Baby Bombers reach Little League World Series semifinals
Rolando Paulino’s Bronx team defeated Bainbridge Island 5-0 to clinch Pool B title and a spot in the U S semifinals against Oceanside California. Kenny Espinal’s defense turned a late double play as Rolando Torres threw a four hitter powered by solid Bronx fielding.
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Tyson postpones fight with Nielsen to October in Copenhagen
Mike Tyson cites a back injury delaying the September bout with Brian Nielsen in Denmark. The match moves to October 13 in Copenhagen as Showtime confirms a tape delayed 10 round telecast. Tyson has a history of injuries delaying fights, with past cancellations and a later stoppage loss to Holyfield.
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Golf benefit and fall golf tourneys planned in three towns
In Pocahontas, a Sept 28 Captain's Choice golf tourney at Wolf Creek Golf Course Bastion will raise funds for the Pocahontas Police Department. Teams of four, $50 per player, with free food beverages and prizes. In Princeton Athens Kiwanis Club's Sept 26 event at Princeton Elks golf course, $140 per team includes lunch. Aug 23 Graham High School hosts Graham Men's Boosters meeting. Aug 27 Princeton Middle School hosts Meet the Tigers rally with hot dog sale.
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Lemieux plans to sit out several Penguins games this season
Mario Lemieux, returning from retirement, will skip about a quarter of Pittsburgh's 82 game schedule to protect his health for the playoffs. He will sit out all road games on consecutive nights and only play home games when schedules require. He has been working out with Jay Caufield and aims to be in peak shape for the start of training camp.
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Pocahontas High opens season with girls hoops tourney
In the Thomas F. Lucas Gymnasium Pocahontas hosts the Thomas First Day action. Rocky Gap meets Tazewell at 6 p.m. while Graham’s G Girls face the Lady Indians near 8 p.m. Tuesday’s schedule includes Graham versus Rocky Gap and Pocahontas versus Tazewell in a late game. Admission is $5 per two game session. Coach Reid, a Bluefield College alumnus, returns for his third year guiding the Lady Indians and aims for an aggressive, fit squad facing tough foes.
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Wanted contractor for flood damaged sewer repairs in streams
A Buchanan County Public Service Authority notice seeks a contractor to repair and clean sewer lines and manholes damaged by floods. The bidder must be able to replace and clean lines located in streams. A site show is scheduled for August 30 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Wayne Watts at 540 935 5827 in Deel Vansant Virginia.
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