
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, March 25, 1995                   TAG: 9503270022
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-5   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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NEVER MIND THE STRIKE; HERE'S COLLEGE BASEBALL, FINE AS EVER

Like baseball but don't want replacement players? Well, RADFORD UNIVERSITY BASEBALL is back on WVRU (89.9 FM). The station kicks off its 1995 Highlander baseball broadcast schedule Wednesday, 2:50 p.m., as Radford and James Madison face off on the Highlanders' home turf.

WVRU carries three other games this season, including the April 11 game with Virginia Tech, the first game in Radford between the two schools in five years. Fans can catch the University of North Carolina at Charlotte game April 5 and the game against Big South rival Liberty College April 28. Airtimes for all games is 2:50 p.m.

Dave Hunziker, the "Voice of the Highlanders," does play-by-play. For more information, call 831-5211.

Now for something completely different: INDIAN MUSIC is the new addition to the already-eclectic format at Virginia Tech's WUVT (90.7 FM). Upma plays a variety of music from India, including classical, gazels and film songs Saturdays, 1-2 p.m.

WUVT offers a program guide to keep listeners up to date on its 24-hour broadcast schedule, including Greek, classical (Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.), alternative, metal, jazz and blues. Call 232-9880 for details, or visit the station at 350 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech.

Live Appearances:

Air personalities from CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM) and Classic Country WRAD (1460 AM) broadcast live Thursday from the new Hardee's on Lee Highway in Fairlawn. Visitors can register to win tickets to the Food City 500 in Bristol, Tenn.

The KOOL Country "Bigfoot" leads the parade lap at New River Valley Speedway's car and truck show today, 8:30 a.m., at New River Valley Mall. Live broadcasts follow on KOOL Country WBNK (100.7 FM), and visitors can register to win tickets to see the Eagles in concert.

14-K WKEX (1430 AM) broadcasts live from the Senior Athletes of Montgomery County's rummage sale Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Bob Smith will be there with the WKEX Clown and freebies for visitors.

Radio Sports:

"Armchair Quarterback:" Today, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM), with special guest Boston College head football coach Dan Henning. Host Levi Garrett moderates a panel of pundits that tackles listeners' questions and comments on regional collegiate and professional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

NCAA Men's Basketball: "March madness" continues with the men's regional finals this weekend on WFNR (710 AM) from CBS Radio. Today, coverage begins at 3:07 p.m.; Sunday, broadcast time is 2:07 p.m.

Virginia Tech Basketball: The Virginia Tech Sports Network carries National Invitational Tournament action as long as the Hokies are playing. Bill Roth calls the games on. Virginia Tech Sports Network stations include WNRV (990 AM), WJJJ (1260 AM), WKEX (1430 AM), WRAD (1460 AM), and WVVV (104.9 FM).

"Let's Talk NASCAR:" Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).

"Winston Cup Today:" Weekdays, 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM) and 6 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). "Winston Cup This Week" is heard Saturdays, 7:30-8 a.m. on WFNR.

"Ned Jarrett's World of Racing:" Weekdays, 9:55 a.m. on WJJJ (1260 AM) and 6:05 p.m., right after "Winston Cup Today" on WPSK (107.1 FM). "NASCAR Live," with host Eli Gold, gives listeners a chance to talk to the stars of Winston Cup, Busch Grand National and Supertruck Racing, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM) and WJJJ (1260 AM).

"NASCAR Today:" Weekdays, 5:55 p.m., on J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM), with host Allen Bestwick.

Radio Shorts:

"The John and John Show," weeknights at 6 on WFNR (710 AM) lets listeners discuss and debate current issues with co-hosts John Beamer and John Hale. Call 382-1887 to join the conversation.

The Cleveland Orchestra broadcasts are Fridays, 2 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). Listeners can enjoy one of the country's finest symphony orchestras in recordings of live performances from the current season plus past classic performances. 831-5180.

Cablecasts:

A performance of "As You LIke It," the Shakespeare comedy, by Virginia Tech's Theatre Arts-University Theatre ensemble, airs Monday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. Friday, 8 p.m., classical fans can enjoy "Bachelder and Bryant: A Virginia Tech Faculty-Guest Recital." 961-1199.

by CNB