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6/18/17 — Birthdays
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6/17/17 — Birthdays
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Vintage Dickey Backed by Big Inning vs. Giants
R.A. Dickey quickly distanced himself from his worst start of the season and extended the Giants’ offensive woes as he helped the Braves take another step toward evening their record with a 9-0 win Monday night at SunTrust Park.
While claiming their third straight win and moving within five games of a .500 record (32-37), the Braves received seven brilliant innings from Dickey, who allowed eight runs to the Nationals in five innings last week. The Braves knuckleballer retired 16 of the final 17 batters he faced and 21 of 24 after allowing consecutive hits to begin the first inning.
“He had seven good innings,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “[The knuckleball] was coming out consistent, especially after the first inning, when it looked like it could have gone either way. He seemed to have a feel for it the whole night.”
Johnny Cueto scattered five hits and allowed just two runs while completing seven innings for the first time in more than a month. But Ender Inciarte’s RBI double in the third inning proved to be enough against the Giants, who have tallied two runs or fewer four times during their seven-game losing streak.
“It’s sad that we lost the way we lost,” Cueto said through an interpreter. “Everything was working fine, and I was working the way I wanted to. You saw Johnny Cueto pitching today.”
The Braves produced a seven-run eighth inning that included a two-run single from Dansby Swanson and a Danny Santana three-run homer that landed in the second level of the Chop House. Santana’s pinch-hit home run traveled a projected 417 feet, per Statcast™, making it the second-longest homer he has hit since the start of the 2015 season. He hit a 437-foot shot on May 4, the day before the Twins designated him for assignment.
“I have confidence in my ability, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised it happened,” Santana said through an interpreter.
Cueto has generated one of the best whiff rates with his changeup this year, but the off-speed pitch has also occasionally spelled trouble. The latest such instance occurred in the fourth inning, when Matt Adams drilled a 0-1 changeup over the right-field wall and into the Chop House. The solo shot traveled a projected 402 feet, per Statcast™, making it the longest of the six home runs he has hit at SunTrust Park this season. He has 10 homers through his first 111 at-bats with the Braves.
After Denard Span (double) and Eduardo Nunez opened the game with consecutive hits to put runners at the corners, Dickey navigated his way through the middle of the Giants’ order without incurring any damage. He sandwiched a Buster Posey strikeout between popups produced by Brandon Crawford and Hunter Pence.
Adams needed 109 at-bats to record his 10th homer with the Braves this season. The man he is currently replacing at first base, Freddie Freeman, recorded his 10th homer in his 88th at-bat of the season.
Julio Teheran attempts to extend his recent success at SunTrust Park when the Braves host the Giants at 6:35 p.m. CT. Teheran posted a 10.50 ERA through his first five home starts but has allowed just one earned run over his past 12 innings in Atlanta.
Sounds Swept by Baby Cakes in Doubleheader
The New Orleans Baby Cakes swept the Nashville Sounds in a doubleheader in front of 7,977 fans at First Tennessee Park Monday night. The Sounds’ offense was shut out in both games and collected a total of just six hits.
The doubleheader was made up as part of the suspended game from April 30th between the two teams. When play resumed on Monday, the score was 0-0 in the top of the fourth inning.
Nashville’s (35-33) Chris Smith and New Orleans’ Tom Koehler went to work on the bump and both were brilliant. Smith worked six innings and allowed one run in the Sounds’ 1-0 loss. Koehler was even better as the right-hander kept the Sounds off the board for six innings. He limited Nashville to one hit – a two-out single by Jermaine Curtis in the seventh.
With two outs in the sixth and the score still 0-0, Baby Cakes center fielder Brandon Barnes sparked a rally with a single to left field. Chad Hinshaw followed with a line drive to the wall in left-center that chased Barnes around from first. His foot-first slide into home was just ahead of the relay throw from shortstop Franklin Barreto.
The one run was all Koehler needed. He extinguished a mild threat in the eighth when Joey Wendle was hit by a pitch and swiped second base. Koehler breezed through the ninth in order to lock down the 1-0 win.
Game two was all Baby Cakes from start to finish in a 6-0 win. Mike Aviles gave New Orleans an early lead with a two-out, two-run double in the second.
Another two-out hit plated runs for the Cakes in the third. KC Serna launched a three-run homer off Sounds starter Dustin Hurlbutt to make it a 5-0 game.
Hurlbutt was chased after three innings in his Triple-A debut. The right-hander was up from Advanced-A Stockton and allowed five runs on seven hits in three innings.
William Cuevas started game two for New Orleans and worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings. He held Nashville to just one hit before handing over to Victor Payano. The middle reliever did his part by keeping the Sounds off the board for 2 1/3 innings.
Nashville’s offense never kicked into gear as they went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position in game two.
The Sounds and Baby Cakes wrap up the five-game series with another doubleheader Tuesday evening at First Tennessee Park. Both games will be seven-inning contests. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. with game two to follow 30 minutes after game one.
Two Deputies Shot in Coffee County
Michael Eugene Bell jail intake photo
Two deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office have been injured in a shooting at the county justice center.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon at the Coffee County Justice Center in Manchester.
District Attorney General Craig Northcott said an inmate identified as 37-year-old Michael Eugene Bell was in the courthouse for a scheduled hearing on charges of domestic-related kidnapping, evading arrest and other charges.
Emergency personnel prepare Deputy Bassett to be airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center for treatment… Photo by Barry West
After court, Deputy Wade Bassett was escorting Bell to be transported back to the Coffee County Jail. Northcott said Bell then attacked the deputy, and a scuffle ensued.
Bell was able to wrestle away Bassett’s firearm and shot him once in the stomach area. Officials said Deputy Bassett was protected because he was wearing a bulletproof vest. Bassett did receive an injury to his right hand during the struggle.
The suspect then went to the first floor of the three story building, and as D.A. Northcott said, “as he was exiting the building, in a very unnecessary and cowardly way, he shot Deputy Wendell Bowen on his way out.”
Heavy law enforcement at the Justice Center… Photo by Barry West
TBI Director Mark Gwyn said the suspect entered a home on Madison Street before exiting out the back and going into the yard of an adjacent house. It was there where officials said the suspect shot himself and died from his injuries.
Deputy Bassett was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment and Bowen underwent surgery at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
The extent of the deputies’ injuries are not available at this time.
There will be no court on Tuesday, June 20. The Justice Center will be closed all day to employees, court personnel and the public due to a request by law enforcement, as they continue their investigation.
6/19/17–Franklin Duane Hammontree
Franklin Duane Hammontree, age 49 was born in Shreveport, LA to Franklin and Lottie Mae Hammontree and passed from this life in Manchester, TN on June 14, 2017. He was retired from Power Equipment Company in Nashville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Ingram; parents, Franklin and Lottie Mae Hamontree; two sisters, Rela Hammontree and Cynthia McCoy; one brother, William Hammontree. Survived by his sisters, Loretta Vaughn and husband Grady of Sarepta, LA, Charlotte Bradley and husband Virgil of Emerson, AR; brother, Wallace Hammontree and wife Mary of Springhill, LA; sister-in-law, Pat HAmmontree of Shongaloo, LA; nieces and nephews, John, Tricia, Reed, Sonjia, Ben, Joy, Rachel, Rusty, Thomas and Jacobee.
No services will be held at this time.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hammontree family.
6/15/17–Oliver Frederick Cook
Obituary for Oliver Frederick Cook
Oliver Frederick Cook, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a faithful member of West End Church of Christ where he served as an elder and teacher until he retired. Employed by the University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Service from June 1955 to 1974 in Coffee County, and from 1974 to 1995 State 4-H Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he served in the US Army service from 1951 until January 1953. Oliver was born to George Oliver Cook and Lottie McFarlin Cook of Paint Rock, Alabama. He was a graduate of TPI and the University of Tennessee. Oliver is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Esther Johns Cook; son, Frederick Wayne (Joyce) Cook and grandson, Tyler Frederick Cook of Knoxville, TN; son Billy Don (Debbie) Cook of Tullahoma, TN, and a sister, Mary Harmon of Tullahoma, TN. Funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017, Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Jeremy Weekley officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., CST Friday, June 16, at Oakwood Cemetery, Tullahoma, TN. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, preceding the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to West End Church of Christ, 8301 E. Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN 37923. On-line condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
6/20/17—Jewell Ruth Parks Keele
Jewell Ruth Parks Keele, age 86, passed away June 17, 2017, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga with her family at her side. Jewell was born in Hillsboro, TN, September 22, 1930, to her parents, the late Horace Royden Parks and Maggie Sutton Thomas Parks. Jewell was married to the late Wilson Heisey Keele. She was also preceded in death by three brothers; Charles Parks, Grundy Parks, and Wayne Parks.
Jewell was a member of the Forest Mill Baptist Church. Before retiring Jewell worked as a Billing Clerk with Time DC Trucking, in Chattanooga. She will be fondly remembered as a lady that was very sociable, independent, who loved her family, her church, and her senior citizen family. Jewell was the happiest when she was with a group of people or visiting with friends and family. She enjoyed listening to country bands, watching her great-grandchildren play ball and attending yard sales. She especially looked forward to trips with her brother, sisters, and niece to visit family in Oklahoma, stopping at antique shops along the way.
She was a christian with deep faith who read her Bible daily. She set a good example for her family and a high standard. She was loved unconditionally by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Jewell is survived by three sons; Stanley W. Keele and his wife Kathy of Manchester, Joe M. Keele and his wife Charlotte of Hillsboro, Gary A. Keele and his wife Rhonda of Decatur, TN, seven grandchildren; Jeff Keele and his wife Beverly of Manchester, Jenn Nogodula and her husband Jay of Manchester, Julie Keele of Manchester, Wesley Keele and his wife Margaret of Knoxville, Maggie Millraney and her husband Michael of Hillsboro, Taylor Womack of Decatur, and Hunter Keele of Chattanooga, seven great-grandchildren; Jaydee and Jenslee Nogodula, Riley and Audrey Keele, Jackson and Ellie Keele, and Tayden Womack, two sisters; Helen P. Campbell and Elsie P. Dotson, one brother; Frank Parks and several friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Coffee County Senior Citizens or Forest Mill Baptist Church In Loving Memory Of: Jewell Parks Keele
VISITATION: Monday, June 19, 2017, 5 – 9:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 2:00 P.M., Central Funeral Home
ENTOMBMENT: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
Raiders Close Out Crethan Hansert Memorial Tournament with Perfect Record
Hunter Courtoy delivers a pitch on Saturday in Coffee County’s win over Walker Valley in the 14th Annual Crethan Hansert Memorial Tournament
The Coffee County Red Raider baseball team went 2 and 0 on Saturday to close out the 14th Annual Crethan Hansert Memorial Tournament. Coffee County got a 3 to 1 win over Grundy County to open the day before out slugging Walker Valley 14 to 4 on Saturday afternoon. The 2 wins gave the Red Raiders a perfect 3 and 0 record in the tournament. The Raiders tied for first place in the tournament but lost out to Marshall County in the tiebreaker to capture 2nd place.
In game #1, the Red Raiders were held to 2 hits but took advantage of a 3 run 4th inning thanks to a huge error on a bunt attempt by Grundy County. A.J. Rollman laid down a beautiful sacrifice bunt in the 4th that Grundy County threw away allowing a pair of runners to score. Jonathan Sherrill and Nathaniel Tate had the hits for Coffee County in the win. Hayden Skipper pitched 3 2/3 innings of shutout ball with 6 strikeouts to get the win. Rollman came on and pitched 1 1/3 innings to get the save.
In game #2, Coffee County opened up with a 5 run first inning to clobber Walker Valley 14 to 4. Hunter Courtoy got the start and the win for Coffee County on the bump. The Raiders banged out 10 hits while getting 4 walks and a hit batter. Nathaniel Tate had 2 singles and an RBI. Cael McCall had a double, was hit by a pitch and reached on an error and scored 3 times. McCall also knocked in 2 runs. Jonathan Sherrill had an RBI triple and Hayden Hullett added a single and 2 RBI.
Red Raider Baseball Team Opens Crethan Hansert Tourney with Win
The Coffee County Red Raiders baseball team opened up play in the 14th Crethan Hansert Memorial Baseball Tournament with an 8 to 0 win over Franklin County on Friday. Coffee County scored in 4 of the 5 innings in the Mercy Rule shortened game. Friday was the first day that the Raiders had played together, as Coffee County, since the District 8AAA tournament.
The pitching trio of Hayden Skipper, Scottie Duke and Hunter Courtoy combined to throw a 2 hit shutout with 5 strikeouts. Skipper led the Raiders in hitting as he had 2 singles and a double with 3 RBI. Garrett Davis and A.J. Rollman each had a pair of singles for the Raiders. Nathaniel Tate had a triple and 2 RBI.
The Red Raiders will play a pair of games on Saturday in the 2nd day of the 14th annual Crethan Hansert Tournament. Coffee County will take on Grundy County at 9 AM and Walker Valley at 3:45 PM. Both games will be at Powers Field.
Saturday’s Complete Schedule
9:00 – Coffee County vs. Grundy Co
11:15 – Grundy Co vs. Warren Co
1:30 – Walker Valley vs. Warren Co
3:45 – Coffee County vs. Walker Valley
6:00 – Franklin Co vs. Marshall Co
8:15 – Franklin Co vs. Central Magnet