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CLIPPER SERIES COLUMBIANA — The second race in the Clipper Cross County Series will be held at 7 p.m. today behind Columbiana High School. It will be held on the 5K high school course at the Ward Athletic Complex. Entry fee is $10. Runners can preregister online or sign up before the race beginning at 6 p.m. SALEM STAR TRAX SALEM — The 33rd annual Salem Star Trax 5K Night Run will be held Saturday beginning and ending at Sebo Stadium. Registration will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The race will start at 9 p.m. at Sebo Stadium and continue through the neighbor streets. Entry fee ...

West Virginia Derby coming up on Aug. 9

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NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The one-two finishers in the Grade III Indiana Derby are among the 28 3-year-olds nominated to the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The Derby and the $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes highlight the Sunday, Aug. 9, ...

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SHIVERS COMPETES AT NATIONALS NEW YORK — Salem High School graduate and former Notre Dame standout Anthony Shivers placed 12th in the discus on Saturday at the United States of America Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Ichan Stadium. Shivers, 31, had a best throw of 179 feet, 9 inches on his second attempt. Texas Tanner, 21 of the United States Air Force, won with a throw of 214-9. In the Oklahoma Throws Series on June 14, Shivers had thrown 199-5. WELLSVILLE HIRES NEW AD WELLSVILLE — Wellsville is looking toward a former East Liverpool standout athlete to lead its ...

Drifting takes Quaker City by storm

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SALEM — Motorsports fans in the area are catching the drift of a new venture. On Saturday as part of the Quaker City Summer Jam, Club Loose II, an area organization dedicated to grassroots drifting held its first event at the Quaker City Motorsports Park's new kart circuit. The event ...

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WEST BRANCH PASSES BELOIT — West Branch senior athletic passes can be purchased in the high school main office from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Monday through Friday in the month of August or at any varsity regular season contest held at the high school. All other passes are online through Hometown Ticketing. Passes can be purchased using the tickets tab at the top of the website. Visit wbatheltics.org for more information. Contact the athletic department with any questions. DRIVE FOR FIVE PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a ...

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RAYS BEAT GUARDIANS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez from the 10-day injured list and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from the 15-day IL before Friday's 11-3 loss to the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays. To make room on the roster, left-hander Will Dion and utility man Daniel Schneemann were optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland (54-50) entered the game against Tampa Bay 1 1/2 games behind the Chicago White Sox for the top spot in the AL Central. Martinez was slotted in the leadoff spot to open the series against the Rays ...