Weaver Wins British Amateur for Tech, Honors Massacre Victims
Virginia Tech student Drew Weaver, the first American to win the British Amateur since 1979, dedicated his victory to the campus massacre victims. The 20-year-old junior defeated Tim Stewart of Australia 2 and 1 in his tournament debut.
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North South All-Star Basketball Classic ends in 101 91 loss
Princeton player Jevon Carpenter described a slow first half and rebounding struggles as the South fell 101 91. Dexter Moore of Bluefield added seven points and nine rebounds. The North South All-Star Football Classic occurred Saturday in Charleston with details promised in Monday's Daily Telegraph.
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Sea Devils claim World Bowl with 51-yard TD pass
Josh Davis, former Marshall receiver, caught a 51-yard touchdown for Hamburg Sea Devils in a 37-28 World Bowl win over Frankfurt Galaxy. MVP Casey Bramler threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Virginia Tech alumnus Nathaniel Adibi is a Sea Devils backup defensive end.
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Cox ties McGraw in Braves' record-tying ejection
Detroit Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 as Justin Verlander pitched seven innings to earn his fourth straight win. Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected in the ninth, tying the career record of 131 ejections set by John McGraw. The piece also lists upcoming minor league and regional schedule dates and venues across June 25 to 30.
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McMurray grabs pole at Sonoma in Toyota Save Mart 350
Jamie McMurray earned his first pole in nearly two years for the Toyota Save Mart 350 in Sonoma California. Akim Aliu, born in Nigeria and raised in Ukraine, was picked by the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL Draft with the second day selection. Patrick Kane was chosen No. 1 by Chicago, with James van Riemsdyk going to Philadelphia as the Flyers' first-round selection. It marked only the third time in draft history that the top two picks were Americans.
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Orioles and Bluefield bond endures in Nature's Air-Conditioned City
Baltimore officials affirm a 50 year farm team link with Bluefield remains strong and slated to stay in the city in the near term. Assistant GMs David Stockstill and Tripp Norton emphasize ongoing collaboration with Bluefield despite industry shifts and turnover.
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Junior golfers step into history at The Greenbrier
Bluefield's BRIGT opens its ninth season at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs with 76 juniors registering after academies and a rules clinic. Dwayne Belcher praises the resort museum atmosphere as inspiring. Participants discuss sportmanship, character, and local pride as they prepare for Meadows and Old White courses.
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Weaver wins British Amateur at Royal Lytham St Annes
Virginia Tech student Drew Weaver defeated Australia's Tim Stewart 2 and 1 to win the British Amateur at Royal Lytham St Annes, earning invitations to the British Open at Carnoustie and next year's Masters. He dedicated the victory to victims of the campus massacre on April 16.
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Bluefield High Prepares for 37 Day Countdown to Football Kickoff
Bluefield coach Fred Simon, entering his 22nd season, says players show good attitudes and leadership as spring practice nears. Graham and Bluefield set to open the season 37 days from now, with excitement building for the Beavers.
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