Mt. Hope Among Top Contenders in State Track Meet Preview
Charleston wire reports that 27 triple-A high schools enter this Saturday’s state meet with Huntington High favored for its first title since 1947. Logans include Mt Hope Bluefield Park Central Wellsburg along with Stonewall Jackson Charleston and Huntington East as top rivals.
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Wright Faulk Share Top Spot at Muskogee Open
In Muskogee Oklahoma UPI reports tournament favorite Mickey Wright and Mary Lena Faulk share three stroke lead after the first round of the Muskogee Civilian Open Wright shot even par 70 and Faulk shot 70.
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Beckley Game Still On At 10 A.M Today
Beckley reports that the Woodrow Wilson vs Gauley Bridge contest remains on for 10 am today with a tentative 7:30 pm start at Warren Williams Field. The Flying Eagles seek their 13th win of the season and a second against the Travelers after a strong 10 of 11 run.
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Preakness Stakes Favor Candy Spots Ahead of Chateaugay
UPI report from Baltimore notes Candy Spots remains the favorite for the 87th Preakness Stakes with chataugay and Never Bend strong challengers. Trainers Tenney Conway and Stephens express confidence as jockeys Shoemaker Ycaza and Baeza return to ride the trio in the eight-horse field.
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WVU Plans Crucial Twin Bill Saturday For Title
West Virginia University with a 26-1 record has a rest day before a Saturday doubleheader at home against VMI to decide the 1963 Southern Conference crown. WVU rallied from a 4-3 deficit in the ninth to beat Penn State 5-4 as Steve Berzansky drove in the winning run on Dale Ramsburg’s second triple of the day. John Radosevich improved to 7-0 for WVU, while Dick Stellman took the loss for Penn State. WVU stands 11-1 in SC play and must win both Saturday games to clinch the title. VPI finished SC play at 10-1.
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Major League Boxscores from Washington vs Baltimore
Box scores show Washington 1 Baltimore 9 with key plays including Rudolph striking out, Estrada recording a save, and Hinton Osborne and Aparicio among others. Washington downtown gathers 5 LOB while Baltimore leaves 11, 2B by Brown and Brandt, S by Estrada.
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Stone Carries 1 Stroke Lead In Oklahoma City Open
Handsome Bob Stone, a parttime pro from Junction City Kansas, took a one stroke lead after a four under par 68 at Quail Creek. Doug Sanders Ernie Vossler Ken Still and George Bayer shot 69s for share of second while Rex Baxter faltered with a double bogey on 17.
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Pineville A Dominates Triangular Track Meet With 109 Points
George Cook led Pineville A to a decisive victory in a two Pineville teams and Herndon meet at Pineville. Pineville A finished first in most events, racking 109 points while Pineville B scored 40 1 2 and Herndon 25. Final tally: Pineville A 109 Pineville B 40 Herndon 25.
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Supplymen And Insurance Boys Snare Victories
New River Supply and Comb ined Insurance belt opponents in City Softball League action at Ballard Stadium. The Supplymen erased a 4 0 deficit with 22 runs over the next five innings to beat Beckley Hospital 22 8, while Combined Insurance rallied from a 4 1 deficit to win 11 4 behind four runs in the bottom of the third and steady offense.
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Red Wings Move Up In Northern Division Race
Rochester Red Wings rally with four runs in the 12th to defeat Columbus Jets 6-2. Herm Starette gets the win after Buster Narum, lifting Rochester within 1 4 games of Buffalo while Buffalo falls to Toronto 7-5. Other scores include Jacksonville 4 Atlanta 2. Richmond 5 Arkansas 3. Syracuse 8 Indianapolis 4.
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Yanks Fall to Yugoslavia in World Amateur Showdown
United States suffers a 75 73 upset to Yugoslavia in Rio de Janeiro as the world amateur basketball tournament advances. Jerry Shipp scoring 17 after an injured half and Don Kojis leading U S with 21 points. Yugoslavia seizes lead in the second half, moving into next round play with personnel from the Yugoslav squad.
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Catholic High School Baseball Tournament Opens in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG UPI The state Catholic high school baseball tournament begins with Wheeling Central facing Fairfield St Peter's in the 1 30 p m opener. Charleston Catholic meets Morgantown St Francis at 3 p.m. Parkersburg Catholic hosts Huntington St Josephs while McMechen Bishop Donahue duel Follansbee St Anthony's in tonight’s two games.
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