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1-News-Head

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Coming up on news seven at six the two men who escaped from the Lynchburg City Jail are back behind bars.
And federal employees are waiting to see if they have a job as a government shutdown is on the horizon.

Sports-head


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NEWSCAST=6pm
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In Sports, The Skins beat thier old quarterback, a fight breaks out between Buffalo and Miami, the Express is swept and Iron Mike wants a shot at the title. WX-Head
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As the weekend comes to a close, the clouds are coming on in.
Expect some rain, and some lower temperatures this week before Christmas.

Jail-Break


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
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TAPE# 95-96
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Two men are back behind bars this evening.
John Davis and Delmer Ray Salyer (SAUL-yer) escaped from the Lynchburg City Jail last night.
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Lynchburg Sheriff Lawrence Simpson said earlier this evening that the Lynchburg City Police Department re-captured the men this morning.
They were found on Old Forest Road near a convenience store.
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Last night a guard discovered the two men missing at head count.
They got away by going over the back wall.
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((LAWRENCE SIMPSON/LYNCHBURG SHERIFF: THIS IS PROBABLY GOING TO BE AN EMPLOYEE'S PROBLEM AND THAT HE DIDN'T DO HIS JOB PROPERLY. ))
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Davis is in jail on drug charges.
Salyer (SAUL-yer) is serving time for violating probation.
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Gov't-Shutdown


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 95-113
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Government employees are still waiting for the latest word on the government shutdown.
The full effect will be felt tomorrow when 260-thousand workers will be sent home.
But federal employees aren't the only ones waiting for the government to make its move.
Denise Allen reports.
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((Government workers may be the ones getting furloughed, but employees at the Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant say it's people like them who pay the price. ((GRACIE OVERSTREET/WAITRESS: I THINK IF THEY WERE LIKE US AND IF THEY WEREN'T GETTING PAID, I THINK THEY COULD COME TO A DECISION QUICKER.))
For now the Lodge and Restaurant remain open.
But workers here are worried they'll be shut down again.
The Peaks of Otter Lodge is privately owned, but it's on government land.
That's why owners had to close during the last shutdown.
That weekend the lodge was fully booked. ((CALVIN RICE/RESTAURANT MANAGER: IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND AND WE PROBABLY LOST ABOUT 1400 PEOPLE DURING THE WEEKEND MEALTIME. THAT'S NORMALLY WHAT WE'D DO ANYWAY.)) ((EVERYONE HERE THAT WORKS HERE ARE TOTALLY DEPENDANT ON THE PEAKS FOR THEIR LIVELIHOOD WE HAD EMPLOYEES THAT WERE TERRIBLY UPSET AND WENT HOME CRYING BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW LONG THEY WERE GOING TO BE SHUTDOWN.))
The lodge remained open this weekend as did The Blue Ridge Parkway ranger stations.
Rangers are supposed to report to work Monday to find out if they're being furloughed.
Managers at the Peaks of Otter Lodge say they're keeping everybody working as long as government allows them to remain open.
Denise Allen News 7.))

Clifton-Forge


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
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TAPE#95-100
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A vehicle accident near Iron Gate this afternoon sent two people to the hospital.
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It happened on route 2-20 at about two o'clock.
Timothy Kidd of Vinton was travelling south when he ran into the northbound lane.
He struck a vehicle driven by Brenda Lugar of Covington.
Kidd told state police he thought his child was choking in the backseat.
Before he realized it, he had crossed over into the other lane.
Both the drivers were taken to Alleghany Regional Hospital where they were treated and released.
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Region-2000


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE# 95-
GRAPHIC=Lynchburg


If you've been "surfing the Net" lately, you may have come across Lynchburg's recent efforts to attract new business to central Virginia.
Steve Smallshaw has more on Region 2000's high- tech approach to economic development.
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For seven years, Region 2000 has helped create thousands of jobs for the central Virginia area.. using mostly conventional methods like pamphlets and videos to attract new businesses.
You can only imagine what's going to be possible now that they've gone "on line".
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((JEFF TAYLOR/REGION 2000 DIRECTOR: IT'S JUST ANOTHER WAY TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT, AND OUR ADVERTISEMENT'S GOING TO BE THERE AND SO PEOPLE CAN TAKE A LOOK AND THEY CAN SEE WHAT THEY LIKE AND THEY CAN ASK FOR SOME INFORMATION, JUST LIKE THEY DO WHEN THEY SEE AN ADVERTISEMENT SO IT'S ANOTHER WAY TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT WHAT WE'RE DOING.))
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For about two weeks now, Region 2000 has had its own official rest stop on the information superhighway.
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((SO THIS IS AN ACTUAL PICTURE OF THE BUILDING. THEY GET SOME IDEA OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE...))
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With a few clicks of a mouse, a prospective business owner can find out exactly what central Virginia has to offer: from industrial sites to tax breaks to quality of workforce.
In a time where the competition for new development has become increasingly fierce, getting your message out takes a little creativity.
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((TAYLOR: THE INTERNET'S GROWING, IT'S EXPLODING AND WE FELT LIKE WE NEEDED TO BE THERE, BECAUSE A LOT OF THE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE THERE. AFTER THE TURN OF THE CENTURY, EVERYBODY IS GOING TO BE ABLE, SOME OF THE TECHNICAL WIZARDS SAY, WATCH THEIR TELEPHONE AND ANSWER THEIR TELEVISION AND WE WANT TO BE HEADED IN THAT DIRECTION.))
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It's a direction they'd like to steer prospective businesses in as well.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))


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HARD MUSIC UNDER
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Coming up on News-7,
The Museum of Fine art doesn't think it's too early to start sending out NEXT YEAR'S Christmas cards.
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And some Floyd County parents get in line early to buy raffle tickets to get a chance at one of this year's hottest gifts.
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wx ad lib
Hope you enjoyed the sunny weekend-- because change is on the horizon this week.
Clouds are building up now-- and we'll likely see some rain by late tomorrow.
It's all coming from a big storm out in the southwest-- that's making its way to the east.
We'll tell you more about that-- plus a cooldown in the temperatures.
All that-- coming up. MUSIC UP FULL
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Head-Start


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 95-102
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The children in Floyd County's Head Start program will have a Merry Christmas with the help of Mattel's Happy Holiday Barbie.
Hills Department Store has donated three of the dolls for a raffle.
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Retailers have been hard pressed to keep these Barbie Dolls on the shelf.
So managers of area Hills Stores thought the dolls would make a good prize for a raffle.
The proceeds will help 40 children and their families have a happy holiday.
But you don't need money to get your raffle ticket.
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((SHANNA LETNER: WHAT WE'D LIKE IS FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A CAN FOOD DONATION, SWEAT SUITS, ANYTHING FROM 3T TO 6X FOR ALL THOSE KIDS, TOYS, FOOTBALLS, MATCHBOX CARS.
PHIL VANDER PLOEG/HILLS DEPT. STORE: BEING THAT WE'RE PART OF THE COMMUNITY A LOT OF US HAVE CHILDREN AS WELL, I THINK WE ALL BENEFIT FROM GIVING TO THE PEOPLE THAT ARE UNDER-PRIVILEGED.))
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The food and toy drive ends Wednesday morning.
That's when the three winners will be picked.
You can to make a donation and get a raffle ticket by stopping by Applebee's Restaurant on Route 4-60 in Christiansburg.


Business-Review


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
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TAPE#=BIZ
GRAPHIC=Business Review


An effort is underway to draw more tourists to Smith Mountain Lake-- and a big victory for supporters of the Apco power line project.
Len Besthoff recaps the week's top economic stories in southwest and central Virginia with the News-7 Business Review.
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FIRST AMERICAN LBRAW 00:00:30
A new bank has entered southwest Virginia's crowded financial landscape.
First American of Nashville has officially acquired Charter Federal Savings, and the bank's top brass toured its new branches this week. SPARKS LBRAW 00:05:22
Phillip Sparks is Roanoke's new chief of economic development.
As acting chief for the past two-and-a-half years, he helped bring more than 80-million-dollars worth of investments to the city. LAKE HOTEL LBRAW 00:07:42
Smith Mountain Lake will soon have its first motel.
An investor began converting this office building on route 122 in Burnt Chimney about a month ago, and it's scheduled to open in March. CENTRAL FIDELITY LBRAW 00:08:28
Central Fidelity Bank wants to cash in on Wal-Mart's popularity. WALMART LBRAW 00:09:43
The bank will soon open full service branches in seven Wal-Mart supercenters across the state; including the ones in Roanoke, Christiansburg, Henry County, and Farmville. APCO LINES LBRAW 00:11:07
Appalachian Power got a big jolt in its efforts to build a new line like this one from West Virginia to Botetourt County.
After years of evaluation, state regulators say Apco has demonstrated there is a need for the controversial project. NS LBRAW 00:13:29
Norfolk Southern plans to spend 708-million-dollars on improvements next year, most to its railroad operations.
That's an increase of two-percent compared to the year before. WALTRIP UNVEILING NEW CAR LBRAW 15:45
And the Grand Piano and Furniture chain of Roanoke will once again sponsor a NASCAR racing team.
This time around the track it will pair up with the Wood Brothers of Patrick County and driver Michael Waltrip. DJIA PRE PRO
Checking the Dow Jones Industrial Average for the week, it rose 20-points, closing at 5176.73.
Len Besthoff, with the News-7 Business Review. Nat Sot
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ANCHOR=Ron
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Also this week, Virginia was ranked among the leading states in a report showing that African-American-owned businesses increased dramatically between 19-87 and 19-92.
Commerce Department figures showed a 46-percent increase in the number of African-American-owned businesses nationwide, and a 39-percent rise in Virginia.

1996-Stamp


ANCHOR=Ron
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TAPE# 95-
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Art is trying to STAMP an impression on all Americans next year.
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A painting from the museum's collection has been chosen by the U.S. Postal Service as the religious Christmas stamp for 1996.
That means half a BILLION copies will be printed of "The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Italian artist Paolo de Matteis (POW-lo day ma-TAY-us).
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((KATHLEEN SCHRADER/VA. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: I THINK THE PAINTING IS REALLY COMPELLING BECAUSE OF THE FACT-- THE WAY THAT THE MADONNA AND CHILD ARE PAINTED. IT'S AS IF THE LIGHT SOURCE OF THE PAINTING IS COMING FROM THE CHILD ITSELF. THIS IS AN INDICATION OF THE DIVINE NATURE OF THE CHILD. AND IT GIVES THE PAINTING A REAL DRAW. ALMOST A MAGNETIC DRAW.))
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The museum had some local help.
A Virginia Commonwealth University professor is on the postal service stamp advisory committee.
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MUSIC ON TAPE
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Coming up,
Students who want careers in the military are getting a head start in Halifax County.
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They are also graduating at an alarmingly high rate.
We'll have the story next.
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Beyer


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TAPE# 95-104
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Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer (BUYER) and supporters for the disabled marked a big milestone this week in southwest Virginia.
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On Tuesday, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
The legislation passed by Congress means that special education and related services are provided to disabled children without charge in America's public schools.
Beyer has a sister, and a son that are disabled.
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((LT. GOVERNOR DON BEYER: BUT LOOK AT WHAT WE DID THE PREVIOUS COUPLE HUNDRED YEARS. WE JUST IGNORED THESE KIDS, THEY FELL THROUGH THE CRACKS, THEY HAD BASICALLY WASTED LIVES. NOW ALL, EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE TO LEARN AND PROGRESS, AND OUR SOCIETY IS MUCH RICHER BECAUSE OF THAT.))
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Speakers at the event pointed out that a number of complex issues still lie ahead for disabled students.
Experts say many of the children still don't go on to college.
They also worry that some of the funding for these students may be in jeopardy because of the budget cuts in Washington.

JROTC


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Sunday
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TAPE# 95-109
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Junior R-O-T-C may conjure up images of young soldiers preparing for a career in the military.
But it's a little more than that.
At Halifax County High School, instilling leadership and pride in ones community is what the R-O-T-C is all about.
Teresa Hamilton has the story.
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((Exercise is a vital part of any Junior ROTC program.
But working up a sweat isn't Halifax County's main objective.
This is the eleventh year the high school has offered the course-- designed to build muscle as well as confidence.
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((NICK BUTLER/JUNIOR:IT'S TAUGHT ME RESPECT TOWARD ELDERS AND YOU KNOW, JUST TO BE NICE TO EVERYONE AND TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF MY LIFE.)) ((KAREN FEATHERSTON/SOPHOMORE:WHEN I FIRST STARTED I JUST KEPT ON SAYING I CAN'T DO IT, I CAN'T DO THAT, AND SINCE THEN, SINCE I'VE JOINED JROTC, I GUESS NOW I CAN DO IT. ))
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Statistics compiled from 1986 to 1995 show students enrolled in the program for two years-- have a graduation rate of 97.5 percent.
Of that number, nearly 46 percent go on to join the military.
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((NICK INGE/SENIOR:AFTER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, I PLAN TO ATTEND THE CITADEL, AFTERWARDS I PLAN TO TRY TO MAKE A CAREER OUT OF THE ARMY, I WANT TO BE COMMISSIONED AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.))
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Major Allen Hughes is Halifax County's Junior ROTC instructor.
He says students enrolled in the program tend to have fewer discipline and attendance problems.
They also learn the importance of community involvement.
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((MAJOR ALLEN HUGHES/JROTC INSTRUCTOR: THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE ADOPT A HIGHWAY CLEAN UP PROGRAM, OUR STUDENTS RAISE THE FLAG DAILY, WE LEAD THE SCHOOL IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ON A WEEKLY BASIS, ANYTHING THEY PARTICIPATE, IF THE COMMUNITY NEEDS SOME HELP OUR STUDENTS WILL DO THAT. ))
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This year, 142 students are enrolled in Halifax County's program. But as word of the program's benefits continues to spread, that number will likely grow. Teresa Hamilton, News 7, Halifax County.))

Sports tease


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WRITER=sma
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The Express trying to end a a three game skid against the Tiger Sharks today, the Redskins win with two quarterbacks,
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while Mike Tyson wins with one punch and says he's ready for a shot at the title.
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S-Express


ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=ICE-95
GRAPHIC=Express/Tiger Sharks


The Roanoke Express hit their freezer floor in danger of dropping three straight as the team faced off against South Division Tallahassee.
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Quite a few empty seats for this Sunday matinee at the Round House.
We pick up the action in the second period with the scored knotted at one. Jeff Jablonski, who scored in his 9th straight game today, steals the puck and shoots, but, this time, he is denied by tallahassee goalie Mark Richards, who pays for the safe.
The Express had 15 shots on Richards in the second period; defenseman
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Stacci who fires away...Richards is there again!
Daniel Berthiamue would come up with 5 stops in the second, add this one to the stat sheet. But Roanoke is swept over the weekend, losing 2 to 3.
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S-Skins


ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=RS95-1
GRAPHIC=Redskins


Tye Waskington Redskins played against their old quarterback today and beat Mark Rypien and the Rams 35-23 in St. Louis.
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Coach Norv Turner would get his fourth win of the season.
Heath Shuler was sharp early as he finds pro bowl selection Brian Mitchel on a 22 yard touch down connection for a 10-7 washington lead in the first.
But the difference was defensen!. Tom Carter interceptrs Rypien, who threw for 340 yards, and goes 512 yards for the TD to give the Skins a 14-10 lead in the second.
Shuler left the game with a injury to his right pink finger. Gus ferrotte took over.
He did not miss a beat. Leslie Shepherd takes the hand off and scores this 8 yard touchdown, 28-10 Washington.
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The Skins Tony Woods scores the Skins second defensive TD as he recovers the fuble and scores, the redskins win 35-23.
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S-Detroit


ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB95-2
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A battle of the cats in Pontiac as the Detroit Lions pounded the Jacksonville Jaguars 44 to nothing for their sixth straight win.
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Scott Mitchel threw a pair of touchdown passes, both to Johnie Morton. He also connected with Bret Perriman. Perriman and former UVa great Herman Moore have became the first receiver tandem to have 100 or more catches in the same season.
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Barry sanders ran for 2 touchdowns as well. The Lions can clinch a playoff spot
if Minnesota loses to San francisco tomorrow night.
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S-Miami


ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB95-3
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The Buffalo Bills cashed in on their 6th eastern division title in 8 years with a 23-20 win over Miami.
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Perhaps this incident summed up the season for Miami. With under 2 minutes left in the game, the Fins Bryan Cox and Buffalo's Carwell Gardner get into an all out fist fight, both were ejected from the game.
Back to the action, Dan Marino would throw this 20 yard touchdown pass to Eric Green in the third quarter that tied the game at 13 all.
The Bills went up by a touchdown as Jim Kelly hooks up with Thurman Thomas on a 12 yard strike. Thomas ran for 148 yards and scored twice.
Bernie Parmelee tied the game again at 20 on a 5 yard dash up the middle.
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With 6:11 remaining, marino throws a costly interception to David White that set up,
a 25 yard Steve Christie field goal and Buffalo wins 23-20, Miami is still alive in the playoff race.
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S-Browns


ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S5-26
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In possibly their final home game ever in Cleveland; the Browns went out with a bang, beating the bengals 26-10.
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The writing on the wall.....was mixed as some will miss their Browns, while,

others had some advice for baltimore!
The resilience of Vinny Testeverde will be missed. Vinny threw for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day. Keenan Mccardell is on the receiving end of
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quarter that gave Cleveland a 17-3 advantage.
The Browns snap a 6 game losing streak, Linebacker Pepper Johnson intercepts this Jeff Blake pass;Cleveland 26-10.
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S-Score


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S-Tyson


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NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S5-25
GRAPHIC=Mike Tyson


After two warm up fights, Iron Mike Tyson says he;'s ready for a shot at the title; the WBC title that Englishman Frank Bruno currently has.
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Last night, tyson knocked out Buster Mathis. Iron Mike made his way to the ring in his usual basic attire; wearing only a cut off shirt, black trunks and black shoes.
Mathis appeared out of shape for the fight and would soon suffer his first professional defeat.
At 2 minutes, 32 second of the third round the former champ dropped Buster to the canvas with an upper cut, Mathis did not beat the count and Tyson wins by KO. Tyson has made an official announcement that he will challenge Bruno for the WBC title.
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