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WOODBRIDGE - Two-time District 19 champion Craig Batista heads the list of grapplers the Woodbridge High School wrestling team is sending to Region V action this week at Hunterdon Central High School. Batista dominated his weight class over the weekend with pins in the quarterfinals and semifinals, followed by a 20-3 major decision over Gary Repke of J.P. Stevens in the finals.

Williamston grad pins Bryan Heller at 141 pounds; ties Jim Mason with 45 career falls.

The Blue Devils earned another dual win over the Broncs in Hamilton Friday. Five Corvallis wrestlers had pins in the Southwestern A victory. See Monday`s Sports section for coverage and results.

As a retiree, Angelo Melone`s weekly routine often included sizing up distances, perfecting his aim and toppling bowling pins.

COLUMBUS, Ohio A newspaper analysis shows state candidates have used campaign funds to buy a few things you might not expect. Some of the more unusual expenditures include Ohio State football tickets, state logo lapel pins, club memberships and frequent car washes.

OMAHA n In a sport where upsets are rare and the better athlete almost always comes out on top, Taylor Escamilla has been dominant. The Fremont Bergan senior, 40-0, captured a second state wrestling title with a 4:46 pin of Sutton’s Benjamin Ayala on Saturday at the Qwest Center Omaha.

Five pins in the final six matches helped Crookston eliminate Park Rapids in the first round of the Section 8AA West wrestling tournament Tuesday night at Roseau.

Campaign funds spent on football tickets, lapel pins, car washes

Curt Tays, commander of the Veterans Honor Guard, pins a "900 Funerals" pin on Roy Tudor. Witnessing the event is Jimmy Swift, funeral director of Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta. Tudor joined the unit in 1996 and regularly participates in more than 100 funerals a year.