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Register Herald in Beckley, West Virginia

17 May 1998

Page 12

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Register Herald

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Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1998

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12

Record Powerball Surge Pushes Jackpot to 113 Million

Des Moines reports describe a nationwide rush as Powerball climbs to an estimated 113 million dollars. Shoppers like Mark Fox, in Sioux City, buy tickets at 8:30 a.m. amid crowds pooling money with coworkers and family. Lottery officials note higher odds and record sales, with tickets selling at about 900 per minute.

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Des Moines Iowa Mark Fox Fox Sioux City District of Columbia Naomi Mellion Quality Deli Mart New Haven Joe Hrdlicka Hrdlicka West Des Moines Connecticut Lottery Corp
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Top five Powerball and world lottery jackpots list

The Associated Press summarizes the five largest Powerball and world jackpots. Powerball led with 113 million estimated on May 16, 1998, followed by 111.2 million on July 7, 1993 won in Wisconsin. World totals include 118.8 million on April 17, 1991 in California and 115.6 million on April 26, 1989 in Pennsylvania.

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Start of Little League season opens in Beckley

The Pony League for 7 and 8 year olds kicked off Saturday at the Beckley Little League complex with opening ceremonies. Teams gathered to begin the summer pastime, marking the start of the Beckley season.

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