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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Sunday, 07 June 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Elite Baseball: Impressive, Eye-Popping, Troubling….

Some observations on the new norm in amateur summer baseball, as played this weekend at Newton High School.  It's a lot of baseball for some...not near enough for others. Read more in today's Press Pros inside feature.
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Saturday, 06 June 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Errors Of Mind And Body Eliminate Newton…

Too many errors...proved frustrating and cost Newton a chance at championship Sunday with their 9-3 loss to Team Ohio on Saturday. But play continues in Pleasant Hill to determine the 18-year-old division title winner, beginning at 9 am. Read more in the latest Press Pros feature.
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Friday, 05 June 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Newton, Lebanon Share Honors On Day Two….

Not Usain Bolt, but he didn't need to be...as Newton's Alex Koon hit it far enough to make it to third base standing up. His triple in the fourth inning helped the Indians to one of their two Friday wins in the weekend's amateur tourney in Pleasant Hill. Read more.
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Thursday, 04 June 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Dublin’s Rust Defies Odds In Newton Tourney Gem

Summertime, Summertime, Sum-Sum Summertime...A good crowd showed up at Newton High School to root and show appreciation for the restoration of amateur baseball (below) as the governor loosens his grip. Dublin, Ohio's Jacob Rust showed some grip of his own, with the day's best performance. Read more.
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Wednesday, 03 June 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Hal McCoy Does Local Summer Baseball….

If you ask him, Hal McCoy might tell you he just got tired of waiting on the major league owners and players to quit fighting over money.  Or, he might just admit...that writing about high school kids play for playing for no money is just as much fun, and easier. Read more in today's Press Pros.