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Sebring Elks golf tournamentSEBRING The Elks golf tournament will be held on Monday, Aug. 2 at Harder Hall Country Club. Cost for the 8 a.m. shotgun start is $23 per player. To register your team or as an individual player, contact Jack McLaughlin at 471-3295 or by email at jacknjudy33872@gmail.com. Check in not later than 7:45 a.m. in the Harder Hall Golf Course …

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Chizik, Auburn looking to build foundation for long-term success
   In his first year as Auburn’s head coach, Gene Chizik enjoyed quite a successful season, ending the year with eight wins that was capped off by a 38-35 overtime victory against Northwestern in the Outback Bowl. However, Chizik was quick to express how the one year success was nice but not exactly what the Auburn program is aiming for. Instead, Chizik has the Tigers on a long-term plan and is …

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