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IagainstI
Comments: 1
Joined: 09/17/2007
04/18/2008 08:44:39 AM
To whom it may concern,

I do enjoy reading the stores about our local school sports and recreation sports. I was wondering if a thought of putting high school box scores into the sports section. I think it would be a wonderful addition to sports second and can give gratification to the student athlete to see the box score, especially if it reads 3-4 HR, Double, 4 RBIs, and 3 run scored. Or a pitcher with a line of 6 innings pitched 7 Ks, 2 BB, 1 ER, and a win. I feel that adding box scores to the sports section could be good for the students and our local school sports. I just think of Josh Smoker that pitched for Calhoun last year and this year he is playing rookie ball for the Washington Nationals farm team. Lastly, I think it would be a good tool, if another scout came through the area looking for the next Josh Smoker. All the scout would have to do is pick up the paper and see the outline of the game via the box score. We have talent in our area and I think adding box scores can only help our high school community.

Thanks

BTW- I follow minor league baseball as well and I would also like to see the Rome Braves box score in the paper.

I against I
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TimeTraveler
Comments: 898
Joined: 04/18/2007
01/07/2008 07:15:18 PM
Support the Lafayette High School Varsity Wrestling Team...

The mountain bears are building a tradition of excellence on the mat, one that should last
for a long time.

2004 AAAA STATE DUALS CHAMPIONS
2007 AA STATE DUALS RUNNER UP
2007 AA STATE TRADITIONAL CHAMPIONS

TT
Local sports
reglkw
Comments: 1
Joined: 01/07/2008
01/07/2008 04:31:06 PM
Polk County Youth Baseball sign ups are currently going on, and ends Feb 9th!
Polk County Youth Baseball is affiliated with Dizzy Dean now.
If you have children in Polk County or know someone in Polk County, please let them
know about these dates. Unfortunately ALOT of people dont know about these dates.
It's going to be a great year, for us!
Website:
playpcyb.com
Georgia Tech fires Gailey after disappointing season
cck36
Comments: 116
Joined: 03/29/2007
11/27/2007 05:26:08 PM
There's always junior college.
Georgia Tech fires Gailey after disappointing season
DriveByTruckerz
Comments: 1
Joined: 11/26/2007
11/26/2007 02:49:11 PM
So long! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!
Local sports
famlam60
Comments: 1
Joined: 10/24/2007
10/24/2007 07:04:02 PM
I JUST WANT TO THANK DIANE SMITH, AND HER GREAT YELLOW JACKET SOFTBALL TEAM FOR SUCH A GREAT SEASON. MY WIFE, AUDREY, AND I, LARRY MARTIN, HAVE NO CHILDREN ON THE TEAM, BUT WE TRAVELED AROUND TO WATCH THE GIRLS PLAY THEIR HEART OUT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Tour De Georgia 2007
NewMommy
Comments: 7
Joined: 04/20/2007
04/25/2007 03:53:56 PM
The reason you don't remember the inconvenience is because you were out enjoying the festivities. You were taking advantage of an event your community was offering and therefore it wasn't a big deal. The Tour really isn't any different from any other community event. There is food, activities, music and a parade of sorts. It lasts all day in some areas as does most any other event. It really isn't all that bad. Why can't we look at the bright side of things instead of constantly finding a reason to complain?
Tour De Georgia 2007
shannonres
Comments: 32
Joined: 01/17/2006
04/25/2007 12:22:07 PM
Because citizens actually "want" to be a part of parades.... and I don't recall ever not being able to get home because of the Christmas or Shrine parade, both of which bring visitors to our town. Pretty sure these parades have never been bailed out financially, either. Don't be misled by the "tourism dollars" marketing strategy. I've been on the inside and know how and why those figures are tallied.
Tour De Georgia 2007
NewMommy
Comments: 7
Joined: 04/20/2007
04/25/2007 10:57:06 AM
While the Tour did close down roads for a couple of hours (depending on your location), so do parades. Why do citizens not complain when they can't cross a road because the local high school marching band and little beauty queens are cruising past? At least the Tour brings tourism dollars to the communities.
Tour De Georgia 2007
shannonres
Comments: 32
Joined: 01/17/2006
04/25/2007 09:59:39 AM
Here's a thought.... the TDGa raised $70,000 for the American Cancer Coalition, after being bailed out by AT&T at the last minute. It closed numerous community roads, caused tons of traffic hassles for citizens, affected regularly scheduled events and business operations. However, the Relay for Life, which did not close any roads, did not cause any traffic hassles, did not affect other community events in a negative way, has been in our community for a longer period of time, and did not block any businesses, raised over $250,000. Wonder which one I'll support from now on????