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Good Evening.
An Ice Skating Rink is not the only thing coming to downtown Roanoke.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Now news that a 12 screen movie theater will be built on top of the Ice
Palace on Williamson Road.
SUPER=03-Escondido, CA;
Brush fires are burning out of Control in Southern California threatening
homes in Escondido.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
A Roanoke company that advertised discounts on products ended up costing
customers hundreds of dollars.
Just what happened to Consumer Choice and it's owners? We'll have a report.
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ANCHOR=Jean
Join us for News 7 at Eleven after the Country Music Awards.
Albert
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GRAPHIC=Marv Albert
anchor tag!!!
Jurors heard a surprise witness in the Marv Albert sex trial --
Byron Pitts reports.
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IN Q=
SUPER=03-Arlington; 00 quick
RUNS=:53
OUT Q=CBS News, ARlington Virginia."
((The last witness of the day did more than damage Albert's credibility she
boosted the Prosecution's case.
Patricia Masden A corporate employee for Hyatt Hotel ..
testified Albert once bit her on the neck and tried to force her to perform
oral sex in a hotel room in 1994 - all while he was wearing women's panties
and a garter bet. He scare me she said. He tried to force me down on my
knees.
Defense lawyer Roy Black objected but the judge said her
testimony is QUOTE "ALMOST A CARBON COPY" of the allegations in this case
and goes to the heart of the prosecutions charge of forcible sodomy.
This 42-year old woman claims Albert bit her on the back and forced
her to perform Oral sex in a Virginia Hotel room last February. A hospital
nurse testified she treated the woman for 18-20 bite marks and some broke the
skin. Byron Pitts CBS News, Arlington))
ANCHOR=Jean
A Roanoke dentist took the stand-
Dr. Alvin (Kay-gee) Kagey identified Albert's teeth as matching a bite mark
on his accuser.
IRS
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Taxpayers who say their lives were ruined by IRS went before a senate
committee today.
One by one taxpayers testified at Senate hearings-
Liz Mullen reports.
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SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=01-Katherine Hicks/Taxpayer; 00
SUPER=01-Tom Savage/Taxpayer; 36
SUPER=01-Monsignor Lawrence Ballweg/Retired Priest; 1:07
SUPER=01-Nancy Jacobs/Taxpayer; 1:13
RUNS=1:30
OUT Q=CBS News, New York."
((KATHERINE HICKS/TAXPAYER:
THE IRS IS JUDGE, JURY AND EXECUTIONER.. ANSWERABLE TO NONE! IT IS AN EXTENTION
OF A POLICE STATE AND THIS IS A NATIONAL SHAME!
The IRS went after Katherine Hicks's new husband for back taxes owed by her
ex-husband. She had to get divorced from her new husband in order to sort out
problems he had nothing to do with.
Then there's Tom Savage a contractor who, despite exoneration by
the justice department, had to turn over 50-thousand dollars he didn't owe
just to get tax collectors off his back.
TOM SAVAGE/ TAXPAYER: BELIEVE ME, WHEN THE SOURCES OF THE GOVERNMENT ARE
UNLEASHED ON YOU, YOU ARE
IN TROUBLE.
Horror stories like these were the centerpiece of a second day of
hearings as congress considers overhauling the troubled Internal Revenue
Service. For its part.. the I.R.S. is under increasing pressure to collect
about 90 billion dollars in delinquent back taxes from last year alone. But at
issue on the hill was the nature of the collection process:
MONSIGNOR LAWRENCE BALLWEG/ RETIRED PRIEST: IF, AS A PASTOR, I TREATED PEOPLE
LIKE THAT, THE PEWS IN THE CHURCH WOULD CERTAINLY BE EMPTY.
NANCY JACOBS/TAXPAYER:
WHEN YOU HAVE SOMEONE COME AND TELL YOU THEY'LL TAKE YOUR CAR, YOUR HOME AND
EVERYTHING YOU OWN YOU DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU TO DO. LIZ MULLEN CBS NEWS, NEW
YORK.))
Farmer
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TAPE#97-65
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales
Police pinpointed the man who allegedly shot a Danville police officer last
November, but he will never stand trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville/Last Year;
29-year old Marlowe Andre Farmer was charged with attempted murder for
apparently shooting and injuring Officer Dennis Haley during a drug raid.
A federal jury convicted Farmer on drug charges after also hearing evidence
of the shooting.
Now Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Fuller says there's no point presenting the
same evidence again in circuit court.
Fuller says a federal judge will consider the shooting when he sentences
Farmer next month.
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Bedford-Murder
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NEWSCAST=11pm
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TAPE#97-64
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The suspect in last nights double murder in Bedford was arraigned today.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford
23-year old Andre Eugene Evans faces first degree and capital murder
charges, along with two counts of using a firearm to commit a felony.
He allegedly shot Timothy Ray Robinson and Lorin Tyler Murphy near the
intersection of South and Franklin Streets.
Witnesses say they were arguing about tennis shoes.
Timothy Robinson's cousin heard the shots, but did not realized what had
happened until a neighbor called for help.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 9:03:54 Bedford Bites tape
IN Q=and he said
((PERNIE HAMLET/VICTIM'S COUSIN; AND HE SAID "SHOT SHOT" AND I THOUGHT HE WAS
SHOT BUT HE WAS ALRIGHT AND HE SAID TIMBU. AND I RAN UP THE STREET AND WHEN I
CAME UP THE STREET I SAW TIMBU LAYING THERE AND CHEW ON TOP OF HIM ))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=top of him
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VO-NAT
Police say neighbors helped them find Evans, who was hiding in the basement
of a nearby house.
They're not commenting on possible motives.
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Consumer-Choice
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TAPE#97-53
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A Roanoke company that advertised discounts on products, ended up costing
customers hundreds of dollars.
Now the police are looking for the former owner.
Tonya Flory has the details.
***ANCHOR TAG***
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IN Q=Connie Clark
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=07-Connie Clark; :13
SUPER=01-Fran Stephanz/Better Business Bureau; 1:22
SUPER=@Tonya1; 1:28
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OUT Q=News 7, Roanoke.
((Connie Clark thought she was saving money when she joined "Consumer
Choice"...a discount buying club where customers pay up to 1000 dollars for
memberships.
Clark says at the time, it sounded like a good deal...
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:09:04:13
IN Q=We really debated
((CONNIE CLARK/SCAMMED BY CONSUMER CHOICE:WE REALLY DEBATED ON IT, NOW WE LOOK
BACK, IT WAS PROBABLY A VERY STUPID THING TO DO, BUT IRIS JOHNSON AS I SAID, IN
THE PROMOTION, YOU CAN BUY A CARROT DIAMONDS, 1000 DOLLAR RING FOR 400 DOLLARS,
EVERYTHING YOU GET, YOU CAN GET REEBOKS FOR 20 DOLLARS A PAIR. SHE JUST MADE
THINGS UNBELIEVABLE.))
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=unbelievable
Better Business Bureau officials say Iris Johnson has always been a
consistent member of the company that used several different names.
PRE-PRO(card)
Leonard Morgan was president of the latest venture called Consumer Choice.
Police say white collar crime is difficult to prove, but charges of operating
under false pretenses are pending against individuals involved in the business.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:10:59:15
IN Q=I would like for
((CONNIE CLARK:I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE CON ARTISTS TO BE TOTALLY OUT OF
BUSINESS. I THINK THE LAW NEEDS TO PROTECT US BETTER THAN LETTING SOMEONE RE
START UP UNDER A NEW NAME, BUT BE THE SAME THING, TIME AFTER TIME.))
SUPER=01-Connie Clark
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=time after time
Consumers Choice financial matters have been turned over to Laurel Ridge
enterprises, a brokerage company in Roanoke.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:26:08:16
IN Q=The detective
((FRAN STEVENZ/BBB:THE DETECTIVE DIVISION SHOULD DEFINITELY DO SOMETHING FOR
THE PEOPLE WHO PAID MONEY FOR MERCHANDISE AND DID NOT RECEIVE IT.))
SUPER=01-Fran Stevenz/Better Business Bureau
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=receive it.
Stand-up
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SOT 11:39:48
IN Q=And when
(WHEN MORGAN HUNG THE OUT OF BUSINESS SIGN ON THE DOORS ON CONSUMER CHOICE AND
SKIPPED TOWN OWING MANY UNSATISFIED CUSTOMERS MONEY AND MERCHANDISE, HE EVEN
LEFT HIS SECRETARY, OWING HER TWO WEEKS PAY.))
OUT Q=Roanoke
ANCHOR=Jean
Roanoke City Police are advising individuals who have accounts with Consumer
Choice to contact their detective department.
Tease#1
HARD MUSIC
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Coming up next, a group of Virginia lawmakers experiences life on welfare
first hand,
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VO-NAT
and Roanoke could get a boost with the proposed return of movie theaters to the
downtown.
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Comm#1
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Brush-Fire
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GRAPHIC=Brush Fire
A brush fire is burning
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Escondido, CA;
out of control in Southern California- and forcing people out of their homes.
The fire covers 750 acres and is threatening homes in the Escondido area.
450 firefighters are working to try and stop the blaze-
So far it's fast moving- The fire began this afternoon and quickly spread,
already damaging several buildings.
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Gilmore
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TAPE#97-56
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While Jim Gilmore was courting voters today, Virginia's Explore Park was
courting the Republican candidate for Governor.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
Gilmore toured the living history park in Roanoke County.
He said he enjoys the state's historic attractions, and believes Explore is
the type of attraction that would have his support, if he's elected Governor.
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SOT
IN Q=I can tell you
((JIM GILMORE/R- CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR: I CAN TELL YOU THAT I THINK WE WANT TO
HAVE INCREASED TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES AND WE'RE CERTAINLY GOING TO WANT TO PUT
INCREASED DOLLARS IN MAKING SURE WE ATTRACT PEOPLE TO VIRGINIA AND THIS LOOKS
TO ME LIKE A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.))
SUPER=@Gilmore1;
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=to make a contribution.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Gilmore also tested his shooting skills at "On Target," an indoor range in
Roanoke.
He announced the formation of a new campaign group, "Sportsmen for
Gilmore."
Taking aim at gun control laws, he promised to fight anyone who would strip
away the rights of the state's sportsmen.
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Walk-Mile
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TAPE#97-57
GRAPHIC=Welfare in Virginia
They say they're going to do it even if they lose.
Two of Virginia's six statewide candidates will live off food stamps for a
month.
It's called the "Walk A Mile" program.
Ellen Qualls reports.
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SOT
IN Q=We can't understand
SUPER=01-Judy Mason/Va. Council Against Poverty; :00
SUPER=@Richmond; :07
SUPER=@Beyer1; :30
SUPER=@Earley; :45
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:08
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OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
(( SOT 17:33:14
((JUDY MASON/VA. COUNCIL AGAINST POVERTY: WE CAN'T UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS IN UNLESS WE'VE WALKED A MILE IN THEIR SHOES.))
RUNS=:05
The Walk-A-Mile program is recruiting candidates in Virginia... some as high
profile as Don Beyer and Mark Earley.
NOT to run for office though.
To live on food stamps and spend a few hours each week for a month with a
welfare recipient.
Food stamps mean the Beyer family and the Earley family will eat NO
pre-prepared foods ... NOT from restaurants... NOT even from the deli or frozen
food sections at the grocery store.
SOT 11:46:56
((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: I THINK MOST OF US DON'T REALIZE WHAT A GREAT STRUGGLE
IT IS TO BE ON FOOD STAMPS. TO TRY TO RAISE A COUPLE OF KIDS WITH VERY LITTLE
MONEY. AND TO BE EATING BEANS AND RICE DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY. AND I CAN'T
PRETEND THAT I KNOW. BUT I'M GONNA FIND OUT.))
RUNS=:16
SOT 12:08:59
((SEN. MARK EARLEY/R-CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GEN.: WE HAVE A FAMILY OF SIX
CHILDREN. SO WE EAT SORT OF SPARTAN ANYWAY. SO IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE
HOW IT COMPARES WITH THAT BUDGET.))
RUNS=:09
The Walk a Mile program kicks off AFTER the election -- which was an
absolute condition for these guys.
SOT 11:48:10
((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE TEND TO EAT BREAKFAST AT
MCDONALD'S AND LUNCH AT TACO BELL AND DINNER WHEREVER WE CAN.))
RUNS=:07
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SOT 12:09:47
((SEN. MARK EARLEY/R-CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GEN.: I THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD
THING FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE TO DO IT.))
RUNS=:04
sot standup
Many of them are-- mostly Democrats.
Walk A Mile's also a two-way street: the welfare recipient will spend a few
days in the politician's shoes as well.
Ellen Qualls, News 7, Richmond.
runs=:14))
Tease#2
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SOFT MUSIC
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Coming up a little later in our newscast,
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VO-NAT
we'll see who was the big winner tonight as we wrap up the country music
awards.
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Comm#2
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Ice-Rink
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TAPE#97-55
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Back in June, a Charlottesville company called D-and-R Development unveiled
plans to build "The Roanoke Ice Park" downtown.
Since then, construction of a competing rink in Roanoke, called "The Ice
Palace" has already begun.
But as Len Besthoff reports, the group involved in the first project hopes
to have another draw to its facility... a 12 screen movie theater.
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SOT
IN Q=We do
SUPER=01-Lee Danielson/D&R Development; :00
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :07
SUPER=@File; :14
SUPER=01-Matt Kennel/Downtown Roanoke Inc.; :20
SUPER=01-Pierre Paiement/Roanoke Express GM; :55
SUPER=@Len1; 1:09
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OUT Q=News 7.
(((/////SOT/////)
SOT 03:27:35
IN Q=We do
((LEE DANIELSON/D&R DEVELOPMENT: WE DO HAVE A LETTER OF INTENT FROM MARQUIS
THEATERS OF CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=West Virginia.
The head of D-and-R Development says the theaters will have a total of
21-hundred seats.
If this does become a reality two things are clear: it will bring
theatergoers downtown for the first time in decades, AND more demand for
parking.
Project backers don't appear concerned.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 04:04:29
IN Q=Most of
((MATT KENNEL/DOWNTOWN ROANOKE INC.: MOST OF THE DEMAND FOR PARKING AT THE
MOVIE THEATER IS THE SAME AS THE ICE PARK, WHICH IS IN THE EVENING HOURS. IN
THE EVENING WE LITERALLY HAVE THOUSANDS OF PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN
ROANOKE, A COUPLE OF THOUSAND OF THOSE WITHIN VERY SHORT WALKING DISTANCE TO
THE FACILITY.))
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=the facility.
At the same time, the Roanoke Express hockey team announced it will move its
offices to the Ice Park once it opens next year, and the rink will serve as its
official practice ice.
This year, it will practice on the Ice Palace, already under construction
near the airport.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 03:50:24
IN Q=We're trying
((PIERRE PAIEMENT/ROANOKE EXPRESS GM: WE'RE TRYING TO CONCENTRATE IN ONE
BUILDING. IF WE CAN HAVE FACILITY, PRACTICE FACILITY AT THE SAME TIME OFFICE
SPACE THERE, THAT'S IDEAL FOR OUR FRANCHISE.))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=our franchise.
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SOT STANDUP TAPE 6:18:51
IN Q=A number
((A number of contracts regarding the Roanoke Ice Park must still be signed.
But the parties involved insist that they will reach their goal. Len Besthoff
News-7. ))
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OUT Q=LB, News-7.
Forecasts
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SUPER=331-Rain/Tapering Off/50-52/Turning/Partly Cloudy/70-72;
SUPER=332-Light Rain/Ending/48-50/Clouds Early/Then Clearing/68-70;
SUPER=333-Mostly Cloudy/Rain Ending/50-52/Partial Clearing/Late/68-70;
SUPER=334-Drizzle And/Fog/48-50/Light Rain/Ending/66-70;
SUPER=X5001;
S-Score
ANCHOR=Mike
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WRITER=Mike
TAPE#EXTRA
GRAPHIC=NONE
The Orioles go for the clincher tonight, the Hokies have a new AD, Steve
Mason has Hometown Hoops Weekly, and the Rockies suffer through a unimaginable
day on and off the diamond.
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VO-NAT ENG#
SUPER=75-MLB; :00
But first tonight it's been an eventful day in big leagues.
Just five games before the end of the season the Blue Jays fired Cito Gaston.
He took the Jays to two world series crowns and four divisional titles.
And Martinsville native Todd Hundley, the Mets catcher will miss the first
half of next season.
He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday to replace a ligament in his
right elbow.
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WIPE TO SCORES
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SUPER=0091-/Kansas City/3//Milwaukee/3/10//j/Boston/9//Detroit/2///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0091-j/New York/8//Cleveland/4///j/Baltimore/9//Toronto/3//O's Clinch
The East/;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0091-j/Minnesota/7//Chicago/2////Anaheim/1//Seattle/0/2/Rangers & A's -
LATE/;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0092-/Atlanta/1/j/Philadelphia/5///j/Florida/10//Montreal/9///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0092-/Pittsburgh/5/j/New York/7///j/Cincinnati/5//St. Louis/4//McGwire
Hits 55th HR/;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0092-j/San Diego/4//Los Angeles/1///j/San Francisco/4//Colorado/3///;
RUNS=:30
OUT Q=....last score."
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go to break
Sports Tease
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Still to come on News 7 sports, it's time to check out another edition on
Hometown Hoops Weekly.
This week Steve Mason
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VO-NAT eng#
takes us south on 220 for a look at some of the programs in the Piedmont
district.
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S-Orioles
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-15
GRAPHIC=ORIOLES/JAYS
The Baltimore Orioles clinched the American League eastern division pennant
last night with a 9 to 3 win aaover the Blue Jays in Toronto.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Toronto, Canada/O's vs. Jays; :00
With Cito Gaston getting the boot earlier yesterday, pitching coach Mel Queen
took over the managerial duties for Toronto last night.
But it was the O's who took over in 6th. After falling behind 2-to-nothing
Baltimore unloaded for 5 runs in the inning as they clinch the East with the 9
to 3 win.
SUPER=03-St. Louis, MO/Reds vs. Cards;
The Reds and Cards are out of the playoff chase, but Mark McGwire is still
chasing Roger Maris.
Last night he hit his 55th homer of the season to tie Junior for the big
league lead. He has four games left.
Cards lost last night 5-to-4.
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S-Million
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-13
GRAPHIC=ROCKIES
Yesterday saw no such joy for the Colorado Rockies organization.
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VO-NAT eng#
21-Year-old Doug Million, the Rockies first round draft pick in 1994 died
early yesterday morning out in Mesa, Arizona after suffering an asthma attack.
Million was pitching with the Rockies instructional league team at the time.
The Sarasota, Florida native pitched for the Salem Avalanche from 1995
through this past season.
The former national high school player of the year was 21.
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S-Giants
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-12
GRAPHIC=ROCKIES/GIANTS
The day turned out to be a total disaster for the Rockies, who were
officially eliminated from the playoff chase after they lost to the Giants
4-to-3.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Denver, CO/Giants vs. Rockies; :00
The game was tied in the ninth inning when Brian Johnson belted his second
game winning homer of the week.
The rocket shot lowers the Giants' magic number for clinching the NL west
SUPER=35-San Francisco/4/Colorado/3;
title to just 3.
San Francisco takes it 4-to-3.
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S-Tech
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WRITER=Roy
TAPE#ST5-30
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GRAPHIC=Virginia Tech
A new era of Hokie athletics was christened yesterday with the hiring of
Jim Weaver as Virginia Tech's new Athletic Director.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg; :
Weaver comes to Tech after serving as the A-D at Western Michigan
University.
He has a strong background in athletics having been an associate A-D aaat
the university of Florida for 9 years. He also played and coached at Penn
State under Joe Paterno, and he was the A-D at U-N-L-V before assuming his post
at Western Michigan.
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IN Q="To Have...
((JAMES WEAVER/NEW TECH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: ))
SUPER=01-James Weaver/New Va. Tech Athletic Director; :00
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OUT Q=.........FOR ME.
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SS=Hold Logo
Sharon McCloskey, who served as the interim A-D and was a candidate for the
job will resume her duties as the Hokies Associate Athletic Director.
S-Express
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TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=EXPRESS
The Roanoke Express' head coach and director of hockey operations Frank
Anzalone announced the acquisition of Jeff Scharf (SKARF) from the Charlotte
Checkers today.
Scharf is a 20 year old center.
He's 6 feet one and weighs 190 pounds.
S-NBA
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#s7-16
GRAPHIC=NBA
Another big trade in the NBA last night as the Orlando Magic unloaded
troubled guard Dennis Scott.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=04-NBA; :00
Scott averaged 15 points, three rebounds, and 2 assists in seven seasons with
the Magic, but he has been threatening to skip training camp.
In return for Scott the Magic gets two good players in veteran Derek Harper
and forward Ed O'Bannon.
The Mavs also get $500 thousand bucks.
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S-Hoops
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=GIRL-97
GRAPHIC=Hometown Hoops Weekly
Hometown Hoops Weekly is back off the bench tonight for another round.
And tonight Steve Mason tries out the hardwood in Henry County.
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SOT
IN Q=first audio
SUPER=@Steve1; :00
SUPER=01-Lisa Black/Bassett Head Coach; :13
SUPER=03-Bassett; :28
SUPER=01-Heather Miller/Bassett Forward; :42
SUPER=03-Vinton/Bees vs. Bulldogs; :51
SUPER=01-Carla Giles/Martinsville Head Coach; 1:03
SUPER=03-Collinsville; 1:08
SUPER=01-Liz Ann Stegall/Fieldale-Collinsville Coach; 1:27
RUNS=1:48
OUT Q=...See ya next time"
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((:))
((:))
((The junior, who was also the 1996 Region four player of the year, is
averaging around 24 points and 10 rebounds per game; amazing; considering four
starters from last years team are gone.
((:))
Bassett opens district play next Tuesday against Carla Giles martinsville
team; which was picked 1st in the pre season. The Lady Bulldogs are 8 and 2.
((:))
Fieldale Collinsville first year coach Liz Ann Stegall remains optimistic
in her first year; despite returning only four players with any varsity
experience. The Lady cavaliers are 2 and 6. Team leader Lisa Clark, her
teammates and the coach feel like this could be the Aretha Franklin RESPECT
season.))
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CMA
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TAPE#Net H
GRAPHIC=NONE
Tonight was the night for country music stars to shine.
Tuxedos, cowboy hats, big hair and sequins were the order for the day as the
Country Music Association recognized its best and brightest.
Lee Cowan wraps it all up.
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SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Nashville;
SUPER=01-Trisha Yearwood/Female Vocalist of the Year;
SUPER=01-George Strait/Male Vocalist of the Year;
SUPER=01-Leanne Rimes/Horizon Award Winner;
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