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Twenty-five teams hit the green Friday at the Metropolis Country Club in support of the Massac County High School golf programs. Here, all eyes are to the sky as J.R. Conkle of Metropolis takes his shot. — Planet photo by Beth Shelton

Patriot golf scramble on Friday is a ‘huge success’
This year’s Patriot golf scramble has been officially deemed a “huge success.” The four-ball format benefit tournament, which goes a long way towards funding the boys’ and girls’ programs at Massa...

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The 7-year-old and younger group is shown after the presentation of awards at the Metropolis Country Club Junior Golf Tournament, held July 25.
— Planet photos by Beth Shelton

Junior golf season ends with annual tournament
The Metropolis Country Club Junior Golf season ended July 25 with a tournament for ages 6 and up and the presentation of medallions to all participants. Well over 40 kids participated in this summ...

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Softball, baseball tryouts announced
Tryouts were recently announced for two local organizations. The West Kentucky 12U Lady Outlaws softball team will have tryouts for its 2012-13 season on Sunday at the Metropolis Sports Park. The...

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The second place team of Joe Ben Hogancamp of Bardwell, Ky. and Clay Cannon of West Paducah hold up two of their biggest at Saturday’s Cabela’s King Kat Tournament held in Metropolis. — Planet photo by Beth Shelton

Metropolis is becoming catfishin’ mecca
While Metropolis has only been on the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament schedule for three years, it has become one of the most popular venues on the trail. That popularity probably isn’t because of th...

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Run for a Cure event set for Sept. 8 at FMSP
Zion UCC Church in Metropolis is sponsoring the Running for a Cure 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Fort Massac State Park. Registration is from 7-7:30 a.m. The walk starts at 7:5...

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Cobb leaderboard has ‘Metropolitan’ flavor
Forty-nine-year-old Metropolis native John Riegger put some priceless experience to work in Sunday’s final round of the Pepsi/Super Valu Irvin Cobb Championship, also known as The Cobb, and ground ...

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Residents are invited to watch the weigh-in of Saturday’s catfish tourney. The best time for spectators will be from 3-5 p.m. — Planet photo by Beth Shelton

Catfish tourney is Saturday; kids fishing rodeo scheduled
The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of the Ohio River at Metropolis on Saturday. This is an opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash and prizes and advance...

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Broadway no longer an Atlanta Brave, starts over with San Antonio Padres
By Galen Shelton Planet Sports Making a living as a professional athlete would seem to be the most glamorous thing in the world, but just ask Kenny Perry or Russ Cochran about it, and I’ll bet you’...

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Lady Patriot Camp winners
Once again, the Massac County Lady Patriot Basketball Team hosted their annual grade school camp from June 11-14. Over 35 girls participated in this year’s camp, and the winners from different com...

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Superman Classic Archery winners are announced
The annual Superman Classic Archery Shoot was held June 26-28. Even with the intense heat, over 300 shooters participated. There were participants, vendors and spectators from 32 states at Superman...

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