Appy League glance and major league results brief
In the Appalachian League roundup, Wednesday’s games are listed alongside Major League scores. Texas defeated Detroit 8 to 0 and Cleveland beat Toronto 14 to 5. Seattle played Baltimore late, Oakland at New York, Anaheim at Minnesota, and Chicago White Sox at Kansas City were also listed with late start times. In the National League, Atlanta beat Houston 5 to 4, with Mets at Milwaukee, Cincinnati at San Francisco, and Pittsburgh at Los Angeles scheduled late.
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New Tazewell High coach lauds team attitude at practice
Bobby Wyatt, newly hired football coach at Tazewell High, praises players' work ethic during early days of practice as the team adjusts to his leadership and drills.
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Tazewell High School
Dogs stress hard work in early sessions
In Tazewell Virginia veteran staffer Ernie Yost notes new coach Bobby Wyatt is instilling a strong work ethic in the Tazewell Bulldogs during the first week of August practice. Wyatt, in his first year after a Pocahontas career, praises his players and staff for unity and a shared goal to build the best team.
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Carter opens lead as West Virginia Amateur nears end
Pat Carter shot 64 to lead the West Virginia Amateur at The Greenbrier by five strokes over Tad Tomblin after the third round. Carter seeks a record 10th straight Amateur title and 11th overall, aiming to stay in play and rely on his experience as final-round pressure mounts. Tomblin tempered expectations, saying he must play a perfect round to catch him.
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West Virginia
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Charleston
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Greenbrier
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Wet weather affects final round at Greenbrier
Forecast calls for steady rain at The Greenbrier for the final round of the West Virginia Amateur, with no makeup day on Friday. A lightning alert system is in place and officials say they will try to complete the round if conditions allow.
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West Virginia Golf Association
Sedgewood ladies heading to playoffs
BLUEFIELD Virginia—The Sedgewood Tennis Club USTA Ladies Team heads to Newport News for the USTA Mid Atlantic sectional playoffs Friday through Sunday. The squad earned a sectional berth and will play in a bid for a National League spot. Members include Donna Dunford, Alice Ann Brady, Meilia Gabe, Cori Brodnik, Cathy Bailey, Judie Marcum-Holley, Alisa Tolliver, and Mary Beth Eckley.
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Mountaineers Cavaliers Among Five Natl Championship Contenders
SI.com lists West Virginia and Virginia among five college teams with title potential in its preview. The Mountaineers sit 11th in the coaches poll and the Cavaliers are 19th, with USC highlighted for dominance on defense and playmaking by Reggie Bush.
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Virginia Tech opens preseason practice in Blacksburg
Virginia Tech began fall practice on the Jamerson Athletic Center fields as 105 players reported, including 18 newcomers. The Hokies, eyeing Sept 28 vs Southern California, will quickly identify fresh talent and push for a backup quarterback role behind Bryan Randall.
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