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City of Albany Sporting Walk of Fame nominee Wayne Smith humbled by hometown recognition for a great career
When talking about candidates for Albany’s Sporting Walk of Fame, firmly in the picture for tick against his nomination is Wayne Smith, the best golfer the city has produced.
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The West Australian
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Related coverage for "City of Albany Sporting Walk of Fame nominee Wayne Smith humbled by hometown recognition for a great career": The West Australian — City of Albany’s Sporting Walk of Fame will herald local legends but earns endorsement of the next generation. The Tribune 242 — 'Pat' McKenzie remembered as one of Fox Hill community's greatest sporting figures . DNyuz — ‘I Lifted One Arm, Palmed the Ball and Shot It Straight Back’. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Saturday WBHOF Induction Awaits Candace Parker. Toronto Sun — Why Gavin McKenna will have a strong support group with Maple Leafs. CityNews Montreal — Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show