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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2007
Page
9
Heavy rain and lightning forced the Bluefield Orioles season-opener against the Bristol White Sox to be postponed at Bowen Field. A doubleheader is slated for 6 p.m. today. This marks the second consecutive season the Orioles opener was rained out.
Erin Nordegren Woods gave birth to daughter Sam Alexis Woods less than 24 hours after Tiger Woods finished second at the U S Open on Father’s Day. The couple thanked doctors and hospital staff and asked for privacy as they prepare to introduce Sam to family and friends in coming weeks.
Bluefield finished 37-32 in fourth place under manager Robert Hooper while Morristown Cubs, at 41-27, captured the championship. Bob Saverine and Arne Thorsland shared MVP honors as Saverine led the circuit with a .353 batting average 70 runs 89 hits and 36 stolen bases. Thorsland set the league strikeout mark with 180 and posted a 2.93 ERA. Laverine SL Thorsland P and Boog Powell OF earned Bluefield All Stars.
Bluefield captured the Appalachian League crown in 1957 during its sole season affiliated with the Brooklyn Dodgers before the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958 and the Orioles became the affiliate in Bluefield.
Skateboards Plus at Mercer Mall hosts skate and non skating games on Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. at the skate park behind the Princeton Recreation Center. For details contact Shane at 304 327 7587.
On tap Saturday H S Sporting Goods hosts its third Team Tournament Trail event at Bluestone Lake. The trail has averaged 41 boats in the first two events. Anglers must be registered by Saturday at 6 a.m. Call Howard Hill at 304 487 1090.
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins finalizes his coaching staff by hiring Larry Harrison a former Hartford head coach and eight year assistant under Huggins at Cincinnati Harrison spent last season as a Wizards scout and brings 16 years of assistant coaching experience including a period with Huggins at Cincinnati prior to Hartford.
A former BYU running champ Kyle Perry was arrested for aggravated assault after an argument over a mop bucket escalated into a mop fight. The alleged incident occurred as the man pushed a mop bucket across the street and other mop was used. Prosecutors will decide on charges.
Shocker Terry Hoeppner, brought in to revive Indiana University football, died Tuesday from brain tumor complications at age 59 after two brain surgeries and four months of medical leave. His passing ends a two season rebuilding that energized Hoosier supporters.
Lyle McCollum, one of two men who portray the Oriole Bird at Baltimore home games, visited Bowen Field Tuesday to help the Bluefield Orioles start their 50th anniversary season as a Baltimore farm club. He has done the role since August 2005 and notes the job draws competition and long tenures for those who love it.
Tonight at Bowen Field a doubleheader begins at 6 p.m. featuring the Bristol White Sox visiting the Bluefield Orioles for the metal bat matchup and a pair of nine inning games.
19 year old first baseman Sonoqui returns to Princeton in the Appalachian League as the lone returning position player from last year’s P-Rays. He reflects on a tough rookie season, notes improved swing and power, and vows leadership with manager Jamie Nelson predicting a strong year.
Detroit Tigers shellacked the Washington Nationals 15-1 behind Sean Casey's first homer of the year and 17 hits. Marcus Thames also homered as Detroit built a big lead, while Todd Jones coughed up three runs in the ninth but the blowout held. The win marks the Tigers' fourth win in five games and keeps them strong after a high-scoring June.
Jason Jackson, a James Monroe alum and West Virginia Wesleyan signee, returns to the prep scene for the 54th Wendy's North-South All-Star Football Classic at Laidley Field Charleston. The versatile back lines up at wide receiver and running back for the South Cardinals, saying his multi-positional experience should help. The weather worsens heat as he treks through humid conditions.
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