County urged to fund Bluefield Princeton recreation programs
recreation writer Keith Dalton argues Mercer County should support city recreation departments in Bluefield and Princeton to sustain programs, keep fees low for outsiders, and invest in youth development amid fiscal strain and an election year. Outsider participation is high and county support is lacking.
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Bluefield Orioles face uncertain roster for Baby Birds start
Bluefield with an Appalachian League season set for June 19 faces roster uncertainty as 13 players arrive by Wednesday from Sarasota and extended spring. Names of 10 Sarasota players and three signed draftees remain unreleased while Mike Thomas is the only surfaced name among signees. O's manager Mike O Beery and pitching coach Charlie Puleo plan workouts Thursday.
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Courier Wins French Open Title Again In Straight Sets
In Paris, Jim Courier defeated Petr Korda 7 5 6 2 6 1 to claim his second consecutive French Open title, strengthening his hold on the No 1 ranking and moving closer to a Grand Slam. Courier noted the match lacked drama for the crowd while reflecting on the immense pressure of the event and his own nerves prior to the win.
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Bulls win at Portland to take 2-1 Finals lead
Chicago Bulls defeat Portland Trail Blazers 94 to 84 in Portland. Michael Jordan scores 26 as Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant add 18 each. Bulls extend road playoff success with strong defense holding Blazers to 36 percent. Portland 8-1 at home in playoffs.
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Irvan Wins Save Mart 300 in Race-Record Pace
Ernie Irvan, initially black-flagged for a jump start, roared back to win the NASCAR Save Mart 300 at Sears Point in 2 hours 17 minutes 25 seconds. He beat pole sitter Ricky Rudd and Terry Labonte to claim his fourth career victory, with a margin of 3.19 seconds and an average speed of 81.412 mph. Mark Martin finished third, Rudd fourth, and Bill Elliott fifth as the race featured only three cautions. Irvan said he stayed calm after the early setback.
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