Sports

Tiger Woods’ son qualifies for first USGA event

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Woods earned his way into his first USGA championship on Wednesday when the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods had the leading score among qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur next month at Oakland Hills.

Local baseball players invited to all-star game

Two area baseball players will be able to show their talents off in the Oklahoma State Games beginning Monday in Enid.Clinton’s Craig Hunter and Arapaho- Butler’s Decker Davis have been selected to represent their respective schools in the allstar baseball game.
Getting the prep work in

Getting the prep work in

Getting the prep work in

Michael Deathridge tills the sand on one of the fields Wednesday night to prepare for the OK Kids 12U Softball State Tournament being held this week at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. 

Detroit Pistons dismiss Williams after one season at the helm

(AP) — The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not made any announcement. ESPN first reported the firing.
Bliss steps down as Clinton hoops coach

Bliss steps down as Clinton hoops coach

Bliss steps down as Clinton hoops coach

The Clinton Red Tornadoes boys’ basketball team will be under new leadership next year, as now former coach Lucian Bliss has left to take over the Sentinel High School boys’ basketball team.For Bliss, he said he decided to make this change with his family in mind.

Hall of Famer Mays dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Clinton Reds baseball ends W’ford festival with win

Clinton Reds baseball ends W’ford festival with win

Clinton Reds baseball ends W’ford festival with win

The Clinton Reds baseball team (10-5) continued an impressive summer season, as it took down the Duncan Demons in a run-ruled 10-0 win Friday in Weatherford.
Thompson earns All-American at national meet

Thompson earns All-American at national meet

Thompson earns All-American at national meet

The Clinton Red Tornadoes track and field team had four members of the program head this past weekend to Eugene, Ore., to participate in the Nike Outdoor Nationals.