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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Tuesday, 11 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

A Visit With Mac Engel…And Those Challenged By The Truth

In Dallas last week, I got to check one of the boxes on my bucket list.  Dinner with sports columnist Mac Engel was enlightening, reaffirming...and shed light on how we write, and how we read.
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Monday, 10 March 2025 / Published in Features

The Song That Changed How Music Sounded…(Met Him On A Monday) Da Doo Ron Ron

Written in two days by Phil Spector and a couple of co-horts, Spector changed the way popular music was to be recorded…and created a popular, mammoth hit in the process.
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Monday, 10 March 2025 / Published in Features

What We Heard Last Week…March 10, 2025

If your tradition is to get a hotel room for the weekend, or rent a camper and party in the parking lot, this year's state basketball tournament no longer has the feel of being the 'event'  it once was.  Nor will it ever be again.
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Sunday, 09 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Michalak, Buckeyes’ Offense Dominate In Series Win Over Valparaiso

Sophomore Jake Michalak delivered the season's best starting performance and the offense did what it's been doing...an 8-3 series win over Valparaiso in the weekend finale. Read more in Monday's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Survive ‘Wild’ Side…Beat Valpo 15-4 To Even Series

They got just enough pitching, 13 hits overall, and the first-ever home run by Will Carpenter (above) to beat Valparaiso, 15-4, and even the home-opening weekend series.