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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2000
Page
15
Appalachian League schedule features Elizabethton traveling to Princeton and Bluefield visiting Pulaski. Expected to showcase minor league prospects in a doubleheader style slate with regional clubs competing for league standings.
WVU coach Don Nehlen hails Jason Davis a big leaguer as the 6-5 290-pound Fort Lauderdale native starts at defensive end. The former true freshman letterman played seven games last year and now aims for a prominent season role. Davis, clocked at 4.69 in the 40, says he will pressure the quarterback and improve with the strength program under Al Johnson as the defensive front solidifies.
Two West Miles University football recruits Yalkeith Brown and Isaac Irby have ineligible high school records, flagged by the NCAA clearinghouse. Irby, edgewater Park New Jersey standout with 154 receptions and 3,127 yards, may enroll as a partial qualifier. Brown, Miami Florida product, earned 13 interceptions in three years and was Class 6A all state first team.
Atlanta defeated Colorado 5-2 behind Greg Maddux seven strong innings and Brian Jordan's three run homer. Todd Helton ended his 14 game hitting streak as his average slipped to .393. Rockies pitcher Brian Rose allowed four runs in seven innings.
ENVER AP Brent Mayne, resting hurt wrist, agreed to pitch in relief in Colorado's 7-6 win over Atlanta. He became the first position player to win a major league game in 32 years, following Rockies teammate Rocky Colavito’s 1968 triumph. Mayne retired Chipper Jones to end the 12th and earned the win as Colorado seized the victory.
Kevin Princeton P-Rays beat Bristol White Sox 2 1 at Hunnicutt Field as Dan DeMent scores on a sixth inning sacrifice fly. Julius vai Anderson allowed five hits in seven innings with Evan Rush earning the save. Edgar Gonzalez fueled Princeton with a 3 for 4 night and praised by manager Edward Rodriguez for solid, balanced outings.
The widow Deidra Lane surrendered to authorities early Wednesday after police issued a murder warrant. Lane, 25, is charged with killing NFL running back Fred Lane, 24, during a July 6 domestic dispute shortly after the couple’s newborn daughter. Lane had been staying with relatives in Tennessee after training with Indianapolis. Fred Lane Sr. expressed shock and said someone must answer for the death.
Bluefield High School football aims for at least a 6-4 record behind a larger offensive line and returning quarterback and fullback from a 12-2 state AA runner up team. Historic 1980s-1990s success includes a 133-88 record since 1980 with multiple winning seasons and a 1984 Class AAA state title under coach John Chmara.
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