After 50 years, Boxing and Wrestling Commissioner hangs up his gloves

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For the first time in 50 years the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission will not include Bobby Stephen. The long-time chairman retired last year, ending a remarkable era for combat sports in the Granite State. Originally appointed by Gov. Meldrim Thompson in 1973 to what was then called the “State Athletic Commission, ” Stephen was re-appointed by 10 governors, a testament to his abilities as a commissioner and, perhaps, his greater skill at dodging political hooks and uppercuts.

Central’s Barber, West’s Lauder earn gold at State track championships

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The Central High senior, along with her teammates and the Memorial High athletes scheduled to compete in the Division I State Championship meet on Sunday, almost didn’t make it to Plymouth State University, when their bus broke down on I-93. Thanks to fast action by Manchester School District Athletic Director Christine Pariseau-Telge and others, the Manchester athletes arrived at the George E. Davis track three minutes before the meet was slated to begin at 4:30 p.m.

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