Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:37:59 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF The Quincy Gems shut out the Springfield Sliders for the third time this season Tuesday night. Aaron Michel limited Springfield to three hits in six innings, and the Gems
The Quincy Gems shut out the Springfield Sliders for the third time this season Tuesday night. Aaron Michel limited Springfield to three hits in six innings, and the Gems claimed an 11-0 Prospect League victory at Robin Roberts Field. The Gems (11-5) moved a half-game ahead...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:37:00 GMT
By MAT MIKESELLHerald-Whig Sports Writer Lucy Clark felt the pressure. Playing the course she regularly plays for Quincy Notre Dame, Clark expected to play well at the Pepsi Titan Little People's
Lucy Clark felt the pressure. Playing the course she regularly plays for Quincy Notre Dame, Clark expected to play well at the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships Tuesday at Westview Golf Course. Clark responded, carding an 8-over 79 in the girls 16-17 division, putting her four strokes...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:00 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:00:24 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYERHerald-Whig Sports Writer Zach Burry tried to keep his strategy simple Tuesday at the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships. "Go out there and just don't shoot yourself
Zach Burry tried to keep his strategy simple Tuesday at the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships. "Go out there and just don't shoot yourself out of it," Burry said. Burry did a little better than that....
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:59 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:59:42 GMT
By JOSH RIZZOHerald-Whig Sports Writer Frankie Thomas has developed a new pre-round golf routine. Before he leaves the hotel, Thomas drinks a chocolate Muscle Milk. He doesn't believe in superstitions,
Frankie Thomas has developed a new pre-round golf routine. Before he leaves the hotel, Thomas drinks a chocolate Muscle Milk. He doesn't believe in superstitions, but he has played three consecutive strong rounds of...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:57:17 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF A swarm of gnats continuously pestered Ryan Goldfarb. Like most golfers -- and spectators -- at the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships, Goldfarb spent much of Tuesday
A swarm of gnats continuously pestered Ryan Goldfarb. Like most golfers -- and spectators -- at the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships, Goldfarb spent much of Tuesday batting away the gnats fluttering around Westview Golf Course. Goldfarb found his elixir...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:22:06 GMT
Joe Mortillaro has found life with the Quincy Gems to be a little more relaxed than growing up in Queens, N.Y. "It's a good change," Mortillaro said. "It's a really good change out here."
Joe Mortillaro has found life with the Quincy Gems to be a little more relaxed than growing up in Queens, N.Y. "It's a good change," Mortillaro said. "It's a really good change out here."
Chalk it up as another piece of good advice Mortillaro received from Greg Modica, a New York native who played with the Gems in 2000 and 2001.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:44 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:44:10 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF Jake Powers put the Quincy Gems in a position to pick up a win Monday. All Quincy needed was to find some timely hitting. Erik Maki provided the big hit for the Gems, who
Jake Powers put the Quincy Gems in a position to pick up a win Monday. All Quincy needed was to find some timely hitting. Erik Maki provided the big hit for the Gems, who eked out a 4-3 Prospect League win over the Terre Haute Rex at Sycamore Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:17:31 GMT
A look inside the 2013 all-area softball first team: Bailey Couch Catcher Sr., Knox County Couch's steady performance helped Knox county go 22-4 and reach the state tournament for the first time
Bailey Couch Catcher Sr., Knox County Couch's steady performance helped Knox county go 22-4 and reach the state tournament for the first time since 1981. The Lady Eagles finished fourth. A first-team Class 1...
Monday, June 17 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:51:51 GMT
The golfer ran off the green, tears streaming down his cheeks, and buried his head into his dad's shoulder. He wanted solace. He found very little at first. All the Pepsi Titan Little People's...
The golfer ran off the green, tears streaming down his cheeks, and buried his head into his dad's shoulder. He wanted solace. He found very little at first. All the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships participant wanted was a birdie. Where he finished in the standings didn't really matter...
Sunday, June 16 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-06-16 12:51:17 GMT
By JOSH RIZZO Herald-Whig Sports Writer CANTON, Mo. -- Normally light-hearted, Clint Smith was anything but playful when he went to practice March 23. The first-year Canton baseball coach was prepared
CANTON, Mo. -- Normally light-hearted, Clint Smith was anything but playful when he went to practice March 23. The first-year Canton baseball coach was prepared to give the Tigers a lesson on perspective. Canton, which had reached the Class 1 state quarterfinals the year before, started the season 0-2, dropping games to Scotland County and Palmyra.
Sunday, June 16 2013 1:21 AM EDT2013-06-16 05:21:26 GMT
DANVILLE, Ill. — Quincy Gems right-hander Evan James didn't make it through the second inning Friday night, and the Gems didn't make it home with a victory.
DANVILLE, Ill. — Quincy Gems right-hander Evan James didn't make it through the second inning Friday night, and the Gems didn't make it home with a victory.
Sunday, June 16 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-06-16 04:47:59 GMT
By JOSH RIZZO Herald-Whig Sports Writer HAMILTON, Ill. -- Austin Hardy grew accustomed to pitching in tight spots in front of big crowds at a young age. Most of those crowds were imaginary, but they
HAMILTON, Ill. -- Austin Hardy grew accustomed to pitching in tight spots in front of big crowds at a young age. Most of those crowds were imaginary, but they served a purpose. They made practice fun.
Pitching off a mound his dad put in the backyard with a 5-foot-5 chain link fence serving as a backstop, Hardy got a lot of pitches in as he grew up.
Sunday, June 16 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-06-16 04:41:10 GMT
Seth Leezer First baseman, Sr., Central In Central's first season since the co-operative agreement with Southeastern dissolved, Leezer became the Panthers' main offensive weapon. In the regional semifinal,
A look at the area baseball players that earned all-area honors.
Sunday, June 16 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-06-16 04:25:49 GMT
By MATT SCHUCKMANHerald-Whig Sports Editor Each week, Sports Editor Matt Schuckman will sit down with a newsmaker to talk about what is happening locally. This week, Schuckman caught up with Nan Ryan,
This week, Schuckman caught up with Nan Ryan, the executive director of the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships.
Saturday, June 15 2013 2:03 AM EDT2013-06-15 06:03:21 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYERHerald-Whig Sports Writer PALMYRA, Mo. -- Alexis Van Nostrand can't quite say she was destined to be a softball catcher. Rather, it's more accurate to say she wasn't destined to
PALMYRA, Mo. -- Alexis Van Nostrand can't quite say she was destined to be a softball catcher. Rather, it's more accurate to say she wasn't destined to an outfielder. She spent a fair amount of time in the...
Saturday, June 15 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-06-15 06:01:09 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYERHerald-Whig Sports Writer MOUNT STERLING, Ill. -- Never ease up. Emily Hendricker, a senior outfielder for the Brown County softball team, figures she heard Lady Hornets coach Samantha
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. -- Never ease up. Emily Hendricker, a senior outfielder for the Brown County softball team, figures she heard Lady Hornets coach Samantha Valentine utter that mantra before each of the team's 20...
Saturday, June 15 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-06-15 05:50:27 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGERHerald-Whig Staff Writer With the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour now in full swing -- and moving closer to Quincy Raceways by the day -- two of this year's most interesting participants
With the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour now in full swing -- and moving closer to Quincy Raceways by the day -- two of this year's most interesting participants are teenage hotshots Tyler Reddick and Bobby Pierce. Both...
Saturday, June 15 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-06-15 05:26:39 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF ARDMORE, Pa. -- Luke Guthrie hoped to parlay a long day of golf into a long weekend stay. It didn't work out that way. The Quincy native played his final seven holes Friday
ARDMORE, Pa. -- Luke Guthrie hoped to parlay a long day of golf into a long weekend stay. It didn't work out that way. The Quincy native played his final seven holes Friday in 7-over par, falling off the pace at the 113th U.S. Open and finishing at 12-over 152. With play suspended because of darkness and the second...
Friday, June 14 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:17:39 GMT
By CODY RIVERA Herald-Whig Sports Writer Josh Martsching's fastball was humming. It got him in ahead in the count quickly. That's when he started to do damage. When the Quincy Gems starting pitcher
Josh Martsching's fastball was humming. It got him in ahead in the count quickly. That's when he started to do damage. When the Quincy Gems starting pitcher gets ahead, it allows him to diversify. He can use a hard-biting slider or continue with the heat.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:20 AM EDT2013-06-14 09:20:10 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF DANVILLE, Ill. -- Twice Thursday night the Hannibal Cavemen found a way to erase early deficits. Both times, Hannibal conceded late runs and got swept by the Danville Dans
DANVILLE, Ill. -- Twice Thursday night the Hannibal Cavemen found a way to erase early deficits. Both times, Hannibal conceded late runs and got swept by the Danville Dans in a Prospect League doubleheader.
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:47:29 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFFARDMORE, Pa. — Luke Guthrie's major championship debut got off to a slow, staggered start.Two weather delays forced play in the opening round of the 113th U.S. Open to be suspended
ARDMORE, Pa. — Luke Guthrie's major championship debut got off to a slow, staggered start. Two weather delays forced play in the opening round of the 113th U.S. Open to be suspended Thursday evening with 78 players still on the course. The group includes Guthrie, the Quincy native who finished...
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:55 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:55:49 GMT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- An unearned run cost the Hannibal Cavemen in their 5-4 Prospect League loss to the Terre Haute Rex on Wednesday at Bob Warn Field.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- An unearned run cost the Hannibal Cavemen in their 5-4 Prospect League loss to the Terre Haute Rex on Wednesday at Bob Warn Field.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:52 AM EDT2013-06-12 08:52:38 GMT
This week, we get to know Quincy Gems pitcher Jake Busiek and catcher Mike Wilson and Hannibal Cavemen designated hitter J. Golden and pitcher Devontae Wilson.
This week, we get to know Quincy Gems pitcher Jake Busiek and catcher Mike Wilson and Hannibal Cavemen designated hitter J. Golden and pitcher Devontae Wilson.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 3:41 AM EDT2013-06-12 07:41:10 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The Hannibal Cavemen pitching finally struggled Tuesday night. Hannibal starter Devontae Wilson was chased with two outs in the fourth inning, and the Terre Haute Rex beat the Cavemen 9-4.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The Hannibal Cavemen pitching finally struggled Tuesday night. Hannibal starter Devontae Wilson was chased with two outs in the fourth inning, and the Terre Haute Rex beat the Cavemen 9-4.
Monday, June 10 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:43:30 GMT
The Quincy University men's basketball team added a guard with two years of junior college experience to its recruiting class, the school announced Monday.
The Quincy University men's basketball team added a guard with two years of junior college experience to its recruiting class, the school announced Monday.
Sunday, June 9 2013 5:06 AM EDT2013-06-09 09:06:03 GMT
PERRY, Ill. -- Joey Polak's big day at the plate highlighted Quincy American Legion Post 37's doubleheader split with Jerseyville on Saturday in doubleheader baseball action.
PERRY, Ill. -- Joey Polak's big day at the plate highlighted Quincy American Legion Post 37's doubleheader split with Jerseyville on Saturday in doubleheader baseball action.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:41 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:41:02 GMT
By JOSH RIZZO Herald-Whig Sports Writer Alex Fitch was in an unhappy locker room. The Illinois all-stars were ahead by five points, but the Quincy Notre Dame forward didn't love their effort. He
Alex Fitch was in an unhappy locker room. The Illinois all-stars were ahead by five points, but the Quincy Notre Dame forward didn't love their effort. He felt like the Missouri all-stars had outplayed the Land of Lincoln in the first half of the 30th annual McDonald's/Hearld-Whig classic Saturday.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:34 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:34:18 GMT
By MAT MIKESELL Herald-Whig Sports Writer Kyle Kuck hopes he can be a starter in the California State University San Marcos baseball team's rotation when he returns to school. Throwing a complete
Kyle Kuck hopes he can be a starter in the California State University San Marcos baseball team's rotation when he returns to school. Throwing a complete game win for the Hannibal Cavemen is a nice way to start the transition from reliever to a starter.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:29 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:29:30 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYERHerald-Whig Sports Writer Jordan Frericks never worried about whether the Illinois girls all-stars would be prepared for Saturday's McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic. Frericks spent
Jordan Frericks never worried about whether the Illinois girls all-stars would be prepared for Saturday's McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic. Frericks spent last week in Columbia, Mo., taking a summer college class and preparing for her first season with the University of Missouri women's basketball team.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:23 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:23:33 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYER and JOSH RIZZO Herald-Whig Sports Writers Brad Begeman gave his daughter Breanne one key piece of advice for Saturday's McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic. "He told me just make sure
Brad Begeman gave his daughter Breanne one key piece of advice for Saturday's McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic. Breanne achieved that, and much more. By tallying 10 points and 11 rebounds in the Illinois all-stars' 92-61 victory over Missouri at Pepsi Arena, Breanne helped ensure that the Begeman family improved to 3-0 in the game.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:20 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:20:38 GMT
By MAT MIKESELL Herald-Whig Sports Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Jon Wandling couldn't think of a better way to extend the Hannibal Cavemen's winning streak to five games. The way it went down seemed perfect.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Jon Wandling couldn't think of a better way to extend the Hannibal Cavemen's winning streak to five games. The way it went down seemed perfect. The Cavemen swept a doubleheader with the rival Quincy Gems with a 2-0 Game 2 Prospect League victory Saturday night at Clemens Field.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:56 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:56:45 GMT
By JOSH RIZZOHerald-Whig Sports WriterSHELBINA, Mo. — Wyatt Proper is ready to see his competition in person.His scouting report on Matt McPherson and Jason Salrin is pretty sketchy.All Proper, a 6-foot-1
SHELBINA, Mo. — Wyatt Proper is ready to see his competition in person. His scouting report on Matt McPherson and Jason Salrin is pretty sketchy. All Proper, a 6-foot-1 forward from South Shelby, knows is what he's seen on television highlights.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:40 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:40:17 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYERHerald-Whig Sports WriterPartway through the Illinois girls all-stars' first practice for the McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic, Breanne Begeman felt tired.Illinois all-stars coach Eric
Partway through the Illinois girls all-stars' first practice for the McDonald's/Herald-Whig Classic, Breanne Begeman felt tired. Illinois all-stars coach Eric Orne, from Quincy Notre Dame, included some of his QND players in practice with his all-stars to get a full group on the court, and he set the tone with an intense practice.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:15 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:15:12 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Dirt-car utopia is right around the corner. The start of the annual UMP Summer Nationals "Hell Tour" is only weeks away and Quincy Raceways is once again
Dirt-car utopia is right around the corner. The start of the annual UMP Summer Nationals "Hell Tour" is only weeks away and Quincy Raceways is once again a part of the schedule. The Bullring will host its sixth Hell Tour event July 2, just three days after the track's midseason championship races June 30.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:12 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:12:21 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Jake Mangler's run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning helped push the Hannibal Cavemen to a 3-2 win over the Springfield Sliders. Hannibal (3-5)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Jake Mangler's run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning helped push the Hannibal Cavemen to a 3-2 win over the Springfield Sliders. Hannibal (3-5) has now won three consecutive games, including two consecutive one-run decisions over the Sliders.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:09 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:09:12 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Through the first 27 holes of the FedEx St. Jude Classic, Luke Guthrie hadn't made a putt capable of catapulting him up the leaderboard. On hole No. 28,
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Through the first 27 holes of the FedEx St. Jude Classic, Luke Guthrie hadn't made a putt capable of catapulting him up the leaderboard. On hole No. 28, one of those putts fell.
Saturday, June 8 2013 2:07 AM EDT2013-06-08 06:07:50 GMT
By MAT MIKESELL Herald-Whig Sports Writer Dominic Miles wants to restore the luster to the Quincy American Legion Post 37 baseball program. Low turnout and a change in the landscape of summer baseball
Dominic Miles wants to restore the luster to the Quincy American Legion Post 37 baseball program. Low turnout and a change in the landscape of summer baseball had led to little success the past 10 seasons. An increased number of kids playing on travel teams had cut into Post 37's numbers.
Friday, June 7 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-06-08 00:23:50 GMT
C.K. Irby, who played with the Hannibal Cavemen in 2011, was drafted Friday by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft with pick No. 290.
C.K. Irby, who played with the Hannibal Cavemen in 2011, was drafted Friday by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft with pick No. 290.
Friday, June 7 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-06-07 18:55:02 GMT
CAMP POINT, Ill. -- Torie Conover recalls Central-Southeastern girls basketball coach Matt Long offering two compliments last season. One went to her...
CAMP POINT, Ill. -- Torie Conover recalls Central-Southeastern girls basketball coach Matt Long offering two compliments last season. One went to her and another went to teammate Dakota Limkemann. So when Conover heard...
Friday, June 7 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:24:20 GMT
Stephen Bardo asked the Quincy High School football and soccer players to sit up straight and close their eyes. Next, he had them clench their hands, then relax They tensed their necks. And relaxed.
Stephen Bardo asked the Quincy High School football and soccer players to sit up straight and close their eyes. Next, he had them clench their hands, then relax They tensed their necks. And relaxed. Then tightened...
Friday, June 7 2013 3:42 AM EDT2013-06-07 07:42:03 GMT
By MAT MIKESELLHerald-Whig Sports Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Having pitched just two innings so far this summer, Hannibal Cavemen left-hander Devonte Wilson wasn't sure how long he would last in a spot-start
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Having pitched just two innings so far this summer, Hannibal Cavemen left-hander Devonte Wilson wasn't sure how long he would last in a spot-start against the Springfield Sliders. As it turned out,...
Friday, June 7 2013 3:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 07:40:11 GMT
By MAT MIKESELLHerald-Whig Sports Writer BARRY, Ill. -- Rachel Motley didn't have a choice. She either had to get stronger or get off the court. Truthfully, option No. 2 never really was an option
BARRY, Ill. -- Rachel Motley didn't have a choice. She either had to get stronger or get off the court. Truthfully, option No. 2 never really was an option at all. As a third grader, in just her second year playing...
Thursday, June 6 2013 4:23 AM EDT2013-06-06 08:23:29 GMT
Hannibal left-hander Travis McDonald handcuffed Quincy for seven innings, and the Cavemen won 4-0 at QU-Stadium to even the "Battle of the Paddle" series at 1.
Hannibal left-hander Travis McDonald handcuffed Quincy for seven innings, and the Cavemen won 4-0 at QU-Stadium to even the "Battle of the Paddle" series at 1.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-06-06 06:30:01 GMT
The adrenaline rush of accomplishing so much so quickly made Luke Guthrie somewhat oblivious to the fact he hadn't slept much this week. "Maybe 10 hours total the last couple of nights," Guthrie
The adrenaline rush of accomplishing so much so quickly made Luke Guthrie somewhat oblivious to the fact he hadn't slept much this week. "Maybe 10 hours total the last couple of nights," Guthrie said Wednesday afternoon. "Enough to get by." Not enough, though, to get himself rested...
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:26 AM EDT2013-06-06 06:26:51 GMT
By JOSH RIZZOHerald-Whig Sports Writer CENTER, Mo. -- Garrett Jarman shied away from admitting he was awkward athlete when he was in junior high school. But he felt sort of average. "I couldn't jump
CENTER, Mo. -- Garrett Jarman shied away from admitting he was awkward athlete when he was in junior high school. But he felt sort of average. "I couldn't jump very high. I couldn't run very fast," Jarman said....
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:12 AM EDT2013-06-05 09:12:00 GMT
Niedbalski said his ring from the SCCBL is nice but that it doesn't match the quality of the Prospect League rings. "Just win a championship," Niedbalski said of his primary goal for the summer. "I want another ring."
Niedbalski said his ring from the SCCBL is nice but that it doesn't match the quality of the Prospect League rings. "Just win a championship," Niedbalski said of his primary goal for the summer. "I want another ring."
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-06-04 13:28:52 GMT
By MAT MIKESELL Herald-Whig Sports Writer CANTON, Mo. -- Courtney Baalman didn't think much of the pain. As Baalman went for a steal against Unity during her junior season of girls basketball at
CANTON, Mo. -- Courtney Baalman didn't think much of the pain. As Baalman went for a steal against Unity during her junior season of girls basketball at Canton, she felt some discomfort in her right hand but decided to finish the game. She figured everything would be OK.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-06-04 13:28:13 GMT
By BLAKE TOPPMEYER Herald-Whig Sports Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Quincy Gems shortstop Nick Roscetti didn't aim to make amends for his mistake. Instead, he tried to forget it ever happened. Roscetti committed
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Quincy Gems shortstop Nick Roscetti didn't aim to make amends for his mistake. Instead, he tried to forget it ever happened. Roscetti committed a throwing error during the Hannibal Cavemen's two-run fifth inning Monday night.
Monday, June 3 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-06-03 17:19:40 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGERHerald-Whig Staff Writer Different cars, same mindset. For more than a decade, Michael Long has been synonymous with dominance in the modified series at Quincy Raceways. First it
Different cars, same mindset. For more than a decade, Michael Long has been synonymous with dominance in the modified series at Quincy Raceways. First it was the old "A" mods, and most recently the UMP modifieds. And...
Sunday, June 2 2013 1:23 AM EDT2013-06-02 05:23:35 GMT
Each week, The Herald-Whig sports staff will debate a pertinent topic. Here is this week's question: "Which play-by-play broadcaster is your favorite?" Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor Whoa, nellie!
Each week, The Herald-Whig sports staff will debate a pertinent topic. Here is this week's question: "Which play-by-play broadcaster is your favorite?"
Sunday, June 2 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-06-02 05:09:56 GMT
Each week, Sports Editor Matt Schuckman will sit down with a newsmaker to talk about what is happening locally. This week, Schuckman caught up with Amy Eagan, who was named the Truman State University
Each week, Sports Editor Matt Schuckman will sit down with a newsmaker to talk about what is happening locally. This week, Schuckman caught up with Amy Eagan, who was named the Truman State University women's basketball coach on Thursday...
Friday, May 31 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-01 03:10:09 GMT
Hannibal Cavemen co-owner Rick DeStefane said Friday evening that he expects the Cavemen will be able to host their Prospect League game at 7:05 p.m. Monday against the Quincy Gems.
Hannibal Cavemen co-owner Rick DeStefane said Friday evening that he expects the Cavemen will be able to host their Prospect League game at 7:05 p.m. Monday against the Quincy Gems.
Friday, May 31 2013 2:50 AM EDT2013-05-31 06:50:04 GMT
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- Truman State on Thursday announced the hiring of former South Shelby standout Amy Eagan as the head coach of its women's basketball program.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- Truman State on Thursday announced the hiring of former South Shelby standout Amy Eagan as the head coach of its women's basketball program.
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:19:04 GMT
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Brandon Berhorst stumbled over the words as he peered into the outfield. Summarizing the Canton baseball team's deepest postseason run in 25 years was difficult.
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Brandon Berhorst stumbled over the words as he peered into the outfield. Summarizing the Canton baseball team's deepest postseason run in 25 years was difficult.
Thursday, May 30 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-05-30 05:26:46 GMT
Jake Powers, a right-hander from Missouri State, limited the Springfield Sliders to six hits and led Quincy to a 4-0 Prospect League victory at QU-Stadium.
Jake Powers, a right-hander from Missouri State, limited the Springfield Sliders to six hits and led Quincy to a 4-0 Prospect League victory at QU-Stadium.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-30 03:49:50 GMT
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Lucas Brown took a few steps off second base and froze. Canton's Justin Fellinger hit a soft line drive toward short and Brown wasn't sure if it would drop.
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Lucas Brown took a few steps off second base and froze. Canton's Justin Fellinger hit a soft line drive toward short and Brown wasn't sure if it would drop.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:03 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:03:57 GMT
By The Herald-Whig Staff Canton and Elsberry's Class 2 Sectional baseball game was postponed due to lightning in the top of the fourth inning Monday in Elsberry, Mo. The game will be resumed at 5
Canton and Elsberry's Class 2 Sectional baseball game was postponed due to lightning in the top of the fourth inning Monday in Elsberry, Mo.
Sunday, June 16 2013 12:27 AM EDT2013-06-16 04:27:14 GMT
Changes are being made in the pre-kindergarten program at the Quincy School District's Early Childhood and Family Center, and the biggest will require the 4-year-old participants to attend sessions...
Changes are being made in the pre-kindergarten program at the Quincy School District's Early Childhood and Family Center, and the biggest will require the 4-year-old participants to attend sessions five days a week for 2...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:51:54 GMT
A name change that took effect in April became a lot more visible when the Eagle's Nest Hotel sign went up at 300 Gardner Expressway on Monday. The hotel was franchised as an America's Best Value
A name change that took effect in April became a lot more visible when the Eagle's Nest Hotel sign went up at 300 Gardner Expressway on Monday. The hotel was franchised as an America's Best Value Inn since early...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:52:32 GMT
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Tuesday that the Quincy City Council deny a request by Peters Heating and Air Conditioning to reduce a rear yard setback to three feet next to residential
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Tuesday that the Quincy City Council deny a request by Peters Heating and Air Conditioning to reduce a rear yard setback to three feet next to residential property. Marty...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:16:06 GMT
By DOUG WILSON Herald-Whig Senior Writer Two Quincy restaurants that closed months ago are getting closer to reopening under new names and a doughnut shop will be moving west on Broadway. BoodaLu
Two Quincy restaurants that closed months ago are getting closer to reopening under new names and a doughnut shop will be moving west on Broadway. BoodaLu Steakhouse could be opening within a week in the building where...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:51:57 GMT
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has signed an agreement with John Wood Community College that will allow education majors to "seamlessly transfer" from JWCC to C-SC. This so-called "2 plus
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has signed an agreement with John Wood Community College that will allow education majors to "seamlessly transfer" from JWCC to C-SC. This so-called "2 plus 2" agreement is similar to...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:20:03 GMT
By EDWARD HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer Fans may have to pay a little more to attend certain Quincy High School sporting events next school year. The Quincy School Board's Finance Committee on Tuesday
Fans may have to pay a little more to attend certain Quincy High School sporting events next school year. The Quincy School Board's Finance Committee on Tuesday recommended the board approve some proposed increases in...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:33:05 GMT
Karen Wolf brushes a powdered sunscreen over her scarred nose at least four times a day. The slightly raised tissue heals where a cancerous basal cell once grew.
Karen Wolf brushes a powdered sunscreen over her scarred nose at least four times a day. The slightly raised tissue heals where a cancerous basal cell once grew. She speculates years of playing softball in the sun caused...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:16:50 GMT
By DOUG WILSON Herald-Whig Senior Writer Harold Schork, a longtime Quincy banker who died last weekend, was described by friends and former co-workers as a personable businessman who quietly worked
Harold Schork, a longtime Quincy banker who died last weekend, was described by friends and former co-workers as a personable businessman who quietly worked to better the Quincy community. Mr. Schork, 75, was president of...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:21:27 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer A rare skin cancer has caused Reon Altgilbers to see the world differently. The 51-year-old Quincy woman focuses on what she still has rather than what
A rare skin cancer has caused Reon Altgilbers to see the world differently. The 51-year-old Quincy woman focuses on what she still has rather than what she's lost. When damaged nerves impaired her sight in one eye,...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:09:00 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The photos on the wall tell the story of fire and ambulance service in Brown County. Pictures include horse-drawn equipment for
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. The photos on the wall tell the story of fire and ambulance service in Brown County. Pictures include horse-drawn equipment for the fire department established in 1886 and shots from the ambulance...
