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Like Grandt took Parkersburg

Submitted photo Former Doddridge County state champion and West Virginia University all-American Clara Grandt will run a half marathon for the first time when she competes in the News and Sentinel Half Marathon on Aug. 21.
August 1, 2010

PARKERSBURG—The last time an American female runner walked away with the top prize at The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon was in 2001, when Milena Glusak of California broke the tape on Market Street. Glusak is one of nine Americans to claim the top prize of the 13.1-mile race. But never in the history of the race has the female winner hailed from West Virginia.. That may change when the race takes off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. “She is one of the best women runners this state has ever produced and one of the best in the country,” said race director Chip Allman. The “she” to whom Allman was referring to is former Doddridge County cross country and track standout Clara Grandt, who recently completed her college eligibility at West Virginia University. “The field is still shaping up,” continued Allman. “But, we are expecting it to be a very tough one once we get everyone committed.

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South seeks third straight playoff berth

August 1, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South football coach Jon Bolen has been around high school football long enough to know there will be years when your team suffers heavy graduation losses.

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Overton has 3-shot lead at Greenbrier Classic

August 1, 2010

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Jeff Overton saw J.B. Holmes and D.A. Points flirt with 59s, then rode his own hot finish to move within a round of his first PGA Tour win.

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Barr: State of tennis in area strong

August 1, 2010

VIENNA — Greenmont Racquet Club, located at 816 55th St. in Vienna, will be conducting its second major tennis tournament in a month on Aug. 6-7 when the 8th annual Wood County Rotary outdoor event takes place.

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Harkness brothers fishing on FLW tour

August 1, 2010

ELIZABETH — When Bob Harkness captured a six-figure payday for winning the FLW Living the Dream tournament last year, it provided an avenue for his brother Rick as well.

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Overton out front at Greenbrier

July 31, 2010

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Jeff Overton shot an 8-under 62 on Friday to take a four-stroke lead midway through the inaugural Greenbrier Classic.

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