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Gala

ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# ROLLED FROM NEWSPATH
GRAPHIC=None


Red, white and blue banners decked a Maryland arena for the glitziest most star-studded inaugural event of the weekend.
Whoopi Goldberg, Candice Bergen and Michael Douglas hosted the gala that featured performances by Babyfacce, Kenny G and Kenny Rogers.
President Clinton arrived at the black tie event by helicopter, and said the performers were "uniquely American."
Liz Mullen joins us now from Washington with the latest.
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An ecstatic crowd greeted the first family.. at their final appearance before inauguration day gets underway.
It was entertainment.. american style: Emigre Mikhail Baryshnikov dancing to Gershwin, Gloria Estefan and Aretha Franklin and James Taylor.
Their duet.. a moving tribute to Martin Luther King.. on the eve of his national holiday.
The gala capped a day filled with events.. both free and costly.. in which tourists and politicos celebrated William Jefferson Clinton's second term.
PRESIDENT CLINTON: I HAVE RUN MY LAST RACE, BUT WE HAVE NOT DONE ALL THE WORK WE NEED TO DO IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
When all is said and done, the inauguration and the accompanying festivities will cost about 43 million dollars.. including nine million leftover from the last inauguration.
Going into his second term, the President is enjoying healthy optimism nationwide.. 60 percent of Americans polled approve of the way the president is handling his job.
66 percent of those polled are optimistic about the next four years.
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON: TOMORROW WE DON'T JUST CELEBRATE, WE RENEW. TOMORROW WE PREPARE THE NATION FOR THE NEXT CENTURY.
Live=Liz Full/Microwave
SUPER=05-Washington DC;
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Tsongas


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=eea
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Clinton, Bill


President Clinton paused in the middle of his inaugural preparations to remember Senator Paul Tsongas, who fought him for the 1992 presidential nomination.
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SUPER=03-Washington DC;


During a speech at a Democratic National Committee luncheon, he asked everyone to say a prayer of gratitude for the life of Senator Tsongas.
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((PRESIDENT CLINTON; MY ADMIRATION FOR HIM AND FOR HIS SENSE OF COMMITTMENT TO OUR FUTURE, TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE POLITICAL PROCESS, AND TO THE ULTIMATE ABILITY OF AMERICA TO RENEW ITSELF, ONLY GREW WITH ALL OF OUR CONTACTS.))
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ANCHOR=Eric
SS=Tsongas, Paul


Tsongas died of pneumonia yesterday at age 55.

Cosby


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=eea
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=None


Ennis Cosby was buried today.
Bill Cosby's only son was laid to rest in a private ceremony on the family's estate in Massachusetts.
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CBS has cancelled 2 upcoming "Cosby" episodes on the subject of crime, and a short tribute to Ennis Cosby will air after tomorrow night's show.
SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA;


Meanwhile investigators are looking into what they call a "possible connection" to another crime.
The composite sketch of the suspect is similar to a sketch of a man who shot and wounded a sheriff's deputy at Lake Tahoe last month.
Investigators are cautious about linking the two shootings.
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((BRAD MARENGER/PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; I THINK THERE'S SOME SIMILARITIES IN THE COMPOSITE AND THERE ARE ALSO SOME VERY OBVIOUS DISSIMILARITIES IN THE COMPOSITE. SO AT THIS PARTICULAR TIME WE'RE NOT PORTRAYING THAT AS A SOLID LEAD OR THAT THERE'S A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO. ))
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Investigators say they've been flooded with calls since they released the sketches last night.
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NEW-CENTURY


ANCHOR=ERIC
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=DAL
TAPE# 96-106
GRAPHIC=NEW CENTURY COUNCIL


The New Century Council is restructuring and some familiar faces will assume different roles.
The council has helped citizen volunteers develop a vision for the region.
As Denise Allen reports these changes will help turn the vision into a reality.
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((The New Century Council is turning its attention from planning to implementing.
This shift in direction also includes phasing out full time employees, including that of executive director Bev Fitzpatrick.
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((BEV FITZPATRICK/NEW CENTURY COUNCIL EXEC. DIR.: WE'RE GOING TO DO MORE WITH LESS AND WE FEEL LIKE WITHOUT HAVING A FULL TIME STAFF WE MAY BE ABLE TO USE SOME OF THAT FUNDING IN A MORE APPROPRIATE WAY AS WE CHANGE FROM VISIONING TO IMPLEMENTATION.))
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((TOM BROCK/FORMER CHAIRPERSON: AND WHAT WE'RE REALLY GOING TO FOCUS ON IS FUNDING SPECIFIC PROJECTS WE THINK ARE GOING TO HAVE A MAJOR REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.))
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The New Century Council has decided to focus on six projects. pre pro
On the top of the list, regional commerce parks. Governments in the region can earn money by investing in an industrial park in another locality.
Also on the list business and educational partnerships to train the work force.
Promoting tourism and the New River Valley's Technology Corridor are other projects.
The council also plans to use the internet to get the word out that southwest Virginia is open for business.
And the council plans to continue reinforcing the volunteer leadership already in place.
But they say the commerce park is most important to the region's economic health.
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IN Q=what this allows

((BROCK: WHAT THIS ALLOWS FOR US TO DO IS REALLY PROVIDE PRODUCT FOR THE MARKETING ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION TO BE ABLE TO BRING NEW BUSINESS PARTICULARLY MANUFACTURING INTO THE AREA.))
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Fitzpatrick will still work with the New Century Council as a consultant.
Both he and Brock say these are long term projects which could benefit the regions in the decades to come.
Denise Allen News 7.))

School-Info


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=School Info.


There are still some schools in our area that are closed or delayed due to the weather. toss to list

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HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Eric
SS=NONE


Still to come on our broadcast,
Clifton Forge is trying to determine its future status as a city or a town.
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VO-NAT

and Bedford County wants to use a popular lake for more than boating.
We'll give you the details in just a minute.
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ANCHOR=Kimberly


Well, some light snow showers are quickly making their way through the region tonight.
Accumulations will be generally an inch or less--
As the weekend closes on a wintry note-- the work week will begin with some warmer temperatures.
As for today's highs and lows... Roll Lake Level MUSIC UP FULL
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Clifton-Forge


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# 96-108
GRAPHIC=None


Clifton Forge officials are thinking about reverting the city to town status.
In fact, it's the number one priority on the city council's list right now.
As Jay Moore reports, this topic is nothing new for the city of only 45- hundred residents.
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(( For more than 10 years, there's been talk about whether Clifton Forge would be better off on it's own or joining the county.
Like any other city, Clifton Forge faces rising costs and the need for capital improvements.
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((DICK MAGNIFICO/CLIFTON FORGE CITY MANAGER: WE HAVE A NUMBER OF NEW BUSINESSES IN THE CITY ITSELF AND I THINK CLIFTON FORGE IS EMERGING AS A LIVELIER COMMUNITY THAN IT HAS IN THE PAST.))
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But others feel that's not enough.
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((CAMPBELL: CLIFTON FORGE IS A VERY SMALL CITY WITH PRETTY TIGHT BOUNDARIES AND NOT A LOT OF ROOM TO EXPAND SO OUR TAX BASE IS RELATIVELY FIXED. ))
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Campbell says the public has a misconception when it comes to turning to a town.
A town can still function as an independent entity and provide services.
The mayor says often there's a perception of loss of control.
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((CAMPBELL: QUITE HONESTLY THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF CLIFTON FORGE WOULD DICTATE THAT THERE'S NOT A LOT OF CONTROL ANYWAY BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR.))
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((JAY MOORE/REPORTING: THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME CLIFTON FORGE DISCUSSED GOING TO A TOWN STATUS. IN 1993 AN ECONOMIST PREPARED A REPORT SHOWING ALL THE ADVANTAGES.))
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but city council nixed it before residents could get a chance to vote on it.
Some of those members still sit on today's council.
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((CAMPBELL: I GUESS WHAT'S CHANGED IS SOME OF THE INDIVIDUALS HAVE HAD TIME TO SERVE ON THE CITY COUNCIL AND SEE THE DIRECTION THE CITY'S GOING.))
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Both the city manager and mayor agree that residents need to take a look at the BIG picture before making any decisions.
Voters will ultimately have the final say in a referendum.
Jay Moore, News 7, Clifton Forge.))

Bedford-Water


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=jmo
TAPE# net; edit 96-54 (Lake Volunteers) & 96-67 (Bedford Boating)
GRAPHIC=None


Bedford County wants to solve its water problems by using a popular lake for drinking water.
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SUPER=03-Franklin Co./Last Year;


As an alternative to dry wells and water that's trucked-in, the county wants to build a high-tech water treatment plant at Smith Mountain Lake.
The county has been working on the plan for two years.
Officials estimate the cost of the plant at 750-thousand-dollars.
The county hopes to begin building the plant in the spring.
First, though, the county must get the approval of state agencies.
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Fire-Command


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=ssm
TAPE# 97-4
GRAPHIC=None


A fire scene is often a chaotic place...a building engulfed in flames, firefighter rushing around trying to put the blaze out.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape;


Now, in Lynchburg, those efforts are becoming more organized.
The Hill City's fire department is implementing a new strategy that will govern the way its crews fight fires.
Mostly, the incident command plan helps organize the personnel on a fire scene, taking some of the stress off the person in charge of the operation.
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((BATTALION CHIEF LES PUCKETT/LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPT.: WHAT IT DOES IT ACTUALLY MAKES ASSIGNMENTS TO DIFFERENT ENGINE COMPANIES OR DIFFERENT UNITS ON THE SCENE, SO THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHICH ASSIGNMENT THEY HAVE, WHICH JOB OR TASK THEY HAVE TO SEE TO, AND IT LESSENS THE CONFUSION QUITE A BIT.))
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-Last Week;


Puckett was busy teaching the department's battalion chiefs the intricacies of the incident command system this week.
It should take effect city- wide by February.
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Blood


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE# 96-109
GRAPHIC=American Red Cross


The American Red Cross is making an urgent appeal for blood donations. in our area.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Friday; :


There's a critical need for Type O blood-- the most common type.
The shortage is attributed to the usual holiday decline in donations-- combined with the continuing spread of flu in the region, and the recent winter weather that forced the cancellation of several blood drives.
To be eligible to donate you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in reasonably good health.
You can donate every 56 days.
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Feedback-01/19/97


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=jmc
TAPE# FEEDBACK
GRAPHIC=Hines, Ramona


Our viewer mail this week focused on the woman who accused a candidate for Virginia attorney general of sexual harassment.
SS=Feedback


Here's assignment editor Joe McKean, with News-7's Feedback.
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(( Gil Davis is representing Paula Jones in her sexual harassment suit against President Clinton, argued last week before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Davis is also Ramona Hines' attorney, in her lawsuit against a Martinsville TV station.
One viewer questioned our motives in airing Hines' videotape of Davis talking to her about arranging a possible appearance in Playboy magazine.
"It was to be expected that the media would go after Gil Davis for daring to challenge President Clinton. What was not expected was that News 7 would be leading the charge. That your news operation would stoop this low in attempting to help Clinton is unfortunate. Character assassination is something people have come to expect from the national media. I had thought News 7 had a better sense of fairness. To align yourself with the Clinton "whatever is necessary to keep power" mentality does you no service."
Another viewer was more critical of HINES' motives.
"It appeared to me that the female involved in the above conversation was teasing and flirting with Mr. Davis. At one point she seemed to encourage him in the conversation by saying "What did I say"...I also heard her giggling in the tape. So it has yet to be proven to me that this man is guilty of "immoral conduct, etc.". Perhaps the motives of the female involved should be suspect. Another question...why did she meet with him in a hotel room of her own free will?"
If you have questions about our news coverage or issues in the news, please get in touch with News-7 Feedback, P.O. Box 7, Roanoke, VA 24022-0007
Faxes should be sent to 540-343-7269.
And if you'd like to send us a note by Email, the address is news@wdbj7.com/.
Joe McKean, News-7. ))
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Soft Music Under
ANCHOR=Eric
SS=none


Stay with us, coming up next on the broadcast, an American balloonist attempting to fly around the world falls short.
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and we'll show you an obstacle that would distract even the best golfers.
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Balloon


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=eea
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=None


An American balloon pilot will fall short of his goal to fly around the world.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bahrain;


Steve Fossett is now expected to land somewhere in Bangladesh sometime tomorrow.
His ground crew says he doesn't have enough fuel to make it across the pacific ocean.
Fossett left St. Louis on Monday with 700 gallons of propane, but he had to burn extra fuel waiting for permission to cross Libya.
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S-Wake


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB97-2
GRAPHIC=ACC Logo


Laron Profit hit a three pointer at the buzzer as 11-th ranked Maryland beat second ranked Wake forest 54 to 51 in the A-C-C.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Winston-Salem, NC/Wake vs Maryland; :


Dave Odom watches his team fall behind 27 to 8 with 6 minutes left in the first half.
But the Demon Deacons made a run Ricky Peral hits the fade away jumper to make it 27 to 10.
Then Tony Rutland keeps it outside for the three pointer and the lead was cut to 29 to 16.
But the Terps would score the final basket and go in at the half leading Wake by a score of 32 to 20.
Wake opened the second half with a 14 to nothing run Jerry Braswell out side with the Jumper.
But Wake continued the rally here Tim Duncan hits the jump hook the Demon Deacons took the lead by 2 early in the second half.
Then Maryland came back and took SUPER=33-Maryland/54/Wake Forest/51;the

lead but the Terps needed this Loran Profit Jumper at the Buzzer to Beat Wake Forest 54 to 51.
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S-Kansas


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB97-4
GRAPHIC=College Hoops


Connecticut took top ranked Kansas to the wire before the Jayhawks pulled out the 73 to 65 win.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Storrs, CT/Kansas vs Connecticut; :


Kansas coach Roy Williams watches as his team comes back.
Paul Pierce pulls up and nails the three pointer and the Jayhawks trailed 23 to 21.
But the Huskies hit the boards hard in the first half getting several shots here before Richard Hamilton gets it in the basket.
Kansas made a run in the second half Jerod Haase gets out on the break for the layup to make it 37 to 34 Kansas.
The Jayhawks sealed the win late SUPER=33-Kansas/73/Connecticut/65/;in

the fourth quarter Billy Thomas with the three pointer and Kansas wins it 73 to 65.
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S-NBA


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB97-3
GRAPHIC=NBA LOGO


Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon scored 32 points and pulled in 16 rebounds as the Rockets scored 19 of the last 21 points of the game to beat Chicago 102 to 86.
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SUPER=03-Houston, TX/NBC SPORTS; :


The Rockets came out of the blocks hot thanks to some sweet shooting from center Hakeem Olajuwon.
Chicago gets it out on he break Scotty Pippen receives the pass and gets the slam as the Bulls trailed by three.
Houston dominated the inside on this play Kevin Willis goes in for the easy hook shot to increase the Rocket lead.
It took Michael Jordan a few minutes to warm up but he hits this jumper cutting the Rockets lead to three.
The game was close throughout the SUPER=33-Houston/102/Chicago/86/;

second half and Houston goes on to win the game by a score of 102 to 86.
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S-Scores


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB97-1
GRAPHIC=NBA LOGO


The Philadelphia 76-ers lost their 12-th straight game in Indiana today.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Indianapolis, IN/TBA; :


In the first half, Rick Smits drives to the hoop for the layup and two of his 20 points.
Philly's Allen Iverson had a season high 37 points but the Pacers hold on for the win. For that and all of today's scores lets check the boards.
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Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#TEase
GRAPHIC=NONE


And coming up, Joe Ruttman wins the first truck race of the season Michelle McGann picks up a win on the L-P-G-A tour.
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And John Cook takes home the money at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
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S-Golf


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-22
GRAPHIC=PGA logo


John Cook rallied in today's final round and he beat fourth round leader Mark Calcavecchia by a stroke in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, a 90 hole event at four courses in Indian Wells, California.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Indians Wells, CA/NBC SPORTS; :


Calcavecchia trailed Cook after 12 holes but he made this birdie putt at the 13-th hole to tie Cook at 31 under par.
But Cook took the lead at 17 and he finished with this birdie putt at 18 to win the tournament. Cook shot a 9 under par 63 for a five round total of 327, 33 under par.
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Sullivan


Chip Sullivan had 16 pars and two bogeys today to finish in 50-th place at 12 under par. Sullivan is headed for the Pro Am later in the week in Phoenix.

S-LPGA


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11PM
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-23
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Lake Buena Vista, Fl/ESPN; :


On the L-P-G-A tour, Michelle McGann made a two and a half foot put for par to beat Karrie Webb in a playoff at the HealthSouth Inaugural.
McGann shot a three under par 69 to tie Webb at 207.
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S-Hula


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#FB96-4
GRAPHIC=College Football


The South beat the North 26 to 13 this afternoon in the Hula Bowl.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Honolulu, HI/ESPN; :


Florida's Danny Wuerffel warming up before the game.
In the first quarter, Brad Otton goes the air and hits North Carolina tight end Fred Jones the big guy takes it in from 53 yards out and the south took the 10 to nothing lead.
The South iced the win in the SUPER=36-South/26/North/13/;fourth quarter

Archie Anderson takes the handoff and scores from 38 yards out and the South beats the North 26 to 13.
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S-Racing


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#R-35
GRAPHIC=NASCAR LOGO


An exciting finish to the first race of the Craftsman Truck series. Joe Ruttman the winner of this afternoons Chevy Truck Challenge.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Orlando, FL/ESPN; :


Ridgeway's Jimmy Hensley had a good run today Hensley finished sixth in the race in Truck number 43.
But on the final lap of the race Joe Ruttman hits leader Jack Sprague in the rear, Sprague loses control of the truck spinning out as Ruttman went on the inside.
It happened in the corner of turn one and ruttman was able to cross the finish line and win the race.
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((JACK SPRAGUE/FINISHED 15-TH: )) ((JOE RUTTMAN/CHEVY TRUCK CHALLENGE WINNER: ))
SUPER=01-Jack Sprague/Finished 15-TH; :
SUPER=01-Joe Ruttman/Chevy Truck Challenge Winner; :11
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=........BEEN ON."
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ANCHOR=Roy
SS=Hold LOgo


Stacy Compton came from last place to finish 10-th in his first truck race.

S-Track


ANCHOR=Roy
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S6-25
GRAPHIC=Tech Logo


The Women's Distance Medley Relay team at Virginia Tech set a new school record yesterday in the first meet on the new indoor track at Rector Field House.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Blacksburg; :


The Mondo 200 meter six lane indoor track was set up Friday on the start of the Invitational track meet that ended yesterday.
The track is designed with varied banks to allow the fastest angle of run which will improve times in most events.
Its only one of five in the United States and it can only help the track programs at Tech.
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((RUSS WHITENACK/MEN'S TRACK COACH: )) ((LORI TAYLOR/WOMEN'S TRACK COACH: ))
SUPER=01-Russ Whitenack/Men's Track Coach; :00
SUPER=01-Lori Taylor/Women's Track Coach; :15
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OUT Q=..........and field runners."
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Seal


ANCHOR=Eric
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=eea
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=None


Forget the water hazards and sand traps... golfers at a course in New Zealand had to play around the seal.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New Zealand;


The large spotted fur seal came ashore and decided to take a stroll on the eighth fairway.
Animal control officers finally netted the seal at a nearby garage and sedated him.
They say he just took a wrong turn.
The seal was taken to a beach and released. (----------------)
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