Stories from Wednesday, July 17, 2013

After splitting their first two games at the Tullahoma Classic, the Marshall County Dusters improved to 2-1 in pool play by claiming a 9-2 victory over Shelbyville Post 23 on Saturday morning at Shelbyville Central High School. Aided by a pair of three-run innings, the Dusters (16-9) pounded out 11 hits against three Shelbyville pitchers to go along with five walks and four Post 23 errors. Matt Sharp led Marshall County's offensive attack by going 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored, while starting hurler Ryan McDaniel and Bubba Houghton both tallied two hits and a RBI. Hayden Bailey (1 RBI), Connor Bush (1 RBI), Grayson Wiles (1 RBI), and Chandler Harmon notched one hit apiece for the Dusters as well.

Having already secured a spot in the semifinals of the Tullahoma Classic, the Marshall County Dusters finished with a 2-2 record in pool play after losing 7-0 in five innings to the Murfreesboro Central Magnet Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Shelbyville Central High School. Tiger starting pitcher Michael Zipay went the distance on the mound to earn the win and scattered five hits and four walks over five innings while notching six strikeouts. Marshall County (16-10) also left seven men in scoring position and stranded nine runners on base overall.

The Marshall County Dusters (17-10) advanced to the championship game of the Tullahoma Classic by defeating the Murfreesboro Central Magnet Tigers 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Tullahoma High School in the semifinals. Murfreesboro Central Magnet had defeated Marshall County 7-0 the previous day during pool play, but the Dusters turned the tables on the Tigers in Sunday's contest and built a 4-1 lead through the first four and a half innings of play before withstanding a MCM rally attempt to claim the victory.

After posting a 2-2 record in pool play, the Middle Tennessee Mudcats were knocked out of the Tullahoma Classic when they dropped a 5-2 decision to Shelbyville Post 23 on Sunday afternoon at Tullahoma High School in the semifinals of the tournament. Shelbyville starting pitcher Kalen Thompson turned in a strong performance on the mound and tossed a four-hitter while issuing four walks and racking up 10 strikeouts en route to earning the win

The Marshall County Dusters (17-11) finished second in the Tullahoma Classic after dropping a 7-3 decision to Shelbyville Post 23 in the championship game on Sunday night at Tullahoma High School. Marshall County had defeated Shelbyville 9-2 earlier in the tournament, but Post 23 got the better of the Dusters this time around and built a 5-0 lead through the first five innings of play before taking home the four-run victory.

Jared Parsons shot a one over par 73 on Saturday before backing it up with a two-under par 70 to claim the 2013 Saddle Creek Men's Golf Association title. After 18 holes on Saturday, Parsons was tied with Brian Borton as both zero handicappers carded first round 73's. Only five players turn in scorecards with rounds in the 70's. Defending champion Joe Liggett (74), 2010 champion Mike Tankersley (75), and Roger Harwell (78) were the three other golfers that managed to come in with less than 80 strokes on Saturday.

The Marshall County Stars completed a dominant run through the 14-year old Babe Ruth District 8 tournament by crushing Lawrence County 19-1 in five innings on Thursday night at Jonathan D. Hollingsworth Memorial Park. Having defeated Lawrence County 11-4 earlier in the tournament, the Stars actually trailed 1-0 at the end of the first inning in Thursday's contest, before reeling off 19 consecutive runs over the next four frames to cruise to the mercy rule shortened victory.

From Staff Reports Jury selection for a murder trial took all day Monday and continued Tuesday. The accused is Kenneth Colvett, 57, who is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of his wife, Bessie Kay Redd Clark Colvett, on April 7, 2012...

By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern Some people might view the second Saturday of a month as merely a halfway mark. With barbeque, live music, and even a few hula hoops, however, the Lewisburg Downtown Alliance has given this day a new meaning. July 13 marked the LDA's third "Second Saturday" event this summer. ...

Arrested on warrants for possession of over ½ ounce of marijuana, possession of over ½ ounce of marijuana for resale, and fleeing to avoid arrest Jacary Flood, 21, Franklin Avenue. Bond: $10,000; court date: Aug. 12. Flood was transported here from Sumner County, after the Sheriff's Department there found he had outstanding warrants from Lewisburg City Court...

Ora Mae Young Holder, 91, of Lewisburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at NHC-Oakwood in Lewisburg. A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late James Scott and Betty Mae Pilkinton Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo "Red" Holder, in 1980; two sisters, Gladys Young and Louise Young Waldon; one brother, Walter Frank "Son" Young; and two grandsons, Lance Blalock and Dale Osborne...

Lillian Sherrell Lambert Fikes, 84, of Sparta, formerly of Lewisburg, went home to her Lord, Sunday July 14, 2013, at the home of her son. Mrs. Fikes was born Jan. 22, 1929, to the late Byrd and Della Stewart Sherrell. She was a retired beautician of 42 years and was a member of East Commerce Baptist Church, Lewisburg. She was loved by all who knew her and the family offers a special thank you to the employees of Hospice of Chattanooga...

Thomas Edward "Tom" Brown, 70, of Chapel Hill, died Sunday, July 14, 2013. A native of Marshall County, Mr. Brown was a son of the late Jessie C. Brown and Ruby Crick Brown. Tom was retired from Avco-Vaught Aerostructures as a machinist with 42 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Chapel Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 54 years, and was an avid fisherman...

Morris "Buddy" Holley, 46, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Lewisburg. Mr. Holley was born in Louisville, Ky., and was a son of the late Bert and Dorothy Mae Blewitt Holley. He was an assembly technician for Goodman Corporation. Mr. Holley is survived by his wife, Jennie Holley, children, Daniel Relvis (Angela) McPeak, Sara Elizabeth (Lacey) Walls, and Jonathan Leon (Fran) McPeak, and grandson, Coby Tyler Walls, all of Lewisburg; and a sister, Geneva Huttonlocker of Louisville, Ky...