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1-News-Head

ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT


Next on News Seven--
Virginia Beach residents clean up the mess "Bertha" left behind.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None


And the V-M-I Board of Visitors met again today to discuss the future of the school.

Sports-Head


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE


In sports, The field is set for the Jiffy Lube 300 in New Hampshire Mike Stevens checks in with a report on the Commonwealth Games and the Braves beat the Marlins.
WX-Head
TALENT=Kimberly
SS=None


We'll take a look at Tropical Storm Bertha, as she continues spinning along the northeastern coastline.
Meanwhile, partly to mostly sunny skies are forecast where we live.

VMI


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6
WRITER=KHu
TAPE# 96-48
GRAPHIC=VMI


Virginia Military Institute is still pondering what to do about last month's Supreme Court ruling on co-education.
The school's Board of Visitors met again today.
But Keith Humphry says the board still hasn't decided how to respond to the court order.
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SUPER=03-Lexington; :00
SUPER=01-Jim Roberts/VMI Board Member; :07
SUPER=01-Bill Berry/VMI Board President; :33 Quick!!
SUPER=01-Steve Fogleman/VMI Alumni Assn. President; :46
SUPER=@keith1; 1:27
SUPER=01-Major General Josiah Bunting/VMI Superintendent; 1:37
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Board members have been meeting for three days, largely discussing other issues.
Today, but they decided to...
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((DEVELOP A PLAN OF CO-EDUCATION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD.))
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The board HAS to begin planning to admit women.
While the alumni are poised on a distance ridgetop trying to marshal the cavalry for a last- minute charge in the name of taking over the institute, making it a private school, The Board of Visitors has no choice but to begin exploring ways of complying with the Supreme Court's decision.
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((while we are deeply disappointed by that dECISION, we will obey it.))
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In the meantime the alumni Association and the Alumni Foundation are scrambling to figure out whether they can afford to buy the place.
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((STEVE FOGLEMAN/ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: WE'VE JUST GOT SOME QUESTIONS WE'VE GOT TO RESOLVE OURSELVES, AND THEN WE'VE GOT TO PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS.))
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The Board itself cannot take any steps to make this a private institution.
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((as a state agency, we can't take ourselves over. ))
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Those Alumni agencies could ask the Commonwealth to sell it to them, however, even if the Board fails to endorse the request.
The alumni agencies and the Board of visitors are approaching it along two parallel paths.
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((the board of visitors is examining coeducation. the alumni agencies are examining privitization. and we will reach a conclusion to both of those paths in sept. ))
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((i would think 1998 would be a preferable date, however that's very speculative))
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But General Bunting adds it is up to the Chief Federal judge in Roanoke to approve a plan and set the timetable.
Keith Humphry, NEWS 7.))

Bertha


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE# 96-47
GRAPHIC=None


Bertha checked in and out of Virginia overnight with a lot of sound and fury-- but only downed trees, damaged utility lines, and a sandy mess on the coast.
Farther inland, she spawned at least two tornadoes, but NO injuries.
Ellen Qualls wraps up the visit of the hurricane-turned-tropical storm.
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SUPER=03-Virginia Beach/Last Night; :00
SUPER=04-Today; :09
SUPER=01-George Thomas/Marine Scientist; :16
SUPER=01-Jeff Loomis/Virginia Beach Resident; :
SUPER=01-Rena Test/Virginia Beach Resident; :28
SUPER=@Ellen1; :39
SUPER=01-Jerry Sweane/Coastal Geologist; :20
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OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Sandbridge.

(( She was at her worst in Virginia, an awe-inspiring experience.
But a long trip across North Carolina wore Bertha out.
Today, evidence of her visit was tough to find, and cleaned up quickly.
SOT 02:46:26 SATURDAY TAPE TWO

((GEORGE THOMAS/MARINE SCIENTIST: LOOKS LIKE THE LOWER PART OF THE BEACH HAS BEEN DEFLATED. THERE COULD BE SOME PROBLEMS UP THE BEACH. IT DIDN'T LOOK LIKE THERE WAS MUCH OVERWASH OVER THE ROAD.))
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sot SATURDAY TAPE TWO 02:42:10

((JEFF LOOMIS/VIRGINIA BEACH RESIDENT: I REMEMBER WORSE. I WAS REALLY HOPING THAT IT WOULD BRING UP A LOT OF REALLY GOOD SURF.))
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SOT SATURDAY TAPE TWO 03:08:01

((RENA TEST/VIRGINIA BEACH RESIDENT: I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A TREE ACROSS MY CAR AND STUFF LIKE THAT. BUT THERE WASN'T. I MEAN, YOU KNOW, THE BAY WAS FLOODED. THE DOCKS WERE UNDER WATER AND EVERYTHING. SO YOU KNOW, I MEAN IT WAS FUN.))
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sot STANDUP SATURDAY TAPE TWO 02;36:30

((THE BERTHA STORY HAS A MORAL FOR VIRGINIANS -- WHO HAVEN'T SEEN A DIRECT HIT FROM A HURRICANE SINCE THE 60'S. THIS WASN'T ONE EITHER. IT WAS A TROPICAL STORM BY THE TIME IT GOT HERE.))
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But whether you're on the coast, or in the flood-prone mountains, these rapidly changing storms should always demand respect.
SOT FRIDAY TAPE THREE 10:12:10

((JERRY SWEANE/COASTAL GEOLOGIST: IF YOU DON'T MIND ME BEING FACETIOUS, I THINK IT WAS LAST YEAR PAT ROBERTSON SAID HE PRAYS FOR THIS AREA AND STORMS BYPASS US...HIT REALLY HARD.))
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Bertha came early.
A long, and potentially deadly season will test everyone's theories about the big one.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Sandbridge.))

Sowers


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-55
GRAPHIC=None


Brian Sowers touched many lives.
And to honor his memory many people turned out for Brian Sowers Day at the Vinton War Memorial.
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VO-NAT


17- year-old Brian Sowers, volunteered much of his time to his church and community.
He died last month from an undiagnosed illness.
SUPER=03-Vinton;


Today his friends came out for a day of fun.
Several bands donated their talent.
There were two lines for the dunking booth-- one to sit on the hot seat-- the other to throw the balls.
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SOT 9:55:46
IN Q=i just had

((VANESSA SOWERS/BRIAN'S MOTHER: I JUST HAD NO IDEA HE HAD THIS TYPE OF INFLUENCE ON THIS MANY PEOPLE. IT'S BEEN OVERWHELMING. I'M PROUD OF EVERYONE OF THEM . I'M PROUD OF WHAT BRIAN DID TO CAUSE THIS MANY PEOPLE TO SHOW UP.))
SUPER=01-Vanessa Sowers/Brian's Mother;
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OUT Q=to show up
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VO-NAT


Many churches in the area helped organize the fund raising event.
The Sowers do not have medical insurance.
And all the money raised today will help them pay medical expenses.
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SOT 9:58:03
IN Q=we constantly

((WE CONSTANTLY ARE THANKING THEM. TELLING THEM HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE IT AND THAT WE LOVE THEM ALL AND I'M JUST PROUD THEY THOUGHT ENOUGH OF BRIAN.))
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OUT Q=ENOUGH OF BRIAN
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None


The Center for Disease Control is testing blood samples to determine Brian's cause of death.
The Brian Sowers Fund has been set up at the Vinton Branch of NATIONSbank for those who would like to make a donation.
Tease#1

HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Keith
SS=NONE


Still to come on News 7 at Six-
The race to represent Virginia in the U-S Senate continues.
John Warner and Mark Warner made their way through Southwest Virginia this weekend.
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VO-NAT


And,
The halls of Natural Bridge High School may once again be bustling with activity.
But first, let's check in with Kimberly...
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ANCHOR=Kim

wx ad lib
Okay, Ron--
What's now Tropical Storm Bertha has crossed the mid- Atlantic and is now hurrying up the Northeast coast.
We'll have the latest satellite imagery.
Meanwhile, closer to home, a few showers fell around the area this afternoon.
Let's check out some of the numbers of the day... Roll Lake Level MUSIC UP FULL
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Deschamps


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE#96-48
GRAPHIC=Business News


More jobs will be coming to Rockbridge County.
That's if Des Champs (DAY-schomps) Labs gets the nod from the board of supervisors.
The company is hoping to purchase a former high school.
Jay Moore reports.
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IN Q=Nicholas Des Champs
SUPER=03-Natural Bridge Station; :00
SUPER=01-Nicholas Des Champs/Des Champs Labs; :11
SUPER=01-Maynard Reynolds/Rockbridge Co. Board of Supervisors; :32
SUPER=@Jay1; 1:20
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(( Nicholas Des Champs is taking steps to renovate the former Natural Bridge High School for his business expansion.
He's in the final stages of purchasing the property from the County Board of Supervisors.
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IN Q=We needed office

((NICHOLAS DES CHAMPS/DES CHAMPS LABS: WE NEEDED OFFICE SPACE AND THEY HAD A SCHOOL THAT NEEDED A LITTLE WORK. I THINK WE CAN MAKE IT WORK. ))
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OUT Q=make it work.


If the deal goes through...
The school will house Des Champs' two newly formed subsidiaries.
One for leasing its products, the other.. will produce electronic cooling equipment.
The company plans to move its sales, marketing, and product development to the school.
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SOT 5:53:44
IN Q=Dr. Des Champs

((MAYNARD REYNOLDS/ROCKBRIDGE CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: DR DES CHAMPS HAS BEEN A GOOD NEIGHBOR TO ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY SINCE HE'S BEEN HERE. I'M WELL PLEASED WITH WHAT'S TRANSPIRED SO FAR IN THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. ))
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OUT Q=high school.


The former home to the Rockets opened in 19-39 and CLOSED in '92 due to consolidation.
Since then it HAS NOT been maintained.
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IN Q=When you look

((NICHOLAS DES CHAMPS/DES CHAMPS LABS: WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE BUILDING AND THE WORK THAT HAS TO BE DONE. YOU REALLY DON'T LOOK AT HOW IT'S DETERIORATED OVER THREE OR FOUR YEARS. YOU LOOK AT THE STRUCTURE AND YOU ENVISION WHAT IT CAN BE AND THAT'S WHAT I HAD TO DO.))
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Des Champs opened in 19-90.
The company manufactures a device that ventilates a building while saving energy at the same time.
Just last summer it built a new structure on the last available space in the industrial park.
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SOT 5:54:25
IN Q=I think it's going

((REYNOLDS: I THINK IT'S GOING TO BE GOOD FOR DES CHAMPS LABS AND IT'S GOING TO BE GOOD FOR ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY. ))
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OUT Q=for Rockbridge County.
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((JAY MOORE/REPORTING: DES CHAMPS SAYS HE HOPES TO HAVE THE DEAL WRAPPED UP WITH COUNTY BY THE END OF THE MONTH. AS FOR THE BUILDING, IT SHOULD TAKE A YEAR BEFORE IT'S COMPLETELY RENOVATED. IN NATURAL BRIDGE, JAY MOORE NEWS 7.))
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Warner


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-56
GRAPHIC=Campaign 96


The two Warners running for the U- S Senate made stops in Southwest Virginia this weekend.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


Republican JOHN Warner visited with members of the American Legion today.
Warner told Legioneers that the U-S needs to take a stronger stand against terrorism and provide more security for troops overseas.
SUPER=04-Last Night;


Challenger MARK Warner stopped in Roanoke LAST NIGHT to talk with Legion members.
The Democrat says the U-S needs to keep investing in military research to maintain it's military might.
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ANCHOR=Ron
SS=None


Both candidates addressed the American Legion Department of Virginia at the 78th Annual Convention.


Safe-Haven


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=Six
WRITER=Dal
TAPE# 96-53
GRAPHIC=None


A program in Bedford is offering teenagers a safe place to go.
Safe Haven has been open for a year and already its making an impact.
Denise Allen has more.
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SUPER=03-Bedford;
SUPER=01-Jajuan Oliver/Safe Haven Participant;
SUPER=01-Nakia Shelton/Safe Haven;
SUPER=@DENISE1;
SUPER=01-Paul Carper/Safe Haven Participant;
SUPER=01-Bill McGuire/Safe Haven;
SUPER=01-Libby Oliver/Safe Haven;
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This is more than just a softball game.
It's a part of a program that brings adults and children together.
Safe Haven's home is a trailer in the parking lot of Rain Tree Apartments in Bedford.
It houses educational programs such as "Sexuality and You," and seminars on "Teen Parenting."
But fun is also apart of the program.
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SOT 12:43:15
IN Q=i like the

((JAJUAN OLIVER/SAFE HAVEN PARTICIPANT: I LIKE THE WAY WE GET TO GO ON TRIPS FOR FREE. WE GO VARIOUS PLACES THAT MOST KIDS DON'T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO.))
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OUT Q=OPPORTUNITY TO GO
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IN Q=ALL OF THEIR

((NAKIA SHELTON/SAFE HAVEN: ALL OF THEIR PARENTS WORK AND WE TRY TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM JUST TAKE THEM OUT AND KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE.))
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OUT Q=OUT OF TROUBLE

STAND UP 13:33:58 DENISE ALLEN/NEWS 7: OUTINGS SUCH AS THIS SOFTBALL GAME ARE JUST A PART OF SAFE HAVEN. ORGANIZERS SAY THE PEACE PATROL IS ONE WAY THEY TRY TO TEACH THESE CHILDREN TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
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SOT 12:47:04
IN Q=we go into

((PAUL CARPER/SAFE HAVE PARTICIPANT: WE GO INTO THE COUNTY HOME AND HELP OLD PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE PEOPLE TO COME AND VISIT THEM. WE TRY TO MAKE PEACE.))
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OUT Q=MAKE PEACE
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SOT 12:36:25
IN Q=I'VE BEEN HERE

((BILL MCGUIRE/SAFE HAVEN: I'VE BEEN HERE SINCE AUGUST, THE BEGINNING. AND I'VE SEEN GROWTH IN THE KIDS' LIVES AND IT'S BEEN REAL POSITIVE FOR ME AND FOR THEM.))
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IN Q=THE ATTITUDES

((LIBBY OLIVER/SAFE HAVEN: THE ATTITUDES HAVE CHANGED IN A LOT OF THEM. THEY LISTEN MORE THAN THEY USED TO, THEY DON'T CREATE AS MUCH OF A PROBLEM FOR US NOW.))
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The Safe Haven program also offers assistance with homework.
During the school year tutors help the children every day after school.
The children say all of these activities make Safe Haven a cool place to hang out.
And next month instead of softball, it's a trip to Kings Dominion and Washington, D.C.
Denise Allen News 7.
Tease#2

SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE


When News 7 continues...
Kimberly will bring us the weather story-- including where Bertha is right now.
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VO-NAT


And,
Roanokers where gazing skyward last evening.
We will see why people had stiff necks later in the newscast.
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Golden-Knights


ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=jja
TAPE#96-45
GRAPHIC=NONE


How would you like to jump thousands of feet out of a plane?
It's not for everyone- but for the Golden Knights it's a way of life.
The U-S Army team last night helped open the commonwealth games at Victory Stadium.
Jean Jadhon went aboard the plane with the team to see what it's like.
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SUPER=01-Sgt. Travis Belt/Golden Knight; 12-15 very quick!!
SUPER=@Jean1; 22-26 quick!
SUPER=01-Corp. Brian Mayer/Golden Knight; 1:10
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((Imagine jumping out of this plane-
It's all in a day's work for this elite group.
They are the United States Army Golden Knights-
The group jumps between 4 and five hundred times a year.
SGT. TRAVIS BELT/GOLDEN KNIGHT: I DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.. IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL
Maybe not a big deal for this group but something that takes a great deal of training-
JEAN JADHON: SO WHAT'S IT LIKE TO FLY WITH THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS. WE DECIDED TO SUIT UP AND FIND OUT.
Taking off with the team is different than your typical flight. or starters it's loud.
The doors to the plane are wide open- but you see some great views.
The team suits up- checks their gear out- goes over their planned jump- and then takes the stop out of the plane- This jump from about 3 thousand feet. CORP. BRIAN MAYER/GOLDEN KNIGHT: AT THAT ALTITUDE YOU DON'T GET THE SENSE YOU'RE FALLING BECAUSE YOU'RE SO HIGH UP IN THE AIR SO IT'S EXACTLY LIKE YOU'RE FLYING. STAFF SGT KRIS WARD/GOLDEN KNIGHT: THE ONLY THING YOU'RE REALLY THINKING ABOUT IS HOW IT LOOKS TO THE CROWD.
Definitely a crowd pleaser here- the team members hit on their mark X'd on the ground. IF YOU PUT YOUR ARMS FORWARD YOU GO BACKWARD. USING YOUR LEGS, ARMS, AND SHOULDER AS FLIGHT CONTROLS YOU CAN MANUEVER YOUR BODY INTO ANY SERIES OF MOVEMENTS YOU'D LIKE TO DO.
This group says it feels like flying- it's exciting and they say. I LOVE IT. IT'S THE BEST JOB IN THE ARMY. Jean Jadhon, News 7 Roanoke.))

Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#tease
GRAPHIC=NONE


And coming up, The field is set for the Jiffy Lube 300 at New Hampshire a couple of drivers talk about the race.
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VO-NAT ENG#


And we'll check in on the second day of the Commonwealth games throughout the Roanoke Valley.
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S-Games


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-8
GRAPHIC=COMMONWEALTH GAMES


The Commonwealth Games of Virginia began last Saturday, but the heaviest competition throughout the valley is taking place this weekend.
Mike Stevens has a look at some of today's action.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/Star City Skating; :00
SUPER=01-Scott Setchel/Roller Hockey Coordinator; :14
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Hilltop Lanes; :30
SUPER=01-Harold Stultz/Bowling Coordinator; :42
SUPER=03-Roanoke/The River's Edge; 1:06
SUPER=01-Carol Schmidt/Soccer Coordinator; 1:15
SUPER=@mike1; 1:27
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OUT Q=...NEWS 7 SPORTS."
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S-Racing


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=R-33
GRAPHIC=New Hampshire


The Jiffy Lube 300 at the New Hampshire International Speedway gets underway tomorrow in Loudon.
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VO-NAT #eng
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Ernie Irvan will start 6th, he posted a lap of 128.320 miles per hour to secure the spot during first round qualifying yesterday. He is looking for a higher finish than that.
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((ERNIE IRVAN/DRIVER OF HAVOLINE THUNDERBIRD: LAST TIME I WAS THERE, I DOMINATED THE RACE FOR ABOUT EVERYWHERE BUT THE LAST 50 LAPS AND GOT TOUCHED UP NI SOME STUFF AND WOUND UP WINNING THE RACE. BUT I HAD SOME ...THINK LOUDON'S A GREAT RACTRACK IT'S GOT GREAT OWNERS, AND WE LIKE TO GO UP THERE AND MEET A LOT OF DIFFERENT CROWD.))
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First round qualifying did not turn out so well for Jeremy Mayfield. Cale Yarborough's driver spun the RCA Ford during his run and will start 39th. To him, that qualifying run symbolized the first half of the season.
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((JEREMY MAYFIELD/DRIVER OF RCA FORD: WHAT YOU ALWAYS HOPE IS THAT THINGS WILL GET BETTER AND WE USE THE FIRST PART OF THE SEASON AS A TEST SESSION YOU TAKE EVERYTHING YOU LEARN THE FIRST PART AND YOU TRY TO MAKE THINKG BETTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND, AND WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD YEAR.))
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OUT Q=...have a good year"
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S-Qualify


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=New Hampshire


Rain washed out the final round of qualifying for the Jiffy Lube 300 at the New Hampshire International Speedway.
So Here is how the cars that failed to qualify yesterday will line up for tomorrow's race. wipe to boards
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SUPER=X5016;
SUPER=0107-26. Brett Bodine//27. John Andretti//28. Morgan Shepherd//29. Jimmy

Spencer//30. Ward Burton;
SUPER=X5009
SUPER=0107-31. Michael Waltrip//32. Rick Mast//33. Bobby Hillin//34. Dave

Marcis//35. Greg Sacks;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0107-36. Randy MacDonald//37. Bill Elliott//38. Johnny Benson//39.

Jeremy Mayfield//40. W. Dallenbach;
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S-MLB


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-9
GRAPHIC=MLB Logo


John Smoltz threw his second two hitter of the season as the Braves Beat Florida 3 to nothing.
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SUPER=03-Atlanta, GA/FOX SPORTS; :


The Olympic insignia on the side of the highway in Atlanta.
Smoltz would come through at the plate sending this line drive into right field scoring Jeff Blauser who beats the John Sheffield throw and scores 1 to nothing Braves.
Then in the sixth. Javier Lopez gets all of this pitch sending it over the right field wall for a two run homer and the Braves jumped out to the 3 to nothing lead.
Smoltz strikes out 10 in winning SUPER=35-Atlanta/3/Florida/0/;his 15-th

game of the season and he also broke a three game losing streak as the Braves beat the Marlins 3 to nothing.
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S-Fight


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=6pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-10
GRAPHIC=Boxing


Another twist in the brawl after the Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota fight Thursday night in New York.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-New York, NY/HBO; :


The report out of the Big Apple today is that Madison Square Garden Officials will not pay Bowe his 5-million dollar purse until his manager Rock Newman provides Police with the names of his people involved in the brawl.
16 people have been arrested and 22 others were injured. And only two people have been identified as part of Bowe's entourage. (-------------) Bowe won the fight on disqualification.
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