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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2008
Page
9
Virginia Tech senior Angela Tincher has been named the nation's top college softball player for 2008, earning one of 12 Honda Sports Awards. Tincher posted a 38-10 record with a 0.63 ERA and 13.8 strikeouts per seven innings, both leading the nation.
Landon Furry of Graham earned first team All-Region IV in boys soccer. Tazewell’s Blake Belcher and Richlands’ Romulo Fajardo made second team, while Graham’s Hunter O’Neal and Klint Kelly, along with Tazewell’s Harrison Lutz and Richlands’ Albert Fajardo, received honorable mention.
Giles senior Cody Journell, an All-Group A kicker, has accepted a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech. He made 10 field goals last season for the Spartans, including a 54 yarder to force overtime in a six overtime win over Blacksburg, and also plays running back and defensive back.
Local products Michael Wimmer of Montcalm and Austin Johnson of Big Creek are named to the Class A All-State baseball team by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Wimmer is a graduate pitcher, while Johnson earned the honor as a freshman.
The Detroit Pistons introduced former player and assistant Michael Curry as their new coach, replacing fired Flip Saunders. President Joe Dumars praised Curry’s knowledge and work ethic as the team eyes continued improvement.
Bob Costas lauds Jim McKay as one of the greatest broadcasters in the medium and credits him with creating the modern Olympic host role at McKay’s funeral. He set the standard for sportscasting during a 50 year career.
Sydney Snodgrass, 12, of Harrisville West Virginia won the Top Flvte Junior Tour season debut by six strokes. She carded four birdies including a 50 foot putt on the 17th hole for a 1 over par 71 at the Golf Club of West Virginia in Waverly on Monday.
Detroit Tigers sent struggling Don Willis to Class A Lakeland Florida on Tuesday to regain his form. Willis, under a 29 million three year deal, yielded eight earned runs on five walks and three hits over 113 innings against Cleveland on Monday.
Bluefield's Jon Link, a 24-year-old closer for the Birmingham Barons, is in his fourth minor league season with a 3-1 record 17 saves and a 1.80 ERA in the Southern League first half. He hopes a big league call or a move to Triple-A Charlotte could be near as he aims for Chicago and the White Sox.
Aubrey Huff matched his career high with four hits including a tying two run single as Baltimore erased deficits to beat Boston 10-6. Nick Markakis added three hits with four Orioles driving in at least two runs, lifting Baltimore to third in the AL East. Dennis Sarfate earned the win in relief of Daniel Cabrera.
Michael Strahan announced his retirement from the NFL at Giants Stadium, noting he understood it was time to go after 15 seasons with the Giants. He said finishing with a Super Bowl title and leaving on his own terms felt right as he declared, It’s over.
The Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego prepares to host the U S Open, joining Pebble Beach and Olympic Club as historic stages. The piece highlights famous runners-up and the course’s rise in national championship cachet.
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