Stonewall Still Track King After Busiest Saturday
Stonewall Jackson High School won the Big Five track meet in Parkersburg with 91 1/2 points, extending a 36th straight victory. Beckley led Coalfield with 103 1/2 points, while Mount Lebanon topped Bethany’s meet with 65 11/12 points as new events emerge statewide.
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Braves draw left and center field fences closer in bid to curb Babe Ruth record
In New York Gayle Talbot notes Milwaukee Braves have moved fences in by 15 feet, joining St Louis and Cincinnati in shortening park distances. The piece argues the NL and MLB competition over Babe Ruth's 60 homer mark, with threats to alter gates and parks for slugging advantage, and notes league intervention limits.
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Mountaineer 9 Open Non Conference Tilt Versus Waynesburg
West Virginia University baseball, coming off a Southern Conference sweep, hosts Waynesburg in a non-conference game. The Mountaineers, 3-1 in league play with seven wins and one loss overall, split a doubleheader with Washington and Lee 7-2 and 3-2, and will play Penn State in single games Friday and Saturday after today.
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Outdoors Can Be Fun Fish Same but Not in Name
AP News feature explores how fishing and outdoor recreation thrill enthusiasts without relying on a specific brand or name. It highlights varied spots, gear options, and techniques, offering practical tips for casual anglers and weekend explorers alike.
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WVU Gridiron Scrimmage Set at Mountaineer Field
West Virginia University announces the 1955 spring football scrimmage between the Gold and Blue at Mountaineer Field next Saturday. Game starts 1:30 p.m. with 1 admission. four 15-minute quarters. Freshman backs Ralph Anastasio Larry Krutko Ronnie Santico vie for potential starting roles.
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Senators shift Korcheck to Chattanooga on 24 hour recall
Washington officials announced catcher Steve Korcheck was sent to Chattanooga of the Southern Association on a 24 hour recall basis. Korcheck, a former George Washington University athlete, had been kept in training due to Ed FitzGerald injuries. Chattanooga serves as the Senators farm club. The club also purchased pitcher Pedro Ramos from Charlotte's farm system.
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Trabert Plans To Help Defend Cup
Tony Trabert, rising as heir to Vic Seixas, will not turn pro before the next Davis Cup challenge. He was top seed at the River Oaks Country Club tournament in Houston and won his fifth straight event, defeating Seixas in Dallas. Seixas seeded second at River Oaks with Richardson third and Savitt fourth. Six of the nation’s top 10 players are present including Seixas, Trabert, Rich Batten and Billy Talbet.
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Mizner Real Estate Showdown in Boca Raton Trial
In a 1920s Florida boom tale, developer Wilson Mizner and his brother Addison faced a misrepresentation charge after a buyer claimed he was promised nut growth on Boca Raton land. Mizner and the defense argued over the land’s potential as the jury heard humorous exchange about nuts on the property.
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The Best Policy Insurance Pitch Revealed
A local discussion covers a sensational attorney offer and a genuine liability policy. The trio jokes about a lawyer who will defend citizens for ten dollars a year and guarantee to win. The narrator notes such guarantees come from a comprehensive personal liability policy rather than a lone attorney.
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