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SUPER=#4065
SUPER=70-Connie Stevens;
SUPER=@Robin1;
SUPER=70-Steve Mason;
ANCHOR=Connie
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SOT
IN Q=
((
TONIGHT ON NEWS-7 PRIMETIME...
TICKETS TO THE ORANGE BOWL ARE SELLING BRISKLY-- NOW THAT THE VIRGINIA TECH
HOKIES HAVE BEEN INVITED TO PLAY THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS.
BILL DOLAN SAYS THIS TIME AROUND HE'S GOING TO WIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S
OFFICE.
))
RUNS=:00
OUT Q=attorney general's office
top-story
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#top
GRAPHIC=none
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TOP STORY GRAPHIC 11004
It's Monday December Ninth- Our Top Story
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VO-NAT
Six years ago Jens Soering was convicted of murdering his girlfriend's
parents, today he asked for a new trial.
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P-Soering
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#596-34
GRAPHIC=news-78 primetime
Good Evening, this is NEWS-7 Primetime on WEFC, I'm Connie Stevens.
SS=soering
The German diplomat's son claims he will be cleared of the murders that
occured eleven years ago.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford/Today;
Soering says the prosecution withheld evidence during his first trial in
1990, for the slayings of Derek and Nancy Haysom.
They were found in their Boonsboro home in April of 1985.
Each had been stabbed several times and had their throats cut.
Today, former Bedford County Deputy George Anderson testified he picked up
two drifters a few days after the murders, and one of them reportedly left a
knife in his patrol car.
Experts say the knife could have been used to commit the Haysom murders.
The drifters later were arrested for the stabbing death of a homeless man in
Roanoke.
Soering's attorney says all this evidence might have swayed that 1990 jury
in her client's favor had they heard it.
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anchor=Connie
SS=HOLD
The question of whether investigators withheld exculpatory evidence was the
focus of today's court hearing.
Both sides will wrap up their arguments tomorrow.
Judge William Sweeney is "not" expected to rule on Soering's request for a
new trial for several days.
P-Simpson
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#net-A
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT
The Plaintiffs have rested in their lawsuit against O.J. Simpson, the man
they believe killed Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.
Today, it was Fred Goldman's turn to speak out-- about the anguish his
24-year-old son's death has caused.
Goldman was the Plaintiff's 66th and last witness-- his testimony was
intended to help jurors decide how much money the murders should cost Simpson,
should the football hero be found liable.
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SOT 18:04:25
IN Q=It seems to
((ROBERT PUGSLEY/LAW PROFESSOR: IT SEEMS TO ME IF THEY FIX RESPONSIBILITY ON
HIM THEY'RE GOING TO BE PREPARED MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY TO ALSO HIT HIM WITH
A VERY HUGE PRICE TAG. I WOULD SUGGEST IN THE MULTI MILLIONS.
PROBABLY, ENOUGH TO FORCE HIM TO LIQUIDATE PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE MOST
VALUABLE ASSET THAT HE HAS, THE HOUSE ON ROCKINGHAM.))
SUPER=01-Robert Pugsley/Law Professor; :
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=on Rockingham.
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VO-NAT
First up for Simpson's team is a parade of police witnesses-- from
detectives to criminalists.
They'll be put on the stand, in efforts to show they tainted, planted and
bungled evidence....either through malice or mistakes.
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P-Olympic-Bombing
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=jja
TAPE#net-b
GRAPHIC=olympic bombing
The F-B-I is hoping somebody has a picture of the Olympic Park Bomber.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Atlanta/July;
The agency has announced a half million-dollar reward in the case, hoping to
spur people to come forward.
SUPER=04-Today;
Agents today also modeled a backpack that looked like the one that may have
held the bomb.
And they played the 911 call warning of the blast.
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SOT PRE PRO
IN Q=
((THERE IS A BOMB IN CENTENNIAL PARK. YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES. ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=HAVE THIRTY MINUTES."
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VO-NAT
FBI agents are hoping the information jogs the memory of someone who was at
the park.
One woman was killed and more than 100 others injured during the July 27th
concert.
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=jewell
Meanwhile N-B-C has reached a settlement with Richard Jewell,
the former Olympic bombing suspect.
That, after comments made by news anchor Tom Brokaw.
No word on the specifics of the agreement.
P-Puppyland
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-84 NET-K
GRAPHIC=LEGAL SCALES
The owner of a Roanoke dog kennel and grooming parlor is laying out his
case in court against W-S-L-S- -T-V.
Keith Humphry has this synopsis.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=The civil trial
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=04-WSLS-TV Broadcast - Sept. 1995; :18
SUPER=01-Troy Stultz/Former Puppyland Employee; :43
SUPER=@kEITH2; :50
SUPER=01-Dr. Clinton Cunningham, Jr./Va. Dept of Agriculture; :56 quick
RUNS=1:10
OUT Q=Humphry, NEWS 7.
((
The civil trial of Puppyland versus Park Broadcasting began with eight
minutes of videotape.
The jury saw segments of last year's newscasts that Puppyland says were
libelous.
Among other things, Channel 10's reporters said animals had been tortured
and abused at Puppyland.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:57;55 Kris Loyd
IN Q=
((EVEN IF THE CASE ENDS UP IN COURT, IT COULD STILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO
PROVE.))
SUPER=
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=
Channel 10 apparently intends to try to prove that its stories were
accurate, intending to call former Puppyland employees to back up last year's
news reports.
Puppyland owner Chris Benson says the stories put him put of business.
Benson's lawyer put on a former employee to refute the claim that Benson
beat and choked animals in his care.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:06:45
IN Q=
((I ALWAYS NOTICED HE WAS EXTREMELY GENTLE TO ANIMALS. I'VE NEVER SEEN HIM
ABUSE AN ANIMAL IN ANY WAY. ))
SUPER=
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=
Loyd's stories had included a claim that the State Agriculture Department
was investigating Puppyland.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT Cunningham 14:50:50
IN Q=
((I DON'T DO INVESTIGATIONS.
WAS ANYBODY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE INVESTIGATING PUPPYLAND?
NOT AT THAT TIME TO MY KNOWLEDGE.))
SUPER=
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=
The multi-million dollar libel action is expected to take at least another
day or two in court.
Keith Humphry NEWS 7.))
P-Rubatex
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=jmc
TAPE#96-87 net-g
GRAPHIC=Rubatex
It was the second fire this year at Rubatex in Bedford.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford;
Firefighters got the call just after 11:30 this morning.
An explosion in an oven at the Waltex division sent smoke into the duct
system and out of the building.
Workers got out quickly, as firefighters cleared the smoke away.
No one was hurt; the cause of the oven explosion is under investigation.
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tease#1
music under
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
Bill Dolan is hoping the second time is a charm as he announces his
candidacy for Attorney general
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VO-NAT
Are you looking for a "tickle me elmo" that's on someone's Christmas list?
If you're coming up empty- you're not alone. That story when we come back.
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WEFC!!!
go to break
P-Dolan
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#596-37
GRAPHIC=dolan
Arlington lawyer Bill Dolan may have learned something from his son-- who
brought home the Olympic gold as a swimmer.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 03:40:51
IN Q=Sometimes a
((BILL DOLAN/D-ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE: SOMETIMES AN ATHLETE FINISHES A
COMPETITION AND SAYS "I CAN DO BETTER. AND NEXT TIME I WILL." SOMETIMES A
CANDIDATE FINISHES A RACE AND SAYS "I CAN DO BETTER. AND NEXT TIME I WILL."
WELL LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, NEXT TIME IS HERE.))
SUPER=01-Bill Dolan/(D) Attorney General Candidate;
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=is here.
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VO-NAT
Dolan becomes the only Democrat so far to seek the Attorney General
nomination in 1997.
Dolan is focusing on curbing drug crimes and funding education.
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P-Hokies-Orange
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=tal
TAPE#596-38
GRAPHIC=hokies/huskers
Tickets are at a premium for the Orange Bowl where Virginia Tech will be
meeting power-house Nebraska.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
At Tech's ticket office, five extra people were on hand to process the
orders today.
The fact that the Hokies are playing the national champions for the last two
years running has added to the excitement.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 7:37:55
IN Q=
((SANDY SMITH/ASST. TICKET MGR.: PLAYING NEBRASKA, THE STUDENTS WERE REALLY
ENTHUSIASTIC THIS MORNING, AND WE HAD A LONG LINE THIS MORNING AND A LOT OF
PEOPLE CAME IN THIS MORNING, SO IT WAS VERY GOOD. ))
SUPER=01-Sandy Smith/Assistant Ticket Manager;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=it was very good.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New Orleans/December 31, 1995;
For fans, it's the perfect encore to last year's Sugar Bowl win.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 7:47:24
IN Q=
((DWAYNE KITTLE/HOKIE FAN: I'VE BEEN IN BLACKSBURG, BEEN A HOKIE FAN FOR 25
YEARS NOW AND A FEW YEARS AGO WE'D HAVE NEVER DREAMED ABOUT BEING IN THE SUGAR
BOWL, THE ORANGE BOWL, I MEAN THIS IS INCREDIBLE. ))
SUPER=01-Dwayne Kittle/Hokie Fan;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=this is incredible.
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VO-NAT
Tickets cost from 60 to 125 dollars. They'll be mailed out next week.
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P-Elmo
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#596-39
GRAPHIC=christmas shopping
Christmas requires more than a generous spirit these days.
Shoppers searching for a special toy need determination and the skill of a
detective.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=i want board games
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=already got me.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Ashley Jacobs and Betty Tran know exactly what they want for Christmas.
And they may be in luck, because their list does not include two toys that
are playing hard to get this holiday season, Tickle Me Elmo and Holiday Barbie.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Well, tickle me elmo
((WELL TICKLE ME ELMO IS SORT OF A CUTE LITTLE TOY. HE GIGGLES AND LAUGHS. "OH
BOY THAT TICKLES." AND OF COURSE THE BARBIE DOLL IS A COLLECTOR'S ITEM AND IT
SEEMS LIKE EVERYBODY'S INTO THAT.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=everybody's into that.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
The picture isn't likely to improve soon.
While some stores may receive shipments during the next couple of weeks,
few are promising delivery of the hottest toys until after Christmas.
tease#2
music under
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
Tonight on Primetime Sports--we'll head to Cassell Coliseum to see how Tech
did against UNC Greensboro. But first,
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VO-NAT
dog may be man's best friend...but maybe you and yours aren't seeing eye to
eye lately.
A Lynchburg animal communicator may be able to help you deepen your bond.
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WEFC!!!
go to break
P-Animal-Communicator
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=spr
TAPE#96-91 net-h
GRAPHIC=None
Have you ever wondered what your pet was thinking?
Lynchburg's Patty Summers may have some ways of helping you connect.
Don't call her a pet psychologist... or a psychic.
Rather, she's an animal communicator, as we hear from reporter Scott
Prince.
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SOT
IN Q=Anyone can
SUPER=03-Bedford Co.; :00
SUPER=01-Patty Summers/Animal Communicator; :25
SUPER=@Scott2; :37
SUPER=01-Sandy Young/Pet Owner; :57
RUNS=1:23
OUT Q=S.P., N- 7, Bedford County
((Anyone can tell that Muffin here is a "camera hog."
But without any other knowledge of this pot bellied pig, could you possibly
know what kind of bedding it prefers?
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NAT SOT 12:16:30
IN Q=Does she
((DOES SHE WANT HAY OR JUST WANT CHIPS? SHE LIKES THE CHIPS BETTER BECAUSE SHE
THINKS SHE CAN ROUTE THEM BETTER. SHE CAN MOVE THEM MORE EASILY. ))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=more easily
Meet Patty Summers.
She refers to herself as an animal communicator... and claims to have the
power to converse with any living creature.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:43:38
IN Q=I can't
((PATTY SUMMERS/ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR: I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW IT'S POSSIBLE,
BECAUSE I DON'T UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING THAT I DO. JUST THAT I CAN DO IT. BUT
IT'S TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATION, IF YOU WILL.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=out there
Summers says she usually receives the messages through fragmented thoughts
and visual images.
And says from time to time, the animals can be quite funny.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:04:13
IN Q=First time
((FIRST TIME I CAME TO THIS HOUSE, I CAME UP TO THIS FENCE AND THIS HORSE SAID,
"ARE YOU THE PERSON SHE TOLD US WAS COMING?" I SAID, "YES." AND HE SAID, "I'M
THE KING HORSE." AND I SAID, "I SEE!" ))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=I see
Summers has dozens of clients up and down the east coast.
And she's definitely made a believer out of Bedford County resident Sandy
Young.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:55:29
IN Q=She really
((SANDY YOUNG/PET OWNER: SHE REALLY HAS THE ABILITY TO DO IT AT A DEEPER LEVEL.
IT'S JUST LIKE SHE'S STANDING THERE LIKE YOU AND I ARE TALKING. SHE CAN DO THAT
WITH THE ANIMALS. ))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=the animals
Despite those words of praise, Summers has run into a number of skeptics.
But she says she has nothing to prove to anyone... and lets her ability
SPEAK for itself... even though she's the only one that can hear it.
Scott Prince, News- 7, Bedford County.))
Forecasts
SUPER=X5000;
SUPER=330-Clear & Cold/Wind NW-10/26-28/Partly Sunny/Wind SW-10/50-54;
SUPER=331-Clear Skies/Winds Diminish/25-28/Mostly Sunny/Wind SW-10/52-54;
SUPER=332-Partly Cloudy/Wind Diminish/23-25/Partly Cloudy/Wind SW-10/50-53;
SUPER=333-Clearing & Cold/Wind NW-10/20-24/Sunny Early/Wind SW-15/45-50;
SUPER=334-Partly Cloudy/Light Winds/20-24/Partly Cloudy/Wind SW-10/50-54;
SUPER=X5001;
P-Heart-Bypass
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-40
GRAPHIC=cardiac care
A life-saving surgery for some heart patients will soon be more available
in hospitals.
Cardiac surgeons from the top ten heart centers in the country started
classes today on the new technique.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC; :
It's called "Minimally-invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass"-- that's
Mid-Cab, for short-- and it is less invasive than standard bypass surgery.
Bypasses are performed to get around blockages in the coronary arteries and
restore blood flow to the heart muscle.
But with this new procedure, instead of opening the chest, the surgeon
makes a much smaller incision in the patient's side....and there's no need to
be hooked to a heart-lung machine, as is the case with the standard operation.
Instead, the heart continues to beat on its own throughout the procedure.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:24:53
IN Q=Primarily it
((DR. PAUL CORSO/WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER: PRIMARILY IT IS AIMED AT
OPERATING ON THE ARTERIES THAT ARE ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE HEART, WHICH
LUCKILY ARE THE ARTERIES THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO THE PATIENT'S LONGEVITY.
SO, WE CAN DO ONE, TWO, MAYBE THREE BYPASSES, DEPENDING ON WHERE WE NEED TO
GO.))
SUPER=01-Dr. Paul Corso/Washington Hospital Center; :04
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=we need to go.
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VO-NAT
The midcab operation isn't likely to eliminate conventional bypass
procedures, but for the many patients who are suited for it, it could mean
quicker, less invasive surgeries... with less time spent recovering.
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cool-video
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE# cool video
GRAPHIC=News-7 primetime
When you think of the height of fashion and glamour, one woman has been
representing America's tastes and trends now for decades.
It doesn't hurt that she has a really small waistline.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=75-Beverly Hills, CA; :
We're talking about Barbie.
The never-aging blonde was just on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, for a day
of fashion shows-- and a silent auction of one-of-a- kind Barbie Dolls, dressed
and accessorized by fashion's hottest designers and jewelers.
The auction benefits the national Children Affected By AIDS
Foundation-- as well as a California hospital.
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SP-Cross
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-19
GRAPHIC=none
Lots of sports headed your way on Primetime, but first lets check in with
some high school basketball.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; :00
Jim Muscaro's North Cross Raiders hit a milestone tonight. The team
improved to 3 and oh on the season with a 53-41 win over the Miller School at
Carter Athletic center. The Raiders have already surpassed their win total from
all of last year when the team won 2 games. Now the numbers.
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SUPER=0096-j/Seattle/118//Philadelphia/94////Charlotte///Vancouver////;
SUPER=x5031
SUPER=0103-/Anaheim/5//Boston/2/3///Phoenix/2/j/NY Rangers/5///;
SUPER=X5009
SUPER=0100-/Toronto/2//Chicago/0/3//;
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SUPER=0098-/Wright State/60/j/Kentucky #6/92////Texas #18/24//Arizona
#15/30/1//;
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SUPER=0098-/Vanderbilt #20/52/j/Boston College/59///j/Virginia Tech/66//UNC
Greensboro/50///;
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go to break!!!!!!!!!
SP-Tech
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=BB97-1
GRAPHIC=Tech hoops
The Virginia Tech mens basketball team came into tonight's home contest
against visiting UNC-Greensboro riding a three game win streak.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Blacksburg/Spartans vs. Hokies; :00
The Spartans were hoping to gain a little respect during their visit to
Cassell Coliseum.
But good ball movement would help Tech in the first half. Andre Ray makes
the pass to Ace Custis who gives to Shawn Brown. Brown nails the slicing
jumper.
However, the Hokies had to play catch up for part of the first half thanks
to effort like this drive from UNC-G's Matt Javit.
The Hokies seem to have an answer. Watch former Patrick Henry standout
SUPER=33-Virginia Tech/66/UNC-G/50 ;
Troy Manns at the other end of the floor draw the defense and then thread the
needle to Ace for the baseline jumper.
Tech lead 29-24 at the half despite great play from Larry Gilbert, but the
Hokies win 66 to 50.
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SP-Grambling
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=FB96-3
GRAPHIC=College football
To football, according to ESPN reports, Grambling State University wants
legendary football coach Eddie Robinson to resign.
(----------------)
VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Grambling, LA; :00
Robinson, who is now 77 years old, has more wins than any other college
football coach in history, but this year, the team had problems-- most notably,
4 players were arrested on rape charges.
Reports say Robinson has been offered a vice presidents position but so
far he has reportedly refused to resign.
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SP-Alabama
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-24
GRAPHIC=Alabama
While Robinson seems to be nearing the end of his career, Mike Dubose's is
just begining. Alabama named him the Crimson Tide's new football coach today.
(----------------)
VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Tuscaloosa, AL; :00
The Alabama defensive coordinator takes over for Gene Stallings who will
step down after the Crimson Tide's Outback Bowl.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="winning
((MIKE DUBOSE/NEW ALABAMA HEAD COACH:))
SUPER=01-Mike Dubose/New Alabama Head Coach; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=...ncaa"
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SP-MLB
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-22
GRAPHIC=MLB
To baseball, representatives of players and owners signed the pact that
will serve as the basis for the collective bargaining agreement in New York
Today.
The off season change ups just keep coming in major league baseball as
several teams acquire top players today.
(----------------)
VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=04-Major League Baseball; :00
As most expected, Bret Saberhagen signed a minor league contract with the
Boston Red Sox. Saberhagen has been plagued by injuries for most of his career
but HAS won 2 Cy Young awards.
Catcher Benito Santiago signed a 2 year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays,
Third baseman Todd Zeile came to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers and,
pitcher Alex Fernandez agreed to a 5 year, 35 million dollar contract with
the Florida Marlins.
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SP-Sullivan
ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=10pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=Chip Sullivan
One note from the links--Hanging Rock teaching pro Chip Sullivan is
anxiously awaiting the final round of the PGA qualifying school tournament.
(----------------)
VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Santa Barbara, CA; :00
The La Purisima Golf Course in Santa Barbara California is practically under
water! Actually today's final round was suspended because of rain. It will
resume tomorrow morning in a shot gun start at 8:30 pacific time, but it is
expected to rain through the night.
Chip is at 7 under par in the 6 round tournament, putting him tied for
second. The top 40 and ties get their PGA tour Card.
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preview-boards
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=10
WRITER=amo
TAPE#bds
GRAPHIC=none
WDBJ-7 in 30-minutes. Thanks for watching, goodnight.
That's it for NEWS-7 PRIMETIME-- for more news check out NEWS-7 at 11 on
by SS