Play Ball: Newnan Youth Athletic Association opens spring season

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Marlins third-baseman River Dominick tags out Giants runner Teddy Dunn during Saturday’s 6-under baseball game during Opening Day for the Newnan Youth Athletic League.
From Staff Reports
sports@newnan.com
Temperatures returned to spring-like conditions Saturday just in time for the start of the 49th year of play in the Newnan Youth Athletic League baseball season.
T-ball, 6-under and 8-under leagues began play at the Hospital Road/Temple Road Complex. The NYAA held its annual preseason "Pep Rally" on Friday at the Max Bass Athletic Complex which included a parade of teams and coaches. 
The 6-under Marlins, coached by Walt Sholar, and Giants, coached by Keith Knowles, were among teams opening play on Saturday. All teams also posed for pictures on Saturday.
To view photos from Saturday's opening day, please visit http://photos.times-herald.com/mycapture and click on Sports / Baseball for the Photo Gallery.

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