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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
11
Mo Vaughn of the New York Mets lauds Jose Canseco on Monday noting his career highlights including a 40 40 season MVP rookie of the year and multiple rings. The all time great slugger announced his retirement drawing memories from his peak years with multiple teams.
BLUEFIELD Virginia Techs Orange and Maroon Tour visits Fincastle Country Club Friday for a golf tournament and dinner hosted by the Bluefield Hokie Club. Co chairs Ron Yost and Bill King. Golf $60 ($25 for Fincastle members) dinner $20. social bar from 6 p.m. Tickets at the door. Contact 325-1500 or 322-1765 or fax 326-2825 or email kingsnetlink.corp.com.
Ted Paynter reports that rain washed out the Class AA Region III Section 3 game between PikeView and Bluefield at Bowen Field. The Monday postponement shifts the contest to tonight with the winner advancing to face James Monroe.
Jose Canseco, 37, announces retirement amid personal reasons and desire to spend time with his young daughter. He leaves with 462 career home runs, 1,407 RBIs, 200 stolen bases across 1,887 games and a history as a Bash Brothers icon and 40 40 club member.
Bluefield State College hosts the former Networks Basketball Camp now named the Bluefield State College Girls and Boys Skills and Position Basketball Camp led by Gary Brown. The six year program moves from Mount View High in Welch to Bluefield with 75 to 100 expected campers. June 10 14 boot camp runs daily from 9 a.m. Transportation via Council of Southern Mountains Head Start buses and McDowell County Action Network financial aid are planned. Fee is 100 per participant or 75 for two or more from a family or team. Donations accepted to help cover costs.
LUEFIELD Va The IF Fincastle Country Club will host the WWGA 102nd National Amateur Championship from June 17 to 22. Fincastle’s sloping fairways water hazards and elevations pose a challenge as the venue returns to Bluefield area history dating back to 1997 visit for the WWGA.
Mark Weitzel of Matoaka signed with Bluefield College to join the Ramblin Rams. The Pike View standout will play defense first, focusing on hustle and stopping opponents while adjusting to college basketball. Bluefield College coach Tommy Brown praised his toughness and character as a fit for the program.
Cal Bailey earns his 11th conference tournament title as West Virginia State sweeps the West Virginia Conference championships at Princeton. Jean-Gilles Larocque drives the offense with 15 bases and 11 RBIs, powering a 18-hit team attack supported by strong starting pitching from Patterson Samples and Shilling. State advances to Kutztown for the postseason, while Bailey credits nine-inning stamina and team confidence in victory.
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