Jury acquits Oakley and Sweeting in Buckhead stabbings
The jury found Oakley and Sweeting not guilty on all counts in the Buckhead street brawl that left Baker and Lollar dead. Witnesses but none saw the stabbing. Lewis testified he and friends bought knives and that Oakley punched Baker and Stafford kicked him.
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Stafford
Kwame King
Princeton Devil Rays Boosters Meet at 7 Tonight
Princeton area fans will greet the 2000 Princeton Devil Rays with Meet the P Rays Night at Hunnicutt Field on Tuesday June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Fans may socialize on the field from 6 to 6 30 and watch a three hour practice with the first 100 receiving free popcorn and Pepsi.
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LSU pounds USC in CWS. Florida State tops Texas
In Omaha LSU defeats Southern California 10-4 in a winners bracket game, ending USC’s 16-game win streak. Brad Hawpe belts two three-run homers as LSU rises to 50-17 with an 11-game win streak and strong CWS showing. Mark Prior briefly nets a no-hitter into the sixth. Ryan Theriot drives in three and scores three. Florida State survives Texas 6-2 as Mike Ziegler pitches a five-hitter to pull FSUs record to as Ziegler improves to 10-4 and Texas drop to 46-21.
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Tigers
Trey Hodges
Ben Saxson
Beau
Craig
Alberto
Omaha
Neb
Mike Ziegler
Ryan Barthelemy
Florida State
Texas
Ziegler
Matt Rosenberg
Tommy Nicholson
Rosenberg
Nicholson
Longhorns
Ben Emond
All-Region IV selections honor Richlands and Tazewell players
In the year 2000 All-Region IV voting Richlands tallied multiple honors with Proffitt and Patton and Tazewell’s Angles highlighted on the first team. Proffitt and Angles also earned second team spots as pitchers, Brad St Peter and Jack Addington joined as third baseman and catcher. Addington stands out as the sole sophomore on first or second team and tenth grader on the All-Southwest District first team. Honorable mentions include Richlands juniors Brandon Regan and Josh Plumley and Bulldogs sophomore Josh Thompson.
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Joe Mason
Brad Ward
Richlands
Galen Godbey
Steven Brown
Matt Hurt
Proffitt
Patton
Tazewell
Angles
Brad St. Peter
Jack Addington
Addington
Brandon Regan
Utility
Josh Plumley
Bulldogs
Josh Thompson
All-State baseball picks showcase star performances and depth
Edwards drives in the decisive run in a dramatic bottom seventh as All-State selections roll in. Core pitcher Corey Koliscak goes 10-0 with a 0.66 ERA for Pendleton, while Gilmer County’s Jeremiah Phares hits .406 with 25 steals. Repeats include Sedlock, Milam, and Simmons. other standouts span Fayetteville, Linsly, Notre Dame, and Parkersburg Catholic with impressive batting averages, homers, and stolen bases.
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Jeremiah Phares
Gilmer County
Fayetteville
Seth Sedlock
Joe Milam
Hardy
Adam Simmons
Guvan Valley
Aaron Vance
Linsly
Dan Stephens
Travis Criner
Buffalo
Guyan Valley
Justin Edwards
Wheeling Central
Seph F
East Hardy
Jeremy Wright
Notre Dame
Dusty Ellyson
Jake Good
Pendleton, Sr
Nate Wright
Valley Fayette
Soph
Blaine Pruitt
Matewan
Ryan Stead
Williamstown
Josh Delander
Paw Paw
Tim Harless
Van
Michael McCumbers
Wirt County
Luke Hall
Kris Johnson
St UT
Justin Withrow
Buffalo, Jr
Justin Moore
Clay Battelle
Anthony Whittington
Mike Nicholas
Joe Birkheimer
Paden City
Adam Vance
Baileysville
Andy Williamson
Josh Carder
Chuck Hiett
Zach Mullins
Stephen Hess
Anthony Falbo
Class A All State Parkersburg Selects Baseball Team
PARKERSBURG AP The West Virginia Sports Writers Association has released the Class A all state baseball team. The roster highlights top performers from the season across West Virginia with players named from multiple schools and positions.
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West Virginia Sports Writers Association
Young Retires After Frightening Concussions End NFL Run
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young announced retirement after a late September concussion scare in Arizona. He cited medical caution, a desire to protect his health and a joy in leaving the game on his own terms. Married March 14 to Barbara Graham, the six-time Pro Bowler exits as the NFL’s top passer efficiency leader and part of a historic touchdown duo with Jerry Rice.
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49Ers
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Denver
Barbara Graham
Nfus
Rice
NFL
Brent Jones
Summer Activities at GBCC Highlight Camps and Classes
GBCC announces a busy summer with DAY CAMP for children featuring swimming, basketball, racquetball, movies, arts and crafts and lunch. Basketball CAMP runs in two one week sessions June 19 to 23 and June 26 to 30 from 9 am to noon, lunch provided. American Red Cross Learn to Swim runs June 19 to 30 with adult lessons at 7 am and children at 8:30 am, taught by Wayne Miles. Lockins remain popular with pool access, lifeguard on duty 10 pm to 3 am and meeting room, kitchen, TV VCR and gym available 10 pm to 7 am.
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American Red Cross
Wayne Miles
Greater Bluefield Community Center
GBCC hosts WVSOM info session for aspiring medical students
The Greater Bluefield Community Center invites interested people to an informal walk in session with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on Tuesday June 20 2000 from 4 to 7 p.m. The center at 703 College Avenue provides admission and financial aid details and contact options for further information.
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West Virginia School OF Osteopathic Medicine
GBCC
Center
WVSOM
College Avenue
Pirates Blast Braves In Early Lead On Six-RBI Night
Kevin Young drove in six runs in the first two innings with a double and homer as Pittsburgh opened an 8-3 lead over Atlanta. Chasing Kevin Millwood, the Pirates struck early while the Braves rallied late with Javy Lopez and Reggie Sanders delivering RBI singles in the ninth to take the lead before the Tigers added more later.
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Jason Christiansen
Javy Lopez
Reggie Sanders
Oe Jays Tigers
Detroit
Frank Castillo
Brad Fullmer
Toronto Blue Jays
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Castillo
Atlanta
Tigers
Paul Quantrill
Blue Jays
Pedro Borbon
Billy Koch
Koch
Minneapolis
Eric Milton
Butch Huskey
Jason Giambi
Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
Milton
Houston
Ben Grieve
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