Rains Cause Patchy State Streams Ahead of Weekend
Charleston AP reports rain has made stream conditions spotty statewide yet fishing prospects for the weekend look good. Sutton Dam discharge remains normal, Elk River runs high and milky, Cranberry and Williams rivers clear, Bluestone Reservoir slightly milky, Greenbrier at White Sulphur Springs high and milky, New River Bellepoint normal and milky, Elkins area streams in excellent shape especially Shavers Fork.
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Cubs Rally To Top Dodgers With Six-Run Eighth
Chicago defeats Los Angeles 7 5 as a six-run eighth inning breaks a five game skid and halts the Dodgers bid for a strong series start. Duke Snider homered for LA while Billy Williams, George Altman, and Jerry Kindall homered for the Cubs.
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Wytheville Wins Pennant as Bluefield Takes Third Place
The six-team circuit ends with Wytheville as pennant winner and Bluefield finishing third. This year’s Orioles enjoy an extra training week and more bonus players than 1960, though most are not named by the parent club. Three Andersons appear on major rosters: Bob Anderson with the Cubs, Harry Anderson with the Red Sox, and Norm Anderson with the Cardinals.
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Bluefield Teens Tennis Clinic and City Tournament Planned
The Greater Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce announces free tennis clinics for all ages at city courts and a July city tournament for two age groups. Winners advance to the Charleston state event and then nationals. John Gobbel is tourney director with Charles Howell as co-director. Clinics June 24 with sessions 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–2 p.m. Local tennis figures volunteer as instructors.
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Ex WVU Star Ray Peterson to Lead Masontown Teams
Preston County officials approve Ray Peterson former WVU football and track star as head football and baseball coach at Valley High Masontown. He replaces Tom Burner who coached four years. Wilard Wolfe resigns Bruceton High basketball and baseball post and Wilbur Swan moves to Bruceton’s now open slot at Fellowsville High.
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AHL Players Must Hit 60 Percent of Games for All Stars
To qualify for all star games and special awards players in the American Hockey League must participate in at least sixty percent of their team's league games. This rule sets a clear eligibility threshold and emphasizes consistent participation across the season.
Charleston outlines permit changes for hunting and fishing
The Conservation Commission announced July 1 changes to hunting and fishing licenses. Resident landowners and their children may hunt and fish on their land without a license unless land is a wildlife refuge. Exemptions include totally blind residents, anyone under 15, and residents over 65. A statewide Class A hunting license costs $2, with a $2.50 Class AB option when combined with fishing, and a combined license discount applies to fishing as well.
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Huntington Starters Dominate 1961 All-State Baseball Picks
Huntington High School led the 1961 All-State High School baseball selections with two first-team players Denny Masher and Gary Skaggs from the Pony Express. Also named were Catcher Roy Kuhl East Bank, first baseman Danny Hartley St Albans, and others from Oak Hill to Parkersburg with second and third teams and an honorable mention list.
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Face Walks Just One Batter In 37 Innings For Pirates
Elroy Face has walked only one batter across 37 innings this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32 year old reliever attributes his control to natural ability and says he may never walk another man. He has 2 wins 3 losses and eight saves with a 2.19 ERA after 31 hits allowed and 14 strikeouts.
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