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Tigers take control over Neal
By Charlie Anderson Contributing Writer
      The Thomasville Tigers piled up 406 yards on the ground and recorded another 79 yards through the air to defeat the W. S. Neal Blue Eagles 42 - 20 in a big regional match-up for both squads this past Friday, September 21. The game, which was played at D. F.
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Sweet Water dominates Linden 56-8
By Charlie Anderson Contributing Writer
      The Sweet Water Bulldogs out gained the visiting Linden Patriots 512 yards to 193 yards on their way to a 56 - 8 win last Friday, September 21. With the win the Bulldogs improved to 4 - 0 on the season and 3 - 0 in region play while the Patriots fell to 3 - 1 over all and 2 - 1 in the region...
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The sounds of ignorance
Taking Names and Keeping Score
Charlie Anderson
      Ihave always been somewhat intrigued and amused by the inquiries and responses by members of the general public who call in to sports talk shows or sound off sections of the newspaper.
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Hankins chosen for all-star game
By Charlie Anderson Contributing Writer
      Thomasville High School Head Football Coach Jack Hankins, who has compiled a 56 and 13 record since taking over the reigns of the Tiger football program in 2002, was recently notified that he has been selected to be a member of the coaching staff for the Alabama squad that will participate in the ...
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Clarke Prep blasts Taylor Road 67-12
By Ross Wood Contributing Writer
      The Clarke Prep School Gators scored on all seven of their first half possessions as they cruised to a 67-12 Homecoming win over Taylor Road last Friday night at Hamilton Field in Grove Hill. Ironically Taylor Road drew first blood in the contest when quarterback Christopher Crum scored on a 73 y...
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Marengo just one point shy of Blacksher
By Charlie Anderson Contributing Writer
      The Marengo High School Panthers traveled to Uriah this past Friday, September 21, to take on the J. U. Blacksher Bulldogs in a battle of unbeaten teams. When the final whistle had blown the Panthers found themselves leaving the field for the second year in a row with a one point loss to the Bulld...
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Hunting is a family sport
By Anne Williamson Times Staff Writer
      For the Hare family in Bashi, hunting is more than something to do on weekends - it is a passion. Joey and Sharon Hare have been married more than 20 years. They have three children - Candice, 26, Lindsey, 19, and Brett, 15.
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Dozier Hardware shares long history with T'ville
      Dozier Hardware Company, located at 33655 Hwy. 43 in Thomasville offers building supplies, hardware and hunting supplies. Dozier Hardware Company, Inc. was originally Andrews Hardware Company, founded in 1903 by W.H. Andrews, Sr. "Mr.
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Preparing your dog for another hunting season
By Martin Coffman DVM
      As hunting season nears, veterinarians get deluged with owners who want to get their hunting dogs prepared for their work. From upland hunters to waterfowlers to hog hunters to Beaglers and coon hunters, everyone wants their dogs in top condition. Alas, many owners wait until two or three days bef...
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Bradford Outdoors carries a wide variety of supplies
      Bradford Outdoors of Grove Hill has been serving the sportsmen of this area for six years now. They carry a wide variety of hunting and fishing supplies, archery equipment and optics. Bradford Outdoors also serves as a feed store, carrying Nutrena feeds.
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McNider Marine offers boating sales and service
      McNider Marine is located at 30160 Hwy. 43 Suite 1 in Thomasville. McNider sells Tracker, Triton and Blazer boats, as well as Bush Hog mowers and UTVs. They also offer parts and service for your boat. Owners Bruce McNider Jr., Melissa McNider, Bruce McNider Sr.
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Keys to bigger, better antlers
Bruce W. Todd, Biologist
      Sportsmen have long been interested in the white-tailed deer and more particularly in the male of the species. The desire to see and harvest a large, well-antlered buck is the goal of many a deer hunter. The ability of a hunter to attain that goal is limited by several factors. The most important ...
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Guy's Taxidermy, 55 years and still going
      "I guess it was 55 years ago when I borrowed $27 from my sister to buy 12 books on taxidermy," Calvin Guy said from his workshop, talking about what he has been doing the last half-century. Located just off the Gin Road in Coffeeville, Guy's Taxidermy Shop sits under the shades of oak trees and on...
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Dunn's has your guns
      Dunn's Sports, located at 33356 Hwy. 43 in Thomasville is an outfitter of quality hunting, fishing, archery and athletic equipment. Joe Allen Dunn, David Dunn, Trice Nelson, Alden Dunn and Lindsey Hare are ready to serve you.
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How NOT to take an older age-class buck
Joel D. Glover, Wildlife Biologist
      There is definitely no shortage of articles and stories on how to harvest a large buck. Numerous socalled experts seem to come out of the woodwork with tips and strategies to guarantee the success of the hunter who will employ their technique.
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Tips for tree stand safety
By Ray Metzler Hunter Education Coordinator
      Falls from elevated platforms or treestands continue to be the leading cause of hunting related injuries in Alabama. Many of the falls result in serious injuries such as lacerations, broken bones, and punctured lungs. Unfortunately, a few incidents each year are lifechanging events that result in ...
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"Warty" deer no cause for concern
By Chris Cook, Wildlife Biologist
      Most deer hunters in Alabama have at some point either killed or seen deer with one or several large "tumors" on their head, neck, or body. When first observed, these growths cause concern in many hunters who wonder if the deer is carrying a disease that can affect the hunter or other deer in the ...
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Growing hunters in Alabama
By Bill Gray, Supervising Wildlife Biologist
      For some time now, state wildlife agencies and private conservation groups have focused much attention on the recruiting and retention of hunters. Naturally, this effort has been focused on youngsters who, according to demographic data, still provide a window of opportunity for introduction and in...
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Check out Pine City Gun & Pawn for all your hunting needs this season
      Whether you're already an avid outdoorsman, or someone who is just getting started, the folks at Pine City Gun & Pawn, located at 2167 U.S. Highway 43, can help when it comes to finding what you need to have a successful hunting season.
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Harrell brings years of experience to new business
      Jason Harrell Timber Services is a relatively new business, however, owner Jason Harrell is no newcomer to the timber industry. Working for C.E. Harrell & Sons, Inc. for 10 years, he learned to operate logging equipment and other heavy equipment in his early teens.
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