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Travelers in grand slam world series
     During the week of July 2430 the Union County Travelers played their first Grand Slam Tournament in Panama City Beach, Fla. The Panthers of consist of 13-14 year olds from Towns and Union Counties and
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High hopes for Panther Cross Country
By CHRISTIAN LEHMAN
     Union County High School cross-country team is gearing up for what should be another phenomenal season of running as they hope to make their tenth straight appearance at the state championships. The Panther runners held their first practice this past Monday on what was a hot and humid afternoon. Led
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Tuesday's practice.
     Head Coach Todd Peugh addresses the team after
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UCHS Softball 1st Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
     The 2006-2007 UCHS Fastpitch Softball team held the 1st Annual Sporting Clay tournament on July 29 at Noontootla Creek Farms course. The tournament was held as a fundraiser to help support the team for the upcoming season. We had fifteen sponsors, with sixty shooters participating. The softball team
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Tony Stewart's experience has made him a WARRIOR ROAD
By RICK MINTER
     If recent performances are any indication, it wouldn't be wise to bet against
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Catching up with ... Knaus Chad
     Chad Knaus, the only crew chief Jimmie Johnson has had since he joined the Nextel Cup circuit, recently signed a contract extension with his Hendrick Motorsports team that carries him through the 2010 season. His contract period is the same of Johnson and sponsor Lowe's. Knaus recently visited with
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OBSERVATIONS Rick Minter's
     Big names seek spot in Chase Maybe it's going to finally be Jimmie Johnson's year to win a Nextel Cup championship.
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Up and coming ... Keven Wood
     Keven Wood, 21, is a third-generation member of one of racing's most famous families. His grandfather Glen Wood was a pioneer driver and car owner in NASCAR. His father, Len, is a co-owner of the family's No. 21 Ford driven in the Nextel Cup Series by Ken Schrader.Wood, who won a national title raci
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NUMERICALLY SPEAKING
     4 Fewest laps led by a race winner at Watkins Glen (Ricky Rudd in 1988).
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STANDINGS
     NEXTEL CUP Following the Allstate 400 1. Jimmie Johnson
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Racing
Hillclimb celebrates 100th Anniversary
By GREG ZYLA
     With the exception of Pikes Peak, most hillclimbs receive little or no national publicity. However, one Pennsylvania hillclimb with a legacy that dates back to 1906 is still in operation, and it's called "Giants' Despair." The name comes from the size of the mountain (giant) and the usual results of
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