Sports columns from Macon and Warner Robins, GA

Bobby Pope

Perry’s Staples was more than a top basketball coach

Bobby Pope writes about Eric Staples, the coach who won several basketball and golf championships at Perry during his time at the school from the 1930s through the 1960s.

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BOBBY POPE

It’s all about titles in the SEC

The SEC has put some distance between itself and other conferences when it comes to winning national championships, Bobby Pope writes.
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Mercer departure could cause changes for A-Sun

Mercer's move to the Southern Conference could lead to more changes for the A-Sun.
BOBBY POPE

Vic Correll Sr. has had a long-time relationship with baseball

Vic Correll Sr. played eight seasons in the major leagues, including four with the Atlanta Braves.
MERCER

Gibson takes Mercer baseball to next level

Craig Gibson's efforts to turn Mercer into one of the top mid-major baseball programs in the country will make big-time programs take note, Bobby Pope writes.
BOBBY POPE

Bonifay brothers made their mark on Macon

Brannon Bonifay will be the fourth member of his family to join the Macon Sports Hall of Fame when he is inducted Thursday.
BOBBY POPE

Macon Sports Hall of Fame stands out

The Macon Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held May 16.
BOBBY POPE

Holloman started with a bang

Bobby Pope reflects on Alva "BoBo" Holloman, a Maconite who threw a no-hitter in his first major league appearance.
BOBBY POPE

Radcliffe’s strikeout feat likely unmatched

A Robert E. Lee Institute pitcher struck out 28 batters in a nine-inning game 65 years ago. Bobby Pope reflects on that game -- and how Hugh Frank Radcliffe needed 28 strikeouts to get 27 outs.
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Rickey’s legacy goes beyond Robinson

Bobby Pope writes about Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey, a big player in the story of Jackie Robinson.
BOBBY POPE

Henley looks to make Masters history

Macon's Russell Henley will try to become the fourth Georgia native to win the Masters this week.