Bluefield shifts road trips as schedule tightens
In a Gas crunch influenced Appalachian League scheduling, Bluefield will play two road trips this week to Elizabethton and Johnson City instead of four. Owners and officials cite travel fuel concerns and a late notice from Elizabethton amid changes spurred by Huntington joining the loop.
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First Girl Pitcher Debuts in Little League World Series
Kelly Craig, 12, started for Trail from British Columbia in the 1990 World Series opening game against Matamoros, Mexico, but surrendered two singles and a walk to the first three batters. The appearance marks the first time a girl has started a Little League World Series game.
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Indians outpace Orioles in Bluefield slugfest
Pedro Henderson led Bluefield by going four for five with a solo homer while Pat Bryant hit a solo shot in the eighth. The Indians defeated the Orioles 8-5 at Bowen Field, pulling into a near tie in the Appalachian League standings as Bluefield backstopped by starter O’Donoghue faltered after six.
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Four area teams show promise in preseason scrimmages
In West Virginia and Virginia area scrimmages, Bluefield Graham Princeton and Tazewell report early progress. Princeton rebounds from 0-10, beating Jaeger at Hunni-cutt Stadium and battling Huntington, while Tazewell rebuilds after a 5-5 season with youth, led by QB Dennis Noel and Brandon Matney.
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Bristol to host Busch 500 NASCAR at Bristol Speedway
NASCAR brings the Busch Grand National Jay 250 at 9 p.m. Friday and the Busch 500 at 7:40 p.m. Saturday on ESPN to Bristol International Raceway. The .533 mile oval features steep 36 degree banking and high speed, with Darrell Waltrip expected to miss racing due to injury. Waltrip has 11 career Bristol wins and a track record of seven straight victories. Earnhardt remains a strong rival with eight wins and 12 top tens in 22 starts.
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WVU's Jones Ready To Finally Start At Quarterback
West Virginia quarterback Greg Jones, after four years backing up at Miami, prepares for his Sept. 1 start against Kent State at Mountaineer Field. The Miami native will savor the moment, balancing football love with family in Overtown, a degree goal by May, and plans to back his family while weighing NFL hopes and a future in teaching.
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Tech assistant named Longwood head coach in basketball
Virginia Tech assistant Ron Carr, 30, is appointed head coach of Longwood College's Division II men's basketball team, succeeding Cal Luther who resigned to coach the Egyptian national team. Carr has eight years coaching experience, five at the collegiate level, and is the fifth Lancers head coach in program history.
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Long-haired pitchers spark Little League World Series openers
At Williamsport, Kelly Craig and David Caron led Trail British Columbia to an 8 3 win over Matamoros Mexico. Kerrie Cordero dominated Cypress Calif in a 9 0 victory over Brooklyn Mich with 12 strikeouts and flawless control.
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