Budget axe imperils Buchanan Co. sports
Grun dy Va July school board faces drastic cuts as Buchanan County schools trim $172000 from a requested $4 million budget. Many programs including volleyball cross country tennis golf and middle school sports may be eliminated along with numerous coaching positions. Administrators and coaches warn cuts threaten competitiveness and student morale while stressing sports as vital escapes from problems.
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Princeton teams win two district finals in state bid
Princeton Senior League defeated Western Greenbrier 7 2 to claim the District IV title as Brad Heartd remained undefeated on the mound. Nick Presley drove in three, Aaron Green had two RBIs, and multiple Princeton players scored. Princeton National topped Pinnacle 13 3 in the Junior League final led by Vince Gerber with two runs batted in and Shane Roark on the mound. Both Princeton squads advance to state tournaments in Fairmont and Hedgesville.
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Armstrong extends Tour lead amid jeers at Ventoux
Lance Armstrong widened his overall Tour de France advantage to 4:21 after a Mont Ventoux sprint where Richard Virenque won the stage by 2:20. Armstrong, who finished third, lamented fans booing and said a loud chorus of Dope calls marred the day. He noted many supporters waved U S flags and cheered other riders.
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Els Wins Open After Dramatic Playoff
32 year old Els tied with Levet Appleby and Elkington at 6 under after a final round 70. Levet birdied the 16th to seize momentary lead, but Els birdied the 18th and again in the playoff to capture the championship in Scotland. Woods struggled to an 81 in the third round and finished even par after a 65 on Sunday.
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Burton Update From B-1 Race Halt
Kyle Petty struck the wall on lap 106 as drivers complained about a slick surface with gravel popping off fenders through turns 3 and 4.
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