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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Thursday, 09 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

“Grant Had Our Back”…Russia Outduels Newark Catholic, 4-3

Senior Grant Saunders pitched a gem two-hitter, and teammate Zane Shappie came up with the big hit to push Russia past Newark Catholic and on to Saturday's Division IV state final. Read about the game in the latest update from the state tournament.
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Tuesday, 07 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

“Baseball Has A Strange Way Of Loving You Back….”

After fifty years I’ve come to understand that nothing is more unpredictable, and inexplicable, than tournament baseball. Last week's regional round bore proof that brought back a lot of old memories. Read more....
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Sunday, 05 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Five Memorable Baseball Games…..

After seeing and officiating thousands of baseball games in my life, a conversation this week centered on those - some favorites - that still stood out. You might be surprised. Read more in our Sunday Press Pros feature.
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Friday, 03 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

History Flipped, Russia Reminds Loramie In Reg. Win

Final out, and celebration...Russia's pitcher Xavier Phlipot fires his glove over the final out, and the Raiders celebrate their first trip to the state Final Four since 2017...hoping for their first win since 1971. Read more about Friday's regional final win in today's Press Pros feature.
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 / Published in SCL, SCL Feature

Motivation Galore: Loramie And Russia In Reg. Rematch

The two Shelby County League rivals got through their respective regional semi-final matches to set up Friday Finals reprise from a year ago - Loramie (below) vs. Russia for the chance to go to Akron next week.