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August 02, 2008
Season over for Post 1
After being nipped by Sumter on Friday, the comeback kids of Post 1 were at it again Saturday against Goose Creek in an elimination game at American Legion Field. Only this time, Florence’s rally and season fell one run short.
Sumter’s Price too much for Post 1
For the better part of two weeks, the Florence legion baseball team rode an emotional postseason high with improbable come-from-behind wins against Conway, Greenwood and Irmo. Post 1 finally hit the wall Friday in the form of Sumter’s Matt Price.
August 01, 2008
Post 1 rallies yet again
For the second night in a row, and for more times this season than anyone can probably remember, Florence used a late-inning rally to earn a 16-15 victory against Irmo and another shot at Sumter in tonight’s marquee 8 p.m. matchup.
July 31, 2008
LEGION ROUNDUP: Lake City stays alive
Lake City scored five runs in the first two innings, then endured a Greenwood rally to pull out a 9-7 victory Thursday in an elimination game in the American Legion State tournament.
Florence Post 1 rallies for win
Down 11-2 at one point, Florence exploded for nine runs in the seventh inning for a come-from-behind, 13-11 win against Greenwood in the final game Wednesday at American Legion Stadium.
July 30, 2008
World War II era players reminisce about playing days
Before Wednesday’s game against Greenwood, Florence Post 1 made sure to cover all the bases by honoring the present, the future and especially the past of American Legion baseball in Florence.
July 29, 2008
Post 1 fought long, hard battle to earn No. 2 seed
Florence’s coaches and players were among those gathered at the civic center for a banquet to officially kick off the American Legion baseball state tournament at Legion Field. The ceremony gave Post 1 coach Derick Urquhart a unique opportunity to reflect on both his role in bringing the tournament to Florence, and on his team’s journey there.
July 27, 2008
Lake City wins play-in game
LAKE CITY — They might have done it the hard way, but Post 73 will be in the American Legion baseball state tournament.
July 26, 2008
Post 1 to face Greenwood in state tournament
FLORENCE — Post 1 has found out its opponent for the first day of the American Legion state tournament, which begins Wednesday in Florence.
Sumter blanks Lake City
Tyler Christman struck out 16 while Travis Witherspoon and Qunetrell Nelson each homered as Sumter defeated Lake City 17-0 in eight innings to win the best-of-five series 3-1.
Post 1 scores twice late to beat Conway
As host for the American Legion baseball state tournament, Florence Post 1 knew it would be playing next week at Legion Field. But, coach Derek Urquhart said, there’s nothing like earning your way in.
July 24, 2008
Post 1 gains, loses series lead on same day
Post 1 fans have seen some big comebacks this season at American Legion Field. And save a controversial ninth inning on Thursday, they might have seen another one.
Hyman, rain force suspension
With the score tied 5-5 in the top of the 12th inning, rain haltedd 5-5 in the top of the 12th inning, rain halted Game 3 of the American Legion baseball playoff series between Florence and Conway.
July 23, 2008
Post 1 evens up series with Post 111
Post 1 of Florence pulled even with Post 111 of Conway on Tuesday night, winning 12-7.
July 22, 2008
Sumter’s bats do damage
After a rough opening game in its second-round series against Sumter, Lake City looked to cut down on the strikeouts and costly miscues in game two Tuesday.
July 21, 2008
Conway takes ugly game 1 from Florence
With home-field advantage and a pitching-weary Conway team, Post 1 was hoping to take an early lead in its second-round American Legion playoff series. Conway did its part with a five-error performance, leading to seven unearned runs and a near gift-wrapped win.
July 20, 2008
Pitching helps carry Post 1 into round two
FLORENCE — Post 1 is in the second round of the American Legion baseball playoffs, and it isn’t too difficult to figure out how.
July 19, 2008
Post 1 moves on
MANNING — With pitching stretched thin as it always is in the playoffs, Post 1 coach Derick Urquhart turned to Dale Sylvester to eat up some innings in game four.
Post 1 a win away from advancing
Florence Post 1 got its first shutout of the season Friday night, blanking Beaufort 5-0 in the American Legion state playoffs.
The win gives Post 1 a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. Florence will look to close out the series tonight at West Florence High School. Game time is 7 p.m.
July 15, 2008
Florence grabs series lead against Beaufort
Post 1 starter Chris Wallace was taken out of Tuesday’s first-round American Legion playoff game after seven innings because of a blood blister on his finger. It was the only blemish Wallace had all night.
July 14, 2008
Post 1’s playoff opener rained out
BEAUFORT — Game one of the first-round playoff matchup between Florence and Beaufort was postponed Monday because of rain.
July 12, 2008
Post 1 healthy going into playoffs
As with any baseball coach, Florence Post 1’s Derick Urquhart has dealt with his share of team injuries. During this season, though, he might have felt like he was filling out more injury reports than lineup cards.
July 10, 2008
Bishopville makes strides in first season
When Preston McDonald took the coaching position with Post 29, he wasn’t quite sure what to expect in his team’s inaugural season.
July 09, 2008
Post 1 ends regular season with a bang
A lot of baseball coaches will talk to their teams about weathering storms during games. For Post 1 on Wednesday, it was more like staying ahead of one.
July 04, 2008
Legion Baseball: Hooks leads Post 111 over Post 73
Jarrott Hooks’ 8-inning no-hitter paces Conway’s Post 111 to a 10-0 victory over Lake City’s Post 73 in Thursday American Legion play at Conway High School.
July 03, 2008
Legion baseball: Post 1 clinches No. 2 seed from League III
Cody Ritch and Landis Lane each drove in three runs as Florence Post 1 clinched the second seed in League III with a 17-2 rout of Cheraw in seven innings on Thursday in American Legion baseball.
Legion notebook: Florence likes spot heading into Legion playoffs
As with every season, Post 1 coach Derick Urquhart knew beating out Sumter for the League III title was going to be a tall order.
But Florence’s dominance against the rest of the league still has them right where they want to be, Urquhart said, as Post 1 has already sewn up the second seed in League III.
July 01, 2008
Post 1 has eyes on No. 2 seed
With both teams already in the postseason, Tuesday’s American Legion matchup between Florence and Bishopville was a battle for position in League III.
And thanks to a 14-run, 15-hit attack, Post 1 now finds itself in very good position for a second seed. John Taylor, Cody Ritch and Patrick Mincey each drove in three runs en route to a 14-6 win over Post 29.
June 26, 2008
DeBerry to speak at state tournament banquet
The American Legion baseball state tournament officially kicks off July 29 with a pre-tournament banquet. And Post 1 coach Derrick Urquhart couldn’t think of a better speaker than Fisher DeBerry.
June 17, 2008
Young players inspire Post 5 to take big win from Aynor
After leading Aynor Post 81 by a score of 3-0 into the fourth inning, Marion’s Post 5 fizzled with a collapse of pitching and defense that allowed Aynor to take a lead for the first time of the night, 4-3. Ross White, the starting pitcher, was running out of gas and began walking in runners.
