Celtics Lakers Game Four Set At Sports Arena
Los Angeles hosts Boston in game four of the NBA finals with the Celtics holding a 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles aims to even the series as Elgin Baylor sits out with a knee injury while Lakers supporters hope for a comeback after their 126-105 midweek defeat.
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Eaglets Host Junior High Track Meet at Van Meter Stadium
Beckley Junior High School will host twenty junior high schools in a track meet starting at 2 p.m. at Van Meter Stadium. Meet director Ross Irle said a full participation list was not available, though several area schools will be represented. The Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce will present trophies and ribbons to winners.
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Mountaineers Face Uphill Climb in Conference Run
WVU baseball team sits with back to the wall needing 10 wins in its remaining Southern Conference games to defend its fifth straight title. The Mountaineers begin a four game home stand against George Washington and Richmond starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Tuesday.
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Marsh Fork Nine Defeats Indians in Big Win
Marsh Fork High School toppled Stoco High 11 to 1 in whitesville on Thursday afternoon for its third straight win. Pitcher Jerry Combs struck out 10 and allowed only a single in the sixth while teammates Landy Belcher Stepp and Weaver fueled the big seven run third with multiple hits and RBIs.
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Kentucky Wildcats spring football progress cited by Bradshaw
Kentucky head coach Charlie Bradshaw said spring practice was the most successful since 1962 with no dropouts. He defended training methods, stressed internal leadership from seniors, and noted the 1965 contract runs to season end. He warned against seeking security in coaching and emphasized hard work and sacrifice.
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Jarrett Backed To Win 1965 Virginia 500 At Martinsville
Ned Jarrett, backed by Bondy Long of South Carolina, aims to capture the 1965 NASCAR Grand National title with a run through five races including the Virginia 500 at Martinsville on April 25. He holds 9652 points after three wins and leads Marvin Panch by 224 as 40 drivers enter the Virginia 500 field.
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Dickinson Leads Texas Tourney By One Stroke
Gardner Dickinson nursed a one stroke lead and a shoulder pain into the second round of the Texas Open at Oak Hills. His opening 65 challenged by several contenders including Bert Weaver Tommy Aaron and Jacky Cupit with long range putting shaping the scoring. Other top challengers paced at 66 and 67 as Nichols Rodriguez and Nagle remained in the mix.
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Hawks win hinges on Pier re Pilote comeback in tough final
Chicago staved off Montreal 3-1 as injured All-Star defenseman Pierre Pilote returned from a shoulder separation to supply a key assist and spark the rally with Kenny Wharram. Mikita fed Wharram for the go ahead goal as the Stanley Cup final narrows to a best of seven with Games 4 in Chicago and 5 in Montreal forthcoming.
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Standings and upcoming games in the Major Leagues
American League leaders Minnesota Detroit and Boston hold top records with Minnesota 5 1 and Boston 4 2. Los Angeles Kansas City and Chicago follow, while New York and Baltimore trail. National League shows Los Angeles Pittsburgh and Cincinnati atop, with Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and New York in pursuit. Thursday results include Chicago beating Cincinnati and Los Angeles edging New York. Upcoming pitchers include Chance Bouton Grant Regan Donavan Peters Richert Lonborg Roberts Belinsky and others for various matchups.
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Blue Hawks Win First Golf Tilt
Beckley College captured its inaugural golf match by defeating Concord College 9 to 6 at Princeton Country Club. Top scores included Captain Johnny Shinn 71 and Roger Keaton 76, with Warren Elliott 82, Roger Reed 85, Eugene Pauley 88, and Dennis Sansom 88 contributing for Beckley. A match with West Virginia State in Charleston is scheduled next week.
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Pone Kingpetch Defends World Flyweight Title Tonight
In Rome, world flyweight champion Pone Kingpetch of Thailand puts his crown on the line against Italy's Salvatore Burruni. Burruni, 32, earned the shot after the WBC forced the defense. Burruni has 57 victories in 58 fights with a single early-career loss.
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Beckley Speedway Advises Pre Race Meeting Tonight
John Radford manager at Beckley Speedway announces a pre race meeting for owners and drivers tonight at 8 p m at the Town and Country Drive In. Radford urges a representative for each car in sportsman and stock divisions as the track plans to open Sunday April 25 if weather permits.
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Last Rites Complete For Ex-Featherweight King
Ex featherweight champion Johnny Dundee, famed as a 1920s ring star, dies at 74 in East Orange New Jersey after a respiratory infection and pneumonia. A Requiem Mass is planned at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Dundee born Joseph Carrara in Sha kai Italy, 1893, rose to the featherweight title with notable wins and losses, including champion bouts against Say and Bernstein.
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Flying Eagles Hit Road To Face Wildcats In Logan
WWHS nine to play away game as Lawrence Wiseman’s Flying Eagles seek a third straight road win at Logan against the Wildcats. Ron Kyle starts on the mound with Foster Rogar or Manning at first. Kyle leads team with a .429 average after two games.
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