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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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