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A.J. Foyt deserves spot in NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR columnist Al Pearce is taking two weeks off to tidy up a heart-related issue at MCV/VCU Hospital in Richmond. In his absence, the Rocky Mount Telegram will reprint excerpts from his 2022 book with colleague Mike Hembree titled “50 First Victories: NASCAR Drivers’ Breakthrough Wins.” Today’s features A.J. Foyt. Hear the name “A.J. Foyt” and the first thing you probably jump to are four wins in the Indianapolis 500, victories in long-distance sports car races at LeMans, Sebring and Daytona Beach, a dozen USAC/CART...
Thompson finally reaches 100-win milestone with Blue Crabs
Tuesday evening when the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened their current home stand against the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars at Regency Furniture Stadium, longtime veteran ace hurler Daryl Thompson went to the mound looking for the elusive 100th win of his Atlantic League career during a season in which wins, uncharacteristically, have been difficult to attain. In recent years, Southern Maryland (37-41) has been among the elite teams in the Atlantic League and on the doorsteps of its first championship. But this season the Blue Crabs,...
Jacob Freeland tabbed to lead EC women's tennis
RICHMOND, Ind. – The Earlham College athletic department has filled its vacancy in women's tennis, hiring Jacob Freeland to serve as head coach of the program. Freeland comes to Earlham from NAIA Shawnee State University where he served as head men's and women's tennis coach for the Bears. In one full season leading Shawnee, Freeland brought the men's program from a 2-13 record to a 10-12 mark. Under his leadership, the women's team tied the program record for most wins in a season.
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