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Georgia Amateur win boosted Persons' confidence

By Daniel Shirley dshirley@macon.com

Peter Persons' golf career has included several highlights.

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University Of Georgia

Lemon suspended after arrest
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By Josh Kendall
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UGA's Lemon, a Macon native, charged with battery
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Josh Kendall
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Georgia football player Lemon charged with felony
- 03:01 AM EST

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Georgia Tech

Tech football player charged with rape
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By Coley Harvey
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Jackets' offense improves defense
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By Coley Harvey
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Tech's Richard understands Earls' situation
- 12:26 AM EST
By Coley Harvey
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Atlanta Braves

Loretta leads Astros past Braves
- 03:01 AM EST
By Charles Odum
Associated Press
Perry helps Braves end skid
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By Charles Odum
Associated Press
Notebook: Perry gets call to start for hometown Braves
- 03:01 AM EST
By Charles Odum
Associated Press

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Sports columnists

Francoeur needs to recall 2005 emotions
- 03:01 AM EST
In some ways, Montoya a throwback
- 03:01 AM EST
By Brad Harrison
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Hall, family still picking up pieces
- 03:01 AM EST
By Coley Harvey
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WR Little League to be honored at ESPYs
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Purvis powerful in Warner Robins win
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Bradley's homer lifts Vine-Ingle
- 08:10 AM EST
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Collins, Rutland adjusting to one another
- 03:01 AM EST
By Jonathan Heeter
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Tattnall's Reid back as head girls hoops coach
- 03:01 AM EST
By Jonathan Heeter
jheeter@macon.com
Smelter stays humble despite many triumphs
- 03:01 AM EST
By Jonathan Heeter

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That's Racin'

Doug Herbert races 'for my boys,' dedicating season to them
- 09:51 AM EST
TOM SORENSEN
The Charlotte Observer
'I should have stayed on the bottom,' Gordon says
- 12:44 AM EST
MARK LONG
The Associated Press
Kyle Busch edges Edwards as a final yellow ends it
- 11:36 PM EST
DAVID POOLE
The Charlotte Observer

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Atlanta Falcons

Mularkey developing comfortable feeling
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By George Henry
Associated Press
Falcons sign Brown
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By Jay Adams
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Falcons cut ties with Williams
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Warner Robins going back to state tourney
- 03:01 AM EST
By Caleb Rule
sports@macon.com
Georgia Amateur win boosted Persons' confidence
- 03:01 AM EST
By Daniel Shirley
dshirley@macon.com
Miller makes up for loss in previous fight
- 03:01 AM EST
By Jay Adams
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Miller taking different approach to fight in Las Vegas
- 04:13 PM EST
By Jay Adams
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Bulletin Board, July 5
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Change of plans slows pace for Slocumb
- 03:01 AM EST
By Brad Harrison
bharrison@macon.com
Vine-Ingle rides Butler's homer into championship
- 03:01 AM EST
By Joe Kovac Jr.
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Trying to make it back: Macon's Fitch sharpening game at local gyms, hopes to get another shot in NBA
- 03:01 AM EST
By Michael A. Lough
Purvis powerful in Warner Robins win
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Daily Events
Fighting for his life: Local mixed martial arts fighter continues to overcome multiple obstacles
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Bradley's homer lifts Vine-Ingle
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Time to live the dream
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By Coley Harvey
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Bulletin Board, July 1
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Stewart's bad luck streak continues at Daytona
- 12:41 AM EST
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
Look out, Spitz, Phelps is coming after you again
- 03:36 AM EST
By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP National Writer
Wells' bat, Rios' legs lead Blue Jays past Angels
- 12:51 PM EST
The Associated Press
Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win
- 12:51 PM EST
By TIM BOOTH
AP Sports Writer
Finalists Federer, Nadal know each other well
- 10:01 AM EST
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
Giants rally in 7th for 5-2 win over Dodgers
- 12:51 PM EST
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
Tyson Gay tumbles at Olympic trials, out of 200
- 12:51 PM EST
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
Kim wins AT&T National for 2nd victory
- 03:06 PM EST
By DOUG FERGUSON
The Associated Press
Lee, Ji share LPGA lead in Arkansas
- 12:51 PM EST
By NOAH TRISTER
The Associated Press
Griffin upsets Jackson in UFC 86
- 12:51 PM EST
The Associated Press
Carlos: More concerned with humanity than medals
- 12:51 PM EST
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
Red Sox, Cubs highlight All-Star starters
- 03:06 PM EST
By BEN WALKER
AP Baseball Writer
Hushovd wins 2nd stage of Tour de France
- 12:51 PM EST
By JAMEY KEATEN
The Associated Press
Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title
- 02:41 AM EST
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
Busch nips Edwards to win under caution at Daytona
- 06:51 AM EST
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

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