Gant back in command as GM leads after rapid Derby run
Harry Gant and Oldsmobile surge to the head of the NASCAR standings as GM dominates early in 1992 with Dover mile action. Waltrip fades while Earnhardt, Allison, and Elliott press toward the title with Gant collecting points and Olds ahead of Chevrolet and Pontiac in the rankings.
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Chevy
Pontiac
Jimmy Hensley
Ridgeway
Dick Trickle
Morgan Shepherd
Ford
Fords
Harry
Oldsmobile
Darrell Waltrip
Dover
Waltrip
Pit Road
Dale Earnhardt
Earnhardt
Gant
Davey Allison
Allison
Skoal Bandit
GM Car
Mr. Goodwrench
Chevrolet
Nascar
San Diego
Thunderbird
Alabama
California
Allison & Co
Bill Elliott
Bill
Charlotte
Elliott
Alan Kulwicki
Knights win dramatic regional, reach first state since 1979
Mount View Knights edge Oak Hill 6-5 in nine innings as Scott Harmon drives in Charlie Dabney with a single in the ninth. Mount View advances to Class AAA semifinals at Watt Powell Park in Charleston, facing South Charleston after overcoming a late Oak Hill rally.
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Bluefield
Scott Harmon
Charlie Dabney
Mount View
Oak Hill
South Charleston
Charleston
Watt Powell Park
Golden Knights
Logan
Nick Shaffron
Knights
Harmon
Jerry Epperly
Harmon powers Golden Knights to 6 5 win in Region III final
Scott Harmon delivered the winner in the bottom of the ninth as Mount View edged Oak Hill 6 5 at Bowen Field. Harmon had 12 strikeouts, walked two, and overcame a seventh inning rally sparked by balks and errors to secure a dramatic regional title for the Knights.
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Bluefield
Mount View
Scott Harmon
Harmon
Charlie Dabney
Golden Knights
Bowen Field
Oak Hill
Red Devils
Jerry Willoughby
Knights
Sam Styers
Steve Hall
Larry Hypes Named Contributing Editor at Daily Telegraph
Larry Hypes has been appointed contributing editor at the Daily Telegraph, expanding the newsroom with his investigative focus and extensive reporting background. The move signals strengthened coverage across national and international affairs.
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Larry Hypes
The
Daily Telegraph
Astros take Phil Nevin first in amateur draft
The Houston Astros selected Cal State Fullerton third baseman Phil Nevin with the top pick, aiming for signability and immediate impact. Nevin expressed optimism about signing, while Stanford outfielder Jeffrey Hammonds went fourth to the Orioles amid high signing-bonus expectations. Cleveland chose Paul Shuey second, and Montreal picked left-hander B J Wallace following a surprise by Cincinnati for Chad Mottola.
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Houston Astros
Cal State-Fullerton
Phil Nevin
Nevin
Astros
John Burke
University of Florida
Bill Wood
Palentia
Calif
Brien Taylor
New York Yankees
Stanford
Jeffrey Hammonds
Baltimore Orioles
Hammonds
Cardinal
Houston
Cleveland
Montreal
Baltimore
Orioles
Mike Mussina
North Carolina
Paul Shuey
B.J. Wallace
Mississippi State
Central Florida
Chad Mottola
Cincinnati Reds
Bulldogs Open Region IV Play At Gate City
The Tazewell Bulldogs aim to rebound after 12 days off and rainouts with a 7 p.m. regional opener at Bowen Field against Gate City. Brandon Matney (3-2) will start for Tazewell as both teams seek a regional title shot and a path to the state tournament. Gate City, runner up in the Highlands District, is noted for strong hitting and a solid pitching staff. Virginia High, who topped Radford 9-1, awaits the regional winner.
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sTarewell Bulldogs
Gate City
Bowen Field
Bulldogs
Richlands
Carroll County
Tazewell
Lou Peery
Peery
Spring turkey season yields statewide gains in West Virginia
In West Virginia spring turkey season hunters reported 11 308 gobblers harvested, up more than 1 000 from 1991. Ritchie County led with 469 kills, Summers Marshall Fayette and Preston among the top five. Southern counties posted higher totals while most eastern counties fell totals declined in several counties. District III totals showed Mercer 265 and Summers 458 with Fayette 375 Greenbrier 287 McDowell 262 Monroe 218 Raleigh 344 and Wyoming 283 also reported results.
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West Virginia
Ritchie
Summers
Marshall
Fayette
Preston
Ritchie County
Berkely
Grant
Hampshire
Hardy
Jefferson
Mineral
Morgan
Pendleton
Mercer County
Mercer
Summers County
District III
Greenbrier
McDowell
Monroe
Raleigh
Wyoming
Bulls and Blazers meet in NBA Finals showdown
Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers clash for the NBA title with Michael Jordan and Clyde Drexler headlining. Both teams survived tough six game series, rest up, and aim to repeat or win first Portland crown since 1977 as fans hype the Jordan Drexler matchup.
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Chicago Bulls
Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers
Detroit Pistons
Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
Air Jordan
Clyde the Glide
NBA
Clyde
Jordan
Lakers
Portland
Clyde Drexler
Drexler
Michael Jordan
Michael
Utah
Cleveland
Ting
Pistons
Rick Adelman
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Steve Smith
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