WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 05/13/01

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Coming up on News 7-
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Some have lost their children to gun violence-- Today they come together in downtown Roanoke. Attorneys say it's possible Timothy McVeigh may seek a new trial. And, a look at what some are calling the battery powered answer to the energy crisis.
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News 7 is next.

[Million-Mom]

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Mother's Day is a time to spend with the ones you love, but today many mothers are grieving the loss of their children. That's why a small group in Roanoke came together today for the second annual Million Mom March. Kate Weidaw has more.
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[SUPER=01-Nikita Thomas/Lost Son in Shooting; :18]
[SUPER=01-Rev. Carl Tinsley/Supports Gun Laws; :47]
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They weren't a million strong but their stories about gun violence made a statement.

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((NIKITA THOMAS: I WANT ALL MOMS TO REMEMBER THAT ALL KIDS ARE OUR KIDS.))
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Nikita Thomas' 18 year old son Reaco Hilton was killed by a gun shot wound on Christmas Eve last year.

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((NIKITA THOMAS: THIS WAS TOTAL DEVASTATION... CAN SPEAK FOR HIM LIKE I CAN.))
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It's stories like Thomas' that started the Million Mom March. Last year thousands of women marched on the Mall in Washington D.C. calling on lawmakers to pass more sensible gun laws and require all guns to be equipped with safety locks.
This year the cause is the same, but the numbers are smaller.

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((REV. CARL TINSLEY: GUNS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN IS DANGEROUS GUNS IN THE HOMES OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ANGRY AND WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THEM IS DANGER.))
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19 years ago Reverend Tinsley lost his son in a shooting.

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((REV. CARL TINSLEY: I KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LOSE A CHILD IT'S SOMETHING YOU NEVER GET OVER AND WE HAVE TO REMEMBER MOTHERS TODAY WHO ARE GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF A CHILD.))
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While these parents aren't calling for guns to be banned they do want parents to be more responsible if they own a gun.

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((LT. DAVID CLAYTON: LOCK THEM UP AND EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN REGARDING HAZARDS OF GUNS AND MONITOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.))
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And the Million Mom March mission will go on as parents like Thomas and Tinsley begin lobbying lawmakers to make some changes. Kate Weidaw News7 Roanoke.))

[Ferrum-Graduation]

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Today marks a new beginning for 1-19 students at Ferrum College.
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The senior class graduated this morning on the front lawn of the college. Mark Warner served as the commencement speaker. The Democratic candidate for Governor told students they can do anything if they set their minds to it.
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[IN Q=in the information]
((MARK WARNER: IN THE INFORMATION AGE AND INTERNET AGE ANY 21 YEAR OLD OR 81 YEAR OLD WITH A GOOD IDEA CAN GO OUT AND START A NEW BUSINESS, OR WRITE THAT GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL, OR CHANGE THE WORLD.))
[SUPER=01-Mark Warner/(D) Candidate for Governor]
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[OUT Q=change the world.]
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[Mark-Warner]

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[SUPER=03-Roanoke/March 8]
Since Warner is not facing any opposition for the democratic nomination, he's already kicked off his campaign for November's election. But Warner says even though he's getting a head start over the Republicans the race will be tight.
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[IN Q=this race]
((MARK WARNER: THIS RACE WILL BE VERY CLOSE I'M UNDER NO ILLUSION OF HOW CLOSE THIS RACE WILL BE IN THE FALL, BUT IF PEOPLE WANT A NEW APPROACH A FISCAL APPROACH....I HOPE THEY GIVE ME A LISTEN.))
[SUPER=01-Mark Warner/(D) Candidate for Governor]
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[OUT Q=give me a listen.]
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Warner says he's raised 5-point-4 million dollars so far in his bid for governor.
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[McVeigh]

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Timothy McVeigh's attorneys say the convicted Oklahoma City bomber is ready to take a fresh look at things. But McVeigh has yet to tell his lawyers whether to pursue an appeal although one attorney says it's "certainly possible". Drew Levinson has more.
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[SUPER=01-John Cole/Lost Two Nephews; :56]
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Now that Timothy McVeigh knows the FBI failed to disclose evidence in the Oklahoma City bombing case-his attorneys say hes re-thinking his stance on wanting to be executed.
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HE HAS INDICATED NOW THAT HE IS AT LEAST WILLING TO TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THINGS, HEAR OUR ANALYSIS OF THE FACTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL ANALYSIS OF HIS OPTIONS. Just days before McVeigh was to be put to death-The FBI acknowledged it withheld thousands of pages of documents. Attorney General John Ashcroft delayed the execution from May 16th to June 11th.
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In Oklahoma City, where 168 empty chairs represent those killed in the Federal building explosion-John Cole visits two small seats in particular. Timothy McVeigh killed his nephews. Though he plans to watch the execution-he rather McVeigh live the rest of his life in prison.
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PASTE THOSE PICTURES OF THE PEOPLE HE KILLED, LET HIM LOOK AT THAT, LET HIM THINK ABOUT WHAT HE DID FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.
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HEAR THE WEEPING WILLOWS CRY ALONG THE WABASH) Just miles from the prison where McVeigh resides-about 30 death penalty opponents protested killing the killer.
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I DONT THINKG KILLING HIM PROVES A THING OTHER THAN WERE BIGGER THAN YOU AND WE CAN KILL YOU AND I JUST DONT THINK THATS RIGHT.
(STANDUP: DREW LEVINSON)
IN THE WAKE OF THE FBI BLUNDER, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE CALLING FOR HEARINGS INTO HOW SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD HAPPEN. AND ONE DEMOCRAT WANTS PRESIDENT BUSH TO APPOINT A COMMISION TO REVIEW THE FBI. ))
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A new poll out by CBS News indicates most Americans agree with the government's decision to delay the execution.
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According to the poll... 68- percent said McVeigh's execution should be delayed a month.
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But the poll also shows Americans overwhelmingly favor executing McVeigh. 72- percent of the those polled say McVeigh should be put to death.
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[Bush-Energy]

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President Bush plans to unveil his long-range energy plan this week. But with rising gasoline prices, a number of lawmakers want action now. Diana Olick reports-- the president's plan is also drawing criticism from another group.
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((PRESIDENT BUSH RETURNED FROM CAMP DAVID TODAY POISED TO SELL HIS NEW ENERGY PLAN, WHICH FAVORS PRODUCTION OVER CONSERVATION. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PLAN IS EXPECTED TO URGE DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, EASE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ON OIL REFINERIES AND COAL-FIRED PLANTS AND OFFER TAX CREDITS TO BOOST ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION AT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS. ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARE BRACING FOR BATTLE.
DAN LASHOF, NATL RES. DEF. COUNCIL3/4 Good for the energy industry but it's really bad for the rest of us. It will accelerate global warming, damage public health, and it won't do anything to bring down prices for consumers.
BUT AS DETAILS OF THE PLAN SURFACED LAST WEEK, THE PRESIDENT, WARY OF HIS SHAKY REPUTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT, SEEMED TO CHANGE HIS TALKING POINTS, IF NOT HIS POLICY.
"We can't conserve our way to energy independence, folks."
"We need to be more conservation minded in America"
EVEN PRODUCTION-MINDED REPUBLICANS JOINED THE CHORUS ON THE SUNDAY TALK SHOWS.
LARRY CRAIG, R-ID3/4 I think you're going to see a shift away from large producers like oil companies to individuals and to new technologies and to the kind of conservation that really we ought to be talking about.
DIANA OLICK, CBS NEWS3/4 "CONSERVATION" MAY BE THE PLEA BUT IT'S NOT THE PLAN. ONE LOOK AT THE BUSH BUDGET PROVES THAT; IT WOULD CUT MORE THAN 40 PERCENT OUT OF RESEARCH FOR MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS, INDUSTRIES AND AUTOMOBILES.
AND THE PRESIDENT IS CLEARLY DRAWING THE BATTLE LINES, STARTING WITH ALASKA'S WILDLIFE REFUGE. HE'LL MAKE HIS FIRST SALES PITCH MONDAY MORNING TO THE TEAMSTERS, PERHAPS HIS GREATEST SUPPORTERS WHEN IT COMES TO DRILLING FOR OIL ON AMERICAN SOIL. DO, CBSN, WH. ))

[Hybrid-Car]

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Our next story is what some are calling the battery powered answer to the energy crisis.
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They're called hybrids. They're cars that run on gas and electricity... and get anywhere from 60 to 70 miles per gallon on the highway. And, while they've been around a while-- they're beginning to attract more attention.
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((CSABA CSERE/CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE: THE IDEA OF GETTING SOMETHING FOR NOTHING... THE IDEA OF HAVING AN EFFICIENT FUNCTIONAL CAR THAT WILL REALLY STRETCH A GALLON OF GASOLINE, IT APPEALS TO ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND CHEAPSKATES ALIKE.))
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[OUT Q=cheapskates alike.]
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Honda and Toyota expect to sell about 20- thousand of the hybrids in the U-S this year.
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[Bedford-Ax]

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An accident in Bedford County last night has left one man in critical condition.
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State police say 59- year old George Weston Files was travelling down Route 2-21 when he crossed out of his lane and struck a van head on. Six people were taken to the hospital-- five of whom were released with minor injuries. Files was taken to Roanoke Memorial where he remains in Intensive Care. State police say Files could be charged at a later date.
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Coming up on NEWS 7, details on a plane crash that's left two men in critical condition.
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and a trip down the parkway may be nice on a warm spring day, but 65 years ago, the Blue Ridge Parkway was only a thought. A look back at construction and the resentment it created.
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[Plane-Crash]

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Two North Carolina men are in critical condition after their plane went down in New Market. Officers are still investigating the accident. The single engine Cessna crashed shortly before eight last night near New Market in Shenandoah County. The plane hit the top of a house, a large tree, and nosed dived into a grassy field. The men were found still strapped in their seats, upside down and unconscious. They've been identified as 57- year old Harry Lee King and 66- year old Claude Parrish.

Authorities say they were en-route from Martinsburg, West Virginia to North Carolina.[Parkway-Reel]

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The taking of public property for a highway continues to raise concern. Today-- debate surrounds the building of a highway through western Virginia. But more than 65- years ago it was the Blue Ridge Parkway. Joe Dashiell takes a look back in this week's Virginia Newsreel.
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((Plans for a mountaintop parkway date back to 1909 and the start of construction on the Crest of the Blue Ridge Highway, but that project stalled at the start of World War I and wasn't revived until the Great Depression.
Just who proposed the link between the Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smokies is still a subject of debate, but Virginia Senator Harry Byrd pitched the idea to President Roosevelt in 1933, as a way to put thousands back to work.
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A fight between North Carolina and Tennessee over the southern half of the parkway delayed the project for two years, but construction began on September 11th, 1935 at Cumberland Knob just south of the Virginia, North Carolina line.
The parkway was built segment by segment as the two states secured the right of way from local landowners... a process that left a trail of resentment along the parkway's 469 miles.
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[IN Q=It hurt.]
((ADDIE WOOD: IT HURT. IT KIND OF DEADENED THE COMMUNITY, WHEN THEY TOOK THE COMMUNITY AND DIDN'T WANT ANYTHING TO DO. THEY WANTED EVERY INCH OF THE LAND.))
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[OUT Q=every inch of the land.]

We spoke with Patrick County resident Addie Wood in 1985... as the parkway celebrated its 50th anniversary. And also with former superintendent Granville Liles, who acknowledged the sometimes rocky relationship with residents.
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((GRANVILLE LILES/FORMER SUPERINTENDENT: YOU WERE CONSTANTLY TELLING THEM WHAT THEY COULDN'T DO, AND THEN YOU WERE SOLICITING THEIR SUPPORT. AND MANY PEOPLE, OF COURSE, WEREN'T HAPPY BECAUSE THEIR LAND WAS TAKEN.))
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[OUT Q=because their land was taken.]

Today, the Blue Ridge Parkway entertains millions each year. It's the most visited unit within the National Park Service.
But 65 years after the work began, many who live nearby haven't forgotten the hard work and the personal sacrifices behind this scenic highway.
Joe Dashiell News 7))

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Still to come on News 7, the reels will soon be running again at a local theater that first opened its doors in 1914.
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and is your pooch as quick as these? Dozens of dogs test their skills at the Salem Civic Center. News 7 at six... will be right back.
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[Buchanan-Theatre]

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The Silver Screen will soon be a-glow again at a historic movie theatre in Buchanan.
In this week's Virginia Profile, Marya Jones takes a look at the efforts of a local couple to make the old town theatre a new box office draw.
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(( These seats have been empty for nearly 16 years.
But Gloria and Dale Carter hope to fill them again in a few months.
The Buchanan couple bought the town's historic theatre last month and they're hard at work restoring it.
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((DALE CARTER: I GREW UP IN THE AREA AND SPENT MANY AFTERNOONS HERE WATCHING ROY ROGERS AND SOME OF THEM .))
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((GLORIA CARTER: IT MEANS THAT IN A WAY I'M RELIVING MY CHILDHOOD. IT'S A VERY NOSTALGIC THING FOR ME AND FOR OUR CHILDREN.))
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A flood in 1985 shut the theatre down.
It's remained closed ever since, with the last film that showed there -- a Chuck Norris action flick -- still on the projector.
The Carters say THAT and almost ALL the theatre's original items will be restored and re-used...
Everything from its pressed tin ceiling... to its heating and cooling system ... to its 1940s concession stand.
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((GLORIA CARTER: THIS IS THE ORIGINAL STUFF. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL POPCORN MACHINE AND THE LADY IS STILL HERE WHO OPERATED THE POPCORN MACHINE AND THE CONCESSION STAND.))
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The only thing that's sure to change is the price of admission.
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((NATS: DALE CARTER: ONE TICKET FOR 10 CENTS HERE... 20 CENT TICKET.))
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The theatre's history dates back to the silent movie era.
The Carters bought it for 75-thousand dollars.
They estimate it will take 150-thousand dollars and several months to renovate.
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((DALE CARTER: IT'LL BE GREAT JUST TO SEE PEOPLE COME IN AND ENJOY IT.))
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When completed, the theatre will show a mix of family films and old movies ... and also host concerts and live performances.
It will operate as a non-profit organization... and the Carters hope that community support will keep it open.
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((GLORIA CARTER: I THINK THE THING THAT PROBABLY APPEALED TO ME THE MOST, BEING SOMEWHAT OF A ROMANTIC, IS HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM 80 TO THEIR MID-30S THAT SAID THEY HAD THEIR FIRST DATE IN THE THEATRE AND THEY'RE SO EXCITED AT THE THOUGHT OF HAVING IT OPEN.))
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The Carters say their reward is seeing a piece of history restored ... one they hope will host many more "first dates" for years to come. Marya Jones, News-7, Buchanan.))

[Dog-Show]

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Man's best friend can do more then walk and run.
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[VO-NAT]
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Jumping hurdles was the name of the game outside the Salem Civic Center this weekend. It's called Dog Agility Trials... and attracts more than 1-hundred dogs who compete by jumping through hurdles and rings.
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((CATHY TINAGILA: THIS IS THE FASTEST GROWING PERFORMANCE EVENT IN THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB IS OVER TAKING THE OBEDIENCE BECAUSE IT'S SO MUCH FUN IT'S LIKE OBEDIENCE ON A PLAYGROUND.))
[SUPER=01-Cathy Tinaglia/Roanoke Kennel Club]
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[OUT Q=on a playground.]
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Winners of the competition took home ribbons. The weekend event wrapped up this afternoon.
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[S-Noke]

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The Roanoke College softball team has earned a spot in the Division Three National championship round for the second straight year.
Roanoke beat Salisbury State yesterday 7 to 3.
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[SUPER=03-Salem/Roanoke vs Salisbury St.; :]

It was a sunny day at the Moyers Sports Complex the site for the Atlantic Regional championship game.
Roanoke's Marcie Poff hits a shot to right field for a double bringing home Rachel Capozzi and advancing Mary Thomas to third base and in scoring position.
Then Crystal Hileman hits this double to right field and Thomas crosses the plate from third base followed by Marcie Poff and the Maroons led 6 to 1.
[SUPER=34-Roanoke/7/Salisbury St./3/;]

The Sea Gulls would get on the board when Rosie Aley hits this shot to left field scoring a run but Roanoke wins it 7 to 3 to capture the Atlantic Regional championship.
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[S-Dodgers]

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The Los Angeles Dodgers get a win beating the Atlanta Braves 3 to 1.
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The Dodgers got on the board early.
In the bottom of the first Eric Karros singles to right field scoring a runner and Los Angeles went on top by a score of 2 to nothing.
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The Dodgers led 3 to nothing before Atlanta's Brian Jordan belts this solo home run to left field but Los Angeles holds on to beat the Braves 3 to 1.
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[S-Orioles]

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A beautiful Mothers Day in New Bronx as the Yankees and Orioles hooked up one more time.
New York's Paul O'Neill gets all of this pitch its a two run homer to right field and the Yankees tied the score at 5 to 5 in the bottom of the ninth.
[SUPER=35-Baltimore/10/New York/5/11 Innings; :]

But the Orioles rallied for 5 runs in the top of the 11-th three coming off this home run by Jeff Conine and Baltimore gets the 10 to 5 win.
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[S-NBA]

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The Eastern Conference playoff series between Charlotte and Milwaukee is tied at 2 games apiece.
Jamal Mashburn scored 31 to lead Charlotte to the 85 to 78 win.
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[SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC/NBC SPORTS; :]

George Karl waiting for the second half to begin.
The Bucks trailed at the half but Ray Allen passes it to Tim Thomas for the lay in cutting the lead to 50 to 49.
But the Hornets would come right back when Mashburn pulls up and hits the jumper to make it 52 to 49.
Milwaukee's Ray Allen then faces up and hits the jumper but the Bucks still trailed by 3.
The game was tied early in the fourth quarter but Mashburn's turn around jumper gave Charlotte a 2 point lead.
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Then the Hornets Baron Davis hits the three pointer and Charlotte holds on for the 85 to 78 win.
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[OUT Q=....a lot of people."]
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The sixers beat the raptors. More later on Mornin'.

[S-Sixers]

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The Eastern Conference semi final between Philadelphia and Toronto is tied at 2 games apiece.
Allen Iverson threw down 30 points as the Sixers beat the Raptors 84 to 79.
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[SUPER=03-Toronto, Canada/NBC SPORTS; :]

Vince Carter warming up for the games start.
As usual Iverson came out firing. He throws down this jumper for 2 of his 30 points giving the Sixers the lead.
But Carter answered going in to the hoop for the reverse layup and the Raptors went on top Carter scored 25.
[SUPER=32-Philadelphia/84/Toronto/79/;]

But it was Iverson who got the last word giving the Sixers the lead for good in the fourth quarter and Philly wins it 84 to 79.
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[OUT Q=.....job tonight."]
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The Sixers did lose Roanoke's George Lynch for the remainder of the Playoffs. Lynch broke his foot late in the third after stepping on the foot of Toronto's Alvin Williams.

[S-Scores]

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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Sacramento, CA/NBC SPORTS; :]

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved into the Western Conference finals.
Kobe Bryant set career playoff highs with 48 points and 16 rebounds as the Lakers completed a four game sweep of Sacramento 119 to 113.
And here are tonight's scores.
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[RUNS=:55]
[OUT Q=...last score."]
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[S-Gant]

[ANCHOR=Roy]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=mst]
[TAPE#=SP-86 15251TC]
[GRAPHIC=NEW RIVER VALLEY]

The New River Valley's "Race of Champions" last night turned out to be an eye opening experience for a number of those in attendance.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Radford/Last Night; :00]
For starters the Winston Cup regulars found out that home boy Stacy Compton is still the man to beat on his old track.
Stacy won both segments of the 30 lap shootout with Brett Bodine, Michael Waltrip, Kerry Earnhardt and Ernie Irvan. All of the drivers spent over an hour and half signing thousands of autographs before they took a spin on the track. One legend who opted to sign and NOT drive was Harry Gant - who was genuinely overwhelmed by the response of the fans.

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[SOT]
[IN Q=THE PEOPLE...]
[SUPER=01-Harry Gant/18 Winston Cup Wins; :00]
[RUNS=:24]
[OUT Q=...VERY FAR."]
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[VO-NAT con't]
Kerry Earnhardt didn't have to travel too far either. Kerry's wife, Renee, is from Rural Retreat.
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[SOT]
[IN Q="She's from...]
((KERRY EARNHARDT:))
[SUPER=01-Kerry Earnhardt/Dale's Oldest Son; :00]
[RUNS=:15]
[OUT Q=...A GOOD TIME."]
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