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8B SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2006 *" m . f> ' \ 4 I I \ I M f I-I \ # *' *3. ■ a- J~m JH Submitted Pictured from left: John Geiger, Jeffrey Moredock Jr., Todd Sichelstiel, Lee Pickens and Jeff Moredock. Pickens sinks hole in one at Houston Springs Special to the Journal Lee Pickens was walk ing on air Saturday when he shot a hole in one on Houston Springs’ par-three fifth hole. Per a release: “It was a beautiful, sunny day. He shot from the blue tee and watched his ball sail over the BROWN From page iB but wonder if anyone thought to label him the Blue Power Ranger. As the 2006 high school sea son approaches, I’m starting to juggle around a few nick names that might fit some of the players to watch out for in Houston County. Maybe a name like “Payback” or “Mr. Universe” or “The Spot.” This little fixation with nicknames came after seeing a program that rated the top all-time nicknames in sports. No. 1 was easy to guess: Earvin “Magic” Johnson. So many of the names came from the old-school days, like “Dizzy” and “Gas House Gang” and “The Galloping Ghost.” You definitely know “The Bear” was on the list as was “The Babe.” Some of the ones I would pick as the most memorable monikers of all time didn’t make this particular list. I couldn’t see how you couldn’t honor Bob “The General” Knight. Since I’ve met the man, I have to stick up for Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield. Then there’s an old-school type who is actually honored in a small way in Americus on the dedication plaque for classic Thomas Bell Stadium. “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, after his banishment from the big leagues of baseball, once found work as a player-man ager in Americus in those old Georgia-Florida League days. Not much has changed at the old stadium, still with its wooden seating. No wonder an independent outfit want ed to use it four years ago to get a league going in the "This little fixation with nicknames came after seeing a program that rated the top all-time nicknames in sports." QUALIFIER From page iB Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Ind., Sept. 16-21. As far as Monday and the Georgia State Golf Association hosted event at Barnsley Gardens, it is only one of 53 sectional qualify ing sites nationwide taking place through Sept. 5. It is set up to play to 6,862 yards and a par of 72. Entries were open to ama teurs who have reached their 55th birthday on or before Sept. 16, and who have a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 7.4. fifth fairway to land eight feet in front of the hole and gently roll into the cup.” Pickens accomplished the feat using a precision 56 degree pitching wedge \Vith a Callaway ball. The shot totaled 119 yards. Pickens who works for Super Sod and lives in Perry with his wife and two chil- Southeast. That’s a horror story for another time. Two digressions in one col umn. Has to be a record. Perhaps the most underrat ed nickname in all of spbrts is one I hold in true regard. The name is “Downtown. ” It was one blessed upon me by one of my dear friends from the Americus experience. If you are able to tune into the 98.7 FM frequency on your car radio, you too may be able to hear the incomparable ••• >■ . n— iju i i ' ' v ,, | , ,i i | ,n' me mT --,i |1 f—~ - • ~ Wpr-XW.-- .-- s . BROADBAND 5 24-95 GREAT VALUE! OFFfER INCLUDES: FREE MODEM {WITH AGREEMENT) FREE ACTIVATION FREE? SELF-INSTALL KIT FREE PARENTAL CONTROL SOFTWARE Umit«d*tim« offtr. Subject to availability In certain locations. 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Ricky Burgess doing a broad cast of Georgia Southwestern State University or Southland Academy action. He has such a wide spectrum of schools on his slate that I’ve always thought he should just start his own network. Call it BBN (Burgess Broadcasting Network). And Ricky, if you happen to be passing through town and pick up on this column, it was good to rag you one more time, even from a distance. BIG SPEED ON CAMPUS. WE BRING IT ALL HOME. SPORTS LEAD From page iB Jones doubled for an RBI, then scored on Patterson’s first home run, which was her second on the season already. With the lead 9-0, Tasha Harris doubled for an RBI and the 11th run came home on an error. Hawkinsville, however, jjjjl s •• • ] If> J; JB ■ dtttk, UK K # ‘■Hr RttflUß* 1 ENI/Gary Harmon Perry’s Brooke Maddox slides in safe at second on a late throw during the Lady Panthers’ game against Hawkinsville Thursday in Perry. Rk I HIGH-SPEED INTERNET: DOWNLOAD FIGHT SONGS RESEARCH PAPERS ONLINE 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE a would stage a mqjor rally against Perry’s relief pitch ing in the top of the fourth. The visitors scored eight times as there were three straight one-out walks, one hit, three wild pitches, an error and a hit batter with the bases loaded. But the Panthers answered with a six-run fourth as Crystal Greer had a two-run hit past windstream. V communications THE HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL the third baseman, Jones singled for her second RBI and Patterson lined her sec ond home run of the day, a three-run blast (17-8). After Smith retired Hawkinsville in order in the top of the fifth, Perry ended the game in the home half. Craddock led off with a hit and came around to score on Thompson’s groundout. PHONE DIGITAL TV Shortstop Marla Patterson applies a tag to a Hawkinsville runner. ENI/Gary Harmon