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Friday, 05 May 2017 / Published in Blog, Profile Feature, Profiles

When I Go Back To Hardman….

Anyone who ever played at Fountain Park for Jim Hardman CAN NEVER go back without reliving the best days of Piqua baseball - the best days of baseball in the lives of those fortunate to be in the right place, with the right man, at the right time.
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Sunday, 22 January 2017 / Published in Profile Feature, Profiles

A Baseball Story: How Steve Carlton Helped Me Get A Job In Baseball…

The first professional ball and strike I ever called came via a hall of famer and makes for a remarkable memory; one I’ll share for the sake of anyone who thinks he (or she) wants to be a professional umpire. A break from high school basketball in today's Press Pros inside feature story.
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Tuesday, 03 January 2017 / Published in Profile Feature, Profiles

Mike Piatt: Back On The Firing Line

A decade after he coached Lehman to its best record in the new millenium, Mike Piatt is back on the sidelines at West Milton, enjoying the challenge of building, and eager to make up for lost time. Read more in the latest Press Pros profile feature.
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Friday, 16 December 2016 / Published in Features, Profile Feature, Profiles

Hoard: In Homage to Maris, Baseball’s Tragic Hero

Roger Maris once said about his historic home run achievement: "Do you know what I have for 61 home runs? Nothing. Exactly nothing.” It describes the irony of recognition that he never enjoyed as one of baseball's best players.
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Sunday, 23 October 2016 / Published in OSU Feature, Profile Feature

Harris: Buckeyes Exposed…Lose At Penn State

Yeah, it slipped through their hands. Offensive line dismal in every phase for Buckeyes ... Barrett has no time, and backs have no room to run ... Loss can be overcome, but Ohio State will have to win out to make the playoffs. Read about Saturday night's loss at Penn State from Doug Harris in today's Press Pros inside feature.