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Up next on News 7 at Eleven-
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Divers locate a big piece of the TWA fuselage and more bodies.
We'll have a live report.
Investigators try to figure out more about a weekend electrocution on the
James River.
And if you want to be an actor- stay tuned- We'll tell you how to learn
right here in Roanoke.
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News 7 is next.
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Good Evening.
Four more bodies have been pulled
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SUPER=03-Off Long Island, NY;
from the wreckage of T-W-A Flight 800 and two more bodies have
been spotted.
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((WE SEARCHED OVER 17 THOUSAND 500 SQUARE NAUTICAL MILES. WHAT I MEAN BY THAT
IS CUTTER SEARCH THIS WAY, ADD THAT WITH MILES OF AIRCRAFT SEARCHING THIS WAY
AND THE SMALL BOAT SEARCH THIS WAY, CUTTERS SEARCH THIS WAY.))
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co;
Authorities are still trying to figure out how a 15 year old boy was
electrocuted on the James River over the weekend.
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ANCHOR=Jean
Join us for News 7 at Eleven.
TWA-Crash
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Search crews today found a large section of TWA-Flight 800.
Divers also pulled six more bodies from the water.
The discoveries are raising hopes that crews may find other large pieces of
the plane AND more clues.
double boxes Jean/Kaledin
Elizabeth Kaledin is near the crash site with the latest.
LIVE=Kaledin Full
SUPER=01-Elizabeth Kaledin/CBS News
SUPER=05-East Moriches, NY;
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SUPER=01-Robert Francis/Nat'l Transportation Safety Bd;
SUPER=01-James Kallstrom/Asst. Director FBI, NY;
SUPER=03-Brookhaven, NY;
SUPER=01-Rudy Giuliani/New York Mayor;
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OUT Q= now back to you.
SUPER=05-East Moriches, NY;
((ROBERT FRANCIS VICE CHAIRMAN/NTSB:
IT LOOKS LIKE A PART OF AN AIRPLANE AND ITS IN TACT.
Encouraging news after days of frustration. Divers reached a sixty by thirty
foot piece of the fusilage of TWA FLight 800 and found six more bodies on the
ocean floor.
ROBERT FRANCIS THEY WERE UNDER THE WRECKAGE AND THEY WERE NOT STRAPPED IN.
Both the National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI stressed that
recovery of the victims is taking priority over collection of forensic
evidence. But this important find left investigators optimistic they will be
able to identify why the 747 exploded, killing all 230 people onboard.
JAMES KALLSTROM, ASSISTANT DIR. FBI, N.Y.: YOU CANNOT WORK A CASE LIKE THIS
WITHOUT EMOTIONS. EVERYONE IS ON A REAL UPPER, NOW THAT WE KNOW THIS IS GOING
TO HAPPEN.
As investigators continue to search for evidence, mourners continue to search
for solace.
Family and friends of the victims of Flight 800 gathered for a memeorial
service as close as they could get to the spot where the jet went down. They
brought flowers and wreaths that weretaken by boat out to the Atlantic Ocean
crash site. Some went so far as going into the ocean themselves to say
goodbye.
MAYOR RUDY GIULIANI, R-NY:
THOSE 230 PEOPLE HAVE BECOME FOR US COLLECTIVELY OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
MOTHERS AND FATHERS, SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
ELIZABETH KALEDIN: THE WRECKAGE IS SUBMERGED IN 102 FEET OF WATER. NAVY AND NEW
YORK POLICE
DEPARTMENT DIVERS WILL NEED THE HELP OF A SPECIALLY EQUIPPED SALVAGE AND
RESCUE SHIP. ELIZABETH KALEDIN CBS NEWS, EAST MORICHES NEW YORK, NOW BACK TO
YOU IN THE STUDIO.))
Pakistan
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No one's claimed responsibility for a bomb that ripped through a
Pakistani airport.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lahore, Pakistan;
The blast killed nine people and injured 20 others seriously- at Lahore
International Airport.
Another nine people were injured in a second bomb later in the day about
100 miles from the airport.
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Flooding
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Flood waters are raging in Quebec-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Quebec, Canada;
The pictures tell the story-
Take a look at this amazing scene.
Water rushing through towns-
Homes crashing down.
So far flash flooding has claimed at least eight lives in the northern part
of Quebec.
Many more people are still missing.
Damage is estimated in the tens of millions.
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((JEAN CHRETIAN/PRIME MINISTER: IT'S A VERY EXTENSIVE DAMAGE YOU KNOW, ALL THE
PROVINCES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO RESTORE ORDER AS
QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.))
SUPER=01-Jean Chretian/Prime Minister;
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VO-NAT
For the seven thousand people fleeing their homes- things are far from "in
order."
Helicopters are shuttling stranded residents to safe ground.
Officials are worried now that several dams in the area won't hold up
under surging waters.
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Electrocution
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A teenager was electrocuted on the banks of the James River this weekend.
Now investigators are trying to figure out how it could've happened.
As Ron Jones reports the Limestone Plant is the focus.
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SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.; :00
SUPER=04-Yesterday; :12
SUPER=01-Johnny Carson/Buchanan Rescue Squad; :20
SUPER=01-John Michener/James River Limestone GM; 1:02
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(( The James River Limestone Plant is the the gateway to a good catch for
some fishermen.
Last Sunday 15-year-old Eric Bowden of Wisconsin caught more that he
expected-- 480 volts of electricity from an exposed wire.
Bowden's brother and friends tried to save him.
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((JOHNNY CARSON/BUCHANAN RESCUE SQUAD: EITHER HIS RELATIVES OR HIS FRIENDS THAT
WERE WITH HIM HAD TO FIND SOME NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL TO REMOVE HIM FROM THE
ACTUAL ELECTRIC SOURCE SO THAT THEY COULD START WORKING ON HIM.))
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Rescue officials say working around the current was their biggest obstacle.
SOT 14:31:16
((MY CREW REQUESTED THAT THE POWER BE CUT OFF TO THE PLANT SO THEY COULD ACCESS
THE PATIENT. ONCE THE POWER WAS CUT OFF TO THE PLANT THEY ACCESSED HIM STARTED
TO WORK ON HIM AND CONTINUED LIFE SUPPORT EFFORTS ALL THE WAY TO ROANOKE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.))
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Plant officials say the young men were authorized to walk through the
plant-- but not fish on it.
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((JOHN MICHENER/JAMES RIVER LIMESTOME GM: IT APPEARS IN THIS CASE THAT THESE
BOYS WERE GIVEN PERMISSION BY OUR SECURITY GUARD TO CROSS OUR PROPERTY TO GET
TO THAT OTHER PROPERTY AND THIS HAD BEEN DONE IN THE PAST APPARENTLY. HOWEVER,
THE BOYS STOPPED IN THE PLANT AREA TO FISH.))
RUNS=:16
State and Federal Mining officials will investigate the incident over the
next few days to see who may be liable.
Ron Jones, News Seven.
Jail-Hanging
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TAPE#96-57
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The Lynchburg sheriff says his staff acted properly before and after a
female prisoner hanged herself in a jail cell last week.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Friday;
35-year old Manya Faye Brooks was arrested Friday afternoon on an assault
and battery charge.
Jailers placed Brooks in a cell and gave her a bedsheet after she complained
she was cold.
When they checked on Brooks about five minutes later, she had used the sheet
to hang herself.
Sheriff Lawrence Simpson says an internal investigation shows "no" mistakes
on the part of his staff.
He adds Brooks had been incarcerated several times before, and had never
shown suicidal tendencies.
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HARD MUSIC UNDER
Coming up next on News 7 at 11, a Franklin County teacher who lost her job
ends her long standing legal battle,
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and after a turbulent first half of the year, Danville's police chief breaks
his silence responding to several lawsuits filed against the department.
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Scruggs
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Math teacher Lari Scruggs dropped the rest of her lawsuit over her dismissal
from Franklin County High school three years ago.
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SUPER=@file
Scruggs' contract was not renewed after she advised a couple of white girls
in a study hall against dating blacks.
Fellow teacher Nadine Keen and community activist Linda Edwards White
alerted the media to the story.
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SS=HOLD
Scruggs withdrew her suit against the school board in March.
Today she dropped the case against Keen and White in exchange for a
statement.
It says Keen and White never intended to harm Scruggs.
"Rather," it says: "they intended to draw attention to the failure of the
school board regarding some race-related issues at Franklin County High
School."
White's lawyer says White and Keen did NOT pay Scruggs anything as part of
the settlement.
Danville-Police
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Several lawsuits are pending against the Danville police department with
allegations ranging from police brutality to gender discrimination.
In each case, Police Chief Neal Morris declined to talk with News 7 on
camera.
But in a two part series, Morris explains his reasons for keeping silent
plus his belief that a movement is underway in Danville to discredit the
police.
Teresa Hamilton has more in part one.
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SUPER=03-Danville/June 6; :00
SUPER=01-Neal Morris/Danville Police Chief; :09
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SUPER=10-Jeffrey Williams/Former Danville Police Officer/February 1996; :39
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(( For 26- years Neal Morris has worn the title of Danville Police Chief.
But don't look for his retirement any time soon.
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IN Q=If I
((NEAL MORRIS/DANVILLE POLICE CHIEF:IF I HAD BEEN READY TO RETIRE I WOULDN'T DO
IT NOW, I WOULD NEVER RETIRE IN THE MIDST OF A CONTROVERSY.))
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OUT Q=of a controversy.
It all began in February when the first of four lawsuits was filed against
the department.
Sam Sakalleris, Junior was among the initial complainants.
The Danville businessman alleges, while in handcuffs, he was beaten by two
police officers.
The second blow came from within when former officer Jeffery Williams
stepped forward alleging he'd been fired for blowing the whistle on police
abuse.
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((JEFFREY WILLIAMS/FORMER DANVILLE POLICE OFFICER:I'VE LOST A LOT OF GOOD
FRIENDS AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MY REPUTATION.))
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OUT Q=and my reputation.
Whatever the case may be, Morris believes the media is the wrong place to
discuss a lawsuit.
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((OUR POLICY IS THAT WE WILL AIR OUR CASE IN COURT, WE DON'T DO IT THROUGH THE
NEWS MEDIA AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY, IF THE PEOPLE ARE SATISFIED WITH THE
COURT SYSTEM, AND THEY FILED A SUIT, WHY DO THEY KEEP RUNNING TO THE MEDIA
TRYING TO PUT STUFF IN THE NEWS MEDIA UNLESS THEY ARE TRYING TO INFLAME THE
PUBLIC.))
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OUT Q=inflame the public.
Indeed, Morris believes there's a movement underway in Danville to cause
trouble for him AND his department.
Two more lawsuits were to follow-- among those a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey
William's distant cousin claiming abuse at the hands of officers.
A fourth and final lawsuit was brought by a former female officer who
alleges gender discrimination.
Around the same time, civil rights advocate Thomas Motley announced the
formation of a group called C-PAC or Christians Policing Against Corruption.
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IN Q=We have to
((NEAL MORRIS/DANVILLE POLICE CHIEF:WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH FACTS, WE DON'T DEAL
WITH EMOTIONS AS SOME PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO DO. IT ALMOST LOOKS TO THE POINT
RIGHT NOW THAT THERE IS A CONSPIRACY GOING ON TO TRY TO DISCREDIT LAW
ENFORCEMENT IN THIS COMMUNITY.))
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take su
Morris is the first to admit his officers aren't perfect but he doesn't put
much stock in the allegations raised.
He points to the extensive training his officers undergo as proof his
officers are well trained.
We'll have more on that, in part two. Teresa Hamilton, News 7.))
Botetourt-Dental
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Children in low income families may soon find it harder to get dental care
in Botetourt County.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.;
Last week the county's board of supervisors decided to end funding for a
program providing free dental care to poor children.
Supervisors blamed the decision on a lack of adequate funding from the state
along with their own tight budget.
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IN Q=I wouldn't say
((ROBERT LAYMAN/SUPERVISOR AMSTERDAM DISTRICT; I WOULDN'T SAY THAT IT WAS THAT
GREAT OF A BURDEN BUT 35 THOUSAND HERE AND 35 THOUSAND THERE AND PRETTY SOON
YOU SPEND A COUPLE OF 100 THOUSAND DOLLARS.))
SUPER=01-Robert Layman/Supervisor Amsterdam District;
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OUT Q=100 thousand dollars
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VO-NAT
The program provided free check-ups for poor children as well as fluoride
treatments, fillings, and X-rays.
It's been around for at least 12 years and is still operating in Roanoke and
Salem.
Supervisors say children in Botetourt county who used to be in the program
can get the same services at other free clinics in the area.
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ANCHOR=Jean
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Coming up next on News 7, Actor Robert Downey Junior is arrested for the
third time in a month,
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and closer to home we'll visit a classroom that encourages its students to act
up.
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Downey
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Actor Robert Downey Junior will stay in jail after his third arrest this
month.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Los Angeles;
Downey is charged with leaving a court-ordered drug program.
His 100 thousand dollar bail has still not been paid.
Actors Dennis Quaid and Todd Bridges were in court today to show support--
both have had personal drug problems.
Downey was arrested for numerous drug charges and possesion of a weapon.
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Acting-Class
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If you've ever dreamt of an acting career, or regret not pursuing it
earlier in life-- you still have a chance.
Kimberly McBroom takes us behind the scenes of an acting class for adults.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Doug Zschiegner/Acting Lab Instructor; :23
SUPER=01-Bootie Chewning/Acting Student; :52
SUPER=01-Pat Wilhelms/Acting Student; 1:01
SUPER=@Kimberly2; 1:16
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Grown-ups playing make- believe--
It's the first ever adult acting lab at Mill Mountain Theatre.
The instructor says the course not only offers lessons in performing-- but
lessons in real life.
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SOT 18:53:33
((DOUG ZSCHIEGNER/ACTING LAB INSTRUCTOR: WHAT YOU LEARN ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY, ABOUT
COMMUNICATING, ABOUT STORYTELLING ABOUT DEALING WITH YOUR OWN FEAR OF BEING IN
FRONT OF PEOPLE. AND HOPEFULLY, SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE CAN TAKE HOME WITH
THEM, WHETHER THEY GO ON A STAGE AGAIN OR NOT. ))
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Over the last six weeks, the class has evolved from lectures and exercises,
to monologues and some pretty humorous scenes.
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((WHEN I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP... I HOPED IT WAS MY BRA. ))
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Bootie Chewning says she put her acting desire on hold during her 12- year-
stint on the Roanoke County School Board.
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SOT 19:00:50
((BOOTIE CHEWNING/ACTING STUDENT: NOW THIS GIVES ME A CHANCE TO COME BACK AND
DO SOME OF THE CRAZY, NOT THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN CRAZY ALL ALONG, THINGS THAT I
WOULD DO ALL THE TIME. I REALLY HAVE ENJOYED IT. ))
RUNS=:09
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SOT 19:06:32
((PAT WILHELMS/ACTING STUDENT: I'D DONE THEATRE IN COLLEGE AND CHILDREN'S
THEATRE AND I LOVED IT. BUT MEANWHILE, I'VE BEEN TAKING CARE OF THREE CHILDREN
AT HOME, SO I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO DO ANYTHING. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE
DONE ANYTHING IN 16 YEARS. ))
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The final curtain call for the class is next Monday-- when the students
show what they've learned in an informal recital.
Kimberly McBroom, News 7.))
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Coming up tonight in sports, Football news from the Panthers and Skins, plus
news from the NBA and the summer games.
Avalanche highlights as well,
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VO-NAT eng#
Plus, Eddie Murray returns to Baltimore this afternoon to pick up his old
retired jersey and rejoin the Orioles, I'll show you how he came back with a
bang right after the scores
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S-Orioles
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NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
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GRAPHIC=ORIOLES
Camden Yards was rocking last night as Eddie Murray returned home for his
first game after being traded from the Indians on Sunday.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Baltimore, MD/Twins vs. Orioles; :00
Murray was playing in his first game as an Orioles since 1988, and he was
greeted by chants of EDDIE - EDDIE!
He kept the crowd rocking as he ripped a homerun in his return. It is the
492nd homer of the his career, but it's not enough as the Twins spoil his
return home with a 9-to-5 win over the O's.
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S-Cubs
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-10
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-San Francisco, CA/Cubs vs. Giants; :00
In San Francisco yesterday another veteran had a day similar to Murray's.
In the bottom of the 8th inning Ryne Sandberg hits a solo homer to pull the
Cubs even with the Giants at one run a piece.
But in the next inning Sandberg would give the game away with a rare error at
second base on the ground ball.
Rich Aurilla scores the game winner as Giants beat the Cubs 3-to-2.
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S-Avalanche
ANCHOR=mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=twe
TAPE#-S6-11
GRAPHIC=Avalanche
After taking 2 of 3 from Wilmington over the weekend, the Salem Avalanche
welcomed the Frederick Keys to Memorial Stadium last night.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Salem/Avalanche vs. Keys;
It was Scouts' night at the park as several troops were spotted in the
stands.
We pick up the action in the top of the 3rd. Frederick strikes first on
the Rick Short gapper into left center. Lincoln Martin scores all the way from
first. 1-zip Keys.
Salem evened things up in the bottom of the inning. John Guidice slaps a
single into right center plating Elvis Pena for a 1-all tie.
Salem went ahead in the 4th. Chad Gambill with the base knock. Tal Light
trots home for a 2-1 Avalanche lead,
SUPER=34-Salem/2/Frederick/5;
but Frederick comes back to win it 5 to 2.
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S-Olympics
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S6-14
GRAPHIC=olYMPICS
It's been an up and down day in the pool for the US at the Summer Olympic
Games.
Tonight Charles Keating's grandson Gary Hall Junior won the silver in the
men's 100 meter free style, while the US women's 400 meter relay team won the
gold in record time.
But Janet Evans faltered.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=@file; :00
Evans was attempting to become the first U.S. woman to win five swimming
gold medals but she failed to qualify for the finals of the 400
freestyle, her specialty.
Evans finished second in her heat with a time of 4:13.60, but
ranked ninth among the 39 swimmers competing in five heats. The
top eight qualified for the final.
Evans will have another opportunity to tie speedskater Bonnie
Blair for the most career gold medals by an American woman when
she competes Thursday in the 800 freestyle.
SUPER=03-Atlanta, GA; :00
Evans isn't the only one having problems in Atlanta. Heat has been virtually
unbearable for not only the competitors but also the fans.
Temperatures today were again in the 90's with high humidity.
Tempers were also flaring again today thanks to a number of traffic and
transportation problems that have plagued the games since their start.
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=OLYMPICS
The US Soccer team beat Tunisia tonight 2-to-0.
S-Magic
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=MAGIC JOHNSON
Just when you thought you could take a man for his word we're reminded to
never to say never at least in the case of Magic Johnson.
Earvin says he's contemplating another comeback so he can play alongside
Shaquille O'Neal.
The only problem is that the Lakers gave up their rights to Magic making him
unavailable until January.
S-NBA
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
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NBA teams continue to make moves in the off season.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=04-NBA; :00
Latrell Sprewell signed a new multi-year deal to stay with the Golden State
Warriors tonight.
The four year contract is believed to be worth $30 million.
And the Sonics signed former Bullet Jim McIlvane to a seven year $35 million
dollar contract.
That's 35 million for a career backup who averaged 2 points and 2 blocks a
game last season.
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Sports Tease
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#sports tease
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Still to come tonight, we'll check on the folks in Frostburg, Maryland
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VO-NAT eng#
and see how the Redskins presence has bolstered not only bank accounts but
also morale.
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S-Panthers
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
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The Carolina Panthers continued their training camp workouts in Spartanburg,
South Carolina yesterday.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Spartanburg, SC; :00
And last night the team got some good news as second round draft pick Muhsin
Muhammad the wide receiver from Michigan State agreed to a terms with the team.
He's expected to sign his contract later today.
Top pick Tim Biakabutuka is still a holdout.
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=hold panthers
Steve Mason and photographer Greg Moore will begin our training camp reports
from Spartanburg tonight on News 7 at five.
S-Skins
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
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More rain in Frostburg, Maryland today as the Redskins continued their
training camp.
But photographer Scott Ayres and I found out during our trip to Frostburg
last week that it takes more than a little rain to dampen the spirits of the
area's merchants.
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SUPER=03-Frostburg; :08
SUPER=01-Mike Mulligan/Frostburg Business Assoc. Pres.; :31
SUPER=01-Lois Hann/The Memory Shop Owner; 1:04
SUPER=01-Robyn Hager/Mary Carol Shop Owner; 1:25
RUNS=1:54
OUT Q=...YOU'LL SENSE HERE."
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((JOHN ROBINSON/OWNER - J.R.'s:))
(( That nice feeling got started last summer when the Redskins left Carlisle,
Pennsylvania and signed a 10 year deal to camp out in Frostburg every summer.
Their presence impacted everything from store fronts to the area's rich rail
tradition. It's estimated the Redskins help inject over a million dollars into
the Alleghany county economy each summer.
((MIKE MULLIGAN/PRESIDENT - FROSTBURG BUSINESS ASSOC.:))
((JOHN ROBINSON:))
Most agree that profits should be better this year, but there is some concern
because the team isn't as accessible as it was last year.
((LOIS HANN/OWNER - THE MEMORY SHOP:))
The shop owners are willing to play the waiting game because they found out
last year that even a women's clothing shop can benefit by the Redskins
presence.))
((ROBYN HAGER/OWNER - MARY CAROL SHOP:))
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And in case you want to make trip to Frostburg to check out the Skins they
have a 3 o'clock practice with the Steelers tomorrow that is open to the
public.
They also have an open practice on Wednesday morning at 9. It's a little
over a five hour trip from Roanoke. Take 81 to Winchester, then take Route 522
through West Virginia and into Maryland, where you hook up with Interstate 68
to take you into Frostburg.
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Lucy
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The "I Love Lucy" show debuted on CBS over 40 years ago,
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but Lucy's more popular today than ever.
10:47:42:02
SUPER=03-Los Angeles;
Hundreds of fans crowded the first "Loving Lucy" convention in L.A. this
weekend.
Some of the actors from the show were there signing autographs and
reminiscing.
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IN Q=She was
((DORIS SINGLETON/ACTRESS, "I LOVE LUCY": SHE WAS A PERFECTIONIST. SHE NEVER
WENT ON WITHOUT KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS GOING TO BE DOING..WHERE SHE WAS
GOING TO STAND..WHAT LIGHTS WERE ON HER AND WHAT CAMERA..THERE WAS NO SECOND
GUESSING WITH LUCY.
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SUPER=01-Doris Singleton/Actress;
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=VISUAL:Lucy staring as other woman walks away.
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VO-NAT 10:48:54:14
Look alikes say Lucy is so well loved that they have trouble getting time
off.
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And there's good news tonight for "I Love Lucy" fans. Your Hometown Station
will begin airing the show weekday afternoons beginning September 9th.
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