Effingham Daily News, Effingham, IL

Olympics at Home
Yes, I hear you say to yourself, how could her home be the site of the Olympics? Well, it may not have been the real Olympics, but it was a close version.
For Boyer, softball has been love of lifetime
Nancy Boyer didn't realize when she was playing ball as a child with her brothers Bill and John, that she had found a passion that would last a lifetime. After recently celebrating her 70th birthday, Boyer continues with that passion and plays softball for the love of the game.
Post 120 falters in opening game
Effingham Post 120 has some serious work to do if it expects to still be playing Sunday in the Mattoon Senior American Legion Firecracker Classic.
Terre Haute handles Post 120
With the Mattoon Firecracker Classic looming ahead, Effingham Post 120 traveled to Terre Haute Tuesday and dropped an 8-2 Senior American Legion baseball decision.
Kenny Miller named St. A baseball coach
Although it will be his first varsity coaching job, St. Anthony High School's pick to fill its newly-opened baseball position is no stranger to the local baseball scene.
Effingham Post 120 wins pair of Junior Legion games
Effingham Post 120 won a pair of Junior American Legion baseball games Sunday, hosting Breese and Champaign in a round-robin style three-game afternoon.
Post 120 goes 4-1 at Champaign Tournament
After more or less giving one away to open the Champaign Wooden Bat Tournament, Effingham Post 120 pulled off four straight victories at the Senior American Legion baseball meet and essentially finished up in fifth place.
Post 120 juniors demolish South Central
Five different Effingham players hit home runs in Wednesday's Junior American Legion baseball doubleheader at Kinmundy Lions Field, helping Post 120 the demolish South Central by 17-5 and 15-2 scores.
Shadowens signs on at Lake Land
Lake Land College women's basketball coach Dave Johnson carried two Effingham High School graduates on the roster of his most recent team, and that squad rewarded him with an impressive season.

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