Wagner likely headed to major leagues soon
The Dallas Daily Telegraph reports Billy Wagner from Tazewell County is expected to reach the major leagues soon with Houston Astros links rumored while he remains with the Jackson Generals in Double A. The lefty, nicknamed Awesome Bill from Tannersville, posted strong minor league numbers including 204 strikeouts in a season and a 2.00 ERA through five starts this year.
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Charlotte
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Cotton Owens
Ricky Rudd
Region IV playoff halted by rain in Virginia
In Tazewell Virginia Blacksburg Indians and Tazewell Bulldogs saw their Region IV semifinal suspended after one inning due to thunderstorms. The game will resume at 2 p.m. at the Tazewell Sports Complex with Blacksburg at bat.
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Ellison signs with Florida junior college Pasco-Hernando
Bluefield standout Willie Ellison confirmed his choice Thursday after consulting former teammate Chad Steckline. Ellison led Bluefield to theClass AA state final, made all-state and all-tournament, and chose Pasco-Hernando Community College in Florida over a Texas junior college, aiming for a later Division I opportunity. Ellison praised Steckline's influence, talked of rehab over surgery for a knee injury, and noted his leadership and work ethic.
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Rockets clinch the West as Olajuwon stars in win
Hakeem Olajuwon tallies 39 points and 17 rebounds as the Houston Rockets outlast the San Antonio Spurs 100 95 to capture the Western Conference finals 4 2. Robert Horry hits six 3s and seals the win with late free throws. Spurs star David Robinson and Avery Johnson lead San Antonio with 19 points and 10 assists respectively, but Houston advances to the NBA Finals.
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Sean Elliott
Dennis Rodman
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Varmint Half Marathon Set to Return in Burkes Garden
Burkes Garden Va hosts the second annual Varmint Half Marathon from the James Burke Inn at 8 30 a m Saturday June 10. The 13 1 mile course winds through scenic Southwest Virginia drawing distance runners from New York Massachusetts and Columbia S C. Organizers Charity McDaniel and Jason Kwan note strong early registrations and aim to use the race as a tune up for top events such as the Boston Marathon.
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Lee Smith
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