This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2001
Page
7
Sports rundowns include Minor League scores such as Danville at Martinsville and Kingsport at Princeton, plus Sunday results like Cleveland over Detroit 6 to 3 and Yankees 7 over Blue Jays 3. Historical milestone mentions span from Gehrig’s 23rd grand slam to Campaneris’ first game legends.
Jacques Rogge was elected the eighth president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday succeeding Juan Antonio Samaranch. The Belgian was 59 and has a background as an orthopedic surgeon and Olympic sailor with three Games appearances.
RINCETON Burlington Indians swept Princeton in a Sunday doubleheader 4-1 and 6-5, extending Princeton’s losing streak to five. Jason Habel hit his first homer of the season for Princeton, while Burlington exploded for four runs in the fifth to seize a 4-1 lead. Angel Valquez, Adam Berr, and Luis Romero contributed to relief appearances as Burlington claimed the East Division lead in the Appalachian League.
Kingsport Mets topped Bluefield Orioles 9-4 as errors fueled a late rally in the eighth. Barry Paulk homered and Sean Pittman drove in a run, while Bluefield’s miscues continued from Saturday’s 12 inning loss. Ronald Ogle lasted 3 2/3 innings allowing six hits and two walks.
David Duval hid his emotions until the final putt at Royal Lytham. He completed a 274 total for a three-stroke victory over Niclas Fasth, seizing control with a steady final round to claim golf's most prestigious title.
Dale Jarrett passed teammate Ricky Rudd with 2 1/2 laps to go to take the New England 300 at Loudon. He then held off Jeff Gordon to claim his first win since April, sharpening the Winston Cup title race as the season's second half begins.
The Appalachian League venues each showcase unique press box flavors from Bowen Field’s mountain charm to Hunnicutt Field’s modern vibe and Pulaski’s hillside setting. A visiting reporter notes three compact compartments for sound, scoring, and announcements, with fans and fellow reporters sharing a relaxed view of the field. The Danville box is bright and crowded with Braves staff, adding noise yet dedication to game coverage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.