Baseball and rodeo action fill a busy sports slate
A packed schedule features a Dickies Invitational rodeo in Dallas at 9 p.m. and sailing race two in Valencia at 8:30 a.m. Track and field coverage includes NBC’s 1 p.m. U S Outdoor Championships in Indianapolis while a long list of MLB games unfolds across major venues late afternoon to night.
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NCs and OSU square off in college world series set
Friday results show Danville, Bristol, Burlington and Kingsport posting wins while Greeneville, Johnson City and Princeton suffered. The slate includes six Saturday and Sunday games with late games after. The championship series opens Saturday with North Carolina and Oregon State leading 57 14 and 47 18 respectively.
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Bluefield captures 1963 Appy League title in dominant run
Bluefield Orioles win their second consecutive Appalachian League crown with a 45 24 record and a 9 1/2 game lead over Salem. Manager Billy Hunter guides Bluefield with standout performers George Shuford tops batting average at .364 and 84 hits while Williams McAdams scores 63 runs and Brian Heller posts a 2.41 ERA. Salem’s Hector Soto drives in 61 and racks six triples. Two players tie for leading homers at 11. Middlesboro’s Keith Sieck leads with eight wins and 113 strikeouts. Postseason honors not listed.
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Weaver wins amateur championship in dramatic match
The American Tim Weaver defeated Stewart 2 up after 36 holes to capture the amateur championship, tying Jay Sigel’s 1979 feat as the latest American winner in a historic event. Weaver led early, faced a late rally, and sealed victory with a par on the 35th hole amid intense, final-hole pressure.
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Orioles Bluefield bond endures long minor league ties
The Bluefield Orioles and Baltimore remain deeply linked after 50 years with leaders like Stockstill Norton and McGonagle stressing a stable future. They note close affiliates, proximity benefits, and ongoing MLB minor league alignment amid league changes while praising a strong, traditional bond.
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BRJGT alumni foster youth golf values and growth
The Blue Ridge Junior Golf Tour highlights include ongoing teaching by Vic Sorrell Jr and exalumni successes at high school and college levels. Students like Alex Smith and Morgan emphasize dedication, etiquette, and meeting peers while enjoying courses. The program features multiple host clubs and a focus on integrity and life lessons.
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