Top Powers Set for 15th Jaycee Relays at Beckley
West Virginia high school track leaders head to Beckley for the 15th Jaycee Relays with Huntington High astride the Big Six winner and Stonewall Jackson, Parkersburg, Charleston, and others in pursuit. Weirton and 28 schools from WV Ohio and Pennsylvania join the field, while Huntington eyes a third straight win after the Stonewall Jackson Invitational.
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SSAC Bans Interscholastic Boxing in West Virginia
West Virginia SSAC voting against interscholastic boxing bans the sport in all member schools while also approving minor schedule tweaks. Rejected cuts to high school football and basketball games, retained 20-game allowances plus tournaments, and eased transfer eligibility rules for promoted students. Roy Coffman reelected to Board of Appeals as OIIA president Paul A. Miller prepared to address the conference banquet.
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Leafs celebrate Stanley Cup sweep with back-for-90s coach Imlach
Toronto Maple Leafs wrap their NHL season by sweeping honors and signaling a return for key figures. goalie Johnny Bower, at least 40, and star Dave Keon led the charge as Imlach pledged to stay on as manager and coach despite the historic victory. Eddie Shack tipped in the decisive goal as Toronto beat Detroit 3-1 to seal the series. Detroit dismissed claims of breaks, while Leafs captain Punch Imlach joked about retirement between celebratory sips.
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Sanford Blows Top and Giants Beat Colts 6 3
Giants pitcher Jack Sanford threats balks at umpires and wins his third straight for 1963 as San Francisco defeats Houston 6-3. Braves, Pirates, Cubs win. Musial nears Ruth record. Drysdale loses first 1963 decision.
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Stan Musial
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Twins and Chisox shine in shutout wins
In a low scoring two week start, pitching dominates as the American League posts nine shutouts and just 59 homers in 35 games. Dick Stigman tops the Twins 3-0 over the Angels, Ray Herbert blanks KC 3-0 for the White Sox, with Battey and Nicholson homering. Giants, Braves, Cubs win in the National League.
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Weekend Fishing To Be Excellent In West Virginia
West Virginia officials report normal and clear streams overall for the weekend. Notable exceptions include Middle Island Creek and Elk River at Clay being low and clear, and Shenandoah River milky in the eastern panhandle while Fishing Creek runs milky in the Wheeling area.
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NBA schedules spring meeting and draft dates
The National Basketball Association moved its spring meeting from May 1 to April 29 and set the college draft for April 30. The changes affect team officials and prospects preparing for the upcoming season.
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BIG 0 HONORED ATHLETE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
In New York Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals was named Hickok athlete of the month for March with Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings in second and jockey Willie Shoemaker third.
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Hooker named athletic director at William and Mary
University of Richmond basketball coach H Lester Hooker was appointed athletic director at William and Mary. Hooker, who has coached Richmond for 11 years, will relieve Milt Drewer as head football coach and assume the new post May 1. He is a 1946 William and Mary alumnus who played basketball football and baseball.
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Payne Rules Black Knight Club Tournament in Area
EK M Ned Payne III, a leading amateur and attorney, dominates the Black Knight Club Tournament. He has won the event every year since 1955 except 1958 when he served. Payne expects to continue, though maintaining high school juniors may pose a challenge as his rule nears its end.
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Woodrow Wilson Opens School Golf Team Versus Oak Hill
Saturday morning Woodrow Wilson starts its first golf season at 8 30 against Oak Hill and four other opponents. Coach Paul Vennari and pro Billy Capps train the players while Payne predicts two or more reaching the semifinals this year. Golf to the high school program is a valuable addition teaching sportsmanship and self control in addition to skill.
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Beckley Eyes 18 Hole Public Golf Course
Local golf advocate Payne praises Beckley climate and terrain and says an 18 hole public course near Grandview and state park could boost tourism and local recreation. He cites self supporting golf towns and urges public ownership with a governing board, funded by business leaders and private stock.
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Public golf course could host area high school teams
The article argues a large public golf course would allow Stoco Sophia Shady Spring and other smaller schools to field teams. Woodrow Wilson and Oak Hill currently have golf squads, but many schools lack facilities. A public course could bring regional high school golf to the level seen in other states, with potential site options near Eccles or Stephens' Lake.
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Lakers Aim To Even Series In Game Four At Home
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor sparked a 80 point night to trim the Boston Celtics lead to 2 1. Lakers coach Fred Schaus said West's best game and a strong Baylor performance set up a must win at home. Red Auerbach stressed Boston still leads the series.
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Typical Series Plays Through Seven Games
The speaker says the current NBA series is as typical as any and will go seven games. He notes high attendance and large money riding on outcomes, with both clubs unlikely to end the series early.
Charleston Opens Season Tonight With Indians Hope
Charleston manager Johnny Lipon aims for better defense as the Indians start the Class AA Eastern League season against York White Roses. Lipon notes improvements at shortstop second base and behind the plate, praising Attanasio Levinson and Booker. Don Schaeffer begins his first full season as the Indians' starter after elbow surgery.
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