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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1998

Page

21

Wallace Gordon battle set for Pocono track

Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon share front row at Pocono International Raceway for the Pocono 500 a 1.5 million NASCAR event with tense history. Neither expects long term favors as they race hard toward the checkered flag while addressing past crashes and lingering resentment from Richmond and Michigan incidents.

Pocono Ong Pond Rusty Wallace Jeff Gordon Richmond Pocono International Raceway Gordon Wallace

Jefferson Cougars shine in AAA state baseball title run

Jefferson’s Josh Cenate led a potent lineup with 42 RBIs, six home runs and a .438 average as the Class AAA state champions showcased depth. Teammate Dylan Hetzel topped Eastern Panhandle batting at .500 with 47 runs and 10 doubles, while Hedgesville’s J R Fitzwater hit .344 with 33 hits and 27 RBIs.

Sophomore RBI Samples Josh Cenate Jefferson Cougars Cenate J.R. Fitzwater Hedgesville Fitzwater Jefferson Dylan Hetzel Hetzel Eastern Panhandle Jimmy Knight Thompson Ripley Matt Hill DuPont David Smith Capital Nick Swisher Parkersburg Hill Smith Swisher

Concord selects Macosko as new athletic director

Macosko, long time USF Tampa staffer and former Eastern Michigan promotions chief, is named Assistant AD and will lead Concord athletics. Beasley notes he was chosen from many strong candidates and will build on Concord’s traditions with new energy and ideas.

Macosko USF Tampa Eastern Michigan University Ohio University St. Thomas University Beasley Christie Concord

Ticket winners announced for Ron's Kwik Stop opening

In Bluefield Virginia the Ron's Kwik Stop grand opening drew NASCAR attention with the No. 3 Goodwrench car on display. Jody Cromer of Tazewell won Bristol Motor Speedway tickets and Bonnie Lauderback of Jolo West Virginia won Charlotte race tickets during a weekend showcase Friday and Saturday at Riverjack and Ron's 460 locations.

Bluefield Jody Cromer Tazewell Bristol Motor Speedway Bonnie Lauderback Jolo Charlotte Riverjack

Smoltz guides Braves to 5-1 win over Expos in Montreal

John Smoltz returned from the disabled list and allowed four hits over seven innings as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Montreal Expos 5-1. Javy Lopez hit a three-run homer, Walt Weiss and Chipper Jones contributed key hits, and Atlanta secured its 50th win of the season, bolstering NL lead.

Ontreal John Mi Smoltz Javy Lopez Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos Smoltz Jose Vidro Atlanta Braves New York Yankees Walt Weiss Carlos Perez Chipper Jones Lopez Gerald Williams Jones

Wells Dominates Indians as Yankees Halt Streak

David Wells struck out nine over eight strong innings and Scott Brosius homered for the second straight game in the Yankees 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. Wells improved to 9-2, allowing eight hits with no walks and fanning Justice and Berroa three times each.

Cleveland David Wells Scott Brosius New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Wells David Justice Geronimo Berroa

Devil Rays halt Red Sox win streak with 8-5 victory

Paul Sorrento slugged a two run homer and Dave Martinez delivered a bases loaded double to drive in two as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays snapped Boston’s four game winning streak. Julio Santana won his first as a Devil Rays starter, allowing seven hits in 5 23 innings, with six runs off Bret Saberhagen. John Flaherty added a two run single in the seventh to extend the lead.

Houston Carl Everett Houston Astros Cincinnati Jeff Bagwell Astros Scott Blarton Reds Billy Wagner Orioles Blue Jays Isiabenes Baltimore Lenny Webster Woody Williams Scott Erickson Orioles Toronto Blue Jays Webster Eric Davis Rafael Palmeiro Toronto Brady Anderson Erickson Mark Dalesandro Oo Jays ST. Petersburg Fla Paul Sorrento Dave Martinez Tampa Bay Devil Rays Boston Julio Santana Devil Rays Red Sox Bret Saberhagen John Flaherty Jim Corsi Tampa

Former salesman takes early lead in Canadian Open

Walter Hall, ex North Carolina appliance distributor sales manager, shot 69 to grab a three stroke lead at the AT&T Canada Senior Open in Calgary. Hall sits 10 under through 54 holes at Glencoe Golf & Country Club, three ahead of Tom Jenkins and Brian Barnes with Bruce Summerhays nearby. Barnes and Jenkins carded 73s, Summerhays 71, while Bobby Stroble, Dana Quigley and Larry Laoreetti trail in the 6,942-yard event. Hall called the lead a new experience as he eyes tomorrow’s final round.

Algary Alberta Walter Hall North Carolina At&t Hall Tom Jenkins Brian Barnes Bruce Summerhays Barnes Jenkins Summerhays Glencoe Golf & Country Club Bobby Stroble Dana Quigley Larry Laoretti Walter

Fruhwirth Leads Friendly's Classic With Late Birdie Charge

Amy Fruhwirth surged from behind with birdies on the last three holes to grab a three stroke edge at 8 under 208 after 54 holes. The 29-year-old Scottsdale resident seeks her first LPGA victory while Marilyn Lovander and Heather Daly-Donofrio chased at 211 and 210 respectively in Agawam Mass.

Agawam Mass Amy Fruhwirth Fruhwirth Marilyn Lovander Heather Daly-Donofrio Christy Erb Daly Donofrio Brandie Burton Kim Saiki Chris Johnson Pamela Kometani Scottsdale, Ariz

Orioles edge Cards in game one as Bluefield notches first win

Darren Murphy earned the Orioles' first win of the season in game one of the weekend series. Bluefield rallied in the eighth for a 7-5 lead, with Shannon Carter going 4 for 5 and Joey Hammond driving in the tying run. Gilberto Bello earned the save as Jason Ryba took a no decision after 4 1/3 innings.

Darren Murphy Orioles Bluefield Gilberto Bello Jason Ryba Carl Gooden Craig Hopson Shannon Carter Joey Hammond Carter Pappy Ndungidi Ramon Carvajal Hammond

Rays shutout as Day hits two-run homer in series tilt

Third baseman Paul Day belted a two run homer as Rays were blanked. Tribe starter Donnie Suttles pitched four scoreless innings allowing two hits and six strikeouts. Eric Maleski earned the win by shutting out the Devil Rays over four innings with one hit allowed and four strikeouts. Sandy Garcia scored Princeton’s only run by stealing home. The series ends Sunday night at Burlington Athletic Field.

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