Derby prospects muddied by injury to Graustark at Louisville
In Louisville the Kentucky Derby picture tightens as Graustark suffers a broken foot, leaving Braulio Baeza without a ride until he teams with Stupendous. Willamston Kid and Exhibitionist head a field of five or more hopefuls in the 144 mile Derby trial at Churchill Downs, with Abe's Hope and Grand Prix Stable figures also in play after Florida Derby disqualification. The entry fee is $500 and $1,000 to start.
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Tim Tam
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Stupendous
NCS Mourning Case Ends Era at North Carolina State
Everett Case, former NC State basketball coach, died Saturday at 65 after surgery complications. His funeral followed gray rain as his players carried his coffin. NC State resumed interviews to replace him, with Press Maravich resigning to accept LSU post. Case led 18 seasons of a dominant Wolfpack program.
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Beckley Beats Sophia In Volleyball Semifinal Bid
Beckley girls edge Sophia 2-1 in a three game series at the Beckley Recreation Building to reach the semifinal round of the high school tournament. Beckley to face Clear Fork Friday at 3:00 PM with Baileysville vs Gauley Bridge awaiting the winner for a championship shot.
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Sophia
Blue Hawks
Woodrow
Dix Manning
Marshall Wins Denison Invita tional Titles
Marshall captured both individual and team titles at the first annual Denison Invitational golf tournament in Granville Ohio. The Thundering Herd posted 788 for 36 holes to lead Bowling Green and Toledo tied for second at 792 and Miami at 796. Medalist honors went to Dick Shepard of Marshall with 73 73 146 and Jim Norstrom of Ohio University followed at 73 75 148.
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Ohio U
Route 41 Loop Schedule Opens Little League Season
The Men's Civic Club and Atkinsons Market open the Route 41 Little League season on May 9, with Webb & Neal facing UMWA No. 2325 on May 10. Each team plays 18 games, schedule runs through mid July, all games at Stamford Little League Park if weather allows.
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BOWL-WICK Industrial League Standings and Honors
Standings show Beckley Welding Eastern Assoc. Coal 12% 8% and Dearing Bros 11% 9% with Beckley Insulation 11% 9% and Rose & Quesenberry 92 11% as teams. Highs: Dearing Bros 3044 team series, Junior Johnson 571 individual, Beckley Insulation 1058 team game, Ned Ragland 216 individual game. Outstanding bowlers list includes Charles Karbonit 520 series 211 game and Willard Johnson 587 series 217 game.
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Charles Richmond
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Ynots
Willard Johnson
Gloria Roark
Arnold Wyant
Dick Cook
Doff Patton
Mustangs and Wilkes Triumph in Mount Hope Softball Opener
In muddy Glen Jean action the Mustangs beat A and P 22 to 2 as Richmond and Ball led Wilkes Insurance past Glen Jean 15 to 10. J Davis starred for A and P while Ball, Richmond and Browning paced Wilkes with multi hit performances and key runs.
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Games Today Beckley LI Softball and Baseball Cards
At Beckley LI three matches start at 5 30 pm Red Sox Hawks Tigers Falcons and Orioles Millers. At 7 pm Yanks Marlins Braves Royals and Indians Chicks compete. Mt Hope schedules Toney s Grocery vs Burgerland C V Wrecking vs Glen Jean City Softball Long Airbox vs Beckley Mfg Beckley Welding vs Jimmy s Place Sophia LL Smith Williams vs Tams Beckley Babe Ruth Bays Buick practice 5 30
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Buick
Mountaineers edge Pitt 1 0 to stay hot
West Virginia beat Pitt 1-0 in a pitching duel as Charlie Wallace pitched a complete game for WVU to improve to 18-5-1. Pitt starter Dave Welty allowed two bunt singles in an eight inning at bat stretch and four hit batters while WVU capitalized on an error in the ninth to grab the win.
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Dave Welty
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Larry Sindelar
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Steve Kienzl
Listuon
Wallace
Tom Beckett
Phil Nasrallah
West Virginia
Ind Suit Filed Against Helms In Cincinnati Case
A common pleas suit in Cincinnati seeks 50485 from Cincinnati Reds second baseman Tommy Helms related to a prior judgment. Frederick R. Stubbins of Hawaii alleges partial payment and claims ongoing damages from an April 4 1964 San Diego party incident with Helms, then with the San Diego Padres, including loss of sight in one eye.
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Americans Have 5 AHL All-Stars
Rochester Americans dominate the AHL all star list with five selections. Dick Gamble led voting with 43 of 48, as Al Arbour Gerry Ehman and goalie Claude DuFour also earned first team spots alongside Quebec’s Jim Morrison and Joe Szura.
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al Arbour
Gerry Ehman
Claude DuFour
Hershey
Quebec
Jim Morrison
Joe Szura
Cleveland
Coakley sharpens fourth place in ABC singles race
Thomas Coakley of Richmond Virginia fired a 689 series on Monday to move into a fourth place tie in the American Bowling Congress classic singles standings. He added 1867 all events for 10th overall and tied Joe Schmidt of Albany New York atop the classic singles with his score. Dick Peckham of Schenectady New York leads the division with a 735 set on April 15.
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Schenectady
Coalfield Conference Track Meet Set for Wednesday
The Coalfield Conference track meet is scheduled for Wednesday at Van Meter Stadium with Oak Hill challenging Beckley for AAA honors and Mount Hope favored in AA. Poor track conditions from rain could improve if no more rain falls. Beckley expected to win the two mile relay, while Oak Hill’s Robert Collins aims for top honors in sprints. Mount Hope, led by Richard Stevens and Mickey Plumley, seeks multiple wins with strong relay teams, and Stratton’s William Richie is tipped to win the 100 yard dash.
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Canadiens Face Red Wings In Fifth Game On Home Ice
Montreal and Detroit clash in the Stanley Cup final at the Forum with the series tied 2-2 after each won on the opponent's ice. Analysts call this final unusually paced and note Montreal's 10 day layoff may affect their form before home game five.
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Izaak Walton League Meeting Plans Charter Banquet
Izaak Walton League Raleigh County chapter president Guy Rumberg calls a Wednesday 7:30 p m general meeting in the Circuit Court room of the Raleigh County Courthouse to discuss plans for the May 16 charter banquet at 6 30 p m at the Elks Lodge. Governor Hulett C Smith will be guest speaker. Tickets go on sale Thursday morning at 3 00 each from Ray Shelton Ray s Bait Shop Clyde Law Crescent Grade School Robert Monarchy Raleigh Register Rumberg Shady Grade School or any member.
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Raleigh County
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Ray’s Bait Shop
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Raleigh Register
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Izaak Walton League
New Oilers Executive Named AFL Commissioner Aide
Carroll Martin, vice president in charge of operations for the Houston Oilers, was appointed Monday administrative assistant to American Football League Commissioner Al Davis.
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