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The fans of Cherryville Post 100 A few years ago during the American Legion baseball season, you could not find any more loyal fans of Cherryville Post 100 than three residents of a local nursing center. This was the year that Cherryville won at the local and state levels and went on for the National Championship in Oklahoma. These three diehard fans would take a portable radio out onto the front porch of the nursing center and listen to all of the games. It was hard to get them to come inside. They always begged to stay outside on the porch until all the games were over. Sometimes it would be after 10 or 11 p.m. before they were over. They were very loyal listeners, and they never liked to miss a game. Even though Cherryville lost the championship that year they gained some loyal fans. That September, for one of the fan’s birthdays, I invited the coach of Post 100 to come visit him at the nursing center. He not only visited, but he brought the fan a signed baseball and gave autographs to the other fans. I’ll never forget the excitement of these games for the residents and the terrific sportsmanship of Post 100 and Coach Reynolds. Sue Dallman | Dallas | Rutherford EMC |
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