Coaching openings in Kanawha County raise hiring hurdles
Ralph Brabhan, director of personnel, says coaching hires hinge on teaching duties and full load rules. Charleston High begins with Dick McElwee’s resignation. replacements must be qualified teachers in social studies or other subjects, with about 12 applicants for three head coaching posts across Charleston, South Charleston, and Nitro.
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Stover Parsons
South Charleston
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Nitro
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Leon McCoy
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Ax Nota
Dick Ware
Barboursville
Russ Parsons
Parkersburg
Russ
Ware
Huntington
Cubs Rally To Pummel Pirates In 13-4 Victory
Chicago Cubs ignite a 13-4 rout of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates as Vern Law struggles and Ellsworth earns his third win. Banks drives in four with two doubles and a single, while Ernie Banks leans on the left-field railing for a near homer.
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St Albans Legion Team Sets 12 Game Schedule
The St. Albans Post No. 73 American Legion junior baseball team will start a 12 game schedule on June 13 to warm up for an elimination tournament toward the national championship. This is the first year an entry from the St. Albans post competes in Legion baseball with a roster representing Post No. 73. The home opener is set against Whitesville at Crawford Field on June 1 at 4 p.m.
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Tennis Entry Deadline Set for West Virginia Junior Tournament
Three days remain before the Charleston Tennis Club hosts the West Virginia State Junior Tennis Tournament next week. Journey Director Mrs Maurice Wooddell reminds entries close for singles at 5 p.m. Friday. Drawings will be made Friday evening and announced Saturday with doubles entries open until Monday evening.
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Huntington Wins State Scholastic Golf Tournament
Huntington High School won the State High School Golf Tournament with a 320 total at Parkersburg Country Club. Charleston finished second at 334, Man third at 337. Harry Hoffer led Huntington with 72 and was individual medalist, while Dave Herndon of Man was runner-up with 77. South Charleston was disqualified for an ineligible player amid a 21-team field.
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Corado Kenova
Barboursville
Williamstown
Sam Snead Presents The Short Pitch Golf Lesson
Sam Snead explains the short pitch from 30 to 100 yards, stressing flat feet during swing for accuracy. He urges focus on a level backswing and downswing, keeping both feet flat to improve distance control and accuracy, and offers his pamphlet The Chip Shot and the Short Irons via mail order.
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Moore to Defend Title In Toronto
Archie Moore will defend his world light heavy title in Toronto at Varsity Stadium on July 1. The bout against Germany's Erich Schoppner has a rematch clause within 90 days, with Fugazy and Feature Sports promoting. Moore earns a $200,000 guarantee or 40 percent of the gate and TV fee plus training expenses, while Schoppner receives $50,000.
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Outdoor cage league stars loom in Wheeling and Huntington
West Virginia and Ohio players including Lucas, Thorn, Havlicek and Deitz are lined up for the Charleston and Wheeling summer leagues. Exvarsity standouts from West Virginia, Ohio State and Duke join the eight team setup with teams from Marshall, Parkersburg and Martins Ferry anticipated. Six to nine squads plan summer play through August, featuring former All-Americans and collegiate stars in the Northern Panhandle outdoor circuit.
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South Charleston
Lee Patrone
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Edwin Bode
Jim McCormick
New Martinsville
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South Charleston YMCA Basketball League Opens for Local Players
An opening exists for one team and for individuals in the South Charleston Senior YMCA Basketball League. The league will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the South Charleston YMCA. Interested persons should attend. Eligibility requires South Charleston residency and permanent employment.
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