County Meet Darkened by Early Sunset Rules Draw Fire
The Coalfield Conference track meet faced criticism as the final events were run in near darkness due to late school dismissals. Coaches from Independence and Woodrow Wilson labeled the setup unfair to students while others suggested it undermined competition and safety.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Independence
Tony Castanon
Castanon
Woodrow. Wilson
Pete Culberto
Call for reason to allow afternoon sporting events
Coaches urge school system to excuse competing athletes from classes to participate in afternoon events citing need for common sense. They question current schedules while noting lights at facilities would raise costs and a total cancellation would be unpopular.
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Castanon
Woodrow Wilson
Preach Wiseman
Cabell Expresses Sympathy for Reds After Close Astros Wins
Houston third baseman Enos Cabell shows sympathy for Cincinnati after the Reds drop a one run decision to the Astros. He notes Reds late inning comebacks that haunted Houston as they win 4-3, 4-3, and 7-6 to extend the National League West lead. Willie Crawford praises the Astros' readiness and momentum.
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Houston Astro
Enos Cabell
Cincinnati Reds
Cabell
Astro
Reds
Astros
Cincinnati
Willie Crawford
Eagles Face Beaver Test This Evening
Woodrow Wilson's baseball team meets Bluefield for a key afternoon clash as starter Dave McKinney makes his first Eagles pitch. Beavers sit at 3-2 with wins over Peterstown Athens and Hinton and losses to Graham Va and Princeton.
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Woodrow Wilson
Eagles
Bluefield
Beckley
Independence
Dave McKinney
Beavers
Peterstown
Athens
Hinton
Graham
Princeton
Tigers
Larry Maiolo
Andy “Bam Bam” Wakefield
McKinney
Gary McGhee
Mark Williams
Marshall Campbell Duel Highlights High Jump Title
Lennie Marshall and Arimraay Campbell clashed in a high jump duel at Woodrow Wilson track. Marshall fell short of the bar amid darkness, while Campbell soared to win the Class AAA Coalfield title as Woodrow Wilson dominated the meet with 184 points to East 136. Campbell eyed 7-0 this year with state rivalries shaping the season.
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Lennie Marshall
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Arimraay Campbell
Marta
Campbell
Beckleyan
Greenbrier East
Flying Eagles
Mt. Hope
Beckley
Jerry Staples
Fairmont State College
Cam
Tommy Herscher
St. Albans
Marshall University
Morehead
State University
East
Princeton
Welch
Oak Hill
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