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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2008
Page
10
A reader note lists radio and TV times for games in baseball boxing golf and soccer plus early MLB stats leaders and upcoming matchups. Names include Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez as batters while teams such as Yankees Red Sox Indians and Cubs appear, with box scores and schedules across major leagues and Olympic coverage.
A list of national league leaders and pitchers with win loss records and ERAs. Notable names include Howard Philadelphia 96, Teixeira Atlanta 78, Lohse St Louis 13 3, Lincecum San Francisco 11 3, Zambrano Chicago 12 4, Haren Arizona 12 5.
In the SWD meet, Graham’s Robert Stallard earned medalist honors with a 75. Graham teammates Alex Riffe and Ben Taylor shot 82s, while Richlands was led by Brandon White with 79. The next SWD match is Friday at Fincastle Country Club starting 10 am.
Sprint Cup standings show Carl Edwards leader with 3059 points, followed by Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr in top positions. Earnings list ranks Edwards at $4,751,700 and Busch at $4,739,063 with Kahne, Newman, Johnson, Stewart, Gordon, Hamlin, Kenseth, Burton, Harvick, Earnhardt Jr, Kurt Busch, Biffle, Hornish Jr, Labonte, Truex Jr, Sadler, Bowyer, Montoya filling the top 20 in the compiled totals.
Phil Mickelson enters the PGA Championship as the betting favorite seeking a major win to salvage a disappointment filled season. He recalls Oakland Hills memories and recent struggles at the Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open, hopeful his form turns this week.
Bluefield edges Danville in a back-and-forth 7 2 win as Jason Rook and Levi Carolus homer and drive in runs. Danville’s Rico Reid struggles early, while Raul Rivera holds until a three-run homer by Gerardo Rodriguez. The Mercury Cup triumph marks a key win for Bluefield before the Mercer Cup rematch tonight at Bowen Field.
Area sports calendar lists Bluefield Middle School football and soccer preparations with Aug 8 or Aug 11 start dates, mandatory physicals, insurance proof, and lunch reminders. Also covers golf tournament at Fountain Springs Aug 8 to raise funds, plus volleyball and cross country tryouts at multiple schools and related contact numbers.
Alfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking three run homer in the seventh as the Cubs erased a five run lead and beat the Houston Astros 11 7. Kerry Wood returned to pitch a scoreless eighth inning after a three week absence.
First Century Bank will sponsor the Pocahontas Men's Amateur through 2020 in partnership with Fincastle Country Club. The event runs August 15 to 17, with 54 holes over three days. Wilkinson notes the course is in great shape, firm and fast, and aims to showcase the area’s beauty while promoting integrity and sportsmanship.
Montcalm High School begins a new era under head coach Gilbert after Pocahontas closing. Players express optimism about a tougher, more disciplined program as two-a-days test fitness and resolve. Veterans Carver and Bell vow leadership while Havens remains on staff as assistant.
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