Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Wednesday, 06 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Versailles Boys Earn District Title In Clinical Performance, Take Out Gamble Montessori

In full attack mode from the opening tip, Versailles used 17 and 22 point performances by Carson Heitkamp and Jace Watren to push their tournament agenda into next week with a convincing win over Gamble Montessori.
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Wednesday, 06 March 2024 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

LCC Sweeps Past New Bremen…And Marion Local Shocks St. Henry In Dist. Semi-Final Wins

#1 seed Lima Central Catholic (above) blew past New Bremen, and Marion Local surprised #2 seed St. Henry in Division IV district semi-final action Tuesday at Wapakoneta. Always one of the best tourney sites during OHSAA post-season basketball, read more in Wednesday's Press Pros.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 / Published in Features, OSU

Buckeye Hitting…Age-Old Reason For Pettorini’s Fast Start…Buckeyes Seek Another Good Western Trip

The junior from Wooster with that wonderful baseball pedigree led the Buckeyes in hitting in 2023, and hasn’t missed a beat through the first ten games of the season. People have always wondered why good hitters hit.  Here’s the answer. Back in the day, when people still considered Ted Williams the greatest hitter who ever
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Sunday, 03 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU

Bullpen, Character Serve The Bucks…Late Comeback Beats Oklahoma In The 9th

Who can kick?....Ohio State's bullpen came on strong (Justin Eckhardt, above), overcoming an early costly error and unexciting offense to give the Buckeyes a chance for a 4-3, ninth inning win over Oklahoma in Sunday's finale of the Las Vegas Classic.
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Sunday, 03 March 2024 / Published in Features, OSU

Baird’s Desire, Resilience A Reminder That The Good Things Come To Those Who Wait…..

His career stats are another, misleading story.  But the character and patience to pursue his goal is front and center as senior reliever Tim Baird fights back to compete, and contribute.