WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 11/07/99

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Coming up on News 7-
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A man is killed when fire erupts at a factory in Patrick County.
Charges are filed against the driver of the rig that overturned on Interstate 81.
And-- police release the name of the victim involved in last night's fatal hit and run in Roanoke.
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News 7 is next.
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((ALL OF SUDDEN THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING UP OUT OF THIS SMALL BUILDING AND THEY KEPT GETTING HIGHER AND HIGHER.))
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Part of a factory goes up in flames-- as dozens of fire fighters try to bring the blaze under control.
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[Factory-Fire]

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Good evening, I'm Teresa Hamilton.
Two people are dead after a fire erupts at the International Paper plant in Patrick County.
The fire started around three this afternoon in Stuart.
And as Joy Sutton reports-- it could take another day before the fire is out.
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((The fire started in a silo at International Paper -- a factory that makes wood particle boards. Fire fighters say contractors from out of town were welding inside the silo when the fire broke out-- the two men were engulfed in flames when they were pulled out of the facility.
The fire quickly spread to other areas.
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((FLOYD NUNN/EMS: THE FIRE SPREAD THROUGH THIS COMPOUND DOWN HERE BECAUSE THE RAW MATERIAL FOR MAKING THIS PRODUCT, ONE OF THEM IS SAW DUST. IT'S A PARTICLE BOARD AND IT'S MADE OF SAWDUST AND OTHER MATERIALS AND IT IS REALLY HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND JUST SPREAD REAL QUICK WITH THE WIND))
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Sixteen fire companies and six rescue squads from Patrick County were brought in to help extinguish the fire.
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((WE CAN'T GET IN AND PUT THAT FIRE OUT RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT'S A METAL BUILDING AND IT'S GOT SAW DUST STORED IN THAT BUILDING AND THEY CAN'T PUT THE FIRE OUT BECAUSE OF THE POWER LINES DIRECTLY OVER THAT))
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And this is not the first time a fire has occurred at this factory.
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((BARBARA BIRD: IT'S USUALLY BEEN SILOS HAVE EXPLODED A LITTLE, BUT NOTHING AS BAD AS THIS))
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Authorities say there have been several fires since the planted opened in the 1960's.
And fire officials say this fire could keep on burning for hours --possibly days.
Joy Sutton News 7, Patrick County.))

[Hit&Run-Update]

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Authorities today identified the man killed last night on Interstate 581.
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Marvin Motley of Southwest Roanoke was apparently walking in the left hand lane on 581, near the Colonial/ Wonju exit when he was struck twice.
Police are still trying to figure out how the accident happened.
They're also working to identify and locate the driver or drivers involved.
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[Tractor-Accident]

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A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after losing control of his tractor trailer last night on Interstate 81.
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Gregory Girton of Millville, Pennsylvania is charged with reckless driving after allegedly taking his eyes off the road and flipping his rig around ten P-M.
A cargo container on the bed of the truck blocked the north bound lane near the 581 exit until five, this morning.

The driver of the truck and a passenger were trapped inside for more than an hour before being airlifted to Roanoke Memorial.
Both were released from the hospital, this morning.
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At least 23- people were hurt when a covered walkway collapsed today at a Florida church.
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Six of the injured are in serious condition.
The concrete roof of the breezeway fell to the ground as worshipers at the Catholic church socialized between services.
A city building inspector blames a nail that pulled loose from a rotten wooden beam.
The church is located eight miles north of Orlando.
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Another beautiful day...let's check in with Andrew to see how the work week is shaping up.
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It was one week ago EgyptAir flight 990 crashed at sea, killing 217 people.
Today, the victims' family members held a memorial at sea in honor of their lost loved ones.
Bobbi Harley has the story.
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((FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF EGYPTAIR FLIGHT 990 GATHERED BY THE SEA ... TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THESE SAME WATERS SEVEN DAYS AGO.
IN A SOLEMN PROCESSION, RELATIVES WALKED TO THE OCEAN'S EDGE ... WHERE THEY LAID FLOWERS IN A BASKET -- FLOWERS THAT WILL BE FLOWN TO THE CRASH SITE ... A QUIET AND SOMBER END TO A DIFFICULT WEEK...
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MOMENTS BEFORE, MOURNERS GATHERED AN INTER-FAITH MEMORIAL SERVICE. ISLAMIC, CHRISTIAN, AND JEWISH LEADERS OFFERED THEIR OWN SPECIAL PRAYERS ...

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"In this hour of sadness and trials let us remmeber it is God who grants life and ir is he who takes it back."
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AUTHORITIES STILL HAVE FEW CLUES ABOUT WHY THE PLANE WENT DOWN.
THE NAVY SALVAGE SHIP, U.S.S. GRAPPLE, RETURNED TO PORT -- ROUGH SEAS ONCE AGAIN HALTED THE SEARCH FOR THE JET'S BLACK BOXES.
WHEN THE RECOVERY EFFORT RESUMES -- A SECOND UNDERSEA ROBOT WILL JOIN IN THE WORK.
THE MAGNUM R-O-V IS A NEWER VERSION OF THE DEEP-DRONE ... BOTH WILL COMB THE OCEAN FLOOR -- LOOKING FOR THE DATA RECORDERS IN WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS A COMPLICATED MISSION.

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"It enables us to continue the recovery effort in more difficult conditions as well as it doubles the amount of remote vehicles we will have in operation."
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STILL - IT'S LITTLE COMFORT TO THESE FAMILIES WHO MOURN THEIR LOVED ONES WITHOUT ANY ANSWERS.))
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[Xerox-Memorial]

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More funerals are scheduled this week in Honolulu, Hawaii for the victims of last week's Xerox shootings.
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A memorial was held today for all seven men shot to death-- when a co-worker allegedly opened fire.
One of the ministers who spoke said his conversations with schoolchildren since Tuesday's shooting show him that even the youngest members of the community have been affected by the tragedy.
During the service grieving family and friends lit candles for their slain loved ones.
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[Cory-Homecoming]

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He was walking to the bus stop on the first day of school -- when he was struck by a car in Henry County.
And for the past two months he has been in the hospital undergoing surgery.
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But 13 year -old Cory Mayo is finally back on his feet again -- with his family by his side.
Family and friends gathered today to celebrate his recovery.
And Mayo says he always knew he would make it back home.
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((CORY MAYO: EVERY NIGHT I CRY ABOUT IT. I THINK ABOUT IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN DEAD, THANK GOODNESS I WASN'T DEAD))
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Mayo suffered several injuries from the accident.
A broken jaw, a fractured wrist -- and his leg and foot were both injured.
He also had to have part of his larynx removed because of scar tissue in his throat.
But Mayo says he's ready to get back to life as usual -- doing things that other teens his age are doing.
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Still to come on News 7, find out what Bill Gates has to say about the antitrust case against Microsoft.
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Plus a Methodist minister is coming under fire by the church for supporting gay marriages, the details after the break.

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He's a minister who supports same sex marriages -- and recently married two gay men.
But his actions could get him removed from the United Methodist Church.
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The Reverend Jimmy Creech is accused of violating church rules-- rules which forbid a minister to support gays and lesbians.
Later this month-- the church will hold a trial to determine if Creech will be reprimanded.
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Creech was in Roanoke this weekend spreading what he calls -- a message of love.
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((BIBLICALLY THERE IS NOTHING IN SCRIPTURE THAT CONDEMNS A LOVING CARING, MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE OF THE SAME GENDER. WHAT WE'RE AFFIRMING IS THE COMING TOGETHER OF TWO PEOPLE IN LOVE AND COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER.))
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A retired bishop will serve as the judge, while 13- clergymen will serve as the jury.

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Microsoft officials believe the software giant will ultimately be vindicated in its antitrust case.
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In a full-page letter that appeared in today's Washington Post, Chairman Bill Gates said Microsoft is committed to quote "a fair and responsible" resolution.
Chief Operating Officer Bob Herbold also weighed in on the issue today.
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((BOB HERBOLD/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER:WITH OUR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM WE'VE BUILT IN INTERNET CAPABILITY AND THE APPEALS COURT ON THE LAWSUIT SAID THAT'S A POSITIVE THING TO DO BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WINS. WE'RE CONFIDENT WE'LL COME OUT IN THE SAME PLACE ON THIS LAWSUIT.))
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Microsoft faces a slew of possible penalties after a judge ruled on Friday that Microsoft has a monopoly in computer operating systems.

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14 fire companies battled a blaze that destroyed a Rocky Mount company two decades ago.
It took almost every drop of the towns water to put out the fire.
Here's a look back at the events of November 14-th, 1978-- in this week's Virginia Newsreel.
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The fire broke out at the M-W Manufacturers plant around 3:30 in the afternoon. It started when gasoline was poured into a running forklift machine. Initially, the fire spread slowly until it reached the roof. Then witnesses said the fire went out of control. 14 fire companies responded. Large amounts of lumbar inside the plant kept the fire burning well into the night. But firefighters faced another problem by 8:30. They ran out of water. The fire strained the town's water system. So much in fact, Rocky Mount's mayor declared a state of emergency when the towns water supply ran out. Schools were closed and businesses were ordered to shut down until the water was replenished. In order to help the firefighting effort, the town pumped water from the Pigg River as well as tank from a local factory. Firefighters successfully kept the fire from spreading to nearby businesses. As far as M-W, some parts of the plant were saved, but plant officials said all of the production facilities were destroyed. No one was seriously injured. That's Virginia Newsreel. ))
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She's a young woman trying to make a difference in teenagers lives.
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Coming up meet Erin Sizer and see why she changed HER life to bring God closer to others.
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[VA-Profile]

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Erin Sizer took a leap of faith two years ago.
She walked away from a job at WDBJ 7 to sign a contract with the Christian Youth organization "Young Life".
Tina Tenret has Erin Sizer's story in this week's Virginia Profile.
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((ERIN SIZER/YOUNG LIFE: THE WORDS I SAY TO YOU ARE NOT JUST MY OWN. RATHER IT IS THE FATHER LIVING IN ME WHO IS DOING THE WORK.)) [RUNS:05]
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Erin Sizer's passion for God is enough to keep teenagers spellbound.
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((HE CAME DOWN TO OUR LEVEL SO THAT HE COULD LIVE WITH US, BE WITH US, AND SO WE COULD KNOW HIM. BUTT BUTT BUTT IT'S JUST LETTING KIDS KNOW THEY CAN BE HOWEVER THEY WANT TO BE AND WE WILL LOVE THEM.)) [RUNS:11]
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Erin remembers when she used to drink, dance and date, to fill -- as she puts it -- a void. It didn't work. Now she embraces teenagers stuck in that same spot.
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((MY HEART BREAKS EVERY TIME I SEE ALL THE DIFFERENT WAYS THEY'RE TRYING TO FILL THEIR LIVES AND THEY'RE JUST COMING UP EMPTY. BUTT BUTT BUTT MY FAVORITE GIRL IN THE CABIN IS KAYLA BECAUSE SHE SMILES EVERY TIME I LOOK AT HER.)) [RUNS:12]
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Erin's out for more than a paycheck -- she spends her free time with teenagers too. They're young enough to be silly, she says, but old enough for serious talk.
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((IF YOU JUST WALK INTO THEIR WORLD, YOU'RE AMAZED AT HOW ONCE THEY SEE YOU'RE GOING TO STICK AROUND THEY JUST OPEN UP IN AMAZING WAYS. BUTT BUTT BUTT EMILY PIERCE: I KNOW A COUPLE TIMES IF I'M QUESTIONING GOD OR HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SCHOOL SHE'S ALWAYS THERE FOR ME.))

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Erin took a second job at the Salem Fitness Center because she needs the money, but also because this is where teens hang out. A girl here turned to Erin when she got into trouble.
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((NOW SHE'S NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN YOUNG LIFE BUT JUST BECAUSE I WAS IN A POSITION AND PLACE TO BE AVAILABLE TO HER, SHE WAS ABLE TO CONFIDE IN ME AND HOPEFULLY I HELPED HER.)) [RUNS:10]
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So what happens when Erin's contract runs out next year?
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((I CAN IMAGINE NOT BEING ON STAFF, I CAN IMAGINE NOT DOING YOUNG LIFE, BUT I CANNOT IMAGINE NOT HAVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH HIGH SCHOOL KIDS AND JUST SPENDING TIME WITH THEM AND WALKING THROUGH LIFE WITH THEM.)) [RUNS 15]
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Looks like they're happy to have her as a guide. Tina Tenret News7 ))
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Erin must raise 12-thousand-dollars every year for Young Life. Last year she got even more than that from people who support her work.

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Shayne Graham's 44 yard field goal as time ran out gave the Hokies a come from behind win over West Virginia. Tha
t win coupled with Penn State's loss to Minnesota moved the Hokies into second place in the college football polls.

Our News 7 sports crew talked with Graham and the Hokies following last night's win.
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Tech moves to 8 and 0 on the season heading into Saturday's Big East showdown against 19-th ranked Miami at Lane Stadium.

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Antawn Smith rushed for 2 touchdowns and Doug Flutie passed for two as the Buffalo Bills beat Washington 34 to 17.

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Norv Turner with a serious look on his face.
The Redskins would get in the board first when Stephen Davis takes it to the zone on this 8 yard run to make the score 7 to nothing in the first quarter.
The Skins led 7 to 3 then in the second quarter Flutie goes to the air and hits Bobby Collins on the 6 yard touchdown pass and the Bills took the lead 10 to 7.
Smith scores the first of his two T-D's in the game on this one yard run and the Bills led at the half 17 to 10.
Then in the third quarter Flutie goes up top again this time he connects with Eric Moulds on the 15 yard touchdown pass play and Buffalo led 31 to 10.
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Washington would score in the fourth quarter Brad Johnson hooking up with Albert Connell on the 19 yard T-D pass but the Bills win it 34 to 17.
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The Carolina Panthers turned 5 turnovers into 20 points in a 33 to 7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The players observed a moment of silence before the game in honor of Walter Payton.
Then Steve Beuerlein went to work. On this plays he hits Mushin Muhammad on the 4 yard touchdown pass play and the Panthers led 7 to nothing.
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Beuerlein would cap another drive by going to the air and hitting Muhammad this time he runs it in for the score to make it 17 to nothing and the Panthers win it 33 to 7.
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Former Redskin quarterback Gus Frerotte passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns to lead Detroit to a 31 to 27 win over the St. Louis Rams.
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Former U-V-A receiver Germane Crowell opened the Detroit scoring when he hauls in this 4 yard T-D pass from Charlie Batch giving the Lions a 7 to 2 lead.
Batch suffered a hand injury and Frerotte came in in the third quarter this long pass completion to Crowell kept the Lions winning drive alive in the fourth quarter.
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Frerotte keeps it in the air this time hitting Johnnie Morton on the 12 yard touchdown pass the Lions hand the Rams their second straight loss 31 to 27.
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In Green Bay, Ron Jaworski congratulates Brett Farve on starging his 117-th consecutive game, Breaking Jaworski's record.
But Jim Miller, in for injured Cade McNown, hits Bobby Engram for a 7 yard touchdown and the Bears beat the Packers 14 to 13.
And here are the scores.
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[Sports Tease]

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And coming up, The Raptors beat the Hornets Tony Stewart takes the checkered flag in Phoenix.
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And Tiger Woods picks up another win on the P-G-A tour.
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[S-Race]

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Tony Stewart took the checkered flag winning the Dura Lube 500 at the Phoenix International Speedway.
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John Andretti started on the pole and he was the leader as he worked through trraffic with 270 laps to go.
Tony Stewart would work his way to the front and he would take the lead from Andretti and begin to pull away from the field.
Dale Jarrett picked up the five bonus points for leading a race and he would lead the field with 213 laps to go.
Then the first caution of the day came out when Brett Bodine blows a tire and hits the wall.
Moments later Jarrett will lose position on the track when he was forced to pit with a flat tire. He went a lap down with 118 laps to go.
But Stewart would come back and take the lead and he takes the checkered flag winning the Dura Lube 500 becoming the second driver to win twice in a rookie season.
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Mark Martin finished second, Bobby Labonte third, Jeff Burton fourth and Ricky Rudd fifth.
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Dale Jarrett finished sixth and he needs to finish 31-st or better in the final two races to win his first points championship.

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Tiger Woods became the first golfer to win four straight tournaments in 46 years.
He did it today capturing the American Express Championship in Spain.
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Woods beat Miguel Angel Jimenez when be birdied the first hole of a playhoff.
He finished regulation with a 3 under par 68 despite a triple bogey 8 on the 17-th hole.
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Woods also won 8 times on the tour the first time that's happened since Johnny Miller in 1974.

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Division one college is in the future of William Byrd's star guard.
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Andrea Gay has told News 7 Sports she's headed to Ohio University next year.
She chose the Bobcats over North Carolina Greensboro.
The star guard liked Ohio's big school atmosphere.
As one of the University's 19-thousand students, she will study psychology.
Earlier THIS season she scored her one thousandth career point.
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Vince Carter scored 25 and Dell Curry 14 to lead Toronto to a 109 to 99 win over Charlotte.
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Former Hornet Muggsy Bogues now with the Raptors.
Charlotte's David Wesley gets the steal and passes it to Eddie Jones for the Jam and the early Hornet lead.
But the Raptors come back in the second Bogues with the steal and alley oop to Carter and the Raptors led by 8.
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Toronto's Doug Christy nails this three pointer from the corner the Raptors win it 109 to 99.
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The Super Bowl came to the RoanokeValley, this weekend.
And, even though it wasn't the NFL, this Bowl still had a lot of heart.
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Three- thousand kids took part in the 1999 Sandlot Football Super Bowl at Victory Stadium.
90 Pee-Wee, Little and Junior league football teams and cheerleading squads were among those competing.
Teams came from all over the Roanoke Valley, Franklin County and Bedford to participate in this weekend's events.

In addition to the games, awards were given out for achievement and sportsmanship.
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