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Last Updated: Feb 8th, 2010 - 16:15:06
Induction Weekend Complete, Successful
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| Co-winners of the $5000 cash prize from the Museum's recent Drawdown of Champions were Deanne Mosley (L) and Bill Hetrick (R). Museum Board President Jim Keith is in the center. |
The 46th annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Weekend was a terrific success with a large crowd at the banquet Friday and record attendance at the Drawdown of Champions Saturday.
"Given the uncertainity in the economy and record fuel costs, we are very pleased," said Museum Executive Director Michael Rubenstein .
"I had a great time. It was a first class event," said inductee Coolidge Ball , who was joined by Will Clark, Reggie Collier, Paul Covington, Hill Denson and Jennifer Gillom in the Class of 2008.
In addition to the $5000 cash giveaway, the Drawdown--co-sponsored by the law firm of Wells, Moore, Simmons and Hubbard and Puckett Machinery-- featured live auction items like two tickets to a New York Giants' game, a $ 6100 Viking grill and a 50" flat screen tv.
Aug 5, 2008, 11:33am
Induction Weekend Opens Friday; Tickets Available
Tickets are now on sale for the 46th Annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Friday August 1, 2008 at the Hilton Convention Center in Jackson, MS.
The inductees in the Class of 2008 who will be present and honored that night are Coolidge Ball, Will Clark, Reggie Collier,Paul Covington, Hill Denson and Jennifer Gillom.A reception starting at 5:30pm will precede the banquet at 7:00pm.
The induction banquet highlights a full weekend of activitities. On Saturday morning August 2, 2008 at the Museum, all returning inductees will meet the public from 9:30am-11:00amin a casual event also sponsored by BancorpSouth.
Saturday night at 7:00pm features the Drawdown of Champions and Auction at the Museum, which is sponsored by Puckett Machinery and the law firm of Wells, Moore, Simmons and Hubbard.
For ticket information, contact the Museum at 800-280-FAME (3263) or 601-982-8264.
Jul 11, 2008, 3:23pm
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Sizzling Times, Record Turnout at Watermelon
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| Caleb Hammons was the top finisher among the 1480 runners and walkers at the 26th Annual Baptist Health Systems Watermelon Classic 5k Run and Walk July 4th. |
25-year old Flowood, MS native Caleb Hammons was the overall winner at the 26th Annual Baptist Health Systems Watermelon Classic July 4th morning, posting the best time among the record turnout of just under 1500 runners and walkers at 16:34. This year's time was eleven seconds faster than last year's.
Krissy Ford , a 19-year old from Jackson, MS who runs for the Trinity College Cross-country team in San Antonio, TX was the top female finisher 19:43.
Official times for all entrants can be seen at the Mississippi Track Club website which can be found at http://www.msfame.com/resources.html.
Jul 4, 2008, 8:08am
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