23:00-01

News-Head

ANCHOR=Ron

Next on News Seven-- Roanoke police
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VO-NAT
are looking for a North Carolina man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.
23-year-old Robin A. Williams was shot outside her Roanoke home.
O-J Simpson says he wants to fight spousal abuse now by holding a fund raiser.
And the Olympuic torch makes its way through Virginia en route to Atlanta.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None

The News is next.

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ROANOKE-MURDER

ANCHOR=RON
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=DAL
TAPE#96-47
GRAPHIC=Murder

Police are investigating the murder of a Roanoke woman.
Investigators believe her ex-boyfriend may have been the shooter.
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VO-NAT

23-year-old Robin A. Williams was shot around seven this morning outside her Loudon Avenue home.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Family members say her ex-boyfriend 23-year-old Aquilia Barnette allegedly shot his way into the house.
Williams' mother and several children were also home at the time.
They say they were the first to be threatened by Barnette.
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SOT 12:51:01
IN Q=About that time
((REV. JAMES L. GILL/FAMILY FRIEND: ABOUT THAT TIME THE GIRL CAME DOWN THE STEPS AND HEAR THE COMMOTION. AND SHE SAID "WHAT'S GOING ON." THEN HER MOTHER TOLD HER TO RUN.))
SUPER=01-Rev. James L. Gill/Family Friend;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=told her to run
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VO-NAT

Williams apparently fled the house.
Police say Barnette caught up with her at ninth and Loudon.
Investigators say he was trying to force her back in the house when he shot her once in the chest.
Family members tell News 7 Barnette had been stalking Williams for months.
SUPER=03-Roanoke/April 30;

Police report Barnette is suspected of setting Williams' apartment on fire back in April.
Barnette is from Charlotte, North Carolina and police think he may be headed that way.
Barnette is five-six, 140 pounds.
He has brown eyes and black hair.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans and no shirt.
Police say he may be driving a blue Honda with North Carolina plates.
The last three digits read 4-6-5.
Anyone with information is asked to call Roanoke City Police.
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Kiwi-Airlines

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Airplane Safety

Another small low-fare airline is being targeted for safety concerns.
This time it's Kiwi Airlines, which cancelled nine of 58 scheduled flights today.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Atlanta, GA;

Yesterday the F-A-A ordered the budget airline to cut back its flight schedule, saying that some of its pilots and inspectors are not qualified.
Newark-based Kiwi has also cut 10 of 66 flights scheduled for tomorrow.
Some Kiwi passengers support the airline.
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SOT 20:03:22
IN Q=I think the former
((BRUCE HUSEBY/DELAYED PASSENGER: I THINK THE FORMER ARE ADEQUATELY TRAINED. I'VE FLOWN KIWI A LOT. I APPRECIATE ALL THEY'VE DONE TODAY TO HELP US TO READJUST OUR SCHEDULE. AND I THINK THEY'LL BE BACK IN THE AIR AND THAT REALLY DOESN'T BOTHER ME.))
SUPER=01-Bruce Huseby/Delayed Passenger;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=doersn't bother me.
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VO-NAT

Kiwi flies throughout the East Coast.
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Dole-Abortion

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Bob Dole

In an interview with CBS presidential candidate Bob Dole says he is willing to compromise on language concerning the issue of abortion in the G-O-P platform.
Dole says there is room for a variety of views.
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SOT 15:19:58
IN Q=You can be pro-choice
((BOB DOLE/PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: YOU CAN BE PRO-CHOICE AND BE A GOOD REPUBLICAN, PRO-LIFE AND BE A GOOD REPUBLICAN. CONGRESSMAN HYDE AND I HAVE STRONG PRO-LIFE RECORDS BUT WE ALSO RECOGNIZE WE NEED TO BRING PEOPLE INTO THE PARTY.))
SUPER=01-Bob Dole/Presidential Canidate;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=into the party.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Bob Dole

The interview took place after Mr. Dole met with Congressman Henry Hyde, who is the G-O-P Platform Chairman and a noted supporter of the anti-abortion rights agenda.

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Simpson

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=OJ Simpson

O-J Simpson says he wants to help fight spousal abuse.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape;

The former football star plans to hold a black tie fund-raiser at his Brentwood, California estate next week.
Leaders of the Stop the Violence - Increase the Peace Foundation say they appreciate Simpson's help.
Simpson pleaded no contest to abusing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson in 1989.
A Brown family spokeswoman says Simpson is only trying to ``spit-shine his image.''
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George-Mason

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=sly
TAPE#96-40
GRAPHIC=Murder

Three hard blows to the head appear to have caused the death of a Virginia college student whose body was found near Philadelphia.
That according to an autopsy report.
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VO-NAT

22 year old Aimee Willard was a standout athlete in women's lacrosse and soccer--number 20--at George Mason University in Fairfax.
SUPER=03-Philadelphia/Thursday;

Willard was from the Philadelphia area, and her body was found in a suburb of that city Thursday.
Police say she had been severely beaten. Her blood-stained car was found nearby, still running.
Investigators say they have a number of leads and expect to make an arrest in the case.
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Saunders

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#96-43
GRAPHIC=None

An allegation of police brutality against Roanoke City officers--
9-year-old Jawward Saunders says he injured his head Thursday as police forced him into a cruiser in the Hurt Park area and began questioning him.
Saunders' mother later took her son to hospital where he received stitches.
Now a local community group has become involved, with members maintaining police acted without reason.
But they say this is not new in black neighborhoods.
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SOT 03:24:42
IN Q=They disrespect the
((JEANETTE MANNS/SCLC REPRESENTATIVE: THEY DISRESPECT THE YOUNG MEN UP THERE THEY GO TO THEM AND PAT THEM DOWN AND TELL THEM THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE SELLING DRUGS. IF YOU SEE ME THERE AND KNOW THAT I'VE COMMITTED A CRIME THEN PICK ME UP. BUT IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ME COMMIT A CRIME DON'T BOTHER ME. THE HARRASSMENT MUST STOP.))
SUPER=01-Jeanette Manns/SCLC Representative;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=harrassment must stop.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None

No one from the Roanoke police department was available for comment today.
Tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE

Still to come on News 7 at Eleven,
Summer safety tips--including keeping the kids safe at the pool. It's the topic of this week's On Record.
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VO-NAT

And,
an industrial mishap forces some Roanoke families from their homes.
We'll have details.
But first, let's check in with Kimberly.
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ANCHOR=Kimberly
Wx ad lib
Okay, Ron--
The summer sizzle continues-- we could however see a few scattered thunderstorms in the higher elevations tonight that might cool things off a bit.
It certainly was a day for air conditioning-- as we run through today's list of highs and lows... Roll Lake Levels MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#1
Roll
TALENT=Kimberly
SS=NONE
SUPER=#C-380; Weather Roll
SUPER=80-90/65/0.00/90/65/0.00/87/60/0.00/86/57/0.00;
SUPER=81-93/65/0.00/97/67/0.00/86/60/0.00;
SUPER=82-7.19/plus/4.96/26.27/plus/7.57;
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Brzonkala

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=sly
TAPE#96-45
GRAPHIC=Christy Brzonkala

Lawyers involved in Christy Brzonkala's lawsuit against two Virginia Tech football players have been watching a federal court case in Connecticut.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File

Brzonkala says the Tech players raped her in their dorm room in September of 1994. Her lawsuit is based in part on the federal Violence Against Women Act, passed by Congress in 1994. This week that law was upheld by a federal judge in Connecticut, in a matter involving alleged domestic violence. Attorneys for the two Tech players have argued the law is unconstitutional.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Christy Brzonkala

Brzonkala's attorney reportedly says the Connecticut ruling can only help her client's case.
A Roanoke federal court judge is expected to decide sometime within the next few weeks whether the Violence Against Women Act can be used in the Brzonkala lawsuit.

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Ammonia-Leak

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-41
GRAPHIC=None

An ammonia leak forced the closing of four city blocks and the evacuation of nine homes in Roanoke this morning.
A compressor blew up at Roanoke Cold Storage.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Fire fighters evacuated nearby families as a precaution.
Traffic around Wasena Avenue and Eighth Street was also blocked off for about two hours.
The line leaking ammonia was hooked up to a 10-thousand pound supply.
And officials say around 500 pounds escaped.
Fire fighters sprayed the ammonia cloud with water to dissipate it.
No one was injured in the incident.
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Habitat-Humanity

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11P
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-46
GRAPHIC=None

The arms of Habitat for Humanity are reaching a little farther today.
A chapter in Bedford city is now up and running.
And members say they're ready to build homes.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford;

The group has been working for several years to raise the money to start construction.
Today they broke ground for their first TWO homes.
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SOT 9:58:33
IN Q=we hope that
((REV. SARA HUDSON/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: WE HOPE THAT IN THE MONTHS AND YEARS TO COME WE WILL BE ABLE TO IMPROVE PROPERTY IN BEDFORD AND TAKE SOME OF THE VACANT AND CONDEMNED HOUSES AND IMPROVE THOSE LOTS BUT BUILDING HABITAT HOUSES.))
SUPER=01-Rev. Sara Hudson/Habitat For Humanity;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=building habitat houses
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VO-NAT

The Strawberry Association and Southern Baptist Churches in the Bedford area helped make these houses possible.
Habitat For Humanity helps people who normally couldn't afford to build a home.
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On-Record

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#96-55
GRAPHIC=On Record

School's out--and that means kids are flocking to pools, swimming holes, and lakes.
As Jean Jadhon reports, it makes sense to keep one eye on your child and the other on the water.
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SOT
IN Q=The cool water
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; :00
SUPER=01-Nancy Warren/Water Safety Instructor; :12
SUPER=@Jean1; :42
RUNS=1:45
OUT Q=News 7 Roanoke."

(( The cool water on a hot day. It's hard to resist- but before you take the plunge- take a minute to remember the pool can be dangerous.
THE BIG BLUE WATER TOY. EVERYONE LOOKS AT THE POOL AND SAYS OH THE BIG BLUE WATER TOY... HAS DANGERS ATTACKED TO IT. LIFE THREATENING DANGERS.
Prevention is key to avoiding trouble. For starters, know your limits.
If you did not swim over the winter, you've lost half of what you could do at the end of last summer. So If you swam ten laps then, start with five now. Same goes for kids.
If someone does need help, know the basics. IF SOMONE'S IN TROUBLE THE NATURAL INSTINCT IS TO JUMP IN AFTER THEM. THAT SHOULD BE A LAST RESORT. A BETTER OPTION: THROW THEM SOMETHING LIKE THIS RED CROSS CERTIFIED RESCUE TUBE.
If the victim is close enough extend anything you can, a beach towel or pole... and pull the person in.
Your best bet- swim at a pool with lifeguards, But don't count on them to watch your kids. With a full pool- they can not see everything. ACCIDENTS HAPPIN IN A THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE AND THEY'RE GONE.
Four to six minutes under water and a child can be brain dead.
And don't count on swimmies or water wings- They are not considered protection. It even says so the product.
So if you're going swimming remember, Safety, Prevention and paying attention- IF YOU WATCH, IF YOU PAY ATTENTION IF YOU DO EVERYTHING RIGHT YOU MAY TAKE A CHILD HOME. IF YOU DON'T YOU WONT)) YOU'RE BETTING YOUR CHILD'S LIFE AND IT'S NOT WORTH IT.))
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=On Record

Find out more about water safety at the pool or lake, along with ways to keep food safe at barbeques this summer- Join Jean for On Record tomorrow morning at eleven here on WDBJ-7.
Tease#2
Soft Music Under
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=none

There's much more to come on News 7 at 11, including-
A one-year-later update on severe flooding in Roanoke's Garden City neighborhood.
Will a federal agency buy the effected properties?
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VO-NAT

And,
The Olympic torch is safe and sound in North Carolina-- after winding its way through Virginia.
Stay with us.
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MUSIC UP FULL
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June-Flooding

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-44
GRAPHIC=Flood Aftermath

One year ago this month the Roanoke neighborhood of Garden City suffered through its worst flooding ever.
Despite the time that has passed, the experience has some families considering a move out of the neighborhood.
Denise Allen explains.
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SOT
IN Q=Last June
SUPER=04-Home Video-June 28, 1995; :00
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :19
SUPER=01-Greg Reed/Roanoke City Civil Engineer; :32
SUPER=01-Dennis Tinsley/Garden City Resident; :44
SUPER=@Denise1; 1:12
RUNS=1:29
OUT Q=News 7

((Last June four inches of rain fell in Roanoke in just a little over an hour.
The already saturated ground and high creeks couldn't hold the additional water.
Garden City residents experienced the worst flooding that neighborhood has ever seen.
In the year since, eight residents have been working with city officials.
The Garden City Task Force is seeking a two million dollar grant from federal disaster authorities.
This money would be used to buy OUT 42 homes and businesses along Garden City Blvd.
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SOT tape 1 10:27:05
IN Q=it's a large
((GREG REED/CIVIL ENGINEER: IT'S A LARGE PROJECT THAT HAS NOT BEEN DONE IN REGION THREE. FEMA IS DIVIDED INTO THREE REGIONS. REGION THREE IN PHILADELPHIA, THIS WILL BE THEIR FIRST HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
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SOT TAPE 1 13:28:00
IN Q=IT'S BEEN
((DENNIS TINSLEY/GARDEN CITY RESIDENT: IT'S BEEN A JOINT EFFORT. IT ISN'T THE RESIDENTS TELLING THE CITY WHAT TO DO IT'S RESIDENT AND CITY OFFICIALS WORKING TOGETHER.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=WORKING TOGETHER

The federal government subsidizes flood insurance.
Reed says in certain cases the government finds it cost effective to buyout properties prone to flooding.
The buyouts are voluntary.
Reed says a questionnaire sent to Garden City residents show that many are willing to sell.
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SOT tape 1 10:29:07
IN Q=the indication
((REED: THE INDICATION IS IT WILL BE FAIR MARKET VALUE BEFORE THE FLOOD OF EACH HOME.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=OF EACH HOME
STAND UP TAPE 2 14:04:04 ((DENISE ALLEN/NEWS 7: THE GARDEN CITY TASK FORCE EXPECTS TO HEAR FROM FEMA BY THE END OF THE SUMMER. THAT'S WHEN THEY'LL KNOW IF FEMA WILL FUND THE MITIGATION PROJECT AND HOW MUCH MONEY IT WILL GRANT FOR HOUSE REMOVAL. TASK FORCE MEMBERS SAY IF THE MONEY IS AWARDED TO THE GARDEN CITY PROJECT PROPERTY BUYOUTS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY. DENISE ALLEN NEWS 7.))))

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Tornado-Damage

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Tornado

It was over in a second, according to witnesses of a tornado that struck overnight in eastern Michigan.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Frankenmuth, MI;

The strong winds damaged two dozen homes and five businesses.
Some trees were ripped right out of the ground.
There are shattered windows and leveled buildings.
The storm knocked out power to almost the entire city of Frankenmuth
Two counties declared a state of emergency, and many roads are closed due to flooding.
However, no injuries have been reported.
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Wx-Tape
SUPER=305-90/65/95/1988/46/1992/80/67/65/W-6mph/29.88/s;

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S-Horse

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-14
GRAPHIC=Roanoke Valley Horse Show

Tonight's 50 thousand dollar grad prix had an international flavor to it as Columbia show jumping rider Manuel Torres captured first place.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Salem; :00

A good crowd was on hand to watch the largest field ever assembled for the grand prix; over 30 entries.
After the initial heat, Columbian team member Manuel Torres took over in the jump off, where the riders and horses are judged both on faults and time. Torres and cartajena rounded the course in just over 32 seconds without fault! he wins 15 thousand dollars.
The second place purse wasn't to shabby. Elizabeth Solter and Flurtaious won 11 grand. The key to the top two spots was quick animals and respect.
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SOT
IN Q="The american
((MANUEL TORRES/COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL TEAM:)) ((ELIZABETH SOLTER/2ND-11 THOUSAND DOLLARS WON:))
SUPER=01-Manuel Torres/Columbia International Team; :00
SUPER=01-Elizabeth Solter/2nd Place-11 Thousand Dollars Won; :16
RUNS=:24
OUT Q=...fast horse too"
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S-Trucks

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=R-33
GRAPHIC=Bristol

Speaking of horse power, there was thousands of it at Bristol Raceway tonight for the NASCAR Super truck Coca-Cola 200.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Bristol, TN/ESPN; :00

15 laps into the event, the first caution would fall. MIke Hurlbert was one of several drivers involved. MIke Skinner is your leader at this point.
The third caution on the night came out around lap 78. 7 drivers bit the bullet, including harry Gant and rookie points leader Brian Ruffner, who qualified 6th. Jack Sprague started the meley out of turn two.
Skinner won the 10 thousand dollar halfway Gatorade challenge.
Watch Mike Bliss's vantage point in his Ford. Bobby Gill puts him on his side. and Bliss slides down the track out of turn 4, part of the catch fence is gone.
The race was red flagged for around an hour and the 200 lap coca-cola 600 is not over.
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S-Qualify

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=Michigan International Raceway

Every single Winston Cup driver made the field in second round qualifying for tomorrow's Miller 400...that's because there were 40 entries for 40 spots. NASCAR historians don't remember any other time when every competitor stood on the previous days' speed.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Myrtle Beach, SC; :00

In Busch Grand National racing, David Green won the Carolina Pride/Red Dog 250 today. The victory is the second for Green and his Caterpillar Chevrolet. Now here's a look at the remaining field for tomorrow's Winston CUP Miller 400. PINNACLE BOARDS
SUPER=400-26/Darrell Waltrip/181.593/27/Ken Schrader/28/Bobby Hillin/29/Kyle
Petty/30/Dale Jarrett
SUPER=401-31/Wally Dallenbach/32/Ernie Irvan/33/Hut Stricklin/34/Ward
Burton/35/Robert Pressley
SUPER=401-36/Dave Marcis/37/Johnny Benson/38/Loy Allen/39/Todd Bodine/40/Jimmy
Spencer
RUNS=:15
OC=...Jimmy Spencer
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S-Baseball

ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-11
GRAPHIC=Yankees

The New York Yankees scored 9 runs in the 6th to beat Cleveland today at Jacobs field.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Cleveland, OH/FOX; :00

A scary moment early in the game. This could be trouble....or could it..Omar vasquel avoids Albert belle and Kenny Lofton plus makes the catch.
Many still fuming over the lack of punishment on Belle, who returned form a two game suspension and went 3 for 5. They love him at Jacobs, His double sets up the first run.
Manny Ramirez then drives him in on SUPER=35-New York/=11/Cleveland/==9;
another two bagger.
The Yankees did come back. Rubin Sierra says good bye to this pitch, a three run homer that tied the game at 5 all in the 6th. Rubin hit homers from both sides of the plate. Yanks win 11-9.
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S-MLB

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-12
GRAPHIC=Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles hit 3 homers in their last at bat for a come from behind win over Kansas City today.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Baltimore, MD/Royals vs. Orioles; :00

The Birds were trailing 3-nothing and had only 2 hits off the Royals Tim Belcher after 8 innings. Rafael Palmeiro followed a Roberto Alomar double with this two run homer, 3-2 KC.
SUPER=35-Baltimore/==5/Kansas City/==3;
Bobby Bonilla then smacked this solo shot off reliever Jeff Montgomery to tie the game at 3 all.
With two outs, Mark Smith connects on the game winner. a two run blast to win the game, O's 5-3. now the numbers!!!
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S-Score

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=none
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Chyron in motion
IN Q=first score
RUNS=:40
OUT Q=last score
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Sports tease

ANCHOR=steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=none

Still to come tonight, the NHL draft hits St.Louis today, all the rivers made the field in the Miller 400 2nd round qualifying, we will explain,
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VO-NAT

and Roy Stanley explains how a little family dun turned into some series two wheel racing.
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S-NHL

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-13
GRAPHIC=NHL

St. Louis was the site of the National Hockey League draft today.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-St. Louis, MO; :00

18 year old Chris Phillips, the 7th rated defenseman on the Canada national junior team was the top pick. He goes to the Ottawa Senators. the 6'2" 200 pounder is the total package, he's strong, mobile, tough smart, skilled and a leader.
Russian Andrei Zyuzin was the second overall pick. He is also a defender and goes to the san Jose Sharks.
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S-Trial

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-10
GRAPHIC=Atlanta Olympics

The Olympic track and field trials continued today in Atlanta.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Atlanta, GA/ESPN; :00

Stadium fans breathed a sigh of relief when Dan O'Brien fina;;y made an Olympic team. Before the 1992 games, O'Brien was touted as one of the two best Decathletes in the world; destined for a medal. But he did not MAKE the Olympics because he failed in the Pole vault. 4 years later, He tried again...and he makes it!!!
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ANCHOR=Steve
SS=Hold Olympics

Michael Johnson unofficially set a world record in winning his 200 meters semifinals. His time of 19.70 seconds actually beat the current world record but his time won't be recognized because he ran with a tailwind.
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S-Moto

ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-8
GRAPHIC=Moto Cross

In other racing..of the two wheeled variety, Roy Stanley visited with some budding business folks who have turned a little family fun into the newest Motorcross track in the area.
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SOT
IN Q="Four years
SUPER=03-Willis; :00
SUPER=01-Betty Martin/Track Owner; :22
SUPER=01-Marty Carr/C Rider; 1:01
SUPER=07-Greg "Hippie" Price; 1:11
SUPER=@Roy1; 1:22
RUNS=1:34
OUT Q= .........sports(dissolve out of Video)
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((Four Years ago Betty and Richard Martin turned a part of their property in Willis into a small motocross practice track for their son.
The Martins never dreamed of racing the track but that changed. Several riders from the area started showing up and now the Martins run the Powerline Motorcross Playground.)) ((BETTY MARTIN/TRACK OWNER: )) ((The Track is not sanctioned by the A-M-A but once a month 20 to 25 B and C riders show up to race.
The track is a mile long and it features several interesting jumps and the Martins are always making the necessary changes.
A small fee is charged on race day but the majority of that is returned to the drivers as prize money.
And prize money is not important to the riders that show up at the track on weekends.)) ((MARTY CARR/C RIDER: )) ((GREG "HIPPIE" PRICE/C RIDER: )) ((ROY STANDUP: ))
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Torch

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

Virginia has done its part in escorting the Olympic Torch to Atlanta.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond;

Thousands of spectators turned out to watch the torch as it left Richmond this morning
While the torch was in the Commonwealth, more than 200 Virginians carried it.
That group included an 84- year- old who admitted he didn't exactly sprint his two tenths of a mile.
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SOT 20:31:16
IN Q=I didn't run,
((NELSON SLAVIN/TORCH CARRIER: I DIDN'T RUN, I DIDN'T TROT, I WALKED, AND IT WAS GREAT, I DIDN'T FEEL TIRED. ))
SUPER=01-Nelson Slavin/Torch Carrier;
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=FEEL TIRED
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VO-NAT

The flame will arrive in Atlanta for the start of the games on July 19th. (----------------)