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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2008
Page
9
The New York Mets proximity to a return lights dim as Billy Wagner undergoes an MRI on Tuesday revealing increased inflammation in his left elbow. The All-Star closer from Tazewell threw a simulated game Saturday but persistent pain and swelling delay his season.
Friday games kick off at 7 30 p m with Graham visiting Christiansburg Grundy at Haysi Hurley at Ervinton Lebanon at Honaker Richlands at Gate City Tazewell at George Wythe Twin Valley at Bland County Note West Virginia games begin August 29
The West Virginia Blazers select seven players from a recent tryout. Named are Neil Rasnake from Western Carolina, Brian Kidd and Maurice Davis from Mountain State, Chris Nichols from Concord, Joey Preast from Davis & Elkins and Concord, Brad Surface from Fayetteville, and DeNelle Hale from Frostburg State. A second Beckley YMCA tryout is set for Sept 14.
The article notes the last home stretch of the 2008 season continues with events and games slated for the upcoming week at the team’s venue. Details emphasize ongoing home games and schedule as the season wraps.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph will launch its annual football preview section BDT Blitz 2008 this Friday with a new design and more features. The preview, packed with photos and information, will appear in the Aug. 22 edition, continuing the Telegraph's preseason coverage tradition.
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin finished 1-2 in the all around with Johnson taking gold on balance beam. Liukin earned her fifth medal of these Games, tying Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for most US gymnastics medals at a single Olympics. The American women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with a 104 60 win over South Korea and will face Russia on Thursday.
Sworn affidavits in a federal suit accuse former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett of involvement in an academic scandal and an athletes jobs program that drew NCAA violations in 2001. The report includes statements from former Bluefield High School star and Marshall linebacker Charlie Tynes.
The Cincinnati Bengals re signed troubled receiver Chris Henry after coach Marvin Lewis previously voiced disinterest and president Mike Brown cited intolerable conduct. With Pro Bowlers Chad Johnson and T J Houshmandzadeh sidelined by injuries the team altered its stance.
Beavers fired 67 and 68 in recent high school golf events, earning medalist honors with a 68 at the Bluefield Elks Club. Princeton coach Pat Haye praised Chandler Beavers, noting he and the team aim to peak at the regional tournament as Bluefield State alum connections with past players loom. Bluefield led by Beavers’ round, with Nick Henkes 84 pacing the runner up, as Pike View and James Monroe trailed.
Tazewell senior Matt Muncy, 6 foot 4, 215 pounds, leads the Bulldogs in 2008 after a one win season. He has verbally committed to Wake Forest and aims to prove himself before college. Coach Bobby Wyatt praises his leadership and versatility as the team builds depth with 50 players and 11 newcomers.
Bluefield native James Harris who died at 58 will have his last wish fulfilled today as his cremated remains are driven around Bristol Motor Speedway by USAR Hooters Pro Cup driver Benny Gordon. The couple spent decades at the track meeting NASCAR legends and supported Bristol since it was just concrete pads.
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