23:00-01
News-Head
ANCHOR=Ron
Next on News Seven-- Once again
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VO-NAT
tragedy strikes the lake where Susan Smith drowned her two young sons.
Seven people die in this incident.
In Roanoke, a community trying to make a come back is discouraged when its
main grocery store closes shop.
And we'll take you to a town where this sugar bear is the TALK of the town.
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ANCHOR=Ron
The news is next.
Newsbreak
ANCHOR=Ron
Good evening.
Tragedy again plagues the lake where Susan Smith drowned her two young
sons.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Union, SC;
As a group of ten people visited the site-- their van rolled into the
water, killing two adults and five children.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
And here in Roanoke, a community trying to come back is impacted when its
main grocery story closes up shop.
SUPER=03-Jasper, AR;
And we'll take you to a town where you don't have to go to the zoo to pet
a bear. COCO walks down the street everyday.
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ANCHOR=Ron
Join us for these stories, plus sports and weather on News 7 at eleven.
OPEN
Super=#4064; Headline Banner
SUPER=@Ron1;
SUPER=@Kimberly1;
SUPER=@Roy1;
Good evening.
This is News 7 at 11. I'm Ron Jones.
Edouard
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Hurricane
Vacationers are fleeing the beaches of Cape Cod and its neighboring islands
as Hurricane ``Edouard'' barrels toward the area.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Cape Cod, MA;
Outbound traffic was backed up 18 miles on Cape Cod as outer bands of rain
from the storm began falling by evening.
Evacuations in most areas have already begun.
And even boats must be hauled to shore.
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SOT 20:03:09
IN Q=Yeah... you're always
((YEAH.. YOU'RE ALWAYS NERVOUS. YOU GET ATTACHED TO YOUR BOAT. IT'S A PART OF
THE FAMILY. YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE.))
BUTT, BUTT, BUTT
((WE GET ABOUT 30 BOATS IN A WEEK RIGHT NOW. WE'RE GOING TO TRY TO GET THEM
ALL OUT BUT WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT HERE.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=parking lot here..
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VO-NAT
The American Red Cross has set up shelters throughout the region.
Batteries and groceries were quickly
sold out in coastal stores.
A hurricane warning is in effect from Rhode Island to Massachusetts.
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Lake-Drownings
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Drowning
*Anchor Tag*
Ten people in South Carolina who wanted to pay their respects at the site
where Susan Smith drowned her young sons-- were instead met with a disaster of
their own.
Seven of those ten people drowned in the same lake this weekend.
Cherrie Curry has more on this bizzare and tragic story.
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SOT
IN Q=It appears
SUPER=03-Union, SC; :05
SUPER=01-Howard Wells/Union County Sheriff; :17
SUPER=01-Cherrie Curry/Reporting; :44
RUNS=1:30
OUT Q=its painful past
Talent=Ron
SS=None
That was Cherrie Curry reporting.
Iraq-Kurds
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=None
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is ordering his troops to pull out of the
Kurdish city of Irbil... 24 hours after U-S forces in the area were placed on
high alert.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Baghdad, Iraq;
The announcement was made on Iraqi television in Baghdad today.
Saddam's forces captured the city yesterday, and was in full control with
the help of Kurdish rebels.
Despite the withdrawal order, there are NO signs that Iraqi forces have
actually left Irbil.
White House officials warn Saddam Hussein's actions will NOT go
unpunished.
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GALAX-MURDER
ANCHOR=RON
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=DAL
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=None
One man is dead and another charged with murder after a fight in the town of
Galax.
Police responded to a call late Saturday at a restaurant called Roy's
Underground.
24-year- old Luis Antonio Zecena and Roberto Escobar, also 24, were taken to
Twin County Regional Hospital with knife wounds to the chest and side.
Zecena died at the hospital.
Escobar's condition has not been released.
Police are holding 22-year-old Joel Rosas Maldonado in the Grayson County
Jail on 100-thousand dollars bond.
The North Carolina man is charged with murder and malicious wounding.
Vinton-Fire
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-59
GRAPHIC=Fire
Careless smoking may have been the cause of a fire that gutted a Vinton
apartment this morning.
The fire marshal says the resident told him she fell asleep with a cigarette
in her hand.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton;
Firefighters say heavy smoke was pouring from the windows of the Ninth
Street home.
The two residents of the apartment were already outside when rescue workers
arrived.
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SOT 9:28:31
IN Q=IT HAD BEEN SUBDIVIDED INTO
((A.L. CORBIN/VINTON FIRE DEPT. DEPUTY CHIEF: IT HAD BEEN SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO
APARTMENTS--A FRONT APARTMENT AND A REAR APARTMENT. THE FIRE SEEMED TO BE
CONFINED TO THE FRONT APARTMENT. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS HEAVY SMOKE EXTENSION
DAMAGE INTO THE OTHER AREAS OF THE HOUSE.))
SUPER=01-A.L. Corbin/Vinton Fire Dept. Deputy Chief;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=OF THE HOUSE
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VO-NAT
The two residents, a woman and her young son, were treated and released from
the hospital.
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Holiday-Traffic
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-67
GRAPHIC=None
The record number of motorists that took to the highways Friday are expected
to head home tomorrow.
So state troopers are bracing for a busy Monday.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Often holiday weekends are marred by tragic accidents.
But so far during this Labor Day weekend there have been no fatalities in
our region.
Also, statewide the numbers are down.
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SOT 10:45:17
IN Q=THERE'S ONLY BEEN
((MIKE KEEN/STATE POLICE: THERE'S ONLY BEEN ONE FATALITY IN THE STATE AND THAT
WAS IN NORFOLK, COMPARED TO LAST YEAR THERE WAS 14 UP AT THIS TIME.))
SUPER=01-Mike Keen/State Police;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=THIS TIME
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VO-NAT
This year motorists traveling through southwest Virginia will find several
construction zones.
Construction work is not going on this weekend, but the reduced speed limits
are still in effect.
Forecasters are predicting good travel weather so troopers are hoping the
weekend continues to be trouble-free.
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Tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=NONE
Still to come on News 7 at 11-- we'll hear from the new president at Hollins
College. She wants to prepare women to be leaders,
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VO-NAT
and in one Roanoke neighborhood a grocery store locks its doors for the
last time. It's a tough blow to those trying to bring the community back.
Let's check in with Kimberly.
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Kimberly in the WX Office
Thanks, Ron--
The second day of the holiday weekend ends with partly to mostly clear
skies.
Some dense fog will likely develop in the valleys overnight-- then give
way to another partly sunny day tomorrow.
In the meantime, let's run through today's pleasant high and low
temperatures-
Roll
Lake Level
MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#1
Roll
TALENT=Kimberly
SS=NONE
SUPER=80-81/57/0.00/82/55/0.00/77/51/0.00/75/52/0.00;
SUPER=81-81/61/0.00/84/58/0.00/75/54/0.00;
SUPER=82-0.00''/minus 0.12''/35.75''/plus 8.01'';
SUPER=83-Down 1.09 Feet/Down 0.48 Foot;Lake levels
Hollins-President
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-68
GRAPHIC=Education
Janet Rasmussen (RAS-mus-sen) says she wants to teach the leaders of the
future.
She's the NEW president at Hollins College and says the school prepares
WOMEN to assume the role of leader.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Rasmussen started the college's 155th year by greeting new students.
Her first project was getting help from faculty and staff to study the
school's curriculum.
Rasmussen says she want to make sure it prepares students for the future.
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SOT 15:07:32
IN Q=WE WILL BE
((JANET RASMUSSEN/HOLLINS COLLEGE PRESIDENT: WE WILL BE CONSULTING WIDELY
DRAWING ON RESEARCH AND OUTSIDE EXPERTISE TO BUILD ON THE TRADITIONS WE ALREADY
HAVE WITH SOME INNOVATIVE APPROACHES.))
SUPER=01-Janet Rasmussen/Hollins College Pres.;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
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VO-NAT
Rasmussen says SINGLE SEX schools are important because they provide a
unique opportunity for women.
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SOT 15:08:21
IN Q=IT PROVIDES
((RASMUSSEN: IT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN TO PRACTISE LEADERSHIP AT ALL
LEVELS WITHIN THEIR COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT. IT GIVES THEM A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE
WHERE THEY CAN REALLY FOCUS ON THEIR POTENTIAL.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=ON THEIR POTENTIAL
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VO-NAT
194 students make up this year's freshman class.
They represent 32 states and 11 countries.
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Brosville-Fire
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=THa
TAPE#96-71
GRAPHIC=None
The community is turning out to show its support for the Brosville Volunteer
Fire Department.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Brosville;
A festival and telethon was held recently with the goal of raising 35-
thousand dollars for the department.
Fire officials weren't quite able to reach that goal-- but they did raise
more than 20- thousand dollars.
The money will be used to either repair or build a new fire station.
Fire officials say the existing facility is unsound because it's resting on
"fill dirt" which has caused the floor to sink.
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Talent=Ron
SS=None
The department needs a total of 110-thousand dollars.
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors has pledged 30-thousand dollars
toward the project.
Westvaco
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=sly
TAPE#96-62 edit of LB II at 55:55
GRAPHIC=None
They have no contract but
160 workers at Westvaco's Low Moor plant will be back on the job Tuesday.
The employees are represented by United Paperworkers Union Local four-90.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Low Moor/File Tape;
This weekend after two weeks of negotiations the rank and file soundly
defeated the company's new contract offer.
98 percent of those voting turned thumbs down on the proposal.
Union representatives say new bargaining talks will be scheduled soon, and in
the meantime there are no plans for any kind of work stoppage or strike.
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Litton-FiberCom
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#96-66
GRAPHIC=Business News
The Roanoke company Litton-Fibercom
is making moves to keep up with changing times.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Monday;
The once- HIGH- FLYING, high tech firm fell upon hard times and had to lay
off 50 people.
While the company's not out of the woods yet, it does have a number of
promising developments on the horizon.
For starters, vice president Jack Freeman says the computer networking
systems Litton- FiberCom develops for the Boeing 7-77 airplane are getting good
reviews.
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SOT 10:22:43 LITTON TAPE
IN Q=We have
((JACK FREEMAN/LITTON-FIBERCOM VP: WE HAVE BUILT OVER 250 OF THOSE UNITS TO
DATE AND WE HAVE, WE'RE SEEING STRONG, WE'RE GONNA BE GETTING MORE ORDERS BOTH
FROM BOEING AS WELL AS THE AIRLINES THEMSELVES FOR SPARES.))
SUPER=01-Jack Freeman/Litton-FiberCom VP;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=for spares.
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VO-NAT
While the work for Boeing's 777 continues, Litton- FiberCom is also
developing a machine called an ATM MULTI-plexor.
The product will dramatically simplify the wiring in the workplace by
combining computer, telephone, and video signals into one line in an office
building... instead of three separate line.
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SOT 10:25:26 LITTON TAPE
IN Q=In communications
((FREEMAN: IN COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICALLY ALL DATA AND VIDEO AND VOICE
COMMUNICATION IS GOING TO BE OVER AN ATM NETWORK, AND WE SEE THIS PRODUCT BEING
KEY TO THAT TRANSFORMATION. ))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=that transformation.
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=Business News
The A-T-M MULTI-plexor has been on the market for about two years... but
company officials are still doing a lot of research and product development.
Tease#2
Soft Music Under
ANCHOR=Ron
SS=none
Straight ahead on News 7 at 11-- Kimberly will be along with the week's
forecast - as well as this month's Almanac report,
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VO-NAT
and why aren't these people scared of this 500 pound bear?
We'll meet COCO, coming up later in the newscast.
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MUSIC UP FULL
COMM#2
Grocery-Store
ANCHOR=Ron
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#96-64
GRAPHIC=None
An independent grocery store in a predominantly black Roanoke neighborhood
has closed its doors, leaving community leaders discouraged.
They say it will NOT help the area's effort to rebuild.
Denise Allen has more.
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SOT
IN Q=On the busy
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=07-Alphonza Easley; :11
SUPER=01-Martin Jeffrey/19th & Melrose Corp.; :20
SUPER=@Denise1;
RUNS=1:27
OUT Q=News 7
((B and K Community Supermarket has closed its doors.
Located on this busy corner of 19th Street between Melrose and Orange
Avenues the food store could not survive.
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SOT 13:32:02
IN Q=i'm sorry to
((ALPHONZA EASLEY: I'M SORRY TO SEE IT GO BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO HURT MOSTLY
THE OLDER GENERATION CAUSE THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS GOT CARS WHERE THEY CAN GO
FOR AND GET WHERE THEY WANNA.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=where they wanna
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SOT 13:56:56
IN Q=anytime anything like
((MARTIN JEFFREY/19TH AND MELROSE CORPORATION: ANYTIME ANYTHING LIKE THAT
HAPPENS IT'S A NEGATIVE AND IN A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT ALREADY HAS TOO MANY
NEGATIVES THERE'S AN IMPACT.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=there's an impact
Martin Jeffrey works with Total Action Against Poverty and sits on the board
of the 19th and Melrose Corporation.
The corporation manages the property and he says the last thing this
neighborhood needs is a vacant lot.
He says it continues the perception that this is not a viable neighborhood.
A perception many believe is false.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:57:47
IN Q=even when kroger
((JEFFREY: EVEN WHEN KROGER MOVED OUT IN FAVOR OF THE SUBURBS THE DRUG STORE
HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPERATIVE AND ALWAYS PROFITABLE I MIGHT ALSO ADD.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=i might also add
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SOT 13:32:19
IN Q=well i just
((EASLEY: WELL I JUST HOPE SOMEBODY COME OUT HERE AND OPERATE THAT STORE.
THERE'S A LOT OF MONEY TO BE MADE HERE.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=money to be made
The Style Plus shop has also renewed its lease.
Stand up 14:32:26
But the Richfoods Corporation stills holds a five year lease on this
property.
Before a new venture can start, TAP has to find out if the corporation plans
to maintain the lease or buy it out.
su end
Martin Jeffrey says any one interested in starting a business at this site
should contact him.
He says he would like to see a community co-op move in--that way neighbors
own a piece of the local store.
Denise Allen News 7.))
Almanac
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=pev
TAPE#Weather Edit#3
GRAPHIC=None
We're in the middle of a picture- perfect Labor Day weekend.
And while the holiday signifies the end of summer-- Fall is still a few
weeks away.
Patrick Evans has a preview of what September has in store for us in this
month's almanac.
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SOT
IN Q=music then "Fall arrives.."
RUNS=1:03
OUT Q=News 7 Weather.
Wx-Tape
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S-UVA
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Vf96-1
GRAPHIC=UVA Logo
Virginia head coach George Welsh has named the starting quarterback for the
Cavaliers opener against Central Michigan.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Charlottesville; :
Welsh has tapped fifth year player Tim Sherman to start the season opener.
Sherman played six games at quarterback last season behind Mike Groh. He
completed 11 of 17 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
Welsh also indicated that quarterback Aaron Brooks would see action in the
game.
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S-Skins
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#RS96-1
GRAPHIC=Skins/Eagles
Rodney Peete, playing with a brace on his knee, threw for 269 yards and two
touchdowns as the Eagles beat the Washington Redskins 17 to 14.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Washington, DC/FOX SPORTS; :
The nation's capital the site of the Redskins season opener.
Trailing 7 to nothing. Terry Allen takes the handoff on fourth and five
and picks up the first and puts the Redskins in good scoring position.
A couple of plays later Allen takes the handoff and bulls his way over the
goal line and the Redskins tied the game at 7 to 7.
But Rodney Peete rallied the Eagles. After a big gain on the pass he goes
back to the air and hits Christie Jones on the 9 yard touchdown pass and the
Eagles took the 14 to 7 lead.
Philadelphia added a field goal before the half. Washington scored the
SUPER=30-Philadelphia/17/Washington/14;only touchdown of the fourth quarter
Allen finds a big hole on his way to a 49 yard touchdown play but the Redskins
come up short 17 to 14.
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S-Bites
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Skins
GRAPHIC=Redskins/Eagles
After the game, The redskins has this to say about the season opening loss
at R-F-K
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SOT
IN Q="First audio
((NORV TURNER/REDSKINS HEAD COACH: ))
((GUS FREROTTE/REDSKINS QUARTERBACK: ))
((TERRY ALLEN/REDSKINS RUNNING BACK: ))
SUPER=01-Norv Turner/Redskins Head Coach;00
SUPER=01-Gus Frerotte/Redskins Quarterback; :24
SUPER=01-Terry Allen/Redskins Running Back; :35
RUNS=:44
OUT Q=...........shot at it."
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S-Panthers
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#FB96-1
GRAPHIC=Panthers/Falcons
The Carolina Panthers opened the season at Ericsson Stadium on a positive
note.
Kerry Collins passed for 199 yards and two touchdowns as Carolina beat
Atlanta 29 to 6.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC/FOX SPORTS; :
Carolina got on the board in the first quarter. Kerry Collins goes to the
air and hits Mark Carrier on this 12 yard touchdown pass 7 to nothing Panthers.
The Panthers added another touchdown late in the Game. This time Collins
hits Wesley Walls on the one yard touchdown strike and Carolina led the game 20
to 6.
Carolina Kicker John Kasay had a SUPER=30-Carolina/29/Atlanta/6/;super
day. He booted five field goals including this 53 yarder as the Panthers beat
the Falcons 29 to 6.
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S-Ravens
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#FB96-2
GRAPHIC=Ravens/Raiders
The Baltimore Ravens won their debut beating the Oakland Raiders 19 to 14.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Baltimore, MD/NBC SPORTS; :
Johnny Unitas was at Memorial stadium wearing the old Colts Colors.
Vinny Testaverde gave the home fans something to cheer about when he dashed
9 yards for this touchdown in the first quarter to give Baltimore a 7 to
nothing.
Another Testaverde run set up this SUPER=30-Baltimore/19/Oakland/14;
Earnest Byner one yard touchdown run which proved to be the game winner as
Baltimore beats Oakland 19 to 14.
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S-NFL
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-13
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Miami, FL/NBC SPORTS; :
The Miami Dolphins won their first game under Jimmy Johnson today.
Tailback Karim Abdul-Jabbar rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns as the
Dolphins beat the Patriots.
For all of today's scores lets check the Numbers.
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Sports Tease
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#Tease
GRAPHIC=NONE
And coming up, The Hillcats and Avalanche played two today the Cubs Beat
the Braves.
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VO-NAT ENG#
And Jeff Gordon wins his second straight Southern 500 at Darlington.
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S-Race
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#R-34
GRAPHIC=Darlington Logo
Jeff Gordon became the second driver to win three straight at Darlington
when he took the checkered flag in yesterday's Southern 500.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Darlington, SC/ESPN; :
Dale Jarrett started on the pole and his run at the million dollar bonus
ended on lap 47 when he ran through some oil and hit the wall he went three
laps down.
Rusty Wallace was also involved in a crash in the same spot sending him to
the pits.
Jimmy Spencer made his move and he blew by Ken Schrader to take the lead
of the race shortly after lap 65.
Dale Earnhardt was having handling problems he goes to the pits for fuel
and a tire change he was running 21-st at the time.
Hut Stricklin came from way back to take the lead with 174 laps and he
would remain up front until near the end of the race.
Earnhardt got back on the track and was on the move but he hits the wall
in turn two causing a series of wrecks involving several cars.
But Gordan waited until the end passing Stricklin and crusing to victory
for his second straight Southern 500 win.
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SOT
IN Q="I didn't...
((JEFF GORDON/SOUTHERN 500 WINNER: ))
SUPER=01-Jeff Gordon/Southern 500 Winner; :
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=.....I'm psyched."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold logo
Stricklin was second followed by Mark Martin, Ken Schrader and John
Andretti. Jarrett finished 14-th.
S-Hillcats
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-16
GRAPHIC=Hillcats Logo
The Salem Avalanche finally slowed the Lynchburg Hillcats in game one of a
doubleheader this evening at Memorial Stadium.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Salem/Avalanche vs Hillcats; :
The Avalanche got on the board in the fifth. Kyle Houser hits a line
driver into left center field scoring Gary Gordon and Salem took the 1 to
nothing lead.
Then the very next batter Tal Light takes this pitch deep over the left
SUPER=37-Salem/3/Lynchburg/0/;field wall for a two run homer and the
Avalanche breaks the Hillcats three game winning streak with the 3 to nothing
win.
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold Logo
Salem won the second game 6 to 1.
S-Braves
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-17
GRAPHIC=Braves/Cubs
A throwing error in the 12-th inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 2 to 1 win
over the Atlanta Braves.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Chicago, IL/WGN; :
The reporters wearing big glasses for Harry Caray day.
Then in the bottom of the second Dave Magadan hits this shot over the left
centerfield wall for a solo homer and the Cubs took the 1 to nothing lead on
the Braves.
The Braves tied it on a wild pitch SUPER=35-Chicago/2/Atlanta/1/;then in
the 12-th Mark Lemke makes the play but his throw to first is over the head of
Fred McGriff allowing Gonzalez to score and the Cubs win it 2 to 1 in 12.
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S-Scores
ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-19
GRAPHIC=None
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Arlington, TX/WUAB; :
In Texas, Juilo Franco came through with a grand slam in the top of the
fifth to lead the Indians over the Texas Rangers.
For all of the baseball scores lets check the boards.
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Pet-Bear
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Most people would run in fear if they saw a 500 pound bear walking down
the streets of their city-
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SUPER=03-Jasper, AR;
but not if you live in Jasper, Arkansas.
COCO takes a daily walk through town to greet children, get some snacks,
and even charms the ladies.
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SOT 15:20:31
IN Q=ok this lady
((OK THIS LADY WANTS A SUGARBEAR KISS...YOU GOTTA TURN YOUR
CHEEK UP THERE FIRST..AND DO A LITTLE KISSING SOUND...NO, NOT ME..HER..ALRIGHT
TURN AROUND HERE THE OTHER WAY (LAUGHTER ) ))
SUPER=01-Larry Visnosky/Bear Owner;
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OUT Q=the other way. (laughter)
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Larry Visnosky has been with Coco since he was a cub - born in captivity.
The strong bond with each other and the residents of this town will
probably continue for years to come.
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