Bobblehead promotion draws line to gate for Steve Harvey figures
A line stretched from Bowen Field gate to a creek as 1089 fans queued for one of 500 Steve Harvey bobbleheads. The Bluefield Blue Jays edged the Burlington Royals 10 9 in the final week of the regular season, drawing 1 108 fans noted by GM Jeff Gray. Promotion hailed as a huge success.
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Appy League Playoff Schedule Preview
Today and Tuesday Burlington Royals visit Bluefield Blue Jays at 7 p.m. Both Princeton Rays host Greeneville Astros at 7 p.m. Eastern Division Championship Series is a best of three with Pulaski Yankees at Princeton at 7 p.m. Thursday Friday and if needed Saturday Princeton travels to Pulaski for the decisive games.
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Thole Added to Blue Jays Roster at Bowen Field
Toronto catcher Josh Thole joins the Bluefield Blue Jays roster but is not expected to play while at Bowen Field. He was optioned by the MLB club to clear a spot for a pitcher’s start and could return to Toronto when rosters expand on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has 31 at-bats in 11 games this season after 57 games last year.
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WVU and Marshall to play at Capital Classic on ESPNU
The Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic between Marshall and West Virginia will be shown nationally on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Thursday December 17 at the Charleston Civic Center. The neutral site game has been held annually since 1991-92, with WVU winning last season 69 to 66.
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Ellsbury's three run homer fuels Yankees 20 six rout of Braves
Jacoby Ellsbury belted a three run homer in the second inning as the New York Yankees crushed the Atlanta Braves 20 to 6 at Turner Field. The Braves dropped their 12th defeat in 13 games.
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Day powers to six shot win in first PGA playoff round
Jason Day powered and putted to a blowout at The Barclays, carding 62 to finish 19 under and lead the tournament by six strokes in the opening PGA playoff round.
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TV listings headline sports night schedule
ESPN carries New York Yankees at Boston at 7 p.m. regional MLB coverage shows San Francisco at Los Angeles and Texas at San Diego. U S Open tennis begins with ESPN at 1 p.m. and ESPN2 at 6 p.m. Local area high school scores and UF information provided.
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Cole excels in soccer and golf for PSHS Tigers
Princeton Senior High senior Sarah Cole shines in two sports. She co caps the girls soccer team with frequent goals and assists, and as a golfer she was low scorer in a four school meet at Fountain Springs with a 1 under 34. She notes golf is her favorite and she’s used to competing against boys, valuing the short game.
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Bluefield Blue Jays topple Burlington in home finale
Bluefield (24 41) built a 10-3 lead and held on to beat the Burlington Royals 10 9 at Bowen Field in Bluefield. Nolan Watson faced only one out, charged with all five first inning runs. Jacob Anderson left after a helmet collision, Christian Williams went 4 for, Nick Sinay swiped home in the fourth for a 6 2 edge. Alberto Guzman pitched the ninth for Bluefield.
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Tokyo Wins Little League Title in Rallying Inning Showdown
Tokyo Kitasua Little League defeated Lewisberry Pennsylvania 18-11 in a stunning comeback rally. Masafuji Nishijima drove in six runs with four hits while Shingo Tomita hit two home runs. Pitcher Nobuyuki Kawashima held the foes to one run over five innings as Tokyo claimed its 10th title for Japan.
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Bluefield broadcaster recalls pivotal high school play from early 70s
Nelson, veteran Bluefield State media official and longtime Beavers radio voice, shares memories from his 50th season covering prep football. He recalls Dwayne Woods’ late game, sideline run that bled eight seconds as Greenbrier East closed in, a call shaped by coach John Chmara.
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