Crim: Stories of life well lived are gifts Gott gave to all who knew him

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | January 5, 2024
Tom Gott, right, who became a school administrator in Quincy, sits next to Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle for a team photo when they played for the Joplin (Mo.) Miners in the New York Yankees organization. | Submitted photo

QUINCY — For many years, one of the benefits of being a member of Cedar Crest Country Club was the opportunity to sit around the patio either before or after a round of golf listening to Tom Gott tell stories. “Stop me if I’ve told you this before,” he would caution before launching into a…

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Minor league report: Martin earns Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | April 27, 2022
Myrtle Beach Pelicans left-hander Riley Martin, a former Quincy University All-American, struck out 17 in two relief appearances last week. Photo courtesy Stephanie Lynn

QUINCY — Riley Martin’s effort out of the bullpen for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans is getting noticed. It has fans of the Chicago Cubs organization wondering loudly on social media when the former Quincy University All-American left-hander will get called up to either High-A South Bend or Class AA Tennessee. Martin was named the Carolina…

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Minor league report: Ray earns first victory with Cannon Ballers, while Martin piles up strikeouts

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | April 18, 2022
Former Quincy Notre Dame multi-sport athlete Johnny Ray earned his first victory with the Class Kannapolis Cannon Ballers last week, striking out seven over five innings in a 5-1 victory against the Down East Wood Ducks in the Carolina League. Photo courtesy MiLB Photographer Tiffany Wintz

QUINCY — A trio of minor league pitchers with Quincy ties enjoyed a stellar week as the season is starting to find some rhythm. In the Class A Carolina League, Quincy Notre Dame graduate Johnny Ray made his first start last Saturday night and earned his first victory for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, an affiliate…

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