A-B using summer to replace grads

ARAPAHO – The conclusion of another successful spring season for the Arapaho-Butler baseball team also concluded the careers of four senior starters/contributors for the Indians, which meant this summer campaign would be used to try and fill those positions.

Babe Ruth thrown out of game in 1917

Today is the 174th day of 2021 and the fourth day of summer. TODAY'S HISTORY In 1894, the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris. In 1947, the Senate overrode President Harry S. Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley Act.

Rising Stars OB&T's

Anthony Bennett, of Team 3JM Roofing, picks up a ground ball in a Noon Lions tee ball game. CDN | Collin Wieder Team 3JM Roofing’s Briella Ray sprints to first base, during a Noon Lions tee ball game.

Reds running up wins down final stretch

It took some time to stabilize, but the Clinton baseball team (11-6-1 overall) is finding its winning formula in the closing games of the 2021 summer campaign. The Reds have won six of their last seven games and tied the other contest, dating back to June 11.

Clinton Preps complete year with win

A summer season filled with winning came to a walkoff conclusion for the Clinton Preps baseball team (16-4 overall), defeating Elk City on the final at-bat, 6-5, Monday night at home. The Preps were tied with the Elks, 5-5, heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.

Community steps up for Gaunt

In each of the past two weekends, Clinton and the surrounding areas showed how much CHS head baseball coach Kelly Gaunt means to them, donating time and money at recent fundraising tournaments. Gaunt was diagnosed with throat cancer earlier this year and coached through the 2021 campaign with it.

Workout attendance near perfect

A little over two weeks into summer workouts, and the Clinton High School football team is seeing almost 100-percent participation, according to head coach John Higbee. The team is seeing around 68 players attend workouts this summer from 9th grade to 12th grade.

Soccer raising money

The Clinton boys’ soccer team is washing RV trailers and other vehicles, starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Matt’s RV in Clinton, to raise money for its state championship rings. The event runs all day and could go into Thursday. The cost is $100 a trailer but other vehicles and donations are welcome.

AREA FISHING REPORTS

FOSS Elevation 2 1/2 ft. below normal, water temperature in lower 70s and clear. Striped bass hybrids good on hard baits at 5-10 ft. of water. Walleye good on live bait. Catfish good on trotlines baited with cut bait and stinkbait. Crappie fair on small jigs.

Hunter proves next-level skill

No matter where Redlands Community College outfielder and 2019 Clinton grad Patrick Hunter’s career goes from here, he’s proven that he can play at the next level.