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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1998
Page
12
Capsule style sports brief covers multiple MLB items including Phillies D backs Marlins Padres late games and notes on Athletics and White Sox performance.
Former Baltimore manager Earl Weaver, who turns 68 on Friday, was hospitalized last week in South Florida after a mild heart attack. Orioles spokesman John Maroon said details were sketchy but Weaver was taken to a Florida hospital before a golf outing. Weaver lives in Miami and was inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame in 1996.
Denver police say 26 year old Dwayne Carswell was arrested after a witness saw him grab a woman and force her into a parked vehicle. The victim, Tiesla Smith, 25, was dating Carswell. He started in the preseason opener against the Rams and caught a 26 yard TD pass from Bobby Brister.
Reader asks whether NBA labor talks could mirror MLB and deter fans if a lockout stretches into the regular season. Calls for a Question of the Week submission with name, address, and daytime phone number, using touch-tone phones only.
Ben Thornton, James Monroe juniors fullback, aims to stay healthy for a full 10 game season after a separated shoulder sidelined him for weeks in his sophomore year. Coach Don Jackson calls Thornton the team’s most productive player, noting his return and steady backfield contributions.
Jeff Gordon brings a nine race win streak bid to Michigan as he chases a record four consecutive wins. He battles Mark Martin, the two time defending DeVilbiss 400 champion, who is the favorite at the 2 mile oval in Irish Hills. Martin faces personal tragedy after a plane crash killed his father half sister and stepmother with funeral set for Wednesday in Arkansas. Gordon has a strong 5.27 average at Michigan and he vows to break through after multiple near misses. Martin believes Gordon may win them all and expects a tough race.
Colin Montgomerie faced a tree laden finish at Sahalee Country Club as he fought the 18th hole during the PGA Championship. His tee shot drifted left, tangled in a cedar and heavy rough, and his subsequent attempts failed to reach the green. He noted the course beauty but blamed the trees for the challenge as he sought to join Mark O’Meara among early contenders.
West Virginia coach Don Nehlen praised 31 newcomers after the first day of preseason drills. He noted strong physical condition and potential despite inexperience, with running back Avon Cobourne limited by knee surgery and two others nursing sore shoulders.
Morgantown WVU tailback Josh McMillen announced he will not return to football. The Morgantown High product will pursue baseball at WVU, saying it is his best move. He impressed last spring and was WVU rookie of the year on offense for scout team play.
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