By MONTE DUTTON The Clinton Red Devils were redder (Monte Dutton photos). Click here. In 1968, John Wayne was in a movie called Hellfighters. It was loosely based on a Texan named Red Adair who made his living putting out oil fires. He set off an explosion that blew out the fire. The idea was …
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I love baseball, damn it
By MONTE DUTTON Click here. Playoff baseball is tense. Playoffs in all major sports are intense. In pro basketball and hockey, I have little interest in the regular seasons. Then I love the playoffs. Baseball, though, is as much religion as sport. Either the Dodgers are going to win the World Series again, or the …
Clinton makes quick work of Liberty, 42-22
By MONTE DUTTON The Clinton cheerleaders got it right (Monte Dutton photos). Click here. LIBERTY – Before Friday night’s end to the regular-season, Clinton High School’s football team ran through a banner that read:HERE TO SHOW Y’ALL WHO THE REAL DEVILS AREWith due respect to the Red Devils of Liberty (5-4. 2-2), the cheerleaders got …
County Signs: Red on red for region title
By MONTE DUTTON Guess which way Javen Cook is about to cut (Monte Dutton photo). Click here. Clinton travels to Liberty, and the Red Devils are going to win.The above isn’t as bold as it seems. Clinton (6-2, 3-0 Region 1-2A) and Liberty (5-3, 2-1) are both Red Devils. The region title and a preferential …
County Signs: Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing
By MONTE DUTTON (Monte Dutton photo) Click here. Hold your horses – or perhaps your pitchforks -- on the celebrations for Clinton High School in the Class 2A football playoffs.The Red Devils – and the ones in Liberty, too – have a lot riding on Friday night’s game at Liberty.Clinton (6-2, 3-0 Region 1-2A) must …
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