Pirates rally to capture West Virginia state title in dramatic 8-7 win
Peterstown Pirates erased a 5-2 deficit with a five run sixth and crushed Moore-Id Yellow Jackets 8-7 at Watt Powell Park to claim the WV Class A championship. Danny Sanders drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a seventh inning single as Sanders and Jeff Moore starred with multiple hits and RBIs.
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Sanders Delivers in Peterstown Class A Title Clincher
Danny Sanders, a senior swinging the Peterstown Pirates aluminum bat for the last time, delivered in the Class A final at Watt Powell Park. He lined a Marvin Hose fastball into left-center to score Jeff Moore and seal an 8-7 comeback win over Moorefield, capping a dream moment with steady, focused at bats.
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Concord College Names Interim Athletic Director Candidate
Concord College has chosen a candidate for interim athletic director but will not release the name until Monday. Kevin O Sullivan interviewed three candidates Friday morning after discussions with President Jerry Beasley. The appointee will replace John Pinter who leaves after six years as athletic director and 15 years at Concord.
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Mavericks Coach MacLeod Ends Knicks Coaching Run
Dallas Mavericks coach John MacLeod said on Friday he will not pursue the vacant Knicks head coach job after Rick Pitino left for Kentucky. The Knicks said he chose to stay in Dallas and finish his duties with the Mavericks. Also on Friday Craig Littlepage was named Virginia assistant coach replacing Dave Odom who left to coach Wake Forest.
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Judge grants reprieve in Williams arrest case
District Judge Michael Ponder held that a warrant for Lisa Williams arrest will not be executed until she can present her side in court. A hearing is likely midmonth. Also noted, Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams plans to run for Cincinnati City Council after discussing football priorities with family. Mets beat Pirates 3 2 in 11th inning on Dave Magadan homer for the win.
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Pistons win series and reach NBA Finals against Lakers
Isiah Thomas drove the Pistons with 33 points, 17 in the final quarter, as Detroit outlasted Chicago 103-94 to complete a 4-2 series victory in the Eastern Conference finals. The Pistons’ depth and defense held the Bulls under 100 for the 15th straight game, despite Michael Jordan’s 46 in Game 6 and Scottie Pippen’s injury absence. The champs advance to meet Los Angeles in the Finals at the Palace.
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Martinsburg wins Class AAA state baseball title 5-1
Martinsburg Bulldogs claim their second Class AAA crown in the decade with a 5-1 victory over Du Pont at Watt Powell Park. Scott Riley went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Kory Tucker tossed a complete game on six hits with eight Ks and an RBI, as Martinsburg improves to 28-4 and Du Pont finishes 19-11 as runner-up for the second straight year. The Bulldogs used speed on four steals to generate scoring, while coach Vic Holmes praised the team’s pace and Tucker’s pitching.
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All-Star game set for tonight at Bluefield High Gym
The undefeated Bluefield Celtics led by Herbie Brooks face an All-Stars squad led by Jimmy Pettus and Jimmy Miller at 6:30 p.m. in Jennings Boyd's Summer League opener. Events include a Free-Throw, Three-Point, and Gotcha contest plus a halftime Slam Dunk showcase.
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J J Kelly beats Sussex Central to win Virginia Group A title
J J Kelly routs Sussex Central 11-2 to capture its sixth Virginia Group A championship. Mike Hurt drives in four runs with a home run as Jamie Johnson contributes three hits in a 13 hit attack. Danis Simmons limits Central to four hits with seven strikeouts. Kelly finishes 20-0. Sussex Central ends 15-2. Lead grew to 5-0 after two innings, rain halted play for 2 hours 37 minutes, then Kelly added three more in the fifth and two in the sixth.
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Martin tops NASCAR qualifiers for fourth time at Dover
Martin won his fourth Winston Cup pole of the season for the Budweiser 500 at Dover Downs International Speedway. His 24.933 second lap on the 1 mile oval yielded 144.387 mph, edging Dale Earnhardt to lead the front row with Rusty Wallace third and Morgan Shepherd fourth in the 20-car lineup.
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