Wakeup call steers fall 2008 Buffaloes coverage path
Sports editor Brett Marshall recalls missing an early alarm but vows full fall 2008 coverage of Garden City Buffaloes and area high school sports. The Telegram team plans football, girls golf, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and cross country across 19 high schools, with coaches and athletic directors providing schedules and rosters.
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Garden City coaches stress tone on first day of fall workouts
Garden City High coaches emphasized a productive start as fall sports opened on Monday. Volleyball coach Melissa Savolt urged readiness and effort to shape the week, while football benefited from Memorial Stadium turf avoiding mud and yielding traction for early drills. Football, soccer, and cross country shared the field as Day 1 unfolded at the high school.
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Johnson seals balance beam gold at Beijing Games
Shawn Johnson finally breaks her silver streak with a beam victory amid a strong Olympic showing by the U S women. Nastia Liukin earns silver in the event as Johnson overcomes a headache and a tough field. China dominates men’s events with Zou Kai and Li Xiaopeng winning multiple apparatus titles.
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Harper Wins Third Gold for U S in Beijing Track
In Beijing Sanya Richards led late but settled for bronze as Christine Ohuruogu and Shericka Williams surged. Lolo Jones clipped a hurdle, dropped from first to seventh, allowing Dawn Harper to surge for the United States and claim the 400 meter title. Harper, raised in East St. Louis and coached by Bob Kersee, earned the last U S spot at trials and joined Olympic champ status.
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