Local knowledge helps Green win Pocahontas golf title
Charlie Green of Tazewell captured his second Pocahontas Invitational at Fincastle Country Club with a final round 74 and three day total 220, edging Jack Forbes and David Havens by one stroke. Havens faltered on 15 and 16, while Forbes won the senior division and finished second after a playoff.
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Beacling golf veteran Lee crowns Fincastle with 77
The article profiles Ira Lee of Beckley who finished the Fincastle Invitational Golf Championship final round with a 77. At 55, the lefty who plays right handed describes steady practice, mental resilience, and his long career, including 35 titles and a 1980 West Virginia 4-ball win with Dave Underwood.
Forbes finishes strong in Pocahontas senior event
Bluefield Va Forbes dominated the senior division by six strokes over Dr. David Kovach as Charlie Green clinched the overall title with a late par putt. Forbes tied for second with two day leader David Havens before losing in sudden death. Ira Lee finished third and Bob Thomas fourth in seniors. B J Bauer, a Bluefield College golfer, started the day as junior champ but finished 24th overall after a final round of 83 and mixed back nine struggles. Bauer said he was surprised to learn of his junior status and rued three double bogeys and a triple bogey in the final round.
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Nehlen begins 25th season as WVU head coach
West Virginia coach Don Nehlen enters his 25th NCAA Division I-A season with high enthusiasm. He recalls earlier starts, notes a healthy life, and emphasizes needing players at all of two-a-day practices before the Sept. 2 opener with Purdue. Purdue-WVU will headline regional TV with noon kickoff. the Nov. 24 Pitt game is set for ESPN.
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Rain Stops Bluefield Reds Beaten in Twinbill Plans
Sunday baseball at St. Cloud Commons washed out between Bluefield Orioles and River City Rumblers. A doubleheader is set for 6:05 p.m. tonight. Danville Braves beat Princeton 3-1. Reds host Danville in a 6 p.m. twin bill at Hunnicutt Field.
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