WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 07/18/98

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Up next on News 7 at 11...
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A plane carrying 3 people crashes into Smith Mountain Lake, we'll hear from one of the passengers...
Neighbors are trying to stop a Habitat for Humanity project.
And the search for a bombing suspect continues round-the-clock
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[ANCHOR=Eric]
News 7 is next.

[Plane-Crash]

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Police say the pilot of a sea plane that crash-landed into Smith Mountain Lake earlier today was George Marshall of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Authorities say Marshall hit the water to avoid crashing into trees after the engine failed shortly after take off.

A teenager who said he was going up for a "joy-ride" was among the passengers.
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((B.J. WOODS/PASSENGER: BEING UNDER WATER--TRYING TO GET A LAST BREATH BEFORE YOU SEE EVERYTHING FILLING UP..TRYING TO GET YOUR LAST BREATH, YOU CAN'T GET IT SWALLOWING WATER. IT'S A HORRIBLE FEELING.))
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The plane went down along the Blackwater section of the lake around four this afternoon.
Marshall was flying with two other people in his single engine plane.
No one appeared to be seriously injured.
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[MontCo-crime]

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Montgomery County police are looking for leads following two early morning assualts.
They happened in the Plum Creek section of the county.
Police say a man broke into a house on Plum Creek Road and attacked a 52 year old woman, she fought him off and he left through a window.
About three hours later a man entered a nearby house on Blair street and raped a 34 year old woman.
Both victims were treated and released from the hospital.
Anyone with information about the attacks is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriff's office.

[Habitat]

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Some residents in Roanoke's Woodbridge community say a planned Habitat for Humanity development is moving too close for comfort.
David Johnson has the story.
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[SUPER=01-Angie Clark/Woodbridge Homeowner; :13]
[SUPER=01-Tom Dalzell/Habitat For Humanity; :27]
[SUPER=01-Kermit Plummer/Woodbridge Homeowner; :56]
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(( Angie Clark is one of several Woodbridge Avenue residents who are against having Habitat homes in the neighborhood.
According to the community, it's not about the group's mission, it's about property values.
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((ANGIE CLARK/WOODBRIDGE HOMEOWNER; NOT THAT ANYONE HERE HAS A PROBLEM WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BECAUSE ITS A GREAT IDEA. HOWEVER, ANYBODY WITH ANY COMMON SENSE WOULD NOT WANT A 30,000 DOLLAR HOUSE BUILT NEXT TO THEIR 80,000 DOLLAR HOUSE.))
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((TOM DALZELL/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; THAT'S A MISPERCEPTION MAYBE ON THEIR PART. THESE HOMES THAT ARE GOING TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR OUR HABITAT FAMILIES ARE GOING TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION THAT IS OUT THERE.))
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The residents disagree, saying habitat homes are by and large, low income homes and that with them comes the element of drugs and higher crime rates. And the neighborhood also says it wasn't informed about the plans for the "village" until a couple of days ago.
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((KERMIT PLUMMER/WOODBRIDGE HOMEOWNER; AND THE QUESTION WAS ASKED OF THEM AT THE MEETING, "WHY WASN'T THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFIED OF THE PROJECT?" AND THE ANSWER THAT WAS GIVEN TO THEM, AS WAS QUOTED IN THE PAPER, THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO NOTIFY THEM. I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE AND HARD TO ACCEPT.))
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((TOM DALZELL; OUR PLANS WEREN'T ENTIRELY COMPLETE UNTIL AROUND THE FIRST OF THE YEAR AND THE LAST FEW MONTHS HERE. SO RATHER THAN GO BEFORE A GROUP WITH INCOMPLETE PLANS SAYING THIS MIGHT GO, THIS MIGHT NOT. WE WANTED TO BE SURE EVERYTHING WAS PRETTY WELL IN PLACE BEFORE WE STARTED.))
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[STAND-UP/15:39:42] ((DAVID JOHNSON/REPORTING; THE RESIDENTS ARE CIRCULATING A PETITION WHICH VOICES THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT. THAT PETITION WILL BE PRESENTED TO ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AT ITS NEXT MEETING. DAVID JOHNSON, NEWS 7.))
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[Rudolph-search]

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There is no rest this weekend for police searching for bombing suspect Eric Rudolph in North Carolina.
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Heavily armed officers continued combing the area around Andrews, North Carolina.
Rudolph, considered an expert survivalist, is wanted in connection with an abortion clinic bombing in Alabama.
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((WOODY ENDERSON/BOMB TASK FORCE; THE SEARCH OPERATION IS A TWENTY FOUR HOUR OPERATION. THE MORALE OF THE PEOPLE WORKING ON THE SEARCH TEAMS IS HIGH AS WE CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS IN THE INVESTIGATION. EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING IN A NUMBER OF AREAS INCLUDING INTERVIEWS, EVIDENCE RECOVERY AND TRACKING TEAMS.))
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Some civilians are looking for Rudolph on their own, motivated by a million dollar reward.
Police are asking them to stop, saying unauthorized searches are dangerous and counterproductive.
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[Heat-crops]

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The southern heatwave has now killed at least 107 people, most in Texas, where temperatures continue rising above 100.
The heat and drought is also taking a heavy toll on farmland.
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In Ellis County, Texas, the drought has all but destroyed fields of corn and soybeans.
And the cotton crop is shrinking.
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((BOB BEAKLEY/FARMER; THIS COTTON WILL PRODUCE ABOUT HALF A CROP OR LESS AND THAT WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF PRODUCTION. IT'S DISHEARTENING OF COURSE, KIND OF LIKE WORKING ALL YEAR AND NEVER GETTING A PAYCHECK.))
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Trying to make the best of it, farmers are turning their ruined crops into hay, to feed cattle who have nothing left to graze on.
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[Tease1]

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Up next--a Rockbridge County company finds a new use for an old area high school.
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And, the leader of South Africa meets his match.
Nelson Mandela and a human rights activist tied the knot today.
We'll have highlights when we return.
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[KC-fire]

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A fire in Kansas City destroyed part of a city block early this morning.
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The fire in the West Bottoms district gutted a six story building, and seriously damaged 9 other neighboring businesses.
It apparently started in a building that was recently cited for fire code violations.
It took 80 firefighters to get it under control... officials say it's the worst fire in Kansas City in 25 years.
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[Mine-ax]

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12 people are feared dead after a mine collapse in Australia yesterday.
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The first victim was caught when a mudslide occurred in a talc pit...
The rest were buried by a second slide as they went down an elevator to try and save him.
The slides left craters 400 feet wide and 150 feet deep, it swallowed several houses.
The head of the rescue operation says there's little hope of finding the miners alive.
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[Mandella-wedding]

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South African President Nelson Mandela celebrated his 80th birthday, by getting married today.
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The 80 year old leader married long-time sweetheart Graca Machel (GRAH'-shah mah-SHEL'), the widow of the former President of Mozambique.
Machel is a lawyer and human rights advocate.
When their relationship was made public two years ago, Archbishop Desmond Tutu urged the couple to get married, to set a good example for the country's young people.
The wedding plans were kept secret until the ceremony, to avoid too much media attention.
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[Des-Champs]

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An old run-down high school in Natural Bridge was shut down six years ago.
But, a local business has found a new use for Natural Bridge High School.
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[SUPER=03-Rockbridge Co.;]

Des Champs (Day-Shams) Industries has converted the old school into its corporate offices.
The company builds specialty heating and ventilation air conditioning units.
It first came to Virginia eight years ago.
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((NICK DES CHAMPS/OWNER; ALL OF THE INTERSTATE AND TRAVEL FACILITIES THAT YOU HAVE HERE FOR SHIPPING ARE GREAT. IN ADDITION, IN 1990 WHEN WE MOVED DOWN HERE THERE WAS AN ABUNDANT WORK FORCE THAT'S GETTING LESS AND LESS ABUNDANT BY THE DAY. BUT WE HAVE A TREMENDOUS WORKFORCE HERE.))
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Des Champs also moved its commercial manufacturing unit into the former Blue Bird Bus Manufacturing plant in Buena Vista a few weeks ago. A dedication ceremony was held today to formally open both buildings.
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[Digital-Studio]

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Musicians may write the songs, but a Roanoke company is trying to make sure they get noticed.
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Dynamic Sound Studios claims to be the only 100-percent digital studio in the Valley. Owner Charlie Hamill says the fully automated digital board is what makes for a better quality sound.
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((CHARLIE HAMILL/OWNER; ONCE A PROJECT COMES IN HERE AND STARTS RECORDING, THEIR MUSIC IS DIGITIZED AND THEREFORE RETAINS ITS FULL INTEGRITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT. YOU DON'T HAVE ANY SIGNAL LOSS OR DEGREDATION. SO ITS A GOOD SOUND FROM BEGINNING TO END.))
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Hamill says the studio itself also lends to the quality of music.
And, he says the building's walls and floors "float" to prevent vibrations.
[SUPER=04-File Tape;]
Hamill says he has helped the groups like "Agents of Good Roots", which recently signed a contract with a major recording label. The Agents are currently on tour in Canada.
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Still ahead--we'll tell you about a recent study warning of the dangers of sodas.
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And, he's in his 80s and still someone to be reckoned with in this year's Commonwealth Games.
More when the news continues.
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[Soft-Bones]

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If you plan to go to a cook-out this weekend, you may want to take it easy on the soft drinks.
A new study shows too much may be bad for your bones.
Dr. Michael Breen has more.
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MERCEDES KROGER GUZZLES DOWN THE EQUIVALENT OF ABOUT FIVE CANS A SODA A DAY...IT DRIVES HER SISTER CRAZY.
(KROGER,SOT)

SOUNDS LIKE A LOT? YEAH. IT'S NOT GOOD FOR YOU. IT'S PROBABLY NOT GOOD FOR YOU. WHY IS IT NOT GOOD FOR YOU? BECAUSE OF THE CARBONATION.
(MIKE TRACK)
THAT'S JUST WHAT SOME RESEARCHERS SAY ...THAT A SODA'S CARBONATION CAN CONTRIBUTE TO BRITTLE BONES.
(MIKE SU)
WHY SHOULD A SODA THIN YOUR BONES.
WELL IN THE OLD DAYS THEY CALLED A SODA A PHOSPHATE ...IT'S WHAT GIVES SODA IT'S FIZZ.
BUT THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH PHOSPHATE...IT LOWERS THE CALCIUM IN YOUR BLOOD.
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WITH AN ELEVATED PHOSPHATE STATE, IT'S SO HIGH IT KIND OF BUMPS OUT THE CALCIUM AND MORE CALCIUM IS SPILLED INTO THE URINE..AND NOT IN THE BONES? YEAH.
(MIKE TRACK)
AND TOO LITTLE CALCIUM LEADS TO THIS...THE BRITTLE BONES OF OSTEOPOROSIS.
THIS IS A NORMAL SPINE...THIS WOMAN HAS OSTEOPOROSIS.
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AS YOU SEE THESE BONES THEY LOOK LIKE SWISS CHEESE TO ME.
(MIKE TRACK)
BONE DEVELOPMENT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN AND TEEN AGERS...THAT'S WHY SOME EXPERTS ARE NOW RECOMMENDING THEY HAVE NO MORE THAN TWO CANS OF SODA A DAY.
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IF THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE PLEASE INCREASE YOUR MILK, ICE CREAM, CHEESE. SOURCES OF CALCIUM? RIGHT.
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IT'S KIND OF SCARY. PEOPLE ARE ADDICTED TO DIET COKE AND STUFF LIKE THAT. I DON'T THINK IT'S GOOD FOR YOU.

[Bowler]

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Well, there's one person who probably doesn't worry about brittle bones.
He's an elderly bowler who's competing in the Commonwealth games.
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88-year old Hal Barry is a seasoned veteran bowler. Although he's been rolling the ball for 70-years, this is his first time competing in a state wide event. Barry says the score doesn't matter as long as he has fun.
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((HAL BARRY/BOWLER; THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS AREA DOWN HERE FROM NEW YORK. FRIENDS ARE HARD TO MAKE. DOWN HERE, YOU MAKE FRIENDS SO READILY. FIRST TIME I WALKED INTO A BOWLING ALLEY IN LEXINGTON, I MET PEOPLE AND I'VE BEEN FRIENDS WITH THEM EVER SINCE.))
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The 178-average bowler says he likes competition as much as the comradery, but he's not too concerned if he doesn't win a gold medal.
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Before the Avalanche battled the Warthogs, both Carolina league teams took time to honor one of it's own.
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[SUPER=03-Salem; :00]

Former salem pitcher Doug Million died last fall due to an asthma attack. Last night, his number was retired. Million played parts of three season in salem. The Avalanche donated one thousand dollars to the American Lung Association in his name as well.
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The Avs would play inspired ball. In the bottom of the second, Salem's Matt Whitley threads the needle [SUPER=34-Sale
m/12/Winston-Salem/5;]down the first baseline and Clint Byrant scores, 1-nothing avs.
Still in the second, brian Warner connects on the basehit, Blake" singin the blues" Anderson comes on down and salem wins 12-5.

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The New York Yankees snapped a rare two game losing streak yesterday, grounding the Blue Jays 10-3.
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[SUPER=03-Toronto, Canada/Yankees vs. Blue Jays; :00]

Yanks Bernie Williams made up for lost time. After missing five weeks with a sprained right knee, he registered 3 hits and juiced a homerun, and brought in another RBI.
[SUPER=03-Houston, TX/Giants. vs. Atros;]

On to the national league and watch Houston third baseman Billy Spiers make this great catch. The Astros went on to beat San francisco 7-2.
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[S-MLB]

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The Indians and White Sox put up a football score, tallying 24 runs in the Windy City.
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It would be a career day for Clevelands Brian Giles. the outfielder produced four hits, drove in five runs and had..yes..his first career grand slam. He gets jiggy wit it in the top of the first.
The Sox cam back to tie it, but Manny ramirez puts Clevalend back in front with this solo shot and the Indians win 15-9.
[SUPER=03-Flushing, NY/Phillies vs.Mets;]

In the Big Apple, Mike Piazza gettin jiggy with it aginst the Phillies, he jacks his 15th homer on the season, a two run shot as his mets down Philadelphia 7-nothing.
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[S-NRV]

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The Hooters procup series invaded the New River Valley Speedway tonight for the Food City/pepsi 350. Jay Fogleman won the Hooters race, edging out Jeff Agnew. Derek Kelly was third and Michael Ritch was fourth.
Tink Reedy won the late model race.

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Stacy Compton finished 14th in yesterday's No Fear Challenge at California Speedway. He's is now 6th in the Craftsman Truck Series points.
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[SUPER=03-Fantana, CA; :00]

But the winner was series champion Jack Sprague, who had a new sponsor on his hood. He and his Hendrick Motorsports crew drove the number 24 GMAC Chevrolet to victory lane, holding off a hard charging Ernie Irvan. it was Sprague's second win of the season. Ron Hornaday was third. Jimmy Hensley was 20th.
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The green bay Packers have signed on some competition for Brett Favre.
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Green Bay has inked free agent and former first round draft pick David Klingler to a contract. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1992. Klinger played the last two seasons with the Oakland Raiders.
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[S-Monterey]

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Dan Keffer shot a 68 and leads after one round of the the Ole Monterey Golf Classic. Round two is today.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00]

The 36 hole event drew 140 tournament entries. Brian Agee played well early and was one under through 13. He would par number 13. He is tied for 4th with a 71.
North Cross football coach Jim Muscaro was also in the field.
The top story turned out to be Jason Porter, who pockets part of a thousand dollars after his hole in one on 16.
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[S-British]

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Japanese tour player Brian Watts continues to surprise the golfing world, holding on to his lead at the British Open after three rounds.
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[SUPER=03-Sothport, England/ABC; :00]

The wind gage read 30 miles per hour and it showed as most of the front runners fell badly.
But Watts was steady, firing a 3 over 73 . he is the only golfer at even par. The day's best round was a 70. Watts entered the day with a one shot lead and would extend that by a stroke.
Masters champion Mark O'Meara is tied for second with Jim Furyk and, that guy, Jesper parnevik at 2 over par.
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On the seniors tour, Billy King fired a 75 in the second round of the Americtech Senior Open. He is in a group of 10 at 4 over. Hale Irwin is the leader at 16 under.

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On the womens side, Annika Sorenstam leads the LPGA Big Apple Classic after three rounds with a record 15 under par. She leads by six strokes, now the numbers.
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Still to come in sports, big news from overseas about the Roanoke Stars U15 boys soccer team,
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and the Commonwealth games are in full swing on the Hard wood and in the archery arena.
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[S-Common]

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The Commonwealtth Games have invaded the Roanoke Valley. Many of the thousands of athletes are on the hard wood.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;]

This team from Blacksburg is made up of current and former Virginia Tech stars and Bobby Prince.
The former Lord Botetourt and VMI star is now in grad school at Tech.
Prince says the Commonwealth Games are a good avenue for former college players like himself to stay involved in the game.
And not surprisingly this talent laden Blacksburg team beat a South Boston squad 74-to-73.
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Some less celebrated sports would also shine today.
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Archery is one of the 45 sports in action in the Roanoke-based games.
Athletes from all walks of life come to Southwest Virginia to compete and that's why Chilhowie resident Don Davis has competed in all but one of the 8 Commonwealth Games.
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Finally, the Roanoke Stars 15 and under boys soccer team is on top of the world...literally.
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The team is over seas playing soccer in various tournaments. The team trained at Berglund Soccer comnplex for the trip and has won it's age group at the biggest youth tournament in the world--12 hundred teams from 67 countries. They beat a Swedish team 3-0 to win the group. They now advance to the A bracket single elemination side.

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finally, how much pressure would you feel if you had a chance to win 100 thousand dollars...and all you had to do was hit a tennis ball
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through a sqaure hole..well, that's all Robert Reichert of River Vale New Jersey had to do at the Gillette Centter Court Challenge...and he did it. The area he had to hit was just 30 by 18 inches and this 62 year old feels like a kid again!
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Finally tonight--
It's been more than 130 years since the North and South squared-off.
And, today some veterans of the Civil War were honored.
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Hundreds of people gathered in the nation's capital to remember the black soldiers who helped the Union defeat the Confederacy.
A memorial to the soldiers was unveiled.
Movies, including "Glory," helped spread the story of these black soldiers.
Among those at today's ceremony were living relatives of Civil War veterans.
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