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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2008
Page
8
Ana Tazewell native Billy Wagner has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left forearm, depriving the Mets of their closer as they pursue a playoff berth. Wagner has converted seven of 34 save chances, and no other Mets pitcher has a save this season.
The Appalachian League lists today through Thursday as host to Kingsport with a noon start and a Business Persons Special offering $1 admission with a business card. The first 500 fans receive Eli Sonoqui mini posters. Tomorrow through Sunday the team travels to Danville then hosts Danville tonight with Elvis Night and free admission for Elvis lookalikes, followed by Pulaski home games Friday to Sunday.
Rafael Fernandez doubled and scored in the first inning and hit a two run homer in the seventh as Kingsport beat Princeton 5 4. Albert Suarez started for Princeton allowing one run in five innings. Princeton has lost 10 of 12.
Virginia Tech Hokies and Virginia Cavaliers started preparations on Monday. Marshall Thundering Herd followed on Tuesday. Concord begins Thursday. West Virginia opened practice last Saturday with early field work.
Princeton's Scott Miller opened with 72 then 77 to sit tied for 21st at 149 while Tim Fisher leads by 11 strokes after two rounds at The Greenbrier Resort. Michael Hines of Lindside is tied for 14th at 146, and Peterstown's Phillip Shrewsbury missed the cut with 164.
Prospective players for the West Virginia Blazers an American Basketball Association team to debut in December may attend tryouts at Princeton Senior High School. Registration starts at noon with sessions 1 to 3 30 and 3 45 to 6 p m a fee applies for participation and a registration form and information are available by calling 304 325 9653.
Phil Mickelson says this week could transform an OK season with only two wins into a great one if he wins the upcoming PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in Michigan this Sunday. He tees off Thursday aiming for a strong showing.
Mike McCarthy announced after six hours of frank talks with Brett Favre that the three time MVP is not in the proper mindset to remain with the team. The note lists upcoming games through November 7 including contests at Jaeger, Man and Westside and matches with Liberty Raleigh Wyoming East Bluefield James Monk Matewan Oak Hill and Oak Hill at 7 30 p.m.
Bluefield Orioles stun the Danville Braves 6-5 at Bowen Field after two runners reach base and Rodolfo Cardona lines a two run single to center. Luis Bernardo starts the rally with a patient two out walk, Buck Britton walks, Cardona delivers the decisive hit aided by a double steal.
Bluefield Virginia resident Frank Wilkinson reflects on his decades with the Pocahontas Men's Amateur at Fincastle Country Club, from early days in the 1970s through his 30-plus years as director. He recalls course record moments, notable rounds, and the tournament’s growth in prestige since its 1970 start, plus memories of founder Hugh I. Shott Jr and ongoing sponsorship.
Montcalm Generals brace for four quarters under new head coach Justin Gilbert during two-a-day drills at Prudich Field. Senior co captain Johnathan Bell and junior lineman Michael Hurley say the unit trains hard with 100 yard sprints and demanding conditioning to meet the high standards set by the coach.
The Bluefield Beavers girls soccer squad, fresh from a school record 13-8-1 season in 2007, started 2008 preparations after defeating rivals Princeton twice and reaching the Region III Championship, only to lose to Woodrow Wilson in a shootout. Excitement remains, with players carrying over the momentum from last season.
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