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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2008
Page
11
Tiger Woods, unsure when he will play again, wrapped up a dramatic U S Open victory Monday at Torrey Pines after enduring 91 holes over five days on a surgically repaired left knee. He defeated Rocco Mediate for his 14th major title and hinted at a shutdown to rest and reevaluate post event.
Brian Bryles, a Princeton Rays outfielder, was selected in the 12th round of the MLB Draft, becoming the first Arkansas high school player ever drafted. He expressed pride in being among top high school ballplayers and feeling he belongs at the pro level.
Los Angeles and Boston played Game 6 with results unavailable at press time. Check bolton line site or e-edition for final score and details.
West Virginia athletes earn All-Coalfield Conference softball honors with Kara Robbins Danielle Cabell Carson Hale and others highlighted. Logan Ball named Black Diamond baseball player of the year with a 6-3 record 2.95 ERA 54 strikeouts plus .513 average and 25 RBIs. Also notes 2nd Chance Learning Center golf benefit June 27 at Wolf Creek with entry $75 person $300 team call 276 326 1078 or email info secondchancelearning.com
Willie Randolph is fired as Mets manager early Tuesday after New York defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-6. The firing was announced around 12:15 a.m. PDT. Pitching coach Rick Peterson and first base coach Tom Nieto also were dismissed, with bench coach Jerry Manuel named interim skipper.
The Atlanta Falcons released safety Jimmy Williams two years after trading up to draft him in the second round from Virginia Tech. Williams started seven of 27 games and earned a demotion to third string by new coach Mike Smith after arriving at a voluntary mini camp about 20 pounds over weight.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker remained hospitalized with a moderate concussion and significant facial injuries after a beating in Las Vegas. Police said he was robbed of a large amount of cash and some jewelry following a night of partying. Walker, 29, had signed a six year contract with the Raiders after Denver released him.
In a Pulaski at Princeton game at Hunnicutt Field, the Mariners trailed 4-2 through five innings as Eli Sonoqui drove in Burt Reynolds with a third inning double. Mario Martinez hit a leadoff triple to spark a fourth inning rally, Kris Sanchez doubled in a run, and Anthony Phillips’ fielder’s choice brought in another amid base loaded chances before the Rays could capitalize.
In Mercer County mountains Bluefield Beavers and Princeton Tigers opened June workouts at Hunnicutt Stadium with about 50 players. Coaches praised the two week WVSSAC period to rebuild team chemistry, fundamentals, and conditioning ahead of August.
Iain Paul Azinger watched the U S Open round, noting Tiger Woods’ limp and clutch shots at Torrey Pines. He worried not for the Ryder Cup but for Woods’ long term health as hype built toward Nicklaus’ 18 majors. Rocco Mediate appeared as a referenced friend amid the spectacle.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports on a hypothetical Woods versus Nicklaus showdown as a talk point in sports history. The piece reflects on past heroes Pete Rose Hank Aaron Elvin Hayes and Jack Nicklaus, arguing enduring respect for their greatness amid changing times.
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