Appalachian League results and MLB scores update
Bluefield edged Bristol 3 2 while Princeton topped Danville 2 0 Kingsport won 11 6 over Greenville Elizabethton played Johnston City and Pulaski at Burlington were delayed Major League Baseball action saw Cleveland beat Boston 7 0 and the Yankees 6 4 The Rays downed the Blue Jays 4 3 while the Angels routed Texas 13 3 Minnesota beat Kansas City 3 0 Atlanta topped Florida 7 2 in the National League with late games Houston at Colorado and San Diego at the Dodgers delayed or not completed
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Historic boxing and sports milestones from 1939 to 1997
Highlights include Joe Louis stopping Tony Galento in 1939 to retain the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium, 1953 Betsy Rawls winning the U S Women’s Open, 1966 Ernie Terrell capturing the WBA title in Houston, 1971 Muhammad Ali winning his draft evasion case, 1992 Connie Price-Smith sweeping discus and shot put at the U S Olympic trials, 1994 Oleg Salenko scoring a World Cup record five goals, 1995 Rubin versus Hy Boulais at Wimbledon with a record marathon match, and 1997 Evander Holyfield retaining the WBA title after Tyson’s disqualification.
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Venus Williams Surges Past Craybas at Wimbledon
Venus Williams dominated Jill Craybas 6-0 6-2 on the Wimbledon lawn, racing to the first six games and closing strong. The result showcased Williams at her best, recalling her 2000 and 2001 Grand Slam form as she moved into the quarterfinals.
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Bluefield Orioles edge Bristol White Sox in 11 innings
Eleven innings of tense baseball at Bowen Field ended with the Bluefield Orioles defeating the Bristol White Sox 3 to 2. Joshua Morgan started a late rally with a bunt single, Kris Welker drove in a run, and a pair of walks and a wild pitch produced the decisive runs in the tenth before Bluefield pulled ahead in the bottom half with timely hits and a sacrifice.
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Rays top Braves 2-0 in Danville rain delayed win
Princeton Devil Rays defeated the Danville Braves 2-0 after a 90 minute rain delay. John Matulia opened with a triple and later scored on a wild pitch by Manny Acosta. Kevin Colon also scored on another Acosta wild pitch, extending the lead in the eighth.
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Rams soccer inks Owens as goalkeeper
BLUEFIELD Va Bluefield College adds Phillip Owens to its roster as goalkeeper after he signed a letter of intent Tuesday. Owens, from Huntington High, was recruited by BC athletic counselor Kathy Shott who first met him at a Huntington college fair.
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Brintle Signs to Play Baseball at Bluefield College
Bluefield College inks Tazewell Bulldog pitcher Josh Brintle after a standout 2005 season. Brintle earned Southwest District pitcher of the year, first team all district and all region honors, and MVP of the Coppinger tournament as Tazewell captured the SWC title. Coach Billy Berry cited Brintle’s maturity and poise on the mound and his readiness to contribute at BC.
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Slow starting NASCAR heroes endure rough Richmond patch
NASCAR's elite faced turmoil as many top teams dealt with transmission woes and surprising finishes. Greg Biffle dropped to 14th while Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon faltered in 36th and 33rd. Dale Earnhardt Jr. limped home 42nd after early gear losses, keeping the title chase wide open with Daytona and Richmond looming. Larry Hypes notes drivers' comebacks remain possible with 10 races left in the Chase and historic comebacks from past seasons.
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