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  • The Roving Sportsman… Goodbye to 2020!0

    As yet another year comes to a close; it is a good time to reflect on all of the various things that have affected our lives and the world around us — the good, the bad and the ugly. While I don’t like to focus on negative, it is important that we recognize that there

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  • My Dears Got Deer0

    Last week I wrote about deer hunting success with a first-time hunter, but this week I want to explore what happened with some of the female hunters in my life. Yes, my dear wife tagged an antlerless deer last week, and I’m sure there are a lot more men these days who are seeing their

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas0

    With a scant one week of shopping days left until the arrival of Christmas morning, we need to take a serious look at a couple of great ideas for that hard-to-buy-for sportsman on your gift-giving list. The ideas will include items that I have used and found to be highly useful and handy for any

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  • NUU Valor 3rd in Nation

    NUU Valor 3rd in Nation0

    These girls took a major blow when the spring season was cancelled. They were registered for the EPYSA (Eastern Pa Youth Soccer Association) outdoor state cup and regular league play in EDP (Elite Development Program) based in Philly and NJ.  When everything shut down they moved into virtual and independent skills and workouts.  They developed

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  • PAUSED

    PAUSED0

    My phone dinged at 4:05 p.m. It was a short and sweet text message from my lovely bride. She simply asked if I had heard the news. I had no idea what she was talking about so I pleaded the fifth. Seconds later I received a call from one of my favorite players. He wanted

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  • A Mountaineer in the White House0

    While enjoying moments of offensive glory, including scoring the winning points in a playoff game at Canton, South Williamsport’s Brandon Gantz’s three-sport athletic career was highlighted by his defensive performances as a linebacker and infielder for Mountaineer teams. These days, Gantz’s defensive attributes are employed at a much higher level as a member of the

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  • Remembering Feared Baseball Slugger Dick Allen 0

    This year continues to be a bad year for baseball players I admired in my youth. The latest sadness comes with the news last week of the death of feared baseball slugger Dick Allen, who had an outstanding 11-year major league career and who once played here in Williamsport for the Grays in 1962. His

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  • Sometimes it All Comes Together

    Sometimes it All Comes Together0

    Now that the regular firearms deer season has ended, the stories of success and of failure are a frequent part of deer hunting enthusiasts’ conversations. It usually doesn’t take long for the “devices” to come out, and photos of successful hunts are passed around for everyone to see. Many of those photos include first-time hunters.

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  • Jersey Shore Football State Runner-Ups0

    By Dave Bellomo Despite all of the obstacles the Jersey Shore Bulldogs have faced this year, they still managed to make it to the PIAA 4A playoff game, ultimately losing to Thomas Jefferson, 21-14. This was further than any football team in the history of the program. When asked what the big motivating factors were

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  • Baseball’s Back at Bowman0

    Following a summer of COVID-caused cancellation and the uncertainty of professional baseball’s future in Williamsport, the November 30th announcement of the formation of the new MLB Draft League was welcomed news for area baseball fans. Although it was not included on the weather bureau’s forecast of that day, some of the windy conditions may have

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  • There’s No Guarantee

    There’s No Guarantee0

    Oh yes, it’s that time of year again; a fresh coating of white covers the ground, and the sound of Christmas carols can be heard in many different locations as we move about. It’s also that time of year when we frequently hear that familiar greeting, “So, did you get your deer yet?” What usually

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Tasty Turkey Recipes0

    Offering the following recipes makes the basic assumption that you, or a good friend, were fortunate enough to have taken a wild turkey during our recent fall turkey season. These recipes also work well if you were digging around in your freezer and discovered that you had a yet unused spring gobbler waiting to provide

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