23:00-01

News-Head

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WRITER=rjo
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Next on News Seven.
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VO-NAT


Two people are hospitalized tonight after running their vehicle into a creek in Roanoke County.
The anti-government group, the Freemen may have worked out a compromise with the F-B-I negotiators.
This with the help of Colorado Senator Charles Duke.
And Hollins College has a new president.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=


News Seven is next. OPEN
Super=#D-59;News 7 at 11;
SUPER=@Ron1;
SUPER=@Kimberly1;
SUPER=@Roy1;


Freemen


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=Freemen


A potential breakthrough in the Freemen negotiations.
Colorado state Senator Charles Duke says
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Jordan, MT;

negotiators have reached a verbal agreement with the anti-government extremists.
This could bring and end to the 55-day standoff between the F-B-I and the group holed up on a Montana farm.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Freeman

The deal still has to be approved by high F-B-I officials possibly even by U-S Attorney General Janet Reno.
The proposal came from the Freemen.
Duke says it has a 50-50 chance of being approved by federal officials.

South-Korea


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=None


South Korea is drawing a line in the sand after the latest buffer-zone encroachment by North Korea.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Seoul, South Korea;


South Korea's Army Chief of Staff warns firm measures will be taken if enemy troops takes even one step across the Demarcation line.
He did not elaborate on what those measures would be.
Yesterday, seven armed North Korean soldiers crossed into the demilitarized zone separating the two countries and shot off their weapons.
They left after South Korean troops fired warning shots.
North Korean soldiers also entered the D-M-Z for three nights in a row in early April.
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ValuJet


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# net 15:00:40
GRAPHIC=Crash Investigation


Workers continue to search the murky swamp that holds the wreckage of ValuJet Flight 5-92.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dade Co., FL;


Officials hope to use special lightweight bio-hazard suits that will better protect them from the skin-irritating jet fuel.
Diving should begin tomorrow.
Workers are also clearing an area around the impact crater so that barges to bring up larger pieces of the plane. Experimental radar equipment will also be brought in to help searchers.
Workers are still looking for the planes voice recorder and oxygen generators that may have caused the crash.
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County-Ax


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# 96-40
GRAPHIC=None


Two people were transported to the hospital tonight after driving into a creek in Northwest Roanoke County.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;


It happened after the driver of a Dodge Neon ran off the 51- hundred block of Bradshaw Road around 9:30.
The driver and passenger were taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Police have not released their names.
The injuries do not appear to be life threatening.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None


In Natural Bridge four people were sent to the hospital following a two- vehicle accident this afternoon.
A Mississippi man remains in critical condition.
His wife was driving southbound on Route 11 when their car ran off the road.
She swerved back onto the road, crossing into the northbound lane striking a pickup truck.
A Florida couple was in the truck.
No word yet on their conditions.
It happened a little after three near the Natural Bridge Hotel.



Fifth-District


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE# 96-32
GRAPHIC=Landrith, George


George Landrith will get a second shot at Virginia's Fifth District Congressional seat.
But the Charlottesville Lawyer's Republican nomination wasn't won without a few road blocks.
Steve Smallshaw reports.
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SUPER=03-Forest; :00
SUPER=01-Paul Steube/Convention Chairman; :20
SUPER=01-Del. Frank Ruff/Lost GOP Nomination; :37
SUPER=01-George Landrith/(R) Fifth District Nominee; 1:12
SUPER=@ssm2; 1:28
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(( natsot crowd
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This was the kind of convention politics you always hear about.. a sweltering high school gymnasium made hotter by the battle for the Fifth District Republican nomination.
Interruptions were constant.. Frank Ruff's supporters felt they were being steamrolled by the Landrith political machine, and they made it clear they were unhappy.
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SOT 11:26:18
IN Q=We're all

((PAUL STEUBE/CONVENTION CHAIRMAN: WE'RE ALL REPUBLICANS IN THIS ROOM. IF YOU'RE NOT A REPUBLICAN, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO LEAVE NOW.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=leave now.


Calls for unity fell on mostly deaf ears.
Outsider Ron Buchanan received polite applause but few delegates, and in the end, the nod went to Landrith by a 60- 40 advantage.
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SOT 13:57:51
IN Q=You always have

((FRANK RUFF/LOST GOP NOMINATION: YOU ALWAYS HAVE A FEW WOUNDS COMING OUT OF A CONVENTION, THE PROCESS OF THE REST OF MAY AND JUNE IS TO GET OVER THOSE WOUNDS AND MOVE FORWARD, AND I THINK MOST OF THE PEOPLE WILL.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=the people will.


Since his loss to L.F. Payne two years ago, Landrith has made it no secret he felt the nomination belonged solely to him.
At one point, Landrith's supporters played the 1960's song "Take the Last Train to Clarksville" over the loudspeakers, a not so subtle dig at Ruff, who represents Clarksville and the 61st District in the General Assembly.
Still, Landrith denies his nomination has hurt the party.
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SOT 14:03:04
IN Q=They have no

((GEORGE LANDRITH/R- 5TH DISTRICT NOMINEE: THEY HAVE NO REASON TO BE UPSET WITH ME, AND WE RAN A FAIR AND POSITIVE CAMPAIGN AND I THINK THAT'S THE GOOD NEWS, THAT'S WHAT I WANTED TO DO. I WASN'T WILLING TO WIN THE NOMINATION AT THE PRICE OF DIVIDING THE PARTY.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=dividing the party.


Now Landrith takes his case to the voters who will decide between him and Democrat Virgil Goode in November.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Bedford County.))

Sixth-District


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=dal
TAPE# 96-28
GRAPHIC=Goodlatte, Bob


Bob Goodlatte did not face opposition for the nomination for the sixth district congressional seat. Republicans made it official today at the convention held near Harrisonburg.
SS=Campaign 96


But Democrats have picked a candidate to challenge him in November.
Political newcomer Jeff Grey is hoping to unseat Goodlatte.
The Telecommications repairman says his community leadership gives him a strong background to get the job done in Washington.
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SOT 18:13:29
IN Q=i live and i know

((JEFF GRAY/D-U.S.CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE: I LIVE AND I KNOW THE NEEDS OF WORKING PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS I DEAL WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT 90-PERCENT OF THE VOTERS IN THIS DISTRICT DEAL WITH. BOB GOODLATTE/R-SIXTH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN: HAVING WORKED VERY HARD TO GET MY WAY THROUGH LAW SCHOOL BY PAINTING BUSES AT THE BLUE BIRD PLANT AND QUITE FRANKLY I DON'T THINK ANYBODY IN THE COUNTRY IS INTERESTED IN FIGHTING CLASS WARS. THEY WANT TO KNOW WHAT PEOPLE STAND FOR.))
SUPER=01-Jeff Grey/(D) U.S. Congressional Cand.; :00
SUPER=@Goodlatte; :15
RUNS=:28
OUT Q=stand up for.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;


Goodlatte says he plans to run a campaign on his record.
He feels he and his employees have worked hard to listen to constituents and respond to their concerns.
Jeff Grey says he's the breath of fresh air that voters need.
He believes creating-- nurturing communities will help solve many of society's problems.
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Tease#1

HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE


Coming up on news-7,
Paying attention in class does pay off in the end!
Just ask the fire cadet you'll meet next.
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VO-NAT


And,
We'll also meet the new president of Hollins College.
Kimberly?
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ANCHOR=Kimberly

Wx ad lib
Okay, Ron.
We're continuing to savor an early taste of summer--
Today's temperatures shot up about 15 degrees above normal-- setting record highs in both Blacksburg and Bluefield.
More records could shatter tomorrow-- as temperatures soar well into the 90s.
We'll have the steamy weekend forecast-- you'll want to stay tuned for that. MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#1


Hollins-President


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-36
GRAPHIC=Rasmussen, Janet


The Hollins College search committee has found a new school president.
Today the 13-member committee introduced Janet Rasmussen (RAS-muss-in) as the new president of the college.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;


Rasmussen received advanced degrees from Harvard University.
She is leaving her position as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln.
She says her first step at Hollins will be to create a plan for future development.
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SOT 14:18:06
IN Q=over six months

((JANET RASMUSSEN/NEW HOLLINS COLLEGE PRESIDENT: OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR, AS WE PUT TOGETHER ALL GOOD WISDOM AND EXPERIENCE OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY AND REALLY CHART OUT A COURSE FOR OURSELVES.))
SUPER=01-Janet Rasmussen/New Hollins College Pres.;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=course for ourselves
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Rasmussen, Janet


Rasmussen was chosen from a field of 150 applicants from all over the world.
She is the ninth president in the school's 154 year history.
Rasmussen will take the helm of Hollins College this summer.

SANDY-LEVEL


ANCHOR=RON
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=DAL
TAPE# 96-37
GRAPHIC=None


Residents of a Henry County community took out the trash in an effort to fight drugs and crime.
Sandy Level residents started a week long clean up this morning.
Recently a national magazine printed a story detailing the community's struggle with drugs and crime.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Henry Co.;


Today residents were out in force to save their neighborhood.
First they demolished the former-- "Victory Word of Faith Mission."
They say the burned out church had become a drug haven.
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SOT 11:50:22
IN Q=just a good citizen

((THOMAS KEEN: JUST A GOOD CITIZEN TRYING TO DO SOMETHING CAUSE IF IT HAPPENS HERE IT'S GOING TO COME OVER WHERE I LIVE AND I DON'T WANT IT OVER WHERE I LIVE. KIMMY NESTER/HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: HOPEFULLY WITH THE RECENT ARRESTS WE MADE HERE WITH THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES, STATE OFFICIALS TEAMING UP WITH US. IT'S WHAT WE CALL WEED AND SEED. THAT IS GETTING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS OUT OF THERE AND THEN WE SOW THE SEEDS OF THE FUTURE.))
SUPER=07-Thomas Keen; :00
SUPER=01-Kimmy Nester/Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept.; :10
RUNS=:24
OUT Q=sow the seeds of the future
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VO-NAT


Residents lined the streets of Sandy Level with piles of garbage.
Trucks will haul the trash away next week.
The sheriff's department is also seeking federal aid which will allow them to hire more officers.
Their goal is to bring Community Oriented Policing to Sandy Level.
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Goods-For-Guns


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE# 96-42
GRAPHIC=None


85 unwanted guns were traded in for merchandise in Lynchburg today.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg


Dozens of people stopped by the Community Funeral Home this morning to exchange unwanted guns for gift certificates from local merchants.
Organizers say while people enjoy getting something in return, many of them just want to make their home a little safer.
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SOT 00:31:57
IN Q=They've had a

((JIM TAYLOR/GOODS FOR GUNS ORGANIZER: THEY'VE HAD A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, WE'VE HAD A COUPLE OF PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE WHO'VE TALKED ABOUT GUN INJURIES IN A VERY PERSONAL WAY, AND IT'S A VERY TOUCHING THING WHENEVER YOU SEE A LITTLE KID GET HURT WITH A GUN.))
SUPER=01-Jim Taylor/Goods for Guns Organizer; :00
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=hurt with a gun.
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VO-NAT


This was the second Goods for Guns exchange in Lynchburg in about six months.
Organizers say it will be at least a year before they hold another one.
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Fire-Cadet


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-34
GRAPHIC=None


John Shepherd wasn't planning on helping out.
But last month the high school student was listening to a scanner when he heard rescue workers needed help working an accident.
And as Denise Allen reports the William Fleming student put what he learned in Fire Cadet class to good use.
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IN Q=last month
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./April 21; :00
SUPER=01-John Shepherd/Fire Cadet; :16
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Friday; :28
SUPER=01-Tom Tyree/Roanoke City District Fire Chief; :52
SUPER=@Denise2; 1:06
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OUT Q=News 7


((Last month a high speed chase ended in a four car collision, killing three people.
John Shepherd responded to the call for help.
A high school student, John, did what he could to aide rescue workers. ((JOHN SHEPHERD/FIRE CADET: I REALLY DIDN'T PLAN ON GETTING INVOLVED IN IT UNTIL I GOT UP THERE AND SAW WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND WITH WHAT LITTLE EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD I DECIDED I COULD AT LEAST TRY TO HELP.)) ((YOU GIVE TWO BREATHS AND YOU GIVE 15 COMPRESSIONS.))
John is taking a Fire Cadet class.
The Roanoke City Fire Department started the curriculum three years ago to attract women and minorities.
Instructor Thomas Tyree tries to teach these seniors about fighting fires as well as rescue techniques used at car accidents. ((SHEPHERD: JUST REALLY TO STAY CALM AND FOCUS ON WHAT I WAS TRYING TO DO JUST TRY TO SEE IF THERE WAS STILL ANYBODY IN THE CAR.)) ((THOMAS TYREE/DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF: I CONSIDER MYSELF AS PREPARING THESE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT OF COURSE WHEN THEY DO LIKE JOHN DID, IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD BECAUSE YOU HAD A PART IN IT.))
John says he's always dreamed of being a fire fighter.
And he says helping out made him realize he has what it takes to be a rescue worker.
He also hopes others will follow his example and help people in need.
Denise Allen News 7.))

Tease#2

MUSIC ON TAPE
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=none


Coming up,
Why pay rent when home ownership may be possible?
That's the topic of this week's On Record.
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VO-NAT


And,
A prototype rocket that may eventually replace the Space Shuttle has a fiery accident.
Stay tuned.
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MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#2


On-Record


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE# 96-41
GRAPHIC=Housing


Buying a home for the first time can be an eventful experience-- especially when ones credit is questionable.
But there are experts at the Virginia Housing and Development Authority and the Consumers Credit Counsleing Service to help people get on track.
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SOT
IN Q=Well, we take them

((VIRGINIA GARRETSON/VHDA:WELL, WE TAKE THEM THROUGH THE WHOLE HOME BUYING PROCESS, FROM THE TIME THAT THEY MAYBE DECIDE THAT YES THAT I WANT TO BUY A HOME TO WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BUYING A HOME. ))
SUPER=01-Virginia Garretson/CCCS President;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=of buying a home.
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VO-NAT


The V-H-D-A helps low to moderate income buyers through the application process-- from qualifying to budgeting your finances.
They even offer credit counseling to all applicants free of charge.
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SOT
IN Q=In order to come

((IN ORDER TO COME TO THIS CLASS, YOU DON'T HAVE TO JUST BE SEEKING THE VHDA PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY. FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS OR NOT, IF THEY WANT A HOME BUYING PROGRAM OR NOT.))
SUPER=01-Ed Garretson/CCCS Representative;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q= program or not.
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VO-NAT


Find out more about the Virginia Housing Development Authority and the Consumer Credit Counseling Service by tuning into On Record tomorrow morning at eleven.
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Lake-Cleanup


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-38
GRAPHIC=None


Hundreds of boaters on Smith Mountain Lake caught the big one today.
700 volunteers spent the day pulling trash and huge logs from the lake.
It all was a part of Smith Mountain Lake clean up day.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Franklin Co.;


Workers say this year the amount of trash and floating logs has increased.
Heavy rains have not only filled the lake to full pond, but it also transported things like tires and barrels into the lake.
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SOT 10:01:37
IN Q=a lot of boats

((CARL BRODT/SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A LOT OF BOATS OUT THERE COULD HIT SUBMERGED TIRES OR LOGS. SO IT'S REALLY A BIG HELP TO THE WHOLE LAKE AREA.))
SUPER=01-Carl Brodt/Smith Mt. Lake Chamber of Commerce;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=whole lake area
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VO-NAT


Local merchants donated lunch for the volunteers, in-addition to the equipment and dumpsters used in the clean-up.
Carl Brodt says there never is a shortage of volunteers.
He says everyone seems to realize a clean lake is not only environmentally sound, but economically sound as well.
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S-Avalanche


ANCHOR=roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=twe
TAPE#-CL-96
GRAPHIC=Avalanche


The Salem Avalanche was back on the diamond tonight hoping to pick up another game on first place Durham, after shutting out the Bulls last night.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Salem/Avalanche vs. Bulls;


Durham got on the board in the top of the 2nd. Pascual Mantos hits into the fielder's choice with the bouncer up the middle that scores Ron Wright for a 1-nothing lead.
Salem answered in its half of the 2nd. Pookie Jones with the hard grounder that slips between the 3rd baseman's legs, plating Nate Holdren.
The Avalanche had a power surge in the 4th. John Guidice strokes this Darrin Ebert pitch over the left field wall for a 2-1 lead.
Three batters later, Blake Barthol takes the bulls by the horns, crushing
SUPER=34-Salem/==8/Durham/==5;

this delivery to the trees in left center. The 3-run dinger made it a 5-1 game and Salem wins it 8 to 5.
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S-Cut


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-4
GRAPHIC=Avalanche Logo


Tomorrow afternoon at Memorial stadium Fans will be able to watch the game with the Durham Bulls from the Barber's chair.
The Avalanche and Leukemia Society of America have teamed up to provide 5-dollar haircuts during the game to benefit leukemia research.
All money collected will benefit the charity And don't be surprised if you see the Avalanche players in the chairs.
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IN Q="For the majority

((BILL MCGUIRE/AVALANCHE MANAGER: ))
SUPER=01-Bill Mcguire/Avalanche Manager; :
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=...to do that."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold Logo


Game time is 3-oclock.

S-Marlins


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-9
GRAPHIC=MLB Logo


Gary Sheffield hit his 13-th homer of the season to lead Florida over Chicago 3 to 2.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Chicago, IL/WGN; :


Steve Kerr and Bill Wennington of the Bulls throw out the first pitches.
With Florida leading 1 to nothing Cubs third Baseman Leo Gomez pulls in this line drive robbing Sheffield of a hit in the top of the seventh.
Then in the 8-th Charles Johnson takes this fast ball over the left field wall for a two run homer and the Marlins took the 3 to nothing lead.
Chicago got on the board in the SUPER=35-Florida/==3/Chicago/==2;

bottom of the 8-th Leo Gomez with the two run homer to right field but the Marlins hold on for the 3 to 2 win.
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S-Boards


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-11
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Cleveland, OH; :


Cleveland's Albert Belle hit his 17-th homer of the season while extending his hitting streak to 19 games. But it was not enough as the Rangers beat the Indians Snapping Cleveland's six game win streak.
For that and all of today's pro scores lets check the boards.
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SOT
IN Q=first score
RUNS=:50
OUT Q=.....florida/pittsburgh."
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S-NBA


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-7
GRAPHIC=NBA LOGO


The Western Conference final opened this afternoon with Seattle Pounding Utah 102 to 72.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Seattle, WA/NBC SPORTS; :


The Space Needle in seattle with the "Go Sonics" banner.
But Utah took off like a bullet. Chris Morris makes the steal and goes in for the jam and the Jazz took a 10 to 8 lead.
Seattle comes right back Hershey Hawkins with the three pointer from the corner and the Sonics led 39 to 33.
Shawn Kemp dominated the first half here he makes the steal and goes in for the layup and two of his 21 points Seattle led by 9.
Karl Malone was high for Utah with SUPER=32-Seattle/102/Utah/=72;21

points but the Sonics open the series with the 102 to 72 win.
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S-Bulls


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB96-3
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Chicago, IL; :


Tomorrow afternoon the Bulls and Magic open play in the Eastern conference playoff series.
And fans will see the two teams with the best records in the N-B-A battle in the best of seven series.
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SOT
IN Q="I think that's

((MICHAEL JORDAN/BULLS GUARD: ))
SUPER=01-Michael Jordan/Bulls Guard; :
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=.......some type of Poise."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold Logo


Game one is in Chicago tomorrow afternoon at 3:30.

Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tease
GRAPHIC=NONE


And coming up, The Winston Cup drivers were in Charlotte for the Winston Select another scary crash at Indy.
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VO-NAT ENG#


And "Louis Quatorze" makes a strong run in winning the 121-st Preakness.
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S-Select


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#R-32
GRAPHIC=Charlotte Logo


Michael Waltrip got into the Winston Select by finishing fifth in the Winston Open.
But he made a move in the final segment giving the Woods Brothers a win in the Winston Select.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC/TNN SPORTS; :


The first 30 laps segment was run without a caution Bobby Labonte passes Ward Burton for second place with 2 laps to go in the race. Burton finished third.
Dale Jarrett pulled away from the field and he would take the Checkered flag winning the first segment.
The field was inverted for the start of the second segment.
Ward burton got lose in turn four and hit the wall on lap 38 ending his run at the big money.
That opened the door for Dale Earnhardt and he would take the checkered flag winning the segment.
The final 10 lap shoot out was clean except when Earnhardt and Terry Labonte touched allowing Michael Waltrip to get by. Waltrip would hold off the field winning the Winston Select the first driver to do so after advancing from the Winston Open.
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SOT
IN Q=First audio

((EDDIE WOOD/CO CREW CHIEF: )) ((MICHAEL WALTRIP/WINSTON SELECT WINNER: ))
SUPER=01-Eddie Wood/Co Crew Chief; :03
SUPER=01-Michael Waltrip/Winston Select Winner; :13
RUNS=:24
OUT Q=......to say."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold Logo


Rusty Wallace was second Earnyardt third Mark Martin fourth and Terry Labonte fifth.
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S-Indy


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S5-27
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Indianapolis, IN/ABC SPORTS; :


Another crash at Indy today. Rookie driver Dan Drinan hit the wall during practice and suffered a concussion and broken left hip.
He was taken to a nearby hospital and was reported awake, alert and stable.
Drinan was among six rookies who practiced this morning. His top speed was almost 210 miles per hour.
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S-Preakness


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-8
GRAPHIC=Sports Logo


"Louis Quatorze" is the winner of the 121-st running of the Preakness States in Baltimore.
"Skip Away" was second and "Editors Note" third.
Lets listen to the call by A-B-C's Dave Johnson.
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SOT
IN Q=First audio
SUPER=03-Baltimore, MD/ABC SPORTS; :
RUNS=:29
OUT Q=......WHAT A PREAKNESS."
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S-Notes


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NCAA Baseball


Ferrum advanced in the N-C-A-A division three baseball tournament this afternoon.
The Panthers will play Milsaps tomorrow at 1:00 the championship game is scheduled for 4.
SS=NCAA SOFTBALL


In Salem, Trenton State has advanced to the championship of the Division three softball tournament.
The lions beat simpson 6 to 3 and will play Chapman in the title game.
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Delta-Clipper


ANCHOR=ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=afr
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=None


A rocket bursts into flames, but NASA officials say it's only a minor setback.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-White Sands, NM;


The prototype rocket takes off and lands vertically.
The fire happened when the rocket hovered over its landing pad longer than planned.
The Delta Clipper experimental rocket is part of a program that may eventually replace the Space Shuttle.
The reusable spacecraft should be fine-- damage was limited to the hull.
It should take a week to repair.
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Danville-Festival


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE# 96-35
GRAPHIC=None


Danville's Festival in the Park has kicked off it's 22nd year.
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VO-NAT
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Scores of vendors lined Ballou (BAH-LEW) Park displaying a variety of arts and crafts.
The yearly festival is geared toward families--and is completely free.
Each year organizers try to draw big name entertainers.
Country star Rhett Akins was this year's visiting artist.
He's also a history buff.
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((RHETT AKINS: ANY CHANCE I GET I DO A LOT OF SINGING ALL THE TIME AND WE'RE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING ELSE SO ANY CHANCE I GET TO HAVE SOME FREE TIME AND WE'RE AROUND A CIVIL WAR AREA, THAT'S WHAT I LIKE TO DO.))
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(----------------) The festival continues tomorrow afternoon from from one until seven.
by SS