The good feeling from the win has carried over onto the practice field. More ... Sports club to hold fundraiser Benna's Sports Club will hold the Bridgette Lister Cancer Golf Tournament benefit on Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m. The second annual event will be held at The Creek golf course at Camp Croft. Entry fees are $220 for a four member team. Hole sponsorships are $125. For more information, contact Benna's at (864) 415-0059. More ... The beginning of the region schedule brings optimism. And, hopefully, a few more wins for the Gaffney Indians. After posting a disappointing 3-3 region mark, incluiding three losses at home, the Indians open the region schedule Friday against 2-4 York. More ... S.C. State 28, Florida A&M 21 Former Gaffney High product Malcolm Long completed 18 of 29 passes for 171 yards to help South Carolina State to a 28-21 win over Florida A&M. He had two touchdown passes to receiver Oliver "Tre" Young to help S.C. More ... SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds made a rare public appearance Tuesday and said he is enjoying life away from baseball. "I'm happy now that I have more time," Bonds told the crowd at the kickoff event of the Macy's Christmas tree lighting. "I've actually enjoyed myself immensely. More ... EXTRA SPECIAL DAY - Ledger staff writer Tim Gulla had an extra-special day on the golf course Sept. 28 while playing along with his favorite golfing partner. Tim, at right, shot his first hole-in-one at Waterford Golf Club in Rock Hill, acing the 8th hole, a par 3 playing 127 yards that day. A mere seven holes later, Tim's father, Tom, at left, recorded his first hole-in-one, acing the 15th hole, a par 3 playing 120 yards.The duo hadn't planned to play golf that day, deciding at the last minute to take advantage of the nice weather and an e-mail from the course advising them of some special deals on green fees. More ... Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a highand tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. More ... |
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