Athletes to headline FCA Celebrity Golf Tournament at Greenbrier
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes event at Greenbrier Resort on July 11 will feature former NL stars Atlee Hammaker and Kenny Frailing as speakers and includes many sports luminaries such as Don Nehlen Bob Pruett Carroll Dale John Kolb Gary Cuozzo and Byron Leftwich. Proceeds support FCA ministry in southern West Virginia with an 8:30 check-in luncheon and 12:30 shotgun start followed by a dinner. Six local teams will advance to the state qualifying at Glade Springs in September and early registration is encouraged. Dexter Moore scored a hole in one at Richwood Golf Club on June 21 witnessed by his family.
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Rays’ disputed homer sparks debate at plate
Wes Bankston hits his third homer of the season as Trae Duncan’s drive appears foul but is ruled a home run after umpire consultation. Astros outfielder Hamilton Sarabia leapt to rob the ball, it caromed back onto the field, prompting a heated discussion and Duncan’s puzzled reaction.
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John Bennett
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Orioles Rally Edges Bluefield in Extra Play, Securing Win
Tom Arko started a rally with a ground-rule double and later scored as the Orioles added runs in the eighth. Carlos Rijo triggered Younts homer sequence, Joyce hit a triple in the final frame, and Mike Done scored on a balk. Bluefield’s James Tiller left after five, Marino Fala earned the win, Jeff Montani the save. The Rangers visit tonight at 7 p.m. before a three-game set in Kingsport.
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Jeff Montani
Rangers
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Rays Rally In Ninth To Edge Martinsville In Extra Inning Thriller
Salvador Parades opened the Princeton ninth with a single then Jason Pridie blasted a homer off Juan Beltre to shave the gap to one. Frias delivered a game deciding three bagger in the 10th as the Rays won 7 6. Debarr earned the victory while Beltre took the loss. Bankston Duncan Pridie Martinez Frias had multiple hit games for the Rays. Martinsville’s Melendez led with 3 hits. The finale is set for 7:00 at Hunnicutt Field with Eric Miller opposing Rodrigo Escobar and Little League Night planned.
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Yankees Acquire Mendesi For Wiggins In Trade
Roundup notes the Yankees possibly gained a significant asset by acquiring slugger Raul Mendesi from the Blue Jays before the game in exchange for minor leaguer Scott Wiggins.
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Barbecue and banquet wrap up NBA and NASCAR weekend
Sports writer Tom Bone recalls a Virginia trip that mixed politics and sports with Frank Kimmel's black 26 NASCAR car at a pork promotion, a relaxed dinner table with a California cartoonist, and talk of Cabin Creek and Vick. The North-South softball game was canceled due to scheduling. Next year in Pittsburgh plans resume.
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Bluefield Elks win state golf title in Lewisburg
EWISBURG Bluefield Elks Lodge 269 swept team and individual titles at the West Virginia State Elks golf tournament in Lewisburg. Tom Grant led with a 54 hole 204 score six under par, edging Joey Carter and Bob Davis. Carter placed second in a scorecard playoff. David Moore was fourth at 214. about 200 golfers from West Virginia lodges joined the event.
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Mercer Youth Soccer Camp and Fall Signups in Mercer County
Mercer County Youth Soccer League sponsors a July 29 to August 2 soccer camp for ages 4-18 at East River Soccer Complex by Eurotech staff. Registration closes July 15. Fall signups set with fees, locations, and August 1 forms due. multiple venues in Princeton Bluefield. Contact Alan Manden at (304) 487-0077 and Phil Whisman at (304) 589-6479 for details.
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Sting hand Mercury loss as home streak stays alive
Charlotte Sting routed Phoenix Mercury 90-68 in Charlotte. Tonya Edwards led six players in double figures with 14 points as Charlotte improved to 7-6 and 6-0 at home. Gillom scored 16 for Phoenix, now 7-6 and 0-4 on the road, outrebounded 41-23.
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