Golf Happenings At White Oak Pro Shares Hole in One
White Oak golf pro Gene Thompson reveals a recent hole in one on hole six a three par, and reports a $109 payment from First Flight Company including a $100 prize. The anecdote highlights golf excitement and local club chatter.
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New River, Mabscotts Win in City Softball Action
New River Supply and Mabscott teams dominated in the City Softball League after the first full week. New River beat W Va Casket 18 to 7 at Ballard Stadium, Mabscot defeated East Gulf 10 to 4, with strong hitting by Babe Riffe Lacek Cook and Arbaugh. Action resumes Tuesday at 6:30 with Long Air Cox vs Combined Insurance and Glen Daniel vs Sparks TV.
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Trap Hill Thinclads Face Cash Shortage in County Meet
Trap Hill coaches Manning and Daniel decry lack of dashmen as they plan to rely on relays and endurance events to improve on recent runner up finishes. The May 16 Raleigh County Track Meet at Van Meter Stadium features four schools and a tight race between Stoco, Stratton, and Shady Springs, with Stoco favored to defend.
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Trout Stocked In 89 Streams In West Virginia
The State Department of Natural Resources stocked 89 streams across 20 counties this week with prospects described as very good for the weekend. Reports note good bass and walleye catches in several waters while many rivers run normal and clear, with some low conditions on specific creeks and rivers. Raleigh County streams Pinch Creek and Glade were stocked.
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Mullens BBL Tryouts Saturday Held At Athletic Field
D Antoni Lewis D Antonis Mullens Moose Babe Ruth League will hold tryouts Saturday morning at the athletic field. All boys aged 13 14 and 15 should attend at 10 AM. Managers and assistants are urged to be present as selection will occur immediately after.
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McGill Signs Contract With Chicago Packers
Utah star center Billy McGill signed a 1962 NBA contract with the Chicago Packers. He signed April 30 after negotiations with Frank Lane, who was named new Packers general manager. McGill set Utah scoring records with 2321 points in three seasons and posted a 60 point game this year.
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Mullens Little League Announces Practice Schedule
Two Mullens Little League teams reveal practice dates. Roy Wills Chevrolet team to practice today at 4 p m and the American Legion squad to take the field Saturday at 4 p m. All players urged to attend.
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Fight Results By United Press International
In Oakland Bobby Scanlon of San Francisco out pointed Chico Santo of Oakland in a 138 pound bout. In Erie Johnny Bizzarro of Erie defeated Joey Parks of Omaha. In Reno Milo Savage of Salt Lake defeated Cleo Frazier of Stockton in the 163 pound match.
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Rahall Seeks Second Half Crown In Beckley League
Rahall leads Beckley Medical League with two wins over Beckley Medical Arts and needs one victory from Raleigh General to seal the season crown. Raleigh General showed power last week with top team game and series, while Colony, Eppys, White Cross Pharmacy, and others posted strong scores in the hunt for playoff spots.
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Notches 5th Win By FRED DOWN UP
Sports writer Billy O'Dell stands out as one pitcher in a million. He has a 5-0 record for the San Francisco Giants, challenging Paul Richards who once guessed wrong about him.
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WW Posts Two Over Rebels Take CC Lead
Woodrow Wilson beat Mullens 4 3 and 6 2 to lift Beckley into the Coalfield Conference lead. Ernie Jacobs earned his first win of the year with a one hitter in the nightcap as Allen Mahoney improved to 3 0. Beckley built a 4 0 edge in game one, Mullens rallied to take a brief lead, then Beckley scored three in the sixth to seal a 6 2 win.
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American League Totals Show 2-Run Game In Baltimore Win
Kansas City crosses 2 runs in the seventh but Baltimore answers with a 3-run surge. Estrada earns the win in relief as Walker suffers the loss. Lumpe and Adair contribute for KC while Gentile and Howser pace Baltimore with key hits.
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Pender to Fight Fullmer in June in Bozeman
Boston based Paul Pender and Gene Fullmer are targeted for a middleweight title match in Bozeman Montana in late June. Cronin Jr. expects final arrangements within two weeks or the bout may be delayed to fall. He says Bozeman is the likely site and promoters seek a closed circuit sponsor.
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Wright Ahead By One In Women's Western Open
Mickey Wright, the Texas power hitter, held a one-stroke lead in the 33rd Women's Western Golf Open in Montgomery. Wright fired 69, besting defending champion Mary Lena Faulk's 70 while Ruth Jessen shot 71 to sit third in the event.
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WVIAC Weighs Bethany Exit From Conference
The West Virginia Conference will debate Bethany College’s withdrawal at its spring meeting in Wheeling. Bethany President Perry Gresham said dual membership in the WVC and President's Conference strains West Virginia teams. The agenda includes Coach of the Year, a NAIA baseball tournament representative, and possible hiring of a full-time commissioner. The spring sports program concludes with Bethany’s track meet and Oglebay Park golf and tennis championships.
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