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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

COLLEGE BASEBALL: NCAA proposes 20-second pitching clock

By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Picking up the pace of play? Rob Watt understands the NCAA's intentions. The first-year University of Mount Olive baseball coach just hopes it doesn't change the true essence of the national pastime. The NCAA Baseball Rules...

LEGION BASEBALL: Pate tells his players 'thank you'

By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com A standard post-game speech wasn't necessary. Adam Pate could see the looks of shock on the faces of his upset players. That said enough to him. So, the first-year Wayne County Post 11 coach took a...

NAHUNTA DRAGWAY: Pikeville's Lucas prevails

Jamie "The Kid" Lucas, who hails from Pikeville, tamed Nahunta Dragway and won the highly-competitive Mod/Footbrake race. Newport's Ross Gould, Jr., placed second, while Kenly's Darrin Merritt reached the semifinals. A total of 23 Mods entered the night-long competition. Next...

What's Happening

Little Falcons Football Today and July 31 -- Registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football runs each day from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All...