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Coming up
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The funeral for mother Teresa begins in just a couple of hours. A live report coming up from Calcutta.
The latest effort to crack down on college binge drinking.
Plus one area farmer is growing an unusual crop-
And check out this 23 pound sapphire- .
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News 7 is next.

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Good Evening.
Mother Teresa's funeral begins in just a few hours.
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More than 5- thousand police officers will be deployed along the three mile route to the sports stadium where services are being held.
Live coverage of the funeral begins here on your hometown station at just after one tonight.
SUPER=03-Ironto;


A 9-1-1 call today from the Ironto rest stop warning of planted nerve gas in Virginia.
The rest stop was shut down for awhile- no nerve gas was found.
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Plus we'll show you a sapphire that's 53 thousand carats-
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Join us for News 7 at Eleven.

Mother-Teresa


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In just a few hours Mother Teresa's funeral procession will begin.
The streets of Calcutta are lined with thousands of people where it is morning now.
Every walk of life from Presidents to paupers will attend this funeral.
Dan Rather is in Calcutta and joins us live with the latest.
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((IT WAS THE LAST TIME THE PEOPLE OF INDIA WOULD GET TO BE CLOSE TO MOTHER TERESA. THEY WAITED IN THE RAIN. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES -- WHO WERE TOUCHED BY THE KINDNESS, THE HUMILITY THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THAT WAS MOTHER TERESA.
THE CROWDS CONTINUED COMING...AND FILING EVER SO QUIETLY BY HER SERENE BODY IN A GLASS COFFIN AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH. IT WASN'T UNTIL POLICE CLOSED THE VIEWING THAT EMOTIONS EXPLODED. DISAPPOINTED MOURNERS STORMED A BARRICADE AND DEMANDED TO BE ABLE TO SEE MOTHER TERESA, BUT WERE TURNED AWAY, PEACEFULLY.
HEADS OF STATE AND DIGNITARIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON WILL BE ON HAND AS INDIA GIVES THE MOST FAMOUS NUN IN THE WORLD ITS HIGHEST HONOR.
PERHAPS FITTINGLY THOUGHT -- THE CORTEGE WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE PEOPLE SHE KNEW BEST -- THE HANDICAPPED, THE SICK, THE ORPHANED AND THOSE WHO HELPED HER FOUND THE MISSIONAIRIES OF CHARITY.
THOUSANDS OF THOSE WHO LIVED IN MOTHER TERESA'S PRESENCE EVERYDAY WILL LINE A ROUTE THROUGH CALCUTTA. FOR A FINAL GOOD-BYE FOR A WOMAN WHO SEEMS TO HAVE TOUCHED EVERYONE'S LIFE IN SOME WAY.
DAN RATHER CBS NEWS CALCUTTA.))

Weld


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Senator Jesse Helms is holding up fellow Republican William Weld's nomination as ambassador to Mexico-
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Pounding his gavel at a meeting of the Foreign Relations Committee, he scornfully refused to allow a hearing.
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((WILLIAM WELD/MEXICAN AMBASSADOR NOMINEE: I THIN WHAT HAPPENED IS AN ABBERATION.))
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((WHAT MR. WELD APPEARS TO BE THREATENING IS UNLESS HIS NOMINATION TO MEXICO IS MOVED HE WILL BEGIN A WAR WITHIN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. LET HIM TRY.))
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Helms and other conservatives think Weld is too soft on drugs. They want President Clinton to drop the nomination.
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((I AM A CONGENITAL OPTOMIST I HOPE WE STILL CAN SEE OUR WAY THROUGH THIS AND GOVERNOR WELD CAN GET A HEARING, BUT I'M NOT STUPID.)) 15:03:39 ((WHAT WE SAW TODAY WAS THE TRIUMPH OF RULES OVER REASON AND OF CONFRONTATION OVER COMMON SENSE.))
SUPER=01-Sen. Joseph Biden/(D) Foreign Relations Committee;
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President Clinton says he's not giving up on Weld's nomination.
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Lisk


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Police in Spotsylvania continue their search for the killer of three young girls.
Today, they took blood and hair samples from Michael Jett, who is jailed in the abduction of another woman.
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According to published reports the lead investigator of the case Major Howard Smith said that Jett is NOT considered a prime suspect.
Officials say he is one of several people authorities are reviewing.
Jett is in jail in Prince William County -- about 40 miles from where 16-year-old Sofia Silva -- and sisters 15-year-old Kristin Lisk and 12-year-old Kati Lisk disappeared over the past year.
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Ironto-Rest


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Some tense moments this afternoon for people at the Ironto Rest stop on Interstate 81.
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A threatening phone call to 9-1-1 at about one thirty this afternoon was traced to a pay phone at the rest area.
Sheriff's officials say the man claimed to have planted NERVE gas somewhere in Virginia.
So authorities quickly shut down the rest stop.
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((DOUG MARRS/MONTGOMERY CO. SHERIFF:WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT THE PUBLIC THAT USED THE REST AREAS ON 81, WE FELT LIKE WE HAD AN OBLIGATION TO THE PUBLIC AND CITIZENS AND TO TRY TO, THE BEST WE CAN, TO DETERMINE IF IT'S SAFE. ))
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Authorities questioned people in the area and "dusted" the pay phone for fingerprints before re-opening the rest stop about an hour later.
So far, authorities have not made an arrest.
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Democrats


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Don Beyer says it's foolish to think that Roanoke doesn't need a higher education center.
Today, the Democratic candidate for Governor endorsed the proposal.
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Beyer was in Roanoke this afternoon along with his running mates L-F Payne and Bill Dolan.
Though the State Council of Higher Education has questioned the need for a university center in Roanoke, Beyer says the project has his strong support.
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(( ))
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Republican Jim Gilmore campaigned today in Charlottesville, where he pledged to create 250-thousand new jobs during his administration.

Keyes


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Former presidential contender Alan Keyes was in Roanoke tonight.
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The republican spoke to about 11-hundred abortion opponents at the Crisis Pregnancy Center's annual fundraiser.
Keyes stressed the importance of family and commented on Virginia's parental notification law.
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((ALAN KEYES/(R)FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: IF WE HAVE THE STATE, IF WE HAVE SCHOOLS IF WE HAVE OTHERS GOING BEHIND THE BACKS OF PARENTS, AND WHETHER ITS ABORTION OR CONTRACEPTIVES OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT HAS TO DO WITH THEIR CRITICAL SEXUAL DECISIONS, YOU'RE NOT INFORMING THE PARENTS, YOUR'RE HELPING TO DESTROY THE RELATIONSHIP THAT IS KEY TO THE SUCCESSFUL REARING OF CHILDREN.))
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Keyes also says he's frustrated by the lack of leadership within the Republican party.
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Some may remember Keyes from an incident last year.
As an uninvited guest at a Republican debate in Atlanta, he created quite a stir.
He was handcuffed and hauled away by authorities. toss-2-robin)
(ROBIN REED IS NEXT!)
(GO TO ROBIN!)

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Coming up next, Bedford County schools try to deal with overcrowding on school buses,
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and we'll see what local colleges are doing to fight the problems of binge drinking.
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Bus-Overcrowding


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School buses in Bedford County are jam packed with students these days- because of overcrowding.
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One parent told News 7 that his child has to stand in the aisles or sit on somebody's lap, because there aren't enough seats on the bus.
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((TOM PARAMORE/BEDFORD CO. SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR: RIGHT NOW WE'RE COUNTING KIDS SO TO SPEAK; HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN EACH BUS AND TO SEE IF THERE'S ROOM TO MOVE A BLOCK OF CHILDREN OFF OF ONE BUS INTO ANOTHER BUS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE OVERCROWDING PROBLEM AND WE'RE IN THAT PROCESS NOW.))
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During the first week of classes the number of students riding buses was about average, according to school officials.
But they concede that was also misleading, because most parents were driving their kids to and from school during that time.
By law, no more than 64 elementary school students are allowed to ride a school bus.
But because buses in Bedford County carry elementary, middle school and high school students, administrators say they try not to exceed 50 students.
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By law school offiicals have 30 business days from the start of classes to resolve the problem.
Bedford County plans to add new bus routes and eventually buy more buses.


Binge-Drinking


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It was just a couple of weeks ago that a Louisiana college student died from binge drinking.
Now area colleges and universities are taking action to prevent something like that from happening here.
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They're not just educating freshmen in the classroom-
At Washington and Lee one organization is also helping. It's called "Lifestyle Information for everyone."
Roanoke College is in the process of evaluating and addressing the issue using students to teach other students.
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((MAC JOHNSON/ROANOKE COLLEGE DEAN OF STUDENTS:WE HAVE A WHOLE SESSION THAT FOCUSES ON ALCOHOL, HOW IT'S RELATED TO OTHER BEHAVIOR, PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT, DRINKING AND DRIVING. WE COVER THAT ON THE SECOND DAY THE STUDENTS ARE HERE))
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In a new study at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, researchers will interview students after late night partying to find out more about their drinking habits.
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Stay tuned when we return, we'll see how large a 23-pound sapphire is,
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and from Fincastle, we'll meet a local farmer who is trying to bring a unigue crop to Southwest Virginia.
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Bamboo-Farm


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A Fincastle couple is growing rare plants for mountainous regions--bamboo. And, as Stacey Martin explains their venture is helping Mill Mountain Zoo build on its Oriental theme.
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((Leigh and Judy Littleton have turned a six year old hobby into an unusual business -- selling bamboo.
They grow more than 160 species of bamboo at their home in Fincastle and sell it to clients as far away as Atlanta, Georgia and Washington State.
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((LEIGH LITTLETON/BAMBOO GROWER: IT WILL EITHER GROW ACROSS THIS OPEN SPACE OR TURN DOWN. THERE'S A BIG ONE UP THE HILL YOU CAN SEE. THIS IS A SECTION WHERE I DUG SOME UP. I WONDER WHERE THIS IS GOING? HOUSTON, I THINK.))
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One of their biggest clients are zoos, especially Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke.
And, through their project turned business, they're helping the zoo transition towards its "Mountain of the Orient" theme by donating bamboo.
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((BETH POWELL/MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO: WE ARE MOVING TO AN ASIAN THEME AND THE SPECIES OF BAMBOO WHICH THERE ARE MANY, WORK RIGHT IN WITH THAT AND THERE ARE DIFFERENT SPECIES OF BAMBOO THAT ANIMALS PREFER TO EAT AS OPPOSED TO OTHERS. SO, IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE SOME THAT THEY'RE GOING TO EAT.))
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Many of the animals at the zoo such as the Red Panda, and the Tree Kangaroos eat bamboo and are accustomed to it in their natural Oriental habitat.
With the shrinking supply of the bamboo here, zoo officials hope having a local supplier will ease demand.
Stacey Martin, News 7.))

Sapphire


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If a loved one is pestering you for a big rock for Christmas, you may want to pay attention to this story.
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Of course this sapphire may be a little big to wear on your finger.
It is 53-thousand carats and weighs in at 23 pounds.
North Carolin stone mason Richard Sipe used a special grinder and thousands of dollars worth of diamond pads to clean and polish the precious stone.
Sipe is no stranger to working with large stones. He says he once cut a five thousand pound piece of jade.
He says he has no idea what his sapphire is worth.
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Stay with us, Steve Mason will be along with our first look at Friday Football Extra,
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and then a little later, we'll head to Chicago for the Super BOWL of hotel housekeeping.
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S-Byrd


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Lets start over in Vinton. Single A power Glenvar ventured into the dog pound to battle the Terriers of William Byrd.
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Byrd head coach Jeff Highfill had some instructions for his dogs before going into the third quarter up 16-nothing.
Late in the fourth quarter; Byrd running back OJ Thomas takes the ball to the outside; sweeping around the the defensive end for a 20 yard gain tot set up a touchdown.
SUPER=34-William Byrd/23/Glenvar/8;

Two plays later; Terrier quarterback Josh Wheeler calls his own number; running right into your living room and dives in for the 10 yard TD scamper; and William Byrd downs Glenvar; 23 to 8.
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S-Northside


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Let's head back into town where Northside and Liberty hooked up on Viking ground.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Minutemen vs. Vikings; :00


A great night for marching bands as the sun went down at Viking stadium.
In the first quarter; versatile Viking Xavier Lee looks like he's gonna keep the ball; but then the quarterback pitches to Daryl Holmes who goes for 18 yards. No points out of that drive though.
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Liberty would also showcase the run. On the Minutemen's fourth possession; quarterback Robert Carson gives to Johnny harris who punches through for a nine yard gain. _________goes on to win __to __.
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S-Cross


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North Cross opened the 1997 VIC football season agianst the Saint-Anne's Saints from Charlottesville.
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The North Cross Cheerleaders were fired up for the Raiders season opener but the fire was put out quickly with a STAB from Saints.
The biggest stab came from Carrington King with three touchdowns including this one-yard run opening the scoring.
SUPER=34-Saint-Anne/33/North Cross/8;

King continued his reign of the Raiders taking this 45 yard screen pass for his third score of the half. Saint-Anne goes into the half with the 27-nothing lead. The Saints roll to the 33-8 win.

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S-Numbers


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We have only scratched the surface in week three of high school football. Highlights from 16 games on the Friday Football Extra menu tonight; here's your numbers.
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Wipe to boards!!!!!!!!
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Co./14/Bassett/24;
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SUPER=55-Magna Vista/20/Tunstall/21/Cardoza/18/G.W.

Danville/62/Rustburg/21/Altavista/6;
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SUPER=55-Narrows/6/Giles Co./27/James River/0/Lord Botetourt/31/Glenvar/8/Wm.

Byrd/23;
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SUPER=55-Floyd/35/Auburn/12/Salem/16/Pulaski Co./20/Chilhowie/6/George

Wythe/34;
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SUPER=55-Rural Retreat/37/Ft. Chiswell/8/Riverheads/14/Parry McCluer/27/Bath

Co./14/East Hardy WV/34;
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SUPER=55-Nelson Co./17/Gretna/0/John Battle/28/Holston/6/Pocahontas/28/Bland

Co./6;
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SUPER=55-Franklin Co./10/Heritage/23/Radford/51/Grayson Co./0/Carroll

Co./43/Galax/0;
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SUPER=55-North Cross/8/St. Anne's/33/Lebanon/22/Marion/0/Fieldale

Collinsville/29/Staunton River/52;
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SUPER=55-Alleghany/22/Covington/20/Rockbridge Co./31/Turner Ashby/15/Cave

Spring/56/Blacksburg/7;
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SUPER=55-Wm. Fleming/No/Halifax Co./Rpt./Albemarle/No/Patrick Henry/Rpt./D C

Phelps/No/Amherst Co./Rpt.;
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SUPER=55-Stuarts Draft/No/R.E.

Lee/Rpt./Christiansburg/No/Graham/Rpt./Brookville/No/Wm. Campbell/Rpt.;
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SUPER=55-Chatham/No/Martinsville/Rpt./Appomattox/No/Buckingham

Co./Rpt./Liberty/No/Northside/Rpt.;
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sports tease


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Still to come tonight; words Frank Beamer and George Welsh on their respective teams games tomorrow, also qualifying from Loudon,
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and the Skins will have running back Terry Allen in the line up; but he might be in trouble off the field.
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S-Tech


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22nd ranked Virginia tech hosts Syracuse tomorrow at lane Stadium in a 6:05 kickoff. Besides digging themselves out of a 1 and 2 hole; the orangemen will focus on Tech's ground game.
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((PAUL PASQUALONI/SYRACUSE HEAD COACH:)) ((FRANK BEAMER/VIRGINIA TECH HEAD COACH:))
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S-UVA


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Virginia steps out of division 1A to face 1-double A Richmond at Scotts Stadium at 3:30. The Spiders are 2 and OH with a tough defense.
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((GEORGE WELSH/VIRGINIA HEAD COACH:))
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VMI is at home tomorrow against cross state rival William and Mary in a 1pm start.
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Liberty is on the road against Western carolina.
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James Madison hosts East Tennessee State at 6.
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Ferrum will chase it's first win of the season at 1:30 tomorrow at Clinch valley.
SS=W & L


and, Washington and Lee plays Johns Hopkins in Baltimore at 1:30 tomorrow.

S-Allen


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The Redskins make their home debut at the new Jack Kent Cooke Stadium Sunday against Arizona.
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SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC/Redskins vs. Panthers; :00


For running back Terry Allen, the game plan and his healing broken thumb are small time compared to today's Washington Post; which reports that Allen was legally drunk when he crashed his car into a tree near his home in Georgia over the summer. He's facing charges of driving under the influence and fleeing police. He ducked out of practice today; avoiding reporters.
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S-Score


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One baseball note. The attorney for Pete Rose says the all time hits leader will apply for reinstatement after the world series and before the end of the year.
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SUPER=75-Las Vegas, NV; :00


From the diamond to the ring for our extra point. The Oscar de lahoya/ hector camacho fight is on tap for the weekend. But was itt a bodybuilding show or a weigh in. The macho man strikes the pose.
The more bashful De laHoya just shows off his guns. Both weigh in at the welterweight 147 pound limit. now your digits.

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WIPE TO SCORES
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Games/;
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S-Qualify


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Just how tough was first round qualifying for this Sunday's CMT 300? Rusty Wallace, Dale Earnhardt and Ernie Irvan did not make the top 25 at the New Hampshire one mile track.
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SUPER=03-Loudon, NH/Speedvision; :00


Jeff Gordon was one of the fastest in practice but he only was able to lock down the 13th starting spot.
Neither he nor the rest of the drivers could handle Ken Schrader, who won his second straight pole at the track with a lap at 129 point 182 miles an hour.
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((KEN SCHRADER/CMT 300 POLE WINNER:))
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Dale Earnhardt,as we said earlier did not make it; he was 34th quickest. Here are the drivers who made it. WIPE TO QUALIFYING
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Skinner//5. John Andretti//;
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Speed//10. Bill Elliott //;
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SUPER=107-11. Kyle Petty//12. Bobby Labonte//13. Jeff Gordon//14. Geoff Bodine

//15. Darrell Waltrip//;
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SUPER=107-16. Jimmy Spencer//17. Mark Martin//18. David Green//19. Dale

Jarrett//20. Johnny Benson//;
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SUPER=107-21. Ted Musgrave//22. Michael Waltrip//23. Steve Grissom//24.

Derrike Cope//25. Hut Stricklin //;
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oc...HUT STRICKLIN.
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Finally we had to do a little housekeeping for our video of the day.
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The fifth annual housekeeping Olympics got underway today.
Eight staffs from Chicago hotels took part in the competition.
They showed their stuff in the pillow toss where competitors todded pillows onto a bed- 50 feet away.
In the bedmaking competition, the teams had two minutes to go through a nine step process.
Judges could add five penalty seconds for each step not completed.
In the housekeepers' answer to the three point shot- toilet bowl basketball- teams had to dunk rolls of toilet paper throgh a different kind of rim from twenty feet away.
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Martin Gayton of Chicago's Westin Hotel was the eventual gold medal winner.
by SS