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Smith Post brings top pitching to state tournament, looking for more offense
Smith Post opens the American Legion baseball state tournament with a game on Sunday afternoon. The Rome-based team, winner of the District V tournament, brings a trio of top starting pitchers and strong defense. If the offense can create just a little more, said manager Ryan Hickey, the team has a shot at its first state title since 1998.
Pink Chou Chou wins Vernon NYSS; MacDonald wins five
Vernon, NY — Pink Chou Chou and driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (July 26) at Vernon Downs. Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29. As they reached the backstretch, Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and controlled the half in :58.3 and three-quarters in 1:27.2. As they reached the stretch, Pink Chou Chou popped out of the two-hole and challenged for the lead. Pink Chou Chou wore down Royal Mission to get her first career victory in 1:56.0. My Debt Collector (Mark MacDonald) finished third.
ROUNDING THIRD: Hold yourself to a higher standard
My office in Oriskany has a lot of pictures from the past. Since I also function as the president of the alumni association, we have a lot of old school mementoes. The other day, I happened to be looking at a pic of the 1948 mixed chorus at OCS. There were about 48 of them. Those days are long gone. What was evident, though, was how well-dressed and “normal” looking those kids were. Nice white dresses on the girls and slacks, white shirt and ties on the boys. I miss those days. This was long before fast foods and soda pop began to erode our national visage.
Live and Local Stock Car Racing Set for July 26 at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON, NY – The 2024 season at Utica-Rome Speedway resumes this Friday, July 26 for a return to weekly racing action. Charles Tibbitts Masonry and Stretch’s Lawncare & Landscaping present the full card of racing this coming Friday. The 3 Bastards Brewing Modifieds headline the final Friday of...
Rapids matchup against Boonville canceled by rain
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids have two chances to clinch a home playoff game. Watertown’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League home matchup at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds against the Boonville Lumberjacks was canceled by rain. The game will not be made up. The Rapids and...
NYSS freshman trotters invade Vernon on Friday
Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs plays host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (July 26). Chapvious (Jason Bartlett) leads a strong field of eight as the 5-2 morning line favorite. The Devious Man-Chaperess filly is trained by George Ducharme. She has two wins in three starts including NYSS wins at Yonkers and Buffalo.
Snow Ridge Scholarship Golf Classic October 5th
Boonville, NY – The Snow Ridge Scholarship Golf Classic is back and better than ever this fall! Originally planned for summer, the event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 5th, to ensure a fantastic experience for all participants. This exciting event is a fundraiser for the Snow Ridge Scholarship Fund, which aims to award two scholarships in the Fall of 2024. One scholarship will be awarded to a Snow Ridge employee who is a high school senior or college student, and the other will go to a local high school senior interested in a career in outdoor recreation or hospitality.
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