Alysheba trainer greets Belmont hope with luck charm
New York AP report says trainer Jack Van Berg received a four leaf clover from Canada and plans to keep it near his heart as Alysheba prepares for the 119th Belmont Stakes. A field of 10 is expected for the 1 1/2 mile race with a $5 million bonus for the Triple Crown winner. Gene West and Manassa Jack loom as Belmont threats.
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Pocahontas Star Tina Horton Joins Bluefield Lady Rams
Pocahontas Virginia high school senior Tina Horton will join the Bluefield College Lady Rams this fall. Horton averaged 12 points and 15 rebounds per game under Don Carter, plans to major in pre engineering, and arrives on an Horton academic scholarship. BC coach Dewayne Belcher praises her dual athletic and academic excellence and inside rebounding strength.
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Mets talk with Seaver in possible return to team
The New York Mets consider bringing back Tom Seaver as pitching injuries deplete the staff. Merola says there is substance to the talks, though no comment from Mets. Seaver's agent and the team acknowledge discussions without denial.
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Lakers Ready to Go for It in Finals Showdown
In Inglewood, the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Championship Series after the Cs defeated the Pistons to reach the final. Game 1 tips at the Forum as both teams chase a fourth title in five years.
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Lendl survives scare as Graf Sabatini reach French semifinals
Ivan Lendl battled past Joakim Nystrom to reach the Paris quarterfinals in a five setter. Steffi Graf and Gabriela Sabatini won to set up a meeting of 17 year olds, while Becker Wilander Connors and Noah advanced in the men’s draw. Graf overwhelmed Arantxa Sanchez with 6-4 6-1 to reach the semis. Becker beat Arias to set up a Becker-Connors quarterfinal. Sabatini beat Sanchez to face Graf in the semis.
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Softball semifinal rained out rescheduled for Castlewood
VHSL Group A softball semifinal between Council and Castlewood, washed out by a heavy thunderstorm, is moved to today with start times at 2 or 3 p.m. The time will be set in the morning due to exams and graduation exercises. Castlewood holds a 10-1 record as Hogahgee District rep, after beating Glenvar. Council is 9-3 after defeating Haysi to claim Black Diamond title.
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Earnhardt Keeps Big Lead After Budweiser 500 Victory
Dale Earnhardt sits 1,823 points with a 209 point lead after Davey Allison won the Budweiser 500 at Dover Downs International Speedway. Bill Elliott sits second with 1,614, Terry Labonte third with 1,573 as the Winston Cup season nears Pocono for the Miller High Life 500 on June 14.
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Niekro brothers set 530 win major league record
Cleveland pitcher Phil Niekro finally beat Detroit 9-6 ending a five game skid and pushing the Niekro brothers to a combined 530 victories, tying Gaylord and Jim Perry for the MLB record. Joe Niekro also added a loss while Tonybernard and Brook Jacoby homered for Cleveland.
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Richlands pitcher tops district all star list in 1987
Richlands Garnett Lester named district player of the year as Tazewell and Richlands dominate the All-Southwest District baseball team. Tazewell places five on first team while Richlands earns three first team selections and five on the second. Jeff Lamie and Lester head the top hurlers with 4-0 and 5-4 records respectively. Eddie Crouse hits .550 to lead first-team bats.
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