Sports Scene
Will Stern, NBA issue refund checks
Ross Wood Sports Editor
      I have to wonder if NBA president David Stern and league officials will be mailing any refund checks to current owners and players following the recent allegation that one of their longtime referees bet on games, including some that he was working.
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The countdown for opening day begins
      The Clarke County High School Bulldogs hit the gridiron practice field Monday afternoon along with the rest of the AHSAA schools in preparation for the season opener at T.R. Miller on Aug. 31. Here coach Allan Floyd takes the snap from center. In the upper right photo Otis Jackson drinks water to ...
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Local teams ranked in polls
      The annual Alabama Sports Writers Association pre-season high school ranking were released recently and this area's teams showed the same strength that carried them to a pair of state titles and one runner-up last year. Defending state champion Leroy in Class 2A and Sweet Water in Class 1A were v...
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Babes start v'ball practice
      The Clarke County High School Babes braved the steamy heat of the gym as they prepare for the upcoming season. They have about three weeks before their season starts on Aug. 28. They hope to continue on the success they had last year when they advanced to the state volleyball tournament. Here coac...
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Work continues for gridiron Gators
      Now that they are in full gear, the Clarke Prep School Gators, have turned their attention to preparing for the Patrician Saints in the season opener in Butler. The two schools have staged some classic battles the past several years. The Gators have over 35 out for fall drills.
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Junior Lady Gators have volleyball camp
      To continue their winning ways and to build for the future the Clarke Prep School Lady Gators junior high team as well as other elementary age girls participated in a two-day camp earlier in the week. "To keep the program at the level it is, we have to continue to build on the talent we have," Coa...
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Fans get glimpse of Tide football squad
      This past Saturday was Fan Day at the Capstone in Tuscaloosa and fans got a chance to see their team in a practice environment as well as a chance to meet the players and coaches. Here former Clarke County High lineman B.J. Stabler (61) blocks as Coach Nick Saban watches.
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Reader follows county's pro baseball players
      Dear Editor, What a great edition last week! The old pictures were of great interest. As a baseball nut I was especially pleased with the picture of the 1932 Fulton baseball team. My father, Will Edge, is the person in the photo shown as "MGR.
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