23:00-01

Newsbreak

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#
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Good Evening.
A tobacco agreement could be reached as soon as tomorrow.
The lead negotaitor says a settlement between the tobacco industry and several states is near-
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((YESTERDAY WE TOLD YOU WE HIT A DOUBLE AND A TRIPLE TODAY WE HIT THREE TRIPLES AND SCORED A FEW RUNS. ))
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This cartoon is causing controversy- It's creator says it sends a message against the death penalty, but some Oklahoma city bombing victims say its offensive.
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Plus the most married man in the world dies- after 29 marriages.
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ANCHOR=Jean


Join us for News 7 at Eleven.

Tobacco


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Cigarette Smoking


It's the tobacco industry versus 40 states-
Tonight it appears an historic settlement is near- possibly as soon as tomorrow.
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((MIKE MOORE/MISSISSIPPI ATTORNEY GENERAL: YESTERDAY WE TOLD YOU WE HIT A DOUBLE AND A TRIPLE TODAY WE HIT THREE TRIPLES AND SCORED A FEW RUNS. ))
SUPER=01-Mike Moore/Mississippi Attorney General;
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Moore is the chief negotiator in the talks- He says today's session produced new concessions from the tobacco industry- although he would not give specifics.
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((WE THINK THE TRUTH SHOULD BE TOLD ABOUT THE INDUSTRY WE PLAN TO GET THAT DONE. WE THINK THE INDUSTRY OUGHT TO BE PUNISHED FOR WHAT THEY'VE DONE IN THE PAST THE KILLING OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AND WE ARE GOING TO DO THAT. AND WE THINK PEOPLE WHO HAVE PAID THE BILL THE TAXPAYERS OF THE COUNTRY OUGHT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THAT. WE'RE GONNA DO THAT AND MUCH MUCH MORE WE PROMISE YOU.))
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VO-NAT


Moore says one goal is to cut teen smoking by 60 percent in ten years.
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=HOLD


Once a deal is reached it must be ratified by Congress.
That could take awhile- Senate leaders have hinted it may be tough to fit tobacco into their busy schedule.

Redistricting


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-35
GRAPHIC=Supreme Court


Virginia must wait a few more months for the U-S Supreme Court to take up the case of the only black majority congressional district.
But today, another clue about the outcome.
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VO-NAT


The high court struck down three black majority districts in Georgia in a five to four ruling.
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SOT 05:14:02
IN Q=Most people

((KENT WILLIS/VA. ACLU: MOST PEOPLE WHO TALK ABOUT VOTING RIGHTS ISSUES THESE DAYS TALK ABOUT WHO IS THE ONE JUDGE THAT WILL MOVE FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER TO UPHOLD OR STRIKE DOWN THE NEXT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.))
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Virginia's third district is represented by Bobby Scott, the state's only black congressman.
The state and the American Civil Liberties Union say it's DIFFERENT from other districts the court HASN'T liked in that political considerations mattered more in its creation than racial ones.
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TALENT=Jean
SS=HOLD


If the court decides NOT to hear the case, Virginia lawmakers will go back to the drawing board.

O'Dell


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=equ
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=Supreme Court


It appears convicted killer Joseph O-Dell will face the death penalty.
The U-S Supreme Court upheld his sentence.
O'Dells attorneys tried to argue that that a 1994 precedent should apply retroactively to O'Dell.
The precedent says juries should be told that life without parole is an option- but the court said no.
O'Dell faces execution for a 1985 murder of a woman outside a Virginia Beach night club.
O'Dell effort to avoid the death penalty has received the support of the Italian government and Pope John Paul.

Bomb-Cartoon


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-The Arizona Republic;


This cartoon tries to show the irony of sentencing Timothy McVeigh to death.
But the cartoon is causing controversy.
Steve Benson's latest work depicts that now famous firefighter from the Oklahoma City bombing.
In it, the baby says "stop the killing."
The firefighter replies- oh stop your whining.
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE


The baby depicted in the cartoon died in the bombing. The child's mother and the firefighter want an apology.
Benson says he won't apologize to people who don't understand editorial cartooning.

Summit


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=NONE


World leaders are arriving in Denver tonight-
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SUPER=03-Denver;


for the start of the G-8 summit.
It's fitting the summit is going on in the mile high city- because President Clinton's spirits are very high- all on account of the U-S economy.
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((AMERICA HAS THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN 20 YEARS, THE LOWEST INFLATION RATE IN THIRTY YEARS, THE BIGGEST DECLINE IN INEQUALITY AMONG WORKING FAMILIES IN OVER 30 YEARS. WE ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. ))
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VO-NAT


It's not just low U-S unemployment numbers- but the numbers are lower than almost every other country that will be represented at the Summit.
And this may surprise many- the U-S also has the lowest deficit of all- something the other nations are hoping to achieve.
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Liberty


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#97-31
GRAPHIC=Liberty Seal


After 26 years at Liberty University's helm, Dr. Pierre Guillermin
(GILL-er-min) is stepping down as the school president.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg


Guillermin helped the Reverend Jerry Falwell create the original Liberty Baptist College in 1971.
He plans to remain active in school affairs, including serving as university chaplain.
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SOT 14:17:43
IN Q=I enjoy personal

((DR. PIERRE GUILLERMIN/RETIRING L.U. PRESIDENT: I ENJOY PERSONAL INTERACTION WITH FACULTY AND STUDENTS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING MORE AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN OUR ACADEMIC COMMUNITY WHO MAY BE SEEKING SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OR COUNSEL.))
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VO-NAT


Liberty is still trying to eliminate more than 25 million dollars in debt, but Reverend Falwell says that should not scare off potential applicants.
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((REV. JERRY FALWELL/L.U. CHANCELLOR: I THINK ANYONE WHO LOOKS AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CLOSELY WILL SEE THAT IT IS A STRONG, HEALTHY, ONGOING INSTITUTION AND IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE PROBLEM WILL BE SELECTING THE RIGHT ONE, NOT FINDING ONE.))
SUPER=01-Rev. Jerry Falwell/Liberty U. Chancellor; :00
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OUT Q=not finding one.
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Dr. John Borek will serve as interim president while a nationwide search is conducted.
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Up next on our newscast, a troubled appliance store says it will re-open tomorrow,
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and we'll tell you why opponents of the smart road say its a waste of money.
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Smart-Road


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-27
GRAPHIC=Smart Road


Opponents of the "Smart Road" are pointing to a private study as proof the highway is a waste of money and harmful to the environment.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Christiansburg;


A coalition of taxpayers, environmental and community activists, did the study. Project opponents outlined the results today.
The 46-page paper also criticizes 36-other highway projects around the country.
A ground breaking for the "Smart Road" is scheduled next month but those fighting the nearly six-mile highway are not giving in.
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IN Q=There is

((MICHAEL ABRAHAM/SMART ROAD OPPONENT:THERES IS A LOT OF RESIGNATION, IN OUR AREA, THAT THIS IS A GOING TO BE DONE TO US NO MATTER WHAT AND WE NEED A VICTORY, WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO SAY TO THE PEOPLE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY THAT WE HAVE A CHANCE TO DEFEAT THIS, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. ))
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VO-NAT
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Supporters say the project will alleviate future traffic congestion.
But Abraham claims his research indicates the level of traffic projected by the state won't actually occur for decades.
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Crenshaws


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#97-38
GRAPHIC=Crenshaws


All this week Crenshaws Electronics and Appliances has kept its Roanoke and Lynchburg stores closed, while a major lender has repossessed a large chunk of its inventory.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


Tomorrow though, Crenshaws will REOPEN its Roanoke location.
Crews took the last of the repossessed merchandise out of Crenshaws Roanoke store this afternoon.
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The repossession efforts moved to Lynchburg tonight.
Deutsche (DOYT-sha) Financial Services says this will help settle an overdue debt of nearly 337-thousand dollars.
It was not known if the Lynchburg location would reopen tomorrow.
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WDBJ-License


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11p
WRITER=sta
TAPE#=97-33
GRAPHIC=NONE


Last year a group led by Jesse Jackson protested the renewal of WDBJ's broadcast license.
The Rainbow Coalition questioned the station's hiring practices when it came to women and minorities.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


The Coalition took its complaints to the Federal Communications Commission asking it to investigate.
But, today the agency found that WDBJ was in compliance with FCC guidelines for employment of women and minorities.
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IN Q=We're obviously glad

((JIM SHAVER/WDBJ-7 VP NEWS AND PROGRAMMING: WE'RE OBVIOUSLY GLAD THAT WE CAN PUT IT BEHIND US AND GET ON TO SOME OF THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE AHEAD OF US AND GRATIFIED THAT THE COMMISSION WAS AS CLEAR IN SUPPORTING OUR E-E-O RECRUITMENT PLAN AS IT WAS.))
SUPER=01-Jim Shaver/WDBJ-7 VP News and Programming;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=plan as it was.
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE


The FCC has now renewed WDBJ's license for eight years.

M'Ville-School


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=jsu
TAPE#97-42
GRAPHIC=Education


An unpopular decision to transfer assistant principal Zeb (Tahl-ey) Talley has some Martinsville High School students upset.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;


Today several students, teachers and parents tried to persuade the school board to change its mind.
They say transferring Talley from Martinsville High School to Martinsville Middle School is NOT in the best interest of the students.
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IN Q=Do you choose

((LAVELLE PAYNE/MARTINSVILLE JUNIOR: DO YOU CHOOSE NOT TO LISTEN..HAVE YOU EVEN ASKED MR.TALLEY HIMSELF IF HE THINKS THIS MOVE IS DEROGATORY TO HIS CAREER. I WONDER BECAUSE I HAVE. HE DOESN'T WANT TO GO. WE DON'T WANT HIM TO GO. PARENTS DON'T WANT HIM TO GO.))
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Rising junior Kathryn Whitlow says Talley helped her overcome a learning disability.
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((KATHRYN WHITLOW/MARTINSVILLE SENIOR: MR.TALLEY HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING ME TO GET WHERE I AM NOW.. I AM PROUD OF WHO I AM ))
SUPER=01-Kathryn Whitlow/Martinsville H.S. Senior
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OUT Q=of who I am
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VO-NAT


The school board says the transfer will still stand.
The assistant principal at Albert Harris Intermediate will replace Talley.
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Tutor


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11 pm
WRITER=tte
TAPE#97-37
GRAPHIC=Hold Education


Some graduates of Danville's George Washington High School have come to the aid of some of that school's seniors.
As Tina Tenret reports, they've formed a tutoring program that gives troubled students a better chance at graduating.
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SUPER=07-Debbie Adams; :14
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SUPER=01-Judy Doss/Guidance Counselor; :34
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((
Allan Moore graduated from George Washington High School three years ago. But when he saw seniors struggling to pass, he came home to help.
Allan matches GW alumni with high school seniors in a tutoring program that's getting high marks.
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((DEBBIE ADAMS: I PASSED CHEMISTRY. I WENT UP. I WAS FAILING WITH AN F. THEN I CAME BACK AND I PASSED CHEMISTRY.))
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Now, Adams hopes to enter the Army.
Allan Moore says she earned her reward.
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((ALLAN MOORE: WE FACILITATE, WE COORDINATE, WE DON'T OURSELVES IMPROVE THE GRADE.))
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((JUDY DOSS/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: THEY WERE ABLE TO OBSERVE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WHO WERE CARING, ACCEPTING AND PATIENT. AND OF COURSE THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THAT STUDENT.))
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Moore hopes to expand his program next year with 20 returning GW grads as tutors.
Tina Tenret, News 7, Danville.))

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ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#=none
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Coming up next, the world's most married man passes away,
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VO-NAT

and we'll meet a local singer who is proving patience can pay off as he prepares to head to Nashville.
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Comm#2



Chuck-Love


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=sta
TAPE#97-39
GRAPHIC=NONE


He's hob-nobbed with country music's rich and famous.
But, now a local country music figure is trying to grab a little of the lime-light for himself.
Stacey Martin reports.
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(( Chuck Love has been on the country music scene for about 40 years--writing songs and for the most part listening to others sing his tunes.
Tunes like "She Does," "365-Day Woman," and "I Grew Up in West Virginia."
He's known to a few of the stars in country music such as Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Jr. and Charlie Pride.
But, Love wants his turn on center stage and a chance to make it big.
He heads to Nashville later this summer to finish his second country music album.
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SOT 13.27.04 - 13.27.19
IN Q=I went there

((CHUCK LOVE/COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER: I WENT THERE SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS AND I WAS WORKING AND I DIDN'T WANT TO QUIT MY JOB AND TAKE MY SON DOWN THERE AND MY WIFE AND THERE ADVICE WAS FOR ME TO COME BACK TO ROANOKE WHICH WAS A GOOD-SIZED TOWN AND TRY TO MAKE A NAME IN ROANOKE.))
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OUT Q=name in Roanoke


And, that's what he did.
In the early 70s he was featured on shows like WDBJ's Panorama and "The Chuck Love Show" which aired on W-B-R-A.
And, today he's entertaining local crowds every Wednesday night here in Salem at The Snuggery.
But, he thinks he has more to give and more to get in return.
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((NAT/SOT))
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He's 55 years old and works for the Yokohama Tire Company.
And, he knows the odds for success are against him.
Nowadays most country music fans are following the fame of young rising stars like Lee Ann Rimes.
But, Love is not giving up the dreams he's had since age 15 and still waits for that one big break.
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IN Q=I'm determined to

((CHUCK LOVE/COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER: I'M DETERMINED TO DO SOMETHING WITH IT. IT'S A LOT OF TIMES BEING AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. MEETING THE RIGHT PERSON. AND, I FEEL LIKE WHEN YOU GET A DREAM SOONER OR LATER IN YOUR LIFE YOU'LL CROSS THAT PLACE IN YOUR LIFE WHERE YOU TELL PEOPLE THAT'S HOW I GOT MY BREAK.))
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Stacey Martin, News 7 Roanoke County.

Most-Married


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#Net H
GRAPHIC=NONE


The world's most married man has died.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Redlands, CA/File Tape;


Eighty-eight year old Scotty Wolfe was listed for 35 years in the Guiness Book of World Records for taking 29 trips down the aisle.
Shown here with wife number 27, Wolfe died June 10th of undisclosed causes.
Friends say Wolfe was a unique person.
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SOT 20:07:36 Conus Weird
IN Q=He had an

(( ))
SUPER=01-Peter Duncan/Nursing Home Spokesman
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OUT Q=for number 30.
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Wolfe's last wife was a record holder in her own right. She is the world's most married woman with 23 husbands.
She and Wolfe married 11 months ago, but did not live together because neither one wanted to move.
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S-Score


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-12
GRAPHIC=NONE
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SUPER=03-Toronto, Canada; :00


Dominik Hasek dominated the NHL postseason awards banquet last night.
Hasek was voted the league's most valuable player by both his peers and the league's sports writers.
He is the first goalie in 35 years to win the writer's Hart Trophy.
The last to do so was Jacques Plante.
Hasek also won the Vezna trophy for the top goalie.
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S-MLB


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-13
GRAPHIC=MLB


Baseball's interleague play is finished for a week, so yesterday it was back to the old way of doing things.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-San Diego, CA/Rockies vs. Padres; :00


For the Rockies Andres Gallaraga it was the same old way of doing things as he hit his second three run homer in as many days to power Colorado to a 8-to-4 win over the Padres.
Gallaraga complemented his 20th homer of the season with a defensive gem as
SUPER=35-Colorado/8/San Diego/4;

he makes the stab in the hole and flips to winner Roger Bailey for the out.
The final 8-to-4.
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S-Buick


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-11
GRAPHIC=sullivan


Roanoke's Chip Sullivan shot an even par round of 71 yesterday in Rye, New York during the first round of the Buick Classic to put himself in decent shape heading into today.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Rye, NY; :00


In fact for wat least yesterday, Chip beat Tiger Woods.
Tiger, who struggled at the U.S. Open last week in Maryland, shot a one over 72.
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((TIGER WOODS/ROUND OF 72 TODAY:))
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OUT Q=...CAN GET HOT."
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=golf


Ernie Els the Open winner leads after shooting a 7 under 64.

S-McBride


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S7-9
GRAPHIC=Golf Logo


Locally, Hanging Rock Pro Billy McBride received the ultimate honor this week from the City of Lynchburg.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=03-Salem; :


McBride, a native of Roanoke, spent 9 years in Lynchburg working at several different golf courses.
And earlier this week he was inducted into the Central Virginia golf hall of fame. He's one of four men to receive the honor.
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((BILLY MCBRIDE/CENTRAL VIRGINIA HALL OF FAMER: ))
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OUT Q=...BESTOWED THIS."
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S-Skins


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-10
SS=redskins


Jeff Hostetler checked into Redskins' Park in Ashburn yesterday to talk to the DC media.
He told them exactly why he was so quick to sign with the Skins after being released by the Raiders.
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IN Q="Well, ...

((JEFF HOSTETLER/REDSKINS QUARTERBACK:))
SUPER=01-Jeff Hostetler/Redskins Quarterback; :00
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OUT Q=...EVERYBODY FITS."
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S-Lynch


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S7-8
GRAPHIC=George Lynch


Tomorrow marks the final day of George Lynch's hometown basketball camp as 97 campers continue to fine tune their basketball skills.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00


Lynch is also making sure his campers tune up on their people skills. In addition to going over fundamentals, the NBA forward has added some speaking skills instruction.
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IN Q="teach

((GEORGE LYNCH/VANCOUVER FORWARD:))
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OUT Q=...proper English
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Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#sports tease
GRAPHIC=NONE


Still to come tonight, Roy Stanley has tonight's report from the Roanoke Valley Horse show,
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VO-NAT eng#


as he introduces us to Rick Coward, a black man making his mark in what is often an all-white sport.
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S-McGrady


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-3
GRAPHIC=LYNCH


This year's draft is set for next Wednesday, and
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Chapel Hill, NC/Last Season; :00


along with all of the college players in the mix is this young man, Tracy McGrady, the top high school player in the country last season.
McGrady, who just graduated from Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham has made himself eligible for the draft.
He is a likely first round selection. And the Adidas shoe company has so much faith in his future, that it has signed him to a $12 million dollar endorsement contract to wear Adidas apparel.
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S-Horse


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#S7-7
GRAPHIC=Horse Show


Rick Coward is a black man in a predominately white sport.
In a year when sports fans are celebrating the accomplishments of Tiger Woods, and remembering the path Jackie Robinson first walked, it only seems appropriate that Rick Coward make his mark in the predominately white sport of showing horse.
Roy Stanley has his story from the Roanoke Valley Horse Show.
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SUPER=01-Rick Coward/Horse Trainer And Rider; :20
SUPER=01-Courtney Petersen/Rider For Cavalier Farm; :1:07
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((Coward has been around horses for all of his life. His family owned a horse farm in New Jersey.
After relocating in Washington, Coward began to teach at one of the top riding schools in the country.
But working a horse show in North Carolina is where Coward got his big break.)) ((RICK COWARD/TRAINER AND RIDER: )) ((Coward and Cavalier Farm have 8 horses he's working with At the Roanoke Valley Horse show.
He has his moments in the ring as rider but Coward spends most of his time on the outside ring training
And they say he's the most laid back trainer in the business.)) ((COURTNEY PETERSEN/RIDER FOR CAVALIER FARM: )) ((COWARD: )) ((ROY STANDUP: ))
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Goats


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-30
GRAPHIC=NONE


Researchers at Virginia State University are trying to breed the perfect goat ...for dinner.
Ellen Qualls has more.
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IN Q=Goat meat.
SUPER=03-Richmond; :00
SUPER=01-Terry Gipson/VSU Goat Researcher; :14
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OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Petersburg.

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Goat meat.
It isn't just for breakfast anymore.
SOT TAPE ONE 03:56:00

((WE'RE SEEING AN INCREASING DEMAND FOR GOAT.))
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Goat: the other red meat.
Got goat?
Okay so it may be a little hard for many Virginians to imagine.
SOT TAPE ONE 02:46:58

((TERRY GIPSON/VSU GOAT RESEARCHER: I LIKE IT A LOT. I TELL PEOPLE THAT IT'S A CROSS BETWEEN VENISON AND BEEF. IF YOU LIKE VENISON AND BEEF, THEN YOU'LL LIKE GOAT.))
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Just a plug from the goats: if you like cashmere, mohair, or milk, you can like goats...and they get to live.
But just like Americans can count sheep in their sleep and then on their dinner tables, the ethnic consumers who buy goat are merely bringing their recipes from home.
SOT TAPE ONE 02:45:41

((TERRY GIPSON/VSU GOAT RESEARCHER: THE MAJOR MARKET FOR THE EAST COAST HERE IS THE HALAL OR ISLAMIC GROUP. AND THAT'S ABOUT 14 MILLION STRONG. CONCENTRATED HERE ON THE EAST COAST.))
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There is promising new research out of Georgia that the goats may be hoping Southerners will hear.
SOT TAPE ONE 03:58:38

((TERRY GIPSON/VSU GOAT RESEARCHER: ANY GOAT WILL EAT KUDZU. AND THAT'S BECAUSE OF THE DIETARY PREFERENCE OF GOATS.))
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But if they don't make the cut for cashmere or kudzu patrol--
SOT TAPE ONE 02:51:47

((TERRY GIPSON/VSU GOAT RESEARCHER: GOATS ARE ESCAPE ARTISTS. AND THEY WILL GET OUT OF CONVENTIONAL LIVESTOCK FENCING.))
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SOT TAPE TWO STANDUP 03:42:40

((AN INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED AND DIVERSE GROCERY STORE CLIENTELE MEANS THAT GOAT MEAT AT HARRIS TEETER IS NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION. AFTER ALL, IT'S A LOW RUNS=:14)) FAT OPTION. AND THEY'RE ALL FREE RANGE. ELLEN QUALLS, NEWS 7, PETERSBURG.))
by SS