Off The Hook
July 20, 2018

Forty things you didn’t know … maybe

By Melanie Behrens

Just 88 years ago, the “King” was born. No, it’s not Elvis. We are talking about Arnold Palmer who as a golfer became one of America’s true heav-yweight sports figures. He died in 2016. No doubt he was part of the movement that put golf into its premier standing now. Palmer truly walked (and...

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Maddi Sines of Fairbanks blasts one of her 16 kills during a three-set sweep over Springfield Catholic Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Noah Koski of Marysville drives the ball during an OCC Cardinal Division match. The event was held at Darby Creek. (Photo submitted)
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Triad’s Caleb Jordan (2) runs to the outskirts of Mount Gilead’s kick return unit during the team’s home opener earlier this season. The Cardinals are back on their home turf against Greenon tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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