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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2002
Page
13
In a tense NBA finale the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Jersey Nets 106 to 103 to take a commanding 3-0 series edge. The NHL Stanley Cup final sees Detroit 3 Carolina 0 as Detroit leads 3-1.
Ivan Rodriguez, a 10 time Gold Glove winner of Texas, said he will chase more wins and likely become the all time Gold Glove leader but regards Johnny Bench as No 1. Bench presented Rodriguez with his Golden Glove trophy before the Rangers Reds game in Arlington Texas.
Shane Spencer delivered a two out grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 at Yankee Stadium in a rematch of last year’s World Series. Spencer hit after an intentional walk to set up the full count shot off Bret Prinz, capping a late inning rally as Randy Johnson exited earlier. The crowd of 45,698 cheered Thames’ earlier homer as New York moved past Arizona.
Arlington Texas AP Ivan Rodriguez adds his 10th Gold Glove and matches Johnny Bench with nine straight All-Star starts as Bench visits to present the award. Bench praises Rodriguez predicting Hall of Fame status while noting their shared history and injuries.
Former heavyweight king Larry Holmes, 53, comes out of retirement to fight Eric Esch in a 10 round bout July 27 at Scope Arena. Holmes says this should be his final fight as he pursues a clean up of the sport. Esch, 46-1-2 with 35 KOs, forecasts strong show despite past rejections from heavyweights.
Princeton Rays publish a seven day set of promotions for their Appalachian League opening series at Hunnicutt Field. June 19 through 23 will feature free seat cushions magnets soft-touch baseballs license plates and free admission for Little Leaguers with various sponsors including Frontier Citizens Communications Little Caesar's Cracker Barrel and Kroger. McDowell County Rural Health Advisory Day will offer free tickets to students.
Legislative Post Audit reports show nearly two dozen violations of state laws in Marshall University and West Virginia University athletic programs. The audits cite lack of oversight, incorrect use of logo revenues, improper bonuses in 2001, inadequate ticket sale records, and unreimbursed coach compensation from the WVU Foundation. Officials say corrective actions are underway and no material issues were found beyond procedural problems.
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