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, 03 February 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

With Appreciation To Doug….We Hunt ‘Zero’ Birds

What you see is what you get. And if you can quit staring at the sunrise (below) and sunsets the late-season hunting in the Dakotas is worth the snow and cold...and all that walking. Something to read in the snow this weekend, in Friday's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 03 February 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

What I Share With Brian Flores…

Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL for its racist actions, or inactions, in the hiring of minority candidates to be head coaches.  And others critical say it’s because owners aren’t comfortable enough with those candidates. But can you sue on the basis of comfort?
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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Tourney Test…Marion’s Style, Shooting, Beats Arcanum

Those teams up north...Arcanum coach Abby Moore said she loved playing tough, physical teams from the MAC because it gets you ready for tournament basketball. Molly Winner (#35, below) and Marion Local gave them what they were looking for Tuesday with a 60-52 Flyer win. Read about the game.
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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

For The Sake Of Historical Truth, Fact…..

Yesterday was Jackie Robinson's birthday, and much was again made of his breaking the color line in major league baseball.  But I wish they would tell the entire story of breaking the color line, because I think Larry Doby's family (and history) would appreciate it.
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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Apply Now For The Hal McCoy Journalism Scholarship

If you want a career like that of our resident hall of fame columnist Hal McCoy, or if you just want to teach the King's English, you might want to read about, and apply for, the annual Press Pros opportunity that can help your dream come true.