The Melons were able to earn a double-dip split with McCook on the diamond during a Junior/Senior showcase on Wednesday evening in Gothenburg.

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Junior Melons, Jackson Schwanz (#10), Carsen Farr (#7), and Jax Rickertsen (#27) were ready to roll at their game on June 15th. They huddlled together, grinning, ready to play the sport they love. (Photo by Ashley Mohler)

Nanette Beattie is a history lover who’s stumbled upon a mystery. While serving on the Dawson County Museum Board, this Sumner resident, was asked to restore an old newel post from the Houston Hotel.

The baseball purists would have been chomping at the bit as strategy, timely hitting, strong pitching and flashes of leather were showcased when the Gothenburg and Lexington Seniors dueled for Dawson County Bragging Rights on the diamond in a clash on Tuesday evening held at the Melon Patch in Gothenburg.

Going on the offensive early and often were the experienced Melons Juniors as they earned an 18-1 decision over Lexington that ended early via the run rule in a Tuesday evening diamond battle at the Melon Patch.