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1-News-Head
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Coming up on NEWS 7 at SIX:
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VO-NAT
We're INSIDE the courtroom with the suspects in Tuesday's abduction and
murder of a Virginia Tech student. We'll hear from the victim's family, too.
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ANCHOR=Keith
And male and female cadets take military training together at V-M-I-
-comments from both the men and the women.
Sports-Head
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Headline
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In sports, A little fun and hard work were the orders of the day as the
final preparations were made for tomorrow's Stagg Bowl.
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VO-NAT ENG#
And former Clemson football coach Charley Pell dropped in on the Stagg Bowl
Fellowship of Christian Athlete breakfast this morning.
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WX-Head
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Heavy Snow and Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for the region. It
may be tough sledding Saturday morning.
Giles-Murder
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=tal
TAPE#95-102
GRAPHIC=Murder
The 22 year- old Virginia Tech student who was abducted and murdered Tuesday
night will be laid to rest tomorrow in Northern Virginia.
Meanwhile, the wheels of justice were set in motion today as the three
suspects made their first court appearance.
Tracy Altizer reports.
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SOT
IN Q=Paroled from prison
SUPER=03-Pearisburg; :00
SUPER=03-McLean; :33
SUPER=01-Maria Buscema/Victim's Grandmother; :38 quick!
SUPER=01-George Sala/Victim's Friend; :46
RUNS=1:06
OUT Q=Altizer News 7
(( Paroled from prison just a few months ago, 27 year- old Benjamin Lilly was
back in court, the alleged triggerman in the killing of 22 year- old Alexander
DeFilippis.
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SOT 22:54:09
((MR. LILLY, YOU'RE CHARGED WITH FOUR FELONIES IN GILES COUNTY AND EIGHT
FELONIES IN MONTGOMERY. ARE YOU ASKING ME TO APPOINT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU?
ANSWER: YES SIR. ))
RUNS=:08
The judge also appointed lawyers to defend Lilly's younger brother, 20
year- old Mark Lilly, as well as a third defendant, 19 year- old Gary Wayne
Barker.
Family members of all three listened tearfully, and later told reporters
how deeply sorry they are for the victim's family.
At their home in McLean, the victim's family is anxious for justice.
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SOT
IN Q=My grandson don't come back
((MARIA BUSCEMA/VICTIM'S GRANDMOTHER: MY GRANDSON DON'T COME BACK, SO I JUST
DON'T WANT THEM TO KILL NOBODY NO MORE.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=no more.
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SOT
IN Q=This is just
((GEORGE SALA/VICTIM'S FRIEND: THIS IS JUST SUCH A SENSELESS CRIME, TO TAKE THE
LIFE OF SOMEONE 22 YEARS OLD IN THEIR PRIME AND JUST SHOOT HIM. IT'S JUST
BEYOND BELIEF.))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=just beyond belief.
Virginia Tech will remember DeFilippis with a memorial service on campus at
noon on Monday. Tracy Altizer, News 7.))
Nicotine
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-97
GRAPHIC=Tobacco
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that an internal Philip Morris memo
says nicotine is chemically similar to cocaine.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/File Tape;
The memo concludes that people smoke primarily to get nicotine into their
bodies.
A spokesman for the cigarette company fired back that the document was
written by a "non- scientist," and does NOT represent Philip Morris's view on
nicotine.
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TALENT=Keith
SS=HOLD
A five- page corporate statement released later includes an independent
report on nicotine's addictive powers.
It says, in part: "even skydiving has been characterized as a mood- altering
activity."
Philip Morris is currently fighting proposed F-D-A regulation of nicotine as
a drug.
Layman
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#95-104
GRAPHIC=NONE
All ten members of a sophisticated indoor marijuana- growing operation have
agreed to plead guilty, rather than take their chances with a federal jury.
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VO-NAT
Victor Layman, a realtor- -who's passion in life is growing flowers, in
particular Irises- -is alleged to be the organizer.
People on the street called him the "phototron man," probably without ever
knowing his true identity.
SUPER=04-December, 1994-Police Video;
Layman and the others allegedly set up elaborate pot production houses,
with high-power grow- lights and irrigation systems in the basement of several
homes.
The trial had been scheduled to begin Monday, but the six remaining
defendants are expected to enter guilty pleas Wednesday.
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Curfew-D'ville
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE#95-107
GRAPHIC=NONE
Danville's police chief says its one of the best moves the city's ever made.
Last month, Danville's curfew went into place.
Teresa Hamilton reports, while some say it's a blessing, at least one
organization isn't so convinced.
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SOT
IN Q=14- year old
SUPER=03-Danville;
SUPER=01-Nathaniel Lewis/Student; :18 very quick!!
SUPER=01-Neal Morris/Danville Police Chief; :33
SUPER=@Teresa1; :50
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=Hamilton, News 7, Danville.
((14- year old Nathaniel Lewis enjoys hanging out with his friends.
And, that's exactly what he was doing the morning he was cited for
violating the city's curfew.
The ordinance requires teens under age 18 to be off the street after 11- pm
during the week.
And, by midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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SOT
IN Q=I'm always
((NATHANIEL LEWIS/STUDENT: I'M ALWAYS GOING TO MAKE SURE I'M IN BY THE CURFEW
NOW BECAUSE IF I GET CAUGHT AGAIN I'M IN REAL TROUBLE. ))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=real trouble.
Those who violate the ordinance are typically given a warning the first
time, but a second offense could mean a fine.
So far, 30- citations have been issued.
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SOT
IN Q=The officers
((NEAL MORRIS/DANVILLE POLICE CHIEF: THE OFFICERS TELL ME THAT THE NIGHT PRIOR
TO THE CURFEW GOING INTO AFFECT ON NOVEMBER FIRST, THAT THERE WERE PEOPLE
EVERYWHERE. THE NEXT NIGHT IT WAS LIKE A DIFFERENT CITY, NO ONE WAS OUT, SO IT
TELLS ME THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PARENTS ARE BEING RESPONSIBLE. ))
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=being responsible.
take su
The curfew does have its critics. The ACLU of Virginia says the
ordinance infringes on a child's freedom-- as well as the parents right to
decide what's best for their kids.
end su
Police say the ordinance was designed to cut down on juvenile crime as well
to prevent kids from hitting the street when they should be hitting the books.
But a spokesman for the Virginia ACLU says only five percent of juvenile
crime occurs during the hours the curfew's in affect. Teresa Hamilton, News
7.))
Trigon
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-103
GRAPHIC=Trigon
The Virginia Citizens Consumer Council is blasting the deal cut yesterday
between Trigon and state Attorney General Jim Gilmore.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday;
Consumer advocate Jean Ann Fox calls Trigon's 159- million dollar higher
education endowment "very inadequate."
The Consumer Council says Trigon saved more than one billion dollars over
its years as a NOT-for-profit corporation.
Gilmore announced the charitable foundation yesterday, in conjunction with
his support for Trigon to become a public stock company.
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TALENT=Keith
SS=HOLD
The Consumer Council is petitioning the State Corporation Commission to deny
Trigon's request, unless a more generous deal is made.
Tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Keith
SS=NONE
Still to come on News 7 at 6---
we'll tell you why shoppers are bowling over local retailers
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VO-NAT
And we'll visit with the cadets at V-Wil as they learn the drill of ignoring
the critics.
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Toss to Robin
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V-WIL
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TAPE#95-99
GRAPHIC=VMI MARY BALDWIN
A former U-S Army Major- -a woman who was number one in her class in phys
ed at West Point- -dismisses the V-WIL program as anything comparable to the
challenge of Virginia Military Institute.
Lillian Pfluke says women who aspire to V-M-I "don't want to put on pumps
and dresses and go to Mary Baldwin and pretend to be learning leadership."
Well, try telling that to members of the V-WIL class of '99.
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SOT
IN Q=nat sot full/Squad leader Kim
SUPER=03-Staunton; :00
SUPER=01-Kim Bond/VWIL Cadet from Radford; :10
SUPER=03-Lexington; :15
SUPER=01-Allyson Hatfield/VWIL Cadet; :36
SUPER=01-Chris Jones/VMI Cadet; :52
SUPER=01-Trimble Bailey/VWIL Cadet from Roanoke; 1:04
SUPER=01-Sherri Sharpe/VWIL Cadet from Martinsville; 1:12
RUNS=1:45
OUT Q="About face!" (hold :01 for the command to be executed)
((NAT SOT full
Squad leader Kim Bond is too busy getting her troops in shape for next
week's drill competition to worry about the nay-sayers.
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SOT 13:54:20
IN Q=
((WE'VE GOT OUR UNIFORMS NOW, SO WE ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE WE'RE A CORP NOW, AND
ACTUALLY A PART OF VMI.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=
Once a week 41 women take their places among their brother rats in R-O-T-C
classes at V-M-I.
NAT SOT-Robinson? Here, Ma'am.
The Pentagon wouldn't have it any other way. Military regulations require
equal opportunities for male and female officer candidates in training
together.
V-WIL Cadets make the most of their brief visit to V-M-I once a week.
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SOT 13:46:47
IN Q=
((THEY ACTUALLY ENCOURAGE MINGLING AND SOCIALIZATION SO THAT WE CAN ALL BECOME
ONE GROUP.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=
Most of the cadets still aren't ready for women to set up house-keeping in
the barracks, but some of the men concede V-WIL students do provide a dose of
reality.
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SOT 14:22:45
IN Q=
((I THINK IT'S A VERY BENEFICIAL THING TO HAVE WOMEN HERE ON POST AS OFTEN AS
POSSIBLE, BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO BE DEALING WITH THEM EVERYDAY IN THE
SERVICE.))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=
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SOT 13:51:45
IN Q=
((IF YOU'RE IN CLASS WITH THEM, YOU TALK ABOUT HOW THINGS WENT THE OTHER DAY,
HOW WE DID ON TEST, HOW CLASSES ARE GOING., HOW YOUR G.P.A. IS GOING, SOCIAL
THINGS.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=
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SOT 14:35:15
IN Q=
((THEY'RE ALL VERY FRIENDLY. I THINK THEY REALIZE OUR SUCCESS LEADS TO THEIR
SUCCESS IN KEEPING SINGLE-SEX EDUCATION. I THINK THEY REALLY LOOK FOR US TO
SUCCEED AND HELP US OUT IN ANYWAY THEY CAN.))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=
Even if the Supreme Court ultimately rejects V-WIL as an alternative to
women enrolling at V-M-I, Mary Baldwin insists the leadership program is here
to stay.
NAT SOT full: "Squad, Halt!"
If the court does order V-M-I to open its doors to women, however, the
5-million dollar operating endowment from the V-M-I Foundation would dry up as
fast as you can say:
NAT SOT full: "About Face!"))
Referendum
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-98
GRAPHIC=NONE
A former chairman of the state Democratic party says lawmakers should seize
the moment, and change Virginia's "wild west" -style campaign- finance laws.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Henrico Co.;
Paul Goldman says if politicians don't have the courage - -after the
contribution scandals of the last campaign, they should give voters the
opportunity.
Goldman would like to see initiative and referendum become law, allowing
voters to put their own issues on the ballot.
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SOT 12:05:08
IN Q=It still has
((PAUL GOLDMAN/FORMER VA. DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN: IT STILL HAS TO BE
CONSTITUTIONAL...YOU DON'T WANT TO STOP THESE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR
CONTRIBUTIONS. WE DO.))
sot 14:20:12
((DEL. CHIP WOODRUM/D-ROANOKE: IT'S A GOOD IDEA IF YOU'RE FROM CALIFORNIA.
BUT I DON'T THINK IT'S BROUGHT STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA ANY BETTER GOVERNMENT.
WE HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND I THINK WE WORK FAIRLY WELL.))
SUPER=01-Paul Goldman/Former Democratic Chairman; :00
SUPER=@Woodrum; :24
RUNS=:36
OUT Q=fairly well
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VO-NAT
Woodrum says he's NOT opposed to changing campaign finance laws -- as long
as the changes are simple and understandable.
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Greenways
ANCHOR=keith
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=spr
TAPE#95-96
GRAPHIC=NONE
They've hiked down a long trail, but members of a local coalition are only a
few steps away from their goal.
The Greenways Steering Committee has announced its first pilot project.
Scott Prince has the story.
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SOT
IN Q=The Roanoke Valley
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=@File; :18
SUPER=01-Lucy Ellett/Roanoke Valley Greenways; :22
SUPER=01-John Marlles/Roanoke Valley Greenways; :49
SUPER=@Scott1; :59
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OUT Q=Scott Prince News 7
(( The Roanoke Valley Greenways Steering Committee seems headed for greener
pastures.
Members have selected a 2- phase scenic trail project that would link a
number of attractions in the region.
Phase 1 would begin in the downtown market area, go up through Mill Mountain
and on to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The second phase would link the Parkway to the Explore Park.
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SOT 14:29:43
IN Q=We had citizen
((LUCY ELLETT/ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAYS STEERING COMMITTEE: WE HAD CITIZEN
WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER AND THIS WAS AN AREA THAT CITIZENS WERE EAGER TO SEE
DEVELOPED AS A TRANSPORTATION ROUTE. ))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=transportation route
The 12- mile stretch will allow for walking and biking trails and at the
same time-- give tourists another way to discover the Roanoke Valley.
But before that happens, committee members will need to do some discovering
of their own.
They need to come up with ways to get support from various local officials.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:34:48
IN Q=There will
((JOHN MARLLES/GREENWAYS STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: THERE WILL BE MEETINGS THAT
WILL BE HELD WITH CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS THAT HAVE TO PROVIDE INPUT INTO THIS PLANNING PROCESS. ))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=planning process
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Stand up close
But in order to make this greenway a reality, officials will need some green
from the Federal Government.
Right now members aren't sure exactly how much money they'll ask for, but
they'll need to figure that out soon.
They'll ask for the grant January eighth.
Scott Prince, News 7.))
Stocks
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=six
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#=Stocks
GRAPHIC=NONE
A mixed day on Wall Street. The DOW gave up another two and a-half points
closing for the week at 51-hundred 57.
Nasdaq GAINED over nine points.
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Bowl-Stuff
ANCHOR=Keith
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=dal
TAPE#95-113
GRAPHIC=Sugar Bowl
Christmas shoppers are hyped up over sugar, the Sugar Bowl that is.
Retailers say they can't keep Virginia Tech shirts, hats and sweats on the
shelves.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
The Hokies' trip to the Big Easy has translated into easy money for shop
owners.
"Legends" got a shipment of Big East tee-shirts and Sugar Bowl memorabilia
this morning.
The owner says his sales-people couldn't keep shoppers from digging into the
boxes!
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SOT 16:04:40
IN Q=IT'S HOKIE MANIA
((DAVE BEELER/LEGENDS: IT'S HOKIE MANIA RIGHT NOW. PEOPLE ARE JUST GOING
CRAZY OVER GOING TO THE GAME. I THINK THEY'VE SOLD CLOSE TO 20-THOUSAND
TICKETS. THE FANS ARE REALLY STARTING TO BUY THE MERCHANDISE.))
((BILL LAYNE/SHOPPERS: WE'RE GOING TO LEAVE AT THREE IN THE MORNING AND DRIVE
TIL WE GET THERE. WE HAVE RESERVATIONS AT THE MARRIOTT. THAT'S WHERE THE
HOKIE CLUB STAYS. FROM SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY NIGHT.))
SUPER=01-Dave Beeler/Legends; :00
SUPER=01-Bill Layne/Shopper; :10
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=AND MONDAY NIGHT
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VO-NAT
Bill Layne says he always makes the trip to the Hokies' post season games.
He plans to celebrate Tech's victory and the new year on Bourbon Street.
But THIS is his favorite shirt in the store, because he says Tech's win over
U-V-a is the most important victory of the season.
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Sports-Tease
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tease
GRAPHIC=NONE
And Coming up, We'll take a look at this weekend's Friday Football Extra
Schedule.
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VO-NAT ENG#
and Mike Stevens will have a report on the Stagg Bowl activities were some
had a little fun and others had a day of hard work.
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S-Stagg
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#FB95-1
GRAPHIC=STAGG BOWL
Tomorrow afternoon's Stagg Bowl in Salem is on - no matter what!
The game's organizing committee has been working around the clock to get
Salem Stadium ready for not only players, but the fans.
Mike Stevens has more on the state of the stadium and a look at some of
today's final pregame festivities.
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SOT
IN Q=FIRST AUDIO
SUPER=03-Salem/This Afternoon; :00
SUPER=01-Scott Sampson/Salem Stadium Manager; :19
SUPER=01-John Shaner/YES Clinic Coordinator; 1:03
SUPER=01-Tom Brookshier/Former CBS Football Analyst; 1:43
SUPER=@mike1; 2:10
RUNS=2:24
OUT Q=...NEWS 7 SPORTS."
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S-FCA
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB95-2
GRAPHIC=Stagg Bowl
The Stagg Bowl Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast started the day on
a positive note this morning over in Salem.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Salem/This Morning; :00
Players and coaches huddled at the Salem Civic Center to hear former
Clemson and Florida coach Charley Pell speak. Pell, who also coached at
Virginia Tech, attempted suicide about a year ago and has since become a born
again Christian. He spoke of athletic heroes and how worshipping them can be
dangerous.
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SOT
IN Q="Some
(( ))
SUPER=01-Charley Pell/Former Va.Tech Def. Coordinator;:00
RUNS=:27
OUT Q=...Christian heroes"
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S-FFE
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#FB95-3
GRAPHIC=FFe Logo
The Virginia High School League playoffs are now down to the State
Championship games.
And this Saturday three teams from our area will play in those title games
at Neutral sites around the state.
Lets look at the Friday Football Extra schedule.
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CHRYON MOTION
IN Q=FIRST TEAM
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=....LAST GAME."
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S-UVA
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#RS95-1
GRAPHIC=Peach Bowl
The University of Virginia has sold more than 10-thousand tickets to the
Peach Bowl.
The Cavaliers have a reputation of not bringing any fans to their post
season games but after an appeal from Athletic director and Coach George Welsh
the fans have stepped up to support their team.
Virginia will play Georgia December 30-th in Atlanta.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=@File; :
The Washington Redskins have placed defensive end Sterling Palmer on
Injured Reserve.
Palmer aggravated a cartilage injury in his right knee in sunday's win
over Dallas and will undergo Arthroscopic Surgery next week.
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold Logo
Washington resigned defensive Mike Flores to replace Palmer.
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