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June 22, 2009 / Sports

Post 109 thumps Greer, 19-6

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

The balls screamed off the Post 109's bats - culminating with 21 hits and a 19-6 victory over at Greer Saturday in a game that was as loud as it was long. More...

Softball camp June 22-25 The Gaffney High Softball Camp will begin today through June 25 at the Cherokee County Youth Sports Complex. Each session will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. The cost is $60. More...

Three summer youth hoop teams remain unbeaten

STAFF REPORTS

Only three Cherokee County youth basketball teams remain undefeated headed into the fourth week of the summer league at B.D. Lee Elementary. More...

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WILDCAT BASEBALL AWARDS - Blacksburg High baseball players are shown following an awards ceremony held shortly before the school year ended in May. More...

Sox edge Braves, 6-5

ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON - Nick Green homered just inside the right-field foul pole on the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth to give the Boston Red Sox a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. More...

Juniors split twinbill

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Uh-oh. That was undoubtedly the reaction of the York American Legion junior team pitcher who was trying to protect a one-run lead with the bases loaded and only one out in the bottom of the fifth inning on Friday. More...

POST 109 PROFILE

Name: Josh Mata Age: 15 Position: Catcher School: Gaffney High High School Stats: .360 batting average. Hobbies: Baseball and hanging out with friends. More...

SCHEDULE

Today American Legion Baseball Union at 7 p.m. Tuesday American Legion Baseball Chester at Post 109 Jr. 7 p.m. More...

Edwards wins Nationwide race

ASSOCIATED PRESS

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Carl Edwards didn't perform his usual celebratory backflip after winning at the Milwaukee Mile last year. It just didn't seem right after hearing the news that drag racer Scott Kalitta had died in a crash earlier that day. More...

Barnes holds 1-stroke lead at U.S. Open

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Halfway through his third round, Ricky Barnes had a six-shot lead and a smile to match in the U.S. Open. Ten holes later, with darkness gathering, he couldn't get off Bethpage Black fast enough. More...