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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2002
Page
7
In Milwaukee, Tuesday’s MLB game delay aside, Willie Mays lauds Ted Williams as a special figure before the 2002 All-Star game. NBA results show Miami 66 over Charlotte 55 and Washington 68 over Phoenix 54 with Houston 67 beating Seattle 59.
Bluefield announces July 8 sponsorship list for Youth Night on July 17 at Bowen Field hosting the Pulaski Rangers. Sponsors include Nationwide, Bluefield Retreading, Appalachian Engineering, Family Eye Health Care, Kwik Kafe Co. and many local businesses. Grab bags and giveaways will be offered. children must collect event tickets at area shops.
Milwaukee hosts an All-Star celebration at Miller Park with a fireworks show and appearances by Cal Ripken Jr. and Willie Mays, honoring Hank Aaron as fans endure tighter security amid looming labor talks and a possible season stoppage.
In Milwaukee, All-Stars Garciaparra Damon and Urbina revealed Williams No. 9 in left field and Baseball announced the All-Star Game MVP will bear Williams' name after his death at 83. Willie Mays praised Williams as the best hitter he ever saw. tributes also paid to Darryl Kile and Jack Buck with players showing signs of mourning.
Bluefield College head coach Tommy Brown secured Hodges Anthony from Keenan High School to replace senior Derrick Price. Anthony, a standout from Columbia South Carolina, joins the Rams amid campus celebrations with his family and friends present.
Southwest Virginia area adds eight players across seven sports in the Virginia High School Coaches Association all star week. Coach Rick Goodman leads west staffs and notes the event honors top seniors, offering a final chance to play with Division I athletes.
Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, age 25, leaves a three year 3.6 million dollar contract to join the Army Rangers. He will earn 18000 dollars annually as basic training begins at Fort Benning while his brother also enlists. Coaches say Tillman views football as only one part of his world and has kept interviews with him minimal.
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