Redsox and Dodgers all tied up
A COLD war between Traralgon Redsox and Moe/Newborough Dodgers reached an impasse in freezing conditions during round seven of Latrobe Valley Baseball, with a 4-4 draw the final result.
Athletes honoured
OUTSTANDING sportspeople from the region were recognised for their prolific past 12 months last Friday, as 46 young athletes received graduation certificates from the Gippsland Sports Academy at Morwell Bowls Club.
Lucky number seven
NO Twin City archer came home empty handed from the State Clout Championships in Waverley last month.
Panthers break Waterloo drought
YARRAGON wrested the Waterloo Trophy back from Trafalgar after six years of trying with an impressive 16 point win at Dowton Park Reserve on Saturday.
Maroon revival falls short
TRARALGON fought back from 35-points down at quarter-time to fall just four points short of Maffra in round seven of the Gippsland League, despite being without an interchange after half-time.
Tigers upset top Dogs
GORMANDALE caused the biggest upset of the North Gippsland football season by disposing of Sale City by two goals at home on Saturday.
Not cool
THE absence of air-conditioning at Latrobe Valley's major basketball centres has put the region's capacity to host future large scale sporting events in jeopardy.
Gelagotis hit with ban
MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis has been suspended for three months by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after pleading guilty to the race day treatment of Axis Point at Warrnambool on 5 May.
Groundhog Day for Gippsland League
AS the Gippsland League celebrates its massive interleague victory over Yarra Valley Mountain DFL at the weekend, the reward for regaining eighth-place on the Victoria Country ladder is all too familiar.
Gravy train slowing down
A STATE-wide player points system and salary cap will be implemented over the next two years to help curb unsustainable player payments in country football leagues.
International flavour for marathon
AUSTRALIA'S oldest marathon is poised to become an international extravaganza in its 49th edition next year.
Falcons soar to the top
In the game of the round, second-placed Falcons 2000 hosted third-placed Moe United in a clash that would ultimately prove vital for each side in their quest for the Gippsland Soccer League title.
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Four figures: MacDonald reaches a century of goals
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
STAR country footballer Dean MacDonald etched his name into the history books at the weekend.
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