May 22 Track Summaries

Follow the link for Friday’s state track and field summaries.

51s let game slip away in ninth

The 51s appeared poised for a comeback victory after erasing a 4-1 deficit to tie the game in the eighth inning.

Boxing ring links McCall and son

There’s a book in the works about Oliver McCall’s life, and, if portrayed accurately, it will reveal quite a roller-coaster ride.

Wildcats’ Gillip wins in 4A golf playoff

SPARKS — Shortly after missing a 10-foot putt for the win, Las Vegas High senior Ray Gillip was lucky enough to get a second chance.

Mine That Bird offers intrigue

Less than a month ago, Mine That Bird and Rachel Alexandra could have walked into the Churchill Downs paddock drawing barely a glance. Now they are horse racing’s two biggest celebrities.

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Governor rejects four bills

CARSON CITY — As promised, Gov. Jim Gibbons on Thursday vetoed a measure that would authorize the Washoe County Commission to enact a voter-approved gasoline tax increase to raise money to finance transportation projects.

Pickup driver gets life in prison

Porsche Hughes couldn’t contain her anger Thursday when she confronted the man who took her legs.

CORRECTIONS

A story in the Business section of Thursday’s Las Vegas Review-Journal needs clarification. Black Gaming announced Wednesday that a new cost reductions would not affect the Oasis golf course. The golf course affiliated with the Oasis is the Palms Golf Course. The Oasis Golf Club, a semi-private club that includes the Palmer and the Canyons courses, is owned by members of the Si Redd estate and has no affiliation with Black Gaming.

Flu hits Sparks school

RENO — Nine new cases of swine flu were confirmed Thursday in Northern Nevada, including eight more students at a Sparks middle school that has been closed through Memorial Day to help prevent the illness from spreading.

Reid, Berkley seek benefits for Air America veterans

Employees of the Central Intelligence Agency’s once-secret Air America airline that flew covert missions over Laos, Vietnam and Korea during the Cold War could someday receive federal retirement benefits if Congress passes legislation introduced Thursday.

Mulroy calls new Lake Mead intake system is critical

Southern Nevada Water Authority chief Pat Mulroy said the economic downturn is having a “stunning impact” on her agency, but there is one very expensive project that cannot afford a delay.

Police memorial dedicated

Each year, family members of Southern Nevada’s fallen law enforcement gather to remember their loved ones.

Skeletal human remains found near I-15

Authorities in California’s San Bernardino County are investigating the discovery of skeletal human remains off Interstate 15 about a mile south of Primm.

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