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Crossville boxer to battle in Tunica
Prize Fight Promotions announced on Sept. 4 it will be heading back to Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel in Tunica, MS on Saturday, Sept. 27 with a five-bout fight card.
Historically, this boxing series, "Fights at the Fitz" has been immensely popular with local fans, and every event is a sellout.
The eight-round lightweight main event pits fan favorite Chris "Hurricane" Howard (4 KOs) of Crossville against his toughest opponent to date against Texan Derek Moon (2 KOs). Chris Howard will be putting his undefeated record on the line.
Howard is being featured throughout the Memphis area and is fast becoming a local favorite. He has dedicated himself to a rigorous training program and states "he is ready."
Tickets are available for $35 at the Fitz gift shop. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (901) 525-1515, Fitzgeralds at 1-800-766-5825 or Prize Fight at (662) 349-6263.
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the first fight scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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City of Crossville State Team Championship has close finish
On a sunny Tuesday at Lake Tansi, the 36-hole City of Crossville State Team Championship honoring Bobby Nichols had a close finish, one that the late golf pro would have loved.
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First round of City of Crossville Team Championship ends
Keith Burdette, Mitch Hufstetter, John Lambert and Josh Coley shot a 17-under-par 55 to take the first round lead of the City of Crossville Team Championship Monday at Lake Tansi Golf Course.
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JAKES Day set Aug. 7 at Caryonah Hunting Lodge
The Plateau Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) would like to welcome all kids 17 and under to their 11th annual JAKES (Junior Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) Day on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Caryonah Hunting Lodge, starting at 8 a.m.
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Downey wins Tennessee Women’s Open championship
Florida professional Danielle Downey sank an18-inch putt on the first hole of sudden death to defeat amateur Margaret Shirley to claim the 2010 Tennessee Women's State Open championship Saturday afternoon at Stonehenge.
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CCHS to host elementary grid jamboree on Aug. 14
The Cumberland County elementary football jamboree will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. on Holder Field at Jet Stadium.
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Sherrill to continue her wrestling career with USOEC
Former Stone Memorial High School Lady Panther wrestler Ashley Sherrill will be continuing her career for the United State Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University in Marquette University.
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Golf Capital of Tennessee Women’s State Open reception held
The 2010 Golf Capital of Tennessee Women's State Open is under way through Saturday at Stonehenge Golf Club in Fairfield Glade.
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One former champion listed in pairings for state open
When the pairings were announced for the 2010 Golf Capital of Tennessee Women's Open, there was only one former champion among the 96 ladies in the field for the annual tournament which tees off Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Stonehenge Golf Course in Fairfield Glade.
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Jets summer league team earns berth in NABF World Series
The Cumberland County High School Jets baseball team finished second in the NABF East Tennessee District and earned a berth into the NABF High School World Series.
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McKinney named to TSWA Class AA All-State softball team
Stone Memorial High School senior Lacey McKinney was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's Class AA All-State softball team.
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