Moran Accepts WVU Hoop Post
Sonny Moran, eight years as Morris Harvey basketball coach, was named No 1 assistant to West Virginia University coach Bucky Waters. Moran, 38, returns to WVU roots after leading Morris Harvey to multiple conference titles and a 148 76 record. He praised Waters and expressed excitement about joining the Mountaineers program.
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Bill to abolish boxing comes before Pa Senate
A bipartisan bill in the Pennsylvania Senate seeks to abolish all boxing in the state including closed circuit broadcasts. Sponsored by Sen. Albert R. Pechan and colleagues, the measure mirrors a House introduction. Penalties include fines up to 3000 dollars and up to five years in jail for those connected to matches, plus smaller fines for attending screenings.
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Silver Brand Beats Bays Buick in Beckley Ruth League
Albert Hughes threw a seven inning no hitter for Silver Brand as Bays Buick went hitless. Wooten slammed two home runs, and Silver Brand built a 4 run lead by the fourth inning to win 6 to 2 at Lewin Field.
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Marsh Fork Is Only AA Team In State Tourney
Marsh Fork, the only undefeated class-AA team in the state high school baseball tournament, leads with pitcher Jerry Combs who has won 11 straight decisions. Coach Dewey Romine praises Combs as poised and durable, noting his 0.16 ERA and ability to pitch three games if needed. Center fielder John Mooney tops the lineup with a .527 average and flawless fielding as Marsh Fork braces for a two-day, three-game opening schedule in Parkersburg.
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LL Cardinals Cubs Continue Winning in Beckley LL
The Cardinals and Cubs kept their winning streaks in the Western Division at Elks Stadium Tuesday night. The Cardinals shutout the Redlegs 9 to 0 while the Cubs edged the Giants 10 to 9 after a four-run bottom of the fifth. Dodgers defeated Pirates 16 to 3 with Plummer homering and multiple hits by J Scott and Gilliam. Giants miscue and wild pitching aided Cubs in the final score.
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Three-Way Tie Formed In City Softball League
Wilkes Insurance moved into a three way tie for first in the City Softball League by beating Eppy's Drug 7 to 3 at Caseino Stadium. Wilkes, Beckley Manufacturing, and Beckley Welding each stood 6-1 while Eppy's fell to 5-2. In the other game Jimmy's Place defeated Beckley Hospital 13-7. Allen pitched Wilkes to the win allowing five hits, while Jimmy's early outbursts set the tone with seven runs in the first two frames.
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Mullens American Legion Posts 106 Opens 1965 Baseball Season
Mullens Legion Post 106 begins its Area 6 season Wednesday night at home against Gary with a 22 man roster including players from Mullens Oceana and nearby towns. Coach Don Stover plans broad use of players, with Sophias Donald Neff catching and Darrell Green likely to start on the mound.
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Marshall Hires Two Ohio University Grads as Coaches
Marshall University announced the hiring of two Ohio University graduates to its football staff. Charles Stobart will coach the offensive backfield and head the baseball program, while George Belu will coach the ends. Stobart, ex Mt. Vernon High School coach, posted a 31-16 record in four years, Belu has played professional football in Canada with Ottawa.
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Mets promote Larry Miller from Buffalo farm club
The New York Mets call up left handed pitcher Larry Miller from their International League Buffalo affiliate. Dennis Ribant is optioned to Buffalo with a 24 hour recall in place.
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