West Virginia lands top recruit Gwaltney in Rodriguez era
New WVU back Gwaltney, a standout from North Babylon NY, chose the Mountaineers over USC Ohio State Michigan State and Boston College. He cites Rich Rodriguez offense versatility and NFL readiness as key factors. The 6 1 230-pound freshman could share carries with Jason Colson as WVU opens at Syracuse.
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Scooter Berry
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Kay-Jay Harris
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Pye
Syracuse
Teeh Cree
Local Appy players named to All-Star team and year awards
Three Appala chian League players earn All-Star status with Princeton outfielder Chris Cunningham, Devil Rays closer Robert Findlay, and Bluefield shortstop Stuart Musselwhite. Danville duo Eric Campbell and Max Ramirez share co player of the year honors, Jairo Cuevas is pitcher of the year, and Ray Smith of Elizabeth town is manager of the year. Cunningham sits second in league hitting at .338 with seven homers.
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Chris Cunningham
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Robert Findlay
Bluefield
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Danville
Eric Campbell
Max Ramirez
Braves
Jairo Cuevas
Elizabethton
Ray Smith
Cunningham
Appy
Pulaski tops Princeton in late rally to win 5-3
Pulaski erased a 3-0 deficit to beat Princeton 5-3 in Appalachian League action at Hunnicutt. Princeton starter Matt Walker struck out 10 in seven innings, while Jesus Gonzalez belted a three-run homer for the Devil Rays. Pulaski added two more runs in the eighth off Brett Baker as Robert Findlay worked the eighth before giving way to Rafael Perez.
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Devil Rays
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Robert Findlay
Brett Nagy
Blue Jays
Brett Baker
Jesus Gonzalez
Helizer Aguilar
Graig Badger
RBI
Jacob Butler
Gonzalez
Baker
Rafael Perez
Perez
Aqueron Drives In Three As Orioles Beat Astros in Greeneville
Rene Aqueron drove in three runs and the Bluefield Orioles totaled 11 hits to defeat the Greeneville Astros 7-1 at Pioneer Park on Tuesday night. Ryan Stadanlick allowed two hits and one run in five-plus innings to improve to 3-0. Alberto Bastardo pitched effectively in relief.
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Jones carries the load for Haysi Tigers in transition
In Haysi Virginia the Tigers lean on senior tailback Ryan Jones as quarterback Lance Compton settles in. Jones, who rushed for over 1000 yards last season, must shoulder more carries with new receivers and back Elijah Owens and Zack Counts providing depth.
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Bristol pioneers Smith and Allen in early Volunteer 500
Bristol memory recalls the 1961 Volunteer 500 when Johnny Allen filled in for Jack Smith in No. 46 Pontiac, securing Smith’s 16th career win as the car led 209 of 500 laps. The race drew 25,000 fans, with a winner’s purse of $3,025 and six drivers earning $100. Bristol Motor Speedway’s evolution from flat to the steep 36 degree banks is noted, along with historical pole speeds and notable drivers.
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Baseball scores from Tuesday's Major League games
In the American League Detroit beat Oakland 4 to 1 while New York defeated Toronto 5 to 4. Los Angeles Angels won 7 to 6 over Baltimore and Cleveland edged Tampa Bay 5 to 4. Minnesota topped Chicago White Sox 1 to 0. Seattle played Texas late, Boston faced Kansas City late. National League Cincinnati beat Washington 6 to 2 and Pittsburgh triumphed 10 to 0 over St. Louis. Other late games featured Atlanta at Chicago, Florida at Milwaukee, New York Mets at Arizona, Houston at San Diego, Colorado at Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia at San Francisco.
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Southwest Virginia and nearby teams clash in prep football
Football card lists Southwest Virginia Bluefield versus Graham at Mitchell Stadium with Honaker at Lebanon Unaka in Tennessee and Hurley at Bland County, Twin Valley at Carroll County, Floyd County at Grundy, George Wythe at Tazewell, Gate City at Richlands, James Monroe at Narrows, plus pan Giles Haysi Pocahoc.
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Beamer Offered $2 Million Contract At Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech extended a seven year offer raising Frank Beamer’s average pay from 1.3 million to over 2 million annually. Athletic director Jim Weaver said Beamer built the program and should stay, hoping for a deal before the Sept. 4 opener at NC State. Beamer seeks raises for his nine full time assistants as condition for agreement.
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Virginia Tech
Frank Beamer
Beamer
Jim Weaver
North Carolina State
Weaver
Jimmy Sexton
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