Stars Take 3-2 Lead In ABA Playoff Comeback
The Utah Stars beat the Kentucky Colonels 137-127 in Salt Lake City to take a 3-2 series lead in the ABA finals. A 75-point first half helped Utah build a 19-point cushion before Kentucky narrowed the gap. a late skirmish involving Willie Wise and Cincy Powell sparked bench and player involvement, with Ron Boone reacting from the bench. The series heads to Louisville for Game 6 with a possible seventh game set for Salt Lake City.
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Wilkes And Lillys Win City Softball
Wilkes overwhelmed National 21 3 in the opener and Lillys defeated Haufbrau 9 2 as City Softball League action rolled Wednesday. Pack homered three times for Wilkes, which piled up 23 hits to National eight amid a prolonged rough night.
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Pineville Star Athlete Earns WV State Scholarship
Pineville High senior Frank Warner received a West Virginia State scholarship per Principal Byron Ross. Warner averaged 19.0 points as a Minuteman. named all Coalfield Conference. He competes in Varsity Club Audio Visual aids French Club Prom court track and co captained football and basketball squads.
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Checking Your Golf Grip For Consistent Swing
Shaving Strokes explains that a loose grip at the top of the backswing disrupts timing and swing plane. It suggests a quick check by a pro on hand size versus grip size, and notes grip setup matters more than lengthy technical discussion.
Trap Hill Boxing Event Promoted by Jaycees at Trap Hill High
Beckley Jaycees sponsor an amateur boxing card at Trap Hill High School to benefit the band. Fifteen bouts begin 7:30 p.m. with a featured heavyweight clash Brad Crane of Alderson versus Charlie Brown of Mt. Hope. Officials listed include Box Commission staff and judges from West Virginia.
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Woodrow Banquet features McMullen as speaker
The Woodrow Wilson Sports Banquet will be at the Elks Club on Thursday May 20 at 6 30 p m with Joe McMullen Marshall University athletic director as main speaker and MU football coach Jack Lengyel possible attendee. Tickets from Beckley members or Saks Jewelry Harrys Colony Drug or U S Royal Tires cost 5 50. Chester Roberts heads the luncheon set up by the Civitans Club. About 350 people are expected to attend honoring Woodrow Wilson athletes in all sports.
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Donohue Breaks 180 Barrier in Indy Practice Run
Mark Donohue led Indy practice toward the 500 race as he unofficially topped 179.6 mph, aiming for pole while 41 cars tested on the track. Teammate David Hobbs joined others crossing 170 mph as Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti trailed fast.
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Beckley Defeats Nicholas County In 3-Run Win
The Flying Eagles of Woodrow Wilson exploded for six runs in the first two innings to defeat the Nicholas County Grizzlies. Pitcher Gary Bragg earned his second win against one loss, allowing six hits and three runs with no errors behind him. Henry led Woodrow Wilson with five RBIs and a double, while Bragg contributed another double as the Eagles improved to 6-6 and prepared to face Marsh Fork at 3:30 p.m.
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Charlies Open Second Home Stand Against Richmond Braves
Charleston Charlies, winners of five straight home games and 14 of 18, host the Richmond Braves to open the second portion of a homestand tonight. The Charlies sit 14-7 in second place and mark Ladies Night with an open date Wednesday preceding a series of special nights.
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Hogan Tops Field at Houston International Golf Event
Ben Hogan returns to tour action in Houston as a drawcard at the Houston International with 100 rivals, aiming for his first win since 1959. Arnold Palmer headlines the course field at Cypress Creek while Hogan’s knee limits 72-hole finishes.
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Eleven Horses Expected To Be Entered In Preakness
The field for the Preakness Stakes is shaping up with eleven entries led by Canonero II the Kentucky Derby winner. Post positions drawn in Baltimore as trainers weigh gate techniques ahead of the $189,900 purse with expected winner’s share around $137,400.
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Canadiens Hawks face fifth game with injuries in doubt
Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks report players banged but ready for action in Game five at the stadium. John Ferguson limited by a hip issue may play with a frozen hip, while Hawks goalie Tony Esposito and Stan Mikita face minor pains. Coaches expect no lineup changes as two top NHL teams clash in a pivotal playoff.
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Tech Salem Playoff Set In Parkersburg
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference baseball playoffs between West Virginia Tech and Salem are scheduled for today at City Park in Parkersburg starting at 2:00. Wet grounds forced the move from Watt Powell Park in Charleston. if rained out the game shifts to Buckhannon on the West Virginia Wesleyan campus.
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